Regie Gibson announced as first Poet Laureate of Massachusetts
Governor Maura Healey shared more details about the new role at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem Friday.
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Culture in the News
‘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.
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Boston-area bookstores make the silver screen in Oscar-nominees 'The Holdovers' and 'American Fiction'
Boston-area bookstores are getting their moment in the spotlight, with Brattle Book Shop and Brookline Booksmith making the big screen in some of this year’s Oscar-nominated films. -
Mayor Wu hopes to expand free museum admissions program for BPS students and families
The mayor's vision for the program allows Boston Public School students and families to visit several area institutions for free. -
Actor Danny Burgos balances 'Moulin Rouge!' with a medical career
Actor Danny Burgos joins us to talk about his role in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" as well as his other role: a full-time nurse. After that, Patrice Maye, executive director of South Shore Art Center, will be joining us to discuss the Boston South Visual Arts Trail. Finally, Mayor Michelle Wu joins us to discuss the city's newest arts and culture initiatives.
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Garth Brooks | "Daniel"
Garth Brooks performs "Daniel" at the 2024 LOC Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert.| 3:57 -
Joyce DiDonato and Ryan McKinny in "Dead Man Walking"
Joyce DiDonato and Ryan McKinny perform the Act II aria.| 1:32 -
Episode 6, Season 2024<br> Author Talk with ReShonda Tate
Bestselling author ReShonda Tate discusses her new novel "The Queen of Sugar Hill".| 32:28 -
Episode 5, Season 2024<br> Author Talk with Tracy Subisak
PBS Books chats with author and illustrator Tracy Subisak about her book "Sorry, Snail".| 13:39
