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Fun, Cheap, Free New England: What activities you can do this winter

BOSTON — Mark Ockerbloom sits down with Sarah Hill of “Fun, Cheap, Free New England” to discuss the activities available to families this winter. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW ©2023 Cox Media Group

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Golden Globes 2024 Nominations: Barbie and Oppenheimer in Front

To many, the Golden Globe Awards are a perfect example of Hollywood’s two faces. In public, the entertainment capital plays along: It’s an honor just to be nominated, giggle tee-hee, this event is an absolute delight. In private, smiles drop and eyes roll: The prizes are not seen as meaningful markers of artistic excellence, but there is no way around them. From a business perspective, the Globes represent a crucial marketing opportunity for winter films and TV shows. The nominations for the 81st ceremony, which will be televised by CBS and streamed on Paramount+ on Jan. 7, were announced on Monday morning by Cedric the Entertainer and Wilmer Valderrama. New movies like “American Fiction,” “Poor Things” and “The Zone of Interest” will compete alongside summertime behemoths like “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie.” “Barbie” led the nominations with nine, followed by “Oppenheimer” with eight. In the television categories, “Succession” had the most with nine, followed by “The Bear” and “Only Murders in the Building” with five apiece.

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How to watch the new episode of Southern Hospitality, stream for free

The newest episode of “Southern Hospitality” will premiere on Thursday, Jan. 4 at 9 p.m. ET. on Bravo. Viewers without cable looking to stream season 2 and the rest of the show can watch it online using DirecTV Stream, Sling, and fuboTV. DirecTV and fuboTV both offer free trials. “Accepting nothing short of perfection from her staff, Leva runs a tight ship, but her once-close-knit team faces a multitude of obstacles as they try to keep their jobs while maintaining their friendships and relationships,” Bravo wrote about the show. How can I watch the newest episode of ‘Southern Hospitality’? Viewers looking to stream can do so by using FuboTV, Sling or DirecTV Stream. Both FuboTV and DirecTV offer free trials when you sign up and Sling offers 50% off your first month. What is FuboTV? FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, such as sports, news, entertainment and local channels. What is DirecTV? The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels. DirecTV also offers a free trial for any package you sign up.

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How an Obscure Song Became an a Cappella Sensation

The arrangement marked one the first times that all 14 members of the Virginia Gentlemen had their own vocal part on a song, he said. They submitted their recording to Sharon, who liked it enough to put it on one of the first “Best Of College A Cappella” albums in the mid-1990s. From there, the record hit campuses and the arrangement began to spread the old-fashioned way: word of mouth. Other groups copied the arrangement by ear. A member of the Wesleyan Spirits who had performed a version in high school brought it to the Spirits. That arrangement made its way to the Vineyard Sound, a group based on Martha’s Vineyard. Similar arrangements were performed at the University of Rochester and Plymouth State. “This song is what made me fall in love with my group,” Michelle Shankar, who was part of the Dartmouth Dodecaphonics from 2008 to 2012, said. “They open almost every show with this piece. It’s high energy, super upbeat, at least the a cappella version of it is. And it just starts with this wall of sound — that really high belt that’s like, ‘Whoaaa!’, and that just became an iconic line.”

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The Voice: See all the four chair turn auditions on season 24

Season 24 of “The Voice” proved to have talent unlike past seasons as 20 hopeful contestants all earned four chair turns during blind auditions. Of the 56 contestants who made it through on the show, almost two dozen contestants had all four coaches fighting in hopes they’d be their coach this season. Four-chair auditions are always something to strive for in your audition, as the artist would have the most choice to pick to compete under coaches John Legend, Gwen Stefani, Niall Horan and Reba McEntire. See all of the special four-chair auditions of season 24 below. Team Legend Mara Justine Justine, 21 is a contestant who blew coaches away early in the season. She received a chair turn from each coach during her performance of Elton John’s “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.” Legend was so impressed he asked Justine to sing with him in a duet of his song “All of Me.” She ended up joining his team right after. Ephraim Owens The next four-chair turn performance was Owens’ version of Labrinth’s “Beneath Your Beautiful.” Stee The singer from South Carolina won coaches over with his fun cover of “Sugar” by Maroon 5. One coach even blocked Horan from being able to coach Stee. Kaylee Shimizu The 17-year-old contestant quickly earned all four chairs with her performance of “Golden Slumbers” by the Beatles. Throughout her audition she hit quite a range of high and low notes, as coaches stood on their feet watching. Jarae Womack Womack performed Amy Winehouse’s “Back to Black” during her four-chair audition. The contestant stood out for her soulful and emotional performance. Coaches praised calling her performance “insane.” Lila Forde This unique performance earned two chair turns almost immediately, as Forde played the keys in her audition to Blind Faith’s “Can’t Find My Way Home.” “You look so comfortable up there on that piano,” Horan praised after the audition. Willie Gomez This audition was sung entirely in Spanish, wowing coaches. Gomez performed Manuel Turizo’s “La Bachata” as coaches danced along. Horan and Legend both hit their button at the last second of his audition, ending with four-chair turns. Caleb Sasser Sasser gave an emotional rendition of Toni Braxton’s “Another Sad Love Song.” He consistently received praise on his cheerful and bright personality, adding to what impressed the coaches with his audition. Team Gwen Chechi Sarai This audition had the coaches’ jaws to the floor within the first few seconds, as Sarai hit whistle high notes. She quickly followed with four-chair turns at the start of her performance. She auditioned with Minnie Riperton’s “Lovin’ You.” Rudi The artist gave a powerful performance to Lesley Gore’s “You Don’t Own Me.” The 28-year-old impressed all coaches with a chair turn, but Legend was blocked by another coach from be Rudi’s coach. She walked on to the show under Stefani’s team. Jacquie Roar The country singer lit up the stage with her audition singing Gretchen Wilson’s “Here for the Party.” She earned four chair turns after belting impressive notes. Brandon Montel The 29-year-old performed a soulful and groovy cover of H.E.R.’s “Hard Place.” Once again, Legend was blocked from being a coach for this contestant. McEntire told the contestant he was “so special.” Team Niall Alexa Wildish Horan, Legend and McEntire all hit their buttons at the same time, as Stefani joined in later. Horan got emotional watching Wildish’s audition of “Songbird” by Fleetwood Mac. Laura Williams The young contestant kicked off her audition strong with her unique voice. She auditioned with Spencer Smith’s “Fingers Crossed.” The coaches praised her for her bright and vibrant energy. McEntire even called Williams a prodigy for her performance. Nini Iris Iris sang Outlaw’s “I See Red,” earning all four-chair turns before the first chorus of the song. “Which planet do you come from?” Horan joked to her after the stellar performance. The coach said he was going to fight hard for the contestant, as she later joined his team. Huntley After a powerful and raspy performance that earned contestant Huntley four chair turns at the same time by coaches, he was not the one who had the final say as to who his coach should be. After singing the Black Crowes’ “She Talks To Angels,” the contestant let his 6-year-old daughter choose his coach. Team Reba Jordan Rainer The country singer impressed all four coaches but especially McEntire as she auditioned with McEntrie’s song “Fancy.” Rainer told the coaches the song represents lyrically “what women do to survive.” Dylan Carter Carter’s performance was a tear-jerker as he auditioned with Whitney Houston’s “I Look to You.” McEntire teared up during her feedback to Carter. “That’s when you know you’ve got a great song and a great singer, when it touches your heart,” McEntire told him. Carter dedicated the song to his mom who died. Ruby Leigh This one performance went viral on multiple platforms as the show welcomed a singer who also yodels. Leigh auditioned with Patsy Montana’s “I Want To Be a Cowboy’s Sweetheart.” Coaches were blown away with the yodeling, especially since she was 16. Mac Royals Royals performed John Mayer’s “Gravity.” All four coaches hit their button back to back, hoping to coach Royals. Royals said his grandmother would always watch “Reba,” so he chose McEntire as his coach. “The Voice” airs every Monday and Tuesday at 8 p.m. EST on NBC. For those without cable, it can also be streamed on platforms like Peacock and FuboTV. Both platforms offer a free trial for those interested in signing up for a membership. The finale will air on Tuesday, Dec. 19 as the winner of season 24 is announced.

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The Voice: See all the four chair turn auditions on season 24

Season 24 of “The Voice” proved to have talent unlike past seasons as 20 hopeful contestants all earned four chair turns during blind auditions. Of the 56 contestants who made it through on the show, almost two dozen contestants had all four coaches fighting in hopes they’d be their coach this season. Four-chair auditions are always something to strive for in your audition, as the artist would have the most choice to pick to compete under coaches John Legend, Gwen Stefani, Niall Horan and Reba McEntire. See all of the special four-chair auditions of season 24 below. Team Legend Mara Justine Justine, 21 is a contestant who blew coaches away early in the season. She received a chair turn from each coach during her performance of Elton John’s “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.” Legend was so impressed he asked Justine to sing with him in a duet of his song “All of Me.” She ended up joining his team right after. Ephraim Owens The next four-chair turn performance was Owens’ version of Labrinth’s “Beneath Your Beautiful.” Stee The singer from South Carolina won coaches over with his fun cover of “Sugar” by Maroon 5. One coach even blocked Horan from being able to coach Stee. Kaylee Shimizu The 17-year-old contestant quickly earned all four chairs with her performance of “Golden Slumbers” by the Beatles. Throughout her audition she hit quite a range of high and low notes, as coaches stood on their feet watching. Jarae Womack Womack performed Amy Winehouse’s “Back to Black” during her four-chair audition. The contestant stood out for her soulful and emotional performance. Coaches praised calling her performance “insane.” Lila Forde This unique performance earned two chair turns almost immediately, as Forde played the keys in her audition to Blind Faith’s “Can’t Find My Way Home.” “You look so comfortable up there on that piano,” Horan praised after the audition. Willie Gomez This audition was sung entirely in Spanish, wowing coaches. Gomez performed Manuel Turizo’s “La Bachata” as coaches danced along. Horan and Legend both hit their button at the last second of his audition, ending with four-chair turns. Caleb Sasser Sasser gave an emotional rendition of Toni Braxton’s “Another Sad Love Song.” He consistently received praise on his cheerful and bright personality, adding to what impressed the coaches with his audition. Team Gwen Chechi Sarai This audition had the coaches’ jaws to the floor within the first few seconds, as Sarai hit whistle high notes. She quickly followed with four-chair turns at the start of her performance. She auditioned with Minnie Riperton’s “Lovin’ You.” Rudi The artist gave a powerful performance to Lesley Gore’s “You Don’t Own Me.” The 28-year-old impressed all coaches with a chair turn, but Legend was blocked by another coach from be Rudi’s coach. She walked on to the show under Stefani’s team. Jacquie Roar The country singer lit up the stage with her audition singing Gretchen Wilson’s “Here for the Party.” She earned four chair turns after belting impressive notes. Brandon Montel The 29-year-old performed a soulful and groovy cover of H.E.R.’s “Hard Place.” Once again, Legend was blocked from being a coach for this contestant. McEntire told the contestant he was “so special.” Team Niall Alexa Wildish Horan, Legend and McEntire all hit their buttons at the same time, as Stefani joined in later. Horan got emotional watching Wildish’s audition of “Songbird” by Fleetwood Mac. Laura Williams The young contestant kicked off her audition strong with her unique voice. She auditioned with Spencer Smith’s “Fingers Crossed.” The coaches praised her for her bright and vibrant energy. McEntire even called Williams a prodigy for her performance. Nini Iris Iris sang Outlaw’s “I See Red,” earning all four-chair turns before the first chorus of the song. “Which planet do you come from?” Horan joked to her after the stellar performance. The coach said he was going to fight hard for the contestant, as she later joined his team. Huntley After a powerful and raspy performance that earned contestant Huntley four chair turns at the same time by coaches, he was not the one who had the final say as to who his coach should be. After singing the Black Crowes’ “She Talks To Angels,” the contestant let his 6-year-old daughter choose his coach. Team Reba Jordan Rainer The country singer impressed all four coaches but especially McEntire as she auditioned with McEntrie’s song “Fancy.” Rainer told the coaches the song represents lyrically “what women do to survive.” Dylan Carter Carter’s performance was a tear-jerker as he auditioned with Whitney Houston’s “I Look to You.” McEntire teared up during her feedback to Carter. “That’s when you know you’ve got a great song and a great singer, when it touches your heart,” McEntire told him. Carter dedicated the song to his mom who died. Ruby Leigh This one performance went viral on multiple platforms as the show welcomed a singer who also yodels. Leigh auditioned with Patsy Montana’s “I Want To Be a Cowboy’s Sweetheart.” Coaches were blown away with the yodeling, especially since she was 16. Mac Royals Royals performed John Mayer’s “Gravity.” All four coaches hit their button back to back, hoping to coach Royals. Royals said his grandmother would always watch “Reba,” so he chose McEntire as his coach. “The Voice” airs every Monday and Tuesday at 8 p.m. EST on NBC. For those without cable, it can also be streamed on platforms like Peacock and FuboTV. Both platforms offer a free trial for those interested in signing up for a membership. The finale will air on Tuesday, Dec. 19 as the winner of season 24 is announced.

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How to watch the new episode of Southern Charm, stream for free

The newest episode of “Southern Charm” will premiere on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. ET. on Bravo. Viewers without cable looking to stream the new episode can watch it online using DirecTV Stream, Sling, and fuboTV. DirecTV and fuboTV both offer free trials. “Southern Charm” reveals a world of exclusivity, money and scandal dating back through generations of families in Charleston, S.C. The docuseries follows several Charleston singles as they pursue their personal and professional lives while trying to preserve their family names, because just one social faux pas can taint a family’s name for generations,” fuboTV wrote. “Members of the notoriously closed society unlock the gates of their centuries-old homes for a real-life look at how modern-day Southern aristocracy lives. Viewers get a peek at a social scene which is bound by tradition and ostentation unlike any other culture in America, through a group of the city’s most charismatic gentlemen and their Southern-belle equals.” In the new episode of season 9, “the Charmers first day in paradise is overshadowed by a salacious article that causes Olivia and Austen’s progress to backslide; Madison enjoys her last hurrah before trying for baby #2.” How can I watch the newest episode of ‘Southern Charm’? Viewers looking to stream can do so by using FuboTV, Sling or DirecTV Stream. Both FuboTV and DirecTV offer free trials when you sign up and Sling offers 50% off your first month. What is FuboTV? FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, such as sports, news, entertainment and local channels. What is DirecTV? The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels. DirecTV also offers a free trial for any package you sign up.

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Fantasia Barrino-Taylor on the Pain (and Joy) of The Color Purple

In the film, Celie’s self-awareness and confidence builds steadily in the presence of Shug Avery (Taraji P. Henson), the free-spirited, local celebrity and, later, Celie’s lover and friend. While still suffering at home, Celie comes into her own much sooner than in the original film. She’s comfortable wearing sequins and lipstick, and her bond with Shug is more pronounced. Bazawule’s intention was to oscillate between joy and pain, a very human approach, he said. “We never wallow in just pain. Certainly, a people who have birthed such beautiful manifestations to this world, there’s no way that Black people just deal with pain. It’s impossible,” he said. “When you hear gospel, when you hear jazz, when you hear all these things, that’s turning pain into power.” He explained that the pain-joy approach “gave us a much fuller picture of her struggles. It was also the back and forth between her reality and her fantasies, and that is also a very important place, a refuge, in a way, for someone like her who was dealing with an external abuser. She could create a world in which she was more powerful than her abuser.” Celie experiences bliss in part through dance. However, Barrino-Taylor, known for gospel and R&B ballads, wasn’t used to up-tempo movement. “When they first said I had to learn how to tap dance, I thought everybody was crazy,” she said, giggling. “I literally laughed, I cried, I laughed, I cried. I was terrified. I didn’t even think my feet were going to move.” The process was challenging, but Barrino-Taylor stuck with it. After a full day of shooting on location in Georgia, she dragged herself into her garage, armed with a pair of tap shoes and got to work. “We wouldn’t get home until, like, 6, 7 o’clock in the morning. But I would go in there, put my tights on, and I would practice. Because I knew on the day when we filmed, I needed to allow Celie to take over, not be thinking 1-2-3-4, ba-ba-ba-ba, ba-ba-ba-ba,” she rhythmed.

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Westfield High School bands, ensembles will play winter concert Thursday

WESTFIELD — Westfield High School Instrumental Music Director Patrick Kennedy recently announced all are welcome to the annual Winter Band Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, in the auditorium at the high school, at 177 Montgomery Road, Westfield. The concert will feature the Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble and the Westfield High School Band. The Concert Band will perform the traditional “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “Wonderful Christmastime” by Paul McCartney, and “A Festive Holiday Celebration,” a nod to several seasonal celebrations.

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How to watch Tyler Perrys Sistas season 7 new episode free Jan. 17

Season 7 of Tyler Perry’s “Sistas” continues on BET this Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT with a new episode. Those without cable can watch the show for free through either Philo, FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, each of which offer a free trial to new users. “‘Sistas’ follows a group of single Black women as they navigate the ups and downs of modern life, which includes careers, friendships, romances, and even social media,” FuboTV said in a description of the series, which is written, directed and executive produced by Tyler Perry. “The comedy-drama series features Andi Barnes, an ambitious divorce lawyer, Danni King, a funny and fearless airport employee, Karen Mott, a street-smart hair salon owner, and Sabrina Hollins, a smart and stylish bank teller,” FuboTV added. “The TV show takes viewers on a roller coaster ride of emotions and moments that epitomize ‘squad goals.’” Season 7, episode 3 is titled “Grand Openings And Closings” and in a description FuboTV said “Karen’s grand opening is full of surprises; Andi feels the pressure at work as her dealings with Gary may end her career.” How can I watch Tyler Perry’s “Sistas” without cable? Those without cable can watch the show for free through either Philo, FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, each of which offer a free trial to new users. What is Philo? Philo is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers 60+ entertainment and lifestyle channels, like AMC, BET, MTV, Comedy Central and more, for the budget-friendly price of $25/month. What is FuboTV? FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, like sports, news, entertainment and local channels. It offers DVR storage space, and is designed for people who want to cut the cord, but don’t want to miss out on their favorite live TV and sports. What is DirecTV Stream? The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels.

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Norman Lear Reshaped How America Saw Black Families

As a birthday present for Tyler Perry last year, a mutual acquaintance arranged for him to meet one of his heroes, Norman Lear. Perry grew up watching Lear’s groundbreaking television shows, and was awed by how several presented a fuller version of Black lives onto American television screens for the first time. Long ago, Perry had hoped to have a storied career that would emulate a speck of what Lear’s shows such as “Good Times” and “The Jeffersons” displayed: that Black people can share opinions, fall in love, laugh and be fearful just like anyone else. “Had it not been for Norman, there wouldn’t have been a path for me,” said Perry, whose film and TV empire has made him one of the most powerful figures in Hollywood. “It was him bringing Black people to television and showing the world that there’s an audience for us.” Perry departed his meeting with Lear, who was 100 years old at the time, with a deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship of the pioneering television writer and producer who died at 101 on Tuesday. The reality of Lear, a white man, being responsible for bringing a fuller picture of Black lives to American TV screens was a product of the era, when most doors were still closed to Black producers and creators. Some characters in his shows were the source of flare-ups, particularly when some Black cast members complained about stereotypical portrayals, which are still debated today.

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Wu-Tang Clan Announces Las Vegas Residency

Wu-Tang Clan will begin a Las Vegas residency in February as the city hosts its first Super Bowl, the Grammy-nominated rap collective announced on Tuesday. Though rap stars frequently perform in Las Vegas for concerts and appearances at nightclubs, it is unclear if a hip-hop group has held a traditional residency, which became popular in the city around the 1940s. “Wu-Tang Clan: The Saga Continues … The Las Vegas Residency” will begin next year at the Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, starting with concerts on Feb. 9-10, Super Bowl weekend, and March 22-23, when fans flock to the city to bet on the N.C.A.A. college basketball tournaments. Tickets go on sale on Friday, and more dates will be released in the coming months. Known for hits like “C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me)” and “Protect Ya Neck,” Wu-Tang Clan recently concluded a tour with the rapper Nas. The group’s leader, Robert Diggs, known as RZA, said the residency had been in the works for about five years and was meant in part to elevate the genre, which has been celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

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A Book Club Took 28 Years to Read Finnegans Wake. Now, Its Starting Over.

All along Central Park West on Thursday, throngs of people gathered for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and packed street corners or sat on folding chairs set up since dawn. They wedged themselves on slivers of sidewalk, and some placed their toddlers atop food carts for a better view. Madison Burgess, 26, was kind of over it. “You don’t realize how slow the cadence is in real life,” she said as she left the parade route. For nearly three hours, Ms. Burgess added, she had peered up at balloons of animated characters like Bluey, Goku and Monkey D. Luffy. She had watched the event only on television, and as a TV production coordinator, she realized how she preferred seeing the spectacle. “Edited,” she said.

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Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts addresses rumors he was dead, transitioning

For a while, fans of the country music band Rascal Flatts thought guitarist Joe Don Rooney was dead or transitioning to become a woman. Now Rooney has broken his silence to address the rumors and explain his absence from social media. “First off, I am alive,” the member of the Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum-selling group said on X Wednesday, Jan. 3. “There have been so many rumors and opinions thrown around about me - but I’m finally healthy and ready for the world. And NO, I’m not transitioning to be a woman,” Rooney continued. “That thought has never entered my mind. Nothing against the trans community whatsoever but I needed to set the record straight.” Read More: Country music star shocks fans with farewell tour announcement The musician said the reason for his absence came from his long battle with alcoholism. Rooney recalled an incident on Sept. 9, 2021, when he drunkenly crashed into a tree and nearly died. Rooney’s progressive drinking coupled with his fears, depression and anxiety caused him to spin out in a way he never had before. “The pressures of my career and the many mistakes I made in regards to my home life, coupled with a lot of pain and trauma from my childhood and early on in my adult life, had become too much to bear,” he said. “I was not a good father - I was not a good husband - and I was not a good band mate to my business partners. I probably would’ve never taken responsibility for any of this if it hadn’t been for my car wreck on Sep 9, 2021.” Rooney was arrested and charged with driving under the influence as a result of the crash, ET reported. The incident came just a few weeks after Rooney and his former bandmate, Jay DeMarcus, accepted the Academy of Country Music’s Cliffie Stone Icon Award, the news outlet continued. Rooney saw the crash as a sign to get help. He eventually sought treatment for his drinking “in the beautiful mountains of Utah” for four months. Rooney will now celebrate 28 months of sobriety on Saturday, Jan. 13. “I never believed I could actually live my life without drinking. It had become such a huge part of my daily and nightly routine,” Rooney continued. “With the help of my family and so many other professional clinical advisors and now numerous new sober forever friends, I’ve been able to get the train back on the tracks and live without the burden of alcohol.” Read More: Concerts to catch in Boston this winter and spring before summer series rolls in Rooney added that he has set “new healthy boundaries” for the first time to help protect his family and sobriety. “Thank you for all the love, support and prayers. I promise you, I’ve felt them all and I’m super appreciative,” he concluded. “Here’s to making the best of 2024 and living our most healthiest, happiest and goal oriented lives ever.” Rascal Flatts disbanded in 2020 following a farewell tour after twenty years together. The farewell tour was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The band’s disbandment was officially confirmed in October 2021.

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For a Memorable Holiday Party, Personalize the Punch

To maintain a through line among different drinks, you need a deeply flavorful base. Making a batch of a single base and placing it on the table, alongside a bucket of ice and a few different spirited and nonalcoholic bottles, lets drinkers choose their own holiday cheers. One of Ms. Bossy’s favorite bases for holiday drinks is a shrub, and while early versions in the 18th century leaned closer to a concentrated punch — an intense combination of citrus, sugar and either rum or brandy, made in advance — the modern shrub, or drinking vinegar, is more of a sweet-tart, fruit- and vinegar-based syrup. During the holidays, she often makes cranberry shrub by combining equal weights fresh cranberries, sugar and apple cider vinegar in a food processor. She blends them to a chunky purée and combines that with equal parts filtered water before refrigerating it for 24 hours and straining. Since the shrub has plenty of acid, you don’t need to add fresh citrus to the drinks you make with it. Combine the final shrub with ginger beer or Prosecco. Another workhorse base is oleo-saccharum, which is classically made by muddling citrus peels with sugar before setting the combination aside overnight. In this flavorful base, the sugar slowly extracts the oils from the peels and the sticky-sweet mixture adds dimension and texture to drinks. “The theme here is that sugar is a great flavor extractor,” Ms. Bossy said.

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How to watch The Real Housewives of Miami new episode for free Jan. 17

Season 6 of “The Real Housewives of Miami” continues on Bravo this Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT with a new one-and-a-half-hour-long episode. The show can be streamed on platforms like FuboTV and DirecTV Stream for free, if you can’t watch the new episode with cable on TV. Both platforms offer a free trial for new users interested in signing up for an account. Sling is available as well for streaming. You can also stream it the next day on Peacock. “This entry in the ‘Real Housewives’ franchise sticks to the tried-and-true formula that has made other incarnations a staple on the Bravo schedule,” FuboTV said in a description of the series. “The women featured on the series are at the center of the Miami housewife universe, though not all are actually wives at the time of the show’s filming,” it added. “Among the women are Adriana De Moura, known as the Brazilian bombshell of Miami’s art scene, and Texas native Lea Black, a committed philanthropist who is married to one of America’s top criminal defense attorneys.” The new episode is titled “Sink or Swim″ and in a description FuboTV said “Julia walks the runway for the first time in 24 years; Nicole and the Bros get to the bottom of The Mother’s Day Massacre; Alexia invites the ladies to Mexico City; Guerdy shares a devastating health update.” You can watch sneak peek for the new episode below or by clicking here to watch on Bravo’s YouTube channel. How can I watch the newest episode of “The Real Housewives of Miami” for free? Viewers looking to stream can do so by using FuboTV, Sling or DirecTV Stream. Both FuboTV and DirecTV Stream offer free trials when you sign up, and Sling offers 50% off your first month. You can also stream it the next day on Peacock. What is FuboTV? FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, such as sports, news, entertainment and local channels. What is DirecTV Stream? The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels. DirecTV also offers a free trial for any package you sign up.

