Immersive artist and musician Maria Finkelmeier tells stories by blending genres
The Celebrity Series of Boston will feature two marimbaists on the same stage for the first time.
Music & Culture Events
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Beyond the Page with Lucy Foley
GBH is excited to present our next chapter in the Beyond the Page series featuring bestselling author Lucy Foley!
Lucy Foley is the author of six novels, including The Paris Apartment, The Guest List, and most recently, The Midnight Feast. She studied English literature at Durham University and University College London before working for several years as a fiction editor in the publishing industry. She now lives in London.
Join us as Lucy shares her insights into the publishing world and answers your questions about her work, the creative process, and beyond.
This event offers two ticket options:- Attend the event $0
- Attend the event + receive a SIGNED copy of The Midnight Feast + GBH membership $60
Please note that books will be shipped out in mid-late March 2025. This conversation will be focused on the author’s entire body of work and not exclusively onThe Midnight Feast. -
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GBH Music Presents JazzNOW with TRIAD
GBH Music and JazzBoston kick off the 2025 JazzNOW series with a celebration of Hermeto Pascoal, one of Brazil's most iconic and genre-defying composers. This mesmerizing Latin jazz performance features TRIAD, a powerhouse trio that brings together three world-class musicians: multi-Grammy award-winning Peruvian bassist Oscar Stagnaro, acclaimed pianist Maxim Lubarsky, and multi-Grammy and Latin Grammy award-winning drummer Mark Walker. Renowned for their mastery of Latin jazz and improvisational brilliance, the trio will explore Pascoal's rich repertoire and adventurous spirit, blending his lush harmonies, dazzling rhythms, and intricate melodies with fresh interpretations. For this special performance, TRIAD is joined by renowned Puerto Rican saxophonist Edmar Colón.
Event timeline:
7:15-7:50pm Pre-event reception (in-person only)
7:50-7:58pm Guest are seated in Fraser (in-person only)
8-9pm Live performance in Fraser Performance Studio (Hybrid audience)
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March 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!
Registration is encouraged for this free event.
Concerts to Watch
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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