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.
Music & Culture Events
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The Ulysses Quartet at The Boston Public Library (May 2025)
Join GBH Music's quartet in residence, the Ulysses Quartet, for a performance at the Boston Public Library! -
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GBH Music Presents JazzNOW: Gabrielle Goodman in tribute to Ella Fitzgerald
GBH Music and JazzBoston close the 2025 JazzNOW series with a tribute to jazz icon Ella Fitzgerald, featuring acclaimed Boston-based vocalist Gabrielle Goodman. Ella Fitzgerald, celebrated for her groundbreaking scat improvisation, impeccable vocal technique, and definitive interpretations of the Great American Songbook, redefined jazz over her 60-year career, earning 13 Grammys and breaking barriers for women and Black artists. Gabrielle Goodman and her band honor Fitzgerald’s legacy with fresh interpretations of the works that made her "The First Lady of Song." A professor at Berklee College of Music, Goodman is a versatile artist whose career spans jazz, R&B, classical, and gospel. She has performed with legends like Chaka Khan, Nancy Wilson, and Roberta Flack, who called her "one of the finest singers today." Goodman has released six acclaimed albums, including Travelin' Light and Until We Love on the Verve label, and was paired with Ella Fitzgerald recordings on a compilation album from Verve. She has also performed internationally at major jazz festivals.
Photo credit: Courtesy of the artist, Gabrielle Goodman
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In Person
June 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!
Registration is encouraged for this free event.
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Culture in the News
'Acoustic Rooster' brings jazz to GBH Kids
Mark McLean, composer for the new series based on the beloved book by Kwame Alexander, tells GBH Music's Jazz on 89.7 hosts Al Davis and Va Lynda Robinson about his tunes and the inspiration behind them.
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Local musicians and DJs shine on Boston’s 'Dear Summer: Volume 2' mixtape
Boston's second city sponsored mixtape, “Dear Summer: Volume 2” is live, featuring a new set of artists for 2024. -
Kate Pierson ventures from the B-52s 'mothership' for solo show on Cape Cod
The founding member of The B-52s joins The Culture Show ahead of her appearance at the Cape Cod Arts & Jazz Festival on Aug. 21. -
Ken Leung on 'Industry,' the finance show for everyone
The actor, who has been known for decades for his roles in programs like "Lost," "Star Wars," and "X-Men," joins The Culture Show to preview the third season of HBO's "Industry."
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