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BroadwayWorld Boston Awards December 5th Standings

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve! The 2023 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2023. Winners will be announced in January! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve! This year the BroadwayWorld Regional Awards are bigger and better than ever, including over 100 cities across America, Canada, Central and South America, Europe, and Asia! 2023 BroadwayWorld Boston Standings Best Cabaret/Concert/Solo Performance (Non-Professional) Donnie Norton & Steve Bass - A SWINGIN' AFFAIR BIG BAND - The Company Theatre 22% Abby Mueller - UNBREAKABLE - Break a Leg Theater Works 13% Steve Bass - A SWINGIN' AFFAIR - The Company Theatre 12% Daniel Webber - AN EVENING WITH SONDHEIM, SCHWARTZ, AND WEBBER - Voices of Hope Boston 8% Harry Ohlson - UNBREAKABLE - Break a Leg Theater Works 7% James Jackson Jr - JAMES JACKSON JR SINGS! - Post Office Cafe 6% Casey Hatch - AN EVENING WITH SONDHEIM, SCHWARTZ, AND WEBBER - Voices of Hope Boston 6% Jon DiPrima - AN EVENING WITH SONDHEIM, SCHWARTZ, AND WEBBER - Voices of Hope Boston 6% Ken Kawa - THOROUGHLY MODERN MUSICALS - Case Theatre Boosters 6% Erin Maitland - AN EVENING WITH SONDHEIM, SCHWARTZ, AND WEBBER - Voices of Hope Boston 6% Jo Brisbane - MOD HOLLYWOOD! TUNES FROM A TOWN WITHOUT PITY - Napoleon Room/Club Cafe Boston 5% Letta Neely - PULLING IT ALL INTO THE CURRENT - A Revolution of Values Theatre Project 3% Best Cabaret/Concert/Solo Performance (Professional) Kelli O'Hara - BROADWAY IN WORCESTER PRESENTS KELLI O'HARA - JMAC 15% Jessie Mueller and Seth Rudetsky - BROADWAY IN WORCESTER PRESENTS JESSIE MUELLER AND SETH RUDETSKY - Prior Performing Arts Center 13% Sarah deLima - THE LADIES WHO LUNCH - Napoleon Room/Club Cafe Boston 12% Yewande Odetoyinbo - UPLIFT CONCERT - Reagle Music Theatre 11% Allison Case - WOMEN IN MUSIC - Firehouse Center for the Arts 10% Paul Rescigno and Robbie Rescigno - THE RESCIGNOS: FRANKLINCENSE - THE BLACK BOX 8% James Jackson Jr - ON BROADWAY... & MORE - Provincetown Theater 6% Jimmy Tingle - JIMMY TINGLE TONIGHT! - Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater 5% Robert Saoud - MAKE YOUR OWN KIND OF MUSIC - Napoleon Room/Club Cafe Boston 5% Serge Clivio - SERGE CLIVIO: JOY LIVE - Regent Theatre 4% Eden Casteel - KAHN ARTIST - Seaglass Theater Company 2% Maddie Lam - CANDELIGHT CONCERT - Wilbur Fiske Haven House 2% Julia Watkins - ELECTRIFY THE NIGHT - Wilbur Fiske Haven House 2% Natalja Sticco - ECHOES OF MY HEART - Wilbur Fiske Haven House 1% Natalja Sticco - THE MAESTRO’S CABARET & OPERARIUM (PREVIEW) - Wilbur Fiske Haven House 1% Tereza Kralova - THE MAESTRO’S CABARET & OPERARIUM (PREVIEW) - Wilbur Fiske Haven House 1% BK Davis - LIVE - Wilbur Fiske Haven House 1% Max Dread Minaya - NOMENEE/PERFORMANCE - Performance 1% Ondrej Potucek - THE MAESTRO’S CABARET & OPERARIUM (PREVIEW) - Wilbur Fiske Haven House 0% Best Choreography Of A Play Or Musical (Non-Professional) Sally Ashton Forrest - BORN TO DO THIS - THE JOAN OF ARC ROCK OPERA - The Company Theatre 19% Brad Reinking - MATILDA THE MUSICAL - The Company Theatre 14% Will Fafard Jr. - THE WEDDING SINGER - Pentucket Players 9% DJ Kostka - OKLAHOMA! - Academy of Performing Arts 8% Jen Bertolino, Susan Chebookjian, Di Longtin, Suzanne Neuman, and Karen Rogers - THE MUSIC MAN - Voices of Hope Boston 7% Sydney T. Grant - THE TRAIL TO OREGON - Yorick Ensemble 7% Thayne Jasperson - PIPPIN - Break a Leg Theater Works 7% Brad Reinking - SPRING AWAKENING - Riverside Theatre Works 6% Erin Verina - HEATHERS - Spotlight Music and Theater Academy 5% Lauren Ambrose - FOOTLOOSE - Broken Leg Productions 3% Brad Reinking - GREASE THE MUSICAL - Riverside Theatre Works 3% P.J. Terranova - CABARET - Riverside Theatre Works 3% Teri Shea - THE WORLD GOES ROUND - Cotuit Center for the Arts 3% Jason Hair-Wynn - NUNSENSE - Arlington Friends of the Drama 3% Jason Hair-Wynn - THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY - Burlington players 2% Best Choreography Of A Play Or Musical (Professional) Tyler Hanes - SOMETHING ROTTEN! - Franklin Performing Arts Company 10% Brooklyn Toli - JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT - New Bedford Festival Theatre 10% Dylan Kerr - ROCK OF AGES - Firehouse Center for the Arts 10% Taavon Gamble - THE PROM - SpeakEasy Stage Company 9% Rachel Bertone - OKLAHOMA! - Reagle Music Theatre 9% Taryn Herman - PIPPIN - Firehouse Arts Center 8% Daniel Forest Sullivan - SISTER ACT - Lyric Stage Boston 7% Kenny Ingram - THE WIZ - New Bedford Festival Theatre 6% Larry Sousa - MATILDA THE MUSICAL - Wheelock Family Theater 6% Connor Gallagher - BEETLEJUICE - Riverside Theatre Works 5% Ilyse Robbins - ASSASSINS - Lyric Stage Boston 5% Al Blackstone - AN AMERICAN IN PARIS - The Cape Playhouse 4% Julia Deter - RENT - The Umbrella Stage Company 3% Taavon Gamble - THE LITTLE MERMAID - Reagle Music Theatre 3% Patrick O'Neill - WHITE CHRISTMAS - New Bedford Festival Theatre 3% Rick Faugno - JERSEY BOYS - The Cape Playhouse 2% Saxon Pierce - THE MAESTRO’S CABARET & OPERARIUM (PREVIEW) - Wilbur Fiske Haven House 0% Best Costume Design Of A Play Or Musical (Non-Professional) Rachel Padula-Shufelt - BORN TO DO THIS - THE JOAN OF ARC ROCK OPERA - The Company Theatre 26% Paulie Devlin - SPRING AWAKENING - Riverside Theatre Works 13% Lisa Belsky - A WRINKLE IN TIME - Triad Theatre Company 11% Laura Dillon - THE GREAT GATSBY - Marblehead Little Theatre 10% Meg McEvoy-Duane - CINDERELLA - Break a Leg Theater Works 10% Josh Telepman - THE TRAIL TO OREGON - Yorick Ensemble 6% Leslie Held - WORKING - Suffolk University Theatre Department 6% Carol Sherry - CASA VALENTINA - Provincetown Theater 5% Anna Silva - THE MUSIC MAN - Voices of Hope Boston 5% Kat Lawrence - ROMEO & JULIET - CSC’s Stage2 4% Bridget Austin-Weiss - A CHRISTMAS STORY - Massasoit Theatre Company 3% Anna Silva - HANDBAGGED - The Hovey Players 3% Best Costume Design Of A Play Or Musical (Professional) Sydney Hawes - JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT - New Bedford Festival Theatre 21% Merrie Whitney - SOMETHING ROTTEN! - Franklin Performing Arts Company 9% Kelly Baker - SISTER ACT - Lyric Stage Boston 9% Emerald City Costumes - THE LITTLE MERMAID - Reagle Music Theatre 8% Rebecca Shannon Butler - RENT - The Umbrella Stage Company 7% Catherine Stramer - RITE OF PASSAGE - Punctuate4 Productions 6% Rachel Padula-Shufelt - ASSASSINS - Lyric Stage Boston 5% Kelly Baker - THE FULL MONTY - North Shore Music Theatre 5% Emerald City Theatrical - OKLAHOMA! - Reagle Music Theatre 4% Nancy Leary - MACBETH - Commonwealth Shakespeare Company 4% Gail Astrid Buckley - THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG - Lyric Stage Boston 4% Jennifer Paar - SENSE & SENSIBILITY - The Cape Playhouse 4% Kat Lawrence - INTO THE BREECHES - Hub Theatre Company 4% Chelsea Kerl Phelps - TALL TALES FROM BLACKBURN TAVERN - Gloucester Stage 3% Jennifer Paar - BASKERVILLE - The Cape Playhouse 2% David R. Gammons - THE GAAGA - Arlekin Players 2% Jimmy Johansmeyer - MARY POPPINS - Penobscot Theatre 2% Seth Bodie - THE GREAT LEAP - Lyric Stage Boston 2% Hunter Gannet - THE MAESTRO’S CABARET & OPERARIUM (PREVIEW) - Wilbur Fiske Haven House 1% Best Dance Production (Professional) THE PROM - SpeakEasy Stage Company 32% THE WIZ - New Bedford Festival Theatre 20% JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT - New Bedford Festival Theatre 18% AN AMERICAN IN PARIS - The Cape Playhouse 15% WHITE CHRISTMAS - New Bedford Festival Theatre 13% FOXY - Kairos Dance Theater 2% Best Direction Of A Musical (Non-Professional) Zoe Bradford & Sally Ashton Forrest - BORN TO DO THIS - The Company Theatre 12% Zoe Bradford - MATILDA THE MUSICAL - The Company Theatre 8% Alexandra Dietrich - THE GREAT GATSBY - Marblehead Little Theatre 8% Brad Reinking & Stefani Wood - SPRING AWAKENING - Riverside Theatre Works 8% Michael Jay & Josh Telepman - THE TRAIL TO OREGON - Yorick Ensemble 6% Vito Abate - A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE - The Footlight Club 5% Corey Cadigan - INTO THE WOODS - Colonial Chorus Players 5% Laura Marie Duncan - AS YOU LIKE IT - Boston Conservatory at Berklee 5% Adam Joy - SWEENEY TODD - MMAS 4% Zoe Bradford - THE SECRET GARDEN - The Company Theatre 4% Erin verina and Kristy Errera-solomon - HEATHERS - Spotlight Music and Theater Academy 4% Dana Siegal - THE MUSIC MAN - Voices of Hope Boston 4% Wesley Savick - WORKING - Suffolk University Theatre Department 3% Kyle Wrentz & Healy Sammis - PIPPIN - Break a Leg Theater Works 3% Jason Hair-Wynn - NUNSENSE - Arlington Friends of the Drama 3% Steve Ross - NEXT TO NORMAL - Eventide Theatre Company 3% Terry Brady - OKLAHOMA! - Academy of Performing Arts 3% Amy Kaser - AMERICAN IDIOT - Academy of Performing Arts 3% Art Devine - A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE - Cape Rep Theatre 3% John Kennedy - AMERICAN IDIOT - Academy of Performing Arts 2% P.J. Terranova - CABARET - Riverside Theatre Works 2% Jennifer Hemphill - ROCK OF AGES - Theatre workshop Nantucket 1% Donna Wresinski - COMPANY - Eventide Theatre Company 1% Holly Hansen - GREASE THE MUSICAL - Cotuit Center for the Arts, Cotuit MA 1% Donna Wresinski - THE WORLD GOES ROUND - Cotuit Center for the Arts 0% Best Direction Of A Musical (Professional) Elizabeth Bettencourt - JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT - New Bedford Festival Theatre 9% Maddie Roth - FUN HOME - Firehouse Center for the Arts 8% Raye Lynn Mercer - THE SOUND OF MUSIC - Franklin Performing Arts Company 8% Julia Deter - RENT - The Umbrella Stage Company 8% Rachel Bertone - OKLAHOMA! - Reagle Music Theatre 7% Alex Timers - BEETLEJUICE - Citizens Opera House 7% Paul Daigneault - THE PROM - SpeakEasy Stage Company 6% Taavon Gamble - THE LITTLE MERMAID - Reagle Music Theatre 5% Megan Blouin-Little - JUNIE B. JONES - Firehouse Center for the Arts 5% Lydia Cochran - THE MAD ONES - Studio Theatre Worcester 4% Leigh Barrett - SISTER ACT - Lyric Stage Company 4% Gerry McIntyre - THE FULL MONTY - North Shore Music Theatre 4% Courtney O'Connor - ASSASSINS - Lyric Stage Boston 3% Kenny Ingram - THE WIZ - New Bedford Festival Theatre 3% Art Devine - A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE - Cape Rep Theatre 3% David Drake - THE FANTASTICKS: REIMAGINED - Provincetown Theater 3% Courtney O'Connor - PRELUDES - Lyric Stage Boston 2% Al Blackstone - AN AMERICAN IN PARIS - The Cape Playhouse 2% Charles Duke - THE WIZ - New Bedford Festival Theatre 2% Patrick O' Neill - WHITE CHRISTMAS - New Bedford Festival Theatre 2% Maura Hanlon - ARCHIBALD AVERY - Cape Rep Theatre 1% Joyce Chittick - JERSEY BOYS - The Cape Playhouse 1% James Robinson - AWAKENINGS - Odyssey Opera and BMOP 1% Gino DiCapra - THE MAESTRO’S CABARET & OPERARIUM (PREVIEW) - Wilbur Fiske Haven House 1% Best Direction Of A Play (Non-Professional) Toni Ruscio - A WRINKLE IN TIME - Triad Theatre Company 27% Michelle Aguillion - DANCING AT LUGHNASA - Arlington Friends of the Drama 13% Bryn Boice - ROMEO & JULIET - CSC’s Stage2 13% Judy Hamer - A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE - Academy of Performing Arts 13% Jo Brisbane - THREE LITTLE GIRLS DOWN A WELL - Cotuit Center for the Arts, Cotuit MA 10% Celia Couture - HANDBAGGED - The Hovey Players 6% Maren Caulfield - THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND - The Cannon Theatre 4% Eric Butler - SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS - WCLOC Theater Company 4% Donald Sheehan - AUNTIE MAME - True Repertory 3% Kevin Nessman - FARCE OF HABIT - Acme Theatre Company 3% Celia Couture - MAYTAG VIRGIN - The Vokes Players 2% Greg Allen - PULLING IT ALL INTO THE CURRENT - A Revolution of Values Theatre Project 2% Best Direction Of A Play (Professional) Brooke Snow - CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME - Firehouse Center for the Arts 9% Weylin Symes - THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW - Greater Boston Stage Company 9% Ali Funkhouser - THE WOLVES - Franklin Performing Arts Company 6% Dawn M Simmons - K-I-S-S-I-N-G - Huntington Theatre 5% Fred Sullivan, Jr. - THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG - Lyric Stage Boston 5% Myriam Cyr - RITE OF PASSAGE - Punctuate4 Productions 4% Eric Tucker - ANGELS IN AMERICA - Central Square Theater 4% Bryn Boice - ROMEO AND JULIET - Commonwealth Shakespeare Company 4% Nick Paone - THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME - Franklin Performing Arts Company 4% David Drake - CASA VALENTINA - Provincetown Theater 4% John Somers - INTO THE BREECHES - Studio Theatre Worcester 4% Joe Couturier - DOUBT, A PARABLE - Firehouse Center for the Arts 4% Taibi Magar - THE HALF-GOD OF RAINFALL - American Repertory Theatre 4% Steven Maler - MACBETH - Commonwealth Shakespeare Company 3% Jessica Holt - SENSE AND SENSIBILTIY - The Cape Playhouse 3% Bryn Boice - TALL TALES FROM BLACKBURN TAVERN - Gloucester Stage 3% Melory Mirashrafi - ENGLISH - SpeakEasy Stage Company 2% Bryn Boice - INTO THE BREECHES - Hub Theatre Company 2% Myriam Cyr - RITE OF PASSAGE - Punctuate4 Productions 2% Rosalind Bevan - STEW - Gloucester Stage 2% David Drake - THE HUMANS - Provincetown Theater 2% Courtney O'Connor - ROOTED - Lyric Stage Boston 2% Brendan Fox - BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY - The Cape Playhouse 2% Bob Kropf - BETRAYAL - Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater 1% Sasha Denisova - THE GAAGA - Arlekin Players 1% Best Ensemble (Non-Professional) MATILDA THE MUSICAL - The Company Theatre 10% BORN TO DO THIS - The Company Theatre 8% A WRINKLE IN TIME - Triad Theatre Company 6% THE GREAT GATSBY - Marblehead Little Theatre 6% A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE - The Footlight Club 6% THE TRAIL TO OREGON - Yorick Ensemble 4% AS YOU LIKE IT - Boston Conservatory at Berklee 4% THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE - The Theatre Institute 4% AMERICAN IDIOT - Academy of Performing Arts 4% RITE OF PASSAGE - Punctuate4 Productions 4% SPRING AWAKENING - Riverside Theatre Works 4% THE SECRET GARDEN - The Company Theatre 4% INTO THE WOODS - Colonial Chorus Players 3% WORKING - Suffolk University Theatre Department 3% THE WEDDING SINGER - Pentucket Players 3% THE MUSIC MAN - Voices of Hope Boston 3% PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - The Company Theatre 3% PIPPIN - Break a Leg Theater Works 2% OKLAHOMA! - Academy of Performing Arts 2% HANDBAGGED - The Hovey Players 2% CASA VALENTINA - Provincetown Theater 2% NEXT TO NORMAL - Eventide Theatre Company 2% A CHRISTMAS STORY - Massasoit Theatre Company 2% NUNSENSE - Arlington Friends of the Drama 2% SWEENEY TODD - MMAS 2% Best Ensemble (Professional) MATILDA THE MUSICAL - The Company Theatre 9% BEETLEJUICE - Citizens Opera House 6% JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT - New Bedford Festival Theatre 5% SOMETHING ROTTEN! - Franklin Performing Arts Company 5% ROCK OF AGES - Firehouse Center for the Arts 5% CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME - Firehouse Center for the Arts 4% THE PROM - SpeakEasy Stage Company 4% THE WIZ - New Bedford Festival Theatre 4% RENT - The Umbrella Stage Company 3% THE MAD ONES - Studio Theatre Worcester 3% ASSASSINS - Lyric Stage Boston 3% INTO THE WOODS - Actors Company of Natick 3% WHITE CHRISTMAS - New Bedford Festival Theatre 3% FAT HAM - Huntington Theatre 3% A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE - Cape Rep Theatre 3% THE FULL MONTY - North Shore Music Theatre 3% RITE OF PASSAGE - Punctuate4 Productions 3% OKLAHOMA! - Reagle Music Theatre 2% SISTER ACT - Lyric Stage Company 2% MABETH - Commonwealth Shakespeare Company 2% DOUBT, A PARABLE - Firehouse Center for the Arts 2% CASA VALENTINA - Provincetown Theater 2% THE LITTLE MERMAID - Reagle Music Theatre 2% AN AMERICAN IN PARIS - The Cape Playhouse 1% STEW - Gloucester Stage 1% Best Lighting Design Of A Play Or Musical (Non-Professional) Dean Palmer Jr. - BORN TO DO THIS - THE JOAN OF ARC ROCK OEPRA - The Company Theatre 23% James Gross - A WRINKLE IN TIME - Triad Theatre Company 12% Olivia Sederlund - A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE - The Footlight Club 10% Erik Fox - SPRING AWAKENING - Riverside Theatre Works 8% Madison Gentile - THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE - The Theatre Institute 8% Mauve Moriarty - AMERICAN IDIOT - Academy of Performing Arts 8% Mark Sherman - THE TRAIL TO OREGON - Yorick Ensemble 6% Jeff Adelberg - WORKING - Suffolk University Theatre Department 6% Jonathan Ryder - OKLAHOMA! - Academy of Performing Arts 5% Kasey Sheehan - PIPPIN - Break a Leg Theater Works 5% Matt Guminski - A CHRISTMAS STORY - Massasoit Theatre Company 4% Eric Jacobsen - HANDBAGGED - The Hovey Players 4% Erin Trainor - THREE LITTLE GIRLS DOWN A WELL - Cotuit Center for the Arts, Cotuit MA 3% Best Lighting Design Of A Play Or Musical (Professional) David Plante - THE MAD ONES - Studio Theatre Worcester 10% Matt Guminski - THE WIZ - New Bedford Festival Theatre 10% Michael Wonson - JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT - New Bedford Festival Theatre 9% Nathaniel Packard - SOMETHING ROTTEN! - Franklin Performing Arts Company 8% Bretton Reis - DOUBT, A PARABLE - Firehouse Center for the Arts 8% Corey Whittemore - THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW - Greater Boston Stage Company 7% Amanda Fallon - ROMEO & JULIET - Commonwealth Shakespeare Company 5% Stephen Petrilli - THE FANTASTICKS: REIMAGINED - Provincetown Theater 5% Phil Kong - ARCHIBALD AVERY - Cape Rep Theatre 4% Daisy Long - A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE - Cape Rep Theatre 4% E. Southern & Maximo Grano De Oro - MACBETH - Commonwealth Shakespeare Company 3% Baron E. Pugh - ASSASSINS - Lyric Stage Boston 3% Frank Meissner Jr. - OKLAHOMA! - Reagle Music Theatre 3% Amanda Fallon - ENGLISH - SpeakEasy Stage Company 3% Patricia M. Nichols - THE PICKLEBALL WARS - Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater 2% JARON HERMANSON - AN AMERICAN IN PARIS - The Cape Playhouse 2% Karen Perlow - PRELUDES - Lyric Stage Company 2% Michael Clark Wonson - THE GREAT LEAP - Lyric Stage Boston 2% Karen Perlow - ROOTED - Lyric Stage Boston 2% Christopher Ostrom - AWAKENINGS - Odyssey Opera and BMOP 2% Kevin Fulton - THE GAAGA - Arlekin Players 1% JARON HERMANSON - CAMELOT - The Cape Playhouse 1% Kirk Bookman - SENSE AND SENSIBILITY - The Cape Playhouse 1% John Salutz - THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) - Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater 1% Christopher Ostrom - JESUS HOPPED THE 'A' TRAIN - Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater 1% Best Music Direction & Orchestra Performance (Non-Professional) Melissa Carubia - MATILDA THE MUSICAL - The Company Theatre 16% Robert McDonough - BORN TO DO THIS - THE JOAN OF ARC ROCK OPERA - The Company Theatre 13% Bethany Aiken - A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE - The Footlight Club 8% Eli Bigelow - SWEENEY TODD - MMAS 7% David Flowers - THE GREAT GATSBY - Marblehead Little Theatre 6% Amanda Morgan - THE MUSIC MAN - Voices of Hope Boston 6% Robert McDonough - THE SECRET GARDEN - The Company Theatre 6% Stefani Wood - SPRING AWAKENING - Riverside Theatre Works 6% Chris morris - OKLAHOMA! - Academy of Performing Arts 6% Elias Condakes - THE TRAIL TO OREGON - Yorick Ensemble 5% Alan Freedman - INTO THE WOODS - Colonial Chorus Players 5% Pam Wannie - NEXT TO NORMAL - Eventide Theatre Company 5% John Eldridge - THE WEDDING SINGER - Pentucket Players 5% Jenny Tsai - CABARET - Riverside Theatre Works 3% Jeff Kimball - THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY - The Vokes Players 2% Pamela Wannie - COMPANY - Eventide Theatre Company 2% Best Music Direction & Orchestra Performance (Professional) Steven Bergman - JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT - New Bedford Festival Theatre 15% Hallie Wetzell - THE SOUND OF MUSIC - Franklin Performing Arts Company 8% Justin Knowlton - ROCK OF AGES - Firehouse Center for the Arts 6% Amanda Morgan - PIPPIN - Firehouse Center For The Arts 6% Dan Rodriguez - ASSASSINS - Lyric Stage Boston 6% Dan Rodriguez - OKLAHOMA! - Reagle Music Theatre 5% Justin Knowlton - FUN HOME - Firehouse Center for the Arts 5% Kris Layton - THE MAD ONES - Studio Theatre Worcester 5% Milton Granger - THE FULL MONTY - North Shore Music Theatre 5% Jeff Kimball - RENT - The Umbrella Stage Company 5% Scott Storr - A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE - Cape Rep Theatre 4% John Thomas - THE FANTASTICKS: REIMAGINED - Provincetown Theater 4% Gio Tio - WHITE CHRISTMAS - New Bedford Festival Theatre 4% David Coleman - SISTER ACT - Lyric Stage Company 3% Luke Molloy - JERSEY BOYS - The Cape Playhouse 3% David Coleman - MATILDA THE MUSICAL - Wheelock Family Theater 3% Dan Rodriguez - PRELUDES - Lyric Stage Company 3% Michael Ellis Ingram - OMAR - Boston Lyric Opera 2% David Coleman - THE LITTLE MERMAID - Reagle Music Theatre 2% Matthew Smedal - AN AMERICAN IN PARIS - The Cape Playhouse 2% David Angus - BLUEBEARDS CASTLE - Boston Lyric Opera 1% Dan Pardo - CAMELOT - The Cape Playhouse 1% Mike Stapleton - SERGE CLIVIO: JOY LIVE - Regent Theatre 1% Marco Borroni - THE MAESTRO’S CABARET & OPERARIUM (PREVIEW) - Wilbur Fiske Haven House 1% Kenny Smith - AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' - The Cape Playhouse 0% Best Musical (Non-Professional) MATILDA THE MUSICAL - The Company Theatre 11% BORN TO DO THIS - The Company Theatre 10% THE GREAT GATSBY - Marblehead Little Theatre 7% A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE - The Footlight Club 5% THE SECRET GARDEN - The Company Theatre 5% SPRING AWAKENING - Riverside Theatre Works 5% AS YOU LIKE IT - Boston Conservatory at Berklee 5% THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE - The Theatre Institute 4% AMERICAN IDIOT - Academy of Performing Arts 4% THE TRAIL TO OREGON - Yorick Ensemble 4% THE MUSIC MAN - Voices of Hope Boston 4% WORKING - Suffolk University Theatre Department 4% THE WEDDING SINGER - Pentucket Players 3% INTO THE WOODS - Colonial Chorus Players 3% PIPPIN - Break a Leg Theater Works 3% A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE - Cape Rep Theatre 3% SWEENEY TODD - MMAS 3% OKLAHOMA! - Academy of Performing Arts 3% THE FANTASTICKS - Provincetown Theater 2% NEXT TO NORMAL - Eventide Theatre Company 2% THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL - Cape Cod Theatre Company 2% NUNSENSE - Arlington Friends of the Drama 2% CABARET - Riverside Theatre Works 2% GREASE THE MUSICAL - Riverside Theatre Works 2% ROCK OF AGES - Theatre workshop Nantucket 1% Best Musical (Professional) BEETLEJUICE - Citizens Opera House 9% ROCK OF AGES - Firehouse Center for the Arts 7% JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT - New Bedford Festival Theatre 7% SOMETHING ROTTEN! - Franklin Performing Arts Company 6% THE PROM - SpeakEasy Stage Company 6% PIPPIN - Firehouse Center for the Arts 6% THE MAD ONES - Studio Theatre Worcester 5% THE WIZ - New Bedford Festival Theatre 5% JAGGED LITTLE PILL - Citizens Opera House 5% FUN HOME - Firehouse Center for the Arts 5% INTO THE WOODS - Actors Company of Natick 4% ASSASSINS - Lyric Stage Boston 4% THE FULL MONTY - North Shore Music Theatre 4% RENT - The Umbrella Stage Company 4% A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE - Cape Rep Theatre 3% WHITE CHRISTMAS - New Bedford Festival Theatre 3% OKLAHOMA! - Reagle Music Theatre 3% SISTER ACT - Lyric Stage Boston 3% THE FANTASTICKS: REIMAGINED - Provincetown Theater 2% JUNIE B. JONES - Firehouse Center for the Arts 2% ARCHIBALD AVERY - Cape Rep Theatre 2% THE LITTLE MERMAID - Reagle Music Theatre 2% AN AMERICAN IN PARIS - The Cape Playhouse 2% JERSEY BOYS - The Cape Playhouse 1% PRELUDES - Lyric Stage Boston 1% Best New Play Or Musical (Non-Professional) Born To Do This - The Company Theatre 34% THE PONY EXPRESS: A MUSICAL ADVENTURE - Lighthouse Studios: Meehan Family Arts Barn 31% HALLEY’S COMET - Massasoit Theatre Company 13% THREE LITTLE GIRLS DOWN A WELL - Cotuit Center for the Arts, Cotuit MA 9% RITE OF PASSAGE - Punctuate4 Productions 8% SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS - WCLOC Theater Company 5% Best New Play Or Musical (Professional) THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW - Greater Boston Stage Company 31% THE PICKLEBALL WARS - Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater 16% THE FANTASTICKS: REIMAGINED - Provincetown Theater 15% TALL TALES FROM BLACKBURN TAVERN - Gloucester Stage 9% RITE OF PASSAGE - Punctuate4 Productions 8% ARCHIBALD AVERY - Cape Rep Theatre 7% THE GAAGA - Arlekin Players 7% LIV AT SEA - Harbor Stage Company 4% THE MAESTRO’S CABARET & OPERARIUM (PREVIEW) - Wilbur Fiske Haven House 3% Best Performer In A Musical (Non-Professional) Christie Reading - MATILDA THE MUSICAL - The Company Theatre 11% Liza Giangrande - BORN TO DO THIS - The Company Theatre 10% Keith Robinson - THE GREAT GATSBY - Marblehead Little Theatre 7% Adam Sell - A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE - The Footlight Club 6% Reese Racicot - MATILDA THE MUSICAL - The Company Theatre 6% Alex Norton - THE PONY EXPRESS: A MUSICAL ADVENTURE - Lighthouse Studios: Meehan Family Arts Barn 6% Max Ripley - SPRING AWAKENING - Riverside Theatre Works 4% Kindred Moore - AS YOU LIKE IT - Boston Conservatory at Berklee 4% Zoey Roth - THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE - The Theatre Institute 3% Alex Norton - SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS - The Company Theatre 3% Josh Telepman - THE TRAIL TO OREGON - Yorick Ensemble 3% Maeve McCluskey - INTO THE WOODS - Colonial Chorus Players 2% Wil Moser - AMERICAN IDIOT - Academy of Performing Arts 2% Katie Iafolla - THE TRAIL TO OREGON - Yorick Ensemble 2% Jodi Edwards - NEXT TO NORMAL - Eventide Theatre Company 2% Kenny Meehan - THE MUSIC MAN - Voices of Hope Boston 2% Denise Page - OKLAHOMA! - Academy of Performing Arts 2% Andrew Olah - THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE - The Theatre Institute 2% Emma Walker - A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE - The Footlight Club 2% Diane Meehan - THE MUSIC MAN - Voices of Hope Boston 1% Janet Pohli - NUNSENSE - Arlington Friends of the Drama 1% Sean Lally - LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS - Quigg Creations 1% Anthony Teixeira - A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE - Cape Rep Theatre 1% Zack Johnson - COMPANY - Eventide Theatre Company 1% Marissa Sabella - THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE - The Theatre Institute 1% Best Performer In A Musical (Professional) Amanda LoCoco - THE MAD ONES - Studio Theatre Worcester 8% Nicki Abare - ROCK OF AGES - Firehouse Center for the Arts 7% Sara Jean Ford - THE SOUND OF MUSIC - Franklin Performing Arts Company 6% Yewande Odetoyinbo - SISTER ACT - Lyric Stage Company 6% Heidi Blickenstaff - JAGGED LITTLE PILL - Citizens Opera House 5% Eleni Kontzamanys - PIPPIN - Firehouse Center for the Arts 5% Lawrence Flowers - JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT - New Bedford Festival Theatre 5% Jake Siffert - PIPPIN - Firehouse Center for the Arts 5% Ari Schmidt - FUN HOME - Firehouse Center for the Arts 4% Anthony Teixeira - A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE - Cape Rep Theatre 4% Justin Collette - BEETLEJUICE - Citizens Opera House 3% Beau Jackett - THE FANTASTICKS: REIMAGINED - Provincetown Theater 3% Liesie Kelly - THE PROM - SpeakEasy Stage Company 3% Emma Robertson - INTO THE WOODS - Actors Company of Natick 3% Kayla Shimizu - THE LITTLE MERMAID - Reagle Music Theatre 2% Andy Cico - THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL - Firehouse Center for the Arts 2% Emily Koch - VIOLET - Franklin Performing Arts Company 2% Kelsey Seaman - JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT - New Bedford Festival Theatre 2% Johnny Kuntz - THE PROM - SpeakEasy Stage Company 2% Jaden Dominque - THE WIZ - New Bedford Festival Theatre 2% Jared Troilo - OKLAHOMA! - Reagle Music Theatre 2% E.J. 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Spenser is the guy you want to write: Author Mike Lupica picks up the legacy of Bostons famed PI

