SpeakEasy Stage is home to Boston's most intimate, entertaining and provocative plays and musicals. We elevate local theatre with compelling productions that spark thoughtful conversation and meaningf...

I’d heard a lot about critical theory but didn’t really understand what was being talked about. The Frankfurt School of the 1930s wasn’t really a school. It was philosophers and a…

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The graduating orphans at Children's Village in Kobryn, Belarus, are off to college!Kris and I were delighted to join them for their graduation events.It's a bittersweet time for the house-parents, ju...

You’ll wish you could go back to school, too!

Pinpoints on the map link to posts on this site. Red: Historic houses. Green: Outdoor sites Check out the new Interactive Map of Historic Ipswich! Over the past week, I transferred all of the data …

It’s possible that you were undermined, endangered, cut off or disrespected. But if we begin with that, then the relationship gets shaky. Perhaps the other person simply didn’t understa…

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Freedom is responsibility with a sexier name. 250 years in, democracy still matters. Click to upvote the ones that resonate and please share.

A simple 7-question test helps us realize how diverse a population is. On this quiz, the highest possible score is less than 7%. No matter how common you think your answers are, no matter how norma…

Catch up on all the concerts in Ipswich, Mass., and surrounding towns. Calendar shows all gigs for next two weeks.

Historic towns mean houses built close to the road. It also means overhearing street conversations that aren't exactly meant to be overheard.

Audiences are invited to enjoy a Shakespeare performance.

Jane Austen’s Emma comes to the Ring in a bold new form. Kate Hamill’s adaptation sparkles with wit, modern flair, and mischief. NH Premiere.