Arts

• Boston to develop new affordable artist workspaces, housing

  The city plans to turn a Brighton parcel into 40,000 square feet of affordable rehearsal space.

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• 3 low-cost ways of having fun in Portsmouth, N.H.

  Enjoy music, movies, tours, and exhibits.

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• Review & setlist: Linkin Park’s new singer, Emily Armstrong, proved herself repeatedly at TD Garden

  Taking over for the late Chester Bennington, Armstrong knew to let Linkin Park be Linkin Park.

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• Here are local events near you in August

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• Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival returns with star power and cultural legacy

  For two-plus decades, the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival has been a cultural reunion, a summer sanctuary and a safe haven where some of the industry's most influential voices converge in Oak Bluffs.

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• Can part of the Kennedy Center be renamed for the Trumps? How about all of it?

  The short answer: It depends on who is doing the renaming.

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• More photos from a stunning Newport Folk Fest

  Photographer Ben Stas was there for all three days of this year's edition of the iconic festival.

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• 7 must-see acts at Newport Folk Festival this weekend

  From Flavor Flav and Chuck D to Margo Price and Lukas Nelson, Newport is lit this year.

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• Wu announces more than 2 dozen free arts, cultural programs planned for City Hall Plaza

  “We are thrilled to welcome such talented artists and creatives this season, reflecting our city’s rich diversity and contributing to City Hall Plaza as a welcoming spot throughout the year,” Wu said.

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• From Simpsons to Springsteen: Tufts alum Hank Azaria’s latest character is The Boss

  Azaria — who's bringing his uncanny Bruce tribute to Mass. and R.I. — talks Conan, getting sober, and which Simpsons characters are based on real Boston residents.

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