Weekend Arts Picks: Elmo Edition

06:15

November 17, 2011

Elmo and puppeteer Kevin Clash of the film "Being Elmo" poses for a portrait in the Fender Music Lodge during the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. (AP Photo/Victoria Will)

It's Thursday, which means it's time to talk about what's happening in the world of music, film, and arts in and around Boston this weekend. This week, we've got documentaries, Rhode Island bands, blues, and performance art on our minds. What are your plans?

Guest:

Hilary Hughes, music & arts editor, The Weekly Dig

Hilary's Picks:

Deer Tick at Royale in Boston, Friday, November 18th
Kristin Hersh presents "Paradoxical Undressing" at the MFA, November 18th: 8 p.m.
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey at The Brattle: through December 1st

Anthony's Pick:

Shemekia Copeland: Thursday, November 17th at the Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River; and Friday, November 18th at The Bull Run in Shirley

This program aired on November 17, 2011.