Kick back with one of our 2025 summer-reading selections
Three local librarians share their picks for every kind of reader for this summer.
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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GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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Highlights from Bryn Terfel & Friends in Concert
Watch Bryn Terfel and the Welsh folk group Calan perform highlights from their concert.| 3:00 -
Unforgettable, by Natalie Cole & Nat King Cole
Watch this duet between Natalie Cole and Nat King Coel as they sing "Unforgettable."| 3:37 -
Swan's Dream Ballet with Franz in Coppelia
Swan (Michaela DePrince) dreams of being with her crush, Franz (Daniel Camargo).| 1:47 -
Behind the Curtain | Coppelia
Go behind the curtain with Michaela DePrince (Swan) on the set of "Coppelia."| 2:59
