NEWS & REVIEWS

The funniest doctor in America makes a house call

The son of Korean immigrants, Ken Jeong was born in Detroit on June 15, 1969 but raised in Greensboro, N.C. He graduated from high school there at the age of 16 after playing violin in the orchestra and being elected to the student council. He attended Duke University, earning a bachelor's degree before studying medicine at the University of North Carolina. More »

A jazzy bridge to Ethiopia

Born in Cambridge, Mass. and traveling the globe in its Afro-Latin rooted jazz odyssey, the Either/Orchestra has just returned from a concert tour in Ethiopia, the latest episode in its long-time exploration of this country's musical traditions. More »

in the Mix

Summer unofficially kicked off this holiday weekend and for most it was a great weekend to be outdoors. But for yours truly, since I'm not a fan of the humidity, I retreated indoors for a little AC and a little bit of culture with the latest production from playwright Enrique Urueta at the Boston Playwright's Theatre and the much-talked about exhibit "Through the Looking Glass" at the Museum of Fine Arts. More »