Books
Down the street from the gold-domed Massachusetts State House and Boston Common at 10 1/2 Beacon St. is the Boston Athenaeum, one of the oldest and most distinguished independent libraries in America.
Feb. 28, 1988
Entertainment & Arts
Among the San Diego brat pack studying at Juilliard these days, pianist Kenneth Bookstein has to work the hardest to stay in the public eye.
Sept. 6, 1986
The Boston State House may not be the “hub of the Solar System,” as Oliver Wendell Holmes’ famous quotation claims, but in the 1800s, Boston certainly was the cultural capital of the United States.
June 30, 1991
Once thought to be a masterpiece of colonial American art, a stolen painting of George Washington recently discovered in a San Marino home probably is more notable for its mysterious and controversial past than its dollar value.
Oct. 23, 1991
Looking presidential Texas-style, in coat, tie and blue jeans, Martin Sheen dashed over from his “West Wing” set at Warner’s to Universal Studios Hollywood’s Globe Theatre to receive an award from L.A.
Nov. 25, 2001
The Dante Club: A Novel, Matthew Pearl, Random House: 372 pp., $24.95
March 23, 2003
Travel & Experiences
At 23 minutes before midnight on March 24, 1969, a white Rolls-Royce pulled up in front of the Amsterdam Hilton.
May 20, 1990
TODAY * BRENTWOOD: Pat Heim, Susan Murphy and Susan Golant read “In the Company of Women,” Dutton’s, 11975 San Vicente Blvd. 2 p.m. (310) 476-6263.
Sept. 9, 2001
What would have been John Cage’s 100th birthday on Wednesday is being celebrated around the globe throughout the year.
Sept. 2, 2012
Events honoring John Cage at 100