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Walking with 'The Emperor of Gladness,' author Ocean Vuong
53+ min ago (101+ words) Acclaimed author and poet Ocean Vuong's latest book, "The Emperor of Gladness," is out in paperback. Here & Now's Emiko Tamagawa took a walk with Vuong by the Mill River in Massachusetts to talk about the book and the inspiration he…...
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston reframes American history and heroes
53+ min ago (85+ words) The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston has long displayed period objects that tell the story of America's early days, including Paul Revere’s silver “Liberty Bowl” and iconic portraits of founding fathers. Now, visitors will experience a refresh of the MFA's…...
Shakespeare on the Common celebrates 30 years as a summer tradition
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (817+ words) A large pink heart floats in the middle of Boston Common, surrounded by layers of scaffolding and elevated ramps of green astro turf. A giant red ball pit sits at the bottom. This is the set for the 30th anniversary production…...
Contemporary Christian music titan Amy Grant returns with a different message
1+ day, 52+ min ago (65+ words) WBUR Amy Grant, known as the queen of contemporary Christian music, has built a decades-long career making devotional songs. Her latest album, "The Me That Remains," deviates from that and tries to address current events. WPLN's Justin Barney reports. This…...
'Good taste is exhausting': The value of guilty-pleasure media
1+ day, 52+ min ago (81+ words) WBUR Sometimes your brain can't handle the latest acclaimed prestige drama, and you just need something comfortable to relax to. You can call these movies and shows "trash" or "guilty pleasures," but they play an important role. Host Indira Lakshmanan…...
Behind the scenes — and screams — of the new 'Paranormal Activity' play | WBUR News
1+ day, 5+ min ago (783+ words) The 2009 cult-favorite horror film “Paranormal Activity” has come a long way from its origins as a low-budget independent film. Now, a new, original story inspired by the franchise has jumped from the screen and onto the stage. The adaptation of the…...
Meet autistic barbie and her creator
1+ day, 52+ min ago (48+ words) WBUR In February, Here & Now’s Indira Lakshmanan spoke with Noor Pervez, community engagement manager at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, about helping Mattel design a new autistic Barbie and the intention behind it. This segment aired on July 22, 2026....
5 things to do this weekend, including a Disability Pride Month celebration and Shakespeare on the Common
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (97+ words) WBUR A number of outdoor events and festivals are happening this weekend. There’s Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s free staging of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on Boston Common. You’ll also find an indie music festival taking place in Somerville, as well as…...
Somerville Theatre goes nocturnal with 'Midnight Specials"
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (1253+ words) Somerville Theatre goes nocturnal with 'Midnight Specials' WBUR The mighty twin Philips Norelco DP-70 film projectors at the Somerville Theatre are busy these days, screening “The Odyssey” in 70mm all afternoon and evening in the venue’s massive, 840-seat auditorium. So we…...
A data center heist is at the center of the new novel by Nathaniel Rich
2+ day, 54+ min ago (605+ words) Climate journalist and author Nathaniel Rich's new book "Cloudthief" is about an off-the-grid hacker and a struggling climate journalist who team up to rob a data center in Oklahoma. Host Indira Lakshmanan speaks with Rich about the book and why…...