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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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! -
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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 -
Virtual
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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In 'Cost of Living' disabled voices take center stage
Actors Stephanie Gould and Sean Leviashvili join The Culture Show to talk about the importance of casting disabled actors to talk about experiences with disability. -
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.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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Behind the Scenes with Lea Salonga
Lea Salonga takes us behind the scenes of Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir. -
Ding Dong! Merrily On High
An orchestral arrangement of “Ding Dong! Merrily on High” written just for this concert. -
And Then Shall Your Light Break Forth, from 'Elijah'
The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra's "And Then Shall Your Light Break Forth," from Elijah. -
When the Shepherds Saw the Light
The spectacular opening number for "Season of Light: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir."