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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-…
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Paving the way for women in science: Nobel Laureate Gertrude Elion
Gertrude Elion (1918-1999) received the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1988, one of the few women to receive the honor. Her…
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Maggie Walker’s journey ‘up on the rough side of the mountain’
Faced with the oppressive challenges that plagued Maggie Walker (1864-1934), most people would react with defeatist resignation or bitter resentment. Not…
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The revolutionary skyscrapers of Fazlur Khan
Gazing across the horizon from the top floor of a 100-story building is like touching the sky. But who would stand…
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Theodore Roosevelt and Boston’s National Park legacy
Some of the nation's finest historic sites and parks are located in the Boston area. We owe that conservation plan…
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An unlikely media mogul: FableVision founder Peter H. Reynolds
"Leave this world a little better than you found it," is how FableVision founder Peter H. Reynolds summarizes his philosophy.…
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History repeats itself at H+H bicentennial concert
With flair and fanfare, Boston's Handel & Haydn Society celebrated its bicentennial on November 21st with a historic concert at…
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Beauty and banality in the fine arts
What is the nature of beauty? How do we recognize it in the fine arts? Although 20th century artistic trends shunned depictions…
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Macbeth and the tyranny of unchecked power
The month of May marks the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death. His harrowing tragedy, Macbeth, depicts the fall of a…
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Heroism and loss: The first Native American woman to die in combat
On a fateful day in 2003, 23-year-old Pfc. Lori Piestewa was traveling with a 600-vehicle convoy through the Iraqi…
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William Wells Brown’s intrepid journey as the first African-American playwright
After his dramatic escape from slavery, William Wells Brown (1814-1884) became the first published African-American playwright, and also the first…
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Rep. Rady Mom on transforming Lowell’s urban landscape
Rady Mom (D) is the first Cambodian-American in history to be elected to a state Legislature. His extraordinary personal journey mirrors…
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Elevating Entrepreneurs program helps under-served businesses achieve success
It's one thing to have a brilliant business idea, but quite another to see it materialize profitably. Many entrepreneurs face…
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Entrepreneurs and conservationists collaborate at Groton’s Gibbet Hill
The verdant pastures of Gibbet Hill in Groton were first settled in 1645. The lush countryside remained virtually untouched for over three…
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Mayor Walsh and the importance of educational opportunities
Mayor Marty Walsh (D) considers access to quality education, especially for underprivileged children, his greatest responsibility. As the son of immigrant parents…
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Gateways founding director serves Boston’s Jewish community and beyond
As founding Executive Director of Gateways, a regional special education consortium, Arlene Remz has become a well-known figure far beyond the…
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Remembering selfless baseball great Roberto Clemente
Baseball's season opener is a time of hope and nostalgia. We look forward to warmer weather and the prospect of…
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Conservatory spearheads musical outreach
The New England Conservatory is at the forefront of cultural renewal in Boston's urban neighborhoods. Through their Community Performances &…
