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The Berklee Bob Marley Ensemble performs the album, "Exodus," Thursday at the Berklee School of Music. PHOTO BY ASHLEY GRIFFIN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Berklee Bob Marley Ensemble celebrates 40-year anniversary of “Exodus”

By Sarah Finkel February 9, 2017

An award-winning performer known for his reggae music, Jamaican artist Nesta Robert “Bob” Marley was revived once again by the student-based Bob Marley Ensemble at the Berklee Performance Center...

Ryan Reynolds accepts the Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ 2017 Man of the Year award Friday in Cambridge. PHOTO BY OLIVIA FALCIGNO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Hasty Pudding Theatricals welcomes Ryan Reynolds to Cambridge

By Sophie Will February 8, 2017

After receiving the 2017 Man of the Year Award from Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals on Friday night, Ryan Reynolds revealed why “Deadpool” was so popular among millennial audiences...

A student-produced art show, "Resistance Culture," responds to the presidential election and current political climate. PHOTO BY VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Resistance Culture Art Show sparks political awareness, opens discussion

By Tyla Pink February 7, 2017

The current political climate has caused a chain reaction of think pieces, television specials and social media posts, commenting on the 2016 election and how the country will move forward. In addition...

Boston University’s Minority Connection Initiative hosts an event Thursday to connect students of color through casual, small group discussion on how to succeed in college. PHOTO BY BRIANNA BURNS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU’s Minority Connection Initiative promotes diversity, safe spaces on campus

By Josee Matela February 7, 2017

Amid the influx of students returning to campus this past fall semester, Kevin Smith, a senior Boston University's College of Engineering, noticed something amiss — five male students of color did...

Ritchy Lamarre of the “The Sunset Kings” performs at Club Cafe Saturday afternoon to protect and further LGBTQ rights. PHOTO BY BRIANNA BURNS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

“Voices From The Future” advocates for LGBTQ rights through music, dance, poetry

By Lauren Frias February 2, 2017

This Saturday, the documentary channel Wanderlost, created by Jesse Manfra and Chris Hughes, organized “Voices From The Future,” a concert performed by a variety of artists to raise awareness for...

The Jett Foundation celebrates 15 years of fighting for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) at an event held in the Museum of Science Thursday night. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FRESS PRESS STAFF

Jett Foundation hosts first gala, generates awareness of Duchenne muscular dystrophy

By Kiran Kishor Galani February 1, 2017

The Jett Foundation, a Kingston-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a genetic disorder that primarily affects males, held its first annual “Shine...

At a charity concert hosted by Zumix, hip-hop artist Latrell James and Oompa use music as a tool to empower youth and spread positive change in adolescents. PHOTO COURTESY DAWRY RUIZ

Youth-development organization brings hip-hop to East Boston

By Jon Ollom February 1, 2017

The usually sleepy Sumner Street was jolted awake by the sounds of hip-hop music pouring out from an old firehouse on Friday night in East Boston. Energetic music lovers from all walks of life were...

Conductor and musician Eli Epstein "Inside Out Concert" forges an emotional connection between classical musicians and their audiences. PHOTO COURTESY LIZ LINDER

Classical music brought to life in intimate experience of Epstein’s “Inside Out Concert”

By Johnathan D. Kindall January 26, 2017

Once every few months, a petite chapel in Boston is lined with plastic folding chairs, filling with a small group of people who are ready to go on a journey. The event is not a religious one, although,...

connectAmerica-Asia organizes a post-election mixer welcoming professionals to share their international experiences and heritages. PHOTO BY NATALIE CARROLL/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

connectAmerica-Asia’s networking event shines light on diversity of professionals 

By Taylor Mendoza January 25, 2017

While Boston is a city teeming with many diverse working professionals, it can sometimes be difficult to network and form business connections with each other. This was not the case for those attending...

13FOREST Gallery's “Transition of Power: 2017” exhibit displays a variety of art pieces this past Saturday in Arlington. The exhibit expresses artistic voices in response to the current state of American politics. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

13FOREST “Transition of Power: 2017” exhibit sparks political conversation

By Sabrina Huang January 25, 2017

Along with several other post-inauguration gatherings, 13FOREST Gallery held an opening reception for its current exhibition, “Transition of Power: 2017” on Saturday. This is an exhibition dedicated...

Robert Maloney's designs were used to restore the Haffenreffer Brewery's historic smokestack in Jamaica Plain. It had missed letters for three decades. PHOTO BY ABIGAIL FREEMAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Robert Maloney brings revitalization and art to Haffenreffer Brewery

By Sabrina Huang January 18, 2017

Local artist Robert Maloney prevails as the mastermind behind the historic Haffenreffer Brewery smokestack revival with his recent public art installation. The design has restored the smokestack, which...

Museum-goers dance at The Institute of Contemporary Art’s 10th anniversary celebration. PHOTO COURTESY JENNIFER WADDELL

The ICA celebrates 10 years of diversity, culture, enthusiasm

By Sarah Finkel December 8, 2016

Situated on the Boston Harbor in the bustling Seaport District, The Institute of Contemporary Art offers the Boston community a plethora of up-and-coming collections in addition to world-renowned exhibits....

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