Sept. 20, 2011 is a day that will live in musical infamy. On that unassuming Tuesday, young singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen introduced the world to the phenomenon that was “Call Me Maybe” and forever altered the course of (web browser) history.
“I am here to talk to you about what it means to be an American,” journalist and filmmaker Jose Antonio Vargas said to the crowd that filled the West Village F auditorium on March 19.
Rather than detailing a story, Boston Ballet’s newest show, “Shades of Sound,” is a meditation on ballet itself, exploring how different musical styles affect the art of dance and showcasing the athleticism of the dancers.
Confronting Guantánamo, which currently occupies the lobby of International Village (IV), is not a typical art exhibit. The display, featuring 13 canvases decorated with text and photographs, implores viewers to think critically about the history of the Guantanamo Bay US Naval Base (GTMO).
Boston-based Americana pop band The Longwalls is back after a brief hiatus with its sophomore album “Gold Standard.”
The Longwalls, formed in 2007, put out its first album, “Field Guide for the Zombie Survivalist,” in 2008. Though this is only the bands’ second full-length album, the group released three EPs in the years between the first album and “Gold Standard.”
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.
