George Washington's personal library took a winding path before landing in Boston
In 1848, the Boston Athenaeum acquired more than 300 volumes from the famed Virginian's collection of books. They nearly ended up in the British Museum instead.
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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Culture in the News
‘Love Your Wicked Awesome Neighbor’ brings valentines to people all across Boston
Everyday Boston will distribute over 11,000 valentines across the city this year.
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New tips continue to come in about the Gardner Museum heist, but are they viable?
On this week's arts and culture review, The Culture Show hosts Jared Bowen, Callie Crossley and Edgar B. Herwick III discuss the story following the 34th anniversary, along with all of the other headlines from the week -
'The Culture Show' breaks down Boston's spring theater season
On today's show, host Jared Bowen is joined by Joyce Kulhawik and Chris Ehlers for another edition of "Balancing Acts." Then, artist Miguel Braceli talks about his residency project in Provincetown. -
In 'Cost of Living' disabled voices take center stage
Actors Stephanie Gould and Sean Leviashvili join The Culture Show to talk about the importance of casting disabled actors to talk about experiences with disability.
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Broadway Stars' Earliest Memory of Rodgers & Hammerstein
Audra McDonald, Michael Ball, Daniel Dae Kim discuss their earliest memory of R&H.| 1:59 -
Aaron Tveit performs "Soliloquy" from "Carousel"
Aaron Tveit performs Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Soliloquy" from "Carousel."| 1:04 -
Patrick Wilson performs "Surrey with the Fringe on the Top"
Patrick Wilson performs R&H's classic "Surrey with the Fringe on the Top."| 1:17 -
In Memoriam: Jac Venza
Great Performances mourns the passing of its founding Executive Producer, Jac Venza.| 0:20
