‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ showcases the joys and struggles of immigrants in America
The SpeakEasy Stage's production of the Tony Award-winning play centers hair braiders and their lives over one day in the salon in which they work.
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Culture in the News
New book spotlights Madam C.J. Walker’s daughter A’Lelia, who forged her own path
The daughter of America's first Black millionaire became the “joy goddess” of Harlem in the 1920s.
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Sack O' Songs: Our annual review of quirky holiday songs
These are not the traditional carols you're used to hearing on the radio. -
Arts This Week: Exploring wartime history through theater and song this Christmas
History lives again through a staging, a virtual showing and an MFA exhibit. -
Arts leader disappointed in allocation of Massachusetts' $4 billion spending package
Michael Bobbit, head of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, says that the award of $60 million in funding for the arts is three times the typical annual allocation — but doesn't come close to meeting the sector's present need.
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Episode 3919, Season 39<br> Seascape Fantasy
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A simple painting you can do of an old log cabin in wintry woods.