For more than a century, the Melrose Symphony Orchestra has been performing for the community, sharing the joy of live music with people of all ages. This winter, they've been busy preparing for a pair of concerts in March that will appeal to opera lovers, local kids, and everyone in between! Yoichi Udagawa, the Symphony's longtime Conductor and Musical Director, returns to the show to talk with Nichole about the Orchestra's storied history, how they try to make classical music accessible to every music lover, and details of the upcoming shows.

For more than a century, the Melrose Symphony Orchestra has been performing for the community, sharing the joy of live music with people of all ages. This winter, they've been busy preparing for a pair of concerts in March that will appeal to opera lovers, local kids, and everyone in between! Yoichi Udagawa, the Symphony's longtime Conductor and Musical Director, returns to the show to talk with Nichole about the Orchestra's storied history, how they try to make classical music accessible to every music lover, and details of the upcoming shows.

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From the Opera to the "Petting Zoo": Melrose Symphony Orchestra's Winter Concerts

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February is Black History Month, and the Freedom Trail Foundation in Boston is celebrating by offering "African-American Patriots" tours. These special tours highlight Black Bostonians, civil rights leaders, politicians, and others who helped to shape the city, and our country, as we know it today. Kelli Strong, a guide with the Freedom Trail Foundation, returns to the show to share all the information you need about these meaningful tours.

February is Black History Month, and the Freedom Trail Foundation in Boston is celebrating by offering "African-American Patriots" tours. These special tours highlight Black Bostonians, civil rights leaders, politicians, and others who helped to shape the city, and our country, as we know it today. Kelli Strong, a guide with the Freedom Trail Foundation, returns to the show to share all the information you need about these meaningful tours.

Honoring Boston's "African-American Patriots" on the Freedom Trail

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With another round of bitter, Arctic cold coming into the region, you may want to crank the heat and keep your house toasty warm. Unfortunately, many Massachusetts residents are nervous about doing so because the cost of energy is so high these days, and doesn't appear to be getting much better anytime soon. An under-utilized program called HEAP can offer some relief, but community action groups say many residents don't even realize they qualify. Liz Berube, Executive Director of Citizens for Citizens in Fall River, shares all the details with Nichole on this week's show.

With another round of bitter, Arctic cold coming into the region, you may want to crank the heat and keep your house toasty warm. Unfortunately, many Massachusetts residents are nervous about doing so because the cost of energy is so high these days, and doesn't appear to be getting much better anytime soon. An under-utilized program called HEAP can offer some relief, but community action groups say many residents don't even realize they qualify. Liz Berube, Executive Director of Citizens for Citizens in Fall River, shares all the details with Nichole on this week's show.

Warmth Without Worry: HEAP Offers Relief from Skyrocketing Energy Costs

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It's rare these days to save your memories in a physical photo album, but there's nothing like being able to hold a photo or family artifact in your hands to remember loved ones. In an increasingly digital world, two Harvard Business School students decided to embrace generative AI to capture and preserve memories through illustrated books, which they're now doing with a new kiosk at the Harvard COOP. Co-founder Brayan Romero talks with Nichole about the technology, how his family motivated its development, and how you can try it out for yourself.

It's rare these days to save your memories in a physical photo album, but there's nothing like being able to hold a photo or family artifact in your hands to remember loved ones. In an increasingly digital world, two Harvard Business School students decided to embrace generative AI to capture and preserve memories through illustrated books, which they're now doing with a new kiosk at the Harvard COOP. Co-founder Brayan Romero talks with Nichole about the technology, how his family motivated its development, and how you can try it out for yourself.

"Storyfave" Embraces Technology and Tradition to Preserve Family Memories

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From the Opera to the "Petting Zoo": Melrose Symphony Orchestra's Winter Concerts

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