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BOOKS -- Local bestsellers for the week ended April 12 -- Based on reporting from the independent booksellers of the New England Independent Booksellers Association and IndieBound.

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La Peste opened for the Ramones. Ric Ocasek mentored them. But they released only two songs — until now. -- The short-lived Boston band is back in the spotlight with a new collection of unreleased music called "I Don't Know Right From Wrong: Lost La Peste 1976-1979 Vol. 1."

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On a sale rack in New Orleans, I found threads of my past

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the rundown - A 24-hour music marathon at Berklee, Susan Tedeschi headlines a block party, and more arts news - Plus, The Theater Offensive is now a producing partner for the new musical "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."

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Berklee to honor Jill Scott, Jacob Collier, and Vinnie Colaiuta at 2026 commencement ceremony - The trio of stars will be celebrated for their contributions to the music industry at this year's festivities.

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STORY BEHIND THE BOOK -- The novelist Jayne Anne Phillips took to nonfiction to remember her roots in 'Small Town Girls' -- The essays in the book were written over many years, says author Jayne Anne Phillips, but they go together to make up a memoir that moves from Phillips's childhood in Buckhannon, West Virginia, back through the generations of women who came before her and forward to her own distinguished career as a writer of fiction.

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odie henderson review - The Boston-based dark comedy 'The Drama' stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. Our critic gave it zero stars. If you knew the twist in the movie, you wouldn't go see it.

16 days ago

Why isn't there a 'Real Housewives of Boston'?

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A new PBS Thoreau documentary helps convert a skeptic

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Last year, the New Pornographers worried a scandal might end the band. Now they're back with a new drummer and a new album. -- Equipped with a new drummer, the group performs at the Wilbur April 22 to promote their 10th album, "The Former Site Of."

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Mark Feeney review | ★★1/2 - Bob Odenkirk's 'Normal' is about half of a good movie - A dry, understated actioner devolves into gratuitous violence in its second half.

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At local museums, the countdown continues to July 4 and the 250th -- Two exhibits at the Massachusetts Historical Society and the Concord Museum commemorate the Declaration of Independence.

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The Eric Carle Museum takes a look at an overlooked genre: Picture books with actual photographs -- The Eric Carle Museum takes a look at an overlooked genre, photography in children's books.

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QUICK BITE - This Boston restaurant is like a 'Canadian Cheesecake Factory' The first US outpost of Cactus Club Cafe has won a following in Boston for its stylish, something-for-everyone vibe.

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Four takeaways from Noah Kahan's new Netflix documentary -- "Noah Kahan: Out of Body" offers an intimate look at the singer-songwriter's New England upbringing and rise to stardom.

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In 'Nothing to See Here: Watts,' those affected by gang violence filmed their own documentary -- The film screens at the Coolidge Corner Theater on Tuesday night.

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Boston Theater Critics Association reveals list of Elliot Norton nominees

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Branden Jacobs-Jenkins's Tony-winning 'Purpose' will launch the new season at the Huntington

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'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' episode 3: Panic at the disco

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Barbara Gordon, who wrote memoir of pill addiction, dies at 90

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Zoo animals eat famous flowers from Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

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Pawtucket stadium to host summer music festival, with headliners including Sublime and The Roots

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When Lewis and Clark set out to explore the West, they had a lot of help

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Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater announces cancellation of next season, suspension of operations

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Why 'Malcolm in the Middle' star Erik Per Sullivan turned down the reboot

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'Margo's Got Money Troubles,' and an OnlyFans following, in David E. Kelley's new series

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'Lorne' is a superficial portrait of a comedy legend

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'I cannot find a way to feel safe.' An artist hid from violence in Mexico, then from ICE in the US.

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Madonna announces new album, a sequel two decades later, 'Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II'

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Are you a music fan looking for love? Consider a music dating app — and Record Store Day.

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Your guide to can't-miss Boston releases arriving this Record Store Day

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Fulfilling a dream — and a want ad — violists serenade customers at Quincy Gas

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The Last Dinner Party's new LP is a second helping of baroque pop and dark whimsy

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