Spenser is back. And Mike Lupica couldn’t be happier about it. With “Broken Trust,” the veteran journalist and author has taken up the voice and mantle of Boston’s most famous (fictional) private investigator. It’s the 51st book in the series, originated by the late Robert B. Parker, a Beantown mainstay, who died in 2010, and continued by author Ace Atkins. “I’m proud of this book. I’m proud of the way I have carried on (Spenser and Parker’s legacy),” Lupica told MassLive last week during an interview from his home in Wellington, Fla. The new book, a complicated and twist-filled tale of tech, business mergers and murder in the Boston’s financial district, finds Spenser back in the Back Bay, and amid his familiar haunts along Berkeley, Arlington and Marlborough streets. Locals may delight at mentions of such local institutions as the Street Bar in the Newbury Hotel, Marathon Sports and Bistro du Midi, which overlooks the historic Public Garden in the heart of downtown. While it’s his first Spenser novel, Lupica, 71, is no stranger to the Parkerverse. He’s already written several installments of Parker’s best-selling “Jesse Stone” and “Sunny Randall” series. “If you loved Bob Parker, and you loved his work, Spenser is the guy you want to write,” Lupica told MassLive, adding that he’s passed the baton for Sunny Randall and Jesse Stone to other authors so he can focus exclusively on Spenser. Indeed, the 52nd book in the series is already in the works. In a wide-ranging interview, Lupica, a New Hampshire native with deep ties to Boston, talked about Spenser and the cast of supporting characters that make the books complete, his love for the Bay State’s biggest city, and why he’s sometimes stumped by titles. The conversation below has been lightly edited for clarity and content. MassLive: You wrote some of the “Jesse Stone” books, you wrote some of the “Sunny Randall” books, and now you’re taking up [Spenser] from Ace Atkins ... Does this feel like getting the call-up to the Big Club in some ways? Lupica: “You probably know, Bob [Parker] was a friend of mine. We used to email frequently during the baseball season. I visited the [Parkers’] house in Cambridge ... I first bought [the debut Spenser novel] “The Godwulf Manuscript” at a Brentano’s on Boylston Street when I was in college. And so, this man’s voice has been in my head ever since. “ ... But I never planned to do this. I used to listen on walks, and long rides, all the time, to the Parker books — even the books that I have read and reread. And I was on my way up to Vermont from Connecticut, and my daughter was reading Sunny Randall ... And when I got up there, I called [my agent], and I told her [Parker’s] westerns had been continued, Spenser got continued, and Jesse got continued you know, by multiple writers. How come no one ever kept Sunny going? ... She said ‘I would want you to write a sample chapter.’ “And I said ‘No, no, no, I wasn’t pitching myself, I have more than enough to do.’ And she said, ‘Write the sample chapter.’ I got up in the morning, at this house we were renting up there, and wrote the 10 pages that essentially became the first chapter of [the Sunny Randall novel] ‘Blood Feud.’ And that easily, and quickly, I was in the Parkersphere. And the minute I started writing ... I knew I was in my comfort zone. “... And then they asked me if I wanted to do ‘Jesse [Stone],’ and I said ‘Yeah.’ And I would still be doing all three — just the way Bob did it, except [James] Patterson came into my life ... I keep telling people that if there were 16 months in the year, I would continue all three characters.” (Editor’s Note: Lupica and the author James Patterson have collaborated on a series of books.) MassLive: What’s it like inhabiting that voice, that Spenser voice, making sure you [capture it]? Lupica: “If you go back, I wrote three mysteries back in the ‘80s and ‘90s about a New York investigative reporter, Peter Finley. So if you go back and read it, or if you’ve ever read my column, you know we have very similar voices. That kind of side-of-the-mouth, ironic, smart-ass stuff is [me]. So I’m not trying to ghost him. I’m just carrying on ... I think it’s more an attitude ... and so I’m thrilled when people say ‘Oh I can’t tell whether this is Parker or me.’ Which is incredibly high praise ... It’s been a very natural progression.” MassLive: In many ways, Parker was the voice of contemporary American mystery fiction. He’s such a gold-standard. Lupica: “ ... Spenser, in so many ways, has taken his place, and I think he’s at the head of the list with, you know, [fictional private detectives] Philip Marlowe, Travis McGee. We can go through that whole list. [Spenser’s] humor, his attitude, the whole knight-errant quality to him. It’s fitting that Bob made him come from Laramie, Wyo., because there’s an Old West, cowboy feel. And ... nobody did it better than [Parker] did.” MassLive: There is no more relationship, real or fictional, than the relationship between Spenser and [Boston] and the city and Spenser. It’s always so much a character in the books. Lupica: “The only other person [where] the city becomes as much a character as Boston as in Spenser is [with] my friend Robert Crais. Los Angeles is such a powerful character in the ‘Elvis Cole/Joe Pike’ books. But, again, you can see my love of Boston. You can see [Crais’] love of Los Angeles. “I think I figured out one time that even having gone to New York, and had a newspaper career there, I think I’ve spent, just professionally, a year of my life, in Boston hotels. And then you go back again to college and for all my kids’ graduations, and visits ... my love for the city is profound. I grew up, you know, Nashua (N.H.) is 45 minutes away from downtown Boston.” (Editor’s Note: Lupica is a Boston College graduate.) MassLive: This book, “Broken Trust,” is contemporary in the themes that it takes on, our worship of the Rich Guy Genius and the dominance of the tech sector. Lupica: “Rich guys are celebrities ... Their money makes them rock stars ... One thing, working in New York, as long as I have, I’ve always said all really rich people and really famous people have a tremendous fear of heights. Because when they look down from their perch, falling scares the crap out of them.” MassLive: What do you want people to take away from this book, if they’re coming to Spenser for the first time, or if they’re coming back? Lupica: “I think the people who come to this book will know Spenser, and they will know Robert B. Parker’s work ... People who love this man’s work, and love this man’s characters, I believe, they know that they’re in good hands; [with] someone who will honor them, and have fun with them, and hopefully continue to present them to readers in an interesting way.”

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Our new audio app is home to “This American Life,” the award-winning program hosted by Ira Glass. New episodes debut in our app a day earlier than in the regular podcast feed, and we also have an archive of the show. The app includes a “Best of ‘This American Life’” section with some of our favorite bite-size clips, so you can enjoy the show even if you don’t have a lot of time.

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5 things to do this weekend, including Boston Celtic Music Festival and a Caribbean dance workshop

If you’re reading this on Thursday morning, please stop what you’re doing and proceed to Symphony Hall for a $22 open rehearsal to the Boston Symphony Orchestra featuring a Ravel piano concerto and Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring.” If you’re reading this after 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, I don’t know what to tell you. The early bird catches the worm, and today you’re not that bird. There will be more open rehearsals (including one on Jan. 23), and as for this weekend, you’ll have to settle for one of the five things below that are also worthwhile ways to spend your weekend. Thursday, Jan. 11-Sunday, Jan. 14 Back in 2013, I was sorting through the CDs that record labels sent to my college’s radio station. It was mostly pleasant indie pop and under-produced rock groups, but there was one traditional Celtic album that caught my ear. Since then, I’ve had a soft spot for that style of music. Whether you’re a fan or not, you may find something you like at this year’s four-day Boston Celtic Music Festival. Music kicks off at 7 p.m. on Thursday at Club Passim with Joey Abarta, followed by Jenna Moynihan and Neil Pearlman & the Wallbreakers. Friday has twice the offerings with three acts at Club Passim as well as The Boston Urban Ceilidh at the Crystal Ballroom. Saturday’s lineup includes a Dayfest, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring 19 acts across three venues in Davis Square, and Saturday night ends with a performance by Le Vent du Nord at the Crystal Ballroom. A brunch will be held at Club Passim from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. Festival attendees can either purchase a pass or tickets to single events. Live streams are also available for purchase. Check the festival’s lineup for details. Boston Celtic Music Festival 2023 (Courtesy of Dylan Ladd) Through Jan. 21 Fashion, movement and internal conflict — these elements come together in “Real Women Have Curves,” a musical about a high school girl from an immigrant family as she figures out how to take the next step after graduation. The show is an adaptation of a 1990 play written by then-19-year-old Josefina López who pulled on her own experience as an undocumented immigrant as inspiration for the story. This production at American Repertory Theater is a global premier for this musical, directed and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo with music and lyrics by Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez. There are only a couple of weeks left to see it so act fast! [Hear more about the show from WBUR’s Arielle Gray and read WBUR theater critic Jacquinn Sinclair’s review here.] Friday, Jan. 12 All levels of experience are welcome at this workshop teaching popular Caribbean dance forms. The class is the first in a series taking place over the coming months, each focusing on a different style: merengue, rumba, bachata and salsa. Even if you don’t dance, you might just want to go for the music and the beautiful views of Boston Harbor from the ICA. Can you think of a better way to warm up on this cold New England weekend? The workshop will be led by Cambridge-based Masacote Dance Company, which has toured five continents and performed in places such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Berklee Performance Center. The museum’s wine and coffee bar will have refreshments available, and while you’re at the museum, consider stopping by “Forecast Form: Art in the Diaspora, 1990s-Today,” which closes on Feb. 25. The workshop begins at 7 p.m., and is free with admission to the museum. Through Feb. 3 I enjoy seeing the personal works of commercially successful artists. It often reveals the character behind the artist, unencumbered by the restraints that can come with a paid project. Photographer George Platt Lynes found success in advertising and fashion. The photographs in this exhibit focus on his one-time partner Charles “Chuck” Howard, who was another successful figure in the fashion world: a model, designer and restaurateur. Lynes worked in the 1930s and ‘40s, and outside of his career, he took a series of nude and homoerotic photographs featuring his friends and acquaintances, including dancers and other gay artists. Works from his private collection of black and white photographs are on display for a couple more weeks at the Childs Gallery in Boston alongside another, more colorful exhibit, “Interlaced, The Fabric of Art.” Sunday, Jan. 14 I recently accompanied my nephews to a performance of “Wild Kratts Live! 2.0,” another child-centric edutainment stage show. The two main characters walked out onstage, and the room erupted like the guests at the Ed Sullivan Show during The Beatles’ famous performance. For regular theater-goers, there’s something uniquely spectacular about an audience of excited children, far from the typical calmer, adult audiences. For the children themselves (ages 3 and up), it’s a tailor-made opportunity to have their first theatrical experience. “Dinosaur World Live” weaves large-scale puppetry and educational material that will surely delight and inspire many young folks in attendance. Audiences can expect to see a Tyrannosaurus rex, a Triceratops, a Giraffatitan and more take the stage alongside an enthusiastic human explorer. The show at the Emerson Colonial Theatre lasts 50 minutes, plus a 15-minute opportunity to meet and greet with a dinosaur. Tickets start at $39.

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In 2023, a farewell to some of TVs best shows

For one thing, a number of the best series left for good — or at least until some executive has the brilliant idea of rebooting or reviving them. We said farewell to “Succession,” whose fourth season was my No. 1 show of 2023. I was thankful creator Jesse Armstrong chose to wrap up the story of the Roy family instead of dragging it out for revenue’s sake, but simultaneously sad — especially since the final episodes were so strong, tinged to perfection with the show’s trademark cynicism and wit. I will miss it. The final arrangement of the characters, and the fate of the Roy empire, were perfectly ironical, in keeping with the tone of everything that came before. It was a masterful finish. Advertisement We also said goodbye to a few other shows that have elevated the scripted categories in recent years. “The Great,” “The Other Two,” “Reservation Dogs,” “Ted Lasso,” and “Never Have I Ever” went out on top, now waiting to be binged from start to finish by those who missed them the first time around. “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Barry,” and “Billions” left, too, arguably less cloaked in glory than in their earlier heights. And, after six seasons and a number of casts, “The Crown” is leaving this month, after having served as a TV institution of sorts since 2016. Peter Morgan’s epic, the story of a queen and her family, but also the story of 20th-century politics and media, has been a unique and ambitious — and triumphant — TV experiment in long-form storytelling. Devery Jacobs (left) and D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai in "Reservation Dogs." Shane Brown/FX This year also saw what may well be the beginning of the end of Peak TV, that phase of the industry that saw the number of annual releases rise and rise. There were 210 new English-language scripted series in 2009; in 2022, particularly due to the streaming revolution that began in 2013, the total grew to a whopping 599 series. And the number would be significantly higher if scripted foreign-language imports, so many of them released weekly on Netflix, were included. TV viewers — and TV critics — have been acutely aware of this profusion, as to-watch lists have become unmanageable and subscription-based outlets have become too numerous to keep track of. Many good shows have been lost in the shuffle. Advertisement The word “peak,” though, means the highest point, the maximum, and we may have reached that top and begun a leveling-off and even a decrease. The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes certainly brought down the number of new shows this year, particularly on the networks, which had programming gaps aplenty that they filled with reality TV and game shows. Once production on almost all scripted series paused in the spring, the fall season — that time of year when there is generally a deluge of new material — was a big old bust. The entertainment machine idled, while actors reunited with former cast members for picket-line photo ops. But the larger indication that Peak TV — a term coined by FX’s John Landgraf in 2015 — is subsiding has to do with market saturation. Once Netflix started losing subscribers in 2022, and the streaming platform’s stock profile took a hit, the streaming industry in general took note. It looked as though the dream of unlimited growth potential was over. With Hulu, Max, Disney+, Amazon, Paramount+, Apple TV+, and Peacock all aggressively competing feverishly with Netflix for subscribers, there was a glut. For years, companies had been putting down new roots in the streaming space and throwing money at new projects in order to fill the coffers and attract subscribers. But in 2022 continuing into 2023, they started cooling down. Netflix even introduced an ad-supported plan after claiming it never would, a concession of sorts to the slowdown. Advertisement I’m hoping a sense of reason is somehow dawning on some of the services, as they think harder about which shows to fund. Perhaps they’ll aim to hold onto subscribers instead of churning out a broad quantity of series and miniseries in an increasingly difficult fight for new ones. So many shows have gotten lost in the years of Peak TV clutter; it’s time for a saner, more considered approach. The end of the mad dash for streaming money? The end of the too-much-TV era? I’m for it. Matthew Gilbert can be reached at matthew.gilbert@globe.com. Follow him @MatthewGilbert.

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Live Wire: Classical jazz featured at MLK Jr. celebration

If you want to get 2024 off to a distinctive musical start, Springfield Symphony Hall has a perfect concert for you. On Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m., the venue will hold a “Classics and Jazz – Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration,” featuring Mebrakh Haughton-Johnson on clarinet and Jason Flowers on piano. The evening’s music will be conducted by Damien Sneed. The concert will showcase several orchestral pieces composed by Black Americans, starting with works by two women composers, Florence Price (1887-1953) and Margaret Bonds (1913-1972). The first part of the night will feature Price’s “Colonial Dance” and “Concert Overture No. 1,” along with “Bond’s Montgomery Variations.” The second half of the concert will focus on the indigenous American musical genre, jazz, with music written or arranged by James P. Johnson (1894-1955), William Grant Still (1895-1978), David Baker (1931-2016), Duke Ellington (1899-1974) and the conductor, Sneed. The latter half will feature Baker’s “Jazz Suite for Clarinet and Orchestra: Three Ethnic Dances,” a fusion of jazz and classical music, “Yamekraw” (originally composed by highly influential jazz pianist James P. Johnson) which was later orchestrated by Still, and the world premiere of Sneed’s “A Symphonic Homage to The Duke,” a tribute to Ellington. Tickets range from $25 to $75 and are available on Springfield Symphony Hall’s website.

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How to watch Tyler Perrys Sistas season 7 premiere for free Jan. 3

Season 7 of Tyler Perry’s “Sistas” premieres on BET this Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT. Those without cable can watch the show for free through either Philo, FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, each of which offer a free trial to new users. “‘Sistas’ follows a group of single Black women as they navigate the ups and downs of modern life, which includes careers, friendships, romances, and even social media,” FuboTV said in a description of the series, which is written, directed and executive produced by Tyler Perry. “The comedy-drama series features Andi Barnes, an ambitious divorce lawyer, Danni King, a funny and fearless airport employee, Karen Mott, a street-smart hair salon owner, and Sabrina Hollins, a smart and stylish bank teller,” FuboTV added. “The TV show takes viewers on a roller coaster ride of emotions and moments that epitomize ‘squad goals.’” Season 7, episode 1 is titled “New Beginnings” and in a description FuboTV said “New romances and old tensions collide as we check in on the lives of Andi, Karen, Danni, Sabrina, and Fatima three months later.” How can I watch Tyler Perry’s “Sistas” without cable? Those without cable can watch the show for free through either Philo, FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, each of which offer a free trial to new users. What is Philo? Philo is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers 60+ entertainment and lifestyle channels, like AMC, BET, MTV, Comedy Central and more, for the budget-friendly price of $25/month. What is FuboTV? FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, like sports, news, entertainment and local channels. It offers DVR storage space, and is designed for people who want to cut the cord, but don’t want to miss out on their favorite live TV and sports. What is DirecTV Stream? The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels.

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MGM Springfield Free Music Fridays moving indoors for winter

MGM Springfield is bringing the music fun inside starting Jan. 26 as Free Music Fridays, Winter Edition, moves to the Aria Ballroom with a concert by The Blushing Brides. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the show running from 7:30 to 9. The free concert series runs for five consecutive Fridays, wrapping up on Feb. 23 with The Eagles Experience. In between, the bands Aquanett, Trailer Trash, and Darik and the Funbags will hit the stage.

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Doja the cat has enough pet material for any Mass. home looking to adopt

If you’ve ever wanted a celebrity in your home, then keep dreaming. But you can get the next best thing if you adopt a loving stray cat from the Dakin Humane Society. While she may not have the same musical skills as the rapper Doja Cat, Doja the cat does have enough “pet material” to make your home truly special, the animal shelter said. Doja was a stray who showed up in a feral colony one day. After she decided to stick around, Dakin volunteers soon realized that Doja was not a feral cat. “She was shy but friendly and affectionate,” her adoption page reads. “If you’re looking to adopt a sweet kitty and don’t mind that she doesn’t have celebrity status as the singer, she might be the purrfect match for you.” Read More: Creating hope together at Dakin Humane Society Those interested in meeting Doja can visit Dakin Humane Society during open adoption hours from Tuesday through Saturday from 12:30-3 p.m. More information can be found online.

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How to watch On Patrol: Live new episodes for free Dec. 1-2 on Reelz

The Reelz series “On Patrol: Live” continues with new episodes on Friday, Dec. 1 and Saturday, Dec. 2 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT both evenings, going for three hours apiece. Those without cable can catch the latest installments of “On Patrol: Live” for free through either Philo or DirecTV Stream, each of which offer a free trial to new users. According to the show’s IMDb description it “follows the everyday lives of police officers on patrol from diverse departments across America,” and is hosted by Dan Abrams, Sean “Sticks” Larkin and Curtis Wilson. The series premiered in July 2022, according to a trailer for the series, in which Larkin explains the series take “an unfiltered look at what police officers do,” with Wilson adding “anything can happen, when it’s live.” Reelz added that police departments featured on the show represent every region of the country from the North to the South and from the East Coast to the West Coast and everywhere in between including rural, urban and suburban areas. How can I watch “On Patrol: Live″ on Reelz without cable? You can watch the series through Reelz on Philo or on DirecTV Stream, each of which offer a free trial for new users. What is Philo? Philo is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers 60+ entertainment and lifestyle channels, like AMC, BET, MTV, Comedy Central and more, for the budget-friendly price of $25/month. What is DirecTV Stream? The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels.

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How to watch Love & Marriage: Huntsville Dec. 23 new episode for free

The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) series “Love & Marriage: Huntsville” continues on Saturday, Dec. 23 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT with a new episode. Those without cable can watch the new episode for free through Philo, FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, each of which offer a free trial to new users. “Three high-powered African-American couples come together to help the thriving city of Huntsville, Ala., continue to grow in ‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville,’” FuboTV said in a description of the series. “The couples are longtime friends and avid socialites with very strong points of view,” it added. “They help the town grow with their real estate venture, the Comeback Group, as they strive to face the realities of love and marriage while striving for success.” The new episode is titled “Houston, We Have a Keke!″ according to FuboTV, which added in a description, “The Fletchers host a day of Team Building, but things take an unexpected turn when KeKe surprises the group; Martell finally addresses the Melody Rodgers Fans, and Tisha and Mel get on the same page; KeKe refuses to leave.” How can I watch “Love & Marriage: Huntsville” for free without cable? The new episode is available to watch on Philo, FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, each of which offer free trials to new users. What is Philo? Philo is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers 60+ entertainment and lifestyle channels, like AMC, BET, MTV, Comedy Central and more, for the budget-friendly price of $25/month. What is FuboTV? FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, such as sports, news, entertainment and local channels. What is DirecTV Stream? The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels. DirecTV also offers a free trial for any package you sign up.

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Where to buy Hootie and the Blowfish Fenway tickets before they go on sale

Hootie and the Blowfish -- along with special guests Barenaked Ladies, Collective Soul, and Edwin McCain -- will be taking over Fenway Park in Boston on Friday, June 21, 2024. Fans looking to attend the Summer Camp with Trucks Tour show live can wait till tickets go on sale on Nov. 10, 2023, or they can head over to StubHub where there are tickets already listed. For those Hootie followers that don’t want to be left out of what is destined to be one of his most memorable live shows, scooping up some seats now, before tickets go on sale and potentially sell out, might be the best move. As of Monday, Nov. 6, tickets in Fenways lower boxes were starting at more than $1,000 each, on StubHub. Turf/Pit seats were going for around $4,000 each. Hootie and the Blowfish will also be coming to New Hampshire and Saratoga in June, if you can’t make it to Boston for the Fenway show. You can shop at VividSeats or StubHub for those shows, as well. “Basically overnight, our lives changed when Cracked Rear View did what it did – and yet as we quickly moved from vans and college bars to tour busses and arenas, not much else changed with how we approached making music and sharing it with our fans,” reflects Mark Bryan. “Edwin McCain told someone at the time that touring with us felt like summer camp with trucks... and that’s exactly how we want next year to feel, too. We can’t wait for you to join us!” The Summer Camp with Trucks Tour tour kicks off May 30 in Dallas and runs through Sept. 28 in West Palm Beach Blink182 has also announced a 2024 tour stop at the home of the Red Sox. Another Boston show circled on many music fans’ calendars is Bad Bunny coming to TD Garden in April. Related: A Taylor Swift songwriting class is offered at Berklee College of Music

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How to watch On Patrol: Live new episodes for free Dec. 8-9 on Reelz

The Reelz series “On Patrol: Live” continues with new episodes on Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT both evenings, going for three hours apiece. Those without cable can catch the latest installments of “On Patrol: Live” for free through either Philo or DirecTV Stream, each of which offer a free trial to new users. According to the show’s IMDb description it “follows the everyday lives of police officers on patrol from diverse departments across America,” and is hosted by Dan Abrams, Sean “Sticks” Larkin and Curtis Wilson. The series premiered in July 2022, according to a trailer for the series, in which Larkin explains the series take “an unfiltered look at what police officers do,” with Wilson adding “anything can happen, when it’s live.” Reelz added that police departments featured on the show represent every region of the country from the North to the South and from the East Coast to the West Coast and everywhere in between including rural, urban and suburban areas. How can I watch “On Patrol: Live″ on Reelz without cable? You can watch the series through Reelz on Philo or on DirecTV Stream, each of which offer a free trial for new users. What is Philo? Philo is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers 60+ entertainment and lifestyle channels, like AMC, BET, MTV, Comedy Central and more, for the budget-friendly price of $25/month. What is DirecTV Stream? The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels.

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Winter House season 3 finale: How to watch on Bravo for free Dec. 19

Tom must decide whether to remove Katie from the friendzone in the season finale of “Winter House” airing on Tuesday, December 19 on Bravo. The finale episode will air on Bravo at 9 p.m. EST. Viewers looking to stream the reality TV series can do so by using FuboTV and DirecTV. Both fuboTV and DirecTV offer free trials for new users. FuboTV’s description of the show reads that “Winter House,” features stars from reality shows including “Summer House,” “Southern Charm,” “Vanderpump Rules,” “Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard,” “Family Karma” and the “Below Deck” franchise, as well as new cast members, who vacation in various wintery locations for two weeks. The drama heats up as romances and friendships are tested. The cross-over series will also feature friends who will join the cast members as they take on skiing, snowboarding, dog sledding, ice fishing, winter biking, snow tubing, sleigh rides, and more cold weather activities. In episode 9, Tom must decide whether to remove Katie from the friendzone; Casey charts new territory with a housemate; Danielle’s jealousy hits a breaking point. Here is a look at the season 3 finale from Bravo’s YouTube Channel: How can I watch the newest episode of “Winter House” without cable? The finale episode will air on Bravo at 9 p.m. EST. Viewers looking to stream the reality TV series can do so by using FuboTV and DirecTV. Both fuboTV and DirecTV offer free trials for new users. What is FuboTV? FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, such as sports, news, entertainment and local channels. What is DirecTV? The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels. DirecTV also offers a free trial for any package you sign up.

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Winter House episode 8: How to watch on Bravo for free Dec. 12

Things heat up in Steamboat when Kory’s unofficial girlfriend, Sam, comes for a visit and is immediately threatened by a yachtie’s friendship with her man in a new episode of “Winter House” airing on Tuesday, December 12 on Bravo. The new episode will air on Bravo at 9 p.m. EST. Viewers looking to stream the reality TV series can do so by using FuboTV and DirecTV. Both fuboTV and DirecTV offer free trials for new users. FuboTV’s description of the show reads that “Winter House,” features stars from reality shows including “Summer House,” “Southern Charm,” “Vanderpump Rules,” “Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard,” “Family Karma” and the “Below Deck” franchise, as well as new cast members, who vacation in various wintery locations for two weeks. The drama heats up as romances and friendships are tested. The cross-over series will also feature friends who will join the cast members as they take on skiing, snowboarding, dog sledding, ice fishing, winter biking, snow tubing, sleigh rides, and more cold weather activities. In episode 8, things heat up in Steamboat when Kory’s unofficial girlfriend, Sam, comes for a visit and is immediately threatened by a yachtie’s friendship with her man; Tom’s return to the house can’t come soon enough for Alex. Here is a look at season 3 from Bravo’s YouTube Channel: How can I watch the newest episode of “Winter House” without cable? The new episode will air on Bravo at 9 p.m. EST. Viewers looking to stream the reality TV series can do so by using FuboTV and DirecTV. Both fuboTV and DirecTV offer free trials for new users. What is FuboTV? FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, such as sports, news, entertainment and local channels. What is DirecTV? The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels. DirecTV also offers a free trial for any package you sign up.

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The Nutcracker arrives in Hartford with a few twists and turns

This version of “The Nutcracker” follows the beloved story of a young girl, Clara, who goes on an adventure with her magical nutcracker doll after the rest of the family has gone to sleep for the evening. But Ballet Theatre Company Artistic Director Stephanie Dattellas’s version includes a few unique twists and turns. Fan favorites include the breakdancing Mice Battalion as part of the epic Battle Scene, Dattellas’ rendition of “Waltz of the Flowers” that features a swirl of dancers in a landscape of flower garlands and the dancing dolls echoing West Hartford’s own Noah Webster and the Blue Back Speller Book. Having the breakdancers on stage with the ballet dancers is “awesome,” said Emily A. Silva, rehearsal director for the Ballet Theatre Company, who is also performing the leading role of the Snow Queen seen in Act I of The Nutcracker. “It’s cool to appreciate other forms of dance” together on stage. The addition of the Webster connection is “a cool nod to West Hartford,” she added, noting that the younger dancers who create a landscape of petals for the corps de ballet to dance through is “a fun scene to be part of and looks really cool.” Another twist to this particular production of “The Nutcracker” is a female Drosselmeyer. To have a godmother figure rather than godfather “brings a new layer” to the interaction of that character with Clara, Silva said. “She is a powerful woman who inspires and encourages Clara to take on challenges thrown at her during the course of the ballet.” Mayara Pineiro and Ashton Roxander, principal dancers of Philadelphia Ballet, perform as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier, respectively. “We are so thrilled and lucky at Ballet Theatre Company to bring in guest artists. We couldn’t be more excited to bring in Mayara and Ashton,” Silva said. She said such professional dancers “inspire our company,” and it “adds another level to the production to bring in such beautiful and experienced dancers.” Trained as a child at the Boston Ballet School, Silva — from Sandown, New Hampshire — remembers attending performances of “The Nutcracker” each year with family members and was in her first “Nutcracker” production when she was about 9 years old, portraying a Party Girl. She participated in a traineeship at the Pittsburg Ballet Theatre and earned a bachelor of fine arts degree in dance performance and ballet pedagogy from the Hartt School at the University of Hartford in 2018. Silva performed for one year with Ballet Hartford and has been dancing with Ballet Theatre Company since 2017. She enjoys being on stage, feeling alive and at home there. “I consider myself one of those lucky people who has a job they love and dreamed of doing since they were a child,” she said in a telephone interview from her home in Tolland, Connecticut. It’s “magical” and “exciting” for her to walk out onto the stage, but she also likes the behind the scenes work — “the constant drive to fine tune everything” and the “attention to detail, always having more to work on.” Ballet Theatre Company will present “The Nutcracker” at The Bushnell on Dec. 1 at 7 p.m.; Dec. 2 at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. for four standard performance offerings. On Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. there will be a special presentation, “The Nutcracker: A Sensory-Friendly Ballet.” To purchase tickets for the public performances (including “A Sensory-Friendly Ballet”), visit The Bushnell’s website. For more information, email boxoffice@dancebtc.org or call 860-570-0440.

