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Visual Arts: Cleaning the Eighth Wonder of the World

May 10, 2011
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Before we hit the ground, I reversed my attitude and became a fan of the restoration of the Dutch royal palace on Dam Square, Amsterdam. I could not fault the decisions that had been taken.

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Poetry Review: Rediscovering Aimé Césaire — The Politics and Poetics of Negritude.

January 8, 2015
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Valuable new translations of Aimé Césaire suggest that we have overemphasized the political dimension of his poetry and overlooked other, purely literary, qualities.

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Coming Attractions: September 5 through 21– What Will Light Your Fire

September 5, 2021
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As the age of COVID-19 wanes (or waxes?), Arts Fuse critics supply a guide to film, dance, visual art, theater, and music. Please check with venues about whether the event is available by streaming or is in person. More offerings will be added as they come in.

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Coming Attractions in Jazz: October 2012

October 4, 2012
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[Update: Tonight’s performance at Scullers by Mozik and special guest Rebecca Parris is still on. Rumor has it that the set will include Herbie Hancock’s “The Eye of the Hurricane”.] All treats, no tricks—it’s a great month for jazz in New England. The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra turns forty, and so does NEC’s Contemporary Improvisation department. Meanwhile, a raft of musicians make deep dives into electronica.

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Fuse Theater Interview: Ken Cheeseman on “Bakersfield Mist”

March 1, 2012
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We’re in this virtual reality age now, asking new questions about what art is. What has true meaning and what doesn’t?

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Judicial Theater Review #1: The Overwhelming at Company One

November 7, 2009
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What is a Judicial Review? It is a fresh approach to creating a conversational, critical space about the arts. The aim is to combine editorial integrity with the community-making power of interactivity. This is our first session. Review by Ian Thal Review by Timothy Longman Review by Peter Cohen Artist response by Shawn LaCount Summary…

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Coming Attractions: October 22 through November 7 — What Will Light Your Fire

October 22, 2023
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Our expert critics supply a guide to film, dance, visual art, theater, author readings, and music. More offerings will be added as they come in.

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Judicial Review #2: Serenade/The Proposition at Jacob’s Pillow

August 6, 2010
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What is a Judicial Review? It is a fresh approach to creating a conversational, critical space about the arts. The aim is to combine editorial integrity with the community—making power of interactivity. This is our second session. Hear Ye! Hear Ye! For dance critic Debra Cash, Serenade/The Proposition, the first of Bill T. Jones’s investigations…

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Coming Attractions: April 23 Through May 9 — What Will Light Your Fire

April 23, 2023
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As the age of Covid-19 more or less wanes, Arts Fuse critics supply a guide to film, dance, visual art, theater, author readings, and music. More offerings will be added as they come in.

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Concert Review: The Tedeschi Trucks Band — A Triumph in the Arenas

September 30, 2023
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The bottom line: the Tedeschi Trucks Band proved that the group, and its hybrid of classic rock, soul, blues, and jazz, could rule on arena stages.

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