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True Tickets Launches Secure, Contactless Ticketing for Boston Symphony Orchestra with Its First Event of the 2021 Tanglewood Season —The Boston Pops July 4th Spectacular

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Entertainment, Technology, Music, Mobile, Wireless, Events, Concerts, Software, Internet, Culture of Boston, Massachusetts counties, Massachusetts culture, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Tanglewood, Boston Pops Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Lenox, Massachusetts

The Boston Pops July 4th Spectacular Concert returned to Tanglewood with new health and safety protocols in place, including contactless digital ticketing.

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  • The Boston Pops July 4th Spectacular Concert returned to Tanglewood with new health and safety protocols in place, including contactless digital ticketing.
  • Tanglewood one of the countrys preeminent summer music festivals is also the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
  • True Tickets is a secure contactless digital ticketing service that can be tailored to a venues specific needs.
  • Further information about Tanglewood can be found at www.tanglewood.org ; further details about the Tanglewood Learning Institute can be found at www.tli.org .

Pritzker Laureate Balkrishna Doshi to Deliver Primary Speech at The Boston Architectural College's 2021 Commencement

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Friday, May 14, 2021
Architecture, B. V. Doshi, Gujarati people, Architects, Massachusetts culture, Modernist architects, Doshi, Boston Architectural College, Le Corbusier, Balkrishna

b'BOSTON, May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned international architect, urban planner, educator, and Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate Balkrishna Doshi to receive an Honorary Doctorate and deliver The Boston Architectural College\'s primary speech at its virtual commencement Friday, May 28.\n"It is an immense honor to have Balkrishna Doshi deliver the BAC\'s commencement address to the graduating class this year," said President Mahesh Daas.

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  • b'BOSTON, May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned international architect, urban planner, educator, and Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate Balkrishna Doshi to receive an Honorary Doctorate and deliver The Boston Architectural College\'s primary speech at its virtual commencement Friday, May 28.\n"It is an immense honor to have Balkrishna Doshi deliver the BAC\'s commencement address to the graduating class this year," said President Mahesh Daas.
  • "His legendary work has made outstanding contributions to the world culture, transformed communities and inspired generations of designersincluding me.
  • "\nInfluenced by 20th-century architectural giants Le Corbusier (Charles-douard Jeanneret) and Louis Kahn, Prof. Doshi\'s 70-year legacy is one of education, thought leadership, and ethics.
  • In 2005, the BAC became the first institution in the U.S. to offer an accredited online degree in architecture.

Pritzker Laureate Balkrishna Doshi to Deliver Primary Speech at The Boston Architectural College's 2021 Commencement

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Friday, May 14, 2021
Architecture, B. V. Doshi, Gujarati people, Massachusetts culture, Architects, Modernist architects, Doshi, Boston Architectural College, Le Corbusier

b'BOSTON, May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned international architect, urban planner, educator, and Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate Balkrishna Doshi to receive an Honorary Doctorate and deliver The Boston Architectural College\'s primary speech at its virtual commencement Friday, May 28.\nBalkrishna Doshi is uniquely suited to address The Boston Architectural College\'s latest generation of design leaders.\n"It is an immense honor to have Balkrishna Doshi deliver the BAC\'s commencement address to the graduating class this year," said President Mahesh Daas.

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  • b'BOSTON, May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned international architect, urban planner, educator, and Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate Balkrishna Doshi to receive an Honorary Doctorate and deliver The Boston Architectural College\'s primary speech at its virtual commencement Friday, May 28.\nBalkrishna Doshi is uniquely suited to address The Boston Architectural College\'s latest generation of design leaders.\n"It is an immense honor to have Balkrishna Doshi deliver the BAC\'s commencement address to the graduating class this year," said President Mahesh Daas.
  • "\nInfluenced by 20th-century architectural giants Le Corbusier (Charles-douard Jeanneret) and Louis Kahn, Prof. Doshi\'s 70-year legacy is one of education, thought leadership, and ethics.
  • In anticipation of the event, Prof. Doshi was "...truly humbled in accepting this Honorary Doctorate from The Boston Architectural College, and sends heartfelt gratitude to the trustees, students, faculty members and alumni of The Boston Architectural College.
  • In 2005, the BAC became the first institution in the U.S. to offer an accredited online degree in architecture.

App Store Debuts a Colorful, New Path to Playing Music

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Back Bay, Boston, Berklee College of Music, Culture of Boston, Guitar chord, Matrix, Harmony, Array, Boston, Massachusetts culture, American culture

One prominent Berklee College of Music professor called it "absolutely brilliant.

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  • One prominent Berklee College of Music professor called it "absolutely brilliant.
  • "\nMajor Harmony LLC is an innovative, diversified and technologically savvy multi-media company developing an exciting array of high-quality products.
  • It\'s by following this animated fellow through some simple "play the colors" lessons that the new ChordLand app can be explored.
  • Geared for intermediate and advanced players, it applies the same Harmony Matrix method and color-coded approach to the guitar\'s fretboard.

Boston Marathon Partners with Global Fundraising Platform GivenGain for 125th Race

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Sports, World Marathon Majors, Sport of athletics, Boston Athletic Association, Boston Marathon, Boston Marathon bombing, Massachusetts culture, Zwift, Marathons

"We are very excited to partner with the Boston Marathon to provide a meaningful fundraising experience for dedicated runners around the world," says Marius Mar, Global Director of Operations and Partnerships at GivenGain.

