Gregory Maguire offers readers Elphaba’s origin story in 'Elphie: A Wicked Childhood'
Almost 30 years after the publication of "Wicked," novelist Gregory Maguire offers readers Elphaba’s origin story in a new book titled Elphie: "A Wicked Childhood."
Concerts to Watch
Music & Culture Events
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In PersonThe Ulysses Quartet at The Boston Public Library (May 2025)
Join GBH Music's quartet in residence, the Ulysses Quartet, for a performance at the Boston Public Library! -
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GBH Music Presents JazzNOW: Gabrielle Goodman in tribute to Ella Fitzgerald
GBH Music and JazzBoston close the 2025 JazzNOW series with a tribute to jazz icon Ella Fitzgerald, featuring acclaimed Boston-based vocalist Gabrielle Goodman. Ella Fitzgerald, celebrated for her groundbreaking scat improvisation, impeccable vocal technique, and definitive interpretations of the Great American Songbook, redefined jazz over her 60-year career, earning 13 Grammys and breaking barriers for women and Black artists. Gabrielle Goodman and her band honor Fitzgerald’s legacy with fresh interpretations of the works that made her "The First Lady of Song." A professor at Berklee College of Music, Goodman is a versatile artist whose career spans jazz, R&B, classical, and gospel. She has performed with legends like Chaka Khan, Nancy Wilson, and Roberta Flack, who calls her "one of the finest singers today." Goodman has released six acclaimed albums, including Travelin' Light and Until We Love on the Verve label, and was paired with Ella Fitzgerald recordings on a compilation album from Verve. She has also performed internationally at major jazz festivals.
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Culture in the News
35 years later, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist remains a mystery
“Though it’s interesting to parse what happened on March 18, 1990, when the theft was being perpetrated, what’s really important to us is the location of the paintings today,” said Anthony Amore, the museum’s director of security.
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How to celebrate Halloween in Salem like a local
Mayor Kim Driscoll gave her tips for a fun, spooky and safe time. -
Book Club: Erika L. Sanchez's 'Crying in the Bathroom'
Our October pick for "Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club." -
J.B. Smoove is bringing his profane, therapeutic wisdom to the Wilbur Theatre
“I’m gonna soil your outfit. You gonna be soiled with knowledge.”
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Episode 4046, Season 40<br> The Old Mill
You will be captivated by this Bob Ross creation or an old mill! -
Episode 4024, Season 40<br> Winter Solitude
Bob Ross shows us how to paint a beautiful and detailed winter scene. -
Episode 4025, Season 40<br> September Song
Nicholas Hankins paints a foggy, early morning Bob Ross landscape. -
Episode 4021, Season 40<br> Lonely Retreat
Bob Ross creates a snow-bound cabin at sunset using blue effets.
