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Homicide victim’s family wants his life remembered By Adrian Walker Globe Columnist,Updated February 14, 2021, 7:41 p.m. Email to a Friend His name was Brandon Williams, and he was a father, son, boyfriend, and dedicated employee. Earlier this month Williams became a homicide victim in Dorchester, and his killing — he was shot to death in a parked car — sparked a controversy that was about everything except what it should have been about. His death was essentially announced by his neighbor, Boston City Councilor Julia Mejia, and somehow turned into a story dominated by Mejia he...

Listen to an Unheard Demo From SMJ and Sarah Flaim's New Musical AT THE BARRE The song is a manifestation of grief that antagonizes both the protagonists within the show and the listeners outside of it.by BWW News Desk SMJ and Sarah Flaim have released their first demo, "Ghosts" from their new musical, AT THE BARRE; expecting its first virtual performance in April/May produced by The Sappho Project. "Ghosts" is an exploration of grief through poignant lyrics and haunting harmonies. The song is a manifestation of grief that antagonizes both the protagonists within the show and the listeners o...

What's Hot, What's Not: National Practice Trends 2021 National legal industry experts comment on what COVID-19 taught us and how important it is to have the ability to pivot with change. They also advise Wisconsin lawyers where to seize opportunities in an uncertain environment.

"Youth Triumphant" sculpture in Barre Two words that got used a lot in 2020 are "resilience" and "pivot." The former is always a good thing; the latter we'd be happy to dump in the vocabulary dustbin. Pivoting was what everyone on the planet was forced to do this year when the coronavirus arrived — most definitely including the creative sector. The cancellations of performances and exhibitions, the closure of venues, and the loss of income for many artists and arts organizations were severe blows; we may not yet know the full extent of the effects....

For the performing arts in Vermont, 2020 was the year that wasn’t. Yet the COVID-19 pandemic revealed many arts organizations’ ability to redefine themselves — and for others it meant a complete shutdown. January began optimistically with a splendid performance by the Montpelier Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Anne Decker, of Menotti’s Christmas opera, “Amahl and the Night Visitors” at City Hall Arts Center. The Spice on Snow traditional music festival celebrated its 10th year, also in the capital. Vermont Stage, the Burlington professional theater, mounted excel...