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Sam Kissajukian's 300 Paintings debuted on Oct. 1 at the American Repertory Theater, a play detailing his unique life as an artist.

[Photo] “300 Paintings” goes beyond the script

Simon Dolev, Arts Managing Editor
November 6, 2025
"The Hills of California," directed by Loretta Greco, played at the Huntington Theatre in Boston from Sept. 12 through Oct. 12.

[Photo] “The Hills of California” is one step from greatness

Simon Dolev, Arts Managing Editor
October 25, 2025
Art Off the Wall lifts up emerging artists, giving them a platform to sell their work and to connect with other local artists.

[Photo] Art off the Wall champions accessibility and emerging artists

Simon Dolev, Arts Editor
June 3, 2025
"A Minecraft Movie" is bursting with passion and though it may not redefine cinema, if you find yourself with a few spare hours and want some simple enjoyment, watching this movie won't disapoint you.

[Photo] A Minecraft Movie: the building blocks of creativity

Simon Dolev, Arts Editors
June 3, 2025
Founded in 2010, "Sh!t-Faced Shakespeare" blends improvisation and classical theater to create a hysterical show to entertain the audience.

[Photo] Sh!t-Faced Shakespeare is an hour of distilled hilarity

Simon Dolev, Arts Editor
April 16, 2025
The art program at Boston Childrens Hospital helps make the experience better for long term patients. Programs like this one have inspired similar initiatives across the medical community.

[Photo] The art of healing at the Boston Children’s Hospital

Simon Dolev, Arts Editor
March 28, 2025
Teen employees at AFH are involved in not only the creation of art, but also business management and other practical skills, preparing them for future jobs.

[Photo] Teen creativity shines at Artists for Humanity

Simon Dolev, Arts Editor
January 26, 2025
Sophia Moon teaches a class on printmaking at the Art Lab. She explains that giving children a new way to express themselves artisticly makes them more creative.

[Photo] Art exploration with a twist at the Children’s Museum

Simon Dolev, Arts Editor
January 14, 2025
Senior Jesse Givens

[Photo] Gallery: 2024 Halloween costumes

Cypress Staff
October 31, 2024
On Friday, Oct. 18, students gathered at the band room to celebrate a festive evening of music and Halloween traditions.

[Photo] Halloween Open Mic Night an evening of spooky traditions

Simon Dolev, Arts Editor
October 28, 2024
Four poets read four poems in the Brookline library in Brookline Village on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The poems focused on themes of identity and nature.

[Photo] Poets go reading, four by four

Simon Dolev, Arts Editor
October 28, 2024
The Museum of Bad Art features art that would typically be considered “bad art” by art critics, putting a spotlight on pieces that challenge people’s understandings of what qualifies as good and bad art.

[Photo] Museum of Bad Art challenges the idea of what art can be

Simon Dolev, Staff Writer
May 20, 2024
SWANA Club members gather in room 346 after school every week to explore their identity with peers. They host discussions about being part of an underrepresented community and celebrate their roots together.

[Photo] SWANA Club navigates culture and identity

Simon Dolev, Staff Writer
April 25, 2024
The boys varsity ultimate team lost their first official game of the season against the Somerville Highlanders 11-5 on Wednesday, April 9, at Conway Park.

[Photo] Boys ultimate lost 11-5 against the Somerville Highlanders

Simon Dolev, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
The bookclubs at the Putterham Library and Brookline Public Library provide an opportunity for people to authentically discuss important topics in person, rather than online.

[Photo] Book groups at libraries spark conversation

Simon Dolev, Staff Writer
April 7, 2024
Each student adds two sentences to the whiteboard as Poetry Club works together to write a collective poem.

[Photo] Poetry Club offers inspiration through innovation

Simon Dolev, Staff Writer
December 20, 2023
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