Art has long been used as a coping mechanism – an organic way of expressing the joys and sorrows we have regarding our world. It seems the worse our global situation becomes, the need for more poignant and pensive art increases.
It has been two years since the People’s Climate March, the largest of its kind in history, took place in New York City. Many of us can still recall the anger, energy and hope evoked by that historic day, but few paid attention to the visually striking artworks that made the event so memorable.
Percussionist, vocalist and self-proclaimed high heel-enthusiast Brian Calhoon was joined by director Greg Jukes on Wednesday, Sept. 21 for the second iteration of the Marimba Cabaret, which showcases Calhoon’s love of various musical genres.
In the usually-disregarded corners of Boston, residents can now find several beautifully decorated pianos with the words “Play Me, I’m Yours” displayed on large plaques. Street Pianos, an art initiative with 1,500 pianos in 50 cities worldwide, has come to the Boston for the second time since 2013.
To celebrate its 40th season, Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) partnered this year with local charities and arts groups to produce 40 Days of Opera. The celebration, which includes film screenings, lectures, performances and parties, began on Aug. 23 and culminates with BLO's revival production of Carmen by Georges Bizet.
Students from three Boston colleges performed a concert at the Berklee Performance Centre on Tuesday, Sept. 20 in honor of prominent activist, educator and former leader of the Communist Party USA Angela Davis.
Malvolio swaggering towards Lady Olivia with yellow stockings cross-gartered around his legs is the “Twelfth Night” audiences remember: A raunchy tale of mistaken identity and dastardly hijinks. Shakespeare did not, however, intend for Malvolio to suggestively bounce on a pink exercise ball as if it were a mechanical bull while delivering his lines. The Northeastern Shakespeare Society took the creative liberty of adding that for their production at Faneuil Hall on Sunday, Sept. 18.
I am someone with a million interests who dreams of making use of every opportunity life has to offer. Unsurprisingly, what comes with this high-spirited, fast-paced lifestyle is the constant risk of stress overload and burnout. I regularly find myself devoting too much energy to decision-making or beating myself up for failing to tick off all the items off my to-do list. It was the violin that taught me the art of living a balanced life.
A woman with doe eyes and full, yellow lips. A man with gray hair and a chiseled jawline. A woman with a small waist and slender features. A figure with a dress that defies gravity, suspended in air. These innovative mannequins are a part of a new exhibit called “Ralph Pucci: The Art of the Mannequin,” currently on display at Gallery 360 in the Curry Student Center.
