By: John Wiley
There’s clear danger in reducing a man’s life to a metaphor, but Pete Seeger’s story is all the more compelling to me when I remember him as a stranger along the Hudson.
Column, Music, Arts
‘Dazed And Confused’: Red Hot Chili Peppers At Halftime
By: Matt Mazzari
Opening for Bruno Mars at this weekend’s Super Bowl half time show, Red Hot Chili Peppers will allegedly perform the live version of Led Zeppelin’s “Dazed and Confused.”
Metro
The Merchant to Open in Downtown Crossing
By: Zachary Cohen
A former retail store at 60 Franklin St. will now be the home to The Merchant, an American brasserie-style restaurant that aims to be a staple within the local community.
Column, Fashion, Arts
Diesel Connects Fashion With A Cause In Latest Campaign
By: Therese Tully
Fashion blogger Jillian Mercado models with her wheelchair and redefines beauty for a Diesel ad.
Politics, Metro
The Year Ahead
By: Bennet Johnson
Although Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick delivered his State of the Commonwealth address on Jan. 28, some of the state’s most crucial information-the fiscal year budget-was revealed before the speech, when Patrick filed his Fiscal Year 2015 (FY15) budget plan for the upcoming year on Jan.22.
Boston, Business, Metro
Boston Public Market Approved to Open Downtown
By: Clara Lee
After nine months of waiting, the proposal for the Boston Public Market has been approved. The new farmers’ market will be located in Parcel 7, between North Station and the Financial District.
Metro
Friends of Boston’s Homeless Assists the Poor Through Benefits, Events
By: Sarah Moore
A local nonprofit is looking beyond shelters to help find a solution for the homeless, and also to raise awareness about homelessness in Boston through public outreach.
Column, Metro
Lessons from Across the Serving Tray
By: Maggie Powers
Next time you’re out to eat, consider that the girl on the other side of the tray is working just as hard as you have all day. She’s probably tired, just like you are.
Arts
This Weekend In Arts: January 30-February 2
By: Ariana Igneri
This weekend, students can see DOBC’s Reign, The Campus School Kick Off A Capella Concert, or the Oscar Nominated Shorts at the Coolidge Corner Theatre, among other events.
