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The Psychedelic Furs may not have invented rock & roll per se, but their influence since arriving on the post-punk scorched earth landscape four decades ago has reverberated and resonated among all those who cherish the sweet-and-sour spot where rawness and romanticism meet.

Gillian Tett is a columnist and member of the editorial board for the Financial Times. She writes a weekly column on Friday, covering a range of economic, financial, political and social issues. She also serves as Provost of King's College, Cambridge.

Step into a realm where imagination knows no limits. Since 1971, this celebrated troupe has tested the limits of human physicality with heart-stopping grace, acrobatic prowess, and breathtaking artistry. This summer, Pilobolus returns with Other Worlds Collection, a curated selection of dances that traverse the spaces we inhabit with wit, wisdom, and whimsy. The program features Bloodlines, a powerful piece that delves into the essence of family, honoring the evolving bonds that shape us across generations.

Prepare yourself for an evening of artistic brilliance! Dancing to music ranging from Alice Coltrane to Maurice Ravel, the virtuoso dancers of Alonzo King LINES Ballet ignite the stage, gliding through Mr. King’s evocative choreography, seamlessly blending the physical and metaphysical. This critically acclaimed program has captivated audiences worldwide and cemented LINES’ position at the forefront of contemporary dance. Music, dance, and storytelling collide in an unforgettable performance.

While president of the Royal Society (2015-2020), Ramakrishnan developed broader interest in science policy and public engagement. He is the author of Gene Machine, a frank popular memoir about the race for the structure of the ribosome, and Why We Perish: The New Science of Aging, and the Quest for Immortality (2024).

Guitarist/vocalist Keb' Mo' draws heavily on the old-fashioned country-blues style of Robert Johnson while keeping his sound contemporary with touches of soul and folksy storytelling. Shawn Colvin is one of the leading lights of the "new folk movement" that began in the late '80s.

One of the most impressive guitarists to emerge from the rich Bayous of Southern Louisiana in recent years, Tab Benoit's guitar tone can be recognized before his Otis-Redding-ish voice resonates from the speakers.

The Swell Season is back. After reconvening for a limited number of sold-out shows in March 2022, followed by a more extensive US tour in August 2023, the duo returns with new music. A studio session that started out as an effort to create a couple new singles to bring with them on tour, ended up yielding a full length album, fittingly titled ´Forward´.

With the 2014 formation of I’m With Her, singer/songwriters Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan, and Sara Watkins introduced an essential new force into the world of folk music.

Alison Gopnik is a professor of psychology and affiliate professor of philosophy at the University of California at Berkeley, and a member of the Berkeley AI Research Group. She received her BA from McGill University and her PhD. from Oxford University. She is a leader in the study of cognitive science and of children’s learning and development.

Grammy-nominated songwriter and pianist Jim Brickman is known for his chart-topping hits and captivating live performances.

Formed by lead vocalists and songwriters Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, acclaimed indie band Lucius is best known for their sinuous harmonies and highly-original, pop-noir musical artistry.