Temptation Island reveals more authentic, tender relationships than in other reality tv
Temptation Island hit Netflix on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. In ten episodes, Temptation Island follows four unmarried couples yearning to test the fidelity of their relationships. The couples arrive in Hawaii and are introduced to 28 eligible men and women. The couples are then split up and head to their respective men’s villa and women’s…
“The Seasons” grapples with connection, identity amidst extreme weather
Vivaldi and Ruhl’s “The Seasons” made its world premiere on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at the Emerson Paramount Center. The performance, co-presented by ArtsEmerson and Boston Lyric Opera, follows five artists who seek refuge and creative inspiration at a remote farm. When extreme weather strikes, they are forced into survival mode, uncertain of their futures. …
Nightly’s 3rd album songs to drive to captures magical despair of relationships
Nightly released their third album songs to drive to on Friday, March 7, 2025. The album features 11 songs in the band’s signature style – dreamy, cinematic pop. Nightly began with cousins Jonathan Capeci and Joey Beretta making music together around Philadelphia. They later moved to Nashville to pursue their project Dinner and a Suit,…
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…
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. Before he became a well-known illustrator, Carle made linoleum prints, or linocuts, which resulted in silhouette-like images. He was commissioned…
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. Thursday, January 30 marked the museums’ most recent evening opportunity. The courtyard was bathed in a royal blue glow.…
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. A stud clad in a loose white tee and jeans sauntered into the rear of Summer Shack. They introduced themselves as DJ Live and mentioned they often collaborate with Dani’s,…
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. Local organizations included TransTape, Help by AMG, Pleasure Pie, The Queer Neighborhood Council, Pop Dildo, and Good Vibrations. These pop-up vendors along with Fenway…
Lovestruck Books Opens January 17 In Harvard Square
Lovestruck Books soft launched on December 17th, welcoming romance readers into its Cambridge space. The bookstore is located on Brattle Street and is the brainchild of founder Rachel Kanter. “It just felt like the fates were aligned for this to happen,” Kanter said. Kanter dives into the indie book sphere from education. She has taught…
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. Along the sprawling greens, visitors can find sculptures and site-specific installations. The park cultivates…