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92 things to do in Boston this weekend [12

Add to: 12/29/2023 07:00:00 01/01/2024 23:00:00 America/New_York 92 things to do in Boston this weekend <p>Sunday is 123123 and it’s the final weekend of 2023. End the year on a high note with our picks for 92 things to do around Boston now through Mon Jan 1, 2024 -- and don't forget to <a href="http... Boston, Boston, MA false

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Days of Our Lives' actor Bill Hayes dead at 98

Jennifer Lawrence has been known for her various off-the-cuff comments in interviews and live appearances, and the 2024 Golden Globes was no exception. The 33-year-old actress was nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) for her role in “No Hard Feelings” at the award show that aired Sunday, Jan. 7. In a video posted to X, Lawrence appears to mouth the words “If I don’t win, I’m leaving,” while her named was called alongside other nominees in the category. Lawrence’s competition included Emma Stone in “Poor Things,” Fantasia Barrino in the “The Color Purple,” Natalie Portman in “May December,” Alma Pöysti in “Fallen Leaves” and Margot Robbie for in “Barbie.” Stone would go on to take home the award. Read More: Celebrities hit the red carpet for the 2024 Golden Globe Awards Despite her sarcastic comment, Lawrence did not leave after losing to Stone and even expressed her excitement for her colleague. Another video posted to X showed the actress throwing her arms in the air, leaping out of her seat and clapping in enjoyment. The actress’ stunt appeared to have been another classic example of her comedic theatrics. Several X users commented on the video, saying Lawrence should keep up the antics. “She should do more comedy, she is super funny to me,” one person said. Another added, “She’s better entertainment than the host.” Click here for a full list of winners from the 2024 Golden Globes.

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From page to screen: Percy Jackon and the Olympians executive producers on bringing the books to life

A weekly newsletter for the chronically online and easily entertained. Honey dishes us savvy analysis on culture, entertainment and power to make you the group chat MVP. Subscribe today! Reckon reporter Daric L. Cottingham recently spoke with the Disney+ original series Percy Jackson and the Olympians, executive producers Jon Steinberg and Dan Shotz. Inspired by Rick Riordan’s best-selling fantasy novel series, the story centers on 12-year-old modern demigod Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell), who’s just coming to terms with his newfound divine powers when the sky god Zeus accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. With help from his friends, Grover (Aryan Simhadri) and Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries), Percy must embark on an adventure of a lifetime to find it and restore order to Olympus. In this interview, Steinberg and Shotz discuss what went into bringing PJO to life for TV, maintaining the whimsical heart of the books, how they work with the lead cast’s chemistry, and their hopes for viewers. Click play and check out the full interview above. Check out our full review and interview with the cast of Percy Jackson and the Olympians here.

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Lego Masters episode 10: How to watch on FOX for free Dec. 7

The newest episode of “Lego Masters,” airing on Thursday, December 7, will count down the top 100 moments from four seasons of “LEGO Masters” on FOX. The newest episode of season 4 will air at 9 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on FOX. Viewers looking to stream the premiere can do so by using FuboTV and DirecTV Stream. Both streaming services offer free trials. According to a description of the show by FOX, in “Lego Masters,” teams of two LEGO® enthusiasts go head-to-head, with infinite possibilities and an unlimited supply of LEGO® bricks. “Throughout the competition, host Will Arnett and expert judges encourage the amateur builders, introduce incredible challenges and put the creations to the test,” according to FOX. The competing pairs who impress the judges the most progress to the next round. In the finale, the top teams face off for a cash prize, the ultimate LEGO trophy and the grand title of LEGO® MASTERS. In episode 10, they’ll be counting down the top 100 moments from four seasons of “LEGO Masters.” Here is a look at season 4 from FOX’s YouTube channel: How can I watch “Lego Masters” without cable? The newest episode of season 4 will air at 9 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on FOX. Viewers looking to stream the premiere can do so by using FuboTV and DirecTV Stream. Both streaming services offer free trials. What is DirecTV Stream? The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels. What is FuboTV? FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, like sports, news, entertainment and local channels. It offers DVR storage space, and is designed for people who want to cut the cord, but don’t want to miss out on their favorite live TV and sports.

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$450,000 Homes in Connecticut, North Carolina and Pennsylvania

Last April, Chris Kotchick, a Scranton, Pa., oral surgeon, and his family spent a week on a chartered catamaran in the calm, clear waters off the British Virgin Islands. A crew of two — part of the deal — ran the show. Until then, Dr. Kotchick said, the sum total of his nautical experience had been riding ferries. But his search for a vacation that would appeal to his wife, Bridget, a high school biology teacher, and their two teenage children led him to a 50-foot-long boat, which they used as a base for swimming, snorkeling, wake-boarding and scuba diving as they sailed from island to island. They slept onboard and mostly skipped onshore restaurants, wowed by the crew-cooked meals that could be shared with their daughter, who has celiac disease. As to cost, the trip was, for them, an affordable splurge — just over $20,000. “It wasn’t that much more than the blowout Disney World vacation we took when the kids were younger,” said Dr. Kotchick, adding that two others had joined the family on that trip. “And it was a lot more fun.”

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Worcesters Festival of Lights will headline this finalist from NBCs The Voice

Worcester will inaugurate the holiday season with the return of its annual Festival of Lights event on the common on Friday, Dec. 1, with one particular “voice” set to take to the stage. Michelle Brooks Thompson, a finalist from NBC’s “The Voice,” is slated to perform, along with the Worcester Public Schools Choral Groups and AMPP Worcester. Thompson became a finalist on the NBC show in 2012, and has since performed and competed in more music competitions in the decade since, according to her website. Read more: Microdose magic mushrooms this holiday season The event is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m., with the tree lighting scheduled for 6 p.m. The tree lighting marks the start of the Festival of Lights, with the ice-skating rink in the center of the Oval. Skaters can bring their own skates or rent a pair for $5. Skating opportunities will carry on until Feb. 25, 2024, according to the city website. Along with music and ice skating, there will be interactive roving circus performers and fire performances, a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus, a heated beer tent and over 15 food trucks, face-painting stands, street performances, carriage rides and more, the city said. Read more: MGM Springfield opens outdoor ice skating rink for holidays The event will also feature a large-scale light installation called “Illuminaciones” by local artist Zebbler Peter Berdovsky, according to the Downtown Worcester Instagram page. This will also be on view in the Worcester Common until the end of February. “The annual Festival of Lights is a fun, community initiative that brings people together to celebrate family and friends during the holiday season,” City Manager Eric D. Batista said in a statement. “Making time to spend with loved ones is important and we are proud to offer an inclusive festival with engaging activities throughout the winter season.” The Festival of Lights wraps up at 9 p.m. on Friday, but will pick back up on Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. both days.

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Hoophall Classic showcases countrys top talent, celebrity appearances, and sell out crowds

SPRINGFIELD - With three days of sold out crowds, the Spalding Hoophall Classic remains a big hit for Springfield and the surrounding area. There were celebrity appearances by American rapper and songwriter Ice Cube, NBA hall of famer Ray Allen, and former NBA legend Carmelo Anthony. A standing room only crowd filled Blake Arena for games on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, to watch some of the best high school players in the country.

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Mass. State Lottery winner bags $25 million prize in Billion Dollar Extravaganza

At an event in San Francisco in November, Sam Altman, the chief executive of the artificial intelligence company OpenAI, was asked what surprises the field would bring in 2024. Online chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT will take “a leap forward that no one expected,” Mr. Altman immediately responded. Sitting beside him, James Manyika, a Google executive, nodded and said, “Plus one to that.” The A.I. industry this year is set to be defined by one main characteristic: a remarkably rapid improvement of the technology as advancements build upon one another, enabling A.I. to generate new kinds of media, mimic human reasoning in new ways and seep into the physical world through a new breed of robot. In the coming months, A.I.-powered image generators like DALL-E and Midjourney will instantly deliver videos as well as still images. And they will gradually merge with chatbots like ChatGPT.

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How to watch Sister Wives for free (Jan. 7)

A new episode of “Sister Wives” will air on TLC on Sunday, Jan. 7 at 10 p.m. ET. Those without cable can catch “Sister Wives” for free either on Philo, on FuboTV or on DirecTVStream, each of which offer a free trial to new users. The series follows the four wives Meri, Janelle, Robyn and Christine and their shared husband, Kody Brown, along with Kody and his wives’ combined 18 children, according to FuboTV. In the new episode, “after years of struggling in her plural marriage to Kody, Christine Brown has met the love of her life: David Woolley. After a year-long courtship, they are getting married! Set against the majestic red rocks of Moab, Utah, Christine gets the big traditional wedding she has always dreamed of having.” How do I watch “Sister Wives” if I don’t have cable? Viewers can stream the new episode on Philo, FuboTV and DirecTV Stream, which all offer a free trial for new users. What is Philo? Philo is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers 60+ entertainment and lifestyle channels, like AMC, BET, MTV, Comedy Central and more, for the budget-friendly price of $25/month. What is DirecTV Stream? The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels. What is FuboTV? FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, such as sports, news, entertainment and local channels.

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Singer Mary Lambert treads the national and local stage

Twelve years after her rapid rise to fame, “Same Love” singer Mary Lambert finally got her opportunity to share her love and talents with the Western Massachusetts community at Northampton’s First Night. Lambert, who has lived in Western Massachusetts for a decade, attended First Night as a guest nearly 10 years ago and was enthralled by the connection between the artists and the music-loving community. The magnitude of the event – First Night Northampton is the largest New Year’s Eve event in Massachusetts – and size of the crowds, along with the jubilant energy that was present throughout the day, made Lambert want to return to the event as a performer. “I saw Winterpills at one of the churches, and it was so magical, so beautiful, and I loved the sense of community and how massive it was,” Lambert said. “Just to see people of all ages out and about, and supporting music and supporting artists, it’s just a special thing. I remember watching them and thinking ‘it would be so fun to play First Night’ and it hasn’t worked out any other time so I’m really excited that I finally got to do it.” Lambert, who has released three albums and three EPs, was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. She began writing lyrics and poetry when she was young as a way to comfort herself and escape from reality. “If I’m being honest about the truth of my life, the first half was real dark,” Lambert said. “And my songwriting afforded me the ability to live this vibrant life I have now. Songwriting, at the beginning of my life, was a form of survival, was a way to heal and process things that were happening in real time. As a 7 year old, writing a song on my little Casio keyboard while I’m hearing violence in the house, comforting myself and soothing myself. I learned the power of art can change your life, can change your perspective about a situation, can make you feel safe, can make you feel a sense of home.” As a spoken word performer, Lambert became part of Seattle’s poetry scene as a teenager. It was there that she was discovered by Ben Haggerty, a Seattle native who is known by his stage name, Macklemore. Lambert and Macklemore collaborated on “Same Love,” a song that promotes gay marriage and embraces homosexuality in America. It quickly became a hit and a gay anthem, and Lambert’s voice in the chorus became a staple on radio waves. The lyrics, “I can’t change, even if I tried, even if I wanted to. My love, my love, my love, she keeps me warm,” have been a part of many queer weddings through the years, including a live mega-wedding that saw 33 couples become married at the 2014 Grammys. “There was a period of time where I was not comfortable saying, ‘Oh, [”Same Love”] has been impactful’ or ‘I’ve been a part of something super impactful’ and I felt that maybe it was egotistical to say something like that,” Lambert said. “But I now recognize that there are songs throughout my life that have changed how I feel about myself or the rest of the world so it is not beyond me to think maybe that song had that kind of impact for other people. And I remember listening to it for the first time and thinking, ‘This is a really incredible song.’ It was really exciting that we made it but I think what made it so profound and so powerful was what people did with it.” When Lambert and Macklemore performed together, Lambert was the only queer person in the spotlight on stage. She said that, although it was scary to be in that position, every time she performed “Same Love,” there was another metaphorical bandaid put over the mental and emotional wounds of her childhood. She cherished the ability to be a beacon of hope and light for queer children who did not have a support system. “I think about kids who are growing up in Southern states or places where they don’t have affirming community or families that respect their identity and love them unconditionally,” Lambert said. “When I think about that, I think ‘That’s the power of music. That’s what’s so special about [”Same Love”] is that we made something that helped people feel seen. That’s so special.’ I feel really lucky that I got to do that.” Singer Mary Lambert mixes song, poetry and emotional confirmations at the Chevy Court on Day 3 at the New York State Fair Friday, August 24, 2023. N. Scott Trimble | strimble@syracuse.com Throughout her music career, Lambert has focused on sharing important aspects of her identity with the world. Her unapologetic attitude toward being herself has manifested itself fully in hit songs “Body Love,” “Secrets,” and “She Keeps Me Warm,” the latter of which took the chorus of “Same Love.” In each song, Lambert openly shares a critical yet often scrutinized part of herself, whether it be her body, her bipolar disorder, or her queerness. When the music video for “She Keeps Me Warm” was released, Lambert told a friend that she was scared of what people in the comments would say. The friend tried to comfort Lambert, saying the world has become an increasingly accepting place for queer people and that she would receive much more love than hate. But Lambert wasn’t concerned about comments on her queerness; she was worried about fat-shaming comments. It was then that she knew she had to advocate for the plus-size community, too. Since then, Lambert has ensured that her pride in her body is front and center of everything she does. She cherishes her body and feels it is her duty to encourage others to be unashamed of themselves, no matter their size. “It is my job on this earth, I feel, to be a shame wash,” Lambert said. “Let’s get rid of the shame. It’s not helping anyone and it’s hurting all of us.” Her most direct involvement with the fat community is her “Everybody Is A Babe” workshop, which took her years of research and hard work to put together. The workshop originated as a four-week course that met twice a week and taught techniques that promoted self-love and appreciation for one’s body. The workshop is now also being offered with VIP coaching as well as a self-paced course. Lambert has always wanted to help other fat people love themselves, but knew that if she were going to provide direct support, she had to do it perfectly since body image issues are incredibly sensitive topics. “It’s important to me to be deliberate and intentional, so as I’m working with people and talking to them about their relationships to their bodies, I better not f–k it up, I better get it right,” Lambert said. “So I spent about two years researching, ‘How do we get to this point, how do we get to this place where people are valuing thinness at all costs and are engaging in really risky behaviors and killing themselves in order to be thin under the guise of health?’ That research was super informative and super helpful and changed my relationship with my body as I learned more things, like how there were so many other approaches to living life other than always being on a diet or always being anxious about your body.” Since 2019, Lambert and her spouse, Dr. Wyatt Paige Hermansen, who uses they/them pronouns, have been recording episodes for their podcast, “The Manic Episodes.” Their podcast, which has over 100 episodes, deals with challenging issues that are sometimes personal, like their queerness or their mental health – both Lambert and Hermansen have bipolar disorder – and other times are hot-button topics, like the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. When talking about their podcast, Lambert and Hermansen could not stop gushing over each other. “I feel like every time we record I’m getting really smart by talking to you,” Lambert said to Hermansen. “Wyatt is the most brilliant person I’ve ever met. The way that they think, and the way they absorb information, and their perspectives on situations are things that I’m really inspired by.” “In our relationship, it’s been so neat because it’s time for us to not just record it for the benefit of other people, but it’s a concentrated amount of time that we get to spend together, really focusing on connecting,” Hermansen said. “I just try to make it the kind of thing, and I think Mary feels the same way, that when i was struggling with this stuff and they weren’t very many people talking about it, whether it be mental health or figuring out your gender identity, or relationships and the issues queer people face in relationships, what kind of podcast I would’ve wanted to listen to. It’s just an incredibly special thing to do.” Lambert’s most recent album, “Grief Creature,” came out in 2019 and was the first album that she produced single-handedly. Lambert is currently working on another album that she is producing on her own and will feature her songs and poetry.

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Comedian Tom Smothers, one-half of the Smothers Brothers, dies at 86

Entertainment Comedian Tom Smothers, one-half of the Smothers Brothers, dies at 86 With his brother Dick, Tom Smothers co-hosted one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in history. Tom Smothers does yo-yo tricks during arrivals at CBS's 75th anniversary celebration Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, in New York. AP Photo/Louis Lanzano, File AP Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86. The National Comedy Center, on behalf of his family, said in a statement Wednesday that Smothers died Tuesday at home in Santa Rosa, California, following a cancer battle. “Tom was not only the loving older brother that everyone would want in their life, he was a one-of-a-kind creative partner,” his brother and the duo’s other half, Dick Smothers, said in the statement. “Our relationship was like a good marriage — the longer we were together, the more we loved and respected one another. We were truly blessed.” Advertisement: When “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour” debuted on CBS in the fall of 1967 it was an immediate hit, to the surprise of many who had assumed the network’s expectations were so low it positioned their show opposite the top-rated “Bonanza.” But the Smothers Brothers would prove a turning point in television history, with its sharp eye for pop culture trends and young rock stars such as The Who and Buffalo Springfield, and its daring sketches — ridiculing the Establishment, railing against the Vietnam War and portraying members of the era’s hippie counterculture as gentle, fun-loving spirits — found an immediate audience with young baby boomers. The show reached No. 16 in the ratings in its first season. It also drew the ire of network censors. After years of battling with the brothers over the show’s creative content, the network abruptly canceled the program in 1970, accusing the siblings of failing to submit an episode in time for the censors to review. Nearly 40 years later, when Smothers was awarded an honorary Emmy for his work on the show, he jokingly thanked the writers he said had gotten him fired. He also showed that the years had not dulled his outspokenness. “It’s hard for me to stay silent when I keep hearing that peace is only attainable through war,” Smothers said at the 2008 Emmy Awards as his brother sat in the audience, beaming. He dedicated his award to those “who feel compelled to speak out and are not afraid to speak to power and won’t shut up and refuse to be silenced.” Advertisement: During the three years the show was on television, the brothers constantly battled with CBS censors and occasionally outraged viewers as well, particularly when Smothers joked that Easter “is when Jesus comes out of his tomb and if he sees his shadow, he goes back in and we get six more weeks of winter.” At Christmas, when other hosts were sending best wishes to soldiers fighting overseas, Smothers offered his to draft dodgers who had moved to Canada. In still another episode, the brothers returned blacklisted folk singer Pete Seeger to television for the first time in years. He performed his song “Waist Deep in the Big Muddy,” widely viewed as ridiculing President Lyndon Johnson. When CBS refused to air the segment, the brothers brought Seeger back for another episode and he sang it again. This time, it made the air. After the show was canceled, the brothers sued CBS for $31 million and were awarded $775,000. Their battles with the network were chronicled in the 2002 documentary “Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.” “Tom Smothers was not only an extraordinary comedic talent, who, together with his brother Dick, became the most enduring comedy duo in history, entertaining the world for over six decades — but was a true champion for freedom of speech, harnessing the power of comedy to push boundaries and our political consciousness,” National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson said in a statement. Advertisement: Thomas Bolyn Smothers III was born Feb. 2, 1937, on Governors Island, New York, where his father, a Navy major, was stationed. His brother was born two years later. In 1940 their father was transferred to the Philippines, and his wife, two sons and their sister, Sherry, accompanied him. When the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, the family was sent home and Maj. Smothers remained. He was captured by the Japanese during the war and died in captivity. The family eventually moved to the Los Angeles suburb of Redondo Beach, where Smothers helped his mother take care of his brother and sister while she worked. The brothers had seemed unlikely to make television history. They had spent several years on the nightclub and college circuits and doing TV guest appearances, honing an offbeat comedy routine that mixed folk music with a healthy dose of sibling rivalry. They would come on stage, Tom with a guitar in hand and Dick toting an upright bass. They would quickly break into a traditional folk song — perhaps “John Henry” or “Pretoria.” After playing several bars, Tom, positioned as the dumb one, would mess up, then quickly claim he had meant to do that. As Dick, the serious, short-tempered one, berated him for failing to acknowledge his error, he would scream in exasperation, “Mom always liked you best!” They continued that shtick on their show but also surrounded themselves with a talented cast of newcomers, both writers and performers. Among the crack writing crew that Smothers headed were future actor-filmmaker Rob Reiner, musician Mason Williams and comedian Steve Martin, who presented Smothers with the lifetime Emmy. Regular musical guests included John Hartford, Glen Campbell and Jennifer Warnes. Advertisement: Bob Einstein had a recurring role as Officer Judy, a dour Los Angeles police officer who once cited guest Liberace for playing the piano too fast. Leigh French, as the hippie earth mother in the segment “Share a Little Tea With Goldie,” always appeared to have been drinking something brewed with more than just tea leaves. The brothers had begun their own act when Tom, then a student at San Jose State University, formed a music group called the Casual Quintet and encouraged his younger brother to learn the bass and join. The brothers continued on as a duo after the other musicians dropped out, but began interspersing comedy with their limited folk music repertoire. Their big break came in 1959 when they appeared at San Francisco’s Purple Onion, then a hot spot for new talent. Booked for two weeks, they stayed a record 36. Booked into New York’s Blue Angel, they won praise from The New York Times, which described them as “a pair of tart-tongued singing comedians.” But to their disappointment, they couldn’t get on “The Tonight Show,” then hosted by Jack Paar. “Paar kept telling our agent he didn’t like folk singers — except for Burl Ives,” Smothers told The Associated Press in 1964. “But one night he had a cancellation, and we went on. Everything worked right that night.” The brothers went on to appear on the TV shows of Steve Allen, Ed Sullivan, Garry Moore, Andy Williams, Jack Benny and Judy Garland. Their comedy albums were big sellers and they toured the country, especially colleges. Advertisement: Television first came calling in 1965, casting them in “The Smothers Brothers Show,” a sitcom about a businessman (Dick) haunted by his late brother (Tom), a fledgling guardian angel. It lasted just one season. Shortly after CBS canceled the “Comedy Hour,” ABC picked it up as a summer replacement, but the network didn’t bring it back in the fall. NBC gave them a show in 1975 but it failed to find an audience and lasted only a season. The brothers went their separate ways for a time in the 1970s. Among other endeavors, Smothers got into the wine business, launching Remick Ridge Vineyards in Northern California’s wine country. “Originally the winery was called Smothers Brothers, but I changed the name to Remick Ridge because when people heard Smothers Brothers wine, they thought something like Milton Berle Fine Wine or Larry, Curly and Mo Vineyards,” Smothers once said. They eventually reunited to star in the musical comedy “I Love My Wife,” a hit that ran on Broadway for two years. After that they went back on the road, playing casinos, performing arts centers and corporate gatherings around the country, remaining popular for decades. “We just keep resurfacing,” Smothers commented in 1997. “We’re just not in everyone’s face long enough to really get old.” After a successful 20th anniversary “Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour” in 1988, CBS buried the hatchet and brought them back. The show was quickly canceled, though it stayed on the air long enough for Smothers to introduce the “Yo-Yo Man,” a bit allowing him to demonstrate his considerable skills with a yo-yo while he and his brother kept up a steady patter of comedy. The bit remained in their act for years. Advertisement: Smothers married three times and had three children. He is survived by his wife Marie, children Bo and Riley Rose, and brother Dick, in addition to other relatives. He was predeceased by his son Tom and sister Sherry. Former Associated Press journalists John Rogers, Frazier Moore and the late Bob Thomas contributed to this report.

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Live Wire: Tom Rush makes Northampton stop

Tom Rush will play the BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity in Northampton on Dec. 3 Rush helped shape the folk revival in the 1960s by introducing the world to the work of Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne and James Taylor before they were well known. His own musical career began in the early ‘60s playing the Boston-area clubs while going to Harvard. Taylor once said to Rolling Stone magazine that “Tom was not only one of my early heroes, but also one of my main influences,” which is a view that was echoed by country music star Garth Brooks. The show, which will also feature acclaimed pianist Matt Nakoa, starts at 7 p.m.

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Best Theater of 2023

JESSE GREEN Year of the Dramedy If 2023 was a tragedy in the world, on New York stages it was a dramedy year, highlighted not only by serious plays with great jokes, but also by flat-out comedies with dark underpinnings. And though not all 10 shows (and various bonuses) on my mostly chronological list below fit that mongrel category, even the gravest of them seem to have gotten the memo that theater should not be a bore or a drag. It should thrill you into thought or, as the case may be, solace. ‘Love’ by Alexander Zeldin On the cold February night I saw “Love,” New York City was teeming with people in need of warm places to be. That was also the case inside the Park Avenue Armory, which had been reconfigured to represent a temporary facility for people without homes. Its residents included an unemployed man in his 50s, his barely-holding-on mother, a pregnant woman, two refugees — and us. Seated adjacent to the facility’s dingy common room, we became, in the playwright’s own staging, fellow residents. But if the others eyed us like we might steal a precious sandwich, we could blithely leave when the play was over. Or not so blithely: Even heading home, with my heart retuned to tiny heartbreaks instead of huge ones, I had to wonder why it was easier to engage the subject of homelessness inside the Armory than on Park Avenue. (Read our review of “Love” and our interview with Zeldin.) ‘A Doll’s House’ by Henrik Ibsen A chair and a door — and a riveting star — were all it took to make a nearly 150-year-old drama set in Norway come fully alive in New York City today. True, the chair rotated mysteriously for 20 minutes before the dialogue began. Nor did it hurt that the star sitting on it, like an angry bird in a giant cuckoo clock, was Jessica Chastain. And yes, the famous door through which her Nora walked out of her marriage and into a new life was a staging marvel in Jamie Lloyd’s surgically precise Broadway production. But finer than all that was the chilling fact that Ibsen’s text, as adapted by Amy Herzog, sounded as if it had been written yesterday — and could still be transpiring in real life tomorrow. (Read our review of “A Doll’s House” and our interview with Chastain.) ‘How to Defend Yourself’ by Liliana Padilla After a classmate is raped by fraternity bros, two sorority sisters organize a self-defense club. And though they aren’t great teachers, a great deal is learned by the other young women (and two would-be male allies) who attend intermittently over the course of several weeks. The New York Theater Workshop audience, too, learned a great deal, as the questions bedeviling so many relationships — the complexity of consent and the meaning of control — played out before us in this perfectly timed hot-button play. But what gave the production its poetic gravitas was a gasp-inducing coda, gorgeously staged by the playwright along with Rachel Chavkin and Steph Paul, in which the culture of sexual violence was traced to a source you could never again regard as innocent. (Read our review of “How to Defend Yourself.”)

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How a Deerfield Academy student became a star of blockbuster film The Holdovers

DEERFIELD — Two years ago, Catriona Hynds, Deerfield Academy’s director of theater, got an email from a team casting a movie. “I often wonder what would have happened if that email had gone to spam,” Hynds said. “Or I had thought, ‘This sounds a little dodgy,’ and ignored it.” Director Alexander Payne’s “The Holdovers” was being filmed at several Massachusetts schools, including Deerfield Academy. In the comedy-drama set in the ‘70s at a fictional elite boarding school, “Barton Academy,” Paul Giamatti plays an ornery history teacher who has to supervise Angus Tully, an angsty teenage student, over Christmas break because Tully unexpectedly has no place to go. Also spending the vacation at school is its head cook, played by Da’Vine Joy Randolph, who recently lost her son in the Vietnam War. Inevitably, the three lonely people bond. The casting team had already auditioned actors to play Tully, and decided to try looking for actors at the schools they were planning to film at, Hynds said. Some schools didn’t respond, Payne told Town & Country magazine. They set up auditions for a group of about a dozen students at Deerfield Academy. Before Dominic Sessa auditioned, Hynds talked to the team. “I actually went into the room and basically said, ‘You know, the kid that they’re looking for is just about to walk in,’” she said. Sessa had much lower expectations. He thought maybe he could score a part as an extra. “I just thought, ‘Maybe if it goes well, I can sit at a desk or something,’” he told the Sioux City Journal. Hynds was right. Though Sessa had never acted on screen before — his experience was only on stages — he got the part after several rounds of auditions, Hynds said. “They could see immediately how fearless Dominic is — he just jumps right in and he’s courageous and creative. I was really happy that they chose him,” Hynds said. “It couldn’t have happened to a nicer, more hard working and more professional kid.” Hynds, also chair of Deerfield’s Visual and Performing Arts Department, remembered when she first saw Sessa audition as a sophomore for a role in “Antigone,” a Greek play. “I knew immediately when he opened his mouth in his first audition that we were dealing with someone special,” she said. “He has just this incredible stage presence.” “The Holdovers” casting team had seen 800 actors before Sessa auditioned, Payne recently told the Sioux City Journal. “When I was coming down to the final decision, (star Paul Giamatti) was generous enough to read with both of the (finalists) via Zoom. We agreed Dominic was the one,” he told the outlet. Payne said Sessa was “just born to be a film actor.” Sessa, now on leave from school at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, hopes to next take on new roles next. “Moving forward, I definitely want to be stretching my legs and playing things that are a little further from my own life experience,” he told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “That’s what makes acting fun.” Bit players Deerfield Academy students, faculty and staff are in the background of the film, and another student was cast in a small speaking role, Hynds said. Will Sussbauer, an Ashfield resident, was cast as a student who delivers a line about Cobb salad early in the film. The movie was filmed in a number of locations across Massachusetts, from Boston to Deerfield. Several other western Massachusetts towns are depicted in the film, including Gill, Shelburne Falls and Buckland, according to the Massachusetts Film Office. Hynds thinks that has encouraged western Massachusetts moviegoers to watch the film. “I’ve seen it a couple of times and I was sitting behind a couple who really enjoyed pointing out .. ‘Oh, there’s the Main Street in Shelburne Falls and there’s that,’” she said. “I think it’s been great for the local community to see themselves up on the screen as well.” Sessa sees “The Holdovers” as a movie with broad appeal. “There’s nothing you need to understand beforehand going in, and you can just enjoy watching these characters live their lives and discover new things about each other,” Sessa told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “Hopefully it inspires people to have that willingness to empathize with real people in their own lives.”

