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Music & Culture Events
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In PersonThe 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! -
In Person
April 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!
Registration is encouraged for this free event.
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
The Brian O'Donovan Legacy Artist Grant will be awarded for the first time at BCMFest
The 22nd Annual Boston Celtic Music Festival is set to take place from Jan. 16-19 with performances across various venues in Cambridge and Somerville.
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Daniel Mason's 'North Woods' explores a vibrant history of New England
In the middle of a New England forest, a yellow house and the land on which it sits holds 200 years of personal and political history. This sweeping saga is author Daniel Mason’s latest novel, “North Woods,” the December selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.” -
Two New England Scrooges break down 'A Christmas Carol'
Actors Karen MacDonald and David Coffee join GBH News Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen to talk about their experiences playing the lead in the Charles Dickens classic -
Forty years after 'The Day After,' rethinking war and nuclear weapons through film
'The Day After' focused on the city of Lawrence, Kansas. A record audience estimated at more than 100 million Americans tuned in, including then-President Ronald Reagan.
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More Culture Programs
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Asmik Grigorian performs “Un bel di”
Asmik Grigorian performs “Un bel di” from "Madama Butterfly."| 2:27 -
Black Pumas on Austin City Limits "Ice Cream (Pay Phone)"
Black Pumas perform "Ice Cream (Pay Phone)" on Austin City Limits.| 3:49 -
Episode 5002, Season 50<br> Gary Clark Jr. / Black Pumas
Grammy-lauded Gary Clark Jr. and Black Pumas deliver a thrilling hour of rock and soul.| 53:55 -
Episode 23, Season 2024<br> Exploring Bipartisanship: Conversations with Western Governors' Leadership Institute Part 6
Jim Ogsbury, Executive Director of WGLI and delegates discuss reluctance to choose public service| 27:20
