From Slurpees to Shostakovich, an abandoned 7-Eleven becomes a home for classical music

From Slurpees to Shostakovich, an abandoned 7-Eleven becomes a home for classical music

Not everyone looks at the long-vacant husk of a former convenience store and gets visions of string quartets and piano recitals. But that’s exactly how it happened for Seth Boustead, the head of Access Contemporary Music.In February 2023, in a cab traveling on North Clark Street, Boustead saw the familiar sight of the empty store at 4116, once a 7-Eleven, before that a White Hen Pantry. This time, the window had a “for rent” sign. After the cab …