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Poetry Review: Daniel Borzutzky — Killing From Too Great A Distance

August 12, 2011
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There is no question that somewhere in this collection poet Daniel Borztuzky is drawing a parallel between bureaucrats and terrorists, between politicians and increasingly dehumanized societies—both in America and abroad—but the connections are like underground cables: I can only guess at where I might dig to uncover them.

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Fuse Remembrance: Karen Aqua 1954-2011—A Fitting Life, and Memorial

July 16, 2011
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The late Karen Aqua was the rarest of birds — a working artist who seldom needed to compromise her ideals in order to succeed. Befitting the legacy of this vibrant visual artist, husband Ken Field and a small team of volunteers organized a public memorial/celebration of Karen’s life for family, friends, and colleagues Sunday, July 10th at Somerville, MA’s Center for Arts at the Armory.

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Music Preview: Portsmouth, NH and PARMA Recordings Host an Eclectic Music Festival

August 6, 2014
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Given the diverse musical tastes of label head Bob Lord, it should be no surprise that the second annual PARMA Music Festival will be a thoroughly eclectic affair.

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Concert Review: U2 in Boston — Soapboxing Kept to a Minimum

July 17, 2015
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U2 kept their soapboxing excesses at bay and delivered an uplifting and effective mix of new material and bona-fide classics without losing focus on what they do best.

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Book Review: “Burning the Books” — The Never-ending War on the Preservation of Knowledge

January 25, 2021
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Burning the Books sometimes turns into  a disturbing chronicle of mankind’s elemental hostility to learning: barbarians often first targeted libraries and archives.

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Jazz Concert and Album Review: Vincent Peirani and Emile Parisien — Bringing Culture to the Colonies

March 23, 2022
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The communication between Vincent Peirani’s accordion and Emile Parisien’s soprano sax was effortless, empathetic, and flawless.

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Visual Arts Commentary: Boston’s Historical Memorial to Black Lives Vandalized

June 15, 2020
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Boston’s most celebrated piece of public art was one of 16 monuments irresponsibly defaced during the recent protests.

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Book Review: “The Fifth Risk” — No Citizens, Only Consumers

October 28, 2018
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Whether through disregard, willful ignorance, or strategic elimination, Michael Lewis gives us a glimpse of how parts of the government are being hollowed out.

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Theater Review: “Little Shop of Horrors” — A Fun Romp with an Appetite for Blood

September 3, 2019
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The Lyric Stage Company of Boston is giving this nostalgic hokum a spirited production.

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Classical Music Review: At BEMF, Benjamin Bagby and Sequentia Seduce with Charms and Riddles

June 15, 2019
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Thanks to BEMF for once again presenting Benjamin Bagby, who seems incapable of serving up anything but a wonderfully memorable experience.

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