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Music & Culture Events
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In PersonGBH Jazz Night with Lihi Haruvi (Boston Public Library)
GBH Jazz Nights welcome saxophonist Lihi Haruvi and her eclectic quartet of mandolin, bass, and percussion. This unique ensemble delivers an unforgettable evening of genre-blending music, where folk meets jazz - driving improvisation into a powerful, immersive soundscape, with a special highlight on the rarely heard soprano saxophone.
GBH Jazz Nights showcase the incredible range of jazz talent in the Greater Boston area. The series is co-hosted by JazzBoston and GBH Music, taking place on the second Thursday of every month from September through May. Tickets are free, but registration is encouraged. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early! By registering, you agree to receive email communications from GBH Music.
GBH Jazz Nights are made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund. -
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The Fall of Justice: Inside a System Under Siege
Join acclaimed historian Heather Cox Richardson in conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters Carol Leonnig and Aaron C. Davis for a powerful discussion about their explosive new book, INJUSTICE: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America’s Justice Department (releasing November 4).
The behind-the-scenes story of a decade-long subversion of one of America’s most vital institutions to the unprecedented political challenges presented during the Trump administration, INJUSTICE exposes how the nation’s Justice Department was transformed into a battleground for democracy itself. Leonnig and Davis take readers deep into the heart of this struggle, revealing the extraordinary pressures, covert battles, and efforts within the department as it grappled with threats to the rule of law.
Hear from these three thought leaders as they dive in, sharing the stories behind the headlines and engaging in a vital conversation to illuminate the ongoing crisis and its profound implications for the future of justice, accountability, and democracy in the United States.
This event offers two ticket options:- Attend the event: $0
- Attend the event + receive a SIGNED copy of INJUSTICE + GBH Membership (includes PBS Passport): $60
Schedule of Events
6:00pm: Doors open to Yawkey Theater (seating is general admission)
6:30pm: Conversation with Carol Leonnig and Aaron C. Davis, moderated by Heather Cox Richardson begins
7:30pm: Book signing and light reception (Note: Only books purchased through this event will be eligible for signature) -
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Let it Snow! with the Rasa Quartet at the Boston Public Library
GBH Music welcomes the Rasa String Quartet to the Boston Public Library for a free holiday program, hosted by CRB Classical 99.5 midday host Edyn-Mae Stevenson! Let it Snow! features heartwarming folk tunes, holiday traditionals, and classic hits from the most wonderful time of the year. Take shelter at the BPL and warm up with an hour of festive, live music.
Formed in 2019, the Rasa String Quartet brings together violinists Emma Powell and Maura Shawn Scanlin, violist Kiyoshi Hayashi, and cellist Mina Kim. The Rasa String Quartet is dedicated to exploring the musical space where classical and folk traditions intersect and influence one another. In Sanskrit, the term ‘rasa’ refers to the indescribable power of art to move, inspire, and connect us—a quality Rasa String Quartet strives to embody in every performance. The Rasa String Quartet will perform four free concerts at the BPL throughout the 2025-2026 GBH Music Season.
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