Boston Lyric Opera’s ‘The Threepenny Opera’ remains prescient and timeless
Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill’s 1928 classic “The Threepenny Opera” isn’t often performed by opera companies. The story-and-song structure is closer to the realm of musical theater. But Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) embraces a...
Boston ‘Top Chef’ contestant edging towards ‘Fan Favorite’ honors
The competition is coming down to the wire on Bravo’s reality TV series “Top Chef." Though Boston’s own Karen Akunowicz fell just short of nabbing its culinary crown, her top drawer talent and vibrant personality...
Vermont Folklife Center reopens with historical show on state’s first Pride
The Vermont Folklife Center reopened earlier this month with an exhibition co-presented by Pride Center of Vermont. "Pride 1983" explores the origins and lasting legacy of Burlington, Vermont’s first LGBTQ2+ Pride celebration...
Sarah Shoffner steps in as interim exec. director for Boston Gay Men’s Chorus
Craig Coogan, the much-loved and longtime executive director of Boston Gay Men's Chorus, is moving to the "other coast" to become interim executive director for Seattle Choruses, which includes the Seattle Men's,...
Coro Allegro, Boston’s LGBTQ+A classical chorus, to celebrate a 30th
Coro Allegro, Boston’s award-winning LGBTQ+ and allied classical chorus, kicks off its centennial celebration of Daniel Pinkham on March 12 with performances of the late local composer’s fanfares and works for double...
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus gets intimate this weekend at Club Café
Life is a cabaret, old chum—at least, that’s how it feels when you take in this annual show from the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus. Catch "Another Opening...A Cabaret" this Friday to Sunday, Feb. 21–23,...
Celebration of Life annual dinner to honor Boston Living Center’s 30th
In honor of the Boston Living Center's 30th anniversary, the BLC's annual Celebration of Life dinner's 2019 theme is Homecoming, in tribute to "the many ways in which the Center has served as a...
P’town theater troupe delivers message to Ireland before historic referendum
A small troupe of Provincetown thespians is carrying a big message of support for marriage-equality to Ireland. The cast, crew, and playwright of the short play Just Say Yes, a same-sex marriage comedy by Lynda Sturner of...
Gay-themed silent classic to screen with live music at Dorchester’s Strand
A rare opportunity to see a silent classic movie with a gay theme—and live piano accompaniment by Provincetown favorite Billy Hough—hits a Boston-area big screen on Thursday, Dec. 5 at the historic Strand Theatre...
Boston-based Rafanelli decorates White House for the holidays
Here's a house with holiday decorations that would win the contest in any neighborhood.
Boston-based events planner Bryan Rafanelli, working closely with First Lady Michelle Obama and a few friends, developed the theme and created...
