Due to coronavirus closings, Boston’s Museum of Science announced today that it is “furloughing 250 staff members and laying off 122 staff members, affecting nearly two-thirds of the Museum’s overall…Continue Reading →
Alan Shestack of Washtington, D.C., who served as director of Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts from 1987 to 1993, died at his home on April 14, The Boston Globe reported…Continue Reading →
On Thursday night, the Somerville Arts Council kicked off its “Home Alone Art Series” with “Parallax,” a performance livestreamed on Facebook. Callie Chapman and Catherine Murcek danced while Christopher Konopka…Continue Reading →
Massachusetts cultural organizations have lost more than $264,000,000 in revenue due to coronavirus, according to the Massachusetts Cultural Council. “More than half of the organizations responding report layoffs, furloughs, and…Continue Reading →
First published March 21, 2020. Last updated April 22, 2020. This list will be updated as new information arrives. If you know of a resource that I should add, please send…Continue Reading →
Note: This post was updated April 16 with information about Ash & Rose and Boston Sculptors Gallery. A water main broke at 500 Harrison Ave.—near Boston Sculptors Gallery and Perry…Continue Reading →
The National Weather Service recorded winds gusting up to 59 miles per hour around Boston today. The high winds whipped up seas along Lynn Shore Drive and Nahant Beach. Photos…Continue Reading →
Note: Nonrequired travel between New England states is not recommended during the coronavirus pandemic. As of April 5, the state of Connecticut was warning: “Travelers: Any person coming into Connecticut…Continue Reading →
As part of the fight against the coronavirus, Massachusetts College of Art and Design will temporarily house area medical staff in as many as 150 of the school’s dorm units…Continue Reading →
With Boston Mayor Marty Walsh yesterday urging everyone to wear face coverings when going out as a way to help stem the spread of coronavirus, statues of Boston Celtics legends…Continue Reading →