Metro Arts
Chelsea A. Vuong ’21: Pageants, Finance, and the Road to Miss America
Vuong has chosen to use her platform as Miss Massachusetts to advocate for a cause she has supported since her time at Harvard: improving financial literacy.
“Carol Kaye Project” Offers a Chance to Remember and Rejoice
“Carol Kaye Project” was an inspiring glimpse into the artistic relationships fostered between Harvard and the larger artistic community of Boston and was a testament to the power of collective remembering.
From the Boston Book Festival: Tan Twan Eng on Defiance and the Power of Stories
At the 2023 Boston Book Festival on Oct. 14, Tan sat down for a conversation with Rachel Cantor and Virginia Pye on “Defiance: Literary Imagination and the Power of Stories.”
‘Jazz Along the Charles’ Review: Remake, Retrospect, and Reunion
The celebrated “Jazz Along the Charles” was an excellent illustration of the cultural legacy and the vibrant music community found in Boston.
In Photos: The 2023 Boston Fashion Awards
The 2023 Boston Fashion Awards celebrated cultural diversity and self-expression throughout the local Boston fashion scene.
From the Boston Book Festival: Chloe Gong on Writing About Messy Adults and Critiquing Colonialism
Delivering the YA keynote lecture, Gong spoke about all of her published works, the power of YA fiction, and her creative processes.
Isata Kanneh-Mason’s Solo Recital: Patient, Bold, Spectacular
Isata Kanneh-Mason delivered a stellar performance that was elevated by her immense talent and enhanced by her meticulous attention to detail.
Yo-Yo Ma’s Masterful Journey Through Shostakovich: An Unforgettable BSO Concert
Through his profound interpretation of Shostakovich’s compositions and unwavering faith in music as a conduit for communication, Ma truly moved the audience, bestowing compassion, understanding, and humanity upon a world in need.
Moëca Review: Cambridge’s New Seafood Institution
If your parents offer to take you out to dinner, ask them to take you to Moëca.
Boston Ballet’s ‘Fall Experience’ Review: A Cultivation of Human Experiences
Beneath the name of Boston Ballet’s season premiere lies a show that did not fail to express the many intricacies of human experience.
‘Fashioned by Sargent’ Review: The MFA Brings Sargent’s Portraits to Life
The exhibition’s success lies in its ability to contextualize Sargent’s stunning works and provide visitors with the tools to consider portraits not just as stuffy images, but instead as stories that can tell us about the people of the past.
‘Songs of Life’ Feature: The Uplifting Power of Chamber Music for Homelessness
Shelter Music Boston empowered musicians to console, lift up, and transform lives through the beauty of classical chamber music, touching the souls of everyone present.
Crafting Community: How Harvard Square's Open Market Impacts Local Arts
The Harvard Square Open Market, which first opened last summer, has provided a wealth of opportunities for local artists and entrepreneurs.
The Boston Pops Plays A Stellar ‘Star Wars’ Performance
The thrilling, nostalgic music from the “Star Wars” saga, written by former Pops conductor John Williams, was entertaining and a heartwarming meditation on the past.
TwoSet Violin Review: A Comedic, Innovative Intervention for Classical Music
TwoSet Violin’s concert was a breath of fresh air for the world of classical music, bridging the gap between comedy and the traditional formality that classical music often brings to the table.
Rhythms in the Rain: A Night of Latin Dance and Cultural Exchange
Despite the rain, people were still finding ways to connect, socialize, dance, and have fun in the Sanctuary Theatre.
Concert Review: Tate McRae Showcases Her Tremendous Talent and Charismatic Stage Presence
Tate McRae’s stop in Boston on her tour was an evening of passion and connection.
‘Madama Butterfly’ Review: A Vision of Metamorphosis
Butterfly’s wings may have been pinned, but she eventually flies away, in control of her own past.
‘The Half-God of Rainfall’ Storms into Cambridge’s Loeb Drama Center
With its skillful script and stunning production, "The Half-God of Rainfall" is a slam-dunk hit.
From Re:SET Concert Series: boygenius Rejects Girl Group Status
Replacing the hedonistic themes of rock and roll, boygenius sang of unconditional love from a gay perspective utilizing rock iconography.