Crimson staff writer
Jacob R. Jimenez
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‘Be the Wheel’ Tour Review: Theo Katzman Wants To Stand For Something
Theo Katzman maintains a commitment to his message of optimistic human spirit across all of his endeavors.
‘Alma’ Review: A Typical But Enchanting Immigrant Story
Benjamin Benne’s “Alma” is a classic drama of the immigrant family with a nod to the mystical.
‘Fairview’ Review: An Immersive Self-Reflection Experience
"Fairview" is not just an experimentation in theater, it is also a creative expression of the Black experience in white-dominated spaces and forthright critique of the white gaze.
‘Victory City’ Review: A Masterfully Executed Epic
“Victory City” is not only a testament to the author’s resilience in the face of life threatening criticism, but a perfectly executed epic of historical fiction and magical realism.
Portrait of an Artist: Langhorne Slim Comes to Boston
I think it was just a healing time and songs started to show up as little kisses from the universe or something. Because when they don’t show up for a while, maybe I shouldn't admit it, but I get scared that they're not going to show up again.
Experience Chinatown: The On-Going Festival Celebrating Boston’s Chinatown
This fall, the Pao Arts Center is celebrating the vibrant life of Boston’s Chinatown with its first full-capacity arts festival since the pandemic.
Concert Review: Taylor Ashton, the Playful Storyteller
The audience walked away with more than just memories of songs, also forming newfound connections to the stories behind them.
Boston-Born: How a City Shapes Music
Born right here in the city, the band worked their way through local venues and took advantage of musical connections in the city to achieve rapid success.
Concert Review: The Tallest Man Never Left
Kristian Matsson (aka The Tallest Man on Earth) returned to Boston at The Royale for the first time in nearly two years on March 5.
Prescriptive Music Experiences
If this column achieves anything, I hope it will inspire you to seek out live music.