Arts & Culture

Old Frog Pond Farm art worth noticing

September 12, 2026

by Meg Stafford

Old Frog Pond Farm’s 20th annual Outdoor Sculpture exhibit opened on August 26, and the reception with many of the artists, live music, and refreshments was held on Sunday, September 6. It drew a large, enthusiastic crowd, despite the iffy forecast, and the sounds of the music greeted…

Oversized art bends the mind

September 5, 2026

by Meg Stafford

There was not an obvious connection between the 21-foot tall resin “Heartless Man” and the 3D-printed giant faces of artist Yin Peet at the opening reception on Sunday, August 30 at the YV Museum on Quarry Road. However, as one listened to Yin Peet speak about the two…

Album featuring Acton pianist and producer debuts at #6 on Billboard

August 29, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

“Bridgetower Project” debuted at No. 6 on Billboard’s Traditional Classical Albums chart for the week of August 22, 2026. “Bridgetower Project” is a collaboration that features Rasa Vitkauskaite, an Acton resident and principal pianist of the Boston Philharmonic; Ilya Kaler, a Tchaikovsky Gold Medal-winning violinist; Rita Dove, Pulitzer…

Rule of Two regales with rock repertoire

August 29, 2026

by James Conboy

Aug. 20, Acton Memorial Library: From the Beatles, to Tom Petty, to Fleetwood Mac, to Four Non-blondes, the husband and wife duo Rule of Two covered a wide range of rock artists for a solid two hours in the library’s Meeting Room tonight. Emily Desmond, on bass, vocals,…

Betty’s Bounce Trio brings Django Rheinhardt jazz to Acton

August 15, 2026

by James Conboy

Aug. 6, Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room: On a hot August night, there were no complaints from eighteen Betty’s Bounce Trio fans when an outdoor plumbing issue changed the concert’s venue from the lawn to an air-conditioned space–and one with good acoustics, as well. The band comprises Audie…

Acton Woman’s Club members attend Westfield fundraiser

August 15, 2026

by Joan Milnes

Members of the Westfield Woman’s Club (WWC) reached out to the Acton Woman’s Club (AWC), inviting members to meet one another to share ideas about fundraising. A group from Westfield drove to Acton last fall for a casual lunch inside the clubhouse located at 504 Main Street. The…

Sculpture, pots, and paintings sparkle at gallery reception

August 8, 2026

by Meg Stafford

It is always welcoming to walk into E Drumm Designs’ light filled space of curated treasures at 21A Spruce Street, but especially so when Elisa Drumm Van Auken, owner, is hosting a reception for a new show. Such was the case July 31st, when artists Ariel Matisse and…

One reader’s trash, every reader’s treasure

August 1, 2026

Greg JarboeandMiriam Lezak

If you have ever wondered what happens to a book before it becomes a book, on Saturday, July 25, you could buy your way into that secret at the Silver Unicorn Bookstore. The occasion was the bookstore’s annual ARC Sale. This is one of the most anticipated traditions…

Discovery Museum Nature Play Festival: mud, bugs, and lots of fun

July 25, 2026

by Discovery Museum staff

Mud, bugs, leaves, twigs, flowers, fire, and other natural materials made for a fun day of nature exploration and learning for kids and families at Discovery Museum’s second annual free Nature Play Festival on Friday, July 10. More than 1,500 residents of Acton and beyond enjoyed the festival…

Built on dedication: Boston Area Gleaners cuts ribbon on new distribution center

July 25, 2026

Jeff BrownandDana Lissy

What was once a lettuce field is now the site of a brand new 17,000 square-foot distribution center for the Boston Area Gleaners. On July 16, about 120 people gathered at Stonefield Farm in Acton for the official ribbon cutting. Attendees spanned the range of the Gleaners’ community,…

K-style baking with Acton local Esther Kim

July 18, 2026

by Joan Milnes

She studied classical piano in her native South Korea and earned a master’s degree in Worship Leadership at Dallas Baptist University in Texas. Now she plays the piano and organ during worship services at the United Church of Christ Boxborough, and she teaches piano. So how did the…

Acton celebrates the country’s 250th anniversary at NARA Park with games, commemorations, and lasers

July 11, 2026

by Shivank Shroff

On Thursday, July 2, hundreds of members of Acton’s community gathered for the decades-old Independence Day Celebration at NARA Park for a day of festivities, history, music, and laser shows. The event took place from 4:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., signaling one of the final celebrations Acton has…

The messy, human story behind “When the Declaration of Independence Was News”

July 11, 2026

by Greg Jarboe

For most of us, the Declaration of Independence exists in two familiar images: the elegant, faded parchment behind glass at the National Archives and John Trumbull’s grand painting of the founders gathered in Independence Hall. Both, it turns out, are a little misleading. And on Thursday, June 25,…

251st Acton Bugles Across America Ceremony Features Declaration of Independence

July 11, 2026

by Katrina Buck

On Sunday, July 5, 2026, the Acton Bugles Across America conducted its 251st consecutive monthly ceremony at the Acton War Memorial. The gathering of 38 attendees coincided with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the republic and was intended to provide an opportunity to honor the veterans…

Acton community gathers to celebrate Juneteenth through history, art, and joy

June 27, 2026

by Diane Randolph Jones

Community members gathered on Friday, June 19, for the Town of Acton’s Juneteenth Celebration, a joyful afternoon centered on history, freedom, cultural preservation, and the power of Black art. The celebration was hosted by the Town of Acton’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEIC) in collaboration with Acton…

Acton marks 250th Anniversary with stirring reading of local history play and Declaration of Independence

June 27, 2026

by Stephen Trimble

Eighty residents gathered at the Acton Congregational Church on Sunday, June 14, at 2 p.m. for a dramatic reading commemorating the 250th anniversary of Acton’s pivotal Town Meeting vote for independence from Great Britain — a vote cast on that very date in 1776. The performance, titled “Declaring…

Black and white ink drawing shows of someone's feet, in black shoes, resting on a stuffed-cushion couch, with a crowded counter full of dirty dishes and pots in the rear, under two windows with brushes and little vases of flowers on the window sill.

Acton Exchange Team members kick their feet up

June 27, 2026

by Franny Osman

This coming week, the Acton Exchange Team is taking a break. That doesn’t mean you have to! As you and your family or friends partake in an Independence Day celebration, historic re-enactment, or even a local camp or summer school, please write about it and send a short…

Acton Hosts 2026 Boston International Asian Music Festival

June 20, 2026

by Meghan Li

On June 13, the 2026 Boston International Asian Music Festival brought together performers, community leaders, elected officials, and residents from across Massachusetts for a vibrant celebration of Asian cultures through contemporary and tradition music, dance, and other cultural arts. Held at NARA Park in Acton, the festival highlighted…

My Dearest Friend: A play about letters and revolution

June 20, 2026

by Miriam Lezak

On June 15, the new Time Travel Theatrical Company presented “My Dearest Friend: A Play About John and Abigail Adams” at Great Road Church in Acton. The play, written by Peter Manos, is based on the letters written by John and Abigail over the decades before, during, and…

Theatre III’s The Great Race delivers light-hearted lessons

June 13, 2026

by Dana Lissy

“Everyone needs help now and then.” These are gentle words of wisdom passed on from grandparent to grandchild in The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac, the latest performance in Theatre III’s Child’s Play series running June 13–14 and 20–21. (To learn more about how this…

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