Summer is upon us and is definitely bringing the heat. Now’s the time to kick back, relax, and soak in all that vitamin D. As we approach this upcoming July 4th weekend, we’ve got you covered with fun you can enjoy all summer long.
Yours in media,
Elizabeth He, Visual Communications Editor
P.S. Thank you for telling us what you’re reading. Your top pick from our survey was The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. Enjoy!
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Mouth-Watering Recipes
Rhode Island–Style Calamari
Rhode Island is the only place in the nation that has an official state appetizer. Get the ingredients.
Red, White & Blue(berry) Pie
Celebrate the Fourth with this refreshingly light, patriotic-hued pie. Yum!
Chili-Pineapple Margarita
Are you looking for a cocktail with a kick? Sip sip.
Hungry for more? Check out more recipes.
On the Cape
50 Years Later, the Music of Jaws Still Delights and Frightens
The now-iconic score made waves when it was first released in 1975. What makes it stand out to this day?
Summer Artist Colonies: Cape Cod and Cape Ann
Watch a shimmering discussion about artists and the “utopias” they created for their friends, families, and students. Check out who worked on the North Shore!
The Garden Lady Talks About Fireflies
They’re everyone’s favorite magical summer insect. Why do they flash?
Sounds of Summer
City of Boston’s “Dear Summer” Mixtape
Listen to music from six DJs and 17 artists (6-1-7, get it?) Under the Radar’s Callie Crossley sits down with the mixtape’s co-producers. Dive into the Boston music scene.
John Williams’ Playlist, with the Boston Pops!
Keith Lockhart leads a program specially curated by John Williams. Listen to his selections.
The 2025 Tanglewood Season
If you don’t plan to travel to the Berkshires, CRB Classical 99.5 has you covered with live broadcasts starting July 5 through August 24. Tune in at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and 7pm on Sundays. See the schedule and listen here.
Summer Throwbacks
Scenes of Summer
Browse through a new AMERICAN EXPERIENCE collection of images celebrating summer in America throughout the 20th century. See the first original drive-in movie theater.
1960 Signed Ice Cream Cone Display
Giles Moon appraises this item. Which famous star signed it?
The Hottest Shows
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