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Concerts to Watch

Zahili Gonzales Zamora

JazzNOW: Afro Cuban Rhythms of Resilience, with Zahili Gonzalez Zamora

Tue, Apr 30, 2024
In celebration of International Jazz Day, GBH Music and JazzBoston present Cuban pianist, composer and arranger Zahili Gonzalez Zamora.
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  • Lowell Lecture & Performance — June Millington & Emm Gryner: Music & Activism
    In Person
    Virtual

    June Millington & Emm Gryner: Music & Activism

    3:00pm Sat, Jun 01, 2024
    Join rock pioneer June Millington and acclaimed indie artist Emm Gryner for an enlightening discussion and performance.

    June Millington—guitarist and founding member of all-female rock band Fanny—will converse with Emm Gryner—independent singer/songwriter, bassist, and pianist—about Fanny, music, and activism. The main content will conclude with a musical performance.

    This program is part of our Lowell Lecture Series and our “Revolutionary Music: Music for Social Change” programmatic theme.
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    Revolutionary Music - Music and Social Change
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    Boston Public Library
  • Aardvark Jazz Orchestra
    In Person
    Virtual

    GBH Music Presents: JazzNOW: A Salute to Duke Ellington, featuring Aardvark Jazz Orchestra

    7:15pm Thu, Jun 06, 2024
    GBH Music, JazzBoston, and the Aardvark Jazz Orchestra present a special tribute to Duke Ellington to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the iconic jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader's birth.

    The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra, one of the longest-running large jazz ensembles in the world, will showcase Ellington's works, such as Caravan, by Duke and Juan Tizol, Come Sunday, and I’m Beginning to See the Light featuring Aardvark vocalist Grace Hughes, for live audiences in Fraser Performance Studio and streaming for audiences at home.

    The performance will explore the music of Ellington and his long-time artistic collaborator, jazz composer, pianist, lyricist, and arranger Billy Strayhorn. Guests will hear Blues to Be There from the Ellington/Strayhorn Newport Jazz Festival Suite, Chinoiserie from The Afro-Eurasian Eclipse Suite, and It’s Freedom, from the Second Sacred Concert.


    Mark Harvey, the music director of the Aardvark Orchestra, will lead the Aardvark Jazz Orchestra and acclaimed pianist Tim Ray.

    This event will be hosted by James Bennett II, a co-host of GBH’s The Culture Show and an arts and culture reporter for GBH News.

    This magical night is bound to sell out. Get your tickets today! You have two ticket options:

    * $50 in-person event experience from 7:15-9pm, includes wine and cheese pre-reception or

    * Virtual Tickets (Free) from 8-9pm. The performance can be streamed for free with an advanced RSVP

    Please note by registering for this event your name and email will be shared with GBH and JazzBoston.


    About Jazz Boston JazzBoston connects, promotes and advocates for the musicians, audiences and venues of Greater Boston’s dynamic and diverse jazz community. The nonprofit organization spreads the music and message of jazz and celebrates Boston as one of the world’s great jazz cities. Find more information at jazzboston.org.


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


    Photo credit: Kate Matson


    This event is presented with support from our sponsor The Goldstein Family Fund.


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    Beyond the Page with Elin Hilderbrand

    7:00pm Tue, Jun 25, 2024
    GBH is thrilled to present the Queen of Summer Fiction Elin Hilderbrand in conversation during our Beyond the Page event! Hilderbrand is the New York Times bestselling author of 28 novels, including The Hotel Nantucket (2022), Summer of ‘69 (2019), and The Five-Star Weekend (2023).

    Hilderbrand will be answering your questions about her novels, the publishing process, along with giving insights about her writing process in the Q&A session. She will also be sharing more about her new novel, Swan Song, which releases on June 11.

    Swan Song, the finale of Hilderbrand’s Nantucket series, follows Chief of Police Ed Kapenash as he solves one last mystery involving the newest couple in town, the Richardsons. After the 22-million dollar house purchased by the Richardsons burns down and their personal assistant is deemed missing, Kapenash is forced to delay his retirement and look into these flashy newcomers who have stirred up the tranquil island community. Swan Song delivers a compelling blend of sun-soaked drama, glittering gatherings, and intriguing mystery, while celebrating the allure of Nantucket itself.

    GBH News' Callie Crossley will moderate this conversation. Callie Crossley hosts the radio show and podcast Under the Radar with Callie Crossley and shares radio essays each Monday on GBH’s Morning Edition. She also co- hosts The Culture Show radio program which focuses on local and national cultural trends and perspectives. And she also offers commentary about cultural issues on the evening news program Greater Boston and on Boston Public Radio, GBH’s midday talk show. She is also a fill in host for the national podcast “Our Body Politic” and a frequent commentator on local and national television and radio programs.
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    Callie Crossley, co-host of The Culture Show, photographed at GBH’s Studio at the Boston Public Library on March 8, 2024.
    Meredith Nierman/Meredith Nierman GBH




    At Beyond the Page, we believe in the power of knowledge, the magic of stories, and the beauty of shared experiences. This event series features interactive sessions with renowned authors discussing their latest work and their writing process. Whether you're seeking profound discussions or heartfelt emotions, these events offer something truly special for everyone.

    This event offers two ticket options:
    Attend the event $0
    Attend the event + a SIGNED copy of Swan Song + GBH membership $60
    Please note that books will be shipped out following the event.

    
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    This event will be recorded and shared with anyone who RSVPs for this event.
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Open Studio with Jared Bowen

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You & Julia

“You & Julia” is a series that celebrates the legacy of Julia Child. Top chefs share their favorite stories, recipes, kitchen hacks, and other culinary tasks that they learned from the unforgettable chef, exploring how her contributions to the culinary world still resonate with cooking today. In the spirit of Julia, we encourage viewers to “be fearless, and above all have fun” by following along at home.

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