‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ showcases the joys and struggles of immigrants in America
The SpeakEasy Stage's production of the Tony Award-winning play centers hair braiders and their lives over one day in the salon in which they work.
Music & Culture Events
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In PersonJune 2025 Outspoken Saturdays
The GBH BPL studio will host Outspoken Saturdays, a spoken word poetry event for emerging artists. Every first Saturday of the month, the series will be created in collaboration with spoken word artist Amanda Shea. Join us!
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In Person
GBH Music Presents: Christina Day Martinson and Friends
Join Grammy-nominated baroque violinist Christina Day Martinson and her acclaimed collaborators for an intimate recital celebrating her extraordinary career and the forthcoming documentary A Second Movement, which captures her life story and artistry. The evening showcases the full breadth of Christina’s musical expression, featuring selections from her Grammy-nominated album Biber: The Mystery Sonatas alongside new compositions. Hosted by WCRB’s Brian McCreath, this special performance also includes conversations with Christina and features guest performers: theorbo player Michael Leopold, composer and pianist Olivia Pérez-Collellmir, and composer/musician Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol.
Photo credit: Courtesy of A Second Movement.
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Culture in the News
New book spotlights Madam C.J. Walker’s daughter A’Lelia, who forged her own path
The daughter of America's first Black millionaire became the “joy goddess” of Harlem in the 1920s.
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Storied Coolidge Corner Theatre reopens after major expansion
The historic Brookline cinema looks to be a regional gathering space for movie lovers. -
New England Conservatory gears up to celebrate a New England composer
Charles Ives turns 150 this year. In honor of him, the New England Conservatory is hosting a series of events highlighting his work. The NEC's Stephen Drury joins The Culture Show to talk about the event. -
Garrard Conley hopes to 'unerase' queer history in Puritan New England with 'All the World Beside'
The "Boy Erased" author joins GBH News to discuss his new novel, "All the World Beside."
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Episode 4130, Season 41<br> Secluded Forest
On a vertical canvas Bob Ross paints the deepest, darkest place in the forest. -
Episode 4105, Season 41<br> Florida's Glory
Bob Ross creates a painting within the shape of the state of Florida. -
Episode 4102, Season 41<br> Frozen Beauty in Vignette
Snow-covered landscape, icy pond and cabin, compliments of Bob Ross. -
Episode 4109, Season 41<br> Barn in Snow Oval
Big ol' country barn snuggled in the snow.
