The newest exhibit at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum combines the works of Renaissance artist Botticelli with contemporary cartoonist Karl Stevens to examine the role of storytelling in art throughout history.
Metro, Newton
Newton Plans to Stamp Poems into Sidewalks with Latest Campaign
“What I hope the community takes away is that together it is possible to take a sidewalk, something that is an everyday piece of the city that we live in, and turn it into something more meaningful and more beautiful,” said Reynolds.
Metro, Arts, Theatre
‘Spamilton’ Challenges Miranda, Broadway
In Spamilton, Hamilton works best as a vehicle to take stock of contemporary Broadway theatre and culture. It reminds the audience of theatre dorks that though Miranda might write like it’s “going out of style,” Broadway’s never been hotter and is only getting more extravagant.
Metro, The T
Petition Opposes MBTA Fare Increase
Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu is circulating a petition to oppose the MBTA’s proposed fare hike. The MBTA should look to create a sustainable source of revenue for creating a fare-free system.
Metro, Food
Playa Bowls Moves Into Massachusetts, Opens on Comm Ave.
BC Alums open an açaí and pitaya bowl chain, Playa Bowls, next to El Pelon on Comm Ave.
Metro, Arts
J. P. Licks Welcomes Visiting Artist to Brookline
J.P. Licks, the Boston-area ice cream shop, hosts visiting artists who apply to have their work hung up at the various locations throughout the city. On Wednesday, the J.P. Licks in Brookline, Mass. held a reception for its newest artist, Stephanie Cohen.
Metro
BC’s Winner Speaks on Art and Psychology at Harvard Bookstore
Ellen Winner described the main point of “How Art Works: A Psychological Exploration” and her lecture as being “what art does to us.” She spoke on the problem of defining art and people’s emotional reactions to art at the Harvard Bookstore on Friday.
Metro
Newton Residents Voice Concerns for Riverside Vision Plan
Approximately 275 residents of Newton and the surrounding area attended a community open house to hear from city officials and give their own feedback regarding proposed developments to the area occupied by the Riverside T stop on Sunday evening. It was hosted by the City of Newton Planning Department.
Metro, Food
Chilacates ‘Brings Street to The Street’
Chilacates opened on The Street in Chestnut Hill on Friday. The fan favorite from Jamaica Plain offers traditional fare, along with desserts you can’t find with its competitors.
Arts, Metro
Lipman Promotes Newest Novel at Brookline Booksmith
Massachusetts native Elinor Lipman read from her fourteenth book, “Good Riddance, at Brookline Booksmith Thursday night.
