Annie” as presented by its national touring company at the Lied Center for Performing Arts is the best production of the now 48-year-old musical that I’ve seen.

Dear Annie: I’m reaching out with a heavy heart and a mind full of memories. My oldest son, who once called me frequently and with whom I shared countless stories over long phone calls ...

Dear Annie: I’ve been married to my husband, “David,” for 12 years. We have two kids, “Ella” (9) and “Lucas” (6). Lately, I’ve been feeling like I’m doing everything alone.

Dear Annie: I’m reaching out with a heavy heart and a mind full of memories. My oldest son, who once called me frequently and with whom I shared countless stories over long phone calls ...

A showstopper for starters followed by dark depths, a quirky compilation after the interval: it’s what you might expect from Iván Fischer and his 42-year-old Budapest Festival Orchestra. All Prokofiev ...

Dear Annie: It saddens me to see so many people who don’t enjoy their jobs. I was fortunate; I spent 42 years as a teacher, and while my first year in a middle school was the toughest ...

DEAR ANNIE: I’m finding myself caught in the middle of life’s constant changes, and it feels like no one else is immune to this struggle. At 28, I’m grappling with the uncertainty of my ...

Kate Bush, Damon Albarn, Annie Lennox, Cat Stevens, The Clash and Hans Zimmer are among 1,000 artists featured on a new collaborative album surprise released on Tuesday, but you won’t hear any ...

DEAR ANNIE: I have been married for almost 20 years and have a 6-year-old daughter. I suffered an injury I was unaware I had even gotten. I was unknowingly bleeding to death internally.

From riot grrrl to hip-hop to Arkestra, the city’s smallest venues and largest stages won’t leave you wanting for live music this season.

Dear Annie: I’m struggling with a challenging dynamic in my five-year relationship with my boyfriend, “Tom.” While our relationship has been rocky, we’ve made progress recently ...

Dear Annie: From the time I was in second grade, I knew I wanted to be a writer. But everyone around me insisted it was a terrible idea. So, I chose the “safe” path and became a teacher ...