WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST? SPACE EXPLORATION
Archives for June 2019
DANCING QUEERLY
An interview with festival organizers Maggie Cee and J Michael Winward
Dancers and members of the queer community alike are invited to put on their dancing shoes at the second annual Dancing Queerly ...
‘IT’S A DREAM’: UNDERGROUND MURAL PROJECT GETS A FRESH COAT OF GRAF
“Too often these mural festivals prioritize the big out-of-town artists, and then throw in a couple locals for good measure, but Street Theory kind of does it the other way around. Give the locals a chance to shine on their own stage, while inviting a small group of outside big-name talent to drive more interest."
LIFE OF THE PARTY: PREMIER EVENTS GROUP MAKES SPACE FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR IN THE HUB’S HOTTEST CLUBS
“We’re the ones that go out and spend the money. We’re the ones that popularized bottle popping in clubs. It could only be so much of them wanting our music and our lifestyle, but not wanting us.”
THE DENTAL CONSPIRACY
A former anti-dentite opens up his mouth and mind
RECLAIMING THE MYTH
Survival and retelling at the planetarium
Stories like that of the Greek goddess Medusa have often been told from the perspective of the victor.
This summer, local artists are hoping to reclaim that narrative.
On June 27, July 25, and Aug 25 “Medusa: Reclaiming the Myth” will transform ...
THE KID FROM HAVERHILL
Andy Vargas, the first Latino state rep from Haverhill, aims to be the kind of elected role model he couldn’t find as a kid
PAUL VIRZI: TALKING WITH THE NY COMIC ABOUT SPORTS, KIDS, AND HIS LOVE FOR BOSTON
"I would say that it is probably a mixture of both because my daughter has me watching Fuller House. To the point where when my daughter leaves, I’m finishing this episode."
FOTOBOM: KIKAGAKU MOYO, SARAH LOUISE @ THE SINCLAIR
Psychedelic must be the most abused term used to describe a certain type of rock band, a moniker cavalierly tossed about to bands who match up worse than chocolate and cheese (hey, is Ween a psych band too?). But these cats from Japan? Ok, feel free to tag them as psychedelic. Long hair, beards, ...
EDITORIAL: THE ARTS SPEECH
DigBoston wants to hear from Boston-area neighborhood artists and arts reporters
Every few months, we start a new intern cohort at DigBoston. And since we’ve taken to accepting larger numbers of interns—we currently have 16 for the summer—inevitably ...
AN ORAL HISTORY OF THE DIG: EPISODE 9
CATCH UP
VOL. I: EPISODE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
We were white and awful, but we still weren’t as racist as Vice
The ’90z – 2003 (cont.)
What follows amounts to the final episode of An Oral History Of The Dig: Volume 1 (The 90z – 2003). If this stumble down memory lane has sparked your joy thus far, don’t freak out; our story resumes with Volume Two in the weeks ahead and will continue into 2020.
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THOTBOTS AND GLITCH TESTS
Glimpsing Boston’s dystopian future through the eyes of Reagan Esther Myer
“IS YOUR THOTBOT GLITCHED?”
The question is posed on an ominous neon-green flyer hung on my commute through Harvard Square.
I ended up taking the “glitch test ...
WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST? HALL AND OATES
SOUL OF THE CITY
BAMS Fest returns for a second year with new twists and attractions
FESTIVAL REPORT: ROXBURY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2019
Though her next milestone birthday will arrive in 2021, acclaimed 88-year-old novelist Toni Morrison is receiving many bouquets now thanks to the Timothy Greenfield-Sanders film Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am ...
ROE IN MASS: HEARING CHOICES
Abortion advocates and adversaries crowd hallways on Beacon Hill
BOSTON BETTER BEER BUREAU: SONG OF THE SOUR FEST
Wild, sour beer fest brings out the best from the Midwest and beyond
ROE IN MASS: ‘DON’T FEEL COMFORTABLE’
Mass leaders speak on the threat to a woman’s right to choose: "Yes, we’re first in the nation, and we really have always been. And I would hope that Massachusetts would be sort of a light unto these other states that have taken a different direction. Because I think that history is on our side, this is the right thing to do."
IHSSANE LECKEY BUILDS THE CASE FOR HER CAMPAIGN, AND FOR THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE
“For me, my story and why I’m running are so intertwined. My story is that I’m a survivor, I’m an immigrant, I’m a Wall Street regulator, I’m a mother,” she says. These experiences “compelled” her, to use her word, to run for office.
SUMMER CYCLES: TRAIL REMIX
There’s never been a better time for summer cycling; here’s where to roll
SUMMER HIKES: THE ULTIMATE PAIRING
Looking for long walks on the water and fried clams? We’ve got you covered
FOTOBOM: JAWBOX @ THE SINCLAIR
“I was gonna say that we’re going to play an old song, but…” J Robbins quipped halfway during Friday night’s show. Vaunted DC quartet Jawbox decided to join the throngs who shake a couple decades worth of dust from their road cases and get back on the stage. Not ...
SECOND HEARING CALLED ON MA JOURNALISM COMMISSION BILL
After some fast action by your pals at DigBoston and BINJ
Almost immediately after rising on Monday, I knew that I wasn’t going to have a normal start to my week. Production on DigBoston commences over the weekend for my colleagues ...
INTERVIEW: CHLOË SEVIGNY
Chloë Sevigny is an actress, writer, director, and fashion designer who has been a staple of the American independent cinema since the mid 1990s, with her notable performances including those in Kids ...
WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST? PEWTER PAN
SUMMER SHOWS: GET THESE GREATER BOSTON OUTDOOR CONCERTS ON YOUR RADAR
No matter what genre you dig, there are tons of outdoor concerts around Boston this summer
SUMMER SANDS: ESSENTIAL GREATER BOSTON BEACH DEETS
How to do the whole sun and fun thing, whether you head north or south of downtown
A PICKUP GUIDE FOR SERIOUS SUMMERTIME BALLERS
Here are three top courts to run pickup, mostly after the sun goes down but in some cases during the daytime as well.
SUMMER LICKS: A SWEET ROUNDUP, FROM LATE-NIGHT GELATO TO CREATIVE CHOCO TACOS
A snapshot of the cream scene beyond the traditional beloved joints
SUN SCREEN: OUTDOOR FLICKS TO CATCH IN GREATER BOSTON THIS SEASON
One way to breathe in these next three months of sweaty joy is to take a break from your Netflix queue and check out some of the free screenings in town. Here’s a quick guide that will help you navigate the options…
