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The Berliner Philharmoniker performs Friday night at Symphony Hall. PHOTO COURTESY ROBERT TORRES

INTERVIEW: Concertmaster Noah Bendix-Balgley brings cultural perspective to Berliner Philharmoniker

By Rebecca Zeng November 16, 2016

It began with Éclat, a piece composed by Pierre Boulez. Fifteen musicians lined the stage, playing mind-bending harmonies that reverberated, faded and danced around each other. The piece faded into...

Falu performs at Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub for a concert benefitting the Desai Foundation. PHOTO BY ELISE TAKAHAMA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Bollywood singer Falu teams up with charity for health, education, culture

By Elise Takahama November 9, 2016

She’s known for her blend of traditional Indian vocals and modern pop style, but Falu uses her talent for more than spreading music and culture. Although not for the first time, Falu worked with...

University of New Hampshire professor Ellen Fitzpatrick, author of  “The Highest Glass Ceiling: Women's Quest for the American Presidency,” speaks at the University of Massachusetts Boston about political leadership and the 2016 presidential election. PHOTO BY JUNE KIM/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Author discusses historical woman presidential candidates

By Jenni Todd November 9, 2016

Since 1872, over 200 women have sought the American presidential office. In her book “The Highest Glass Ceiling: Women’s Quest for the American Presidency,” Ellen Fitzpatrick, a history professor...

Erika Koss reads a chapter out of her book during a special preview event Saturday in Newton. PHOTO COURTESY KERRY LAVIN

Author Erika Koss ties together political struggle, female labor, coffee

By Roshni Kotwani November 3, 2016

Wondering how you’re going to make it through the day? Coffee. Need a way to make your night more productive? Coffee. Trying to find a smooth way to ask someone out? Coffee. Coffee has become...

Lia Cirio in rehearsal for the Boston Ballet performance of “Le Corsaire.” PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston Ballet “Le Corsaire” brings 19th-century ballet into modern times

By Lauren Frias November 2, 2016

[mediagrid cat="34220"]A deafening silence draped over the crowd in the Boston Opera House as the lights dimmed and the curtains rose. A boat full of pirates in a stormy sea appear behind the scrim, only...

Keith Nolan, a leader for the Multicultural AIDS Coalition, speaks about the group’s advertisements during a Community Service Center panel Friday in the Law Auditorium. PHOTO BY NATALIE CARROLL/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

“Who are ‘They?’” discusses new approaches to community service

By Jon Ollom November 2, 2016

It is difficult to battle the preconceived notions volunteers often have when they are involved in community service work; but this battle is essential to creating long-lasting, shared experiences with...

A woman photographs a display at the IGersBoston photography exhibit showcasing Instagram photos of Boston. PHOTO BY KANKANIT WIRIYASAJJA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Instagram contest opens doors to social activism in Boston

By Elise Takahama October 27, 2016

The 120 handpicked photos captured Boston pride and extreme talent, but the Instagrammers and attendees exhibited the true meaning of the contest. The Sheraton Boston Hotel hosted the IGersBoston...

Tessa Violet performs at The Red Room at Cafe 939. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

INTERVIEW: Singer-songwriter Tessa Violet moves from YouTube vlogs to the big stage

By Hafzat Akanni October 26, 2016

With YouTube as a public platform to perform, many stars are born with just the help of a video camera and a computer. Justin Bieber, Jenna Marbles, Ryan Higa and Kina Grannis are only a few users...

Becca Lewis in Company One Theatre’s “REVOLT. SHE SAID. REVOLT AGAIN.” PHOTO COURTESY PAUL FOX

Gender expectations, female oppression take stage, encourage women to “REVOLT.”

By Lauren Frias October 26, 2016

During a time when roughly half the population is comprised of women, one would have the impression that the two sexes could coexist in equal standing, gender simply being a category of character and...

Lisa Falzone, Jennifer Hyman, Marcela Sapone and Hayley Bay Barna speak about their successes as entrepreneurs during the Forbes Under 30 Summit. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Entrepreneurs discuss experiences with gender-based adversity, changing business landscape

By Kaitlyn Locke October 20, 2016

We’ve all heard the age-old, sexist trope: “Can women really have it all?” At a panel at the Forbes Under 30 Summit Monday, four highly successful entrepreneurs — who just so happen to be...

Members of the Butterfly Music Transgender Chorus pose for a photo before the group’s concert in Medford. PHOTO BY SHANE FU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Transgender chorus pays respects to Orlando shooting and celebrates community

By Rachel Rex October 19, 2016

In a world where violent acts often dominate the news, it can be important to find acceptance and support from others. But for many marginalized groups targeted by these attacks, community can be hard...

The Boston Center for the Arts is showing the "Fertile Solitude" art exhibit at the Mills Gallery through December. PHOTO BY TYLA PINK/ DAILY FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR

“Fertile Solitude” reveals importance of self-reflection in creative art exhibits

By Tyla Pink October 19, 2016

Every now and then, many say society needs to step away from the conventional world and become immersed in spaces that give people the chance to look inward. Luckily, a temporary void of whimsical, thought-provoking...

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