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…
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. The doors lead visitors to a rotunda replete with an ornate tiled floor and Paul…
Peabody Essex Museum Refracts Light and Reflects on Historical Roots
Peabody Essex Museum captivates passersby on Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts. A bright glass entrance welcomes visitors into the building. Sunlight seeps through the panes, playing around with shadows. The result ties together nature and science and art. Through the glass doors loom expansive sandstone and brick walls. A glass roof refracts light across the…
Anthony Williams’ Urban Nutcracker delights with energetic vibrancy at Shubert Theatre
Anthony Williams’ Urban Nutcracker ran at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre for the 2024 Holiday season. This year marked the production’s 24th year onstage. The Shubert Theatre is small and intimate. Concession stands sell popcorn, candy, and beverages. The butter from the popcorn and the sugar from the candy waft through the space. The show…