Central Square’s ‘The Crucible’ Is a Clever Reimagining of a Classic

Jillian Ran • September 21, 2019

Central Square Theater's adaptation of Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible' adds a new flair to the familiar classic.

Humanity and Humor in ‘Nixon’s Nixon’

Chloe Pingeon • September 19, 2019

On the evening of their downfall, Nixon and Kissinger frantically reenact their glory days, stepping into the shoes of those who complimented them in the past.

MFA Announces Plans to Celebrate 150th Anniversary

Isabel Fenoglio • September 15, 2019

“The MFA’s 150th anniversary is a moment to honor our past and, more critically, anticipate our future. The Museum was founded with a spirit of generosity and belief in the power of art and artists—values that remain among the pillars of today’s MFA,” said Matthew Teitelbaum

‘Hello, Dolly!’ Brings Broadway Beauty to Boston

Stephanie Liu • August 30, 2019

Bringing romance, comedy, and late 19th century New York to Boston, Hello, Dolly! brightens the Boston night and lifts the spirit of theatre goers as they revel in its beauty.  Broadway in Boston...

Boston Ballet Delivers Humor and Grace in ‘Cinderella’

Stephanie Liu • June 5, 2019

The Boston Ballet’s 2018-19 season brings the magic of the classic fairytale Cinderella to the Boston Opera House with humor and majesty, presenting the well-known tale through the beautiful medium...

Two MFA Members Banned For Racist Comments

Colleen Martin • May 27, 2019

The Museum of Fine Arts Boston (MFA) has issued an apology to students from a Dorchester middle school who were subjected to racist comments during a field trip on May 16. The museum went through the security footage of the class’ entire trip and concluded that two visitors made racist comments to the students. Those visitors have been banned from the MFA.

A Peek Inside Newtonville Books

Isabella Cavazzoni • April 28, 2019

Just after celebrating its 20th anniversary, Newtonville Books is still up and running. Despite a transfer of ownership and a change of location, Newtonville Books remains a relevant, independent brick-and-mortar bookstore, even in the age of Amazon retail.

At I Am Books, Villanueva Recites Poems of Devotion in Ancient Greece

Keely Dickes • April 11, 2019

People gathered in a warm, intimate room in the North End facing a table with an open bottle of wine in the back for anyone that was interested. The night began with an invitation to the open mic, and...

ISG Hosts “Colleges of Fenway De-Stress Day” to Help Students Relax Before Finals

Nestoras Apodiakos • April 10, 2019

Last Friday, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum hosted the "Colleges of Fenway De-Stress Day," which featured live music, massages, therapy dogs, and more for students.

‘All American Boys’ at ISG Inspires and Connects Audience

Colleen Martin • April 9, 2019

A group of actors performed 'All American Boys,' an adaptation of the novel by Jason Reynolds and Brandon Kiely about a young boy who is assaulted by a cop at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum on Thursday.

Riley, the MFA’s Favorite Security Guard, is the Star of a New Book

Isabel Fenoglio • April 9, 2019

A little more than a year after his hiring, and following extensive training, Riley is all grown up and now the star of the museum's newest children’s book, The Adventures of Riley the Museum Dog.

Seeing Stars at the MFA’s ‘Toulouse-Lautrec and the Stars of Paris’

Mary Wilkie • April 9, 2019

The MFA showcases Paris' nightlife in the late 19th century through Toulouse-Lautrec's eyes.