Magdiela Matta
Former Staff
Magdiela Matta was the arts and culture reporting fellow for WBUR in 2021.
Magdiela graduated from Boston University in 2020 with a degree in journalism. She previously interned at WBUR's iLab with the Endless Thread podcast.
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5 things to do this weekend, including 'The Christmas Revels' and a celebration of lights
Plus, a sing-along to “The Sound of Music” and the Holiday Pops.
Reflecting on our favorite arts and culture moments of 2021
WBUR's arts and culture team reflects on moments from the year that provided reprieve, whether it was through a trip to the ICA or watching a movie at the cinema.
A spin on a classic — Boston's 'Urban Nutcracker' turns 20
The production, currently produced by City Ballet Boston, combines the 19th-century music of Tchaikovsky with the 20th-century jazz of Duke Ellington. The traditional ballet choreography is fused with tap, jazz,...
5 things to do this weekend, including an Edgar Allan Poe play and Langston Hughes' 'Black Nativity'
Plus, a cozy night at the Boston Children's Museum and a touring production of "A Christmas Carol."
Art students give old jewelry a major makeover
A special program to repurpose old jewelry brought together students and faculty from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, North Bennet Street School, and the School of the Museum...
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5 things to do this weekend, including a holiday stroll and 'The Great Animal Orchestra' at PEM
Plus, the world premiere of a musical at A.R.T. and a quintet performance.
5 things to do this weekend, including a Hanukkah celebration and a Charlie Brown Christmas show
Plus, a mystery thriller play and a virtual dance performance.
Shane Dylan's 'A Star or a Lonely Dreamer' fuses jazz, hip-hop and local talent
Dylan describes the album as “a tribute to Boston and to the music scene.” It blends his jazz-influenced compositions with local artists Red Shaydez, Tashawn Taylor, Amanda Shea, Jolee Gordon...
5 things to do this weekend, including a mural tour and chamber opera concert
Plus, the Festival of Trees and an art exhibit celebrating cars.
5 things to do this weekend, including a virtual concert and holiday lights at the zoo
Plus, two virtual art exhibitions and the Boston International Kids Film Festival.