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: The wives of Henry VIII reclaim their identity in the hit musical 'SIX'
The latest episode of Open Studio features the feminist musical "SIX," photographer Rosamond Purcell and "The Urban Nutcracker." -
A solstice celebration comes to Mount Auburn Cemetery
Meanwhile, "Life of Pi" brings the famed story to the stage at the American Repertory Theater. -
From 'gaslight' to 'goblin mode,' how do dictionaries select their words of the year?
Gaslight. Woman. Smash. Goblin mode. How are these choices made?
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Episode 14, Season 2<br> Literary Icons You NEED to Know From the Harlem Renaissance
Harlem Renaissance is one of the most iconic periods in American literature, here's why.| 14:09 -
Episode 29, Season 9<br> South Asian Art Galleries at PEM, Photographer Amani Willett
South Asian Art Galleries at the Peabody Essex Museum, Photographer Amani Willett, & more| 26:46 -
Amani Willett on Open Studio 2-19-21
Photographer Amani Willett discusses his new photobook, "A Parallel Road."| 1:57 -
Episode 28, Season 9<br> The Memorial of the 54th Regiment and Director James Darrah
Robert Gould Shaw Memorial of the 54th regiment & an interview with director James Darrah| 26:46
