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Boston Globe
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Free fun this week: Family opera, early Cinco fiestas, and double the Cambridge celebrations
Painted canvases are put together at Susan Gentile Studio to create a mural depicting local nature. Susan Gentile Studio LEAF YOUR MARK Though Earth Day has passed, finding ways to represent the community's landscape remains limitless. After spending the previous week crouched down planting trees or hiking through a forest cleanup, locals can spend the last few days of Earth Month making art to highlight the environment. Speak for the Trees Boston is asking the community to make a collaborative mural. By projecting silhouettes of familiar trees, branches, and leaves onto blank canvas, participants will paint a work representing the beauty of local nature. The finished mural will be put on display later this fall in Dorchester for public viewing. April 28, 5-7 p.m. 155A Washington St., Dorchester ALL THE RIGHT NOTES Wednesday is International Jazz Day, a time to look back on the communal and uniting nature of the genre. The Boston Jazz Foundation will celebrate the date by bringing renowned musicians to the stage, including Jason Palmer, a prominent figure in the Boston Jazz scene for over 20 years, Anastassiya Petrova, a Berklee alumnus and prolific performer, and various others. Performances will take place at Union Church and all admissions will be first come, first served. April 30, 6 p.m. 485 Columbus Ave. Advertisement Harvard's Arts Fest takes place every year, showcasing the university's creative talent and inviting the community to create art. Office for the Arts at Harvard/Adam and Christy Kissick Advertisement IVY LEAGUE AESTHETICS The Office for the Arts at Harvard University is hosting its annual Arts Fest, a weekend-long event that puts the school's creativity on display, from cultural dance to musical theater. Those interested can attend to scope out a wide range of campus talent or to spend some time outdoors (weather permitting) with the community. Attendees will also get the opportunity to May 1-4. Harvard Yard, 2 Kirkland St., Cambridge. PICTUR E-PERFECT PERUSAL Art lovers and collectors can meet over 90 local, resident artists during the SoWa Art Walk this Friday. Studios featuring paintings, sculptures, photography, mosaics, and other one-of-a-kind pieces will be open for viewing, encouraging exchanges with the artists themselves in the form of questions and conversation. May 2-4, hours vary. 450 Harrison Ave. TWO BY TWO 'Noah's Ark,' one of the most recounted biblical stories, has been adapted to many artistic forms — plays, poetry, song, etc. In 1958, composer Benjamin Britten used the story as inspiration for his operatic play 'Noah's Flood,' a retelling that will be taken on by the Boston Lyric Opera this Saturday. The performance will use audience participation to include watchers in the story and provide engagement for young, first-time operagoers. May 3, 2 p.m. Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave. CENTERSTAGE FOR CENTRAL SQUARE For the May 3, 3 p.m. 19 State St., Cambridge. Advertisement SIP AND SAVOR Cinco de Mayo falls on a Monday this year, but the party starts earlier in Ball Square. Bow Market is inviting Bostonians to celebrate the holiday on Sunday afternoon with a live DJ, face-painting, and Mexican artesaníasand food. With the rest of the night reserved for margaritas and mezcal, partygoers will be ready to start the week without the morning hangover. May 4, 1-5 p.m. 1 Bow Market Way, Somerville. Marianna Orozco can be reached at
CBS News
28-03-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Michigan unemployment benefits to increase as much as $84 a week for new claims
Michigan workers who file unemployment claims starting April 2 will see noticeably higher benefit amounts and a longer claim period as compared to recent limits, based on a new law that is taking effect. This effort marks the first increase in the weekly maximum benefits in over 20 years, according to Friday's announcement from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. The new law also extends the number of weeks someone is eligible to request benefits on a claim from the current maximum 20 weeks to a maximum 26 weeks. "The increases in benefits and weeks will put extra money into the pockets of thousands of Michiganders at a time when they need it the most," Jason Palmer, director of the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency said, citing a spinoff impact to local businesses as unemployed workers spend the benefit funds. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the bill into law in December, but the Michigan legislature did not permit immediate implementation. As a result, the earliest date the changes could take effect is April 2. Each person's weekly benefit is calculated based on eligibility at the date of filing. The increase pushes the maximum weekly benefit up by $84 a week from the existing $362 a week to $446 a week for the remainder of 2025. The maximum weekly benefit will then go to $530 in 2026 and $614 in 2027. In addition, the amount for each dependent claimed in an unemployment benefits case will go from the current $6 a week to $12.66 for the remainder of 2025. The dependent benefit will be $19.33 each in 2026 and $26 each in 2027. Those receiving unemployment benefits can claim up to five dependents when they file a claim. Those amounts do include taxes, as recipients can choose whether to take taxes out at the time of unemployment checks are issued or settle at tax time. Further adjustments starting in 2028 will be automatic, based on the national Consumer Price Index. That being said, there are some special rules that apply to anyone who started a Michigan unemployment claim between Jan. 1 and April 2. The state labor department explained that the Unemployment Insurance Agency will review active claims that were filed between Jan. 1 and April 2, and make retroactive determinations to see who would otherwise have been eligible for more money during that time. If someone is eligible for a retroactive increase, the Unemployment Insurance Agency will pay out that difference. There will be no retroactive change to the number of benefit weeks that someone can file for. The new 26-week range only applies to new claims filed April 2 or later. Those who are receiving unemployment benefits or applying for the first time should check their Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM) account regularly for updates and to make sure their address and bank account information is current.
