JUNETEENTH. It's a date whose history, because of the sweep of recent historic events, has been thrust into sharper focus. JUNETEENTH commemorates June 19, 1865 the date on which slaves in Texas were finally informed not only of the end of the Civil War, but also of their freedom more than two years after Abraham [...]
The days are short. The holidays are long. You need time to cool down after an avalanche of obligations and kick back with family, friends or just by your delightful self, this dark and lovely season. Here's a winter wonderland of ways to enjoy the chill--this article also appearing in EXHALE MAGAZINE! Settle Into A [...]
Warren Jackson, Jacqui Parker & Jermel Nakia Let me help you make your Labor Day Weekend plans! Start by heading up to glorious Gloucester for a remarkable Gloucester Stage Company production of August Wilson's 1987 Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece FENCES, featuring an extraordinary performance among many great performances that make this production a must-see. [...]
I have a special invitation for you--Please join me in Worcester for this historic event!! I have been working in the arts community for over thirty years. I have seen it all, from world premieres in downtown Boston, to arts events on stages and galleries across the Berkshires and beyond-- from Broadway to the Oscars! [...]
You may have heard ABOUT this-- but now you've got to HEAR it. It's so beautiful it made me cry. MERRY CHRISTMAS one and all!
Looking for culture in the great outdoors? Look no further than two+ hours west of Boston and my culture-crammed itinerary over the 4rth of July weekend. I had a blast in the Berkshires with another culture loving couple beginning with the opening night gala and festivities at TANGLEWOOD, summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. [...]
HURRY! FREE TICKETS for "EXHIBITION: Great Art on Screen" I have 5 pairs of TICKETS for each date listed below. The first 5 people for each date to respond with their FULL NAMES, MAILING ADDRESSES, and EXHIBITION event date (via “Contact Joyce” on the home page) will be notified of a pair of tickets. Tickets will [...]
Waiting for Chemo? Check out the Andy Warhol and over 500 pieces of art on the walls of Boston's Dana Farber Cancer Institute! I had my own chemotherapy at the Dana over 20 years ago. Not only have the therapies greatly improved over all that time, saving more lives than ever before--but so has the [...]
IT'S VALENTINE'S DAY-- Which is your taste??! (scroll down) (See them in real still life at Lincoln's Clark Gallery!)
This painting is on its way to the Superbowl with The Patriots! (I knew there'd be an art angle on this SUPERBOWL caper.) It was painted by Massachusetts artist Brian Fox whom I did a story on a few years ago. It was immediately clear he knew a thing or two about drafting-- drafting as [...]
