Alton Brown on the overuse of ‘yes, chef’ and his new book of essays
Alton Brown brings humor, science and history to his new book “Food for Thought: Essays and Ruminations.”
Music & Culture Events
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In PersonMarch 2025 Outspoken Saturdays
The GBH BPL studio will host Outspoken Saturdays, a spoken word poetry event for emerging artists. Every first Saturday of the month, the series will be created in collaboration with spoken word artist Amanda Shea . Join us!
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The Ulysses Quartet at The Boston Public Library (March 2025)
Join GBH Music's quartet in residence, the Ulysses Quartet, for a performance at the Boston Public Library! -
Virtual
Megan Marshall talks with Janice Nimura about “After Lives”
The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer of celebrated American women, Megan Marshall has been hailed as a “gifted storyteller” (New Yorker) at “the front rank of American biographers” (New York Times).
Join us to hear about her latest work “After Lives: On Biography and Mysteries of the Human Heart” and gain insight from her discussion with fellow biographer Janice Nimura. Don’t miss their conversation about remarkable women in history and their own lives and work. Special for Women’s History Month.Partner:American Ancestors
Concerts to Watch
GBH Music Holiday Spectacular 2024
Celebrate the season with the GBH Music Holiday Spectacular, a family-friendly concert and an opportunity for music lovers to be part of a live television production at GBH’s headquarters in Brighton.
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Culture in the News
Welcoming the Lunar New Year with food
Local chefs Irene Li from Mei Mei Dumplings and Tracy Chang from Pagu discuss the importance of sharing food with family and friends.
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'The Culture Show' breaks down Boston's spring theater season
On today's show, host Jared Bowen is joined by Joyce Kulhawik and Chris Ehlers for another edition of "Balancing Acts." Then, artist Miguel Braceli talks about his residency project in Provincetown. -
In 'Cost of Living' disabled voices take center stage
Actors Stephanie Gould and Sean Leviashvili join The Culture Show to talk about the importance of casting disabled actors to talk about experiences with disability. -
Naheem Garcia on bringing August Wilson to a Boston stage
The actor joins The Culture Show to talk about "King Hedley II," in which he plays Elmore, currently presented by the Actors' Shakespeare Project. Then, live music at City Hall and the merits of simulcasting opera performances.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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Episode 3, Season 52<br> Patsy Cline: Walkin' After Midnight
Experience the music of Patsy Cline in a star-studded tribute concert featuring Wynonna and more.| 1:23:11 -
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Extended Readers Club | Leonardo Da Vinci
Readers Club welcomes Walter Isaacson and Sarah Burns to discuss Leonardo da Vinci documentary.| 1:18:49 -
Episode 5008, Season 50<br> Juanes
Colombian superstar Juanes lights up the stage with songs from his smash Vida Cotidiana in an epic h| 53:55
