“That’s why we have to keep constructing our own platforms for tricks. We’re a DIY community, so it’s what we’re used to, but it would be great to get support from the state for this—especially since it’s already been promised.”
DR IN JP: CHICHARRÓN AT ALEX’S CHIMIS
We’re telling you ahead of time, you’ll be surprised at the magnitude of the meat from the display taken for your personal consumption.
STRANGE OASIS: SIX YEARS OF DEEP THOUGHTS IN JAMAICA PLAIN
A pet pig would not be entirely out of place at Deep Thoughts. The store is idiosyncratic.
INTERVIEW WITH ROXBURY ARTIST/EDUCATOR CHANEL THERVIL
In her ongoing exhibit Enigma: Reactions to Racism at Urbano in Jamaica Plain, Haitian-American artist and educator Chanel Thervil aims to explore racism in Boston from the black millennial perspective. Through a mixed media installation of portraits, abstract works, and interviews, Enigma works to start a dialogue about racism while dispelling some of the stigma […]
TOMMY BOY: HYDE PARK NATIVE LISA BELLO GAVE UP TEACHING FOR TOURING
“Having the feeling of seeing other people affected by my music is what drives me and makes me feel so passionate. It’s what makes me not want to give up.”
BACK TO SCHOOL: MUSIC TIPS FROM LOCAL MUSICIANS
One generation of Boston musicians gives pointers to the next, including tips from Bat House, Sidney Gish, Mmph, Anjimile, and more.
THE LAST CHAPTER: IS THE HARVEST CO-OP FINISHED?
Will Harvest members have to rejoin to be in this new co-op? What rights will members have under the bylaws of the new co-op? Will Harvest’s old debts to small and local vendors be honored? Will there be layoffs?
CANNABIS OPPONENT OPPOSED IN HOUSE RACE
the adult-use cannabis industry represents a new significant source of revenue for the Commonwealth. As a representative, I’ll make sure that revenue is put to good use for priorities such as the move to single-payer healthcare.
IN REGION’S LATEST MASS EVICTION OF ARTISTS, NORTHEASTERN BOOTS AFRICAN-AMERICAN CREATIVES FROM JP SPACE
“They [Northeastern] gave us no opportunity for discussion or response to their views,” West said. “It’s like a hammer that came down on us unexpectedly and out of the blue with no opportunity to respond to it.”
THE BEST LOCAL ALBUMS OF 2018 (SO FAR)
From alternative hip-hop to chamber folk, here’s a cheat sheet to Boston’s best music of the year so far.
