The book deals with how Atheists, Wiccans, Summums, Muslims, and Satanists "fought to have their voices heard" in communities dominated by Christians and others who were skeptical of their c…
Satanic Panic is a crazy ride, managing along the way to poke fun at the lifestyles of the rich and bored, reminding us that decadence among the upper classes is very scary indeed. The post …
In a taut 90 minutes, The Lifespan of a Fact zeroes in on some key issues that we're grappling with as a country -- or ought to be. The post Theater Review: "The Lifespan of a Fact" " Truth …
For anyone interested in the man or that era, De Gaulle is indispensable. The post Book Review: "De Gaulle" " An Exemplary View of the Man and His Times appeared first on The Arts Fuse.
Blue World is valuable for its pellucid recording of takes of tunes Coltrane's fans already love. They will have to have it. The post Jazz CD Review: A "Lost" John Coltrane Recording " "Blue…
His songs have been recorded by the likes of Bonnie Raitt and Diana Krall. For many, his rank -- just short of superstardom -- remains a mystery. He's just too good to be less than a househo…
The Lyric Stage Company of Boston is giving this nostalgic hokum a spirited production. The post Theater Review: "Little Shop of Horrors" " A Fun Romp with an Appetite for Blood appeared fir…
Johnny Hodges was originally a Cambridge/Boston guy, and one of the most interesting sections of Con Chapman biography is his knowledgeable description of the local jazz scene in the 1910's …
Fear Inoculum is not a bad album. It's not a great album either, and Tool has made some great albums. The post Rock Album Review: Tool's "Fear Inoculum" "No Surprises appeared first on The A…
We are definitely feeling a sense of Buddy haunting us, to be sure. I mean, this theater is the place he visited. He attended many, if not most, of the shows here. The post Theater Preview: …
Jethro Tull founder Ian Anderson brings the group's classics to Medford's Chevalier Theatre on September 11. The post Music Interview: No Way To Slow Down " Ian Anderson Marks 50 Years of J…
I've compiled a list of twelve concerts (or concert series) that I think will stand among the future season's highlights. The post Arts Commentary: 2019-20 Classical Music Preview appeared f…
The last half-hour or so of any Mavericks concert is usually just about the happiest place to be on the planet. The post Music Concert Review: The Mavericks at 30 " Digging into the Songboo…
The powerful quartets on The People I Love and Terra Incognita work toward locating places beyond notation where, in each moment, new vistas may emerge. The post Jazz CD Review: Two Quartets…
A Screenager Star is Born? The post Streaming Docs: "Jawline" " The Delusion-Soaked World of Teen Internet Influencers appeared first on The Arts Fuse.
20th Century Modern Architectural Greatness The post Visual Arts Review: Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater " Brilliance Beyond Myth appeared first on The Arts Fuse.
Colson Whitehead's work is political in the sense that he has an incredibly keen eye for the insidious ways in which institutions and structures of power work. The post Book Review: "The Nic…
A new biography of the oft-forgotten 'filibuster' provides ample facts and little thesis. Is that enough, or just what we need? The post Book Review: "William Walker's Wars" " Revisiting US …
To have such a remarkably courageous voice as Lucette Lagnado's silenced forever at such a young age is, simply, not fair. The post Book Review: A Memorial to Lucette Lagnado's Two Remarka…
When you do this kind of thing it has to be done with bravura and wit " bad poets borrow, good poets steal. The post Theater Review: "A Doll's House, Part 2" " Soulless Fan Fiction appeared …
Robert Macfarlane's ability to limn the pull between beauty and cataclysm provides a dynamism that elevates this book well above the level of simple "nature" writing. The post Book Review: "…
I'm able to pull the stick out of my ass long enough to enjoy a tribute performance when it is worthy, and the Australian Pink Floyd Show is more than that. The post Rock Concert Review: The…
Nothing in this session reminds us of the age of the principals. That in itself, if not miraculous, is at least impressive. The post Jazz CD Review: Jimmy Cobb's "This I Dig of You" " A Main…
Two recordings serve up the music of Mozart in unusual packages. The post Classical Music CD Reviews: Two Refreshingly Different Takes On Mozart appeared first on The Arts Fuse.
David Gow's earnest, intelligent drama about the fragility of identity, though somewhat glibly reassuring, generates powerful moments in this bare-bones production from the Acropolis Stage C…