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  • Library: Basics of Creating a Family Archive

    Acton Memorial Library 486 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

    Location: Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library | 486 Main Street, Acton MA 01720 Learn how to create your own family archive and the basics of how to leave a digital legacy for future generations. Topics covered include the basics of archival storage, digital preservation, organizing your materials, and storytelling. About the presenter: Rhonda Chadwick is the author of the book Secrets from the Stacks, which reveals how to store, digitize and preserve documents to create a family archive and leave a personal legacy.  As a trained archivist, she has worked at numerous libraries, archives, and museums throughout southern New England, including

  • Open Door Theater is going to The Prom!

    Open Door Theater is going to The Prom!
    Dragonfly Theater (RJ Grey Jr HS) 16 Charter Road, Acton, MA

    Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens and the result is love that brings them all together. Winner

    $15 – $20

  • Open Door Theater is going to The Prom!

    Open Door Theater is going to The Prom!
    Dragonfly Theater (RJ Grey Jr HS) 16 Charter Road, Acton, MA

    Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens and the result is love that brings them all together. Winner

    $15 – $20

  • Open Door Theater is going to The Prom!

    Open Door Theater is going to The Prom!
    Dragonfly Theater (RJ Grey Jr HS) 16 Charter Road, Acton, MA

    Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens and the result is love that brings them all together. Winner

    $15 – $20

  • YV Art Museum Opening Reception

    YV Art Museum 68 Quarry Road, Acton, MA, United States

    This celebration will feature: A solo stone sculpture exhibition by David Adilman in the Gallery. "Giant Baby" – a sculpture and painting by Yin Peet in the main hall. A plaster painting installation by Chou Yu-Chen in the newly created Art Alley, located behind the ContainerMan Stage. A large projection screen in the main hall showcasing Bohan Chen’s ongoing film project—a collection of one-minute-a-day films created daily since July 2024. Additionally, the event will include an artists' talk to engage you in the discussions. Drinks and refreshments will be served. Admission: $15/ages 14-64, $10/under 14 & over 65

    $10 – $15

  • Library: Virtual – A History of Guinness Beer with Guinness Brewery Ambassador, Mike Reardon

    Acton Memorial Library 486 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

    Zoom This program is virtual. To register to go: https://tinyurl.com/kdhcm5sh We're so excited to chat with Mike Reardon, a Guinness Ambassador - a highly trained beer expert and storyteller who captivates Guinness lovers and audiences with the beer, culinary, and cultural history of this fantastic beer. So, sit back, relax, grab a pint (if you're over 21), and join us for this wonderful discussion to close out St. Paddy's Day month!