A24’s 'Sing Sing': Greg Kwedar tells the moving story of …
Aug 2, 2024 · Oscar-nominated actor Colman Domingo brings to life the inspiring story of a prison theater program in “ Sing Sing, ” a powerful A24 film that highlights the transformative impact of the arts within the walls of New York’s Sing Sing Correctional Facility. The film offers a fresh look at prison life by focusing on the Rehabilitation Through …
Amor Towles: a glimpse into the life of an author
Oct 2, 2024 · Author Amor Towles regaled the crowd at the Emerson Colonial Theatre on Sept. 24 with comedic, lively tales of his childhood, family, and life as a writer living in New York. The event is the first stop on Towles’ tour for his latest work, “Table for Two.”
Moving past land acknowledgments - berkeleybeacon.com
Oct 14, 2024 · For some, Indigenous Peoples’ Day marks a date on the calendar where Indigenous people and allies can come together with a mutual cause. Indigenous Peoples’ Day may also mark a day for people to reflect upon the land they currently inhabit and the Indigenous communities that live there. This is the act of a land acknowledgment.
Photos: 83rd annual Tree Lighting ceremony brings holiday lights …
Dec 6, 2024 · A family poses with The Grinch during the tree lighting event in the Boston Common on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Arthur Mansavage/ Beacon Staff) The 45-foot Christmas tree from Nova Scotia is lit up with fireworks on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Bryan Hecht/ Beacon Staff) A singer performing on stage ahead of the Boston Common …
The end of China’s international adoption program has left …
For Aili Montague, being a Chinese adoptee makes up a significant part of their identity. Montague was adopted from the city of Huainan, China, in the Anhui province at around two and a half years old.
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A vigil for Matthew Nelson, who self-immolated outside Boston …
Sep 27, 2024 · My deepest condolences to the performative keffiyeh-clad students of Emerson. As the Middle East celebrates the death of Nasrallah–responsible for the death of tens of thousands of Syrians (far more than have died in Gaza) and the descent of Lebanon into a failed state, not to mention the murder of hundreds of Americans–the West mourns and celebrates him.
‘Mamma Mia!’ takes the stage at Citizens Bank Opera House
Oct 2, 2024 · The national tour of “Mamma Mia!” made its return to Boston at the Citizens Bank Opera House on Tuesday after a seven-year absence. Crowds of bell bottoms, boas, and beach attire lined the block.
Coldplay’s ‘Moon Music’ demonstrates disconnection and chaos in …
Coldplay’s new album “Moon Music,” released on Oct. 4, marked the band’s 10th album since their debut in 1998. The platinum edition of the record, which dropped two days later, includes a total of 20 songs, four of which feature additional artists.
Boston Common Frog Pond ice rink welcomes skaters for the season
The Boston Common Frog Pond ice rink opened its gates for the winter on Nov. 30, inviting locals and tourists alike to take to the ice and unite under a popular winter tradition.