Arts

Second Boston Calling Music Festival a huge success

Boston’s City Hall Plaza was transformed this past weekend, the usual unsightly concrete and brick monstrosity converted into a bustling, bubbling concert venue for Boston’s own, second-ever music festival, Boston Calling. Last May, the plaza hosted Boston Calling’s inaugural show, which was a huge success despite long lines, wind and rain. This time around, the festival certainly exceeded expectations — the September edition brought better weather, big crowds and an even broader range of some of the best acts in music right now.

Boston's 'Cool Globes' exhibit promotes environmental awareness

Commuters, students and tourists who ventured into Boston last month noticed something a little different about the city: huge sculptures of colorful globes have been installed around Boston Common. These structures are a part of “Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet,” a unique public art project that opened in Boston on Aug. 15 and will continue through mid-October.

Ellie Goulding releases expanded version of album

Following the success of her second studio album “Halcyon” (2012), Ellie Goulding on Aug. 26 released “Halcyon Days,” an extended version of the former, which features 10 new tracks in her signature ethereal indie pop style.

Haim thrills with sold-out show in Boston

Eager concert-goers traveled to Boston’s Paradise Rock Club Sunday to see Haim at a sold-out show. The band, who in recent months has generated a great deal of buzz for their unique sound and eclectic image, is comprised of sisters Este, Danielle and Alana Haim and their male drummer, Dash Hutton.

Lyric Stage Company celebrates anniversary season

Boston’s oldest professional theater, The Lyric Stage Company of Boston, is entering its 40th season this fall. Established in 1974 by Ron Ritchell and Polly Hogan, The Lyric Stage performed in the Community Church of Boston on Boylston Street. By 1991, it moved to its current location at 140 Clarendon Street.

Tedeschi Trucks Band excels with 'Made Up Mind'

For a band that just formed in 2010, Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB) has been remarkably productive over the past few years. While their 2011 album “Revelator” (which won the 2012 Grammy for Best Blues Album) was a fine debut, it only hinted at the group’s potential. In concert, the 11-piece blues-rock TTB is an improvisational force to be reckoned with, demonstrating a level of finesse and interplay between its members seen in few touring bands today. Fronted by husband and wife duo Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, TTB has clearly gained more experience in the past two years, and their progress is readily apparent on their second studio album, “Made Up Mind.” The group’s recent release successfully harnesses the power and energy displayed in the group’s live performances, resulting in a remarkable sophomore effort with excellent songwriting and tight structures — an album that finally showcases their true capabilities.

Boston Calling Music Festival returns to City Hall Plaza

After a wildly successful inaugural show last spring, the Boston Calling Music Festival returns to City Hall Plaza this weekend for round two. And the September edition of the two-day music extravaganza promises to be just as good, if not better, than the first.

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