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Dancing With The Stars finale: How to stream the new episode for free (Dec. 5)

The finale episode of ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars” will air on the network on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. EST. The episode can also be streamed on platforms like FuboTV and DirecTV Stream. Both platforms offer a free trial for new users who are interested in signing up for an account. You can also watch the series the next day on Hulu, which offers a free first month when you sign up, followed by payments as low as $7.99 per month. In the new episode of the current season, five couples compete for a chance at winning the coveted “Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy”; the finalists perform a redemption dance and an unforgettable freestyle routine. How can I watch “Dancing With The Stars″ on ABC for free without cable? The new episode is available to watch through either FuboTV or DirecTV Stream. Both offer free trials to new users. You can also watch the series the next day on Hulu, which offers a free first month when you sign up, followed by payments as low as $7.99 per month thereafter. What is FuboTV? FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, such as sports, news, entertainment and local channels. What is DirecTV Stream? The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels. DirecTV also offers a free trial for any package you sign up.

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It's owl season in Massachusetts. Here's how to spot them

Stories that will make you laugh, cry and question everything you thought you knew. Step into a portal where LGBTQ+ folks can live authentically, free from hate and where their contributions to art and culture are celebrated. Sign up for the QueerVerse newsletter today! Queer media had a big year of representation across the spectrum of LGBTQ+ identities. In 2023 from TV/Film to books to music, queer experiences were baked neatly into the cultural zeitgeist. While this is by no means an exhaustive list, here are some of our favorite queer media that kept us engaged and feeling seen. Theatrical one-sheet for KOKOMO CITY, a Magnolia Pictures release. Kokomo City In 2023, Grammy-nominated producer turned director D. Smith made her film debut with Kokomo City. The documentary swept the festival circuit, pulling back the layers of Black trans women and their relationship with the broader Black community. A few months after the film’s success at Sundance, one of the subjects, Rasheeda Williams, aka Koko Da Doll, was murdered, and Kokomo City became an homage to her memory and the complex life as a Black trans woman. "Rustin" will open in select theaters on Nov. 3 and stream on Netflix beginning Nov. 17. 2023, marking the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. (Netflix/David Lee) Rustin Netflix’s Rustin, starring Colman Domingo as civil rights icon Bayard Rustin, tells the story of the man behind orchestrating the 1963 march on Washington and his experiences as a gay black man in the 60s. Domingo portrays Rustin’s passion for freedom and unapologetic queerness in the liberation space. The film’s breakneck pacing doesn’t miss a beat but leaves you wanting to know more about Black queer folks’ lives in past eras. Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri in the MGM release "Bottoms." (MGM) Bottoms Bottoms, with its highly queer title, follows lesbian best friends at the bottom of the social hierarchy of their high school who start a fight club to seem cool and get girls to like them. It’s a cult classic-style teen movie and a hilarious, gritty, authentic portrayal of sapphic angst. The cast features Rachel Sennott, Ayo Edebiri, and Marshawn Lynch, who have great comedic timing while keeping the film’s humanity and heart present. We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film by Tre’vell Anderson We See Each Other In the world of publishing, queer authors took over the bookshelves in 2023. One of those was Tre’vell Anderson’s novel We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film, which offered a streamlined canon of Black trans representation in TV and film. It’s an interactive novel using visual elements, recommended viewing guides at the end of each chapter and a catalog of transcestors throughout history. Whether you are cisgender or trans, We See Each Other is for everyone. It provides tools to expand one’s knowledge and allows trans folks to embrace the power of our trancestors. "The Age of Pleasure," Janelle Monae's first new album in five years, arrives on Friday, June 9 (Courtesy Wondaland/Bad Boy/Atlantic Records) The Age of Pleasure Another nonbinary creator, Janelle Monáe, gifted us a now Grammy-nominated album in 2023. The Age of Pleasure is a project that embodies freedom, exploration, and Monáe’s embracing of their queer identity. From tracks like “Lipstick Lover” to “Float,” the nonbinary musician entranced us to love and live life to the fullest. Their album was received so well that it sparked a significant shift for inclusion in the R&B/Soul music space when BET renamed its Lady of Soul award to the Spirit of Soul award to honor Monáe’s nonbinary identity. 'Monica' key art with Trace Lysette.IFC FILMS/EVERETT Monica Another film that garnered critical acclaim was Trace Lysette’s Monica. The movie tells the story of a trans woman who returns home after decades of estrangement from her dying mother. Lysette’s heartfelt performance added to the canon of trans stories on-screen, making history as the first-ever film led by a transgender actor to debut at the Venice Film Festival in its nearly 80-year history. Lysette also received a nomination for Best Lead Performance in Monica from the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards, making her the fifth trans actor nominated for a Spirit Award. Lizze Broadway, Jaz Sinclair and Maddie Phillips star in "Gen V," premiering on Prime Video on Sept. 29.Brooke Palmer/Prime Video Gen V Genre television had a great year, and the superhero category was flipped on its head with Prime original Gen V. The Boys spinoff Gen V blends superheroes, crass humor, and an ensemble cast that works well together. But what makes it the best queer media of 2023 is its Asian nonbinary character, Jordan (London Thor & Derek Luh), and their romance with the main character, a Black woman named Marie (Jaz Sinclair). While these supes juggle college, uncovering conspiracy plots and saving the world, they still find time for romance. Gen V offers a very queer enemies-to-lovers story where Marie and Jordan duke it out for the top-class ranking and eventually act on their feelings for each other. Also, the depiction of the main character with a nonbinary love interest expands the realm of queerness for people of color, providing possibility models for viewers to feel seen.

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Reggie Wells, Makeup Artist for Oprah Winfrey and Other Black Stars, Dies at 76

Reggie Wells, who parlayed a background in fine art into a trailblazing career as a makeup artist for Oprah Winfrey, Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, Michelle Obama and other Black celebrities, died on Monday in Baltimore. He was 76. His death was confirmed by his niece Kristina Conner, who did not specify a cause or say where he died. For Mr. Wells, every face was a canvas to explore. One of his most famous clients was Ms. Winfrey, for whom he worked as a personal makeup artist for more than 20 years at the height of her television career.

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How to watch the new episode of The Family Chantel, stream for free

A new episode of “The Family Chantel” will air on TLC on Monday, Dec. 4 at 9 p.m. ET. A new episode will air each Monday at the same time. Those without cable can catch “The Family Chantel” for free either on Philo, on FuboTV or on DirecTVStream, each of which offer a free trial to new users. “90 Day Fiancé fan favorites Pedro and Chantel weather the ups and downs of marriage as they try to come together with their feisty extended family members in a unique modern family,” TLC wrote in a description of the show. In the new episode, “Pedro discovers alarming information about Scott; Chantel meets up with an old friend who knows a lot about Pedro’s past; Lidia and Nicole plot their revenge after learning that Karen is having them investigated.” How do I watch “The Family Chantel” if I don’t have cable? Viewers can stream the new episode on Philo, FuboTV and DirecTV Stream, which all offer a free trial for new users. What is Philo? Philo is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers 60+ entertainment and lifestyle channels, like AMC, BET, MTV, Comedy Central and more, for the budget-friendly price of $25/month. What is DirecTV Stream? The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels. What is FuboTV? FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, such as sports, news, entertainment and local channels.

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How to watch the new episode of The Family Chantel, stream for free

A new episode of “The Family Chantel” will air on TLC on Monday, Dec. 4 at 9 p.m. ET. A new episode will air each Monday at the same time. Those without cable can catch “The Family Chantel” for free either on Philo, on FuboTV or on DirecTVStream, each of which offer a free trial to new users. “90 Day Fiancé fan favorites Pedro and Chantel weather the ups and downs of marriage as they try to come together with their feisty extended family members in a unique modern family,” TLC wrote in a description of the show. In the new episode, “Pedro discovers alarming information about Scott; Chantel meets up with an old friend who knows a lot about Pedro’s past; Lidia and Nicole plot their revenge after learning that Karen is having them investigated.” How do I watch “The Family Chantel” if I don’t have cable? Viewers can stream the new episode on Philo, FuboTV and DirecTV Stream, which all offer a free trial for new users. What is Philo? Philo is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers 60+ entertainment and lifestyle channels, like AMC, BET, MTV, Comedy Central and more, for the budget-friendly price of $25/month. What is DirecTV Stream? The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels. What is FuboTV? FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, such as sports, news, entertainment and local channels.

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Hallmark Christmas Movies: How to watch premiere of My Norwegian Holiday

Are you even in the holiday spirit if you’re not watching cheesy Hallmark Christmas movies every night in December? This season, Hallmark has a handful of new films dropping, including “My Norwegian Holiday” on Friday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. ET. Fans looking to check it out can do so for free (Christmas came early?) by going to fuboTV and signing up for a free trial or by going over to Philo for their free trial. From Hallmark’s website: “JJ, grieving the loss of her grandmother and seeking dissertation inspiration, stumbles upon an unexpected holiday destiny. Meeting Henrik, a Norwegian from Bergen, their connection deepens when he discovers she has a troll figurine from his hometown. To explore the troll’s history and her grandmother’s ties, JJ agrees to join Henrik on a journey to Norway. In Bergen, they’re drawn into Henrik’s family Christmas and wedding traditions, with his sister’s wedding the day before Christmas Eve. JJ embarks on a holiday adventure, uncovering the troll’s origins and finding her own path to healing, love and family. Starring Rhiannon Fish and David Elsendoorn.” Hallmark is also promoting three other new Christmas movies this holiday season, in addition to “My Norwegian Holiday”: “A Not So Royal Christmas” staring Brooke D’Orsay and Will Kemp; “Christmas With a Kiss” starring Mishael Morgan, Ronnie Rowe Jr. and Jaime M Callica and “Magic in Mistletoe” starring Lyndie Greenwood and Paul Campbell.

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New England Boat Show docks in Boston with hundreds of boats, waterskiing squirrel

The first sign that “Finnegans Wake” may be among the most challenging books you have ever encountered is its opening line, which begins midsentence. The novel by James Joyce ends the same way, without a period. Some scholars say the last line loops back to the beginning, symbolizing the cyclical nature of time. In California, life is imitating art: A book club that just spent nearly three decades reading the novel is starting it all over again. “It isn’t finished; it’s an ongoing experience,” said Gerry Fialka, an experimental filmmaker based in Venice, Calif., who started the group in 1995. The book club met once a month to read a page or two, and finally finished in October.

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How to watch the new episode of Love After Lockup, stream for free (Dec. 1)

A new episode of “Love After Lockup” will air on Friday, Dec. 1 on WE Tv at 9 p.m. ET. The new episode can also be streamed live on Philo, DirecTV Stream and fuboTV. All platforms offer a free trial for those interested in signing up for an account. “Love After Lockup” is said to be a spin off from WE Tv’s “Love During Lockup” as couples navigate their love lives through prison. The show will show inmates struggle to keep their love through video dates, letters and phone calls. But there’s no telling who can and can’t handle the cell wall that separates the couples. In the new episode, “Chance’s prison past catches up with him; Redd leaves Joy speechless; Cam’s surprise shocks Aris; Louie pops up on Melissa with undesired consequences; Kerok’s secret plan is revealed; Shavel and Quaylon’s feuding families derail their plans.” How can I watch if I don’t have cable? If you don’t have access to cable television, you can stream “Love After Lockup” on streaming platforms Philo, DirecTV Stream and fuboTV. What is Philo? Philo is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers 60+ entertainment and lifestyle channels for the budget-friendly price of $25/month. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. What is FuboTV? FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, such as sports, news, entertainment and local channels. What is DirecTV Stream? The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels.

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Why Mister Grouse Is the Friendliest Bird in the Forest

Ridgefield, Conn. | $458,000 A one-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage built in 1950, on a 0.1-acre lot This house is part of a small community of homes with easy access to Mamanasco Lake, where popular activities include kayaking, swimming and bird-watching. It is about a 10-minute drive from small shops and restaurants, a theater and a post office in the center of town. The train station in Danbury is about 20 minutes away; from there, trains make the trip to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan in about two hours. Driving to Manhattan can take a little less than two hours, depending on traffic. Hartford is about 90 minutes away. Size: 560 square feet Price per square foot: $818 Indoors: The house is set back from the street, and the main entrance is to the side, off a gravel courtyard. The front door, sheltered by a small portico with decorative trim, opens into a living area with high ceilings and walls finished in light wood. The sitting area, to the left, is surrounded by windows and has space for a small sofa and a coffee table. The kitchen, to the right, has stainless steel appliances, a stone counter that extends to form a small breakfast bar and glass doors that open to the back of the property.

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Questlove Made You an Energy Playlist

Ahmir K. Thompson, also known as Questlove, seems to have boundless energy. Just look at his résumé: He’s a producer, podcast host, Academy Award-winning director, author, D.J. and drummer for the hip-hop band the Roots. He’s also known for his inventive playlists. “I started making playlists for a certain world leader,” he told us in an email. “Somehow the client list has expanded to 400 people.” He didn’t specify which world leader, but he has made playlists for the Obamas, including an epic three-volume soundtrack for the former first lady, called “Michelle Obama’s Musiaqualogy.” It played during her 2018 book tour. We wanted to be on the client list, too, so as part of our 6-Day Energy Challenge, we asked him to make a playlist with some of his favorite tracks. Lucky for us, he obliged. “I take my title as ‘the people’s curator’ seriously,” said Mr. Thompson, who owns over 200,000 records. And this playlist, which bounces around many genres, illustrates the meticulous care and extensive knowledge behind his choices. It’s got an “irresistible stomper,” “the original god of Afrobeat” and a “bright, sunny, chaotic” song, among others, to get you moving. Press play and read his commentary below.

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How to watch NCIS: Sydney new episode Tuesday, Nov. 21 for free on CBS

The CBS series “NCIS: Sydney” continues with a new episode this Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on the network. For those without cable, but who want to watch the show as it airs on CBS, they can do so for free through either FuboTV and DirecTV Stream. Both platforms offer a free trial for new users. You can also watch the series for free by signing up for Paramount+, which offers a 7-day-long free trial. “With rising international tensions in the Indo-Pacific, a brilliant and eclectic team of U.S. NCIS agents and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) are grafted into a multinational taskforce to keep naval crimes in check in the most contested patch of ocean on the planet,” according to FuboTV in a description of the series. “Led by NCIS Special Agent Michelle Mackey and Sgt. Jim ‘JD’ Dempsey, the team of Americans and Aussies must quickly learn to trust each other, overcoming and harnessing their differences to solve each case,” it added. “Though jurisdictional tussles and culture clashes make for a rocky start, Mackey comes to respect JD’s nose for the truth, and JD comes to respect her maverick style.” “Meanwhile, sassy AFP Constable Evie Cooper and endlessly curious Special Agent DeShawn Jackson form a fast friendship, while curmudgeonly forensic pathologist Dr. Roy Penrose meets his match in the brilliant young forensic scientist Bluebird ‘Blue’ Gleeson,” according to FuboTV. The new episode is titled “Snakes in the Grass,” according to FuboTV, which added in a description “When a Navy compliance officer is found dead in a waterhole from a snakebite, the team works to uncover the origin of the rare, deadly taipan that is uncommon to the area where the officer was discovered.” You can watch a trailer for the series below or by clicking here to watch on the NCIS YouTube channel. How can I watch “NCIS: Sydney″ on CBS for free without cable? The show is available to watch on CBS for free through either FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, both of which offer a free trial. Both offer free trials to new users. You can also watch it for free by signing up for Paramount+, which offers a 7-day-long free trial. What is FuboTV? FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, such as sports, news, entertainment and local channels. What is DirecTV Stream? The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels. DirecTV also offers a free trial for any package you sign up.

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Golden Globe Awards 2024: Oppenheimer dominates, Poor Things upsets Barbie in comedy

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster biopic “Oppenheimer” dominated the 81st Golden Globes, winning five awards including best drama, while Yorgos Lanthimos’ Frankenstein riff “Poor Things” pulled off an upset victor over “Barbie” to triumph in the best comedy or musical category. If awards season has been building toward a second match-up of Barbenheimer, this round went to “Oppenheimer.” The film also won best director for Nolan, best drama actor for Cillian Murphy, best supporting actor for Robert Downey Jr. and for Ludwig Göransson’s score. “I don’t think it was a no-brainer by any stretch of the imagination to make a three-hour talky movie — R-rated by the way — about one of the darkest developments in our history,” said producer Emma Thomas accepting the night’s final award and thanking Universal chief Donna Langley. Along with best comedy or musical, “Poor Things” also won for Emma Stone’s performance as Bella, a Victorian-era woman experiencing a surreal sexual awakening. “I see this as a rom-com,” said Stone. “But in the sense that Bella falls in love with life itself, rather than a person. She accepts the good and the bad in equal measure, and that really made me look at life differently.” Lily Gladstone won best actress in a dramatic film for Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Gladstone, who began her speech speaking the language of her native tribe, Blackfeet Nation, is the first Indigenous winner in the category. “This is a historic win,” said Gladstone. “It doesn’t just belong to me.” The Globes were in their ninth decade but facing a new and uncertain chapter. After a tumultuous few years of scandal, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association was dissolved, leaving a new Globes, on a new network (CBS), to try to regain its perch as the third biggest award show of the year, after the Oscars and Grammys. Even the menu (sushi from Nobu) was remade. “Golden Globes journalists, thank you for changing your game, therefore changing your name,” said Downey in his acceptance speech. It got off to a rocky start. Host Jo Koy took the stage at the Beverly Hilton International Ballroom in Beverly Hills, California . The Filipino American stand-up hit on some expected topics: Ozempic, Meryl Streep’s knack for winning awards and the long-running “Oppenheimer.” (“I needed another hour.”) After one joke flubbed, Koy, who was named host after some bigger names reportedly passed, also noted how fast he was thrust into the job. “Yo, I got the gig 10 days ago. You want a perfect monologue?” said Koy. “I wrote some of these and they’re the ones you’re laughing at.” HI, BARBIE Downey’s win, his third Globe, denied one to “Kenergy.” Ryan Gosling had been seen as his stiffest competition, just one of the many head-to-head contests between “Oppenheimer” and Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie.” The filmmakers faced each other in the best director category, where Nolan triumphed. It was two hours before “Barbie,” the year’s biggest hit with more than $1.4 billion in ticket sales, won an award Sunday. Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?” took best song, and swiftly after, “Barbie” took the Globes’ new honor for “cinematic and box office achievement.” Some thought that award might go to Taylor Swift, whose “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” also set box-office records. Swift, though, remains winless in five Globe nods. Margot Robbie, star and producer of “Barbie,” accepted the award in a pink gown modeled after 1977′s Superstar Barbie. “We’d like to dedicate this to every single person on the planet who dressed up and went to the greatest place on Earth: the movie theaters,” said Robbie. “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” two blockbusters brought together by a common release date, also faced off in the best screenplay category. But in an upset, Justine Triet and Arthur Harari won for the script to the French courtroom drama “Anatomy of a Fall.” Later, Triet’s film picked up best international film, too. Though the Globes have no direct correlation with the Academy Awards, they can boost campaigns at a crucial juncture. Oscar nomination voting starts Thursday, and the twin sensations of Barbenheimer remain frontrunners. Other contenders loom, though, like “Poor Things” and “The Holdovers.” Paul Giamatti and Da’Vine Joy Randolph both won for Alexander Payne’s “The Holdovers.” Giamatti, reuniting with Payne two decades after “Sideways,” won best actor and Randolph won for her supporting performance as a grieving woman in the 1970s-set boarding school drama. “Oh, Mary you have changed my life,” Randolph said of her character. “You have made me feel seen in so many ways that I have never imagined.” Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Boy and the Heron” won best animated film, an upset over “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” ‘SUCCESSION’ AND ‘THE BEAR’ LEAD TV WINNERS The final season of “Succession” cleaned up on the television side. It won best drama series for the third time, a mark that ties a record set by “Mad Men” and “The X-Files.” Three stars from the HBO series also won: Matt Macfadyen, Sarah Snook and Kieran Culkin. “It is bittersweet, but things like this make it rather sweeter,” said “Succession” creator Jesse Armstrong. Hulu’s “The Bear” also came away with a trio of awards, including best comedy series. Jeremy Allen White won for the second time, but this time he had company. Ayo Edebiri won her first Globe for her leading performance in the Hulu show’s second season. She thanked the assistants of her agents and managers. “To the people who answer my emails, you’re the real ones,” said Edebiri. “Beef” won three awards: best limited series as well as acting awards for Ali Wong and Steven Yeun. The Globes also added a new stand-up special award. That went, surprisingly, to Ricky Gervais, who didn’t attend the show he so often hosted. Some expected Chris Rock to win for “Selective Outrage,” his stand-up response to the Will Smith slap. THE GLOBES COMEBACK A few years ago, the Golden Globes were on the cusp of collapse. After The Los Angeles Times reported that the HFPA had no Black members, Hollywood boycotted the organization. The 2022 Globes were all but canceled and taken off TV. After reforms, the Globes returned to NBC last year in a one-year deal, but the show was booted to Tuesday evening. With Jerrod Carmichael hosting, the telecast attracted 6.3 million viewers, a new low on NBC and a far cry from the 20 million that once tuned in. The Golden Globes were acquired by Eldridge Industries and Dick Clark Productions, which Penske Media owns, and turned into a for-profit venture. The HFPA (which typically numbered around 90 voters) was dissolved and a group of some 300 entertainment journalists from around the world now vote for the awards. Questions still remain about the Globes’ long-term future, but their value to Hollywood studios remains providing a marketing boost to awards contenders. (The Oscars won’t be held until March 10.) This year, because of the actors and writers strikes, the Globes are airing ahead of the Emmys, which were postponed to Jan. 15. With movie ticket sales still 20% off the pre-pandemic pace and the industry facing a potentially perilous 2024 at the box office, Hollywood needed the Golden Globes as much as it ever has. The most comical evaluation on the Globes came from presenters Will Ferrell and Kristin Wiig, who blamed the awards body for the constant interruption of a song they found irresistible while otherwise solemnly presenting best actor in a drama. A furious, dancing Ferrell shouted: “The Golden Globes have not changed!”

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Sloane: Jazz Singer' documents a Boston music great who triumphed despite self-doubt

The Friday afternoon audience was paltry at Music At Newport, the 1961 replacement for the Newport Jazz Festival. The program did not list any artists for that afternoon — just something called “New Voices in Jazz and Symposium.” The mildly enthusiastic MC introduced “a little gal who is local, but anyway, she’s a good singer.” The piano player didn’t even know the verse of “Little Girl Blue,” the song that Carol Sloane prepared to sing. So Sloane began the song a capella. Her performance made the Providence native an instant critic’s darling. When she returned the next year, she was listed in the program (on a bill with Louis Armstrong) and had a contract with Columbia Records. It launched the career of a brilliant but often underemployed singer whose life and music are captured in “Sloane: A Jazz Singer,” a poignant documentary making its Boston area premiere on Sept. 17 as part of the Newburyport Documentary Film Festival. Much of the movie focuses on Sloane at her longtime Stoneham home as she prepares for a 2019 live album recording at the famed Birdland Jazz Club in New York. The show would be her penultimate appearance before her death in January 2023 at the age of 85. “We realized that could be our narrative thrust, the moment she’s working towards: Her final big New York performance where she can knock it out of the park one last time and cement her legacy,” says Michael Lippert, the film’s director. After her appearances at Newport, Sloane became a “Tonight Show” regular and collaborated with jazz immortals like Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster and Clark Terry. Thanks to management connections, she also rubbed shoulders with the Beatles and Rolling Stones when they came to America. Those moments were fun but also bittersweet, as they marked the end of jazz’s commercial dominance. While Sloane would go on to make many celebrated appearances and recordings, there were also long stretches where gigs were infrequent. While living in North Carolina in the ‘70s, she took a day job as a legal secretary. “She was there for so many major 20th-century moments,” says Lippert. “So it’s not just her story as an artist who is struggling, but also the way America changed. Even while we adopted rock as the modern American music, it all comes from jazz and blues, and Carol really made it her mission that people would not forget that music.” A still from "Sloane: A Jazz Singer," of Carol Sloane listening to her old records. (Courtesy "Sloane: A Jazz Singer") Sloane moved to Boston in the mid-‘80s after a desperately needed gig at the Starlight Roof in Kenmore Square led to her marrying the venue’s booker, local promoter Buck Spurr. She would go on to be a beloved part of the live music scene as well as a local radio host and blogger eager to spread her love of jazz — and her opinions about politics and the Red Sox. (Lippert notes that after struggling to break into the music business in an era where bands would advertise having a “girl singer,” Sloane was thrilled to see the start of the #MeToo movement.) While in Boston, she mentored generations of singers, including a young Paula Cole. “If you heard two notes, you knew it was Carol Sloane singing,” says Donna Byrne, another stellar Boston jazz singer who appeared live with Sloane and continues her tradition of singing the Great American Songbook with a group she co-leads with her husband — and frequent Sloane band member —– bassist Marshall Wood. Byrne and Wood perform at the Spire Center for the Arts in Plymouth on Oct. 5. “She had a very distinctive voice and was really understated. And she had impeccable taste in her material,” says Byrne. “She was not a loud singer at all, and she held the microphone two feet from her mouth. It would bring people in. If an audience was loud, when Carol started singing they would get quiet and pull their chairs closer to listen,” remembers Wood. Carol Sloane performs at age 14. (Courtesy "Sloane: A Jazz Singer") Even after racking up a lifetime of rave reviews, the film reveals that, like many heralded artists, Sloane had plenty of moments of self-doubt. “Even if someone watching this film doesn’t know a lot about jazz, everyone can understand this idea of wanting to pursue your art and achieve excellence, but also feeling like you’re an imposter, that you’re not supposed to be there, and she always struggled with that.” Soon after her Birdland triumph, COVID-19 arrived and venues shut down. Although Sloane suffered a stroke in 2020, she got to see the Birdland show issued as an acclaimed CD. Lippert says she was also able to view one of the final cuts of the film. “ She had this album, and now her story was captured in film and could live on, so that dream of hers could come true as well,” says Lippert. “Sloane: A Jazz Singer” screens Sunday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Firehouse Center for the Arts as part of the Newburyport Documentary Film Festival.

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Mass. landmarks featured throughout trailer for new movie

Watch carefully the new trailer for an upcoming film starring Paul Giamatti, called "The Holdovers," and you're likely to spot numerous Massachusetts settings.Scenes for the movie were filmed in Boston, Worcester, Gill and other communities during the winter of 2022. According to a synopsis from Miramax, the movie is about a curmudgeonly teacher, a student, and a chef who remain at a New England boarding school during the snowy holiday season in 1970. The comedy is directed by Alexander Payne, who also directed Giamatti in "Sideways.""Left to their own devices in the empty school, there are adventures, a little calamity and finally, a semblance of family," the synopsis states. In February 2022, the production brought several old taxis and other dated vehicles to the dead-end outside the Orpheum Theatre, near Boston Common. (Video above) The mustachioed man in a long coat and a hat seen during that production appears to be Giamatti, who is seen in that outfit walking through Boston Common during the film's trailer. At another moment, Giamatti and co-star Dominic Sessa are seen walking up the stairs behind Boston City Hall Plaza, with Faneuil Hall and snowy Boston rooftops in the background. Another local landmark in the trailer is the unique buildings of Northfield Mount Hermon boarding school, located along the Connecticut River in Gill. See the trailer:Not seen in the trailer is the scene shot in Worcester, where the production erected a large Christmas tree during a storm in February. (Video below)The film is scheduled to be released in select theaters on Oct. 27 and in theaters everywhere on Nov. 10. Watch carefully the new trailer for an upcoming film starring Paul Giamatti, called "The Holdovers," and you're likely to spot numerous Massachusetts settings. Scenes for the movie were filmed in Boston, Worcester, Gill and other communities during the winter of 2022. Advertisement According to a synopsis from Miramax, the movie is about a curmudgeonly teacher, a student, and a chef who remain at a New England boarding school during the snowy holiday season in 1970. The comedy is directed by Alexander Payne, who also directed Giamatti in "Sideways." "Left to their own devices in the empty school, there are adventures, a little calamity and finally, a semblance of family," the synopsis states. In February 2022, the production brought several old taxis and other dated vehicles to the dead-end outside the Orpheum Theatre, near Boston Common. (Video above) The mustachioed man in a long coat and a hat seen during that production appears to be Giamatti, who is seen in that outfit walking through Boston Common during the film's trailer. At another moment, Giamatti and co-star Dominic Sessa are seen walking up the stairs behind Boston City Hall Plaza, with Faneuil Hall and snowy Boston rooftops in the background. Another local landmark in the trailer is the unique buildings of Northfield Mount Hermon boarding school, located along the Connecticut River in Gill. See the trailer: This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Not seen in the trailer is the scene shot in Worcester, where the production erected a large Christmas tree during a storm in February. (Video below) The film is scheduled to be released in select theaters on Oct. 27 and in theaters everywhere on Nov. 10.

