NEC's 1902 Huntington Ave building now a landmark

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New England Conservatory Building Designated City Landmark

The Boston Landmarks Commission approved landmark status for the New England Conservatory's Renaissance Revival building at 290 Huntington Avenue, which was completed in 1902. Founded in 1867 by Eben Tourjee, NEC is the oldest independent school of music in the United States, and its Jordan Hall is among the world's most acclaimed halls of its size for acoustics. Preservation officials note that Coretta Scott met her future husband, Martin Luther King Jr., on the building's steps while she was a student there.

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Peter Hook & The Light Play Citizens House of Blues Tonight

Bassist Peter Hook and his band perform Joy Division and New Order classics at Citizens House of Blues in Fenway tonight, Friday, September 4, at 7:30 p.m.

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Rutschman Homers Twice as Red Sox Rally Past Orioles, 6-5

In his first game back at Camden Yards since being traded, Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman hit two solo home runs as Boston rallied for a 6-5 win over Baltimore.

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Sheriff Steven Tompkins Acquitted in Federal Corruption Case

A federal jury acquitted Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins of corruption charges tied to a cannabis investment after three and a half hours of deliberation.

Dorchester Reporter

Boston Launches First Cohort of BPS AI Educator Ambassadors

Mayor Michelle Wu and BPS Superintendent Mary Skipper announced 25 secondary school educators as the city's first cohort of AI Educator Ambassadors to guide responsible AI use in classrooms.

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Election Board Meets Today on State Senate Recount Petition

The Boston Board of Election Commissioners meets virtually today, September 4, to certify signatures for a recount petition in the Suffolk and Middlesex state Senate race.

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First Fridays Returns to the MFA Tonight

MFA First Fridays runs tonight, September 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, with contemporary art, art-making, Spotlight Talks, and music by DJ Saucy Lady.

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Berklee Presents Free 'Dance Nation' Performance Tonight

Boston Conservatory at Berklee presents Clare Barron's play 'Dance Nation' at Studio 401, 31 Hemenway Street, tonight, September 4, at 8 p.m.

Berklee College of Music

Conservatory Voice Students Give Debut Recital Tonight

First-year Boston Conservatory voice students present a free debut recital at Seully Hall, 8 Fenway, tonight, September 4, at 8 p.m.

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City Offices, Schools, and Libraries Close for Labor Day

Federal, state, and municipal offices, courts, the RMV, public schools, libraries, and BCYF Community Centers close Monday, September 7 for Labor Day; trash pickup may be delayed.

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