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It’s been a while since I’ve seen people’s full faces. Now, walking down the street, I find myself doing a double take. It’s made me realize how much I miss seeing people laugh and smile and the joy that it brings me. This week, I have rounded up some events both virtual and in-person that are sure to make you smile, from a history lesson on music to a digital experience emphasizing the restoration of Black joy.
Thursday, June 10
Take a virtual trip through history with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops to learn more about the history of jazz and its roots in New Orleans. This event is meant to more deeply explore the influences of the genre, including Scott Joplin, known as the “King of Ragtime,” and James P. Johnson, who composed “The Charleston,” which inspired a well known dance. A bit later in the show, the Pops will showcase the music of George Gershwin, Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman artists who brought the genre to a wider audience.