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The Best Thrillers of 2023

But why does Gabe seem to be reaching toward the distressed woman — something he had been instructed never to do — as she teeters on the edge, then falls? And why, if Pippa loves her husband as much as she claims, did she once take an online survey called “Is Your Partner a Sociopath?” Hepworth metes out her information slowly and expertly, adding new ingredients to the pot so that instead of the simple broth with which we started we end up with a five-course dinner. The dead woman, Amanda, narrates some of the chapters from beyond the grave. She wants to make something clear. “Unlike the scores of people who have come to this spot before me,” she says, “I did not come here to die.” Watching two diabolical women try to outsmart each other while maintaining their placid facades in the library where they work is only one of the many pleasures of Laura Sims’s deliciously unsettling HOW CAN I HELP YOU (Putnam, 240 pp., $27). The book begins with Margo, an outwardly cheerful librarian with a big secret: In her previous job, she was a nurse with a knack for murdering her patients. With her fake name and new identity, she seems to have gotten away with it. But she can’t escape her insatiable hunger for killing. And with the arrival of a new research librarian, a failed novelist named Patricia who suspects that Margo is hiding something and that it might make a great subject for her next book, Margo’s tenuous grip on sanity begins to slip away.

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Korean BBQ featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, heading to Mass.

WBUR's Hanna Ali joins us to talk all things owls, including how people can see and hear them this month through Mass Audubon's 'Owl Prowls.'

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97 things to do in Boston this weekend [01

Add to: 01/19/2024 07:00:00 01/21/2024 23:00:00 America/New_York 97 things to do in Boston this weekend <p>Embrace the cold and enjoy your weekend to the fullest with our picks for everything fun to do around the city -- and don't forget to <a href="https://apps.apple.com/app/joyraft-boston-experienc... Boston, Boston, MA false

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Christina Applegate Presents the First Emmy

New England Boat Show docks in Boston with hundreds of boats, waterskiing squirrel The Discover Boating New England Boat Show has docked at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston.The BCEC has been transformed into a boating playground covering more than half a million square feet -- complete with the new Discover Boating Beach Club and Indoor Paddle Pool.America’s favorite waterskiing squirrel, Twiggy, cruises to the boat show with daily performances; kids can enjoy boating in their own paddleboat on a mini lake; and attendees will have the chance to participate in fishing workshops and boating 101 courses -- plus, climb aboard and shop hundreds of boats, from yachts and center consoles to pontoons and wake sports boats.Video below: Meet Twiggy, the waterskiing squirrelThe show runs through Sunday and is open Friday noon to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Tickets are $18 for adult tickets purchased online at NEBoatShow.com; $20 for adult tickets purchased on site during the days of the show; children 12 and under get in free. The Discover Boating New England Boat Show has docked at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston. The BCEC has been transformed into a boating playground covering more than half a million square feet -- complete with the new Discover Boating Beach Club and Indoor Paddle Pool. Advertisement America’s favorite waterskiing squirrel, Twiggy, cruises to the boat show with daily performances; kids can enjoy boating in their own paddleboat on a mini lake; and attendees will have the chance to participate in fishing workshops and boating 101 courses -- plus, climb aboard and shop hundreds of boats, from yachts and center consoles to pontoons and wake sports boats. Video below: Meet Twiggy, the waterskiing squirrel The show runs through Sunday and is open Friday noon to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adult tickets purchased online at NEBoatShow.com; $20 for adult tickets purchased on site during the days of the show; children 12 and under get in free.

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10 standout shows for theater audiences this winter in Boston

ANNIE Andrea McArdle, the original Annie on Broadway, the one who turned “Tomorrow” into an inescapable earworm, turned 60 in November. The latest of many young actors who have played Annie since McArdle originated the role is 11-year-old Rainier “Rainey” Trevino. The national tour that began last fall is directed by Jenn Thompson, who played Pepper in the original Broadway production when she was 10 years old. Stefanie Londino plays Miss Hannigan, and Christopher Swan is Oliver Warbucks. Feb. 6-11. At Boch Center Wang Theatre. www.bochcenter.org MACHINE LEARNING Hoping to end their estrangement, Jorge (Armando Rivera), a brilliant young computer scientist, creates a nursing application designed to provide individualized treatment for his ailing father, Gabriel (Jorge Alberto Rubio). But matters do not go according to plan, underscoring the perils of AI. Perhaps Jorge shouldn’t have named the application Arnold (Matthew Zahnzinger), after the Terminator? Francisco Mendoza’s play is directed by Gabriel Vega Weissman. Jan. 25-Feb. 25. Central Square Theater, Cambridge. 617-576-9278, ext. 1, www.centralsquaretheater.org The 7 Fingers return to the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre for "Duel Reality," Feb. 7-18. Arata Urawa DUEL REALITY The welcome mat is always out in Boston for the 7 Fingers, an endlessly inventive Montreal-based troupe that blends circus arts and theater. This is the eighth time they’ve come to Boston under the auspices of ArtsEmerson. “Duel Reality” is a riff on “Romeo and Juliet” that turns the stage into an arena as the Montagues and Capulets square off against one another, sporting-style. Directed by Shana Carroll. Feb. 7-18. ArtsEmerson. At Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre. 617-824-8400, www.artsemerson.org Advertisement DISHWASHER DREAMS An autobiographical solo show, written and performed by stand-up comedian Alaudin Ullah, about growing up in Spanish Harlem as the son of Muslim immigrants from Bangladesh; the conflicts with his family in which he struggled to find his own voice; and his encounters with stereotypes about Muslims as he tried to build a career as a film and TV actor. Directed by Chay Yew. Feb. 28-March 17. Merrimack Repertory Theatre. At Nancy L. Donahue Stage, Lowell. 978-654-4678, www.mrt.org Advertisement JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN In Kimberly Belflower’s play, a group of mainly female high schoolers in rural Georgia take a close, challenging look at Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” through a contemporary lens, and at the patriarchal, sexist assumptions they have to battle in the present day. Directed by Margot Bordelon. Feb. 8-March 10. The Huntington. At Wimberly Theatre, Calderwood Pavilion, Boston Center for the Arts. 617-266-0800, www.huntingtontheatre.org GOLDA’S BALCONY The gifted Annette Miller portrays Israeli prime minister Golda Meir in William Gibson’s solo drama. It takes place on the eve of the 1973 Yom Kippur War, and Meir has momentous choices to make. Miller originated the role at Shakespeare & Company in 2002, directed by Daniel Gidron, who also returns for this production. Feb. 23-March 10. Shakespeare & Company. At the Jackie Liebergott Black Box Theatre, Emerson Paramount Center. 617-824-8400, emersontheatres.org BECOMING A MAN P. Carl, who formerly served as co-artistic director of ArtsEmerson and worked as a dramaturg on the American Repertory Theater production of Claudia Rankine’s “The White Card,” has adapted his memoir about his decision to affirm his gender, and the impact it had on the people in his life, amid an ominous political climate. In press materials, Carl said that “Becoming a Man” is “about surviving, becoming embodied, and learning to live.” Diane Paulus, who is co-directing “Becoming a Man” with Carl, has said that the play “asks the question: When we change, can the people we love come with us?” Feb.16-March 10. American Repertory Theater. At Loeb Drama Center, Cambridge. 617-547-8300, www.amrep.org Advertisement COST OF LIVING Martyna Majok won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for this drama about human connection and disconnection, as seen in the relationships between two people with disabilities and their caretakers. John (Sean Leviashvili), an affluent graduate student with cerebral palsy, hires Jess (Gina Fonseca), a Princeton grad working multiple jobs to make ends meet. Meanwhile, Eddie (Lewis D. Wheeler), an unemployed truck driver, and his estranged wife, Ani (Stephanie Gould), quadriplegic after a car accident, are trying to figure out the contours of their relationship. Directed by Alex Lonati. March 8-30. SpeakEasy Stage Company. At Roberts Studio Theatre, Calderwood Pavilion, Boston Center for the Arts. 617-933-8600, www.speakeasystage.com KING HEDLEY II Having enjoyed success last year with August Wilson’s “Seven Guitars,” Actors’ Shakespeare Project is tackling Wilson’s drama — set in Pittsburgh in the middle of the Reagan era and featuring a couple of characters from “Seven Guitars” — about a former prison inmate (played by James Ricardo Milord) who steals and sells refrigerators in an attempt to raise the funds he needs to open his own video store. Directed by Summer L. Williams, with a cast that also includes Omar Robinson, Patrice Jean-Baptiste, and Naheem Garcia. March 8-31. Actors’ Shakespeare Project. At Hibernian Hall. 617-241-2200, www.actorsshakespeareproject.org Advertisement GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY A musical built upon the songs of Bob Dylan, “Girl From the North Country” is set in a boardinghouse in Depression-era Duluth, Minn. (the city where Dylan was born), with travelers who are struggling with loneliness and despair. Written and directed by Dublin-born playwright Conor McPherson (”Shining City,” “The Weir,” “The Night Alive,” “The Seafarer”). March 12-24. Broadway In Boston. Emerson Colonial Theatre. 888-616-0272, www.broadwayinboston.com Don Aucoin can be reached at donald.aucoin@globe.com. Follow him @GlobeAucoin.

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UMass choir, chorale join for Holiday Card to Amherst concert

It is Lindsay Pope’s second year at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where on Saturday, Dec. 2, as choral conductor she will be leading along with Stephen A. Paparo the annual Holiday Card to Amherst. “The concert is meant to be a more lighthearted and fun musical celebration of the holiday season. It features all levels of singing at UMass and is a great way for the chamber choir and chorale students and others to come together in presenting a Holiday Card to Amherst,” said Pope, director of Choral Studies. Presented by the UMass Amherst Department of Music and Dance, the popular event will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Frederick C. Tillis Performance Hall. The festive Holiday Card to Amherst showcases the talents of the UMass Chamber Choir and University Chorale, who will present a diverse program of works from the classical repertoire along with popular and traditional holiday carols. Many songs also celebrate the season of winter - darkness and light - and the solstice. This year the UMass Gospel Choir, conducted by music education major Maya Powe, has been invited to join the concert. Graduate conductor Mallory Coakley will also lead a portion of the program. “Gospel is a joyous tradition heard in many black churches across the country. The choir will add another flavor and additional energy to the show” Pope said, noting a gospel band has been hired to perform along with them. Also, the Chamber Choir and University Chorale will be accompanied on piano by graduate student Kathy Lyu. This year’s concert will include works such as Johannes Brahms’ “An die Heimat,” the Hebrew traditional, “Erev Shel Shoshanim,” and spirituals like “Children, Go Where I Send Thee” and Rev. Timothy Wright’s “Trouble Don’t Last Always.” The history of Amherst will be highlighted by the Chorale’s performance of selections from “Frostiana,” featuring music by Randall Thompson and poetry by Robert Frost. The piece was commissioned in 1958 for the 250th anniversary of the incorporation of the town of Amherst. “We do have a few carols and standards that we do each year involving congregational singing,” Pope said. In keeping with tradition, the audience will be invited to join in singing popular works including “Adeste Fidelis,” “The Twelve Days of Christmas” when audience members are invited onstage to sing the lyrics “five golden rings” and “Silent Night.” “More than 150 students will be performing throughout the evening who look forward to the special community concert each year. Many of the students invite their parents to the show,” Pope said, adding that is has dual meaning for them. “It also signals for these students that the winter break is near.” Tickets - priced at $15 for the general public, $5 for students, seniors and UMass Amherst employees, and free for UMass students - can be purchased at the Fine Arts Center Box Office, by phone at 413-545-2511, or online at fineartscenter.com/musicanddance. Free parking is available in nearby University Lot 71 off Massachusetts Avenue and lot 62 via Thatcher Way or Stockbridge Road. Visit maps.umass.edu for parking information.

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Two more legendary country music acts will call it a day in 2024

When Bill Hartline bought 50 acres of forested land outside Muncy, Pa., he was looking for a bit of solitude and a place to eventually build a new home in retirement. But during a camping trip there in early 2020, he discovered the wooded plot wasn’t as lonely as he thought. That evening, a ruffed grouse — a crow-size bird with a tiny mohawk and mottled feathers — appeared at his feet. “I crouched down and said, ‘Hello.’ He cooed back and started following me around,” Mr. Hartline, 66, said. “Three years later, he’s still following me around.” That’s putting it mildly. Mister Grouse, as he has named the bird, seems to ingratiate himself into everything Mr. Hartline does. Mister Grouse rides the tractor, hops up on ladders and enjoys the campfire from atop Mr. Hartline’s shoulders. It’s a far cry from the behavior of most ruffed grouse, whose stealth and elusiveness are why hunters call them the “king of game birds.”

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Pentatonix brings Most Wonderful Tour of Year to Mohegan Sun

Pentatonix, one of the most Christmas loving musical groups of all time, will bring their “Most Wonderful Tour of the Year” to the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on Thursday, Dec. 7. Showtime is 7 p.m. In tandem with the tour, Pentatonix, the supergroup of a cappella, has unveiled their 12th overall full-length and seventh holiday album, “The Greatest Christmas Hits.” The album features 23 of the band’s top holiday songs and eight new, never-before-heard tracks - including one holiday original. Last year, the three-time Grammy Award-winning and Daytime Emmy Award-nominated vocal quintet completed their biggest and most successful Christmas arena tour, selling out multiple dates across the country. Since emerging in 2011, the group — composed of Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, and Matt Sallee — have reached unprecedented heights, toppling charts, selling 10 million albums worldwide, generating billions of streams, and performing everywhere from the White House and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to the Hollywood Bowl. Their catalog boasts back-to-back No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200, including the gold-certified “Pentatonix” from 2015 and platinum-certified “A Pentatonix Christmas” from 2016. They made history as the first a cappella act to win Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella at the Grammys in 2015 and 2016. A year later, they earned another Grammy in the category Best Country Duo/Group Performance for their duet with Dolly Parton on her song “Jolene.” Along the way, the collective also graced the stage of The Kennedy Center Honors for Tom Hanks, covering “That Thing You Do” as President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama watched from the crowd. They have also collaborated with Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus, and Lindsey Stirling, among many others. In addition to their appearances on late-night television talk shows, Pentatonix leapt onto the big screen with a cameo in the blockbuster “Pitch Perfect 2.” In an interview with The Republican, member Mitch Grassi talked about the tour, Christmas and more. Pentatonix will bring its "Most Wonderful Tour of the Year" to the Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, Dec. 7. Q. What can you say about “The Most Wonderful Tour of the Year”? A. This has been my favorite show that we have done so far. It is promoting the new record which is “The Greatest Christmas Hits.” We are giving audiences what they want in terms of crowd favorites which, in turn, happen to be our favorites, as well as new tracks from the album. We feature Kevin’s amazing, incredible, showstopping beat box thing and it is just an amazing show and I’m really proud of it. We do something very fun near the top of the show called the Wheel of Christmas. We have eight songs that we have arranged in the past years and spin the wheel and whatever the pointer lands on we have to do by singing a short version of the arrangement. It is the definition of live music, and sometimes we mess up, but I feel that a lot of the songs on the wheel are also crowd favorites. Q. How did you come to record seven Christmas albums? A. Well, fan reaction was a big part of it. Our first-ever Christmas project was called “PTXmas” in 2013. It was a little Christmas EP. We had a version of “Little Drummer Boy” and “Carol of the Bells” that we posted on YouTube and they went crazy viral. We were inspired to record Christmas music because Christmas music and a cappella go so well together. It’s about harmony and bringing people together in celebration, happiness, unity and family. We feel like those values are intrinsic to what we do as an a cappella group. When our “That’s Christmas To Me” album came out people really, really enjoyed it and it was our first record to go platinum. After that we were “wowed” and felt that people really loved our Christmas music. So, we figured let’s keep doing this and trying to make it bigger and better every year. We love Christmas and we all grew up absolutely adoring Christmas. Q. Did you ever think you would record so many Christmas albums and tours around them? A. No, I never thought that would be the case, but I’m very happy about it. I say this all the time to band members and people who are curious about it, that our Christmas tours are by far my favorite leg of the tour that we do every year. It is just so joyful and everybody in the crowd is happy and we are enjoying ourselves. We just really have a big love for Christmastime. And, I think now more than ever, especially with everything that has happened in the past few years and now in the world, that it is more important than ever to provide a safe space to smile and laugh and enjoy ourselves while escaping from the modern troubles we are all experiencing. Q. What does Christmas mean to you personally? A. Christmas was always a big deal to the Grassi family. We would go all out decorating together and I would frost cookies with my mom. I just remember it being a really magical, beautiful time of togetherness and happiness along with the excitement of waking up on Christmas morning and finding all those presents under the tree. Now, it is very different and has become part of what I do for work, but it doesn’t make Christmas any less sentimental. Every year after the tour is over, we all go home to spend time with our families for Christmas. Q. The Pentatonix sound is so unique, so full, that instead of just a cappella it feels as if there is instrumentation, too. How do you achieve that with no instrumental backup? A. We began cultivating the sound at a very young age, but it was really during 2011 that we started to perfect it. I don’t want to brag, but I think we have a collective of some of the best vocalists in the group. We are constantly thinking about how we can fill out our sound and make it as full as possible to make it listenable and enjoyable for our fans. We also have some amazing producers that we work with. Ed Voyer is one of the biggest producers and mixers and he has ingeniously cultivated our sound since the beginning, making it sound so huge. Q. What is your favorite Christmas song? A. My favorite Pentatonix Christmas song is “Mary, Did You Know?” We have done it for so long and the more we sing it, the more locked in we become. It is just a spiritual experience singing that song. As for my personal favorite, I really love both “Carol of the Bells” and “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.” They immediately put me in the Christmas spirit. Q. You mentioned that you believed that your St. Paul concert at the Xcel Energy Center in Minnesota on Nov. 25 was probably your largest audience ever. So many of your concerts sell out, why is that? A. I think the biggest reason for that is what we talked about earlier - people wanting to enjoy themselves and the season by immersing themselves in a beautiful, happy experience. Also, I think a big part of it is that we are really enjoying ourselves on stage and audiences can see it on our faces. Christmas music is just so deeply imbedded in American culture. It is so sentimental and means so much to people young and old. It’s just a beautiful, symbiotic experience of love and joy. Q. What is your favorite Pentatonix Christmas album? A. I’m going to say last year’s “Holidays Around the World.” It was our most unique to date. It was influenced by so many sounds from around the world and we got to work with some amazing artists from all over the world. It just blew my mind and I think it is our most experimental Christmas album ever. Q. Is there someone’s Christmas music you love to listen to? A. What is so sentimental to me is Amy Grant. She had a Christmas album when I was a child and I just remember being so emotional when I listened to it. That’s the record my family puts on during the holiday and it immediately brings me back to that place.

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MTVs Catfish: How to watch new episode for free Nov. 28

In the newest episode of “Catfish” Eli moved from Alaska to Chicago to be with fellow gamer Boulevard, but upon arrival, he found Boulevard nowhere. Nēv, Kamie and special guests are serving up freshly caught Catfish as they journey through the dark waters of the internet to peel back the digital masks of scammers, lovers and liars in an all-new episode airing on Tuesday, November 28 at 8 p.m. EST on MTV. Viewers looking to stream the new episodes can do so for free by using Philo, FuboTV, DirecTV and Sling. Philo, FuboTV and DirecTV all offer free trials for new users and Sling offers 50% off your first month. According to a description by FuboTV, in the newest episode airing on Tuesday, “Shi is convinced his online love Mira also lives in Philadelphia, but after months, she’s dodgy about meeting. When Nev and Kamie discover she might live just five blocks away, they hit the streets of Philly looking for answers!” According to MTV, the show “tackles the mystery and complexities of dating in a digital world. The hour-long series follows Nev Schulman, whose own online love drama was the subject of the ‘Catfish’ film, and director-filmmaker Max Joseph as they take viewers on a deeply personal journey that goes inside the stories of young people as their online-only romantic relationships collide with first-time, real-life encounters. Here is a look at the new episodes from MTV Catfish’s YouTube Channel: How can I watch “Catfish: The TV Show” without cable? An all-new episode will air on Tuesday at 8 p.m. EST on MTV. Viewers looking to stream the new episodes can do so for free by using Philo, FuboTV, DirecTV and Sling. Philo, FuboTV and DirecTV all offer free trials for new users and Sling offers 50% off your first month. What is Philo? Philo is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers 60+ entertainment and lifestyle channels, like AMC, BET, MTV, Comedy Central and more, for the budget-friendly price of $25/month. What is DirecTV Stream? The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels. What is FuboTV? FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, such as sports, news, entertainment and local channels.

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MTVs Catfish: How to watch new episode for free Nov. 28

In the newest episode of “Catfish” Eli moved from Alaska to Chicago to be with fellow gamer Boulevard, but upon arrival, he found Boulevard nowhere. Nēv, Kamie and special guests are serving up freshly caught Catfish as they journey through the dark waters of the internet to peel back the digital masks of scammers, lovers and liars in an all-new episode airing on Tuesday, November 28 at 8 p.m. EST on MTV. Viewers looking to stream the new episodes can do so for free by using Philo, FuboTV, DirecTV and Sling. Philo, FuboTV and DirecTV all offer free trials for new users and Sling offers 50% off your first month. According to a description by FuboTV, in the newest episode airing on Tuesday, “Shi is convinced his online love Mira also lives in Philadelphia, but after months, she’s dodgy about meeting. When Nev and Kamie discover she might live just five blocks away, they hit the streets of Philly looking for answers!” According to MTV, the show “tackles the mystery and complexities of dating in a digital world. The hour-long series follows Nev Schulman, whose own online love drama was the subject of the ‘Catfish’ film, and director-filmmaker Max Joseph as they take viewers on a deeply personal journey that goes inside the stories of young people as their online-only romantic relationships collide with first-time, real-life encounters. Here is a look at the new episodes from MTV Catfish’s YouTube Channel: How can I watch “Catfish: The TV Show” without cable? An all-new episode will air on Tuesday at 8 p.m. EST on MTV. Viewers looking to stream the new episodes can do so for free by using Philo, FuboTV, DirecTV and Sling. Philo, FuboTV and DirecTV all offer free trials for new users and Sling offers 50% off your first month. What is Philo? Philo is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers 60+ entertainment and lifestyle channels, like AMC, BET, MTV, Comedy Central and more, for the budget-friendly price of $25/month. What is DirecTV Stream? The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels. What is FuboTV? FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, such as sports, news, entertainment and local channels.

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Massachusetts is creating overnight shelter spots to help newly arriving migrant families

We’re barely out of the first month, and two veteran country music acts have announced they’ll be hanging up their guitars and hitting the (country) road in 2024, according to published reports and social media posts. Here’s who will be saying goodbye — at least to full-time performing in the coming months. Ray Stevens Stevens, 85, a Country Music Hall of Famer who’s been entertaining audiences since 1957, has announced that he’ll be retiring from live performance this year. But he’s not billing it as a farewell or a full-stepping away from music. Instead, it’s a slow-down, Stevens told The Tennessean. “I’ve always been in the music business, since I was 15 years old, and I’ve traveled all over the world, played shows, written, and recorded a lot of successful records,” Stevens told the newspaper. “And so I was tired.” Stevens has been performing at his CabaRay Showroom, in West Nashville since 2018. The venue will reportedly stay open with other performers taking his place after Stevens deservedly slows the pace. Instead, he’ll be prioritizing recording. And Stevens is no slouch in that department either. Best known for his hits “This Mississippi Squirrel Revival,” “The Streak” and “Misty,” the singer-songwriter also is a member of Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and has a star on the Music City Walk of Fame. He’s sold more than 40 million albums over the course of his career, according to The Tennessean. “I’m looking forward to this final year, it’s going to be a good year,” he told The Tennessean. “I’d like to see everybody come out if they can and see the show.” You can buy tickets for the CabaRay Showroom on its ticketing page. Jimmie Fadden, left, and Jeff Hanna of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band perform with the band at City Winery on September 01, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by R. Diamond/Getty Images) The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band The three-time Grammy Award-winning country music act that has entertained audiences for six decades is calling it quits, sort of. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, known for hits like “Mr. Bojangles,” “Fishin’ In The Dark” and “An American Dream,” announced its farewell tour on social media Tuesday, Jan. 16. However, this does not mean the band will be completely disappearing from music, MassLive previously reported. Fans looking to see the band live can shop for tickets online using StubHub and VividSeats. “The time has come for the band who has carried a torch for American country and roots music to say so long to the highways and byways they’ve traveled throughout their career,” the band posted on Instagram. “No need to fret, this isn’t goodbye forever, but it will be the last fans see of multi-city runs and long bus rides from the group.” The country rock band was founded in Long Beach, Calif. in 1966. NGDB has experienced a rotating roster over the years, but current members include Bob Carpenter, Jimmie Fadden, Jaime Hanna, Jeff Hanna, Ross Holmes and Jim Photoglo. Jeff Hanna and Fadden have bene with the band since the beginning. The band’s first big break came in 1970 with the single “Mr. Bojangles.” They have produced 25 albums including the Grammy Award-winning “Will the Circle Be Unbroken: Volume Two,” which was released in 1989. The band is often credited with helping the progression of contemporary country and roots music. “Playing our music for Dirt Band fans all over the world has been an incredible experience for us,” the band said in its Instagram post. “The most important part of that has been the connection to our audience—that beautiful communal give and take is like nothing else. That’s the very spirit we’ll be celebrating as we head into our farewell tour.”

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The Bostonians Wish BC a Happy Holidays With Showcase

What separates a supper club from a pop-up, aficionados say, involves distinct markers: a venue that, if not at someone’s home, is an intimate space rather than a restaurant. Diners tend to pay for the meal before they arrive, which observers say makes the experience feel less transactional. The menu is fixed (though dietary requests can sometimes be taken into account) and tends to involve a unifying story or theme, often drawing on the chef’s background. And diners, solo or in groups, are heavily encouraged to socialize. To achieve this, some supper club hosts make use of name-tags and icebreakers like pre-dinner quizzes. Others hope shared tables, or a setting odd enough to be a conversation starter, will do the trick. Dining on a Tube car On a recent Saturday evening in East London, I sat with eight strangers in a repurposed 1970s Underground train carriage as part of the three-times-a-week Tube Train supper club. As we squeezed into the carriage’s seats, and waited for the first course to arrive, we exchanged introductions and cracked transport-related jokes. By the time the third course arrived — a Peruvian-Japanese dish of cured hake — two Swedish tourists to my right and a group from Kent to my left had covered Brexit, NATO and the city’s noisiest train lines. By the final course — a sponge cake soaked in amaretto — someone had ordered a round of Negronis for the table and the conversation had turned to sibling rivalries and bad dates. “You can get to meet all kinds of people you might not meet otherwise, and just sit there for hours and talk this and that,” said Karin Kragenskjold, a psychologist from Stockholm who brought her sister to the dinner after spotting it on social media. “I really, really liked it.” She paid £67 for the night’s dinner, though drinks were separately charged.

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Russian missile may have passed through Polish airspace before striking Ukraine: report

Christina Applegate made a rare public appearance to present the first Emmy, for supporting actress in a comedy series. Glamorous in a plunging gown and visibly overcome by the long standing ovation she received, she still made self-deprecating jokes about Ozempic and disability. “You’re totally shaming me with disability by standing up,” she told the crowd. “It’s fine.” Applegate was nominated for best actress in a comedy for “Dead to Me.” (Quinta Brunson won, “Abbott Elementary.”) The Netflix series was a sleek, savage container for Applegate’s gifts, both her forceful PTA Mom prettiness and the darker currents of anger and ambition that swirled just underneath, giving her comedy a whetted edge. She played Jen to Linda Cardellini’s Judy. Jen was a woman unmoored by the death of her husband who found port in a ride-or-die friendship and an escalating series of crimes. Applegate hasn’t announced any new projects since receiving a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in 2021. (“It’s not like I came on the other side of it, like, ‘Woohoo, I’m totally fine,’” she told The Times in 2022, speaking of that diagnosis. “Acceptance? No. I’m never going to accept this. I’m pissed.”) Applegate is the rare actress to have translated teen stardom (she was Kelly Bundy, long of leg and scant of prefrontal cortex, on “Married With Children”) into a robust career as an adult that includes the sitcoms “Samantha Who” and “Up All Night,” as well as the “Anchorman” and “Bad Moms” film franchises.

