Past Events

Suffolk University’s Ford Hall Forum, the Moakley Archive & Institute, and GBH Forum Network present a program exploring the relationship between access to affordable housing and educational opportunity in Boston’s public schools nearly fifty years after the school busing crisis. This program, moderated by Stephanie Leydon, Executive Producer of digital video at GBH News, is the second in a series examining the lasting impacts of the landmark decision to desegregate Boston’s Public Schools in 1974. This discussion will take a look back at the impact of race-based discriminatory housing policies and education funding formulas while addressing the more recent problems of gentrification and housing affordability. How does Boston position itself to compete with its suburban neighbors when it comes to educational outcomes?

Join us and lend your voice to this important discussion.

Event sponsored by The Boston Desegregation & Busing Initiative.

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Celebrate love with GBH! Bring a date, friend or a group of friends to this evening of craft cocktails, local treats and, of course, stories inspired by love and on the theme of smitten.

Arrive at 6:15pm for a complimentary reception featuring artisan cocktails and New England treats and sweets. Then, come on set to enjoy both heartfelt and hilarious stories of love. From massive crushes and platonic love to the nearly perfect — and the perfectly disastrous- these storytellers cover it all.

We guarantee you will have a festive Valentine’s Day to remember!

At Stories from the Stage, produced by GBH WORLD, ordinary people share extraordinary experiences that you will not soon forget. You’ll hear stories of love and loss, amazing adventures, incredible surprises and unexpected triumphs. In each taping, we get up-close and personal with storytellers about what inspires them and the craft of storytelling. Join us!


6:15pm Doors open to GBH's Atrium for a complimentary reception
7:00pm Doors open to GBH's Calderwood Studio for seating

 
Each ticket includes:
· A seat on the set of Stories from the Stage: Smitten
· Artisan cocktails
· Sweet and savory treats from local New England vendors
· Complimentary parking


Event registration is required. Seating is general admission.
The maximum capacity of this event is 160.
All guests must age 21 or older and have a valid ID.

By RSVPing for this event, you agree to receive timely news and updates on events, films, and special offers from GBH.

Stellar Story Company identifies and coaches storytellers for Stories from the Stage.

Special thanks to our amazing vendors:



Photo credit: Stories From the Stage

Join GBH Music in welcoming the Ulysses Quartet as its first-ever quartet in residence with a free performance at the GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library.


The Ulysses Quartet's season-long partnership as quartet in residence furthers GBH Music's ongoing effort to connect with listeners of all backgrounds and ages. The partnership will span over fifty performances and events throughout the year, including with the Boston Public and Massachusetts schools.



Registration is encouraged for this free event.



Photo credit: Lara St. John



This event is presented with support from CRB and the Ulysses Quartet.

The Ulysses Quartet’s residency at GBH is made possible by a generous contribution from the Mattina R. Proctor Foundation.

Cambridge Forum continues its “Living on Borrowed Time” climate series with Dana R. Fisher, renowned climate researcher and self-proclaimed ‘apocalyptic optimist’ discussing her belief that we can no longer wait for governments to pass the laws we need, businesses to do the right thing, or technological silver bullets to maintain a livable planet. Each of us must take action to save ourselves and save the planet.

She'll be joined in the conversation by Pennie Opal Plant and Kathleen Sullivan, and polar explorer and scientist, Dr. Susana Hancock.

“After 28 years of failed climate negotiations, scientifically informed emissions reductions set by governments have languished. Consequently, the pace at which the world is mitigating and adapting to the threat of climate change is far too slow to meet the challenge. Carbon concentrations in the atmosphere continue to rise quickly, as the ice sheets melt and climate shocks—like droughts, floods, and heatwaves—increase in frequency and intensity.

Meanwhile, leadership of the climate negotiations at this late hour has been relegated to petrostates and former fossil fuel executives, which has helped make it impossible to agree upon, let alone implement, policies that could save us from the worst of the climate crisis. The writing is on the wall: the only way for things to get better is after they get much worse. Lives will be lost, and social conflict driven by climate migration and competition for increasingly scarce resources will proliferate. These look like insurmountable odds, and in many ways they are. But there is a slim chance that we can slow climate change enough to preserve our planet and minimize the catastrophe that is just around the corner.”
Adapted from SAVING OURSELVES.

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The major cause of the global warming crisis is excess atmospheric CO2 emitted mainly by fossil fuels. The extreme level of atmospheric CO2 is well beyond a “capture and storage/sequestration” solution, yet the hype persists that some clever extraction innovation will resolve the problem. Dr. Charles Harvey, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, MIT, has extensive experience with both CO2 capture/storage (CCS) engineering and the realization that CCS cannot reduce CO2 enough to reduce global warming. He argues instead for rational policy: drop fossil fuels and shift to renewables. Now. His expert advice is gaining a wide audience.

Join a remarkable musical odyssey with South African vocalist NALEDI as she shares songs from her debut album, BATHO, at the next JazzNOW event from GBH Music and JazzBoston on February 8 in Fraser Performance Studio.

