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
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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.
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Culture in the News
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ArrowFest kicks off grand opening of new Arrow Street Arts center
The new performance art space takes over the former Oberon theater in Harvard Square in Cambridge. -
The music of Mars takes over the Museum of Science
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What does the future of hip-hop sound like? These Cambridge kids are creating it.
At The Hip Hop Transformation, young people are given professional tools and guidance to make music — and a crash course in the history of the art.
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