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Boston Globe
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Crave live music? These nine music venues in Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville will keep you grooving.
.bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } City Winery City Winery. Nathan Klima for The Boston Globe Equal parts wine bar and concert venue, City Winery appeals to the taste buds and the ears. At this 300-seat venue, music is wide-ranging, encompassing R&B, jazz, alternative rock, hip-hop, and more. Enjoy shared plates of risotto balls and duck tacos as well as pizza during the show; table service means you never have to leave your seat to ask for another glass. It's the best of both worlds for music-loving foodies. Address: 80 Beverly Street, West End Phone: 617-933-8047 Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre. Dylan Ladd Opened in 2021, this recent addition to Somerville's live music landscape occupies an upstairs corner of the Somerville Theater, which had served for years as two small movie theaters. With a fancy chandelier and a big, welcoming bar, the room has become a destination for indie rock, world music, and alternative comedy. Address: 55 Davis Square, Somerville Phone: 617-245-2900 Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } The Jungle The Jungle. Martin Lightfoot With a capacity of just 85, The Jungle's footprint may be small, but its roar resounds far beyond Union Square. The independent Somerville club is an affordable gateway to Boston's music scene for performers and patrons, with offerings ranging from monthly 'Bars Over Bars 1st Sundays' hip-hop showcases to lineups stacked with staples from the area's rock scene. Don't miss the lively, free karaoke and open mic on Wednesdays. Address: 6 Sanborn Court, Somerville Phone: 617-718-0204 Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } The Lilypad The Lilypad. Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe More performance space than club, The Lilypad has a standing-room capacity of 80 (60 seated). But the mural-decorated space hosts some of the best jazz and cutting-edge improvisational music in the area, serving as home base to local masters such such as saxophonists George Garzone (with The Fringe) and Jerry Bergonzi; and hosting notable musicians from New York in addition to estimable locals. Address: 1353 Cambridge Street, Cambridge Phone: 617-955-7729 Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } The Middle East The Middle East. Jim Davis/Globe Staff Once the favored haunt of such Boston music luminaries as Billy Ruane and Morphine's Mark Sandman, Central Square's Middle East remains a hub of the region's live music scene. There has been talk about demolishing the complex and Address: 472-480 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge Phone: 617-864-3278 Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Paradise Rock Club Paradise Rock Club. Nathan Klima for The Boston Globe The Police, R.E.M., and U2 all played at the Paradise before they hit the arenas. Its prominent marquee along the Green Line's B branch has featured the names of thousands of beloved bands since, both indie and soon-to-be superstars. That this no-frills space is still thriving is a testament to the city of Boston's continually replenishing fan base for rock 'n' roll. Address: 967 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston Phone: 617-562-8800 Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } The Sinclair The Sinclair. Ben Stas for The Boston Globe Part of the constellation of venues operated by Bowery Presents, the Sinclair can host about 500 music lovers of all stripes most nights of the week. Its wraparound balcony provides plenty of sightlines for a compact space. Since Address: 52 Church Street, Cambridge Phone: 617-547-5200 Find online: Related : .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Wally's Cafe Jazz Club Wally's Cafe Jazz Club. Barry Chin/Globe Staff The history of Wally's goes back to 1947, when Address: 427 Massachusetts Avenue, South End Phone: 617-828-1754 Find online: Boston Globe Best of the Best winners for 2025 were selected by Globe newsroom staff and correspondents, and limited to Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and Brookline. We want to hear from you: ? 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Chicago Tribune
24-06-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Luis A. Nunes Amaral: Northwestern needs better leadership to fight back against Donald Trump
On June 10, the Northwestern University community received an alarming email from university President Michael Schill and his team. The email stated that 'rising costs related to compliance requirements, health care expenses, litigation, labor contracts, employee benefits, and other forces have put an increasing strain on Northwestern's finances.' It is difficult to put into words how infuriating this statement is. Let's try, though, and start with what is missing. President Donald Trump's administration is planning to cut federal funding for research and has already canceled or paused hundreds of millions of dollars in grants to Northwestern faculty. Exclusion of visitors from selected countries and other Trump administration immigration policies may cost the university around $100 million. Let us now consider the things that were explicitly mentioned. The labor contracts presumably refer to the recent graduate workers' contract. Graduate workers received a salary raise of approximately 25%. Federal grants would have helped absorb the bulk of those costs — meaning that the financial concerns arise not from the raise but from the actions of the Trump administration. We know that health care expenses have been increasing at an unsustainable rate for years. On June 12, university employees learned that our new health insurance provider will be UnitedHealthcare. Yes, that UHC, which