Performing Arts

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,…

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…

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…

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…

“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…

The annual dinner-theatre evening of the Acton Boxborough Regional High School Madrigals singing group attracted not only parents and friends of present performers and alumni who used to be in the group, but fans of the angelic voices and people who just happened to hear about the dinner.…

In the face of oppression, choosing joy is a radical act. Letting your light shine, even when forces around you conspire to block it out, is an act of resistance. Sharing and spreading that joy is even more powerful still because of its ability to inspire change. This…

Acton family Michael, Meredith and Dan Bergmann, screened their upcoming film, “Pointing Fingers,” at the Maynard Fine Arts Theatre on Saturday, May 9 for an audience of about 150 people. On the film’s website, “Pointing Fingers” is described as “the first-ever fiction feature film about, written by, and…

Set in New York City and Long Island during 1920s prohibition, “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” is a screwball comedy written by Joe DePietro with songs chosen from the catalog of George and Ira Gershwin. It centers around the romantic entanglements of Jimmy Winter, a rich…

Holi, the Indian celebration of spring, revolves around music, dancing, and making sure that all of your friends are covered in color! Four years ago, long-time Acton librarian Anshu Sood thought that Acton needed its own Holi celebration. Since the first fete, Holi at the library has grown…

CONCORD, Mass. – February 10, 2026 – Harper Lee’s 1960 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” sells nearly one million copies each year. But director Scott Edmiston says he is looking to create a uniquely theatrical retelling of the well-known book and film in a new stage…

Theater III’s dress rehearsal of Miss Holmes showed great promise for the upcoming production. Despite the expected level of technical issues being ironed out, the actors powered through and delivered without any interruptions. Their feat is all the more impressive considering the complexity of the show. Sherlock Holmes…