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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Boston LGBTQ+ documentary film festival showcases history not taught in schools
Wicked Queer executive director says 2022 is "the year of the queer documentary." -
'Into the Breeches' is a laugh-out-loud love letter to the theater
A heartwarming story about women actors trying to keep their Boston theater alive during World War II. -
Basic Black: How can murals reflect communities of color?
Many muralists are involving residents in the process to develop greater unity and pride for their community.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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"La Belle Vie"
Dee Dee Bridgewater delivers a stunning performance of the classic "La Belle Vie."| 5:40 -
Episode 37, Season 9<br> Artist Sonya Clark, Graphic artist Karl Stevens, and more
Artist Sonya Clark at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Graphic artist Karl Stevens| 26:46 -
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Romeo & Juliet's Intimate Moment
Romeo and Juliet share an intimate moment at the masquerade ball which ends in heartache.| 3:04
