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The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour


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Take a surreal coach trip with John, Paul, George and Ringo and hear classic tracks like “I Am the Walrus”, “The Fool on the Hill", and “Your Mother Should Know”.

Pop Culture

The Planetarium Laser Show Returns — with a Twist


By Anne Mostue
Cool, man: This summer, the Museum of Science is bringing back the traditional laser/rock show ... with digital animation, and without lasers.
Film & Television

'America': A Gleefully Violent Pop-Culture Pushback



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By Ella Taylor
In a black comedy taking aim at American popular culture, a middle-aged man with terminal cancer (Joel Murray) decides to kill lowlifes — including texting moviegoers and reality TV stars. Critic Ella Taylor says God Bless America is a one-trick pony, but delivers venomous cultural criticism.
Pop Culture

Blasts From The Past: The Art Of Video Games


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By NPR Staff
Greater Boston

Boston Derby Dames Get Rollin'


By Jared Bowen
With 65 skaters among five teams, including the Cosmonaughties, the Nutcrackers and the Wicked Pissahs, the teams routinely sell out the 1300-person arena.
Pop Culture

Lady Gaga at Harvard


By WGBH News & Wires
The singer launched her Born This Way Foundation at Harvard accompanied by an all-star lineup — and the Twitterverse liked it.
Pop Culture

Make It Extra Black: Baratunde's Guide to Race Relations


Comedian Baratunde Thurston mined his own history for a fresh take on identity, race and politics.
Arts & Living

After 23 Years, 'Simpsons' Hits 500th Episode


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The TV show The Simpsons is airing its 500th episode on Sunday. In its 23 season run, the show has had hundreds of guest stars. NPR's Melissa Block and Robert Siegel offer a look back with insight a few of the people who know it best: the writers.
Greater Boston

'Modern Warfare 3' Video Game Hits The Shelves


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By Jared Bowen
It had nothing to do with a new Apple device or the latest Twilight movie. Monday at midnight people lined up at electronics stores waiting to be among the first to buy the latest video game in the "Call of Duty Series." It will likely become the best-selling game of all time. And it's all about very violent combat.
Film

A New Movie: Starring You.



By Arthur Smith
There's been a YouTube orchestra, a YouTube chorus, and now...one day in the life of the world turned into a "Crowd Sourced" film.
Movies

Nominees For The 83rd Annual Academy Awards

The King's Speech, The Social Network, The Kids Are All Right among top nominees for the 83rd Academy Awards. See the full list of nominees. 
Local Voices

The Afghanistan War: The Status Quo?


By Kelly Bates
We can’t imagine America without the Afghanistan War even though we have done almost everything possible to eliminate terrorism -- except for declare peace. We are numb to this war and it's time to snap out of it.
The Emily Rooney Show

Rushdie Explores Video Games In New Novel


THE EMILY ROONEY SHOW
By Jess Bidgood
World-famous author Salman Rushdie discussed parenthood, Harry Potter and his new novel, Luka and the Fire of Life with WGBH's Emily Rooney.
World News

In China, Looking For Mr. Right (Or Right Enough)


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By Rob Gifford
Just underneath China's modern, shiny surface, many aspects of life are still very traditional.
Pop Culture

'I Love My Hair': A Father's Tribute To His Daughter


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By NPR Staff
A little Muppet girl has started a sensation. The brown doll with a beautifully kinky mop of hair sings "I Love My Hair." The song was written by Joey Mazzarino, Sesame Street's head writer. He wrote the song to help his adopted daughter celebrate herself and, of course, her hair.
The Emily Rooney Show

You Tell Us: Thumbs Up Or Thumbs Down?


THE EMILY ROONEY SHOW
Add your voice to the weekly Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down session on The Emily Rooney Show. Tell us whether you say "yea" or "nay" to the following newsmaking moments from this week -- and see what others said.
Kids' Classical Hour

Wacky Warner Wevue


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Join Ray Brown on Kids' Classical Hour for all the classical favorites from Bugs, Elmer, and the rest!
Arts

Center Stage


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Watch Center Stage with Jared Bowen, and see what other fans of the program are saying.
Local Voices

Frank Frazetta


By Carlo Rotella

If you ever owned a Conan the Barbarian comic book or Molly Hatchet album, then you are family with the epic illustrations of artist Frazetta. Carlo Rotella remembers his legacy and his legend.

The Daily Dish

Music, dancing, and loukaniko: Greek Independence Day in Boston Common


The Daily Dish Blog
WGBH LearningTours presents: Mediterranean Voyage of Discovery with Diane Rehm and Scott Simon
By Cathy Huyghe

The Greek Independence Day festival took over Boston Common on Sunday.

The Daily Dish

Wine dinner this Friday at BOKX 109; special discount for WGBH members

The Daily Dish

High-low mix strikes edgy balance at Deep Ellum



By Cathy Huyghe

Deep Ellum manages to balance high and low — whether you’re talking about the items on the menu or the interior decor or the drinks list — and that balancing act conveys a sense of edginess that appeals to a wide swath of customers.

Foodie Blog

Finding Champagne in unexpected places

By Cathy Huyghe

There’s a shop on Newbury Street called Fresh that sells skincare products, soaps, and perfumes. It is not a place you’d expect to find the chicest wine tasting in town.

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Fresh: Store Locations

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