Co-producers Castle of our Skins, The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, and visual artist Daniel Callahan of Create & Record, team up to present MassQ Ball 2022: Origin, a large-scale celebration grounded in ritual, performance, and cross-cultural arts. The MassQ Ball 2022: Origin will be preceded by a six-part series of lectures, panels, and interactive […]
Event Category: Music
A Book of Poetry Comes to Life Through Original Music, Film and Dance Thresh & Hold: A Collaborative Ceremony
Castle of our Skins, Boston’s concert and educational series dedicated to celebrating Black artistry, welcomes Shirley Graham du Bois Creative in Residence and South Carolina poet Marlanda Dekine to Boston for an evening-length, multimedia experience centered around their forthcoming full-length debut poetry collection, Thresh & Hold (Hub City Press, 2022). The program, also called Thresh & […]
Celebrity Series presents Claudio Ragazzi Quartet: “Tributes and Tangos”
Kick off the 2021/22 Season with an amazing tango-inspired set of Latin jazz! Claudio Ragazzi Quartet performs “Tributes and Tangos,” featuring new songs as well as selections from this GRAMMY-winning guitarist and composer’s extensive catalogue. Claudio Ragazzi uses the sounds of his native Argentina to create evocative moods that unmistakably capture the spirit of places […]
JUNETEENTH: Opera in the Key of Freedom
NEMPAC Opera Project is proud to celebrate its 10th Season with Juneteenth: Opera in the Key of Freedom on June 19, 2021. Featuring the works of William Grant Still, Scott Joplin, the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, and a World Premiere Commissioned Piece for North End Music & Performing Arts Center by Mason Bynes. This virtual streaming […]
The Life and Times of Art Blakey: His Message Lives On with Bill Pierce and John Ramsay
The Association of Black Citizens Lexington (ABCL) is celebrating the Life and Times of legendary Jazz Musician Art Blakey, one of the world’s most influential and prolific Black artists. He along with his band: Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers, created music that spans generations. Art, himself, recorded over 400 records and was a lifelong […]
Maestro Thomas Wilkins shares wisdom and creativity with talented musicians
Thomas Wilkins takes time from his busy schedule to give a masterclass to BEAM students who are pursuing excellence in music. The students are a cross section of musician studying and performing in BEAM (Bridge to Equity and Achievement in Music), a program whose mission is to nurture underrepresented classical musicians of color from six […]
R.U.P Spring Fling Fundraiser
It’s the first fundraiser of 2020 for the Roxbury Unity Parade. Purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. Celebrate Roxbury. Food, music, dancing, and raffles.
Carnaval: A Masquerade Ball
Journey with The Boston Chapter of The Links, Inc. to ‘Carnaval: A Masquerade Ball!’ the signature fundraiser for our ongoing service and support in the community. Inspired by the rich global traditions of the festival season, the night will include masquerade, colorful costumes, dance music, a ‘street parade’ and, of course, fabulous food! Enjoy a fun, dynamic and whimsical evening […]
(Re)Claiming the Stage: Anne Bogart on Directing, Opera, and More
(Re)Claiming the Stage: Anne Bogart on Directing, Opera, and More Thursday, April 18, 2019 | 6:00pm A BLO Signature Series event District Hall, 75 Northern Avenue, Seaport Free, please RSVP Renowned stage director Anne Bogart returns to Boston to direct Boston Lyric Opera’s production of The Handmaid’s Tale. She sits down with WGBH’s Jared Bowen, […]
BLO Emerging Artists in Recital: Soprano Brianna J. Robinson
Brianna J. Robinson Explores Women, Opera, and Finding Your Voice Wednesday, April 3, 2019 | 6pm – 7:30pm BLO Signature Series Boston Athenæum 10 ½ Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108 The Emerging Artists of Boston Lyric Opera are among the burgeoning stars of the art form—dynamic, thrilling artists embarking on major careers. Soprano Brianna J. […]
CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL, JAZZ AND MOTOWN: A BENEFIT FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
A gala celebration of gospel, jazz and Motown to help build affordable housing. Music by AJ Smooth, who has been wowing audiences throughout New England and Atlanta. Cabaret style. Plenty of free parking. Enjoy a wonderful evening with your friends. Open bar. Proceeds benefit Clergy and Laity for Affordable Housing, which recruits volunteers to do […]
American Classics’ Songs from After the War
For their 2018-2019 season, American Classics observed the centenary of the end of World War I with Irving Berlin’s World War I soldier show YIP YIP YAPHANK! in November 2018. Next up is SONGS FROM AFTER THE WAR with Bradford Conner, Jean Danton, Michelle DeLuise, Dan Prior, and Benjamin Sears on Friday, February 15 (7:30 pm) at First Parish Church, Bedford, MA. and […]
