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Sensory Garden Provides Wintertime Oasis Amidst Turmoil

On Wednesday, February 11, the New Art Center in Newton, Massachusetts, provided a guided tour of its latest exhibit Sensory Garden. Chenoa Baker, curator of the exhibit, said the featured works cultivate a wintertime oasis amidst political, social, and cultural transition. She added that she and the 24 artists honor and prompt viewers’ experiences as a lodestar for self-awareness and emotional healing. Read more here.

Eric Carle Museum Displays Imaginative Characters, Experiences

The Eric Carle Museum in Amherst, Massachusetts pays tribute to the illustrator’s prominence in children’s literature. Carle created more than 70 picture books in his signature style – vibrant collage of acrylic painted tissue paper. Read more here.

Harvard Art Musuems at Night Bathe Crowd In Glimmer of Light

On the last Thursday of every month, the Harvard Art Museums opens its doors for a free nighttime event. From 5-9PM, visitors can explore the mutli-level galleries and congregate in the courtyard for food and drinks. Read more here.

Chappell Roan Drag Show Inspires Colorful Ensembles and Sequins In Back Bay

In a sea of magenta, sequins, and cowboy hats, patrons bounced in their seats, awaiting the start of the Chappell Roan drag brunch Saturday afternoon. Read more here.

Dorchester Brewing Company Partners With Fenway Health For T4T Event

On Thursday, January 16, Dorchester Brewing Company hosted a trans community night in its expansive 30,000 square foot facility. DBCo partnered with Fenway Health to bring trans vendors into the space. Read more here.

Lovestruck Books Opens January 17 In Harvard Square

Lovestruck Books officially opens on January 17th and has a packed events calendar that weekend. Activities include a Polaroid station and appearances by authors such as Jasmine Guillory and Chloe Gong. Read more here.

deCordova Sculpture Park Cultivates Conversation Between Art and the Environment

deCordova Sculpture Park is nestled along the southern shore of Flint’s Pond in Lincoln, Massachusetts. It is home to 30 acres of lawns, fields, forests, gardens, and terraces and is internationally recognized for its modern and contemporary art throughout the campus. Read more here.

Addison Gallery of American Art explores Indigenous Land, Everyday Life, Americans In Paris

The Addison Gallery of American Art stands tall amongst the lush Phillips Academy Andover campus. The museum invites students, faculty, and the general public to admire its collection of over 28,000 works that span from the 18th century to today. Read more here.

Peabody Essex Museum Refracts Light and Reflects on Historical Roots

Peabody Essex Museum captivates passerby on Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts. With expansive sandstone and brick walls along with a glass rooftop, the museum refracts light and reflects on historical roots. Read more here.

Anthony Williams’ Urban Nutcracker delights with energetic vibrancy at Shubert Theatre

The 2024 Holiday season marks the production’s 24th season onstage. Amidst a Boston backdrop, the show highlights the diversity of the city in its people and its creative and cultural expressions. Read more here.

One Year Anniversary of Arts Collaborative Medford

Fall 2024 marks the one year anniversary of Arts Collaborative Medford. I spoke with Boston-based artist Hilary Bouvier about her beautiful, abstract mural that welcomes visitors into the center. Read more to learn about Bouvier’s process and what ACM offers the Medford community.

December 9: Curated Cuisine

Dr. Jessica B Harris and Tamika Francis discussed Dr. Harris’s updated book “A Kwanzaa Keepsake and Cookbook: Celebrating the holiday with Family, Community, and Tradition.” Read more about their conversation at WBUR Cityspace.

Top Books I Read In 2024

This year I focused on reading. I read many novels, but my favorites were ones that delved into identity, belonging, and connection. My top ten novels left me with a thought to ponder or an observation to further explore.