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.
Music & Culture Events
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In PersonJune 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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In Person
GBH Music Presents: Christina Day Martinson and Friends
Join Grammy-nominated baroque violinist Christina Day Martinson and her acclaimed collaborators for an intimate recital celebrating her extraordinary career and the forthcoming documentary A Second Movement, which captures her life story and artistry. The evening showcases the full breadth of Christina’s musical expression, featuring selections from her Grammy-nominated album Biber: The Mystery Sonatas alongside new compositions. Hosted by WCRB’s Brian McCreath, this special performance also includes conversations with Christina and features guest performers: theorbo player Michael Leopold, composer and pianist Olivia Pérez-Collellmir, and composer/musician Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol.
Photo credit: Courtesy of A Second Movement.
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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.
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Open Studio kicks off pride month with artists who address gay rights, celebrate queer culture and fight for inclusion
GBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen celebrates pride month on this special edition of Open Studio. -
Boston rededicates memorial honoring famed Black Civil War regiment
Ceremony follows multiyear restoration of the 125-year-old Robert Gould Shaw and Massachusetts 54th Regiment Memorial -
The June Drop: Rockin' from Rachmaninoff to the Roxbury film fest
Poetry, volunteering and "Boston's BIGGEST Pride Dance Party."
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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Do You Hear What I Hear?
“Do You Hear What I Hear?” featuring Laura Osnes and the Orchestra at Temple Square. -
Sweet Little Jesus Boy
“Sweet Little Jesus Boy,” featuring Gladys Knight, accompanied by the Tabernacle Choir. -
O Holy Night
Kristin Chenoweth performs "O Holy Night" with the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra. -
Somewhere In My Memory
“Somewhere in My Memory” performed by The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square.
