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On Display at Follow Your Art: “The Little Things”
This month, visitors to the first floor gallery space at Follow Your Art Community Studios (FYACS) will see an exhibition of members' work called “The Little Things.”
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Local Writers Find Community at Follow Your Art Writers Studio
For the last five years, writers in Melrose have enjoyed a place to write and a community of fellow writers at the Writers Studio at Follow Your Art Community Studios (FYACS). Members of the Writers Studio include published authors and aspiring writers, and they represent a range of genres.
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Polymnia Shines in Haydn’s “Lord Nelson” Mass
On Saturday night, Polymnia Choral Society performed Franz Joseph Haydn’s “Lord Nelson” Mass alongside contemporary composer Elaine Hagenberg’s Illuminare. The choir performed the two works with orchestra and professional soloists in the Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School auditorium to a crowd of supporters and fans of classical music.
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The Black Legacy Project Reflects On Black American Experience Through Music
On Sunday evening, the Opening Doors Project presented the Black Legacy Project’s touring band in a concert of music centered the Black American experience. The band performed a mix of original songs and reimaginings of classic songs to express the pain and struggle of the fight for civil rights, and the hope and joy of working together in community.
Photo Credit: Raj Das, ED Photography
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Opening Doors Project To Host Black Legacy Project Concert
The Opening Doors Project will present a concert by the Black Legacy Project’s touring band on Sunday, March 2nd at 7pm at the Melrose Unitarian Universalist (UU) Church. The concert will be accompanied by a conversation led by Melrose-based singer-songwriter and Opening Doors Project co-founder Alastair Moock.
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Follow Your Art To Host a Variety of Community Events This Winter
Follow Your Art Community Studios (FYACS) is offering a number of new events aimed at community members with a variety of interests, experiences, and skill levels.
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Hometown Comedian Julie Nolan Hosts Residency at Knights of Columbus
Melrose native Julie Nolan, who is familiar to many Melrosians from her work on MMTV and her comedy shows in the area, will be launching a new set of monthly shows at the Knights of Columbus.
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Paper and Clay Celebrates 2nd Anniversary
This week, Paper and Clay, the local artisan gift shop and community crafting hub that has quickly become a community staple, is celebrating their second anniversary. After two years of experimentation and change - including three moves - Paper and Clay has settled into its role as a staple of the Melrose art scene and an exciting new destination in the revitalized Franklin Square.
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Local Author Sara Reish Desmond Debuts Short Story Collection
This month, Melrose resident and author Sara Reish Desmond launched her debut short story collection, What We Might Become. On October 15th, a full house at Follow Your Art Community Studios, in collaboration with Molly’s Bookstore, listened to her read from “Clay Girls,” the first story in the collection.
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Beethoven Society Returns for 98th Season of Free Concerts
The Beethoven Society of Melrose will launch their 98th season with a free concert at Melrose Highlands Congregational Church this coming Saturday, September 21st, at 3 pm.
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