Regie Gibson announced as first Poet Laureate of Massachusetts
Governor Maura Healey shared more details about the new role at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem Friday.
Sign up for GBH newsletters
GBH offers several newsletters focused on the topics that matter to you.
Culture in the News
‘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.
-
Arts This Week: Free Shakespeare On The Common Returns With 'The Tempest'
Jared Bowen speaks with artist Ekua Holmes and actor John Douglas Thompson. Plus, a rundown of New Bedford’s latest citywide arts initiative from Massachusetts Design Art & Technology Institute. -
ICA's Jill Medvedow Says Mask Requirements Are Back In Question, But The Art Isn't Going Anywhere
Medvedow said she and other Boston museum directors are weighing whether to reimpose mask rules — but not closing. -
The History Of Jazz Is Still Being Written At This Year’s Newport Jazz Festival
The inaugural Newport Jazz Festival was held in 1954, well over half a century ago, and over the years the event has carried its fair share of weight, as far as historical clout goes.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
-
Episode 3926, Season 39<br> Winter Paradise
Create a spectacular warm winter mountain in an oval. -
Episode 3925, Season 39<br> Days Gone By
Take a hike (on canvas) with painter Bob Ross. -
Episode 1, Season 4<br> How One Drum Beat Changed Hip Hop Forever
Join us as we explore the life and legacy of Clyde Stubblefield.| 14:04 -
Episode 1, Season 1<br> The Foundation
Discover the factors that led to the birth of Hip Hop and its first hit in 1982.
