New book examines Massachusetts ties to a failed plot to kill JFK
New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch mingle hidden history with nail-biting detective work in their latest book, "The JFK Conspiracy, The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy-And Why it Failed." The book takes a deep dive into a 1960 assassination plot shortly after Kennedy’s election and before his inauguration.
Music & Culture Events
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The Ulysses Quartet at The Boston Public Library (March 2025)
Join GBH Music's quartet in residence, the Ulysses Quartet, for a performance at the Boston Public Library! -
Virtual
Megan Marshall talks with Janice Nimura about “After Lives”
The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer of celebrated American women, Megan Marshall has been hailed as a “gifted storyteller” (New Yorker) at “the front rank of American biographers” (New York Times).
Join us to hear about her latest work “After Lives: On Biography and Mysteries of the Human Heart” and gain insight from her discussion with fellow biographer Janice Nimura. Don’t miss their conversation about remarkable women in history and their own lives and work. Special for Women’s History Month.Partner:American Ancestors -
In PersonVirtual
GBH Music Presents JazzNOW with Farayi Malek
GBH Music and JazzBoston celebrate Boston artist Farayi Malek with songs from her brand new EP “Edge of the Earth,” alongside Gospel works and selections from the American Songbook. Farayi Malek is a dynamic jazz and contemporary vocalist, composer, and educator. A graduate of both the New England Conservatory and Berklee College of Music, she now serves as a faculty member at both institutions. A Grammy-nominated artist, Malek defies genre boundaries, whether she’s reinventing jazz standards, exploring contemporary folk, or bringing the Black roots of country music to center stage.
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: Provided by the artist
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
Before they were 2025 Grammy Award winners, they were Tiny Desk performers
Many of the major winners who picked up trophies on music's biggest night have graced the Tiny Desk. Watch their performances here.
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To fight against book bans, thank your local librarian
The American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom reported a hefty jump in attempts to restrict library materials. -
Cranberry Day celebrates an age-old Wampanoag tradition on Noepe aka Martha's Vineyard
Members of the Aquinnah Tribe of Wampanoag have lived on the island for over 10,000 years. -
'Fat Ham' brings Shakespeare to the backyard barbecue
The Huntington Theater Company’s production of "Fat Ham," the 2022 Pulitzer Prize winner, centers pleasure and self-actualization over harm.
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