Arts Home Calendar Every search and purchase you make from here supports WBUR    From the WBUR Newsroom Army Of Artists Perpetuate LeWitt's Conceptual Vision NORTH ADAMS, Mass. (November 14, 2008) An enormous retrospective of conceptual artist Sol LeWitt is on display in North Adams, Mass. LeWitt became famous for his precise "wall drawings," which he didn't actually execute himself. How Art Performs When Money's Tight BOSTON (November 07, 2008) When times are tough, people tend to spend less on entertainment. We examine how arts and cultural organizations are performing in the down economy. Once Starving Artist Survives Cancer and the Streets BOSTON (September 19, 2008) Peter Phelps, an 82 year-old self-taught painter in Roxbury, remains prolific in the face of extremely hard times. Not long ago, Phelps didn't have a place to make his art or even a place to call home. A Kissable, Now Lickable Bette Davis BOSTON (September 18, 2008) Hollywood legend Bette Davis gets top billing Thursday -- on her own stamp. The U.S. Postal Service is releasing it in Boston. New Rep Artistic Director Steps Down WATERTOWN, Mass. (August 22, 2008) The New Repertory Theatre in Watertown is losing its long-time artistic director. Finale for BSO Brass BOSTON, Mass. (August 22, 2008) Three veteran brass players perform their final concert with the BSO this weekend. Their retirements open up a rare opportunity for turnover at the world-renowned orchestra. An Axe To Grind BOSTON, Mass. (August 12, 2008) Cutting words over the legacy of Lizzie Borden. As Salem is poised to open a new museum about the woman who "took an axe and gave her mother forty whacks," Fall River says the Witch City is poaching its most infamous character. Circus Smirkus is in Town BOSTON, Mass. - July 31, 2008 - A good clown is hard to find, according to this report. It takes us to Cirkus Smirkus, a touring training camp for aspiring pranksters, trapeze artists, and jugglers. The Bard is Back in Boston BOSTON, Mass. ( July 25, 2008) Last summer, the future of free Shakespeare's plays in Boston Common was uncertain in the wake of severe budget cuts and a dramatic reduction in the number of shows. But now the Bard is back on the outdoor stage in full force. WBUR's Andrea Shea reports. Bette Davis's Lowell Connection LOWELL, Mass. (July 16, 2008) As cinemas around the country celebrate the centennial of Bette Davis' birth, we report on what Lowell -- her birthplace -- is doing to honor the city's little-known connection to the Hollywood icon. New Chapter for Rare Books CONCORD, Mass. (July 15, 2008) The Internet opens a new chapter for rare and used book dealers, as more buyers leave the traditional stores in search of treasure. Small Music Club Celebrates 50 Years of Making a Big Impact CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (July 14, 2008) Cambridge's Club Passim celebrates 50 years of cultivating some of the biggest stars in folk music. Harvard Bells On Their Way Back to Russia CAMBRIDGE, Mass (July 09, 2008) A set of ancient Russian bells that have hung in a Harvard University dormitory since the 1930s are on their way back to Moscow. Boston Pops High School Sing Off BOSTON, Mass (July 03, 2008) The Boston Pops has picked the winner of its first High School Sing-Off Competition. Operation Filmmaker BOSTON, Mass (June 24, 2008) The new documentary "Operation Filmmaker" explores what happens when the filmmakers get too close to the subject, a struggling Iraqi filmmaker. Old MFA Door Makes New Entrance BOSTON, Mass (June 19, 2008) Today an entrance into the Museum of Fine Arts opens to the public for the first time in nearly 30 years. . The Bard in a Basement BOSTON, Mass (June 06, 2008) A rarely-produced Shakespeare play about greed and power is running in an unconventional space: a cathedral basement. We attend with an unlikely theater-goer. "STEP" into the Pops BOSTON, Mass (May 30, 2008) Young musicians from Project STEP, a program to increase diversity in orchestras perform with the Boston Pops. It's an opportunity first arranged by STEP's artistic director William Thomas, who is leaving the Hub. Anish Kapoor at the ICA BOSTON, Mass (May 30, 2008) We visit a new show at the Institute of Contemporary Art, where you can see massive sculptures made out of red vaseline, wax, and mirrored dishes. It's the first major U.S. exhibition, in 15 years, of works by Anish Kapoor. Martin Exits Huntington Stage BOSTON, Mass. (May 27, 2008) The departing artistic director of the Huntington Theatre Company reflects on his time in the Boston theater scene. This Corporate Gig Rocks BOSTON, Mass (May 22, 2008) Some high-powered executives are finding harmony between art and commerce: They're taking their gigs out of the boardroom and into the rock club. WBUR's Andrea Shea reports. Review: "Cardenio" BOSTON, Mass. (May 16, 2008) To Shakespeare scholars, "Cardenio" is the stuff of legend. To WBUR critic Ed Siegel, the ART production of the Bard's revamped script is the stuff of some laughter. Green Roofs Grow in Boston BOSTON, Mass. (May 15, 2008) Amid increased interested in sustainable energy and design, Boston is seeing the sprouting of "green roofs." WBUR's Andrea Shea investigates the trend. Grading "The History Boys" BOSTON, Mass. (May 06, 2008) "The History