How the Smithsonian found its way to the small town of Ashby, Massachusetts
The Smithsonian Institute's 'Voices and Votes' exhibit brings a national conversation on democracy to the Ashby Free Public Library.
Sign up for GBH newsletters
GBH offers several newsletters focused on the topics that matter to you.
Culture in the News
Meet three authors who wrote some of the most banned books in America
Jodi Picoult, Maia Kobabe and Sandra Cisneros have each written books that have been challenged and banned throughout the country.
-
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio talks her newly mastered song, the power of music
Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio joins The Culture Show host Jared Bowen to talk about the influence of music in her life. Also, arts and culture journalist Joyce Kulhawik discusses the full list of Oscar nominees, and the British consul general to New England joins for a Robert Burns explainer. -
Remembering MLK in art beyond The Embrace
Julia Swanson of Art Walk Boston joins The Culture Show to map out where to find public art in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Also, Jha D Amazi talks about the importance of public memorials -
Good songs about sobriety for Dry January
For Dry January, a former pop critic for The New Yorker suggests great songs about not drinking. Many are by musicians who have been sober for decades.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
-
Episode 6, Season 2022<br> Author Talk: Clint Smith
A conversation with acclaimed author Clint Smith.| 48:28 -
Cellist Gautier Capuçon Plays Concerto for Cello No.1
Cellist Gautier Capuçon plays Camille Saint-Säens’ Concerto for Cello No. 1.| 2:30 -
Viennese Spirit Waltz from Vienna Philharmonic
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs Johann Strauss Jr.'s "Viennese Spirit" waltz.| 2:28 -
Episode 3, Season 2022<br> Author Talk: Kate Clifford Larson
PBS Books hosts a conversation with acclaimed author Clifford Larson at #NatBookFest| 50:44
