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Mayor Marty Walsh (D) considers access to quality education, especially for underprivileged children, his greatest responsibility. As the son of immigrant parents who worked hard to send him to good schools, Walsh witnessed firsthand both the challenges and benefits of different types of schools in the Boston area. After taking
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As founding Executive Director of Gateways, a regional special education consortium, Arlene Remz has become a well-known figure far beyond the Boston Jewish community her organization serves. Remz launched Gateways in 2006 from her bedroom alcove, and developed it into a multi-million dollar operation that serves a wide range of
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Baseball's season opener is a time of hope and nostalgia. We look forward to warmer weather and the prospect of a winning team, and we remember the trailblazing players who made the game what it is today. One of the finest men to grace the field, Roberto Clemente,
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The New England Conservatory is at the forefront of cultural renewal in Boston's urban neighborhoods. Through their Community Performances & Partnerships Program, musicians offer free concerts at homeless shelters, public schools, hospitals, rehabilitative facilities, community centers, and other diverse venues. Created in 2003 to bring classical music to
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As an internationally acclaimed performer, recording artist, and conservatory piano chair, Bruce Brubaker is uniquely positioned to identify the challenges of promoting classical music, especially among young people. He posits that "the walls are coming down" in a positive way between different genres, with contemporary trends such as
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Authenticity is an elusive accomplishment when performing that most profound of musical scores, Bach's St. John Passion. Artists must interpret the text in a way that is moving but not maudlin and hopeful without being saccharine. On Friday night, the Handel & Haydn Society succeeded admirably at the
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As Boston Lyric Opera readies for the opening night of Jules Massenet's Werther, Artistic Director Esther Nelson and Mezzo-soprano, Sandra Piques Eddy, starring as Charlotte, share their thoughts about BLO's much-heralded production and future.
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Founded in 1958, the historic Alvin Ailey Dance Theater returns to Boston with their inimitable African-American cultural expression. The group has been brought to the city by the Celebrity Series of Boston since 1968. The performance this year features Lawrence, Mass. native Belen Pereyra, and will include several premieres in