The Melrose Messenger
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Arts
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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West Foster Artisan Collaborative Shows Off Inspiration and Experimentation at Annual Holiday Pop Up
This weekend, the West Foster Artisan Collaborative (WFAC) hosted their annual holiday pop up at 114 West Foster Street, where six of the group’s seven artisans showed a range of works to prospective buyers as well as those who just wanted to browse and enjoy the art.
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Melrose Holiday Pops Celebrates the Season
The Melrose Symphony Orchestra and maestro Yoichi Udagawa were in high holiday spirits on Friday evening, December 13th at the first of two sold-out weekend holiday concerts by Melrose’s hometown orchestra. In response, the audience of Melrose friends and neighbors filled Memorial Hall with holiday-spirited camaraderie and civic pride.
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Melrose Symphony Orchestra Kicks Off 107th Season With Returning Guest Soloist
On Saturday evening, November 2nd, Memorial Hall was packed with audience members eager to hear the Melrose Symphony Orchestra (MSO) in their opening night concert for the 2024-25 season, their 107th.
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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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