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Madea goes to Witness Protection

Tyler Perry's inspirational journey from the hard streets of New Orleans to the heights of Hollywood's A-list is the stuff of American legend. Born into poverty and raised in a household scarred by abuse, Perry fought from a young age to find the strength, faith and perseverance that would later form the foundations of his much-acclaimed plays, films, books and shows. More »

New initiative fuses jazz and art in Roxbury park

Creative collaboration and good vibes are what Sparc! and the Makanda Project hope to achieve on Saturday, July 7, at Paint! Jazz! at the Roxbury Heritage State Park. The concept is simple and creative: As jazz fills the air, participants are encouraged to paint or draw however the music makes them feel. More »