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Theater Review: Cirque du Soleil’s “Amaluna” — Spectacle and Sound Swamp Feminism

May 31, 2014
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Women are the dominant force in “Amaluna.” They command the evening’s whirligig of a stage as aerialists, clowns, musicians, dancers, and contortionists.

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Rock Concert Review: FKA Twigs –Renaissance Woman

November 21, 2019
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Nearly halfway into the set, Twigs finally turned to Magdalene, which casts an empowering light on Jesus Christ’s female companion — and stands among 2019’s best albums.

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Book Review: “Flights” — Exploring the Delights of the Eccentric

September 15, 2018
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Given what Olga Tokarczuk is curious about, it is not surprising that her book serves up its share of goofy humor.

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Theater Review: “The Plough and the Stars” — Life Under Pressure

September 30, 2016
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This is a galvanic production that stirs the spirit and demands that we reflect on what the script says about our own time, our own struggles.

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Fuse Coming Attractions: What Will Light Your Fire This Week

February 1, 2015
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Arts Fuse critics select the best in music, film, dance, author events, and theater for the coming week.

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Fuse Coming Attractions: November 29 to December 8—What Will Light Your Fire This Week

November 29, 2015
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Arts Fuse critics select the best in film, theater, dance, music, visual arts, and author events for the coming week.

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Concert Review: The Newport Folk Festival 2020 — Virtual Mission Accomplished

August 3, 2020
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Yes, Newport Folk’s all about the music, but there’s also a collaborative heart at work — and virtual programming spurred donations for the non-profit’s mission to endure.

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The Arts in Eastern Europe and the Best in Translation

January 4, 2009
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By Bill Marx First, I want to mention a couple of volumes that I unaccountably left off my World Books 2008 round-up of the best fiction and non-fiction candidates. No, it is not another salute to the current international fiction daring Roberto Bolaño, a fever fanned by the appearance of his huge tome “2666” in…

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Coming Attractions: January 5 through 20 — What Will Light Your Fire

January 5, 2025
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Our expert critics supply a guide to film, visual art, theater, author readings, and music. More offerings will be added as they come in.

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Design Commentary: The Future of Boston’s White Stadium — A Public/Private Gordian Knot

April 3, 2024
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Many in the increasingly vocal community of stakeholders feel strongly that tradition, history, and student sports will be the victims of this apparent corporate/public conflict.

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