Unbound Pages: Will Massachusetts be the next state to pass ‘freedom to read’ legislation?
Lawmakers around the country are proposing and passing bills to protect books, students and librarians from book bans.
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Culture in the News
Director Carson Lund on his quintessentially Massachusetts baseball film ‘Eephus’
“Eephus,” named after the iconic off-speed curveball, is Carson Lund’s feature-length debut.
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Meet Riley the MFA dog, who sniffs out pests to keep art safe
The young Weimaraner has already saved precious artwork, all under a newly developed training regimen. After all, a dog had never taught to protect art before. -
‘Evicted’ exhibit highlights lives upended by housing crisis
Somerville residents say traveling exhibit mirrors their struggles to stay housed. -
How independent bookstores help in the fight against book banning and why it matters
Booksellers have a crucial role to play in providing access to books in states where public libraries are under threat of censorship.
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Episode 1, Season 2023<br> Joni Mitchell: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize
Watch Joni Mitchell receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.| 1:24:06 -
Joni Mitchell Sings Summertime
Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honoree Joni Mitchell performs "Summertime."| 6:57 -
James Taylor Performs California
James Taylor performs "California" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.| 4:23 -
Cyndi Lauper Sings Blue
Cyndi Lauper performs "Blue" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.| 3:32
