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Boston Globe
5 days ago
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- Boston Globe
Free events this week: romance readings, artistic insights; plus a Seaport cinema bargain
KABLAM! The Boston Figurative Art Center's mission is to uplift the creative community by bringing artists together — including comic artists. This Monday, the comic authors Mike Curato of 'Flamer' and 'Little Elliot' series fame, and K. Wroten, whose client list is as illustrious as their work, will visit the center to discuss their literary and artistic work, including Curato's first adult novel, that debuted last month. Boston Figurative Center, 285 Washington St., Somerville. SHHH, JUST READ Sometimes all we want is just a little peace and quiet, but it's summer in the city and it's hard to escape the noise. Porter Square Books Cambridge Edition is taking a page from your local library by hosting a silent reading party. Bring your current read (or shop for a new one) to the ' shhh '-worthy spot for a lazy, low-stimulus late-afternoon reading hour. The only noise will come from the turning of pages, and the occasional shush if someone tries to strike up conversation, or — goddess forbid — click their pen repeatedly. Following reading time, an optional discussion about your latest read will take place. July 8, 4-5:30 p.m. Porter Square Books, 1815 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. Advertisement Campbell-Lynn McLean's "The Hissing Lawn," oil on canvas. The Boston artist's first solo exhibition will open July 11 at LaiSun Keane Gallery. Campbell-Lynn McLean Advertisement PICTURES OF SUMMER LaiSun Keane Gallery is bringing the South End art community together to celebrate one of its own with an opening reception for Boston artist Campbell-Lynn McLean's first solo exhibition, 'On Hissing Summer Lawns.' According to the artist statement, the painting collection is 'a love letter to abundance, consumption and good weather,' focusing on themes of queerness, community, and connection. July 11, 6-8 p.m. 460C Harrison Ave. C8A. DISCOVERING NATURE Whether it's by kicking around a soccer ball or collecting roly-polies, summer break gives young ones the freedom to explore the great outdoors. Discovery Museum's Nature Play Festival will feature activities such as Invasive Plant Papermaking, Mud Kitchen, Bug Hunts, Log and Rock Flipping, as well as indoor galleries exploring the properties of nature — being water, air, light — to help children connect to the world around them. July 11, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Discovery Museum, 177 Main St. (Route 27), Acton. Families can explore the outdoors during Discovery Museum's Nature Play Festival. Jessica Cronin Photography BOOKWORM BASH Romance readers can join Lovestruck Books and July 12, 2-5 p.m. Sheraton Boston Hotel, 39 Dalton St. VIVE LA FRANCE France's national holiday marks the storming of the Bastille in Paris during the French Revolution. It technically falls on July 14 — but here in Boston, Francophiles can get a head start with a Sunday soirée at the Charles Hotel. Attendees can expect displays of French traditions, including French accordion music and a 110-year-old waiters race, which requires exceptional balancing skills and speed. Before saying 'bonne nuit,' celebrants can stick around for some dancing and mingling as a DJ spins some more modern tunes. July 13, 4-8 p.m. The Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., Cambridge. Advertisement Deals & steals MOVING PICTURES Even with matinée prices, going to the movies comes with quite the price tag. While the words bargain and the Seaport may seem like an oxymoron, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has a deal that may suspend your belief: $7 tickets, even for new releases, every Tuesday. Tuesdays, 4-11 p.m. Alamo Drafthouse, 60 Seaport Blvd. Send info on free events and special offers at least 10 days in advance to . Marianna Orozco can be reached at
BBC News
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Newcastle MOBO Awards: History of black music photo display at Discovery Museum
A photo display paying tribute to the history of black music on Tyneside is on show, as Newcastle gears up to host the MOBO ceremony is being held in the city on Tuesday, with a five-day fringe event running alongside it to create opportunities for the area's Discovery Museum will exhibit the display from Saturday, in partnership with Northern Roots, which supports local D'Aronville, of the organisation, said: "This exhibition is just a glimpse into moments in time, with the future holding so much more for artists and audiences in our community." She added the creative community had changed through history and "no longer are we drawn to other places to be able to programme some of the best and most diverse talent".The display features international artists such as Chaka Khan, Public Enemy and Goldie, alongside contemporary Newcastle artists Kema Kay and Kay Greyson, at venues including Jumpin' Hot Club, Hoochie Coochie, World Headquarters and at festivals Boss Sounds and Evolution. Keith Merrin, director of North East Museums, which manages Discovery Museum, said: "We welcome people from all over the UK and further afield so for our visitors to be able to see this as soon as they walk in the museum is wonderful."The montage of photographs will be projected on the wall above the iconic Turbinia ship - the first object people see when entering the display closes on 23 part of the MOBO Fringe Festival, workshops have also been held in schools about rap music and song people have also been learning God Gave Me Feet for Dancing by Ezra Collective - a previous MOBO winner - as part of the production of a video to be shown during the Youth Choir Project will join ensembles Jambone, Quay Voices and Step Up Singing on the concourse at the Glasshouse on Sunday for a showcase of music by black MOBO Awards are being held at Newcastle's Utilita Arena with acts including Krept & Konan, Bashy, Spice and Nova Twins confirmed to perform. Follow BBC Newcastle on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Send your story ideas here.
