Denée Benton on centering Black women in HBO's 'The Gilded Age'
The actress seems to have a cosmic connection to the 1800s.
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Concerts to Watch
GBH Music Presents: The Boston Symphony Chamber Players
Experience a live performance by one of the world's most distinguished chamber music ensembles, on demand. The Boston Symphony Chamber Players, the BSO's first-chair string and wind players, visited GBH Fraser Performance Studio on May 16 to perform for a limited in-person audience. In celebration of Serge Koussevitzky's 150th birthday, the concert salutes the former BSO Music Director's profound impact on the music of his time.
Brian McCreath, producer and host of CRB Classical 99.5's Boston Symphony Orchestra broadcasts from Symphony Hall and Tanglewood, hosted the event.
Boston Symphony Chamber Players Program
Serge KOUSSEVITZKY Second movement (Andante) from Double Bass Concerto, and Valse miniature, for double bass and piano
Walter PISTON Quintet for flute and strings
Olivier MESSIAEN Abîme des oiseaux from Quartet for the End of Time, for solo clarinet
Jean FRANÇAIX Dixtuor, for winds and strings
Featured Musicians
Alexander Velinzon, violin
Lucia Lin, violin
Cathy Basrak, viola
Blaise Dejardin, cello
Edwin Barker, bass
Elizabeth Rowe, flute
John Ferrillo, oboe
Bill Hudgins, clarinet
Richard Ranti, bassoon
Richard Sebring, horn
Randall Hodgkinson, piano
Photo Credit: Robert Torres
This event is presented with support from Comcast Xfinity Internet.
Brian McCreath, producer and host of CRB Classical 99.5's Boston Symphony Orchestra broadcasts from Symphony Hall and Tanglewood, hosted the event.
Boston Symphony Chamber Players Program
Serge KOUSSEVITZKY Second movement (Andante) from Double Bass Concerto, and Valse miniature, for double bass and piano
Walter PISTON Quintet for flute and strings
Olivier MESSIAEN Abîme des oiseaux from Quartet for the End of Time, for solo clarinet
Jean FRANÇAIX Dixtuor, for winds and strings
Featured Musicians
Alexander Velinzon, violin
Lucia Lin, violin
Cathy Basrak, viola
Blaise Dejardin, cello
Edwin Barker, bass
Elizabeth Rowe, flute
John Ferrillo, oboe
Bill Hudgins, clarinet
Richard Ranti, bassoon
Richard Sebring, horn
Randall Hodgkinson, piano
Photo Credit: Robert Torres
This event is presented with support from Comcast Xfinity Internet.
Music & Culture Events
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Virtual
Paint Like Bob Ross with Nicholas Hankins
Spend an evening creating your very own masterpiece with step- by- step instruction from Nicholas Hankins, Bob Ross Certified Instructor and host of The Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins: Rob Ross’ Unfinished Season.. Whether you’re an experienced painter or picking up the brush for the first time, this is your chance to paint like the the myth, the legend ...Bob Ross!
See the canvas come to life as you spend three entertaining hours guided by Nicholas. You are the artist creating a beautiful Bob Ross- classic filled with those happy little clouds. Registration includes everything you need to create your masterpiece.
And it gets better – October 29 is Bob Ross’ birthday! Celebrate Bob by doing what he loved- painting!
About Nicholas Hankins
Nicholas Hankins began painting along with Bob Ross on his local public TV station in 1993. He was just eleven years old when he got his first Bob Ross paint kit, saying he felt “an indelible excitement that day which has grown exponentially over the past three decades. ”Nicholas is a Certified Bob Ross Instructor and host of the new how-to painting series The Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins: Rob Ross’ Unfinished Season.
Ticket Includes:
- Access to the Zoom Webinar
- 3 hours of instruction by Bob Ross Certified Instructor Nicholas Hankins
- Art kit which includes
- (1) Acrylic Paint Set
- (1) Basic brush
- (1) Fan brush
- (1) Palette knife
- (1) Canvas
- (1) Disposable palette paper
Please note: Each person who is painting will need their own ticket. For example, if two people will be painting together, please register for two tickets so we can send you two paint kits.
Spread the joy of painting! You can purchase an additional kit and ship it to a separate address! Just purchase an additional kit and enter the shipping address for that person.
Don’t delay! Tickets are limited and registration will only be open until October 7, 2024 to allow for timely shipment of kits shipped within the continental U.S.. For kits needing to be shipped to Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada, ticket sales end September 16.
Ticket purchases for this event support GBH programming.
Shipping Details:
- Ticket sales end October 7, so sign up now!
- Make sure that your address is submitted correctly (no typos!)
- Ticket sales end September 16 for Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada.
- Upon the arrival of your kit, please open it up and ensure you have all the necessary materials before the event day.
- Kits will arrive in the days before the event (October 29, 2024)
This event is presented by GBH with support fromThe Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins: Rob Ross’ Unfinished Season, American Public Television, Create TV and Bob Ross Inc.
How it works:
This virtual event will take place via Zoom Webinar. Zoom is free to the public but requires a computer download. You can download Zoom here. Your kit will arrive to you in the days before the event.
By RSVPing for this event, you agree to receive timely news and updates on events, films, and special offers from GBH. Your registration information will be shared with the Bob Ross Inc. for the shipment of the art kits.
Photo provided by Bob Ross Inc.
Culture in the News
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum presents two powerful LGBTQ+ exhibitions
“Portraits From Boston, With Love” and “On Christopher Street: Transgender Portraits By Mark Seliger” are on view through Sept. 3.
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Poet Kwame Alexander shares lessons on love and fatherhood in ‘Why Fathers Cry At Night’
This non-traditional memoir is Kwame Alexander’s vulnerable journey to express his love for the people closest to him, including his children. -
Queer books are seeing a bump nationally. Local booksellers say it's not just about the books.
Independent bookstores have historically been a haven for the LGBTQ+ community. But as more LGBTQ+ titles get published, local queer booksellers say more people are reaching for their collections. -
The big list of summer 2024 book recommendations from your local librarians
For Under the Radar's annual summer reading special, three of our local librarians return with their curated lists for summer, including thrillers, histories, young adult stories, romance and mysteries.
GBH Music
Open Studio with Jared Bowen
You & Julia
“You & Julia” is a series that celebrates the legacy of Julia Child. Top chefs share their favorite stories, recipes, kitchen hacks, and other culinary tasks that they learned from the unforgettable chef, exploring how her contributions to the culinary world still resonate with cooking today. In the spirit of Julia, we encourage viewers to “be fearless, and above all have fun” by following along at home.
More Culture Programs
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Gary LeVox Performs "I Won't Let Go"
Gary LeVox performs "I Won’t Let Go" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert. -
Maestro Jack Everly & the National Symphony Orchestra Perform "The Armed Forces Medley"
Jack Everly and the NSO perform "The Armed Forces Medley" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert. -
Ruthie Ann Miles Performs "Aloha 'Oe"
Ruthie Ann Miles performs "Aloha 'Oe" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert. -
Joe Mantegna & Gary Sinise Tribute Korean War Veterans
Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise tribute Korean War veterans on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.