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Crafts take shape in new MFA exhibit

Crafts take shape in new MFA exhibit

September 17, 2015
The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) challenges conventional crafts to take a different form in its new exhibit, “Crafted: Objects in Flux.”
Boston Comedy Arts Festival Delivers Laughs

Boston Comedy Arts Festival Delivers Laughs

September 17, 2015
Laughter brings people together, but a comedy festival brings the laugh makers together.
BØRNS energizes crowd with indie-pop

BØRNS energizes crowd with indie-pop

September 17, 2015
Indie pop singer-songwriter BØRNS, known for the hit single “Electric Love,” played a sold-out show in afterHOURS last Wednesday.
Rustic restaurant brings diversity to Southie

Rustic restaurant brings diversity to Southie

September 17, 2015
The exposed brick, concrete floors and repurposed wood tables are all part of the aesthetic, bartender Zack Emonds says of the newly opened Coppersmith restaurant.
Huskies for Israel show Israeli culture

Huskies for Israel show Israeli culture

September 9, 2015
A flag of blue and white hung from a table. Biting into fresh falafel, Northeastern University students stood and talked about the religion and nation of Israel.
MFA exhibits influence of Hokusai

MFA exhibits influence of Hokusai

September 9, 2015
A 160-year-old handscroll adorned with ink lies unrolled in the middle of the exhibit. The artist is Takai Kozan, a pupil of 19th century Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai.
Event Calendar: Sept. 10 - Sept. 16

Event Calendar: Sept. 10 – Sept. 16

September 9, 2015

By Megan O'Brien, deputy inside editor Event of the Week: Saturday, Sept. 12 What better way to kick off a semester in Boston than with thousands of other college students at Fenway Park? CollegeFest is New England’s biggest back-to-school event, featuring live music,...

Cory Henry brings Berklee to its feet

Cory Henry brings Berklee to its feet

September 9, 2015
Cory Henry stomped, whooped and yelped through his piano set. Looking down at his mini grand piano, he played his music with precision.
"Broken Glass" opens with a bang

“Broken Glass” opens with a bang

September 9, 2015
He dragged his paralyzed wife out of her wheelchair and screamed, “What are you doing?” Her legs hung limp and she collapsed onto the ground, weeping.
CAMD professor writes "The Gameful World"

CAMD professor writes “The Gameful World”

April 16, 2015
The word “gamification,” the use of game design in contexts other than entertainment games, started popping up in the world of academia in 2011. However, Assistant Professor of game design Sebastian Deterding, who recently joined Northeastern’s faculty, was ahead of the curve.
Jason Derulo plays annual Springfest concert

Jason Derulo plays annual Springfest concert

April 16, 2015
Students swarmed Matthews Arena on Saturday for the annual Springfest concert headlined by “Talk Dirty” singer Jason Derulo with electric-heavy opening bands Awolnation and The Knocks.
Event Calendar:  April 16 - April 22

Event Calendar: April 16 – April 22

April 16, 2015
Event of the Week: Sunday, April 19 Preparing for Monday’s marathon event? Head over to the South Street Diner to fuel up with its annual all-you-can-eat pancake phenomenon. As Boston’s only 24-hour, seven-day-a-week diner, the South Street Diner has been featured in many movies including the Kevin Spacey film “21.” Formerly Blue Diner, the restaurant will offer this spectacular deal for only a few hours, so be sure to add this to your list of must-dos for the weekend and fill up on your choice of chocolate chip, blueberry or banana pancakes. 178 Kneeland Street; 2 - 10 p.m.; $6.