How 'Revolución diamantina' went from a protest to a Grammy-winning ballet
Acclaimed Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz joined All Things Considered to discuss her inspiration for her ballet.
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
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.
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Preserving the art of film projection in Somerville
The Somerville Theatre has existed since 1914. Today on The Culture Show, hear about how the theater continues to project movies new and old from film rolls to this day. -
Author Stephen McCauley's new book tackles the complicated nature of family
Cambridge-based bestselling author Stephen McCauley is here to talk about his latest book, “You Only Call When You're in Trouble.” Brimming with McCauley’s characteristic wit and withering observations of human behavior — it tells the story of family bonds, and why we tend to load up on the louses in our lives. -
At The Porch, Black artists have a communal stage to tell nuanced stories
Prior to the Front Porch Arts Collective's founding, Boston was without a professional Black theater company.
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More Culture Programs
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Yolanda Adams Performs "Count on Me"
Yolanda Adams performs "Count on Me" at the 2023 National Memorial Day Concert. -
Jo Dee Messina Performs "Heaven Was Needing A Hero"
Jo Dee Messina performs "Heaven Was Needing A Hero" at the National Memorial Day Concert. -
The NSO Performs "The Armed Forces Medley"
The NSO performs "The Armed Forces Medley" at the 2023 National Memorial Day Concert. -
Reach Out Moment with The War And Treaty
Reach out moment with Michael and Tanya Trotter of The War And Treaty at the 2023 Concert.
