Opera: A primer for the primaries
What could be more melodramatic than the presidential primaries? Opera, of course! So, I've created a primer for the soon-…
What could be more melodramatic than the presidential primaries? Opera, of course! So, I've created a primer for the soon-…
Gertrude Elion (1918-1999) received the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1988, one of the few women to receive the honor. Her…
Faced with the oppressive challenges that plagued Maggie Walker (1864-1934), most people would react with defeatist resignation or bitter resentment. Not…
Gazing across the horizon from the top floor of a 100-story building is like touching the sky. But who would stand…
Some of the nation's finest historic sites and parks are located in the Boston area. We owe that conservation plan…
"Leave this world a little better than you found it," is how FableVision founder Peter H. Reynolds summarizes his philosophy.…
With flair and fanfare, Boston's Handel & Haydn Society celebrated its bicentennial on November 21st with a historic concert at…
What is the nature of beauty? How do we recognize it in the fine arts? Although 20th century artistic trends shunned depictions…
The month of May marks the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death. His harrowing tragedy, Macbeth, depicts the fall of a…
On a fateful day in 2003, 23-year-old Pfc. Lori Piestewa was traveling with a 600-vehicle convoy through the Iraqi…
After his dramatic escape from slavery, William Wells Brown (1814-1884) became the first published African-American playwright, and also the first…
Rady Mom (D) is the first Cambodian-American in history to be elected to a state Legislature. His extraordinary personal journey mirrors…
It's one thing to have a brilliant business idea, but quite another to see it materialize profitably. Many entrepreneurs face…
The verdant pastures of Gibbet Hill in Groton were first settled in 1645. The lush countryside remained virtually untouched for over three…
Mayor Marty Walsh (D) considers access to quality education, especially for underprivileged children, his greatest responsibility. As the son of immigrant parents…
As founding Executive Director of Gateways, a regional special education consortium, Arlene Remz has become a well-known figure far beyond the…
Baseball's season opener is a time of hope and nostalgia. We look forward to warmer weather and the prospect of…
The New England Conservatory is at the forefront of cultural renewal in Boston's urban neighborhoods. Through their Community Performances &…