In Boston, entertainment news means popular culture, the arts, media, and live events. This page covers cultural happenings and the business of entertainment across the city.
Wynn Resorts has reached a preliminary agreement with union leaders to end a strike at Encore Boston Harbor that began September 4.
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Do you think striking workers usually win fair deals from big employers in your area?
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Would you attend a free local film festival if it were hosted in your community?
The annual cinematic event returns to campus with a smaller lineup of three films focused on the theme of home.
The Friends of John Harvard Mall held its annual meeting in Charlestown, focusing on masonry restoration and a city partnership.
The Boston band performed a 1976-themed set at the Wilbur Theatre, with members costumed as characters from the film.
The renowned violist and alumnus returns to the Boston institution for an administrative and faculty role.
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Would you pursue a long-term creative project if you knew it might take years to finish?
The Boston resident and University of Massachusetts instructor debuts her new historical fantasy book, The Jewel of Corlivo.
Regular subjects here include live performances, media trends, blockbuster film releases and the shifts in how entertainment is produced and distributed. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it where these events unfold. Local performance spaces and institutions anchor much of the coverage as they adapt to changing audience habits and digital competition. Funding for the arts and the success of major cultural festivals represent the two pillars that drive the most consistent interest.
