Arts
Music from the Library 2023
The Acton Players present INDECENT
Two Acton artists in Boston watercolor show
Acton Conservatory hosts lecture on music of the Enlightenment
‘Painting Our Stories’ opens at Reasons to Be Cheerful
Acton Free Public Programs and Events
Adult Programs “Stitch Circle” Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1 p.m. “Being with Grief: Part 3” Tuesday, Dec. 27, 7:15 p.m. on Zoom. “Watercolor Flowers” Friday, Jan. 6, 1 p.m. Teen Programs “Teen Dungeons and Dragons” Wednesday, Dec. 28, 3:30 p.m. “Teen Board Game Advisory Board” Thursday, Dec. 29, 3:30 p.m. Children’s Programs “Creative Drama Workshop for Kids” Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2 p.m. “Family Noon Years Eve Party!” Saturday, Dec. 31, 11:30 a.m.
Lift your voice in song
‘The Little Drummer Boy’ and his Acton connection
Written in 1941 by Acton resident Maureen Costello Belt The original name, “Carol of the Drum,” was later known as “The Little Drummer Boy ” when the Harry Simeone Chorale made the song popular in the year 1958. Most people know it best from the 1968 movie of the same name.
New Life Fine Arts presents ‘Celestial City’
The production features a cast of 37 and blends elements of John Bunyan’s 17th-century autobiography with his two most famous allegories. Evening performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and matinees are at 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Acton Women’s Chorus present ‘Songs of Peace and Promise’
The program features creative arrangements of “Coventry Carol”, “I Saw Three Ships,” and other beloved works from composers including Gabriel Fauré, Nicola Porpora, Cécile Chaminade, Z. Randall Stroope, and Bob Chilcott.
Beantown hepcats rock the town
On Sunday night, with the newly-lit Acton holiday tree sparkling sky high, the Beantown Swing’s rhythm section was in the pocket for three wild sets. Brass and wind sections pumped the crowd’s heart as they played Swing renditions of Christmas classics.