Events

Join tour guide Amy Cole for a walking tour of South Acton’s historic Mill Corner. You will learn about Acton’s earliest colonial settlement and its development into a hub of industry and commerce, while also learning about the people, the places and the practices that shaped our town’s, as well as our nation’s, history. Space is limited and registration is required. Register at: tinyurl.com/May16-Acton250. Registrants will be emailed parking and meeting details

Audiences of all ages are invited to join us for Disney’s Descendants! Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films! Tickets available at abdrama.org.  

The orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, performs Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 with Ann Moss as soprano soloist. Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 is a comparatively short work, lasting less than an hour. The final movement of the symphony is a song “The Heavenly Life” with orchestra accompaniment, sung by a soprano. The words, which come from German folk poetry, are about a child’s naïve view of heaven. The preceding three movements lead up to this song. There are many pleasant tunes and the cozy sound of sleigh bells, but there are disquieting passages as well. For example, the second

The orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, performs Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 with Ann Moss as soprano soloist. Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 is a comparatively short work, lasting less than an hour. The final movement of the symphony is a song “The Heavenly Life” with orchestra accompaniment, sung by a soprano. The words, which come from German folk poetry, are about a child’s naïve view of heaven. The preceding three movements lead up to this song. There are many pleasant tunes and the cozy sound of sleigh bells, but there are disquieting passages as well. For example, the second

We all have thoughts and feelings about the rise of book bannings in America so this is a great opportunity to have a discussion about it! Sign up for the Zoom link here!  

Enjoy an hour of classical music for the piano inspired by dancing with Sivan Etedgee, who blends performance with lecture. Composers include Bach, Chopin, Granados, and more! Sivan Etedgee appears frequently as a recitalist, chamber musician, and lecturer, giving many performances and presentations each year. He is also a dedicated piano teacher. His programs at the Senior Center are always enthusiastically received! Open to out-of-towners age 60+ for $5

The Opioid Settlement is a stream of funding for Massachusetts cities and towns to address substance misuse and substance use disorder. The fund is a result of a class action lawsuit against makers and distributors of opioids from the early 2000's to the date of the settlement by the Attorney General's Office. Each community's funding is based on a few factors, but the really important thing to know is how we can spend the money. To understand this, we will review the scope of substance use disorders and supports to help people lead healthier lives. Presented by Acton's Director of