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Book Review: Critiquing White Supremacy — “Against White Feminism”

September 25, 2021
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Against White Feminism is an informative and thought-provoking read for all feminists.

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Music Review: Anthony Coleman’s “Streams” at Jordan Hall

May 7, 2018
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Composer/pianist Anthony Coleman’s meticulous crafting made every second worthwhile.

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Music Commentary Series: Jazz and the Piano Concerto — The Great God George

March 10, 2015
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There are still some places where the genius of George Gershwin is underappreciated, and regrettably, they include most of the concert halls in his home country.

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Fuse Theater Review: “Everything Between Us” — A Protestant Perspective On The Troubles

October 31, 2015
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David Ireland’s use of coded sectarian language helps him paint a vivid picture of the Belfast his characters call home.

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Arts Feature: Best Movies (With Some Disappointments) of 2020

December 21, 2020
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Our demanding critics choose the best films (along with some disappointments) of the year.

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Music Review/Commentary: Awake Between Two Dreams — Steve Lacy’s “Vespers,” Live and Recorded

December 13, 2011
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What the few of us in Jordan Hall heard that night was a richly conceived and beautifully performed song cycle, mostly serious, but with some great wit in exactly the right places. It made for a fascinating and enlightening contrast to the CD version of “Vespers,” which Steve Lacy recorded in 1993.

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Dance Review: Boston Ballet’s “Edge of Vision” — Cascades

May 2, 2015
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The three choreographers used the streams of sound as an opportunity to provide floods of movement challenges to the terrific dancers of the company.

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Book Review: An Admirable Look at the Art of Robert Frost

October 12, 2012
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THE ART OF ROBERT FROST helped me get closer to the poems and in doing so helped me get closer to the poet.

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Theater Review: Not Quite “All The Way”

September 25, 2013
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Pulitzer prize-winning dramatist Robert Schenkkan is chained to a dreary, fact-driven approach in “All the Way,” tossing in bits and pieces of “what if” for unconvincing dramatic effect.

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Monday Music Notes

January 31, 2007
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I knew something had changed when I was in a crowded downtown bar, filled with twenty-somethings sipping Red Bull and vodka and Pabst Blue Ribbon, and the opening chords of “Ring of Fire” evoked instant cheers and singing. The hype surrounding “Walk the Line” officially secured Johnny Cash a spot on the must-have music list…

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