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PREVIEW: Free Beethoven lecture from Boston University Professor Jeremy Yudkin at Lenox Town Hall on July 5, at 2:30
Lenox — The Boston Symphony Orchestra will present an all-Beethoven program on Tanglewood’s opening night, Friday, July 5, with Gil Shaham performing Beethoven’s only violin concerto and Andris Nelsons leading the orchestra in the composer’s pathbreaking Symphony No. 3, “Eroica.” And on the same day, at 2:30 p.m., in the air-conditioned Lenox Town Hall, Boston University Professor of Music Jeremy Yudkin will share some little-known details about these pieces, details that will amaze you, amuse you, and markedly enhance your listening experience.
New Bruins forward excited to wear same jersey as late grandfather
Mark Kastelic’s connection to the Bruins dates back to when he was just a kid. His grandfather, Pat Stapleton, played for Boston from 1961-63 and was teammates with Johnny Bucyk. Now Kastelic will get a chance to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps when he puts on the Bruins jersey when the 2024-25 NHL season begins in October.
Boston College Football: 40 Most Important Players of 2024, 35-32
A look at some of the most important players for the upcoming season. Boston College football is set to kick off the 2024 season, and Bill O'Brien in just over two months when they head to Tallahassee to face off with the Florida State Seminoles. To kick off our coverage, Mitch Wolfe and I will be looking at the Most Important Boston College Players in 2024. Over the next two months we will be breaking down each player and discussing why they are critical for Boston College's success.
Vehicle crashes through fence, lands on MBTA tracks, police say
BOSTON — An SUV crashed through the fence of a parking lot at the Savin Hill MBTA station and ended up stuck on the tracks, photos shared by MBTA Transit Police showed. Police said the incident happened around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the MBTA station located on the Red Line Ashmont Branch.
NHL Rumours: Boston Bruins Goalie Contract Update
It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. The frenzy of the first day of free agency has come and go. However, there’s still plenty of rumours to sort through. Many of the major players are off the board, but there’s still many players left to sign. Summer time also usually means the focus shifts to restricted free agents. The Boston Bruins have one big-time RFA they need to sign. This edition of NHL rumours looks at what to expect in contract talks with one of their goalies.
Newest Bruins Signing Already Turning Himself into a Fan Favorite
Nikita Zadorov has yet to step on the ice for the Boston Bruins, but he has already begun endearing himself to the Bruins fanbase. Zadorov's physical style of play is tailor-made for the fanbase, but he has already made his mark by being a quote machine during only the first few hours of his Bruins tenure.
Police on the lookout for missing bull in Roslindale
Boston Police are searching for a loose bull in Roslindale. Authorities first got the reports of the rogue animal more than a week ago, but the city’s animal control still hasn’t found it. GBH’s All Things Considered host Arun Rath spoke with Craig LeMoult for the latest on...
Former Bruins Forward Traded to Rangers
Throughout this past season, former Boston Bruins forward Reilly Smith was one of the most-talked-about names in the rumor mill. While the Pittsburgh Penguins did not trade him during the season, they now have. The Penguins have traded Smith to the New York Rangers in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick. The Penguins will also retain 25% of Smith's salary, so he will have a $3.75 million cap hit for the Rangers. The Rangers were looking for another middle-six winger, and they now have gotten just that in Smith. He has the potential to be...
Another late-night Taco Bell coming to Boston area
Resident groups and officials expressed concerns over third-party deliveries at the new location near Berklee. Another late-night-operating Taco Bell is coming to Boston, from the same franchisee that has brought in more upscale versions of the chain to Allston, South Boston, and Brookline. Located at 1084 Boylston St., in Fenway-Kenmore...
ParkARTS Neighborhood Concerts return July 8
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the launch of the 2024 ParkARTS Citywide Neighborhood Concert Series, which will offer first-rate musical entertainment in local parks from July 8 through August 7. The ParkARTS outdoor neighborhood summer concerts are presented in City of Boston parks and made possible by...
Medicare Savings Program, Property Tax Workoff & City Savings for Older Adults July 2024 – A Column by Mayor Michelle Wu
I’m excited to let you know about two important programs that help our older residents save more money: The first is the Medicare Savings Program (MSP)—which now offers more savings to more residents. Thanks to changes that went into effect earlier this year, assets are no longer counted against your eligibility for this program, eliminating a major barrier for access. And, on top of that, the amount of money you could save on Medicare-related costs like premiums, copays, and prescriptions has increased as well—from $2,500 a year to $3,000.
Suffolk Completes Construction on 2 Harbor Life Science Campus for Beacon Capital
Boston – Suffolk Construction recently wrapped up work on 2 Harbor, a core and shell life science project in Boston’s Seaport District, for Beacon Capital Partners. The 418,000sf, Class A lab/office building includes commercial space, associated amenities, parking, and open space designed to attract employers, employees, and the surrounding community. Building amenities for office tenants include a lobby, market hall, bike room, gym, lounge, conference center, exterior terrace and indoor/outdoor yoga room.
Four Sustainability Upgrades With Big Store Impact
Given Google’s global commitment to sustainability, it’s no surprise that sustainability themes figured prominently in their recently opened store on Boston’s Newberry Street – but their success didn’t come without challenges. Attendees at this year’s International Retail Design Conference (IRDC), Oct. 9-10 will get the...
No known threats to Boston, but stay vigilant, officials say of July 4 festivities
BOSTON — Massachusetts state and federal law enforcement agencies are working to make sure people are staying safe during Boston's July 4 events, including at the Boston Pops concert at the Esplanade Hatch shell and fireworks. The special agent in charge of the FBI Boston office said they aren't...
51 graduate from MMA-Suffolk leadership program
Fifty-one graduates received their certificates in Local Government Leadership and Management this spring as the MMA-Suffolk program completed its 21st and 22nd classes. More than 500 municipal officials have completed the Certificate in Local Government Leadership and Management program since its inception in 2011. The MMA and Suffolk University program...
Vinyl Nights are Back at the ICA Wine + Coffee Bar
Vinyl Nights are back at the ICA Wine + Coffee Bar, featuring some of Boston’s best all-vinyl DJs. This year’s lineup brings together the city’s innovative subcultures and communities to create unmatched summer vibes on Boston’s waterfront. The 2024 season of Vinyl Nights kicks off with...
Listen To Trey Anastasio’s Long-In-The-Making Tanglewood Debut With The Boston Pops
This coming November will mark five years since Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio announced he would make his Tanglewood debut with a symphonic concert where he would be backed by the Boston Pops. While the original concert scheduled for June 20, 2020 was scrapped due to the pandemic, Anastasio finally played the famed venue in Massachusetts’ Berkshire Hills with the Boston Pops this past Saturday, June 29. An audience recording of the show has surfaced and can be streamed below.
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