More than the ‘Big Head’: MFA hosts largest exhibit of Roxbury artist John Wilson’s work
The exhibit spans six decades of John Wilson's work, including drawing, paintings, sketches and sculptures.
Music & Culture Events
-
In PersonGBH 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.
Sign up for GBH newsletters
GBH offers several newsletters focused on the topics that matter to you.
Culture in the News
Brand new books: Stephen King's latest, plus tales of a tired mom and a scary stalker
Holly Gibney is back in King's thriller, Never Flinch. The Stalker follows a manipulative man. Happily ever after is evasive in Consider Yourself Kissed. Plus, new work from Tash Aw and Etgar Keret.
-
Annual 'Moby-Dick' Marathon returns to New Bedford this weekend
"It is truly like a 48 hour party," says Amanda McMullen of the New Bedford Whaling Museum. -
A new exhibit looks at the role print played in the Age of Enlightenment
Plus, a look at Tom Hanks’ new role in a remake of a Swedish Oscar-nominated film. -
Open Studio: The wives of Henry VIII reclaim their identity in the hit musical 'SIX'
The hit musical is now onstage at the Emerson Colonial Theatre.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
-
Episode 10, Season 2<br> The (Stephen) King of Horror
We lead you through the dark and twisted world of Uncle Stevie, the King of Horror.| 9:00 -
Episode 9, Season 2<br> The Fiery History of Banned Books
Let's explore how the seemingly innocuous book has survived centuries of the ban hammer.| 14:02 -
Episode 7, Season 2<br> War and Peace and Everything Else
In this day and age of publishing, books like War & Peace are something of a relic.| 12:31 -
Episode 32, Season 6<br> Make a Book with Meat (or other atypical materials)
Artist and designer Ben Denzer shares an assignment to make an ATYPICAL BOOK.| 5:25
