Matthew Reed Baker

Matthew Reed Baker

Research + Arts Editor

Before joining Boston in June 2007, Baker was an associate editor at ForbesLife, where he ran the research department and wrote about arts and travel; a staff writer at media watchdog Brill's Content; and a researcher and copy editor for such publications as National Journal, Rolling Stone, and Rick Steves's travel books. He earned a double-major B.A. in English and Philosophy from Yale University and an M.S.J. from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He eternally thanks his parents for taking him to see foreign-language art films by age 5, the hallowed galleries of MoMA and the Uffizi by age 10, and David Mamet plays by age 12—and for letting him play his Sonic Youth and electric Miles Davis records in the car as a teenager.

Matthew Reed Baker'S latest stories

The South Shore Gets a New Arts Hub

The gloriously rehabbed Norwood Theatre hosts its first big show this weekend.

Clifford the Big Red Dog Turns 50

Vineyarder Norman Bridwell created Clifford a half-century ago. It was the best accident of his life.

Eight Arts Must-Sees in September

Bring in a new month with these arts and entertainment events in Boston.

Bruce Springsteen Blasts One at Fenway Park

In the first of two shows, the Boss had a grand old time in the Friendly Confines.

Arts Beat: Paint the Town

Graffiti made them the darlings of the gallery world. Now the ICA will make them a household name.

Eight Must-See Arts Events in August

A guide to this month's events, from rowdy to refined.

Welcome to Your Second Home, Liverpool FC

Yesterday, Fenway Park was more about the Mersey than the Muddy.

Eight Arts Must-Sees in July

A guide to upcoming arts and culture events, from the rowdy to refined.

Passion Pit Makes a Pit Stop

Your chance to party with the angst-ridden dance band is June 22.

The Best Boston Book You'll Buy

Forget Mezrich and McCullough. These middle schoolers are the local authors we should be proud of.