Markey responded to the recent invasion
SENATOR ED MARKEY SPEAKS OUT ON RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE
Archives for February 2022
DIG THIS: WOMEN TAKE THE REEL FILM FESTIVAL
A cinematic celebration of Women's History Month
GUEST OPINION: THE PERMANENCE OF BEING “TEMPORARY” IN AMERICA
“TPS holders are deeply embedded in American society, and we make major contributions.”
STATE WIRE: TRANSIT COALITION SAYS MBTA RIDERS NEED LOW-INCOME FARE OPTION
“MBTA bus fares have increased by more than 200% since 1991. The Transit is Essential Coalition formed during the pandemic to ensure full MBTA service was restored following cuts.”
WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST? STEEL MAGNOLIAS
FESTIVAL REPORT: BUGS BUNNY FILM FESTIVAL 2021
Continues at the Brattle Theatre through February 27. All shows on 35mm, see brattlefilm.org for showtimes.
MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES RETURN OF OUTDOOR DINING PROGRAM
Applications for 2022's dining season are open
“GRIEF OBJECTS” BY LAILA J. FRANKLIN
Public performances at the Boston Center for the Arts' Mills Gallery
“THE DESIRE TO DO THIS.” DANCE NOW CONTINUES AT CAMBRIDGE DANCE COMPLEX
A celebration, red carpet and all, with Boston-based and visiting performers
THE OTTAWA FREEDOM CONVOY OCCUPATION: A LOCAL ANARCHIST PERSPECTIVE
Interview with the Punch Up Collective
MBTA AND KEOLIS TAKE SAFETY STEPS IN WILMINGTON
This works comes in the aftermath of a deadly accident near the North Wilmington Station
“COMMON GROUND” WITH BOSTON LANDMARKS ORCHESTRA
Enjoy these free concerts, with music from around the world
THE DIG INTERVIEW: TOM O’DONNELL FROM CORNER SOUL
“Some musicians practice scales or have a couple drinks before a show while we’ll get dolled up and get on stage.”
DIG THIS: DORCHESTER BREWING’S MASS AVE MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE PARTY
"Grab your beads and masquerade masks and Celebrate Mardi Gras on Sat, Feb 26 with classic food, plenty of fresh craft beer, cider and wine, music, costumes and more."
COMING SOON: THE DUBLINER & CHEF AIDAN MC GEE
In the space of former Kinsale, an adventurous new chef in town announces new Irish menu
SEATS AT THE TABLE: HOW GBAC CREATED A FORUM FOR FEMALE AND BIPOC ARTISTS
"There is a career and a lifestyle in art. You just have to learn how to find it and navigate yourself, despite what others say."
THE BRIGHT SIDE OF HIKING AROUND GREATER BOSTON
Sunny walks and hikes around the region for anyone tired of the cold
THE CHINATOWN PROJECT AND BOSTON’S BENEVOLENT VOLUNTEER FOOD INFLUENCERS
Young social media makers aim to subvert the perception many Greater Bostonians have of Chinatown
TRANSIT ROUNDUP: WU WALKS THE WALK ON TRAIN, PLUS LICENSES FOR ALL
“The House passage of the Work and Family Mobility Act moves all state residents toward greater road safety, improved security, better public health and a more vibrant economy.”
SOMERVILLE BUSINESS PROFILE: KOSHARI MAMA
The restaurant brings the flavors of Egypt to Somerville Avenue
SOMERVILLE YMCA CONTEMPLATES FUTURE IN NEW BUILDING
The search for a new facility is on
FOTOBOM: TOOL @ TD GARDEN
“Hey Boston, I heard you had some nice weather lately. We brought the snow and cold back because that’s what you deserve.” Maynard James Keenan can always be counted on for a friendly bit of heartfelt discourse and tonight would be no exception. Last ...
HOPING FOR A ‘HOT SPRING’
If we want to live in a democracy, we all have to take to the streets … and stay there
FOTOBOM: NEAL FRANCIS @ BRIGHTON MUSIC HALL
Less than two months I’d never heard of Neal Francis (not to be confused with Neil Frances, a duo with no one named Neil and who oddly enough played town just two days before) and now I’ve seen him play twice; count me among the converted. I fought off jet lag just long enough ...
INTERVIEW: ALEXANDRE KOBERIDZE, DIRECTOR OF “WHAT DO WE SEE WHEN WE LOOK AT THE SKY?”
"What Do We See When We Look at the Sky?" is streaming with subscription at MUBI.com.
CITY’S B TOGETHER POLICY LIFTED
An update to COVID-19 practices in Boston
AN OPEN CALL FOR STREET MUSICIANS
The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem extends an invitation
JIM JEFFERIES WILL PROBABLY SAY SOMETHING MORE OFFENSIVE THAN “MOIST”
“I feel the left and the right are being a bunch of fuckwits now. One rule for all, or one rule for none. Even this conversation will get you in trouble with some people.”
BOSTON BETTER BEER BUREAU: MAROONED AT CASTLE ISLAND AND LOVING IT
An outstanding mix of low-ABV beers for all-day drinking. Plus bar pizza.
LAST CHANCE: TONI MORRISON’S THE BLUEST EYE AT HUNTINGTON THEATRE COMPANY
Director Awoye Timpo is inspired by the storytelling traditions of Black rituals.