asset manager Blackrock is suing because the insurer was approving too many claims in response to fallout over the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare's CEO. A thoughtfully led organization would have been lobbying for 'Medicare for All,' a program that could address health care costs and improve outcomes and one that has wide support among the population. I am sure as the summer quarter starts, that other announcements from Northwestern will come about other benefits. If you live in Chicago, you have probably heard about Northwestern's litigation concerns. If you compare matters at the University of Chicago, another private school, and Northwestern, some are very similar. But litigation costs is not one of them. This is because of the role of athletics at Northwestern. You might have heard about the claim by Northwestern's former football coach that he was unjustly fired. Or about the costs of the recent NCAA settlement to universities, such as Northwestern, with expensive football and basketball programs. Or the billions spent over the last decade on Northwestern's new and renovated athletic facilities. Athletics are not mentioned in the communication from Schill because they are the pet interest of the most powerful members of the board of trustees. Schill's actions remind me of another Mike. In Upton Sinclair's 'The Jungle,' Mike Scully appears to be all powerful, but he is nothing more than a mouthpiece for the real power. Northwestern's board of trustees is our version of the Beef Trust found in 'The Jungle.' The trustees are the ones making all the decisions — who is going to make the sacrifices, whose voices are going to be heard and whose voices are going to be ignored. The trustees did not buy the university, they did not build it and they are not the ones making it great. The trustees are supposed to provide guidance and oversight but not to manage — and definitely not to micromanage. A more appropriate model for a university is a partnership. That is the governance model of consulting and law firms, even very large ones. In such a partnership at a university, faculty members operate quite independently while coordinating their actions and decisions. In contrast, Northwestern faculty, staff and students are all but shut out. It does not need to be like this. Princeton University is going through the same challenges as Northwestern. At Princeton, the board of trustees advises but does not direct, a professor told me. Moreover, at Princeton, the president and deans have been holding monthly meetings open to all. Princeton has also held facultywide elections to select faculty tasked with discussing the plans for how to handle the current crisis. At Northwestern, we receive instead the occasional email claiming a commitment 'to being transparent and honest' but with the advice that 'the best way to engage is by connecting through your unit leadership directly.' Northwestern's leadership chooses not to afford the members of its community a shred of respect. On April 21, 456 faculty members attended and voted on a resolution during a faculty assembly, the highest deliberative organ of the faculty. Schill, who was supposed to chair the assembly, was absent. In a recent interview for The Daily Northwestern, he dismissed the outcome of the meeting, the first ever to reach a quorum that is artificially inflated, stating that the assembly represented the opinion of fewer than 10% of the faculty. Difficult times are ahead for higher education. In fact, difficult times are ahead for our entire society. Sacrifices will have to be made. World War II in the U.S. showed that people can make great sacrifices willingly and happily if they feel the pain is being shared equally. President Franklin D. Roosevelt was able to build unity and a sense of purpose by letting previously silenced groups to the table. It would be an understatement to say that Schill is no FDR. He should be able to do better, though. If he cannot, then he should resign.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Opinion: Will the ‘Abundance' agenda change politics?
Every few generations, a controversial book is published that sparks a dramatic shift in political trajectory. Upton Sinclair's 'The Jungle' (workplace and food safety reforms), Rachel Carson's 'Silent Spring' (environmental activism), and Milton and Rose Friedman's 'Free to Choose' (the Reagan Revolution) are a few examples. We suggest that 'Abundance,' authored by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, may be such a tome. 'Abundance' dissects how progressivism has crippled innovation, housing and essential development. The liberal authors artfully recommend a liberalism that protects and builds. Although causing a rift in the Democratic Party, could this signal a shift in the trajectory of national politics? COWLEY: Reminiscent of Princess Leia's plea to Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Abundance agenda is Democrats' 'only hope.' Government is getting in their way, stifled by layers of self-imposed regulatory burdens. Government should be judged by its outcomes, not the rigid principles it follows. Process has been prioritized over product. Stymied public projects are merely symptoms of a larger illness within the Democratic Party. They have countless militant factions, each fighting for their niche issue to be pervasively included in all facets of government. Environmental activists demand prairie dog protection from new transmission lines. Clean air advocates want mass transit to be carbon-neutral. Even Biden saw how his infrastructure spending bills didn't have a meaningful impact because a large chunk was gobbled up by red tape and compliance costs. Imposing restrictions on their own desired outcomes results in money spent, time wasted and little to show for it. They cannot be all things to all people. Leadership is sometimes saying no. Although not entirely the fault of Democrats, upward mobility