Boston University

Performance

Carrie Welter (CAS’23) as Rousseau (from left), Nic Rowe (CAS’23) as Shakespeare, and Bruce Hallgren (CAS’22) as Dido rehearse for a play written by Alexandra Mascarello (CAS’23) that defends humanities studies. Photos by Mohan Ge (COM’22)

Arts & Culture

Our STEM Era Needs the Humanities, Undergrad’s Play Argues

April 20, 2022

tall yellow daffodils in front of a large modern building

Things-to-do

The Weekender: April 7 to 10

April 6, 2022

Photo taken from behind James Burton, Director of Orchestral Activities and Master Lecturer, Music during

College of Fine Arts

School of Music’s 150th Anniversary Opens on a Big Stage

April 4, 2022

Photo of the spines of a series of old books with brown, red and black covers with gold designs.

Things-to-do

The Weekender: February 24 to 27

February 23, 2022

Photo taken from the balcony as the Boston University Symphony Orchestra performed with the Boston University Wind Ensemble and with the Symphonic Chorus at Boston Symphony Hall in 2019.

Things-to-do

The Weekender: February 10 to 13

February 9, 2022

Photo of a rehearsal featuring: fEmma Permé (CAS'22) as Demetrius, Ian Aquino (COM'23) as Helena, Anoushka Thakur (CAS’23) as Hippolyta (she also plays Titania), Elizabeth Kostina (CAS'24) as Theseus, Gayane Kaligian (CAS'22) as Egeus, Carolyn (Carrie) Welter (CAS'22) as Hermia, and Ella Moran (CAS'25) as Lysander. They all wear shiny clothing, and rainbow pastel-colored curtains hang behind them.

Theatre

Back to the Stage: BU’s Shakespeare Society Puts On A Midsummer Night’s Dream

November 5, 2021

Photo of Musician Radha Rai (QST '21) playing piano at the GSU after undergoing a series of interviews regarding her encounter with famous singer John Legand the day prior. She wears a black top and pants, and looks contently at the piano as she plays.

Music

Radha Rao Performed John Legend’s “All of Me” at Faneuil Hall Sunday. Little Did She Know He Was in the Crowd

October 19, 2021

Theatre

CFA Students Headline Apollinaire Theatre’s Bilingual Production of Romeo and Juliet

August 6, 2021

Poster for the City of Boston’s “Friday Afternoon Concert Series. Fridays in July & August, 12-2pm, The Patios, City Hall Plaza.” Behind the white box with the text are 6 photos of artists who are participating in the series, including Mar Fayos. At the bottom, the seals for Mayor Jim Janey, the City of Boston, and ‘tourism, sports, entertainment’ offices are seen.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Free Noontime Concert at City Hall Plaza

July 30, 2021

Composite image of members of BU’s Inner Strength Gospel Choir performing their “Unity Medley,” featuring songs by Alma Bazel Androzzo, Carole King, and Bill Withers. Current and former choir members recorded their parts remotely. Most students wear Boston University shirts. A white video play button is seen over the image.

Music

BU’s Inner Strength Gospel Choir: Lifting Voices from a Distance

May 29, 2020

Gallery view of a Time’s Arrow rehearsal conducted on Zoom. Students sit playing instruments or waiting. Photo courtesy of Rodney Lister

Music

CFA Ensemble Time’s Arrow to End the Year with a Zoom Concert Thursday

April 29, 2020

A photo of Ali Gold (SAR'20) sharing her experience of studying and struggling with mental health issues during the "This is My Brave," storytelling performance at the Tsai Performance Center

Mental Health

Live Storytelling Designed to Erase the Stigma around Mental Health

February 19, 2020

musicians perform during a Jazz concert in the South End

Music

To Do Today: Jazz & Blues Concert Series Kicks Off in the South End

July 23, 2019

three puppets of mixed materials controlled from above in front of a cardboard set

Academics

Using Puppets to Communicate the Complex, the Abstract, and the Technical

April 25, 2019

three people, the middle one is distressed and the others try to comfort them.

Theatre

Wandering Minds Returns to Its Origins for 20th Anniversary Celebration

March 29, 2019

BU students relax in a hammock overlooking the Charles River

In the City

Check Here for What to Do on Spring Break in Boston

March 2, 2018

A BU Shakespeare Society Dress Rehearsal for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.

Arts & Culture

BU Shakespeare Society Brings the Bard to Campus

December 7, 2017

A festive platter featuring colorful fall leaves, corn on the cob, pumpkins, and a giant turkey.

Food

BU Today’s Roadmap for a Fun-Filled Thanksgiving Weekend

November 22, 2017

Finding Neverland cast

Boston

Don’t Miss Finding Neverland

August 10, 2017

Performers on stage

Music

Loretta’s Last Call’s Singer-Songwriter Night Tonight

August 7, 2017

Loretta’s Last Call’s Singer-Songwriter Night Tonight