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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

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Cinematheque

Luke Matheny and the unusual path to film, TV industry stardom

Emma Hagert May 3, 2022
Academy Award winner Luke Matheny spoke in BU's Cinémathèque screening series April 29.
Great Scott, a live music venue in Allston, closes its doors after 44 years in business. Its final two months saw performance cancellations due to the coronavirus. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Local performers reflect on permanent closure of iconic Boston music venue Great Scott

Molly Farrar May 12, 2020
For 44 years Bostonians frequented Great Scott, swigging drinks and enjoying live music at the iconic local favorite. But the beloved underground indie locale announced it will not be reopening after quarantine.
Comedian Jen Kirkman performs at The Wilbur Sept. 20 as part of her “All New Material, Girl” tour. PHOTO COURTESY ROBYN VON SWANK

INTERVIEW: Comedian Jen Kirkman talks “All New Material, Girl”

Lillian Brown September 17, 2017

Comedian Jen Kirkman is at her best when she’s on stage, by her stool, telling a conversational story to the audience. She leans forward, and the audience immediately follows, entrapped by her words. Even...

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