and the American Dream are becoming relics of the past. In 1940, children had a 92% chance of out-earning their parents. By 1980, it fell to 50%. If we don't build and innovate, economic opportunity dwindles. AI is the next frontier for discovery and development. This global race is one that Americans cannot afford to lose, and both parties should be paying attention. PIGNANELLI: 'The formation of ideological factions within political parties — starting among intellectuals and writers — is a staple of American history.' — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic I remember when Friedman's program promoting the free market aired on PBS (that's right) in January 1980, when President Jimmy Carter was beating Ronald Reagan 65%-31 %. In November, Reagan won in a landslide. Ideas have power. Abundance philosophy has existed for years. But this book compiled supportive documentation into a mass communication vehicle. The well-intentioned government programs established 50 years ago are crippling housing and the implementation of technological innovations. The authors argue that progressives are focused on process and litigation rather than achieving results that benefit society. Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden passed massive legislation to fund projects in healthcare, technology and alternative fuels that were impossible to initiate due to regulatory barriers. Severe left-wing opposition to abundance advocates underscores their fear of losing influence. Indeed, pundits predict a civil war within the Democratic Party between the far left and moderates eager for a new ideology. This demand for competent, efficient government can attract independents and moderate Republicans. America is amidst a major political realignment, and abundance is a new dynamic. We are witnessing history. Utah is well governed. But are there aspects of 'Abundance' that could be utilized to promote the objectives of our state officials? COWLEY: Utah understands that less is more when it comes to government. The Legislature is actively removing government barriers to innovation. For example, Utah's regulatory sandbox allows entrepreneurs to seek regulatory relief in their businesses while serving as laboratories of innovation. Look at the speed with which nuclear power is coming to Utah. Yet, more could be done on permitting and zoning to address Utah's significant housing shortage. PIGNANELLI: Gov. Spencer Cox appropriately notes that Utah has performed DOGE-like functions for years. Senate President Stuart Adams is promoting clean nuclear energy. Speaker Mike Schultz and lawmakers pursued a similar objective by mandating that the Utah Higher Education reallocate 10% of state funds to more productive uses. Despite public grumbling, insiders are grateful for the political protection that compels them to readjust resources. These goals also apply to conservatives to discourage their policies that inhibit housing and economic development at the local government level. Abundance should not be beholden to any political party, but rather a mindset that if government is used, it must be practical and not an interference. Will 'Abundance' be a campaign issue in the future? COWLEY: The Abundance agenda may help Democrat candidates become more appealing to Utah voters as the battle between progressives and moderates wages on. The real question is if they see the existential crisis befalling them and what will they do to avoid extinction. Staying the course doesn't have an upside. There is no drama-filled Twitter spat or blunder big enough that Trump could commit for the millions of Americans who voted for him to suddenly support the progressive agenda. Democrats need to loosen the stranglehold activists have on their party in order to rack up wins. PIGNANELLI: Abundance will be weaponized against moderate Democrats by left-wing progressives in internal battles. Democrats and Republicans in swing districts will advocate for this philosophy.
The Citizen
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
‘All-American': Williams sisters serve up new podcast with X marking the spot
All-American: Venus & Serena is set to premiere on X (formerly Twitter) in August Sisters Serena and Venus Williams are stepping into the podcasting space. Picture: Frank Micelotta / Getty Images Respected former tennis players and sisters Venus and Serena Williams are the latest famous names to step into the podcast space, having announced their plans on Tuesday. 'We're so excited to be launching our new podcast, a place where we will share our personal stories, have authentic conversations, spotlight important topics, and laugh a lot,' the Williams sisters said in a joint statement. The podcast All-American: Venus & Serena will surprisingly premiere on X (formerly Twitter) in August. The platform, acquired and rebranded by Elon Musk in 2022, now serves as the show's primary launchpad. ALSO READ: DStv cuts ties with MacG's Podcast and Chill Surprise choice of X Since X was acquired by billionaire Elon Musk, a figure known for attracting both strong support and criticism, several prominent celebrities announced their departure from X, opting to migrate to Bluesky. Leading up to the 2024 US election, several X users felt that the platform was promoting far-right ideologies and personalities. Former CNN anchor Don Lemon, actress Jaime Lee Curtis, and actress Gabrielle Union deactivated their accounts late last year, and former Charmed actress Alyssa Milano also deactivated her X account. US publication The Guardian, which has about 27 million followers combined, announced its plans in November to stop engaging with the platform. The Newspaper cited its worry about 'far-right conspiracy theories' and racism. It alleged the presidential election confirmed 'X is a toxic media platform and that its owner, Elon Musk, has been able to use its influence to shape political discourse.' Serena has more than 10 million followers on X, while her older sister has 1.6 million followers. 'Venus and Serena are among the most recognisable and revered athletes in the world, and their decision to team up with X places them at the centre of our rapidly evolving original content strategy,' said head of original content at X, Mitchell Smith. X's programming roster includes personalities and franchises such as Khloe Kardashian's Khloe in Wonderland and sports broadcaster Jim Rome's The Jungle. X also had a partnership with the WNBA to livestream games during the 2024 season, reaching 5 million viewers. NOW READ: 'Their win is South Africa's win': Deputy Minister Peace Mabe celebrates TxC's BET award
