The Athenaeum Foundation revealed an $8 million plan to restore its historic Mass Ave theater, aiming to preserve the 1898 performance space while updating critical systems.

Donald Baumgartner, the Paper Machinery leader and major arts donor, has died at 95. He leaves an employee‑owned factory and new cultural landmarks.

ArtsWave approved nearly $9M in three‑year operating grants to 46 local arts groups, from multimillion‑dollar institutions to neighborhood ensembles.