I stopped by the Arts Center last weekend to check out their first exhibit of the year. The show features the work of Algonquin seniors and includes drawing, painting, photography, and collage pieces. Here’s a peak, but to see for yourself, stop by the Arts Center from 1:00 to 4:00 on either Saturday or Sunday. Read the full article → from A look at the Algonquin Seniors art exhibit
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Fire Ball tickets on sale Saturday
If you haven’t purchased tickets for the Southborough Fire Ball yet, you’re running out of time. The Fire Ball is a fundraiser for the purchase of a new aerial ladder truck for the fire department, and 150 of your neighbors have already bought their tickets. The good news is you’ll have an opportunity to pick Read the full article → from Fire Ball tickets on sale Saturday
The man behind the Buffalo Soldier exhibit
“I was there when the Army was segregated, and I was there when the Army was integrated. The second was definitely better.” Southborough resident Pete DePina spent ten years in the Army in the 1950’s. Decades later he started a collection of Buffalo Soldiers memorabilia that now fills the Southborough Historical Museum, and then some. Read the full article → from The man behind the Buffalo Soldier exhibit
Southborough’s own Cindy Lou Who
Looking for something fun to do with your kids during school vacation next week? How about a matinee of Wheelock Family Theatre’s production of Seussical the Musical featuring 10-year-old Lexi Ryan from Southborough as the iconic Cindy Lou Who. Earlier this season, Lexi, a student at Neary, played the Ghost of Christmas Past in The Read the full article → from Southborough’s own Cindy Lou Who
What to do this weekend
It’s Valentine’s Day weekend. Take in a show at the Steeple Coffeehouse with a discounted dinner beforehand. Stroll through the newly-reopened exhibit space at the Arts Center. Learn something at the Southborough Historical Museum. Or sample some chocolate at Panzano Market. Here are the details. The Kennedys at the Steeple Coffeehouse The Kennedys are a Read the full article → from What to do this weekend
First exhibit at Arts Center features Algonquin seniors
The Arts Council just got access to their exhibit space last month when their long-broken elevator was finally fixed. And they wasted no time filling the space with art. On Wednesday night they’ll celebrate the opening of their first exhibit in several years — a showing of Algonquin seniors in the Advanced/AP art studio program. Read the full article → from First exhibit at Arts Center features Algonquin seniors
Algonquin winter choral concert
The Algonquin Chorus will stage their winter concert tomorrow night at 7:30 pm in the auditorium. Read the full article → from Algonquin winter choral concert
Buy Fire Ball tickets tomorrow
It will be the gala event of the Southborough social season (does Southborough have a social season?), so you’d better get your tickets soon. I’m talking, of course, about the Southborough Fire Ball — cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and dancing, all for a good cause. Proceeds from the event go toward the purchase of a Read the full article → from Buy Fire Ball tickets tomorrow
Wanted: Southborough’s most talented
Signing, dancing, martial arts, juggling, and a crowd-pleasing yo-yo act. The annual Southborough Rotary Club Talent Show has had it all. And now it’s your turn to join the fun. Auditions for this year’s talent show will be held on Thursday (1/29) and Monday (2/2) at Trottier Middle School. The talent show itself is scheduled Read the full article → from Wanted: Southborough’s most talented
Tomasso has a tasty way of saying thanks
Five different kinds of pizza. Housemade cured salami and cheese. Risotto and pasta. Antipasti, including meatballs and suppli (deep fried risotto balls). Do I have your attention? Tomasso Trattoria is kicking off its fifth year of business by saying thanks. On Sunday they’ll hold an open house for Southborough residents featuring items from their new Read the full article → from Tomasso has a tasty way of saying thanks
Hone your Photoshop skills this weekend
As a novice photographer, Photoshop is a key tool in my arsenal. It’s very rare that I’ll get my camera settings just right or the image composed exactly as I envisioned, so it’s nice to know I’ve got some serious post-processing power to fall back on. But the problem is, I know how to use Read the full article → from Hone your Photoshop skills this weekend
Kids classes at the Arts Center tomorrow
Emily Van Nort, the director of the Arts Center, emailed me about some last-minute classes at the Arts Center tomorrow: This Tuesday, January 20th we are offering two kids classes in the morning from 10-12. You may register via email and I will add you to the class list. We have a clay class available Read the full article → from Kids classes at the Arts Center tomorrow
Southborough Players are “Closer Than Ever”
The Southborough Players have come a long way. Last spring the 40-year-old community theater group almost went dark due to lack of support. This weekend they’ll present their latest show, the musical revue “Closer Than Ever.” The Southborough Players describe the show like this: “Closer Than Ever” is a musical revue of 20-plus songs by Read the full article → from Southborough Players are “Closer Than Ever”
Arts Center looking for volunteers
Now that their elevator is up and running, the Arts Council is looking forward to offering a full schedule of events and programs in 2009. But in order to make that happen, they need your help. There are a range of opportunities available through the Arts Council and Friends of the Arts Center, whether you Read the full article → from Arts Center looking for volunteers