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Finneas plays the guitar at his concert. Finneas stopped at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on Friday as a stop on his “For Cryin’ Out Loud!” tour. COURTESY OF MURIEL MARGARET

REVIEW: Finneas steps into his own spotlight at MGM Music Hall

By Priyal Patel February 26, 2025
As Finneas settled in front of the piano, the first somber notes of “Starfucker” echoed throughout the venue. The dark blue lighting put a spotlight directly on him, just as the song spotlighted his vocal talent and ability. 
Chef Ryan Scanlon. Scanlon attended the Boston University culinary program and competed on season four of Next Level Chef, where he will make his first appearance 
on Feb. 27. COURTESY OF RYAN SCANLON

On another level: Former BU culinary student competes on cooking show hosted by Gordon Ramsay

By Kayla Baltazar, Managing Co-Editor February 25, 2025
As a freshman in high school, Ryan Scanlon started cold calling restaurants, trying to see if he could land a job in the kitchen. He had no professional training experience — he mostly cooked for family businesses. 

Things to do this week in Boston: Feb. 24 – March 2

By Sophie Shatzky February 23, 2025

Attend a screening of Blue Velvet at The Brattle Theatre Monday - Wednesday Feb. 24-26, 8:30 p.m.; The Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge  Celebrate David Lynch’s film legacy by attending...

The marquee of Coolidge Corner Theater. The theater is showing a documentary titled “No Other Land” about the villages of Masafer Yatta in the West Bank. LAUREN ALBANO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Oscar-nominated documentary ‘No Other Land’ screens at Coolidge Corner Theatre amid lack of U.S. distribution

By Emma Clement, Graphics Editor & Layout Co-Editor February 13, 2025
The documentary “No Other Land” remains without a U.S. distributor or streaming platform — making its screening at Coolidge Corner Theatre a rare opportunity for American audiences.
Sitting, from left to right, Kathryn Marshall Headrick and Sam Headrick. Standing, from left to right, Apostolos Paraskevas, Panos Liaropoulos, Martin Amlin, Justin Castingino, Francisco Noya, Margaret McAllister, and Alex Kalogeras at the reception following Reflections on a Life Composing and Teaching: Tribute Concert - The Music of Sam Headrick on Feb. 5 at the Tsai Performance Center. The concert showcased a selection of Mr. Headrick’s works and was performed by an ensemble of accomplished musicians. COURTESY OF KONSTANTINOS KALOGERAS

Alea III Ensemble celebrates the musical legacy of Sam Headrick through tribute concert

By Jenni Todd February 10, 2025

As the chatter of the audience came to a standstill, the first piece in the concert titled, “In Memory Of,” began. Among the viewers sat an honored Sam Headrick, who wrote the piece himself.   Boston-based...

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

By Priyal Patel February 9, 2025

Greenway Valentine’s Pop Up Market Tuesday, Feb. 11 to Friday, Feb. 14; Dewey Square, Atlantic Ave., Boston This Valentine’s Pop Up market will feature local artisans, offering gifts for loved...

Sarah Nemtsov gestures to her orchestra during a performance on Jan. 31. Nemtsov is currently the College of Fine Arts’ composer in residence. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Sarah Nemtsov hopes to “give something to the younger generation” during time as composer in residence at BU

By Brontë Massucco February 7, 2025

Staccato piano strikes, rapid violin strokes and resounding clarinet notes answer each others’ calls in a whirlwind of sound that reverberated through the Boston University College of Fine Arts’ Concert...

The “Death as a Constant Companion” exhibit in the Museum of Fine Arts. The exhibit was curated by five high school students in collaboration with the MFA’s Center for Netherlandish  Art. PHOTO BY ELAINA FUZI

“Death as a Constant Companion” allows Boston teens to curate MFA exhibit

By Jenni Todd February 5, 2025

In the center of the wall of a new exhibit in the Museum of Fine Arts, the curators’ text reads:  “Whether it’s watching a true crime Netflix documentary, thinking of a passed family dog or squashing...

Sheena Collier, founder of Boston While Black, is shown on the jumbotron at TD Garden. The Boston Celtics celebrated Historically Black Colleges and Universities Night and honored Collier as the night’s “Hero Among Us” on Wednesday. PHOTO BY KAILYN SMITH

Celtics celebrate legacy and culture at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Night

By Kailyn Smith, Sports Editor February 2, 2025

The Boston Celtics had two reasons to celebrate on Jan. 29— a season-best performance by forward Kristaps Porzingis, which led the team to a 122-100 win over the Chicago Bulls, and the franchise’s...

Things to do this week in Boston: Feb. 3 – Feb. 9

By Sophie Shatzky February 2, 2025

The Men’s Beanpot Semifinals at TD Garden  Monday Feb. 3, 5 p.m.; TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston Cheer on Boston University men’s hockey as they face off against Harvard at this year’s...

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Collision of love and technology: Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid discuss new movie ‘Companion’

By Isabella Laikin January 29, 2025

What does it mean to be in love when technology is in control? “Companion,” a breakup story like no other, explores this question through a blend of sci-fi, romance, horror and comedy. The film...

“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...

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