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Innovative ‘Merchant’ Astounds
A modernized "Merchant of Venice" succeeds by upturning traditional interpretations of the classic play.
Jorma Elo Reimagines ‘A Night at the Ballet’
In the Boston Ballet’s February press release, famed choreographer Jorma Elo said of his newest production, “I hope the audience ...
The Color of Baseball
Baseball enthusiasts Steven Biel, David M. Brewer, and Richard A. Johnson and former Negro League player Reginald C. "Reggie" Howard lead a discussion titled the "Color of Baseball" about how the issue of race has impacted the history of America's favorite sport in Emerson yesterday. The discussion also included an exhibit of baseball pictures from photographer William Chapman.
Adés Raises Baton for Shakespeare
In 1827, the young composer Hector Berlioz attended performances of several plays by William Shakespeare on the Parisian Left Bank. ...
A Gripping “Agrippina”
This past weekend, the Boston Lyric Opera concluded its run of “Agrippina,” an Italian opera written by German composer George Friedrich Handel. With visual richness, delightful humor, and creative staging, the performance offered a brief escape into scandalous ancient Rome.
MFA Exhibit Offers Quality ‘Conversation’
The new “Conversations” photography exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), which is on display until June 19, encourages dialogue among viewers.
Free St. Patty's Candies
A festive parade participant hands out bunches of free candy and beads to onlookers. People on the front line of this year's parade received a variety of free goods including flags, coupons, and chocolates.
On Broadway
Hundreds of people line the sides of Broadway Street on Sunday, March 20, 2011. The annual march takes place in the historically Irish neighborhood of South Boston.
Bagpipes Section
The Boston Police Department's bagpipe band play a tribute to St. Patrick's Day. This organization, known as 'Gaelic Column of Pipes and Drums,' specializes in the traditional music of the Gaelic culture.
The Big Man
St. Patrick himself makes an appearance at the 2011 parade. On one of the more colorful parade floats of the day, the saint receives a warm welcome from the crowds.
Green Spirit
Parade onlookers crowd the sidewalks near the start of the St. Patrick's Day parade. Decked in countless varieties of green memorabilia, this year's crowd did not fail to live up to the Irish spirit.
Parade Salutations
City officials greet the crowds present at the 2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Boston. Many other government representatives made an appearance at this year's parade, including ones from the Boston Fire Department and the United States Navy.
Crowd Control
Boston Police help to contain the continuous flow of people coming off the T station. The Broadway stop on the subway's red line marks the beginning of this year's parade which started at 1:00pm.
