Cover to covers: Turning old books into new quilts
Unconventional quilts by artists Larry Clifford and Alex Kalil will be on display in the Acton Free Public Library during January.
Arts
Building a holiday tradition, one gumdrop at a time
For 43 years, Andrea Resciniti has built grand gingerbread houses for all of Acton to enjoy.
Stoking a bright idea: Art project aims to foster hope, community
“We’re bringing our light together during dark times — literally and metaphorically” in a project called Brighter Together.
Plans to performance, Prism puts student musicians center stage
The annual winter concert will be performed in the CCHS auditorium at 7 p.m. Friday, December 19, and Saturday, December 20.
Opera51 will make magical Mozart music in concert production
“The Magic Flute” will be performed December 20 and 21 at the 51 Walden Performing Arts Center.
Rare form: Library acquires early photograph of Emerson
The image is believed to be the second or third earliest known photograph of America’s most famous Transcendentalist.
Acton Museum’s Family Trees celebrating its 30th year
Families can explore picture book-inspired trees, sit and read together, and participate in a scavenger hunt.
Spotted salamanders, fairy shrimp, and frogs populate award-winning children’s book
Linda Booth Sweeney drew on scientific research and storytelling to “invite kids into the magical, hidden world right under our noses.”
Authors to share dreams and schemes with teens and tweens at CCHS festival
The Young Adult Author Symposium will take place tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with sessions on writing and visual storytelling.
CCHS musicians tune up for spring Japan trip
“It’s an amazing way to kind of end my music career in Acton.”
Revolutionary transition: Museum exhibit recalls a pivotal era for Acton
Acton’s post-war period of disruption is on display in “Transformed by Revolution,” running until February 22, 2026.
Umbrella’s ‘Tick, Tick… Boom!’ chronicles a struggling artist’s ambitions
The show is based on the life of Jonathan Larson, whose most celebrated creation was the musical “Rent.”