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  • "We are very excited to partner with the Boston Marathon to provide a meaningful fundraising experience for dedicated runners around the world," says Marius Mar, Global Director of Operations and Partnerships at GivenGain.
  • "The Boston Athletic Association is proud to partner with GivenGain as the official fundraising partner of the Boston Marathon," says Nicole Juri, B.A.A.
  • Together, we'll strive to reach new fundraising heights through the Boston Marathon Official Charity Program."
  • The GivenGain platform is constantly undergoing innovation and enhancements, currently naming leading brands like Rosterfy and Zwift among its integration partners.

Recording Academy® Partners With Berklee College of Music and Arizona State University to Conduct Study on Women's Representation Across the Music Industry

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Friday, March 5, 2021
Entertainment, Education, Consumer, Women, Music, University, Back Bay, Boston, Berklee College of Music, Culture of Boston, Boston, Arizona State University, Massachusetts culture, American culture

The Recording Academy, Berklee College of Music and Arizona State University announced today that they have partnered to conduct a study focused on women's representation spanning all sectors of the music industry.

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  • The Recording Academy, Berklee College of Music and Arizona State University announced today that they have partnered to conduct a study focused on women's representation spanning all sectors of the music industry.
  • The forthcoming study with Berklee and ASU is not the first initiative put in place by the Recording Academy addressing women's representation in music.
  • In order to accelerate our goals, we are excited to partner with the Berklee College of Music and Arizona State University on this study.
  • We look forward to working with the Recording Academy to develop strong methodology for this study and to authentically address the lack of women representation in the music industry."

Boston Architectural College Celebrates Largest Gift In Its History

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
Massachusetts culture, Back Bay, Boston, Boston Architectural College, Architecture of the United States, BAC, Tom and Ray Magliozzi, Massachusetts

BOSTON, Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Boston Architectural College (BAC) is pleased to announce today it has received a seven-figure bequest from Trustee Judy Nitsch in honor of her late husband and BAC alumnus, James "Tony" Magliozzi, B.Arch '62.

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Boston Architectural College (BAC) is pleased to announce today it has received a seven-figure bequest from Trustee Judy Nitsch in honor of her late husband and BAC alumnus, James "Tony" Magliozzi, B.Arch '62.
  • Endowed Fund, and is the largest legacy agreement in the BAC's history, which will positively transform its campus as a key component of the recently launched 'BAC to the Future' strategic plan.
  • "Our new strategic plan aims to expand the BAC's reach to serve people in Boston and around the world through exceptional onsite and online learning experiences," said President Mahesh Daas.
  • The Boston Architectural College is a recognized institution with a diverse student population representing 35 countries.

Boston Architectural College Announces New Vision and Strategic Plan Highlighting Innovation and Expanding Global Access to Future-Oriented Design Education

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Education, Articles, Massachusetts culture, Back Bay, Boston, Boston Architectural College, Critical pedagogy, Educational psychology, Philosophy of education, BAC, Experiential education

BOSTON, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boston Architectural College (BAC) today announced the launching of its bold new vision through its 'BAC to the Future' strategic plan.

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boston Architectural College (BAC) today announced the launching of its bold new vision through its 'BAC to the Future' strategic plan.
  • "This bold initiative demonstrates the institution's long-term commitment to inclusive access to world-class design education for all students," said Daas.
  • Founded 131 years ago, The Boston Architectural College is a recognized institution providing excellence in practice-integrated design education to members of diverse communitieswith students representing 35 countries.
  • The BAC upholds the importance of inclusive admission, diversity, innovation, dedicated faculty, and the intrinsic value of both academic and experiential education.

With few options for summer child care, Sun Life U.S. partners with Boston Children's Museum on virtual summer program for employees' kids

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Monday, July 13, 2020
Lansing, Michigan, Boston Children's Museum, Massachusetts culture

The program, called Explore It, starts this week and uses online programming to get kids offline with creative, fun and educational activities to do at home.

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  • The program, called Explore It, starts this week and uses online programming to get kids offline with creative, fun and educational activities to do at home.
  • "We're excited to be able to work with Sun Life to support children and families this summer, and to extend the program to other families in need," said Melissa Higgins, senior director of STEAM at Boston Children's Museum.
  • "It's great to be able to bring the spirit of Boston Children's Museum to families in their homes.
  • ), except in New York, where policies are issued by Sun Life and Health Insurance Company (U.S.) (Lansing, Mich.).

Brightcove Powers Boston Symphony Orchestra’s First-Ever Tanglewood 2020 Online Festival

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Monday, June 29, 2020
Software, Networks, Online, Entertainment, Events, Concerts, Data management, Technology, General Entertainment, Other Entertainment, Music, Audio, Video, Telecommunications, Massachusetts culture, Massachusetts counties, Massachusetts, Culture of Boston, Tanglewood, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Brightcove, Lenox, Massachusetts, Tanglewood Music Festival, Tanglewood Music Center

Brightcove Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOV), the worlds leading video technology platform, today announced its video technology will be powering the Tanglewood 2020 Online Festival .

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  • Brightcove Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOV), the worlds leading video technology platform, today announced its video technology will be powering the Tanglewood 2020 Online Festival .
  • Tanglewood, located in the scenic Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts, has been the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) since 1937, offering live classical music performances to its audiences every summer.
  • This year, due to the impact of COVID-19, the BSO will offer Tanglewood performances, both new and retrospective, as online events only.
  • Below are a few of the artists that Tanglewood audiences can expect to see online throughout July and August.