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.
Music & Culture Events
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In PersonApril 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!
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In PersonVirtual
GBH Music Presents JazzNOW Celebrating International Jazz Day with Walid Zairi & Talween
GBH Music and JazzBoston celebrate International Jazz Day with Walid Zairi & Talween, showcasing original world jazz music that blends the oud and accordion. Oud player and Talween frontman Walid Zairi’s compositions are influenced by his Tunisian African roots and classical Arabic music background, with jazz elements layered in to create a fresh and energetic sound. Named after the Arabic word for "coloring," Talween features world-class Boston musicians who weave a kaleidoscope of musical colors with intense melodies, jazz and African rhythms, intricate harmonies, and bold improvisation.
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)
Photo credit: A.J. Ghidardi
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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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
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