The Nutcracker is a beautiful family holiday tradition. Children of all ages recognize the famous Tchaikovsky score, but the full length ballet can be long and overwhelming for the youngest members of the family (and some of the elders too). Immersive Nutcracker: A Winter Miracle is the perfect alternate Nutcracker …
Finding the right gift is an art and if you don’t overthink it, it can be done without frustration. Here are a few perfect gifts to pick up in town or order online in time for the holidays. Cocktails & Mocktails Creatively-themed cocktails and mocktails is the one item that …
We live in an age where stress, anxiety, and the hustle overwhelms our lives and even the holiday spirit gets buried under that flurry of modern burdens. We need help slowing down, simplifying and remembering who we are beneath it all. We need help, young and old, finding that holiday …
Pax East will be back in Boston in the blink of an eye. Here are five things that you need to know if you are new to the world of PAX (aka Penny Arcade Exposition). I hope to see you there and look forward to delving more into the world …
As anticipated, I made my way to the Opera House. As anticipated, I saw Boston Ballet dancers put their hearts and souls on the stage to perform works by one of the ballet world’s most loved choreographers: William Forsythe. Boston Ballet’s all Forsythe Program, As Anticipated was captivating and beautiful …
On November 19th a new immersive experience opens at ArtSpace Boston in Boston’s South End. We loved immersive paintings and can’t wait to see how Nutcracker can be immersive too. THE IMMERSIVE NUTCRACKER, A WINTER MIRACLE is made by Lighthouse Immersive established in 2019 by Toronto-based producers, Corey Ross and …
From Thanksgiving and Christmas to blueberry summer mornings, if the family has gathered for a holiday, long weekend, or celebration there will always be at least one pancake morning. This simple mix has just a handful of ingredients and can be put in a jar to travel anywhere or made …
It is true that all art has been contemporary at some point. Boston Ballet’s season opener My Obsession is a mixed bill of dances that despite having premiered across the decades (1956, 2009, 1928, 2022) all feel modern. I was invited to see My Obsession for review and was extremely …
Step Afrika! kicks of ArtsEmerson’s season with their triple threat of a show: Drumfolk. Drumfolk is the most energetic performance I have ever seen and that energy is contagious. The talent of the Drumfolk cast is unparalleled. The musicians, dancers, singers, and steppers of Drumfolk bring their own connection to …
Asking what Boston is known for is a bit like asking what a queen who reigned for 70 years has done (good or bad) in her life. It is not one thing and not even one type of thing, but many. I recently contributed to an article by Redfin and …