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Springfield elections official says FBI called meeting just weeks after allegations of voter fraud

A Korean barbecue restaurant from Denver that made history by being the first of its kind to be featured on a popular Food Network series is setting up shop in Massachusetts next year. While Dae Gee Korean BBQ was founded in 2012, the restaurant gained national recognition when it was featured on Guy Fieri’s show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” in 2015. Fieri was impressed with Dae Gee’s all-you-can-eat buffet and dozens of scratch-made sides developed by chef and owner Joe Kim. Fast forward to 2023 and Kim is looking to capitalize on the ever-growing popularity of Korean culture by capitulating his restaurant into the bustling Boston food scene. “From the rising popularity of K-pop groups like BTS to the hit Netflix series ‘Squid Games,’ the world is falling in love with everything Korean. Even Korean cuisine is fast becoming an American staple,” Kim said. “Dae Gee is excited about our local expansion plans, and we look forward to bringing a different flavor, variety and overall dining experience to the Boston area.” Located at 83 Parkhurst Road in Chelmsford, the new 1,800-square-foot restaurant is set to begin construction in early January with a planned late-spring opening. It will be the first of as many as five restaurants the company hopes to open in the metro area via franchising over the next several years. “With a complexity of different flavors and cuisine largely comprised of proteins, vegetables, grains and assorted spices, Korean food is a great choice for the health-conscious and clean-eating consumer,” said Kim. “From generations of recipes passed down, Dae Gee leaves our customers well fed with culture, humor, and top-quality home recipe style Korean food.” Customers can order from a selection of meets like rib-eye beef and pork belly to brisket and short ribs. Dae Gee, which means “pig” in Korean, also offers fish and vegetarian options. The unlimited barbecue and entrees can be paired with a choice of eight sides including rice, fresh slaw, spicy sauce, kimchee, broccoli, radish and fish cakes. Dae Gee’s menu also features a selection of appetizers and the popular Korean rice dish bibimbap. Dae Gee also plans on adding 5-10 new restaurants nationwide over the next 12 months, with plans already underway in Indiana, New Jersey, South Dakota, Texas and even Mexico. More information about Dae Gee can be found on its website.

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Emmys live updates: The Bear snags big wins

The Bostonians of Boston College joined the holiday festivities with their recent showcase on Dec. 2. The BC award-winning a cappella group welcomed the crowd to its Fall Cafe at Gasson 100, where students and families alike enjoyed a wintery welcome. Dim blue and purple lights littered the room to emphasize a winter-wonderland feeling. Staying classy and simple, the Bostonians filed in from the entrance and lined up on the aisle facing the audience. They opened with a beautifully harmonized “Carol of the Bells” to establish the Christmas spirit. They continued with their “Dance Mashup 2023,” which featured popular songs from the year, including “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus, “Dance The Night” by Dua Lipa, and “Cruel Summer” by Taylor Swift. Following that mix, soloist Ryan Kim, CSOM ’25, performed “Ride” by HYBS to maintain the relaxing vibes. Then, soloist Nicole Carrara, MCAS ’26, performed “I Was Made For Loving You” by Tori Kelly and Ed Sheeran. Her angelic voice stunned the crowd. Emily Misiewicz, MCAS ’24, followed with “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac, where the group proved its ability to harmonize. “Open Arms” by SZA, featuring Travis Scott, showcased soloist Brooks Galbraith, MCAS ’25. The track flaunted a mix of strong vocals and rap lyrics. Soloist Alice O’Connell, MCAS ’24 then gave a passionate performance of “Hopelessly Devoted To You” by Olivia Newton-John from the movie, Grease. Next, the Boys Project, a subsection of The Bostonians featuring exclusively the group’s male members, took the stage, entertaining the crowd with “The Sweet Escape” by Gwen Stefani. The piano accompanied the song and received encouraging cheers from the crowd. The members regrouped to perform “True Colors” by Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick, adding an uplifting beat to the heartfelt song. After a quick 15-minute intermission, the a cappella group returned with Lady Gaga’s “Always Remember Us This Way,” performed by soloist Anna McCabe, MCAS ’24. The ending of the rendition earned a wave of applause. The Newbies Project, a subgroup formed by its newest members, continued. Throwing on some shades, the audience cheered as they performed “I Want It That Way” by the Backstreet Boys. Soloist Hayden Erikson, MCAS ’26, impressed the crowd with “Heaven” by Niall Horan. His small chuckle at the end of the solo was wholesome and showed how invested he was in the song. Then, Lulu Arundale, MCAS ’24, performed “Love Is A Game” by Adele. She was full of passion and emotion, bringing justice to the song’s wide vocal range. The last of the sub-group performances was the Girls Project. Lots of giggles and fun choreography filled the room as the girls pointed at the audience while performing the holiday classic “All I Want For Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey. To end the solo performances, Payton Allen, MCAS ’24, slowed the night down on a sentimental note with “Creep” by Radiohead, receiving positive reactions from the crowd. Closing off with the same Christmas spirit the show started with, the group sang “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” by Frank Sinatra, in the traditional choir style. The finale was the a cappella group’s theme song “Love The One You’re With,” which is the group’s take on the Stephen Stills song. The Bostonians and their alumni performed this song, giving a special shoutout to Ella Cromwell, MCAS ’27, as her former Bostonian father Brian Cromwell, BC ’96, joined her on stage. After the show came to a stop, the audience cheered nonstop, and a few of them excitedly rose up and approached the singers to compliment them. With hearts warmed, the holiday spirit carried throughout the remainder of the evening.

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Cool kicks for a powerful cause at the Embrace Boston Sneaker Gala

The Embrace Boston Sneaker Gala was held Sunday night in the city, celebrating those who embody the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Racial equity was top of mind as attendees came dressed to the nines from head to toe, wearing cool kicks for a powerful cause at the second annual MLK Embrace Honors at Big Night Live. “My sneakers have Dr. King on one side, really pensive and thinking, and then the other side has Tommie Smith and John Carlos from the 1968 Olympics when they threw their fists in the air," explained Michael Curry, the president and CEO of Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers. NOW: The Embrace Boston Sneaker Gala is officially kicking off at Big Night Live! 👟 People wearing their finest attire and coolest kicks… honoring 3 couples with the MLK and Coretta Scott King Awards @NBC10Boston @NECN pic.twitter.com/vzzpgkGSoT — Kirsten Glavin (@kirstenglavin) January 14, 2024 Get Boston local news, weather forecasts, lifestyle and entertainment stories to your inbox. Sign up for NBC Boston’s newsletters. "We wanted to have an article of clothing that unites all of us," said the president and CEO of Embrace Boston, Imari Paris Jeffries. NBC10 Boston's own Latoyia Edwards was one of the revered emcees at the event. Wondering who’s going to bring the energy and excitement to the Embrace Honors: Friends & Family Sneaker Affair? Introducing you to our emcees of the night, @NBC10Boston's @LatoyNBCBoston and @celtics In-Arena Host and professional dancer Melisa Valdez!#EMBRACEHONORS pic.twitter.com/bMRhNbGTfp — Embrace Boston (@EmbraceBOS) January 12, 2024 Three couples were honored for their work in the community with the MLK and Coretta Scott King awards at the event that raises money for Embrace Boston, whose mission is to dismantle structural racism through the intersection of arts, culture, community, research and policy. The vision is a radically inclusive and equitable Boston. “It’s truly humbling and never expected it," said Dr. Kia Martin, an educator and equity advocate. "Excited about being here tonight, it’s an incredible honor.” The Martins, two of the recipients, have spent their lives promoting inclusivity and building equitable communities. “We know what it’s like not to have meaningful healthcare, we know what it's like not to have schools properly stocked with the right books,” said Demond Martin, CEO of WellWithAll. It was a night of music, dancing and joy -- with a commitment to continue the cause. “There is not any other event that celebrates the life and legacy of Martin Luther King with love, joy, dancing and communities,” Paris Jeffries said. This is part of a series of five events put on by Embrace Boston. The next one will be held during Black History Month. Embrace Boston, the organization behind the monument honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, seeks to make Boston a more equitable city.

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The Supreme Court will rule on limits on a commonly used abortion medication

Sign up for Reckon’s latest newsletter dedicated to the fight for reproductive justice, a weekly repro rundown covering the good, the fair-to-middlin' and the ugly in repro news. Enter your email to subscribe to Reproductive Justice with Reckon. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to take up a dispute over a medication used in the most common method of abortion in the United States, its first abortion case since it overturned Roe v. Wade last year. The justices will hear appeals from the Biden administration and the maker of the drug mifepristone asking the high court to reverse an appellate ruling that would cut off access to the drug through the mail and impose other restrictions, even in states where abortion remains legal. The restrictions include shortening from the current 10 weeks to seven weeks the time during which mifepristone can be used in pregnancy. The nine justices rejected a separate appeal from abortion opponents who challenged the Food and Drug Administration’s initial approval of mifepristone as safe and effective in 2000. The case will be argued in the spring, with a decision likely by late June, in the middle of the 2024 presidential and congressional campaigns. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Key points The Supreme Court takes its first abortion case since it overturned Roe v. Wade last year. The Justices will rule on a dispute over a medication used in the most common method of abortion in the US. Biden administration and the maker of mifepristone are asking the high court to reverse a decision that would cut off access to the drug through the mail. The case will be argued in the spring, with a decision likely by late June, in the middle of the 2024 presidential and congressional campaigns. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Mifepristone, made by New York-based Danco Laboratories, is one of two drugs used in medication abortions, which account for more than half of all abortions in the United States. More than 5 million people have used it since 2000. The Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion in June 2022. That ruling has led to bans on abortion at all stages of pregnancy in 14 states, with some exceptions, and once cardiac activity can be detected, which is around six weeks, in two others. Abortion opponents filed their challenge to mifepristone the following November and initially won a sweeping ruling six months later revoking the drug’s approval entirely. The appeals court left intact the FDA’s initial approval of mifepristone. But it would reverse changes regulators made in 2016 and 2021 that eased some conditions for administering the drug. The justices blocked that ruling from taking effect while the case played out, though Justices Samuel Alito, the author of last year’s decision overturning Roe, and Clarence Thomas said they would have allowed some restrictions to take effect while the case proceeded. Women seeking to end their pregnancies in the first 10 weeks without more invasive surgical abortion can take mifepristone, along with misoprostol. The FDA has eased the terms of mifepristone’s use over the years, including allowing it to be sent through the mail in states that allow access. In its appeal, the Democratic administration said the appeals court ignored the FDA’s scientific judgment about mifepristone’s safety and effectiveness since its approval in 2000. Lawyers for the anti-abortion medical groups and individual physicians who have challenged the use of mifepristone had urged the Supreme Court to turn away the appeals. “The modest decision below merely restores the common-sense safeguards under which millions of women have taken chemical abortion drugs,” wrote lawyers for the Alliance Defending Freedom, which describes itself as a Christian law firm. The lead attorney on the Supreme Court filing is Erin Hawley, wife of Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri. U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, an appointee of President Donald Trump in Texas, initially revoked FDA approval of mifepristone. Responding to a quick appeal, two more Trump appointees on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the FDA’s original approval would stand for now. But Judges Andrew Oldham and Kurt Engelhardt said most of the rest of Kacsmaryk’s ruling could take effect while the case winds through federal courts. Besides reducing the time during which the drug can be taken and halting distribution through the mail, patients who are seeking medication abortions would have had to make three in-person visits with a doctor. Women also might have been required to take a higher dosage of the drug than the FDA says is necessary. Health care providers have said that if mifepristone is no longer available or is too hard to obtain, they would switch to using only misoprostol, which is somewhat less effective in ending pregnancies.

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Author readings around Boston through Dec. 16

(” Everything Possible ”) will read his new children’s book at 6:30 p.m. at the Medford Public Library at an event hosted by All She Wrote Books

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Three-story Dorchester fire on Thanksgiving weekend injures 1, displaces 29

A three-story fire broke out on Ellington Street in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood on Saturday, causing damage to multiple buildings and forcing nearly 30 people out of their homes, according to the Boston Fire Department. In an initial post to X, formerly known as Twitter, at around 4 p.m., flames can be seen leaping on back porches of all three floors at 21 Ellington St. The fire department reported the fire had jumped to 19 Ellington Street when a second alarm was called. Boston firefighters run to fight a fire on Ellington Street in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood on Saturday, Nov. 25. (Boston Fire Department)Boston Fire Department In all, six alarms were called with the fire officially being declared knocked down at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Shortly before 6 p.m., fire department officials announced that 29 residents were displaced from the buildings affected by the fire and one person was taken to the hospital. On Sunday morning, the fire department thanked their fire alarm dispatchers, whom they said worked behind the scenes to quickly provide resources to fight the fire.

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Renaissance: A Film by Beyonc Review: Peak Performance

This movie wants to convey a great deal about the woman who made it. Predominately, it’s that despite the metallic sheen Beyoncé’s cultivated she — to quote a glitchy Captcha screen that gets projected at every show — “is not a robot.” The film is an effective humanizing of a naturally withholding star. The last time Beyoncé took a stab at this kind of auto-documentary was 10 years ago with “Life Is but a Dream.” That movie was an introvert’s idea of extroversion. “Renaissance” is less cloistered. It widens the guardrails from alleyway to thoroughfare. It’s busy; and, in its business, casually revealing. The woman who’s made it has found a rich balance between the taciturn and TMI. We can see freckles. She includes flubs and flaws. We witness a parent in an assortment of resonant parenting moods. Beyoncé turns 42 in the film. It’s Diana Ross who graces a Los Angeles show for a round of “Happy Birthday.” And the older Beyoncé gets, the more her ambition expands, as a friend of mine puts it, toward the archival. (Her backup singers are styled to evoke En Vogue. The tour’s vibe is disco-shimmer. Some of the dancers are vogue specialists.) She’s bringing the past with her into the present, communing with both an audience and her ancestors, accepting stewardship as a rite of longevity. At her “Homecoming” show at Coachella, in 2019, she came out as a bandleader. The resulting show was an achievement of artistic self-rearrangement, of what happens when your hits meet your people’s musical history. “Renaissance” does something like that but internationally. It furnishes a lot to go “aww” over, too — a trip to her girlhood home; the sight of her children parroting their mother’s choreography backstage, in what looked like their PJs; a peek at a five-way Destiny’s Child reunion; the stretch devoted to maternity, or Uncle Johnny, a late family friend and gay man whose love of dance music led to “Renaissance,” and who now is immortalized in the ferocious read Beyoncé does at the end of that album’s “Heated.” What moved me, though, is her sense of awe that any tour gets pulled off at all; her wonder at the alignment of artistries and skills solely in the name of her art, wonder at the labor of so many woman technicians. Watching her aim for perfection in collaborative environments and be second-guessed (in two differently pointed moments by Blue Ivy Carter, her eldest child), brought to mind Barbra Streisand’s ruminating in her new memoir about her own pursuit of it, why as a performer it’s necessary and how vexing doubt can feel. These two also share a passion for the importance of lighting. And watching Beyoncé figure out how things should be lit turned a lightbulb on for me: She points out that all of that luminance is often being aimed at her, like into her eyes. It has to be right.

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10 things to do in Boston this Thanksgiving weekend

Events 10 things to do in Boston this Thanksgiving weekend BosTen is your weekly guide to the best events and coolest things to do in Boston. Dancers are pictured during the battle scene at a dress rehearsal of the Boston Ballet's Nutcracker held at the Boston Opera House. Jim Davis/Globe Staff Welcome to BosTen, your weekly guide to the coolest events and best things to do in Boston this weekend. Sign up for our weekly email newsletter here. Have an idea about what we should cover? Leave us a comment on this article or in the BosTen Facebook group, or email us at [email protected]. If cooking on Thanksgiving isn’t in your plans this year — or even if it is — you’re well-covered by Boston’s best restaurants. From 30 local spots open on Thanksgiving to tons of tempting takeout, we’ve put together a guide to all of the restaurants in Boston helping make Turkey Day a success for you and your loved ones. Highlights include sit-down dinner at restaurants like Contessa, Harvest, and Scampo, as well as Thanksgiving dinner takeout from the likes of Alcove, Bar Volpe, and Mistral. Check out our full Thanksgiving restaurant guide here. — Jacqueline Cain While you’re counting down the days until Christmas, you can enjoy an evening of festive cheer at The Kimpton Marlowe Hotel. Starting on Nov. 24, they’ll be hosting the Miracle at Marlowe. When you come to the hotel’s lounge, you’ll see the space decked out in decor, and bartenders will be serving creative cocktails in ugly sweaters. Sip on the Christmapolitan, featuring spiced cranberry sauce and absinthe mist, or the Snowball Old-Fashioned, made with gingerbread, aromatic bitters, orange essence, and more. Light bites will be offered, and Miracle will be open from the day after Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve. (Starting Friday, Nov. 24 at 5 p.m.; The Kimpton Marlowe Hotel, 25 Edwin H Land Blvd., Cambridge, 21+) — Shira Laucharoen One of the country’s most prestigious versions of the timeless holiday show, Mikko Nissinen’s “The Nutcracker” continues to delight audiences year after year with its stunning sets, impressive choreography, and glittering costumes. The show is set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score and follows the story of Clara, a young girl who receives a nutcracker from her Godfather at a Christmas party — which then comes to life and whisks her away on a magical journey for the night. Boston Ballet will put on 45 performances of the show, starting this Friday and running through Dec. 31. (Opening Friday, Nov. 24; Citizens Bank Opera House, 539 Washington St., Boston; $30 and up) — Natalie Gale Kicking off the holiday show season here in Boston, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical” comes to the Shubert Theatre for seven shows over three days this Friday through Sunday. The show follows the Christmas icon with the blinking red nose as he saves Christmas and goes on adventures with Yukon Cornelius, the Abominable Snowman, and Hermey the Elf. The family-friendly musical runs for 90 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission. (Friday, Nov. 24 through Sunday, Nov. 26 at various times; Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont St., Boston; $43 and up) — Natalie Gale This Saturday, Darlene Love once again returns to the Cabot in Beverly to perform her annual holiday show. Since the ‘60s, Love has thrilled audiences with her singing and acting, from her stint with girl group The Blossoms to her annual live performances of her hit “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” on “The Late Show With David Letterman” for 29 years before Letterman retired. She visits the Cabot for one night only. (Saturday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m.; The Cabot, 286 Cabot St., Beverly; $45.50 and up) — Natalie Gale The SoWa Winter Festival returns for its 8th year, bringing more than 100 local vendors to the historic Power Station for 15 days this holiday season beginning this Friday. After perusing dozens of the region’s best artisan vendors and grabbing a snack at a food stand, visitors can head upstairs for cocktails and live entertainment on the second floor. Visit SoWa’s website for a complete lineup and map of all vendors. (Thursdays and Fridays from 4-9 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Dec. 17; 550 Harrison Ave., Boston; $10) — Natalie Gale This Friday and Saturday, Downtown Boston will once again host a holiday version of its summer outdoor artisan market every Friday and Saturday through Dec. 23. The neighborhood will have lots more holiday cheer throughout the season, too, with a district-wide lobby decoration contest, live music from the Harvard University Band, and a visit from Santa. This Saturday in particular will be a special one for brass band lovers, as A Boston Tuba Christmas unites 100+ local brass musicians to play holiday favorites from noon to 1:30 p.m. For a full schedule and additional info, check out the Downtown Boston website. (Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Dec. 23; 1 Franklin St., Boston; free) — Natalie Gale As the nation’s first preservation and conservation nonprofit, The Trustees of Reservations’ landscapes and landmarks are a sight to behold any time of year. That’s especially true during the Trustees’ annual holiday season celebration, Winterlights. The dazzling light display at three Trustees properties begins this Friday and is open Wednesday through Sunday until Jan. 6., bringing thousands of twinkling lights to the grounds of Naumkeag in Stockbridge, the Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens in North Andover, and the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton. Beyond the lights themselves, Winterlights features family-friendly activities, holiday food and beverage options, and more seasonally appropriate entertainment. (Opening Wednesday through Sunday from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. starting Friday Nov. 24 through Saturday, Jan. 6 at various locations; $12 and up) — Kevin Slane All aboard the Polar Express this holiday season on the Cape Cod Central Railroad, which whisks visitors away for a 90-minute journey from Buzzards Bay to the “North Pole” starting this Friday and running through December 23. The train typically only runs Thursday through Sunday, but will operate every day except Monday during the week leading up to Christmas. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas, just like in the movie, as they head to the North Pole to meet Santa. Onboard, the waitstaff and chefs perform while the soundtrack from the movie plays, the conductor punches golden tickets for each child, and guests hear a reading of the children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. Staff will also treat guests to hot chocolate and snickerdoodles before the train arrives at the North Pole, where Santa and his elves board the train to give each child the first gift of Christmas. (Friday, Nov. 24 through Saturday, Dec. 23; Buzzards Bay Depot, 70 Main Street, Buzzards Bay; $54 and up) — Natalie Gale If you’re looking to follow up your Thanksgiving meal with a wintry dinner later this weekend, visit Thistle & Leek for their Sunday Supper. On the menu, you’ll find items like charred baby artichokes, salt baked black bass, saffron braised potatoes, creme caramel with poached cranberries, and more. The meal for two costs $90, but for an additional $30, you’ll also get a carafe of wine. (Sunday, Nov. 26 at 8:00 p.m.; Thistle & Leek, 105 Union St., Newton; $90) — Shira Laucharoen Need weekend plans? The best events in the city, delivered to your inbox Submit your email Enter your email address Sign up See More Events

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How to watch CBS Survivor 45 finale for free Wednesday, Dec. 18

FOXBOROUGH — In addition to a new quarterback, the Patriots will wear old jerseys as they hunt for a spark amid their season-long disappointing slog. New England will be clad in their red jerseys with the white Pat the Patriots helmets when they host the Los Angeles Chargers, on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Gillette Stadium. $200 INSTANT BONUS DRAFTKINGS MASS CLAIM OFFER BET $5, GET $200 BONUS BET FANDUEL MASS CLAIM OFFER BET $50, GET $250 BONUS CAESARS MASS CLAIM OFFER $1,000 FIRST-BET BONUS BETMGM MASS CLAIM OFFER MA only. 21+. Gambling Problem? If you or a loved one is experiencing problems with gambling, please call 1-800-327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org for 24/7 support. LiveChat with a GameSense Advisor at GameSenseMA.com or call 1-800-GAM-1234 MA Gambling Helpline. MA only. 21+. Gambling Problem? If you or a loved one is experiencing problems with gambling, please call 1-800-327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org for 24/7 support. LiveChat with a GameSense Advisor at GameSenseMA.com or call 1-800-GAM-1234 MA Gambling Helpline. The uniforms, which many fans prefer to the current ones came back for the first time last year. The NFL lets teams wear alternative uniforms twice in a season. The Patriots wore them in Week 2 against Miami as well. The game is expected to be Bailey Zappe’s third career start at quarterback replacing Mac Jones. Coincidentally it would be his second in the throwback uniforms as he led the Patriots to a win over the Lions wearing red in 2022.

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Carlos Lyra, Composer Who Brought Finesse to Bossa Nova, Dies at 90

A top Polish military official revealed that a Russian missile may have entered his country’s airspace before striking Ukraine, according to a report. "Everything indicates that a Russian missile intruded in Poland’s airspace," Gen. Wiesław Kukuła, Poland’s defense chief, said. "It was monitored by us on radars and left the airspace. We have confirmation of this on radars and from allies [in NATO]." Polish President Andrzej Duda called an emergency security meeting after the object appeared on radar, and 200 police officers have searched the area near the town of Hrubieszow where the radar detected the object in case it landed in Polish territory, the BBC reported. Poland’s defense forces said the object penetrated about 24 miles into its airspace and left it after less than three minutes. BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO SEND UKRAINE LAST BATCH OF AID AS US DEPLETES AVAILABLE FUNDS White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan addressed the incident with Jacek Siewiera, the Polish Secretary of State and head of the National Security Bureau. Sullivan made clear the U.S. would support Poland and offered technical assistance "as needed," according to a readout of the conversation. Sullivan also assured his counterpart that President Biden is following the issue closely, for which Siewiera expressed appreciation as he confirmed the two governments would remain in close contact on the issue. Rebekah Koffler, a strategic military intelligence analyst and the author of "Putin's Playbook," told Fox News Digital that the missile could be part of provocation from Russia, but that precision targeting is "not exactly the Russian military’s forte." "Unintended escalation has always been a risk in this conflict," Koffler said. "In this case, Poland is unlikely to respond. It’s not the first time it’s happened." Three missiles have entered Poland during the conflict: One missile, allegedly fired by Ukraine as part of a missile defense mechanism, landed in Poland in November 2022, killing two farmers; another missile allegedly fired from Belarus landed harmlessly in a forest in December 2022; and another unidentified object, which may have been an observation balloon, entered Polish airspace earlier this year. Duda’s aide Grazyna Ignaczak-Bandych relayed the president’s relief that "no one was hurt" following the latest incident. RUSSIAN POLITICIAN ADVOCATING FOR PEACE IN UKRAINE VOWS TO FORGE AHEAD WITH NEW POLITICAL PARTY The latest object may have been part of an immense missile barrage that Russia fired on Friday — one of the largest fired during the war with Ukraine, which included 122 missiles and 36 drones striking six different cities, including the capital, Kyiv. The strike killed 18 people, and Ukrainian forces were able to intercept 87 of the missiles and shoot down or disable 27 of the drones. "Some of [Russia’s] weapons lack accuracy and, culturally, they don’t care as much as, let’s say the U.S. military, if, in addition to the desired target, they destroy whatever is near it," Koffler noted. Polish military expert Cmdr. Makysmilian Dura told a local news outlet that attributing blame to Russia for the object detected in Polish airspace could prove "premature" because they had not found the missile; he likewise cautioned that the missile could still be in Poland since the radar did not detect the object leaving the country. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "As a result of such massive attacks, this can happen. The enemy is attacking our border territories, including in the west. This is another signal for our partners to strengthen the Ukrainian air defense," Yurii Ihnat, spokesperson for Ukraine’s Air Force, said on national television about the incident. Fox News Digital’s Lawrence Richard and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Hundreds of rounds of ammunition explode during fiery New Hampshire car crash

SPRINGFIELD — Nearly a month after allegations of voter fraud erupted in the city’s mayoral race, the top elections official said the FBI has requested a meeting. Gladys Oyola-Lopez, the elections commissioner, said an FBI agent recently called to request a sit-down but was not specific about what the federal agency wants to discuss.

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A Reinvented True Detective Plays It Cool

BRAINTREE, MASS. (WHDH) - The Massachusetts State Police on Friday shared video of the moment a state police helicopter helped find two suspects accused of fleeing from police in Braintree. State police said the incident started on Thursday afternoon when the suspects failed to stop their vehicle for Quincy police officers. Police said the suspects later crashed near the Route 3/I-93 split in Braintree and fled on foot into a nearby wooded area. State police joined the search with their helicopter around 4:30 p.m. and found the pair lying on a granite outcrop shortly before 6 p.m., according to a statement shared alongside video of the response. State police said the suspects were taken into custody by Quincy police. Police did not provide any additional information on Friday but said the two people who were arrested were suspects in a narcotics case. (Copyright (c) 2023 Sunbeam Television. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

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Watch the new episode of Southern Charm, stream for free

The newest episode of “Southern Charm” will premiere on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. ET. on Bravo. Viewers without cable looking to stream the new episode can watch it online using DirecTV Stream, Sling, and fuboTV. DirecTV and fuboTV both offer free trials. “Southern Charm” reveals a world of exclusivity, money and scandal dating back through generations of families in Charleston, S.C. The docuseries follows several Charleston singles as they pursue their personal and professional lives while trying to preserve their family names, because just one social faux pas can taint a family’s name for generations,” fuboTV wrote. “Members of the notoriously closed society unlock the gates of their centuries-old homes for a real-life look at how modern-day Southern aristocracy lives. Viewers get a peek at a social scene which is bound by tradition and ostentation unlike any other culture in America, through a group of the city’s most charismatic gentlemen and their Southern-belle equals.” In the new episode of season 9, “the crew spends a day partying on a yacht; despite their fun in the sun, Austen and Shep finally come to blows.” How can I watch the newest episode of ‘Southern Charm’? Viewers looking to stream can do so by using FuboTV, Sling or DirecTV Stream. Both FuboTV and DirecTV offer free trials when you sign up and Sling offers 50% off your first month. What is FuboTV? FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, such as sports, news, entertainment and local channels. What is DirecTV? The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels. DirecTV also offers a free trial for any package you sign up.

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Chris Evans marries Alba Baptista in Cape Cod wedding

"Captain America" actor and Sudbury native Chris Evans married longtime girlfriend Alba Baptista in a private wedding on Cape Cod over the weekend, Entertainment Tonight reports. The ceremony took place at the couple's home, according to the New York Post, and some of the celebrity names on the guest list included Evans' "Avengers" co-stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth and Jeremy Renner. Newton native John Krasinki and Emily Blunt were spotted on Newbury Street dining with other wedding guests, People magazine reported. The 42-year-old "Sexiest Man Alive" and 26-year-old "Warrior Nun" actress were confirmed to have been dating for over a year last November. When Evans was named "Sexiest Man Alive," he told People that he was working on a better work-life balance. He told the magazine he was thinking about marriage and having a family, saving "That's absolutely something I want." Baptista is a native of Portugal who also speaks Spanish, French and German.

