What’s happening this spring? Shake off winter with these 30 arts events.

Globe critics share their recommendations in theater, books, classical music, visual arts, and dance across New England as the flowers bloom.

Shaina Taub wants us to remember these pioneers’ stories.

The Vermont native’s Tony-winning musical Suffs, about women’s quest for the vote, brings the movement’s activists to life. Taub told writer James Sullivan she found inspiration the morning after Hillary Clinton lost the 2016 election to continue work on Suffs.

Six artists on where they find inspiration.

Local creatives describe the New England places and activities that revive them, and in some cases, help inspire new projects. 

PERSPECTIVE

Boston is trying to fix its zoning mess. My bathroom can’t wait.

By the time writer Bart Tocci gets permission to build a 50-square-foot bathroom in his home, his boys may be potty trained — they may even be fully grown adult men. Home improvement in Boston shouldn't be this hard. 

CONNECTIONS

Sam and I step into 1919

When writer Michael F. Fitzgerald and his friend decided to check out an interactive concert of a classic Yeats poem, they weren't sure what to expect. 

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THE BIG DAY

They found love in a hopelessly loud place

Friends had to drag homebodies Carly and Aaron to an EDM concert. Once there, Carly made a bold move.

Apply to have your wedding featured in The Big Day. Read other couples’  love stories here.

LOVE LETTERS

Disconnect   
“I’m not sure I am in love with my husband. How do I know?” A letter-writer feels disconnected from her husband. Meredith shares her advice.   

Submit your relationship questions. And check out the Love Letters podcast here.

DINNER WITH CUPID

“He was attractive and approachable — warm smile, relaxed, pulled together.” Can this “very involved dad” win over an outdoorsy librarian?

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