Despite threats, “That Librarian” Amanda Jones continues the fight against book bans
A campaign against small-town school librarian Amanda Jones is in full force because she spoke out against censorship.
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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
Alton Brown on the overuse of ‘yes, chef’ and his new book of essays
Alton Brown brings humor, science and history to his new book “Food for Thought: Essays and Ruminations.”
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Nantucket's sea monster returns 90 years after balloon hoax
Something big — as in, 75-feet-long — is about to happen on Nantucket. On Monday, a giant sea monster will make its long-awaited return to the island in honor of renowned artist and local hero Tony Sarg. -
Boston’s famous music venue Great Scott will return to Allston
The club served Boston for 44 years before closing at the start of the pandemic. -
Tony-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth on the glitz and glamour of 'The Queen Of Versailles'
Kristin Chenoweth, the Tony and Emmy award-winning actress and Broadway royalty, has brought her crown to Boston. She stars in the new musical “The Queen of Versailles,” which is making its pre-Broadway debut at the Emerson Colonial Theatre through August 25.
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