Boys" has graduated from London to New York and now Boston. Our reviewer puts the play in a class of its own. Abu Ghraib Film BOSTON, Mass. (May 05, 2008) 'Standard Operating Procedure' tries to go behind the infamous photographs taken by American soldiers at the Abu Ghraib prison. Anne Sofie von Otter Interview with Swedish mezzo soprano Anne Sofie von Otter. Her latest project is the CD "Terezin/Theresienstad," music from the Czechoslovakian concentration camp where members of the Jewish cultural elite were imprisoned by the Nazis during World War II. Lawsuits over Lennon Footage BOSTON, Mass. (April 30, 2008) John Lennon's legacy is at issue in a Boston court today, in a dispute between Yoko Ono and documentary makers over who owns footage of the legendary Beatle. El Greco to Velazquez to Lopez BOSTON, Mass. (April 24, 2008) The Museum of Fine Arts opens a big new exhibit of classical Spanish art alongside a first-ever American retrospective of a contemporary Spanish artist. But what have giant baby heads got to do with it all? Bigfoot Lends a Hand ROXBURY, Mass. (April 16, 2008) For a creative approach to creative writing, one student center in Roxbury calls itself the Greater Boston Bigfoot Research Institute. "Chess" Revival on Boston Stage BOSTON, Mass. (April 11, 2008) An '80s flop turned post-millennium cult musical is playing at the Boston Conservatory this weekend. We'll pull back the curtain on the "Chess" revival. Boston's Debt to James Brown BOSTON, Mass. (April 04, 2008) WBUR critic Ed Siegel reviews the new documentary, "The Night James Brown Saved Boston." It airs 40 years and a day after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Artists Count BOSTON, Mass. (April 02, 2008) A new "census" counts the number of working artists in Massachusetts and gauges their contributions to the state's economy. Film Club With a Difference BROOKLINE, Mass. (March 24, 2008) A local theater makes it easier for people who are hearing impaired to experience movies on the big screen. 'Shining City' Review BOSTON, MA (March 21, 2008) Conor McPherson's eerie 2004 play, "Shining City" is set in Ireland. Now it's just opened in Boston at the Huntington Theatre Company. Two Plays, Two Views WATERTOWN, Mass. (March 14, 2008) A local theater stages "My Name is Rachel Corrie" and "Pieces" -- both in the Middle East -- against the backdrop of controversy. Review: "John Adams" BOSTON, Mass. (March 13, 2008) WBUR's critic-at-large reviews the new HBO mini-series, "John Adams." Debunking Irish American Stereotypes BOSTON, Mass. (March 13, 2008) A conversation with a local filmmaker who debunks Irish American stereotypes...in the new movie, "On Broadway." Robert Frost Unplugged BOSTON, Mass. (March 07, 2008) Newly discovered tapes of Robert Frost's lectures at Dartmouth College in the 1940s capture the poet at a turning point in his career. Julius Caesar Evokes the 60s CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (February 15, 2008) A new production of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" evokes the 1960s and the assassination of JFK. A Pretty Fair Lady BOSTON, Mass. (February 11, 2008) "My Fair Lady" gets a pretty fair review from WBUR'S critic-at-large Ed Siegel. Choosing to Participate BOSTON - January 30, 2008 - A new exhibit that highlights people who've made a differenceopens at the Boston Public Library today. Arts & The 'Creative Economy' BOSTON - January 30, 2008 -We tally the impact of the "Creative Economy" in Massachusetts. 'A Pinter Duet' BOSTON- January 25, 2008 - Critic-at-large Ed Siegel reviews "A Pinter Duet," two plays from both ends of the playright's career. Boston's First Bard BOSTON - January 16, 2008 - Boston has chosen its first-ever Poet Laureate, Sam Cornish. We profile the Brighton poet, who aims to speak to people "where they live." Filming "A People's History" BOSTON - January 15, 2008 - Howard Zinn's classic tome, "A People's History of the United States" is being turned into a film. WBUR's Andrea Shea explains the turbulent history of this classic's film adaptation. Review: 'Third' BOSTON - January 11, 2008 - Wendy Wasserstein's last play "Third" takes a skeptical look at the women's movement. Year in Review: Arts & Culture BOSTON, Mass. (December 26, 2007) Taking stock of a busy year for arts and culture in Boston. Tapping Into "Urban Nutcracker" BOSTON, Mass. (December 14, 2007) In its seventh annual season, "Urban Nutcracker" delivers a few new twists and turns this year. We go front and center stage for the story. Review: "Silent Night of the Lambs" BOSTON, Mass. (December 12, 2007) We review a holiday show with a difference: "Silent Night of the Lambs." Huntington's New Artistic Director BOSTON, Mass. (December 12, 2007) Entering stage right: The Huntington Theatre Company's new Artistic Director, Peter DuBois. 'Once Upon A Time,' Debuts BOSTON, Mass. (December 10, 2007) In Boston Monday night, a 40-year-old play by Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel will be staged for the first time ever. ICA Turns One BOSTON, Mass. (December 06, 2007) On the one year anniversary of the Institute of Contemporary Art, Andrea Shea reports on whether the museum is living up to expectations.				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