Harvard College Opera’s ‘Falstaff’ opens Friday, merry comedy about a larger than life character
Verdi’s “Falstaff” is based on Shakespeare’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor.” If you can’t imagine laughing (on purpose) during an opera, this is the one to try.
A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville, from singing over silents to Britanik comedy
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, the Nightingale Vocal Ensemble performs its “Photoplay,” there’s art such as “Poems of Electronic Air,” academic talks on “The Rhetoric of Black Populism: From Malcolm X to the ‘Manosphere’” and the comedy duo Britanik takes the stage.
‘Medals for Dishonor’ at the Harvard Art Museums
There are more than 110 armed conflicts taking place globally right now, according to the Geneva Academy, and plenty of horror and humanity to recognize in these plaques by David Smith at the Harvard Art Museums.
‘Real Women Have Curves’: A spirited show examines the bonds of community and family
It’s rare that a musical has both a smart book and a smart score, and “Real Women Have Curves” has both, as well as a committed and talented Latina cast.
Attend meetings in Cambridge from Dec. 8-15 about Faisal inquest and city project priorities
Public meetings this week look at an inquest into a police shooting and changes in officer procedure, deciding on public investments, Cambridge Street bike lanes, the future of Jerry’s Pond, how to use municipal space in Central Square and more.
Challenger declares for Rep. Decker’s seat, aiming to pass more progressive legislation
Labor activist Evan MacKay has launched a campaign to challenge state Rep. Marjorie Decker for her seat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
American Repertory Theater’s Allston home OK’d, putting move from Cambridge in 2026
Work will begin next year on an Allston home for the A.R.T., now based in Harvard Square, for an opening in 2026. The scheduling was announced after unanimous approval of the plans by the Boston Planning and Development Agency.
A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville, from holiday markets to urban bee storytelling
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there’s David Boobie Burlesque, holiday markets, a Pee-wee Herman tribute, heavy metal, cooking with the chef of France’s Le Mirazur, Urban Waggle bee stories, “Head Over Heels” at CRLS and “The Slutcracker.”
Disinformation and misinformation: Gloom from experts with books by university presses
Lee McIntyre, author of “On Disinformation: How to Fight for Truth and Protect Democracy.” (Photo: author’s website, with edges expanded in Photoshop) Disinformation is everywhere: in politics, online, between friends – and between senators. Lee McInty …
For University Press Week, a trio of publications proposes fixes for education, science and the law
A list of best publications by university presses includes works out of Harvard, MIT and Brandeis on saving higher ed, women in science and “guardianship” abuse.
