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anthropology
Lauren Gunderson's Foray into Artificial Intelligence
By: - May 25th, 2026When her younger sister is abducted and assumed murdered, Merril uses artificial intelligence to create a video replicant of Angie in order to keep her spirit alive. The quick learning AI Angie thinks that the police investigation was inadequate and suggests reopening the case. The process also brings Merril in touch with her estranged mother and her ex.
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John & Jen a Musical
Two Hander at Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge
By: - May 24th, 2026Set in the intimate Unicorn Theatre John & Jen a Musical is remarkable and compelling. As all of the dialogue is sung it may be argued this is more a mini opera than a conventional musical. The arc spans three decades with the tragedy of Vietnam as its fulcrum.
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Alvin Ouellet Shows at Images Cinema in Williamstown
Resemblances Recent Portrait Paintings
By: - May 25th, 2026This exhibit at Images Cinema in Williamstown, features figurative paintings completed by Alvin Ouellet in weekly model sessions at Figure of the River at The Muse in Housatonic MA over the past year.
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The House of Bernarda Alba
Garcia Lorca's 1936 Spanish Play Resonates Here and Now
By: - May 25th, 2026Bernarda Alba's husband has died. The traditionalist widow holds to conservative practices and vows that her five adult daughters will mourn with her for eight years. The play is a powerful metaphor for fascism and paternalism, both of which the playwright rejects.
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Cape Ann Museum Relaunches with Blockbuster
Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea Opens June 30
By: - May 22nd, 2026On June 30, the Cape Ann Museum (CAM) in Gloucester, Massachusetts, launches Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea featuring 82 works of art from 26 lending institutions, including 16 museums across the country. On view at the Cape Ann Museum through September 27, 2026, the exhibition is guest curated by Eliza Rathbone, Chief Curator Emerita at The Phillips Collection. Following its Gloucester debut, the exhibition will travel to The Phillips Collection in Washington, DC.
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The Abundance of the Present
Movement One
By: - May 19th, 2026Those of an age will remember the television show “Dragnet” with Sergeant Joe Friday. It began with the over-voice saying: “Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear/see is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent.” In this case, though, there is no name to change. There is only the writer and the machine, recounting ten days in May when something startling occurred right here in North Adams. The story you are about to read is true, embellished only with a little bit of atmosphere in its telling.
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The Met, Money, and New York Times
Adam Nagourney Meets Peter Gelb
By: - May 21st, 2026Is Adam Nagourney 's interview of Peter Gelb nepotism at work? At least the topic of financing the arts came up.
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Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill
Ivoryton Playhouse
By: - May 20th, 2026Playing Billie Holiday is the type of meaty role any actor would die for. Billie Holiday is revered as one of, if not the premiere, jazz singers of the 20th century. Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill by Lanie Robertson, is receiving an excellent production at Ivoryton Playhouse.
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Experiments in Opera at HERE
Constance the Con Artist is Brazen Fun
By: - May 20th, 2026Experiments in Opera’s new opera, Constance: A Confession, is the sixth opera created in a unique collaborative Writers' Room. It is modeled on workshops like the one in the movie Mank. Writers and composers gather together and hash out wonderful tales. They are often serials, like soap operas. Yet these are serious soap operas with many laugh-out-loud moments. Attending an Experiments in Opera evening is unqualified fun.
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Sarasota Orchestra Update
Anonymous Gift Toward New Music Center
By: - May 21st, 2026In the latest step toward the realization of its future home, the Sarasota Orchestra announces a gift of $11.7 million from an anonymous donor toward its new music center project on Fruitville Road west of I-75. The donation brings the publicly announced total of fundraising for the center, which is estimated to cost from $375 to $425 million in total, to nearly $87 million.
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Robert S. Neuman: Selected Works from 1950-1979
Clark Gallery
By: - May 23rd, 2026Clark Gallery presents Robert S. Neuman: Selected Works from 1950-1979. This retrospective chronicles Neuman’s most formative decades as an artist, as unabashedly bold color and the human experience became the cornerstones of his artistic practice.
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Summer at the Naumburg
Wonderful Free concerts in Central Park
By: - May 21st, 2026This year's edition, the 121st season, runs June 9 through August 4, 2026 with five spectacular programs featuring world-class ensembles and soloists at the historic Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park (mid-park at 72nd St.). Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m., no reservations are needed. All will be broadcast live and streamed on WQXR for those unable to attend in person. Visit naumburgconcerts.org for more information and programs
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Ed Andrews: Ball of Confusion
Boston Sculptors
By: - May 21st, 2026A new interactive sculpture entitled Rook anchors the exhibition, inviting viewers to select geographic locations of their choice, while the piece responds by providing the live weather conditions of that location, and translates temperature and wind speed into shifting patterns of color, light, and motion. Blending sculpture, technology, and environmental data, Rook transforms atmospheric information into a continuously evolving visual experience shaped by an invisible network of global systems.
