More than the ‘Big Head’: MFA hosts largest exhibit of Roxbury artist John Wilson’s work
The exhibit spans six decades of John Wilson's work, including drawing, paintings, sketches and sculptures.
Music & Culture Events
-
In PersonGBH 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.
Sign up for GBH newsletters
GBH offers several newsletters focused on the topics that matter to you.
Culture in the News
Brand new books: Stephen King's latest, plus tales of a tired mom and a scary stalker
Holly Gibney is back in King's thriller, Never Flinch. The Stalker follows a manipulative man. Happily ever after is evasive in Consider Yourself Kissed. Plus, new work from Tash Aw and Etgar Keret.
-
Two experts unpack Barbra Streisand's long-awaited memoir
Barbra Streisand spent a decade writing 'My Name is Barbra,' and fans and critics alike have heaped praise onto the 1,000 page book. -
Unpacking museum cyberattacks, Mickey Mouse and movies on 'The Culture Show'
A cyberattack hit museums across the country, including the Museum of Fine Arts right here in Boston. Jared Bowen, Edgar B Herwick III and Callie Crossley discuss it and other headlines from this week in arts. -
Jeremy Eichler explores music as memory in new book, 'Time's Echo'
The author and historian joins The Culture Show to talk about his book, "Time's Echo," after a conversation with Michael J. Bobbitt on the state of the arts in Massachusetts
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
-
Episode 12, Season 2024<br> "the year of the buttered cat" by Susan & Lexi Haas
Authors Susan & Lexi Haas discuss their novel "the year of the buttered cat".| 36:19 -
Episode 11, Season 2024<br> "Goodnight Thoughts" by Max Greenfield
Join PBS Books for the Library of Congress National Book Festival featuring author Max Greenfield.| 28:32 -
Episode 10, Season 2024<br> "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros
Join PBS Books during the Library of Congress National Book Festival with author Sandra Cisneros.| 29:23 -
Episode 5, Season 5<br> What Makes Heavy Metal Sound Devilish?
Inspired by horror movies and dark themes, legendary bands created a theatrically dark genre, Metal.| 12:20
