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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The 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 a UFO in Boston sends a message of hope amid environmental despair
Elli Brown's public art installation uses nature to validate the trans experience -
The 'Hocus Pocus' cottage is now welcoming visitors on Airbnb
Three unlikely hosts have made their house available on Airbnb to celebrate the season of All Hallows' Eve.A charmed pair of guests will have the chance… -
Open Studio: Get immersed in 3,000 years of history with ‘Beyond King Tut’
Open Studio with Jared Bowen takes viewers inside the creative process, offering a blend of profiles, performances and contemporary exhibitions by artists in Greater Boston, New England and across the country.
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More Culture Programs
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Trace Adkins Performs "Empty Chair"
Trace Adkins performs "Empty Chair" at the 2023 National Memorial Day Concert. -
Megan Hilty Performs "I'll Be Seeing You"
Megan Hilty performs "I'll Be Seeing You" at the 2023 National Memorial Day Concert. -
Joe Mantegna Pays Tribute to WWII Veterans
Joe Mantegna pays tribute to WWII veterans at the 2023 National Memorial Day Concert. -
Joe Mantegna Honors Korean War Veterans
Joe Mantegna honors Korean War veterans at the 2023 National Memorial Day Concert.