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Photographer Carl Chiarenza at 90
Was First American to Earn a PhD on a Living Photographer
By: - May 18th, 2026At Boston University I monitored the lectures and seminars of Carl Chiarenza. Anything I know about photography derives from him. More than a professor, as he was to many, Carl was a mentor and friend. Over the years I have posted about his publications and exhibitions. His impact on the field is unprecedented. Often he made his points with ironic insight and humor.
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Call It In the Air
Sheer InsanityLondon 1982
By: - May 18th, 2026Our readers are familiar with Greg Light as one half of the the Parisian dishwashers. Here is the first chapter of a new novel.
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Summer at Clark Art Institute
Full Schedule of Events
By: - May 18th, 2026The Clark Art Institute announces its summer 2026 events lineup, encouraging visitors to engage with art and nature both inside the galleries and on the grounds. Featuring talks and tours, nature programs, performing arts events, family programs, and special events connected to our summer exhibitions and renowned permanent collection, there is something for all ages
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Heartbeat Opera Punches Up Vanessa
Samuel Barber's Opera in Shadowy Chamber Form
By: - May 18th, 2026Samuel Barber’s Vanessa is playing at the Baruch Performing Arts Center after a smashing run at the Williamstown Theatre Festival last summer. R. B. Schlather, also of Hudson Hall, directs: Hot sex in a cold clime. This story was originally told in veils and mirrors, which have been translated into shadows by Heartbeat Opera.
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Alec Baldwin at Tanglewood
Premiere of Philip Glass Symphony
By: - May 15th, 2026Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin will narrate the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait on Sunday, July 5 at 2:30 p.m. in the Koussevitzky Music Shed. The award-winning actor and classical music enthusiast joins a special Independence Day weekend program that features two other Lincoln-inspired works. The centerpiece is the world premiere of Philip Glass’ Symphony No. 15.
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Venice Theatre Season
Hurricane Damaged Jervey Theatre Reopens Early 2027
By: - May 16th, 2026For Venice Theatre, reconstruction of its hurricane-damaged mainstage Jervey Theatre “influenced every decision” that was made about show selection for the 2026-27 season, said Interim Artistic Director Murray Chase.
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Ringling's Art of Performance Series
Ringling's Art of Performance Series
By: - May 16th, 2026The lineup for the eclectic performing arts program epitomizes the vision of The Ringling’s first director, Everett “Chick” Austin, who believed a museum’s role was not to simply be a repository for gilt-framed Old Masters, but a living, dynamic space where all art forms intersect to stretch patrons’ palates, minds and imaginations.
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Goodspeed Opera House Rocks
Fine Production of Jesus Christ Superstar
By: - May 13th, 2026As expected, this is a very good production of the show; Justin Matthew Sargent, the lead, has played the role before, including as a stand-in for John Legend during rehearsals of the television live television production. His experience shows not only in the vocals, but also in the interpretation of the role. His Jesus is gentle, determined, but also scared.
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Death of Classical Previews the Met Opera
Missy Mazzoli and Gabriela Lena Frank Featured in Underworld Venues
By: - May 10th, 2026Death of Classical is a spunky classical music producer that takes performers and audiences into strange and wonderful spaces, where they enjoy whiskey, burgers, and music. In the past week, the composers of two upcoming productions of the Metropolitan Opera have been previewed.
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Leadership Changes for Berkshire's WAM Theatre
Erin Patrick Now Managing Director at WAM.
By: - May 12th, 2026The Board of Directors of WAM Theatre, in partnership with Artistic Director Genée Coreno, announces a leadership transition as Managing Director Molly Merrihew steps into the role of Executive Director at Shakespeare & Company. WAM Theatre is proud to promote General Manager Erin Patrick into the role of Managing Director at WAM.
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Florida Studio Theatre Leadership Changes
Artistic Director Since 1980 Richard Hopkins Retires
By: - May 12th, 2026FST leaders preparing for long-planned retirement and evolution. Richard Hopkins has served as producing artistic director since 1980 and will retire after helping to transition in new leaders.
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Manship Artists Residency
Honoring Poet Charles Coe
By: - May 12th, 2026Perhaps you knew Charles personally, or you encountered his work at readings and through conversations across Massachusetts and beyond. You may not be aware, but as one of our earliest residents at Manship, one with a past at the Mass Cultural Council, Charles helped shape the residency at a formative moment in our history.
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