Turning 50? Chelsea Handler calls it ‘mid-century joyfulness’
The comedian’s latest book — releasing on her 50th birthday — is a hilarious and heartfelt reflection on her ever-eventful life.
Music & Culture Events
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In PersonThe 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! -
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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 -
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Beyond the Page with Marie Benedict
Beyond the Page is excited to welcome and celebrate another illustrious author – Marie Benedict!
Marie Benedict is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Known for her engaging mysteries and use of real-life events as inspiration, Marie has written a number of novels including The Milford Affair, The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, The First Ladies, and The Personal Librarian. Her recently released mystery is The Queens of Crime. Her books have been chosen for the Good Morning America Book Club and Target’s Book of the Year, among other distinct honors.
Join us as Marie shares her knowledge, dives deeper into her compelling stories, and answers your burning questions!
This event offers two ticket options:- Attend the event $0
- Attend the event + receive a SIGNED copy of The Queens of Crime + GBH membership $60
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
Comedian Nikki Glaser ‘really loves the level of fame’ she's at
Any plans this weekend? Comedian Nikki Glaser will be performing her tour “Alive and Unwell” at the Wang Theater until February 23, 2025.
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Making theater more inclusive for LGBTQ+ people of color
The Theater Offensive's executive director, Giselle Byrd, talks on The Culture Show about the importance of the organization's work celebrating queer and trans people of color. Also, a preview of an MLK Day concert, origami at MIT, and a recap of Madonna in Boston. -
Boston author Aube Rey Lescure on her debut novel set in modern China
The Boston-based author makes her debut with “River East, River West." -
Two experts unpack Barbra Streisand's long-awaited memoir
Barbra Streisand spent a decade writing 'My Name is Barbra,' and fans and critics alike have heaped praise onto the 1,000 page book.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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The Vienna State Ballet Performs Strauss' "Ischl Waltz"
Viennese dancers perform to Johan Strauss II's "Ischl Waltz."| 1:57 -
The Beautiful Blue Danube
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs Strauss' "The Beautiful Blue Danube."| 3:15 -
Discovering the Music of Anton Bruckner
Two boys from the St. Florian Boys Choir discover the music of Anton Bruckner.| 25:39 -
Behind the Scenes with Lea Salonga
Lea Salonga takes us behind the scenes of Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir.
