Boston Museum of Fine Arts returns looted artifacts
The return was made at a ceremony at the Consulate General of Nigeria in New York City.
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At Cambridge Juneteenth event, local artists prioritize resilience and joy
The event "Juneteenth: Freedom & Form" features the work of six local Black artists.
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Director Alexander Payne talks about 'The Holdovers,' Paul Giamatti and shooting in New England
Oscar-winning director Alexander Payne talks to GBH's Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen about his new film, “The Holdovers,” which opens in Boston on Friday, November 3rd. The film, a 70s period piece set over a winter break at a New England area prep school, focuses on the relationship among a cantankerous history teacher, Paul, his rebellious student, Angus, and the school’s head cook, Mary, who lost her son — a soldier recently killed in Vietnam. -
Author Marta McDowell explores how gardening inspires mystery writers
It’s the month of all things spooky and scary, from horror movies to haunted mansions. But what about gardens? Turns out there's an unexpected sinister side to gardening, and writer and gardener Marta McDowell traces the connection between gardening and crime fiction in her book, "Gardening Can Be Murder: How Poisonous Poppies, Sinister Shovels, and Grim Gardens Have Inspired Mystery Writers." -
'The Shark is Broken' takes a behind the scenes look at the filming of 'Jaws'
Playwright Ian Shaw recently spoke to GBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen about the inspiration and process behind the creation of “The Shark Is Broken,” as well as what it’s like to play his father onstage.
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Explore the legacy of Jan Karski, reluctant World War II hero and Holocaust witness.| 1:15
