Despite threats, “That Librarian” Amanda Jones continues the fight against book bans
A campaign against small-town school librarian Amanda Jones is in full force because she spoke out against censorship.
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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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Alton Brown on the overuse of ‘yes, chef’ and his new book of essays
Alton Brown brings humor, science and history to his new book “Food for Thought: Essays and Ruminations.”
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Under the Radar Book Club: Geraldine Brooks’ ‘Horse’
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Panorama festival celebrates queer and trans filmmakers at the Peabody Essex Museum
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This 'overpowering and profound' embroidery piece shows the power of art
Writer Gish Jen joins The Culture Show to talk about a 1915 piece by Hashio Kiyoshi she saw while on a trip to New York. Then, a Christmas album from Provincetown, and what's new in Worcester
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