When we think of Impressionism, we often imagine Monet's "Nympheas" or Renoir's garden parties. The latest exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, "Impressions of Light," seeks to present to its viewers the progression that led to the 19th Century development of Impressionism.
Mark Dunn'Ella Minnow Pea: A Novel In Letters'Anchor BooksGrade: A-The Greek comedic writer, Aristophanes once said, "High thoughts must have high language." While this may seem a senesced reference, its significance is alive and well in Mark Dunn's October release, "Ella Minnow Pea: A Novel In Letters." Whereas it is within any author's job description to have an ample vocabulary, Dunn's command of the English language is on proud display in this book.
Peter Case'Beeline'Vanguard RecordsGrade: B+You may not know who Peter Case is, but you probably should.
Saturday night at the Avalon, the Realistics joined the Sheila Divine for The Sheila Divine's EP release concert, for their "Secret Society." The venue was not the usual rock club, but instead the nucleus of Boston dance club culture on Lansdowne Street.
As this is the last column of mine that will appear this year, it seems appropriate to address the subject of leaving what has been my home for nine months.
Let us not think that French culture is only filled with museums and fine dining. Let us understand that the French are as susceptible, if not more, to gratuitous pop culture phenomena.
BEMCo in the basement: supervisors speak on recent policy changes
“New Year, no genocide”: Brandeis Jewish Bund hosts first vigil this year
Will Art Survive? The Kennedy Center and Smithsonian under Trump
Brandeis receives overall F in college free speech
The Brandeis Jewish Bund holds first event of the academic year, grows interest from students in-person and online