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.
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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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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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Harvard Art Museums now offering free admission to all visitors
Access to the museum's collections and exhibits will be free of cost to all, including travelers from out of state. -
Advocates believe Massachusetts may finally set sex education standards
The Healthy Youth Act would provide public schools “medically accurate, age-appropriate, comprehensive sexual health education” curricula. -
A new film challenges what we know about Milli Vanilli
Hanif Abdurraqib and Bradley Jackson discuss their new documentary "Milli Vanilli."
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