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 England Conservatory gears up to celebrate a New England composer
Charles Ives turns 150 this year. In honor of him, the New England Conservatory is hosting a series of events highlighting his work. The NEC's Stephen Drury joins The Culture Show to talk about the event. -
Garrard Conley hopes to 'unerase' queer history in Puritan New England with 'All the World Beside'
The "Boy Erased" author joins GBH News to discuss his new novel, "All the World Beside." -
Wrap up Women's History Month with an art walk
Julia Swanson returns to The Culture Show to share another round of picks for local public art celebrating Boston's women.
GBH Music
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Episode 4911, Season 49<br> Noah Kahan / Flor de Toloache
Singer/songwriter Noah Kahan & Grammy-nominated innovators Flor de Toloache debut on ACL.| 53:26 -
Episode 19, Season 2023<br> Filmmaker Talk with Jennifer Johns and Arigon Starr
Sit down with indigenous filmmaker Jennifer Johns and musician/artist Arigon Starr.| 51:45 -
Episode 20, Season 2023<br> Author Talk with Ben Goldfarb
PBS Books talks with Award-winning Journalist and Author Ben Goldfarb.| 54:32 -
Episode 18, Season 2023<br> Filmmaker Talk with Julianna Brannum - The American Buffalo
PBS Books hosts a conversation with award-winning filmmaker Julianna Brannum.| 49:15
