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Today, June 15, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It is an uncomfortable and tragic reality that is unfortunately on the rise. The U.S. Administration on Aging estimates that as many as 1 in 10 older Americans are abused or neglected each year. Last year alone, a staggering 24,
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This Thursday, May 5, the Handel and Haydn Society will perform a special concert of music by Black composers at the Museum of African American History. The program will feature Countertenor Reginald Mobley, who will curate the performance and lead members of the H+H Chorus in spirituals, gospel music,
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The Boston area is home to so many resplendent national historical treasures. Most residents have already seen the well-known, prominent sites from the region's colorful past. However, there are a number of hidden gems that tell the story of the personal lives and legacies of lesser-known figures in
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If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the talented documentary photographers at the New England Photography Biennial have written a book. This highly selective juried exhibit is currently in full swing at the Danforth Art Museum in Framingham, Mass. Held every two years, the show features innovative works
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On Sunday, Nov. 29, Boston's Symphony Hall was filled with the resplendent sounds of George Frideric Handel's Messiah oratorio. A confluence of superb conducting, splendid singing, and orchestral distinction made it the finest performance of the work in years. Conductor Harry Christophers led the Handel &
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'Tis the season to be jolly. For centuries, people have gathered together to sing the joyful songs of Christmas. One of the most festive customs is for groups of carolers to stroll along serenading neighbors and regaling crowds at public venues. Although fewer neighborhood holiday carolers are seen these
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Catholic churches in the Boston area are giving back this holiday season. Following a decades-old tradition, parishes around the region collect gifts for underprivileged recipients who place their requests on Giving Trees. Taking their name from Shel Silverstein's well-loved book, the special Christmas trees are placed inside churches
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Leaders from the Lowell region and beyond are gathering this Sunday to honor the persecuted religious minorities in the Middle East. A growing number of local politicians and church representatives will meet at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in what promises to be the largest event of its kind in