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Giveaway: Enter to win a pair of tickets to the opening night of Mr. Swindles Traveling Peculiarium

Events Giveaway: Enter to win a pair of tickets to the opening night of Mr. Swindle’s Traveling Peculiarium The performance features outrageous comedy, acrobats, aerialist, and bizarre humor. Photo courtesy Mr. Swindle's Traveling Peculiarium Boston, are you ready to experience an “Absolutely Outrageous Extravaganza”? Welcome to the Peculiarium! This incredible 90-minute performance for adults features outrageous comedy, acrobats, aerialist, and bizarre humor presented by a cast of world-class performing artists. Expect to leave with sore cheeks (the ones on your face) from smiling and laughing so hard. We are giving away four pairs of tickets to opening night Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Enter to win now! Thursday, Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. The Big Top near Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave., Boston Prize Details 🎟️

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15 must-see concerts at Bostons smaller music venues during winter 2023-24

Events 15 must-see concerts at Boston’s smaller music venues during winter 2023-’24 Boston's small- to mid-size venues will be hosting shows to suit all tastes in December, January, and February. Jamila Woods, Open Mike Eagle, Tinashe, Marshmello, and Josh Ritter are all coming to Boston's smaller stages this winter. Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Slow Factory; Courtesy Photo; Monica Schipper/Getty Images for ABA; Courtesy Photo / Nick Farr; Courtesy Photo As Steve Martin once said, “Let’s get small!” Here are 15 concerts worth seeing at Greater Boston’s smaller venues, organized by genre. (Sites include Brighton Music Hall, Paradise Rock Club, Royale, Big Night Live, The Sinclair in Cambridge, Crystal Palace in Somerville, The Cabot in Beverly, and Chevalier Theatre in Medford; check out our guide to larger venues here.) Please note, some of these shows may only have verified resale tickets available. Best soul, R&B, and blues shows Matthew Stubbs, Tim Carman, and Pat Faherty of GA-20. – Courtesy Photo / Fancey Pansen GA-20 is one of Boston’s most successful and high-profile blues units. Three of their releases have topped the Billboard Blues Albums chart, and two — including this year’s “Live in Loveland” — have fallen just one spot short of that mark. Advertisement: They are also three-time Boston Music Awards Blues Artist of the Year honorees, and are nominated in the same category (for this sixth time overall) and for the Live Artist of the Year trophy this year. Austin-based blues, funk, and soul guitarist Black Joe Lewis has released six albums and two EPs since 2007; 2009’s “Tell ‘Em What Your Name Is!” was produced by Jim Eno of Spoon, for whom Lewis opened — along with fellow indie rockers Okkervil River — in 2007. His latest effort is “The Difference Between Me & You” (2018). Saturday, Dec. 2, 8 p.m., Brighton Music Hall, 158 Brighton Ave., Boston, $25 Jamila Woods was born and is currently based in Chicago. However, she is an erstwhile New Englander by virtue of having graduated from Brown University. As a writer, she is a published poet, anthology editor, and an associate artistic director of Young Chicago Authors. As a musician, she has released three albums since 2016. The first two, “Heavn” and “Legacy! Legacy!,” were ranked among the top albums of their respective years by multiple outlets, with both appearing on the year-end lists by Pitchfork, Exclaim!, and NPR. If the reviews that accompanied the Oct. 13 release of “Water Made Us ” are any indication, then it is sure to be similarly recognized. With Kara Jackson, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 8 p.m., The Sinclair, 52 Church St., Cambridge, $45 Best rap and hip-hop shows This Brooklyn-born and bred trio is currently on tour in celebration of the 10th anniversary of “BetterOffDead,” a mixtape that was released before their debut EP (“Clockwork Indigo,” recorded with Flatbush hip-hop duo The Underachievers) and their two LPs, “3001: A Laced Odyssey” (2016) and “Vacation in Hell” (2018), the latter two of which peaked at No. 10 and 11, respectively, on the Billboard 200 albums chart. The most recent entry in the group’s discography is 2020’s “now, more than ever,” which came out ten days after the murder of George Floyd alongside a statement from the band that read, in part, “This music was made for you. It was released with you in mind. Use it to start an evolution.” With A$AP Twelvyy, Sunday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m., Big Night Live, 110 Causeway St., Boston, $77.51(verified resale ticket) Over his dozen-plus years of recording, Open Mike Eagle has released numerous collections of songs with revealing and descriptive titles such as “Unapologetic Art Rap,” “Rappers Will Die of Natural Causes,” the highly praised “Brick Body Kids Still Daydream,” “What Happens When I Try to Relax,” “Anime, Trauma and Divorce,” and this year’s “Another Triumph of Ghetto Engineering.” In the press release that accompanied “Another Triumph’s…” forthcoming release, Eagle stated, “These songs are all fancy ways of saying ‘f— you’ to people that ignore us and ‘thank you’ to people that care if we live or die!” With Pink Navel, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 8 p.m., The Sinclair, 52 Church St., Cambridge, $20 Best alternative, indie, and rock shows Anyone who has followed the Boston independent music scene at any point in the past 20 years has to at least recognize the name Will Dailey. After all, it’s difficult to fly under the radar of local fans when you’re a seven-time BMA winner in four different categories. If you more of a television person, then you may have heard at least one of his several songs that have appeared on — among other programs — “90210,” “CSI” and its offshoots, “NCIS” and its offshoots, “Numb3rs,” “BOSE,” and “Ghost Whisperer.” If you like what you’ve heard or would like to hear what so many others have, check out him and his band in Davis Square on Dec. 9. With Hayley Reardon, Saturday, Dec. 9, 8 p.m., Crystal Ballroom, 55 Davis Square, Somerville, $20 Named after an obscure 1963 movie that was filmed in Vermont, Hallelujah the Hills has established itself as one of the most admired Boston-based rock bands of the 2000s. Fronted by singer, songwriter, guitarist, journalist and author Ryan H. Walsh (click here for an interview about his book “Astral Weeks”), the sextet won more or less universal — and international — acclaim for its ambitious 2019 epic, “I’m You.” Last September, Walsh announced on the HTH website that the band would begin work on “DECK,” which would comprise “52 songs, one for each card. 4 thirteen-song albums, one for each suit.” With Eldridge Rodriguez and Aaron & the Lord, Friday, Dec. 15, 8:30 p.m., The Sinclair, 52 Church St., Cambridge, $20 Although my introduction was belated, I became an instant fan of Torres upon hearing “Thirstier” two years ago. It was the Orlando native’s fifth album, and my hurried attempt to play catch-up revealed that any of the previous ones would have had me just as effortlessly hooked. The follow-up to “Thirstier,” “What an enormous room,” is set for release on Jan. 26. As the first singles — “Collect” and “I got the fear” — indicate, it is (to use a critic’s cliché) less immediate than its predecessor. However, they are also unmistakable signs of artistic growth by an artist who is not only unafraid but eager to experiment. With Addie, Saturday, Jan. 27, 8 p.m., The Sinclair, 52 Church St., Cambridge, $20 Best dance and electronic shows DJ/producer Marshmello has topped Billboard’s Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart three times in the past five years. He also has (by my count), 20 gold, platinum, and multi-platinum singles worldwide — the most successful of which is “Happier,” featuring the British band Bastille — making him one of the most popular practitioners of his chosen genre. His newest record, “Sugar Papi,” debuted at No. 1 on Nov. 18, 2023. It was his first venture into Latin music, with Latin artists serving as most of its guests and most of the song titles being in Spanish. Thursday, Dec. 28, 9:30 p.m., Big Night Live, 110 Causeway St., Boston, $97.50 Snakehips is a duo from Sheffield, England. Their biggest hit is the 2015 worldwide smash “All My Friends,” featuring Tinashe (see below) and Chance the Rapper. Other hits include collaborations with MØ (“Don’t Leave”), Anderson .Paak (“Money on Me”), and Anne-Marie & Joey Badass (“Either Way”). In 2023, the duo issued a remix of Taylor Swift’s “Lavender Haze” and their debut full-length, “Never Worry,” which featured a slew of guests that included Medford-born hip-hop artist and six-time Boston Music Award winner BIA. Saturday, Jan. 28, 10:30 p.m., Big Night Live, 110 Causeway St., Boston, $28.40 Best folk, country, and Americana shows Taylor Goldsmith, Lee Pardini, Griffin Goldsmith, and Wylie Gelber of Dawes. – Courtesy Photo / Matt Jacoby This Los Angeles quartet has spent 2023 touring in support of 2022’s “Misadventures of Doomscroller,” which was released in a deluxe edition in February that featured a live performance, and in recognition of the 10th anniversary of “Stories Don’t End,” which was also given deluxe treatment this year. The former was, like several other Dawes records, produced by Jonathan Wilson, whose credits include Margo Price, Father John Misty, and Billy Strings. Together and individually, Dawes and Wilson have been praised for their approximation of the Laurel Canyon sound, the classic practitioners of which include Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and Neil Young. With Annika Bennett, Thursday, Dec. 28, 8 p.m., The Cabot, 286 Cabot St., Beverly, $68.50-$112.25 Josh Ritter will spend the two weeks of February touring in celebration of the two full decades that have passed since the release of his third LP, “Hello Starling.” Like Dawes, however, he will (presumably) have one foot planted firmly in the present, as he has another album, “Spectral Lines,” that will still be less than one year old when he plays the last of these shows at the Paradise. And just to keep things interesting, Ritter recently recorded his own version of Cyndi Lauper’s “The Goonies ‘R’ Good Enough.” Given that I am a fellow ’80s kid who is only six months older than he is, I can definitely appreciate that. Friday, Feb. 16 and Saturday, Feb. 17, 8 p.m., Paradise Rock Club, 967 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, $54 It has been 62 years since the release of her debut, and folk stalwart Judy Collins is doing some of the strongest work of her seven-decade-spanning career. Last year’s “Spellbound,” her 29th studio LP, was the first on which she composed all of the songs herself. Her efforts were rewarded with a Grammy nomination — her seventh — for Best Folk Album. And not many performers who are eight decades into life — or much younger for that matter — can say, as Collins did in a recent interview, “Before the pandemic, I was doing 125 shows a year. I think it’s down to a hundred this year, but it’ll probably go back up.” Friday, Feb. 23, 8 p.m., The Cabot, 286 Cabot St., Beverly, $46.50-$101.00 Best pop show “I consider myself a pop artist who makes R&B-tinged pop music,” then-24-year-old Tinashe said in a 2017 interview with The Guardian. At that point, the Kentucky-born singer had two albums, a worldwide debut hit single (“2 On,” featuring ScHoolboy Q), and a shared lead vocal on another global smash (“All My Friends,” by Marshmello and including Chance the Rapper) to her credit. She had also headlined two tours and opened for Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, and Beyoncé. Since then, Tinashe has headlined three tours and recorded four more records, including “BB/ANG3L,” which dropped on Sept. 8, 2023. (It is probably worth noting that Tinashe said in a 2020 Rolling Stone interview, “I’m going to go as far as to say we need to abolish genres in general.”) Monday, Feb. 12, 8 p.m., Royale, 279 Tremont St., Boston, $32.50 in advance/$35 day of show Best singer-songwriter shows Born near LA and raised near Montreal, Patrick Watson — which is technically the name of the lead singer/songwriter and the band — has achieved an admirable level of popularity in his/its homeland and earned a fair amount of praise south of its border. Writing for the Boston Globe in 2015, Jeremy D. Goodwin made favorable comparisons to Andrew Bird, Rufus Wainwright, and Broken Social Scene. I, meanwhile, upon hearing 2022’s “Better In the Shade,” immediately thought of Nick Drake upon hearing Mr. Watson’s vocals. (And I was, of course, not the first to do so.) With La Force. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 8 p.m., The Sinclair, 52 Church St., Cambridge, $30 The artist born Charlyn Marie (“Chan”) Marshall has recorded her own versions of songs by dozens of others. Thirty-eight of them can be found on “The Covers Record,” “Jukebox,” “Dark End of the Street,” and “Covers.” Interestingly, but probably not surprisingly, the only artist whose songs she recorded two of on any of the aforementioned records is Bob Dylan. For her latest release, Marshall has gone whole hog on Dylan by recreating in its entirety his 1966 “Royal Albert Hall” concert. Unlike the mislabeled Dylan bootleg whose name stuck (hence the quotation marks — it was actually recorded at the Manchester Free Trade Hall), “Cat Power Sings Dylan” was, in fact, recorded at the Royal Albert Hall. And now she’ll perform the whole thing in Medford. Saturday, Feb. 17, 8 p.m., Chevalier Theatre, 30 Forest St., Medford, $55-$95 Also, don’t miss: What concerts are you looking forward to during winter 2023-2024? What did we miss? List the concerts you're looking forward to this winter. (Required) Let us know and we'll update the list above, and/or include your suggestions in a new article. Please include date and venue. Name Your name may be published. Neighborhood/Town Your neighborhood/town may be published. What are your preferred pronouns? He/Him She/Her They/Them Other Please select your preferred pronoun so we may correctly refer to your response in an article. Email or phone Please enter an email address and/or phone number that we can easily contact you with. We may reach out for more information. It will NOT be published.

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HBOs The White Lotus announces new cast members for season 3

Dawn on Tiger Hill Seeing the sun’s first rays breaking over the snow-capped peaks of the mighty Kanchenjunga Mountain and Mount Everest has become a ritual among tourists. Because of the location of the sun, the best time to see this incredible sight is from mid-October to December or March to April, and you’ll want to leave early: Tiger Hill was about an hour and a half’s drive from our hotel and we made sure to arrive by 4 a.m. You’d be surprised by how many people were there at that hour. I’ve seen some incredible sunrises over the years, but this was something else: It was an experience that stole my heart. As the very first rays of golden sunshine rose across the snowy mountain tops we were mesmerized. We sipped the sweetest coffee I’ve ever tasted, sold in flasks by vendors capitalizing on the crowds — the perfect way to warm up on a cold, windy morning. The entire experience at Tiger Hill lasts for about 30 to 45 minutes. It begins before dawn, as visitors gather to secure the best place to view the sun. When I reached the viewing point, everything was enveloped in darkness. Suddenly the sky transitioned to deep indigo, creating an aura of anticipation. Then the eastern horizon started to illuminate with a soft, pale orange or pinkish hue. The sky took on a delicate, pastel color, with the sun peeking out. As the sun began to rise above the horizon, it was a moment of sheer awe and wonder as its rays illuminated the landscape. For me the entire spectrum of colors during the Tiger Hill sunrise created a magical and surreal experience, with the play of light and shadow against the Himalayan peaks. The one big disappointment — both on Tiger Hill and elsewhere in Darjeeling — was the mess. Tourists leave their litter everywhere, putting these landscapes at risk: something we need to be more mindful of to preserve these sites for the generations to come.

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From Detroit to The Color Purple premiere: How a call from Oprah made dreams come true for this child Instagram star

Sign up to get positive Black news stories, words of affirmation and weekly curated playlists delivered to your inbox twice a week: Enter your email to subscribe to Black Joy. Kenya White (left), her oldest daughter A'Blesyn Davis (middle) and youngest daughter Rosie McKee (bottom right) were invited by Oprah Winfrey to attend the World Premiere of Warner Bros.' "The Color Purple" at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on December 06, 2023 in Los Angeles.Getty Oprah Winfrey isn’t the first celebrity to praise Rosie McKee for her acting skills, but the producer and media titan is now one of the Instagram star’s loudest cheerleaders. At just eight-years-old, McKee and her family walked the red – or actually purple – carpet during the premier of “The Color Purple” in Los Angeles on Dec. 6. Winfrey invited the Detroit natives after being stunned by McKee’s performance in a skit that reenacted an emotional scene from the 1985 version of the film Winfrey starred in as Sofia. RELATED: Oprah invites Detroit family to premier of ‘The Color Purple’ thanks to viral video This opportunity wasn’t the result of sudden stardom. The joy of acting – or as McKee calls it “pretending” – family support and a love of Black excellence is what forged McKee’s path to Hollywood. Her journey has given McKee some insight into what it takes to bring visions to reality. “Just be patient because it’s gonna happen,” McKee says as her advice to other kids who have big dreams. “Or rather keep the faith because it is happening.” McKee’s love of acting started blooming at three years old, when her mother, Kenya White, read aloud a pamphlet about Rosa Parks as part of a homework assignment from her Head Start class. White didn’t think McKee was listening. She was just a child after all. But when White asked McKee what she learned, McKee repeated back what her mom read word-per-word. This taught White to throw away her assumptions about her child’s abilities, and start nurturing her daughter’s gift by giving her permission to play. She saw potential in McKee, and started running around the house for items to dress her daughter up like Rosa Parks. She recorded McKee reciting the words again and posted the video for family and friends. That first post White made of McKee went viral. McKee’s success quickly became a family affair. McKee may be the star, but big sister A’Blesyn Davis is the magic behind the camera who films, directs and edits the videos. Mama White gathers the wardrobe and chooses the scenes. Collectively, the trio calls themselves The Big Three as a nod to their hometown’s automotive legacy. Since then, McKee and her family have posted more than 100 videos on her Instagram Go Rosie Grow and many of them have received star-studded attention for her impersonations of famous Black actresses, politicians, singers and other icons in honor of Black History Month. McKee makes sure to have fun with it. Her sparkly dress and long wavy tresses swayed as she reenacted Diana Ross. She brought the sass when she educated viewers about the accolades of Stacey Abrams and Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts.She exuded soulful, spiritual vibes while impersonating Erykah Badu, or as McKee called her Erykah BaDOULA in a nod to the singer’s dedication to help Black women safely bring life into the world. No matter who she is portraying, the videos are a fun way to commemorate an important time of year for McKee. “The Black History Month magic is that you can do anything you put your mind to,” McKee said. Rosie McKee attends the World Premiere of Warner Bros.' "The Color Purple" at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on December 06, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Getty Images As for White, the opportunity to play with her child gives her a chance to portray Blackness from a positive lens. “When I was growing up at Rosie’s age, Black history was kind of intimidating because it was always about the slaves getting beaten,” White said. “So my version of teaching her Black history is about success to let her know that whatever she wants to be she can be because Black is it.” Celebrities quickly started to notice McKee’s knack for acting. Roberts shared McKee’s skit on her Instagram story with a message saying, “Have you seen my mini-me?” Badu invited McKee and her family to a concert on her dime. One of McKee’s favorite celebrities, Whoopi Goldberg, not only gave her a personal video shoutout, but she also gifted McKee a case of books. Actress and author Viola Davis is a follower of her account. Rosie even got praise from the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner. “Wow! Look at this talented girl,” Turner said in an Instagram post two years before her passing. “You are fantastic. Go for your dreams. Big hugs, Tina.” McKee’s love for singer and actress Halle Bailey is what inspired the skit that made Winfrey proud. This past summer, White took McKee to see the live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid” to see Bailey frolic in the sea as Ariel in the Disney film. McKee’s face lit up when she recognized Bailey in “The Color Purple” trailer. That’s when White knew they had to try out the Thanksgiving dinner scene from “The Color Purple” for their followers to enjoy. McKee’s skit has since received almost 4 million views on Instagram. The comments were overflowing with compliments, calling McKee’s work Oscar-worthy and their favorite rendition of the scene. One commenter tagged filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry telling him they found his next star. Then Winfrey entered the comments giving McKee a “Standing O” for her performance and insisted she be her guest for the premier. White was in disbelief until she saw the blue checkmark verifying Winfrey’s account. A call from Oprah Daily requesting a video call interview solidified the reality that Winfrey was interested in learning more about McKee. Oprah Daily told White that they were going to be interviewed along with multiple super fans of “The Color Purple.” So McKee and her mother arrived on the call dressed in all purple. White noticed only Oprah Daily’s associate producer Annastacia Gladston was on the screen. While the producer inquired about McKee’s love for the movie, White asked herself why she couldn’t see the rest of the fans chosen for this opportunity. The producer then asked if they had heard from Winfrey since she commented on the video. White said no, but they weren’t worried. They knew Winfrey would be true to her word. Winfrey considered that her cue to join the call and sang, “Oprah’s true to her word.” McKee and White’s jaws dropped when Winfrey’s face appeared on the screen. It was there that Winfrey extended a formal invitation for McKee and her family to join her for the premier – all expenses paid by Winfrey, of course. McKee deserved it. “I saw you, Miss Rosie, and all of your wonderful portrayals,” Oprah said. “The whole dinner table scene, which is the hardest scene in the movie to do.... When I did it years ago, it took us three days to do that scene—and you nailed it!” A few weeks, a shopping spree and a flight later, McKee, White and Davis were at the premier receiving so much love. Author and Black feminist Alice Walker, who won the Pulitzer Prize for writing “The Color Purple” book in 1982, hugged and stamped McKee’s head with forehead kisses as if she were her grandchild. Blitz Bazawule, director of the 2023 version of the film, high-fived McKee and repeated the comments he left on her video. “You are brilliant. You’re a genius,” Bazawule said. “And I meant what I said. I do want to work with you someday.” Oprah Winfrey and Rosie McKee at the premiere of "The Color Purple" held at The Academy Museum on December 6, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images)Variety via Getty Images McKee squealed when Halle Bailey complimented her sparkly purple jacket and layered tulle skirt, which was assembled by Detroit fashion designer Alexandra B. “Oh my God, I actually started crying when she came up to me,” McKee said. “It was the best moment ever. I got to meet my favorite favorite celebrity.” McKee’s older sister Davis stumbled over her words when actress and singer Amber Riley spoke to her as if she was a friend. Being among the energy of such powerful celebrities encouraged Davis to keep pushing for her dreams to be a filmmaker. “It felt really comfortable,” Davis said while holding back tears. “I still felt starstruck, but at the same time seeing everybody there and how it feels to be there made me want to be there but not as a guest but because I invited you here because it is my movie.” White was expecting a more uppity vibe from Hollywood. But “The Color Purple” cast gave McKee the family treatment by filling her spirit with affirmations: “You’re so precious,” singer and actress Fantasia Barrino said. “You’re special.” “You’re so talented,” actress Danielle Brooks said. “You’re such a princess,” actress Phylicia Pearl Mpasi said. “I’m so happy you’re here.” The whole occasion still feels like a fever dream to White and her family. But they are trying to stay focused and keep up with the tidal wave of popularity Winfrey created for them. McKee’s Instagram following skyrocketed from 30,000 in September to more than 97,800 as of Thursday. White said the family is hoping that someone will invest in their work by providing better studio-quality equipment. White is overwhelmed with pride thinking about how far they’ve come as a family. “This taught me you never know who is watching,” White said. “Prior to this, we were making videos for family fun because we noticed Rosie’s talent early on…We weren’t doing this for Rosie to get roles or to get picked up on movie screens or even make movies. This was something we enjoyed doing and to help her to be more confident about what we saw in her early in life.” The comment White sees the most on McKee’s Instagram videos come from people who believe their lives would be different if they’d had a mother like White who spoke life into their dreams instead of fear. White said it’s a common issue she sees with parents – and it is a problem that should end. “Instead of telling your kids to sit down when they’re dancing too much or hush up when they’re singing too loud or ‘don’t do that’ when they’re drawing, nourish that because you never know what’s growing inside of them,” White said. Be sure to keep an eye on the Go Rosie Grow Instagram account for this year’s Black History month videos from the family.

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How to watch MTVs Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta new episode for free (Jan. 16)

The newest season of MTV’s “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” continues with a new episode this Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on the network. Those without cable can watch the new episode for free through Philo, DirecTV Stream or FuboTV, each of which offer a free trial to new users. “The cast includes Mimi Faust, the ex-girlfriend of Grammy-winning producer Stevie J; Trinidadian R&B singer Karlie Redd; ‘raptress’ Jessica Dime; and Atlanta rapper/entrepreneur Rasheeda,” FuboTV said in a description of the series. In the new episode, “after a tough year, things are taking a turn for the better for the Atlanta crew; Spice and Renni begin their journey to heal; Scrappy is single and ready to mingle; Karlie levels up to making hits; Sierra struggles with the end of her marriage.” How can I watch MTV’s “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” for free without cable? Those without cable can watch the new episode for free through either Philo, DirecTV Stream or FuboTV, each of which offer a free trial to new users. What is Philo? Philo is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers 60+ entertainment and lifestyle channels, like AMC, BET, MTV, Comedy Central and more, for the budget-friendly price of $25/month. What is DirecTV Stream? The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels. What is FuboTV? FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, like sports, news, entertainment and local channels. It offers DVR storage space, and is designed for people who want to cut the cord, but don’t want to miss out on their favorite live TV and sports.

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How to watch Chicago Med, Chicago PD and Chicago Fire for free Jan. 17

NBC’s Chicago Wednesday returns on January 17 with three new season premieres of “Chicago Med,” “Chicago P.D.” and “Chicago Fire” starting at 8 p.m. EST. Each Dick Wolf “One Chicago” franchise series will premiere new seasons tonight. Chicago Med will start at 8 p.m. EST, Chicago Fire will start at 9 p.m. EST and Chicago P.D. will start at 10 p.m. EST. Viewers looking to stream any of the new seasons can do so by using FuboTV and DirecTV Stream. Both streaming services offer free trials for new users. “Chicago Med,” “Chicago Fire,” and “Chicago P.D.” follow different Windy City first-responder departments, joining the teams of doctors, firefighters, and police officers as they handle high-stakes situations as personal problems plague their units. Here is a look at the new seasons from One Chicago’s YouTube Channel: “Chicago Med” cast: Nick Gehlfuss Yaya DaCosta Torrey DeVitto Brian Tee Marlyne Barrett S. Epatha Merkerson Oliver Platt Colin Dennell “Chicago Fire” cast: Jesse Spencer Taylor Kinney Christian Stolte Eamonn Walker Joe Minoso Randy Flagler David Eigenberg “Chicago PD” cast: Jason Beghe Jon Seda Sophia Bush Jesse Lee Soffer Patrick John Flueger Marina Squerciati LaRoyce Hawkins Archie Kao Elias Koteas Amy Morton Brian Geraghty Tracy Spiridokas How can I watch NBC’s Chicago Wednesday without cable? Each Dick Wolf “One Chicago” franchise series will premiere new seasons tonight. Chicago Med will start at 8 p.m. EST, Chicago Fire will start at 9 p.m. EST and Chicago P.D. will start at 10 p.m. EST. Viewers looking to stream any of the new seasons can do so by using FuboTV and DirecTV Stream. Both streaming services offer free trials for new users. What is FuboTV? FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, such as sports, news, entertainment and local channels. What is DirecTV Stream? The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels. DirecTV also offers a free trial for any package you sign up.

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How to watch On Patrol: Live new episodes for free Jan. 12-13 on Reelz

The Reelz series “On Patrol: Live” continues with new episodes on Friday, Jan. 12 and Saturday, Jan. 13 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT both evenings, going for three hours apiece. Those without cable can catch the latest installments of “On Patrol: Live” for free through either Philo or DirecTV Stream, each of which offer a free trial to new users. According to the show’s IMDb description it “follows the everyday lives of police officers on patrol from diverse departments across America,” and is hosted by Dan Abrams, Sean “Sticks” Larkin and Curtis Wilson. The series premiered in July 2022, according to a trailer for the series, in which Larkin explains the series take “an unfiltered look at what police officers do,” with Wilson adding “anything can happen, when it’s live.” Reelz added that police departments featured on the show represent every region of the country from the North to the South and from the East Coast to the West Coast and everywhere in between including rural, urban and suburban areas. How can I watch “On Patrol: Live″ on Reelz without cable? You can watch the series through Reelz on Philo or on DirecTV Stream, each of which offer a free trial for new users. What is Philo? Philo is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers 60+ entertainment and lifestyle channels, like AMC, BET, MTV, Comedy Central and more, for the budget-friendly price of $25/month. What is DirecTV Stream? The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels.

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Captain America Star Chris Evans Marries Girlfriend Alba Baptista In An Intimate Ceremony

Boston: Marvel superhero and Captain America actor, Chris Evans, has reportedly tied the knot with his girlfriend, Alba Baptista, in a private wedding ceremony. The 42-year-old actor and his 26-year-old Portuguese actress partner kept their special day under wraps, with the wedding allegedly followed by a close-knit celebration which included Evans’ Marvel co-stars, Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Hemsworth. A source confirmed the nuptials to Page Six and revealed that the wedding was organized at the duo’s Boston home with only the closest family members and friends in attendance. To preserve the privacy of the event, guests were reportedly asked to sign non-disclosure agreements and to surrender their phones, though official confirmation from the happy couple has yet to appear. Chris Evans’ wedding leaked pics

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How The Nutcracker Has Been Reimagined, for Better and Worse

A fiery car crash in New Hampshire resulted in the explosion of hundreds of rounds of ammunition Saturday afternoon, according to New Hampshire State Police. A little before 3 p.m., police received a report that a vehicle that had crashed after driving “erratically” on I-93 north in Bow, state police said in a press release. The vehicle hit the center median before “ricocheting” back across all lanes of traffic and hitting another vehicle. The vehicle then continued into the woods where it struck several trees and caught fire, police said. The three people in the vehicle were able to escape, and one was taken to a hospital with significant but non-life-threatening injuries. No one in the vehicle that was hit was injured. Officers shutdown all northbound lanes due to the fire, but as it got bigger, several hundred rounds of ammunition that were in the vehicle began to explode, police said. This forced officers to shutdown all southbound lanes until fire crews arrived at the scene and got the fire under control. The names of the people in the vehicle are being withheld while police investigate the incident, police said. One of those people was arrested on several warrants, and they may face additional charges. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Trooper Joshua Farmer at Joshua.A.Farmer@dos.nh.gov or by calling (603) 227-0038.

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Doja the cat has enough pet material for any Mass. home looking to adopt

The New York Times Audio app is home to journalism and storytelling and provides news, depth and serendipity. It is available to Times news subscribers on iOS. If you haven’t already, download the app and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Our new audio app is home to “This American Life,” the award-winning program hosted by Ira Glass. New episodes debut in our app a day earlier than in the regular podcast feed, and we also have an archive of the show. The app includes a “Best of ‘This American Life’” section with some of our favorite bite-size clips, so you can enjoy the show even if you don’t have a lot of time.