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Sunday, August 02, 2026 12:07 PM ET

Boston Globe - Entertainment

A centennial salute to Coltrane and Davis caps a full day at the Newport Jazz Festival - Kamasi Washington and Chief Adjuah's tribute set capped off one of the purest days of jazz at Fort Adams State Park in recent memory.

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MARK SHANAHAN -- Jeff Conolly, Boston garage rock legend and Lyres frontman, dies at 69 -- Conolly, nicknamed "Monoman" for his single-minded devotion to the sound in his head, had been recovering from treatment for bladder cancer.

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BOOKS -- The best local book events, Aug. 2-Aug. 8 -- All events are free and in-person unless otherwise noted.

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Get a move on: There are free dance lessons on the Esplanade on Mondays - It's called International Moves and Food, and each week features professional teaching artists introducing participants of all ages to a different style of dance.

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Summer Arts Guide - 80 fun concerts, festivals, shows, and more to check out around Boston this summer - From outdoor music festivals to comedy shows, here are the top events to check out in Boston and beyond this summer.

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All the movies you'll watch this summer

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10 NEW SHOWS TO WATCH THIS SUMMER

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Read more from our Summer Arts Guide

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For the sake of community and fun music, Boston Landmarks Orchestra performs its concerts for free -- The ensemble plays at the DCR Hatch Shell many Wednesdays during the summer.

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autopilot - 'The O.C.' was a teen fable of fun, sun, and affluenza - The series is a standout for its savvy examination of class and wealth.

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Boston at a Bargain: Donna Summer Disco Party, Salem's quadricentennial -- As August begins, our Boston at a Bargain roundup rounds up 11 ways to savor those final weeks of summer — without spending a dime.

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BOOKS -- Emily Wilson is in the spotlight for her scathing critique of Nolan's 'Odyssey,' but she's always been opinionated -- Wilson's bold, often negative review of Christopher Nolan's film "The Odyssey," which the director had said was largely based upon her translation, appeared this week in the London Review of Books. Then it blew up.

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Getting the lay of the land at Yale - Two photography shows offer unexpected views of landscape and W. Eugene Smith

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Ava DuVernay's '14th' documentary on Trump-contested birthright amendment -- The Netflix film will mark a return to nonfiction for Ava DuVernay, the filmmaker of "Selma" and "Origin," and a follow-up to DuVernay's 2016 film "13th," her examination of the legacy of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery.

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Filmmaker Ivy Meeropol talks #MeToo, Trump legal proceedings, and the making of her new documentary, 'Ask E. Jean' -- "Ask E. Jean" by filmmaker Ivy Meeropol dives into the life and career of E. Jean Carroll and her legal battles against President Trump.

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'And then suddenly, you're gone': With the searing 'Remake,' Cambridge documentary giant Ross McElwee grapples with the death of his son

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Five new movies and TV shows to stream this weekend

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A 'Calvin and Hobbes' exhibit comes to the Norman Rockwell Museum, and more local arts news

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Noah Kahan, Maine author make Barack Obama's summer favorites lists

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The Boston tour of 'Oh, Mary!' officially has a star

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Wildfires force George Clooney's family to evacuate their home in southern France

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E. B. White's 'Trumpet of the Swan' deserves to be adored alongside 'Stuart Little' and 'Charlotte's Web'

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Boston Ballet announces its roster for 2026-27

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Zac Brown is returning to his 'favorite place to play in the world' — Fenway Park

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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' is the same old story

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Don't fall for the 'Odyssey' IMAX 70mm okey-doke

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If you've never heard of the New England Vampire Panic, strap in!

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Ben Affleck teams up with 'Jeopardy!' champion to win $1 million prize on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'

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'Remake' is a haunting eulogy delivered through filmed memories

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Ogunquit Museum's 'American Conversations' takes a stab at genuine enlightenment

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Hollywood's secret weapon grew up in Cranston, R.I.

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The best things to do in and around Boston this weekend

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Billboard hits and a Grammys boycott: All about K-pop sensation BTS ahead of their Gillette takeover

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A school of Phish fans comes to Fenway this weekend. Is the ballpark ready?

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