Solon Kelleher

1 month ago | wbur.org | Solon Kelleher

A new, multi-lingual play about a Filipino immigrant boy living in New York City has its world premiere this weekend in Boston. Written by Gaven D. Trinidad, “Learning How to Read by Moonlight” follows 6-year-old Eddie, who is portrayed by a puppet. As his family faces the challenges of being undocumented, he learns English from his imaginary friend. A co-production of CHUANG Stage and Company One Theatre, the show has dialogue in English, Tagalog and Ilonggo, languages spoken in the Philippines.

1 month ago | wbur.org | Solon Kelleher

There’s a smell of popcorn in the air and murmurs of Pay What You Weigh Night at the Ground Round. The once-popular restaurant chain celebrated its grand re-opening on Wednesday with a new location in Shrewsbury. Howard Johnson’s started the franchise in Shrewsbury back in 1969 in an effort to convert underperforming locations for traveling guests into family-friendly neighborhood destinations.

1 month ago | wbur.org | Amelia Mason |Victoria Wasylak |Noah Schaffer |Solon Kelleher |Lukas Harnisch

Clockwise from top left: The cover art for Ali McGuirk's "Where Does All The $ Come From?" (Courtesy); cover art for Daniel Voltaire and HAAWWS' "Stuck in My Ways Remix" (Courtesy Mellow Z Vier); cover art for Bowling Shoes' "FACTORY POP" (Courtesy of Jeremiah Bermel, Jake Lutter and Dimitri Christo); and cover art for Flying Vipers' "Off World" (courtesy). Maybe it’s the bright green foliage outside my window, but this month’s music roundup feels especially fresh.

2 months ago | wbur.org | Solon Kelleher

The Worcester Art Museum announced the opening date for new permanent galleries for its arms and armor collection: one of the largest of its kind in America. The galleries will open to the public on Nov. 22 after more than a decade of planning, fundraising and construction. The newly designed, 5,000-square-foot space will display over 1,000 objects, including swords, helmets and full suits of armor. The museum acquired the collection in 2014 after the nearby Higgins Armory ended museum operations.

Mar 18, 2025 | wbur.org | Solon Kelleher

The Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston announced a new annual award to recognize women artists. World-renowned multimedia artist and Boston native Sarah Sze will receive the inaugural award and the associated $100,000 prize. “In Greek, the word meraki means to pour your soul into something,” said ICA Director Jill Medvedow, who announced plans to step down last year.