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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Naheem Garcia on bringing August Wilson to a Boston stage
The actor joins The Culture Show to talk about "King Hedley II," in which he plays Elmore, currently presented by the Actors' Shakespeare Project. Then, live music at City Hall and the merits of simulcasting opera performances. -
'The most moving experience I've ever been through': Auschwitz exhibition arrives in Boston
A major exhibition on the Holocaust and the infamous concentration camp is now open in Boston. -
A proposed tax credit may bring even more Broadway to Boston
A new theater tax credit proposed by Gov. Healey would encourage local productions of pre-Broadway and nationally touring shows. The Culture Show hosts Jared Bowen, Callie Crossley and Edgar B. Herwick III weigh in.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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The Story Goes On (from "Baby")
Lea Salonga and The Tabernacle Choir perform a moving rendition of "The Story Goes On". -
On Christmas Night (“Sussex Carol”)
Tabernacle Organist Richard Elliott performs his organ showpiece, "On Christmas Night". -
Rocking Carol
Watch the Tabernacle Choir and orchestra perform "Rocking Carol". -
I'll Be Home for Christmas
Lea Salonga sings "I'll Be Home for Christmas" with the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra.
