It's time to "re-think ballet," according to the show's director.
It's true, ballet isn't appealing to everyone. But a new self-aware production by Boston Ballet at its South End headquarters hopes to change that by making ballet more accessible to all through a lecture-performance-event series. The series, called BB@home, is designed to appeal to new audiences beyond the traditional ballet crowd. “We encourage the public to ‘re-think ballet’, and experience this evolving art form with an open mind," said Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen. "“The BB@home series opens the door to audiences who may not have considered ballet accessible or relevant to their lives." The series kicks off on Wed. Aug 29th at the 19 Clarendon St. headquarters with a preview of the Boston Ballet Company's tour to …
The Boston City Council approved a plan to raise funds by renting the plaza: The money would go to either the general fund or a fund for the Arts, City and Tourism.
Do you need a big space for an outdoor event? The Boston City Council thinks it may have the place for you. There's currently no formal structure for businesses to rent City Hall Plaza. On Wednesday, the Boston City Council approved an amendment to the City's charter to allow plaza rental for a fee. The measure would create a sliding fee scale to rent the plaza for events. District 6 City Councilor Matt O'Malley, chair of Government Operations Committee, said the fee structure would start with a $25 application. He said smaller events that are a day or two could be charged $200 per hour. "Presume it's eight hours; that's $3,200 for two days," said O'Malley, who lives in and represents JP. Larger events that stay on the plaza longer, …
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The Boston Society of Arts and Crafts is currently hosting "Our Cups Runneth Over" exhibit for the fifth time since 2000, showcasing over 600 ceramic cups from 33 artists across the country.
This morning when you woke up and poured yourself a cup of coffee, did you put any thought into the mug you were drinking out of? Perhaps it was a gift with some sentimental value, but have you ever considered cups to be an art form? The Boston Society of Arts and Crafts, a non-profit arts organization on Newbury Street, has an exhibit that will change your opinion of the common household item. For the fifth time since 2000, they are showcasing“Our Cups Runneth Over,” an exhibit that features the artwork of 33 artists from all over, and as far away as Montana. “I think a ceramic cup is something everyone can understand and has a relationship with,” said Fabio Fernandez, the society’s exhibition director. “A professor from the …
