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.
PUMP UP THE BAMS: GENESIS OF A NEW BOSTON FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE
Catherine Morris had a Boston calling. This weekend, her festival vision becomes real.
THE FRESHMAN 15: RISING LOCAL MUSICIANS TO WATCH
While these artists aren’t new to making music, they’re at the early stages of their careers — and we can’t wait to see how they flourish.
BOYS ON THE SIDE: JP’S GUY-FREE FILM NIGHT IS THE PERFECT POST-WEINSTEIN OUTPOST
The viewing and discussion group is held at Video Underground in Jamaica Plain, and connects women fans of movies who watch films by women, often about women (in which case male protagonists are allowed), in a room of women (cis-, LGBTQ, non-binary) viewers only.
