Lowell’s Western Avenue Studios and Lofts is a hotbed of creative energy, thanks to the artists who live and work there. And none is more energetic or creative than Lofts resident Dori Robinson, a theater professional who is currently serving as assistant director of “The Band’s Visit,” a co-production of Boston’s The Huntington and SpeakEasy […]
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Updated January 28, 2021, 4:04 p.m.
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VAGABON The Cameroonian-American singer and multi-instrumentalist just released a quietly devastating cover of Tim Hardinâs âReason to Believeâ with Courtney Barnett; now, with all her live shows in 2020 having been canceled, sheâs getting the band together to perform a full concert live from Boulevard Studios in Los Angeles.
Jan. 29, 9 p.m.
Jan. 30, 2 p.m.
THE PROMISE IS HOPE This Worcester-based folk duo has been hosting weekly âAnxiety Reliefâ concerts on its YouTube channel and raising money for music venues and local nonprofits; this weekâs stream features local visual artist John Vo creating live illustrations inspired by the music.
Whatâs happening in the arts world
Updated December 31, 2020, 11:43 a.m.
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GRANT-LEE PHILLIPS The Grant Lee Buffalo frontman and âGilmore Girlsâ town troubadour streams a set live from Nashville.
Jan. 3, 10 p.m.
Jan 8. 9 p.m.
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BERKSHIRE HIGH PEAKS FESTIVAL This classical music festival typically takes place in the summer, but this special winter edition promises to bring in the new year with masterclasses, lectures, panels, and concerts free to all on Zoom.
Jan. 3-5.
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NO ORDINARY SUMMER In this 50-minute behind-the-scenes documentary, find out how Glyndebourne deployed some country gardens and a bit of directorial ingenuity to become the first UK opera house to offer a full-length staged production to a live audience during the COVID-19 pandemic.