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
X Looks to Expand its Video Push With ‘X Originals'
This story was originally published on Social Media Today. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Social Media Today newsletter. X is looking to sign-up more original content, as part of its expanded video push, with the launch of a new 'X Originals' moniker for its expanding slate of programming. As explained by X: 'Over the last year, we've released a slate of premium content series, together with some of the internet's top talent […] We've already released 17 shows with over 300 episodes across the US, Japan, and MENA, and we're just getting started - continuing to build premium original content series for X's most popular communities like sports, pop culture, business & finance, and more. Nowhere else can you watch a new series with your favorite creators AND talk to them immediately below the episode.' Which has always been the allure and appeal of X (and Twitter), that it's the top host of TV show discussion online, and if there was some way that you could integrate the two, combining content consumption alongside all that real-time chatter, the platform could become an entertainment powerhouse. 'Could' being the operative word. Previous Twitter management tried out many ways to merge the two behaviors, even signing expensive hosting rights deals with the MLB, NFL and NBA to broadcast games directly in the app. Given that sports is the most discussed topic segment in the app, and live sports, in particular, drive huge engagement, an integrated Twitter/TV offering seemed to make sense, bringing the top tweets and posts right to the same screen, so more users could view and interact with the expanded discussion, But it didn't work. For some reason, users prefer to use Twitter/X as a second screen, while viewing sports on another surface (or in person). Twitter also tried the same with TV shows and exclusive video content, to limited success. But X believes that it now sees a new path to entertainment dominance, though it's exclusive content slate, at this stage, remains limited. Over the first year of its video content push, X has signed deals with and/or hosted exclusive video content from: Khloe Kardashian on her 'Khloe in Wonderland' interview show Anthony Pompliano for his business-focused program 'From the Desk of Anthony Pompliano' Paris Hilton, on a yet-to-be-announced project (which now seems to have been dumped) Tucker Carlson, whose interviews had been generating millions of views in the app (before he migrated to his own platform) Don Lemon, whose X show was canceled after he interviewed Elon Musk Tulsi Gabbard, who had been developing a series of documentary-style programs focused on U.S. politics (now seemingly dumped) Jim Rome who's still airing his show 'The Jungle' in the app WWE, which is airing a weekly 'WWE Speed' show in the app The Big 3 league of retired NBA players, which aired weekly games in the app during its most recent season Rap battle show Verzuz, which is looking to make a comeback on X Investment-based show 'Going Public' (still airing on X) Football docu-series 'The Offseason' NHL's '4 Nations' tournament Athlos athletic events Special docu-series 'The Art of the Surge' focusing on Trump's re-election, and 'All-In with the Boston Celtics' That's not bad, I guess, in terms of expanded original programming. But 15 or so shows is also not going to make X a serious player in this space, especially with every other platform offering more incentives for creators to share their content exclusively in their apps, which have even bigger audience reach. In this sense, X remains a niche offering, and with its overall audience reach in decline, not an overly appealing one for those looking to build their online media foundations. But again, X does host a lot of related discussion, and it's hopeful that those additional community engagement benefits will be of interest to more content creators moving forward. Which will then enable it to build out its X Originals slate, though how X sees itself as a 'video first' platform at this stage is still unclear. X is not a video-first platform. TikTok is, as is YouTube, and both Instagram and Snapchat are inching ever-closer to being video-first in their own ways. X isn't. The app doesn't open to a video feed, and only offers video as a secondary element, that users have to actively seek out. Which will always impede its expansion on this front, and I don't really see how X has done much to shift user attention towards video, other than adding a video tab, and proclaiming that it's now a 'video first' business. Sure, video views in the app are increasing, but some of that comes down to how X is measuring video 'views,' along with broader online posting and consumption trends. Given this, I'm not sure X's Originals are going to see any significant expansion, unless X spends a lot of money to do so. And as noted, that hasn't worked in the past, so I'm not entirely sure why X thinks it can make it happen with this effort. But maybe, with X CEO Linda Yaccarino's experience and connections, based on her years of working NBCUniversal, it has some more tricks up its sleeve on this front. 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