Three new playlist picks coming right to you from Brian McCreath, director of production at GBH Music and host of CRB’s Boston Symphony Orchestra broadcast.

He draws from his nearly two decades of growing an audience for his band to deliver a blueprint on how to animate and engage people to take political action.

The book was produced by three naturalized U.S. citizens and shares the many paths to becoming American.

GBH presents a national virtual event honoring chef/culinary personality, Jacques Pépin.

Jacques sits down for a wide ranging discussion with Francis Lam, host of The Splendid Table. Jacques will share reflections on his career, his decades-long connection to public media, the important work he does with his foundation, and his enduring role as a culinary icon. There will also be time during the event where you can ask Jacques your own questions.

Our virtual event occurs a few weeks in advance of Jacques’ s 90^th birthday, which occurs on Dec. 18, 2025. Join us to celebrate all things Jacques!

More about Jacques Pépin: The winner of sixteen James Beard Awards and author of over thirty cookbooks, including The Apprentice, Essential Pépin, and Jacques Pépin Quick & Simple, Jacques Pépin is a chef, author, television personality, educator, and artist. He has starred in thirteen acclaimed PBS cooking series. His dedication to culinary education led to the creation of the Jacques Pépin Foundation in 2016.

More about event host Francis Lam: Francis Lam is the host of The Splendid Table, produced by American Public Media. Lam is the former Eat columnist for The New York Times Magazine and is Vice President and Editor in-Chief at Clarkson Potter, a division within Penguin Random House. For two seasons, Lam was a regular judge on Bravo’s hit show, Top Chef Masters. An award-winning writer, Lam has written for numerous publications, including Gourmet, Bon Appetít, Food & Wine, Men’s Journal, and the Financial Times.

Ticket price: $120 (includes a Zoom link to join the live 90-minute Zoom Webinar event on Nov. 7. An autographed hard cover copy of Jacques’s newest book, The Art of Jacques Pépin, will be mailed to the ticket purchaser’s address).


Photo credit: Tom Hopkins

The museum will focus on educating visitors and the community about the Holocaust.

This week, in celebration of AMERICAN EXPERIENCE's new film Mr. Polaroid, we dive deep into photography with stolen portraits, Boston history on film, images from deep space, and music photos.

David Schumacher, who has led Café Jazz for 25 years, brought the annual tradition with him from his own high school jazz band days.

These live performances from over 50 years ago haven't been heard since the concerts.

Dive into stories and videos about two beautiful art forms: poetry and jazz.

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.