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“Transluz/Translucent” art gallery sign at the Boston University College of Fine Arts. The collection opened on Jan. 23 featuring the works of artists Juan José Barboza-Gubo and Michael Zachary. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘Crisp perfection’ between two artists on display in ‘Transluz/Translucent’

By Brontë Massucco January 27, 2025

In the harshness of a Boston winter, it can be hard to recall the vibrancy of the natural world. But a warm reminder lies at the heart of “Transluz/Translucent,” a collection featuring the works of...

Things to do this week in Boston: Jan. 27 – Feb. 2

By Anna Albrecht, Arts & Community Editor January 26, 2025

Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year at the Mandarin Oriental, Boston Monday, Jan. 27, 12 p.m.; Mandarin Oriental, 776 Boylston St., Boston Head over to the luxury hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Boston,...

Sabrina Song sings the first song in her set at the Red Room at Cafe 939. Song opened for indie-pop artist Carol Ades in Boston on Nov. 22. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

REVIEW: Sabrina Song mesmerized audiences at Boston’s Red Room

By Deanna Soukhaseum December 4, 2024
Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Sabrina Song captivated the hearts of the audience in the Red Room at Cafe 939 on Nov. 22 as she opened for indie-pop artist Carol Ades.
The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina’s Hurricane Helene resources and support page. Boston University students organized a crowdfunding campaign called Feeding NC for a class to support North Carolina residents affected by Hurricane Helene. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU class launches crowdfunding campaign to support Hurricane Helene victims

By Lindsay Gould December 2, 2024
North Carolina residents are facing unprecedented destruction and loss in the wake of Hurricane Helene. In response, students in Boston University’s Crowdfunding and Distribution class launched a crowdfunding campaign on Nov. 14 to support those impacted.
Dylan Segar (Class of 2027) looks through a rack of vintage clothing at Girls With The Fits’ booth at the Fabrio Art Market. The event was hosted by Fabrio, a student-run fashion magazine, on Nov. 17. MEGAN KWAN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Fabrio Arts Market creates interpersonal space for artists, customers

By Hillary Hao November 21, 2024
Students weaved through rows of plastic tables showcasing vibrant, handmade art at the Fabrio Art Market, where vendors sold and traded everything from modified clothes and totes, to handmade art and jewelry, to resin dice and gel nails.

Things to do this week in Boston: Nov. 18-24

By Anna Albrecht, Arts & Community Editor November 17, 2024

Dungeons and Dragons Night at Trident Booksellers Monday, Nov. 18 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Trident Booksellers & Cafe; 338 Newbury St., Boston Trident Booksellers and Cafe will host “a night of...

An attendee at the Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair looks at books in a display on Nov. 9. The 46th Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair, which was held last weekend, brought together worldwide book dealers, collectors and academics. MEGAN KWAN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘Athens of America’: Boston Antiquarian Book Fair showcases decades of rare finds

By Aayushi Datta November 14, 2024
The Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair brought together dealers, collectors and academics from around the globe to showcase its collection of books.
Odie Leigh plays her guitar at her concert at The Sinclair on Sunday night. Leigh visited Boston as a stop on her 2024 tour, promoting her first album, “Carrier Pigeon.” ADDISON SCHMIDT/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER.

REVIEW: Odie Leigh should already be on your mind

By Addison Schmidt November 12, 2024
Back in 2021, Odie Leigh, a singer-songwriter from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, posted a song she wrote on TikTok, and it went viral. It’s a common story that usually spells one of two fates for budding stars: a one-hit-wonder rise and fall, or a quick skyrocket to stardom. For Leigh, the answer was somewhere in between.

Things to do this week in Boston: Nov. 10-16

By Priyal Patel November 10, 2024

Make Miniatures in the Gallery Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 4 p.m.-7 p.m.; 855 Commonwealth Ave. BU students can create their own miniature room based on the art exhibit “1998: Works by Laurie Simmons.”...

Boston University Stage Troupe members Sofia Lipsanopolous, Mai Nguyen, Seven Zhang, Jess Kaplan, Reese Hotten-Somers and Ethan Palmersheim (left to right) performing the song “The World According to Chris” from “Carrie: The Musical.” BU Stage Troupe performed “Carrie” from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 at the Student Theater at Agganis Arena. COURTESY OF KELLY BRODER

REVIEW: BU Stage Troupe’s ‘Carrie’ reveals the power of a revenge prank gone wrong

By Kavitha Koshkarian November 7, 2024
What started out as a light-hearted teen drama slowly took a dark turn as the intersection of religion, shame and blame echoed throughout the choruses of “Carrie: The Musical.” Members of Stage Troupe, Boston University’s oldest extracurricular performing arts group, brought this haunting tale to life at the Student Theater at Agganis Arena from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2.

Things to do this week in Boston: Nov. 4-10

By Sana Muneer, Managing Co-Editor November 4, 2024

Hooks & Books Tuesday, Nov. 5; from 7-9 p.m.; Trident Booksellers and Cafe, 338 Newbury St. Join fellow crafting enthusiasts at Trident Booksellers and Cafe’s Hooks and Books, a free, monthly occasion...

The Boston University Concert Band performs at “Bands of the Beanpot” on Oct. 27. Bands of the Beanpot is an annual concert featuring performances by concert bands and wind ensembles from BU, Northeastern University, Harvard University and Boston College. PHOTO BY JACK SCHWED

The ‘Bands of the Beanpot’ harmonize beyond rivalry

By Jack Schwed October 31, 2024
When you think of the Beanpot, certain images may come to mind: sticks clashing, hockey players colliding and a cacophony of fans filling an arena. But, there is another Beanpot that flies under the radar — one that uses the power of music to unite rather than divide.
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