Reevaluating the NBA GOAT debate: Beyond Jordan and LeBron
Kevin Merida explores why the legendary Celtic Bill Russell should be part of the GOAT debate — for his skills and bravery on and off the court.
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Christian Sands brings “electricity” to the Charles River Jazz Festival
Christian Sands grew up in New England and took up piano when he was six years old. Now 36, he’s recorded with Christian McBride, Gregory Porter, and many others. His latest album is Embracing Dawn and he’ll be performing Saturday July 12 at the Charles River Jazz Festival in Allston.
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Sack O' Songs: Our annual review of quirky holiday songs
These are not the traditional carols you're used to hearing on the radio. -
Arts This Week: Exploring wartime history through theater and song this Christmas
History lives again through a staging, a virtual showing and an MFA exhibit. -
Arts leader disappointed in allocation of Massachusetts' $4 billion spending package
Michael Bobbit, head of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, says that the award of $60 million in funding for the arts is three times the typical annual allocation — but doesn't come close to meeting the sector's present need.
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