On Juneteenth, Ifé Franklin Debuts ‘Slave Narrative’ Film
From my article in Dig Boston: “I’s sick O Massa hans all ova me.” So begins Ifé Franklin’s 2018 book “The Slave Narrative of Willie Mae” (Wildheart Press). “This book…Continue Reading →
Fun In The Snow | Wonderland Spectacle Co.
Join us on a winter Wonderland adventure: Make paper snowflakes. Build a snow person. Spot blue jays. Go sledding. Wonderland Spectacle Co. produces videos and parades and festivals and all…Continue Reading →
‘Sequestered Storytime’ With Somerville Children’s Book Creator Jef Czekaj
“Sequestered Storytime with Jef Czekaj”—Somerville children’s book author and artist Jef Czekaj’s DIY television show for kids—represents one of the more delightful ways folks are navigating the daunting seriousness of…Continue Reading →
Wonderland Spectacle Co. | Rain
Enjoy a rainy day with Wonderland Spectacle Co. in our new video for kids and families. Play in puddles. Learn how to make a rain band. Craft paper boats. Look…Continue Reading →
Tiny Bathroom Concerts Are Kind Of Like Tiny Desk Concerts But, You Know, In Bathrooms
An appearance on NPR’s in-office Tiny Desk Concert series—the intimate musical performances recorded live at host Bob Boilen’s desk—has become one of those signs that you’ve made it in the…Continue Reading →
Video Offers Rare Glimpse Of Wood Turtles Hibernating In An Icy Massachusetts River
In recent months, Mark Lotterhand has been haunting the Squannacook River in northern Massachusetts. “I’ve been running around chasing snakes. On my bucket list was to find a population—called a…Continue Reading →