CULTURE

Dave Mason, Songwriter Who Co-Founded Traffic, Dies at 79

The English singer and guitarist wrote mainstays of the classic-rock canon like “Feelin’ Alright?” and “Only You Know and I Know.” He also had a successful solo career. ​The English singer and guitarist wrote mainstays of the classic-rock canon like “Feelin’ Alright?” and “Only You Know and I Know.” He also had a successful solo […]

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Review: In ‘The Balusters,’ Neighborly Dysfunction Is on the Agenda

David Lindsay-Abaire’s comedy about a wealthy homeowners association thrown into disarray makes a case for the same social compact it skewers.David Lindsay-Abaire’s comedy about a wealthy homeowners association thrown into disarray makes a case for the same social compact it skewers. Read More

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Nate Smith Is Bringing a Big-Tent Approach to the Newport Jazz Festival

The Grammy-winning drummer — and the event’s latest artistic director — uses new-school methods to maintain the genre’s essential tradition: live collaboration.The Grammy-winning drummer — and the event’s latest artistic director — uses new-school methods to maintain the genre’s essential tradition: live collaboration. Read More

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America Is Anxious About Its 250th Birthday. So Are Historians.

At the annual meeting of the Organization of American Historians, scholars wrestled with what people want from national anniversaries — and whether historians can give it to them.At the annual meeting of the Organization of American Historians, scholars wrestled with what people want from national anniversaries — and whether historians can give it to them. Read

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