D James Thomas and Rey Royale are Boston-based artists. Their genres include inspirational R&B and R&B. Join us for an evening of music, wine, and food. Registration is encouraged for this free event.

Registration is encouraged for this free event.


Photo provided by artist

The sustainable future we are collectively building comes with significant environmental costs, primarily felt by the global south. The mining and processing of rare earth metals, nickel, cobalt, copper, and many other critical materials, essential for electrification and renewable technologies, often result in considerable ecological damage.

These activities can lead to deforestation, contamination of water sources, soil erosion, and the emission of harmful gases. Consequently, the health and safety of workers and local residents are compromised along with the environment. All of this stands in stark contrast to the overall goals of the green revolution, but currently represents an unavoidable aspect of progress.

This talk explores how the mining and extraction of these materials, while essential for driving forward the clean energy revolution, often contradicts the principles of environmental stewardship. The lecture particularly focuses on the impact in the global south, where much of the world's mining and refining activities take place, often with less stringent environmental regulations and oversight. This raises critical questions about the true cost of our transition to renewable energy and electric mobility.

In response to these challenges, Dr. Tomas Villalón shares Phoenix Tailings’ transformative approach to mining and material processing. Our innovative strategies aim to revolutionize the industry by extracting rare earth metals and other crucial materials sustainably. He discusses their cutting-edge techniques for minimizing ecological impact through rethinking the approach to material refining and the remediation of toxic waste. By turning a historically pollutive process into a more environmentally responsible one and cleaning up the toxic byproducts of mining operations, Phoenix Tailings is not only contributing to the cleaner production of electrification materials but also paving the way for a more equitable and truly sustainable future.

James Alison is a Catholic theologian, priest, and author who has written on issues of polarization, reconciliation, and LGBTQ people. He has studied, lived and worked in Mexico, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Spain, the United States, and his native England. He earned his doctorate in theology from the Jesuit Faculty in Belo Horizonte, Brazil in 1994 and is a systematic theologian by training. He is the author of several books, including Knowing Jesus, Raising Abel, The Joy of Being Wrong, Faith Beyond Resentment: Fragments Catholic and Gay, On Being Liked, Undergoing God, Broken Hearts and New Creations: Intimations of a Great Reversal. His most recent book, Jesus the Forgiving Victim: Listening for the Unheard Voice, follows the insight into desire from French thinker René Girard. He serves as a Fellow and Chair of the Education Committee at IMITATIO, an organization focusing on René Girard’s insights into mimetic desire.

Cosponsored by the Boston College Theology Department.

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https://wgbh.zoom.us/j/98370059926?pwd=UFNZcUpkbi9odDl5NWltdWFWMWNhUT09

Passcode: 665804



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Calling all wine enthusiasts and world travelers!  Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your wine journey, you do not want to miss this enchanting evening with GBH and our very own world traveler, Rick Steves.

He will share his passion for travel and wine, guiding you through a handpicked selection of exceptional wines from the most celebrated vineyards. Immerse yourself in the culture and distinct flavors of each region as you sip and savor alongside fellow wine enthusiasts.

Rick Steves and a sommelier from our friends at In Good Taste will guide you in a tasting of different 6 wines. You’ll learn the art of wine tasting with the fundamental five S’s: see, swirl, sniff, sip and savor. Sip along and learn something new about the wonderful world of wine!

Ticket purchases for this event support GBH programming.

Your ticket includes:
- 6 mini bottles of wine (enough for two to taste) that will be shipped directly to your door

- Access to the virtual tasting led by a sommelier alongside Rick Steves

- 75 minutes of wine education and Q&A



Please note: Kits cannot be shipped to Canada and the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Rhode Island and Utah.

This virtual tasting experience can be shared with another friend or family member. Just purchase an additional kit and enter the shipping address for that person.

Guests must be 21 years old to participate in alcohol related events.


Shipping Details:
- Make sure that your address is submitted correctly (no typos!)
- Register by FRIDAY, JANUARY 19TH so we can ship your kit
- Kits cannot be shipped to Canada and the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Rhode Island and Utah
- Kits cannot be shipped to a P.O. Box
- Any kits to be shipped to Hawaii will incur an additional $15 shipping fee
- You will need to show identification and sign upon delivery to prove you are 21+ years of age. (Will not be delivered without this)
- This kit includes wine tasting of 6 wines for 2 people
- Your wine will be arrive in the week of this event


How it works:
This virtual event will take place via Zoom Webinar. Zoom is free to the public but requires a computer download. You can download Zoom here.

Captions will be provided for this event using the Zoom Automated Speech Recognition (ASR) Transcription feature. Zoom’s Live Transcription service allows participants to see automatically generated captions and transcriptions of spoken audio in real time during a meeting or webinar. If you would like to request an accommodation or have questions about digital access for this event, please email info@wgbh.org.

If you have questions or can no longer attend, please contact Audience and Member Services Department. Audience and Member Services can be reached during regular business hours M-F, 9am-5pm at 617-300-3300 or via email: info@wgbh.org.