How the Smithsonian found its way to the small town of Ashby, Massachusetts
The Smithsonian Institute's 'Voices and Votes' exhibit brings a national conversation on democracy to the Ashby Free Public Library.
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Culture in the News
Meet three authors who wrote some of the most banned books in America
Jodi Picoult, Maia Kobabe and Sandra Cisneros have each written books that have been challenged and banned throughout the country.
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The Curious Story Behind Boston’s Strangest Historic Statue
In all of Boston, there is nothing quite like the 12-foot bronze pear that stands proudly in the center of Dorchester’s Edward Everett Square. -
The nation's largest public library system is ending late fees forever
The largest public library system in the country has become the latest to eliminate all late fees.Effective immediately, the New York Public Library… -
Here are the finalists nominated for a 2021 National Book Award
Sweater, on. Tea, steeping. Blanket, splayed. As we enter the cozy vibes of autumn, all that's missing from this picture a good book. If you need help…
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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David Holt Performs “Ready for the Times”
David Holt performs “Ready for the Times” with son Zeb and friend Josh Goforth.| 2:39 -
David Holt Performs “Under the Tracks”
David Holt performs “Under the Tracks” with Zeb Holt and Josh Goforth.| 1:56 -
Episode 22, Season 1<br> From the Church to the Charts: The Influence of Gospel Music
The black church is a musical bootcamp.| 15:57 -
Episode 23, Season 1<br> Why Don't Classical Musicians Improvise?
Today, classical musicians rarely improvise. So what changed?| 11:40
