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Culture in the News
Omar Thomas on making “Griot Songs” at GBH
Omar Thomas is a large ensemble composer who’s had work commissioned by Eastman New Jazz Ensemble, the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus, and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. His newest album, “Griot Songs,” was recorded entirely in the GBH Fraser Performance Studio. He spoke to Al Davis and Va Lynda Robinson about the process.
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ICA's longtime director Jill Medvedow is stepping down
In a quarter century at its helm, she transformed it from a small museum with 10,000 annual visitors to around 310,000 today. -
Paranormal romance gives readers an escape beyond Halloween
Romance books featuring spooky characters are on the rise and filling the shelves of bookstores year round, not just during Halloween season. -
Watertown's New Repertory Theatre closing after 40 seasons
The New Repertory Theatre said it could no longer sustain itself, citing pandemic challenges and declining donations.
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More Culture Programs
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Episode 23, Season 50<br> Leonard Bernstein's Kaddish Symphony
Great Performances presents Leonard Bernstein’s Kaddish symphony.| 49:07 -
Episode 4015, Season 40<br> Moonlit Serenade
Nicholas Hankins paints a moonlit stream in this moody Bob Ross landscape. -
Episode 4024, Season 40<br> Winter Solitude
Bob Ross shows us how to paint a beautiful and detailed winter scene. -
Episode 4025, Season 40<br> September Song
Nicholas Hankins paints a foggy, early morning Bob Ross landscape.
