The set is simple. A single chair and the façade of a log cabin are all that occupy the stage, but actress Danielle Kellermann fills the space with her dynamic portrayal of seven different characters to tell the tragic tale of a school shooting from all angles.
“The Colored Museum,” a new play at the Huntington Theatre, turns stereotypes upside down by drawing on historically abhorrent theater portrayals, like blackface and human zoos, to create a scathing and hilarious commentary on the representations of people of color.
Museums are typically thought of as places for quiet reverence and whispers, but artist Lee Mingwei is challenging that notion with his performance art exhibit Sonic Blossom.
In Middletown, N.J., a lot of the residents are Roman Catholic. Whether Irish, Italian, Mexican or Filipino, everyone went to the same churches and went through the same milestones. The biggest sin at confession was teasing your siblings, and by confirmation, you were picking out a saint’s name based on what cool thing they were the patron saint of, like music. The process of Mass was like a reflex to you: sign of the cross, holy water, genuflect, kneel and pray. You mumbled the responses to prayers and committed them to memory like the theme songs to your favorite cartoons. CCD – the Catholic equivalent of Sunday school – was a chance to meet kids from other parts of town and learn that Jesus Christ was just a normal part of your education like learning the multiplication tables.
Event of the Week: Sunday, March 22
Feeling crafty? Find some inspiration at the Nave Gallery Annex in Davis Square with This Into That: Found Object Art, Assemblage, and Other Transformed Work. Explore the exhibit and discover how over 25 artists reworked everyday objects to give them new meaning and life. Works include sculptures, mixed media work, photography and videos curated by experienced photographer and artist Caleb Cole. Catch it before it closes on March 28. 53 Chester Street, Somerville; 2 - 6 p.m.; free.
Chinese poet Lu Tong wrote a poem called “Seven Bowls of Tea” that equates each serving of tea to a different level of healing. That philosophy is the basis for 7 Cups of Tea, a mobile application and website that helps users work through their problems.
Forbidden love, revenge, jealousy and murder all take center stage in the Boston Ballet’s newest show, “Lady of the Camellias,” which opened Thursday, Feb. 26 at the Boston Opera House. Based on a novel by Alexandre Dumas and set to the music of composer Frédéric Chopin, the ballet transports the audience to 19th-century France to tell the tragic tale of lovers Marguerite and Armand.
Event of the Week: Saturday, March 7
The Greater New England Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society will host its sixth annual stair climb fundraiser. Climb to the Top Boston challenges over 500 participants to make it from floor one to floor 61 of New England’s tallest building, the John Hancock Tower, to raise funds and advocate for a world free of MS. The event offers multiple levels so people with a range of athletic abilities can participate. Join with a team or with a friend and ascend over 1,200 steps for a good workout and a great cause. 200 Clarendon Street; 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.; $35.
If I went into a café in the United States and simply said to the waiter, “I want a coffee,” I would probably be met with a dirty glare and a sneeze in my cup. But translate the same thing into Spanish, hop across the Atlantic and the waiter won’t even bat an eye. When I arrived in Spain for the semester, one of the first things I realized was that, after 10 years of studying Spanish, I still wasn’t sure how to order something in a restaurant. It seems so simple, but every time I tried to translate “could I have…” or “can you please bring me…,” it felt awkward and out of place.
Best Comedy Album Grammy-nominated comedian Tig Notaro headlined an incredibly dynamic show when she visited Blackman Auditorium this Tuesday at an event sponsored by Northeastern University’s Council for University Programs (CUP), which featured some spontaneous additions.
Whether you are an English major trying to expand your portfolio or a closet writer with a desire to be heard, navigating the world of literary magazines and journals can be daunting. Here is a timeline and some tips to submitting and getting published.
Entry of the Week: Sunday, March 1
Although it officially started on Feb. 19, don’t forget to usher in the Year of the Goat with a Lunar New Year celebration of seismic proportions. The Chinese New Year parade in Chinatown will feature lion dances with dancers operating in giant, ornate costumes, drums and fireworks. The parade, comprised of multiple processions, will start at the Chinatown Gate on Beach Street and continue throughout the streets of Chinatown with each procession taking a different path. Be sure to end your celebration by grabbing dim sum at Boston’s famous China Pearl restaurant at 9 Tyler Street. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; free.
