Phaedra Scott is a writer, dramaturg and director in Boston whose reporting focuses on diversity and social consciousness. She was The ARTery's Community Arts Journalism Fellow.
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Board Games Are Growing In Popularity And Diversity, Thanks To Millennials
At Cambridge's Pandemonium Books & Games, there's a community of diverse people who gather to create stories, share advice, and welcome newcomers.
With School Shootings And Trump On TV, What's Appropriate For Children's Theater In 2018?
"Any time that you do a production for teens and for kids, it is very common for the adults to treat the kids as kids and to underestimate what they...
Nataly Zukerman's 'Israeli Stage' Residency — A Look Inside 'The Other Body'
The artist learned to walk after breaking a vertebra when she was 12. Now she puts her "invisible disability" onstage.
Boston's Cultural Institutions Explore How Technology Has Impacted Art
"Artists are using different types of technology pretty much like any other material. And artists have practically always adopted technology as soon as it was available."
Robot-Human Relationships? Cellphone Sofas? A Look At The 14 'Art + Tech' Exhibitions In The Boston Area
Through lectures, film screenings, exhibits and interactive experiences, 14 institutions are teaming up to question the role of technology in our daily lives.
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Lobster Roll Vs. Cheesesteak? Yo-Yo Ma Vs. The Roots? It's The Boston-Philly Cultural Super Bowl
Boston and Philadelphia cultural institutions and individuals square off as the Patriots and Eagles take the field.
'Museum Without A Home' Gains Temporary Shelter In Boston
Shoes, soccer balls and children's toys are put on pedestals to engage visitors in the conversation around refugee resettlement.
What Should An MLK Memorial In Boston Look Like?
As the nation marks the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, the city of Boston is requesting submissions for a memorial dedicated to the civil rights leader.
BLO, ParadiseMoves And Juventas Selected For Boston's Rehearsal Space Program
The program, part of the 10-year Boston Creates cultural plan, pairs arts organizations with underutilized spaces, like offices or even stores.
Our Immigrant Abuelitas, Nonnas And Grandmothers Take Their Place In A New Mural
A new mural in East Boston, part of the city's "To Immigrants with Love" campaign, celebrates the lives and legacy of the women who built the community.