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Culture
Fall concerts that will surprise and delight
Enjoy this season’s stellar lineup, including a lyrical spin on Dvorak’s Violin Concerto to the premiere of a new piece by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Tania León.
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Culture
Is Leap Day lucky for the Boston Celtics or is it cursed?
We dove into every game the Celtics played on Leap Day since the NBA was formed.
February 28, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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BOStoday’s coffee shop bracket
We want to know: Where is the best coffee in Boston? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
February 26, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Boston Public Library to host open house with special collection items for Black History Month
See a variety of items including photographs of the March on Boston Common, a signed Langston Hughes book, and more.
February 23, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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Culture
2024 early voting guide in Boston, MA
Prepare for Presidential Primaries on from Saturday, Feb. 24 to Election Day on Tuesday, March 5.
February 22, 2024
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Dayten Rose
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Culture
Cori Copley featured at Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala
The canine celebrity will be honored as “Hardest Working Dog” by the Queen of Country on Wednesday, Feb. 21 on CBS.
February 20, 2024
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Dayten Rose
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Culture
New TD Garden bag policy
We’re unpacking the rules for the new bag policy for your next trip to TD Garden.
February 19, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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Culture
Learn about the equestrian statue of George Washington in Boston’s Public Garden
This Presidents Day, we’re talking about an iconic Boston statue: who made it, who cares for it, and why we should care about it.
February 16, 2024
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Food
Local chef to compete on “Top Chef” in March
Watch Valentine Howell Jr. turn up the heat when the newest season premieres on Wednesday, March 20 at 9 p.m.
February 13, 2024
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Jessica Burton
The cast of "Pretty Woman: The Musical" poses onstage, with a backdrop featuring signs and scenery that depict a stylized Rodeo Drive
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🎶 “Pretty Woman” coming down the street to the Emerson Colonial Theatre
“Pretty Woman: The Musical” will run at the Emerson Colonial Theatre Tuesday, Feb. 27-Sunday, March 3.
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3 new bookstores in Boston
The city is all booked up — read up on three new bookshops in the works for Beacon Hill, Davis Square, and Dorchester.
February 9, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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Boston Cultural Council grant awardees announced
The grant supports local arts and cultural programming
May 2, 2024
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Culture
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May 1, 2024
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