Past Events and Photos
The ABCC is generously supported by both Acton and Boxborough town funds which are designated on an annual basis for Council-originated programming. The ABCC uses these local funds to produce exciting events and programs which benefit the Acton and Boxborough communities.
Grantee Reception - June 6, 2022 - NARA Park, Acton
Celebrating the Season - Songs and Stories for Everyone - April 6, 2022 - Boxborough Senior Center
The Highwaymen - Thursday April 14, 2022 - Sargent Memorial Library, Boxboro
Grantee Reception - April 12, 2019 - Sargent Memorial Library, Boxborough
Essence of India - August 18, 2018 - NARA Park, Acton
Film Series—Short Film Night - April 27, 2018 - Acton Town Hall
Foreign Film Series - May 4, May 11, May 18, 2018 - Acton Town Hall
Grantee Reception - March 23, 2018 - Sargent Memorial Library, Boxborough
Steele Farm Photography Contest/Exhibition - Feb 25, 2018 - Boxborough Town Hall
Boxborough Community Contra Dance - Jan 27, 2018 - UCC Boxborough
Art in Nature - A Community Happening - Sept 24, 2017 - Old Frog Pond, Harvard
Essence of India - Aug 19, 2017 - NARA Park, Acton
Summer Walk Tour - June 21, 2017 - Acton Arboretum
Walked the Arboretum trail to see the site of the proposed China Garden
Grantee Reception - April 7, 2017 - Sargent Memorial Library, Boxborough
Film Series—Short Film Night - April 28, 2017 - Acton Town Hall
Foreign Film Series - May 5, May 12, May 19, 2017 - Acton Town Hall
Grantee Reception - 2015 - Sargent Memorial Library, Boxborough
Sculpture Naming Ceremony - June 1, 2014 - NARA Park
This sculpture at NARA park was selected and purchased by the ABCC. The artist is Carolyn Wirth and fabricator Joyce Audy Zarins. The sculpture was dedicated June 1, 2014 at Nara Park. It was named Heron's Dream. This name was, suggested by Calvin Miller.
Photographs by Eglis Zarins
Grantee Reception 2014 - Sargent Memorial Library, Boxborough
Essence of India 2013, Timeless Art, Vibrant Culture - Aug 17, 2013 - NARA Park
Our World in Film - May 3, 10, 17, 2013 - Acton Town Hall
Short Film Night - April 26, 2013 - Acton Town Hall
2013 Grantee Reception - April 5, 2013 - Sargent Memorial Library, Boxborough
Acton Chinese Music Night - Dec 2, 2012 - ABRHS Auditorium
Sculpture Unveiling Ceremony - Sept 22, 2012 - Sargent Memorial Library Boxborough
May – Movie Month - May 4, May 11, May 18, 2012 - Acton Town Hall
The Art of Recycling - October 15, 2011 - Sargent Memorial Library, Boxborough
Bluegrass Festival - June 11, 2011 - NARA Park
Our World Film Series - May 6th thru May 30th, 2011 - Acton Town Hall
Grantee Reception 2012 - April 27, 2012 - Sargent Memorial Library, Boxborough
Grantee Reception 2011 - April 8, 2011 - Sargent Memorial Library, Boxborough
Acton's 275th Year Anniversary Celebrations - Chinese New Year - Feb 19, 2011 - ABRHS
Longwood Opera's production of Hansel and Gretel - Oct. 22, 2010 - Acton Congregational Church
Dessert Cabaret celebrating the Fitzgerald piano - Oct 16, 2010 - Acton Memorial Library
Oktoberfest - Oct 2, 2010 - West Acton
Grant Applicants Workshop - Sep 14th, 2010 - Acton Memorial Library
Acton Chinese Culture Day - June 5, 2010
The Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council Presents Our World Foreign Film Evenings
The 2010 Our World foreign film series consisted of four movies from four different countries. There was no admission charge. All films were suitable for teens and adults.
Thursday April 29th at ABRHS - Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi, Israel; Hebrew with English Sub-Titles).
Thursday May 6th at ABRHS - When Did You Last See Your Father?, (British).
Thursday May 20th at the Sargent Memorial Library, Boxborough - Ahlaam, Iraq ; Arabic with English Sub-Titles).
Thursday May 27th at the Sargent Memorial Library, Boxborough - Departures, (Japanese with English Subtitles), an Oscar winner in the Best Foreign Film Category.
Acton Story Slam - May7, 2010
Grantee Reception - April 9, 2010 - Sargent Memorial Library, Boxborough
The ABCC celebrated the 2010 grantee receception on April 9th 2010. The event was well attended and was a huge success.
The event included performances, displays, refreshments, and was an opportunity for networking among local artists, organizations and community leaders.We also celebrated our local winner of the 2010 Massachusetts Cultural Council's Gold Star Award, the project "Re-Visioning Acton" completed by Ann Sussman of Acton in collaboration with several local and regional partners.
Acton Chinese Music Night - Nov 14, 2009 - ABRHS Auditorium
Acton Open Studios - Oct 23, Oct 24, 2009
Long wood Opera - Oct 23, 2009 - Acton Congregational Church
Fifer's Day Puppet Show by Khelmel - June 20, 2009 - Flerra Field, Boxborough
Wildest Dreams Family Concert - June 16, 2009
ABCC's OUR WORLD International Film Festival - March - May 2009
OUR WORLD International Film Festival was presented on the selected Thursday evenings through May 15, 2009 with the following international films:
Brazil Central Station / R (March 26)
China Raise the Red Lantern / PG (April 2)
Russia Ballad of a Soldier / Unrated (April 16)
India Om Shanti Om / PG-13 (May 7)
Short Film Festival (May 15)
All films were presented at the Sargent Memorial Library, Boxborough
The Storyteller's Tent at Fifer's Day - June 17, 2009 - Flerra Field, Boxborough
The ABCC sponsored a new Storyteller's Tent at the annual Fifer's Day fair in Boxborough. This event, run by the Boxborough Minutemen, honors Boxborough fifer Luther Blanchard who marched at the Concord bridge at the start of the American Revolution. In keeping with the theme of Fifer's Day, the ABCC sponsored two costumed storytellers Merrill Kohlhofer and Andrea Lovett, who brought to life original tales from the American Revolution. The Storyteller's Tent welcomed children and adults of all ages. Click here to see news clipping from this event.
STORYTELLERS MERRILL KOHLHOFER (LEFT) AND ANDREA LOVETT (RIGHT) PERFORM AT THE STORYTELLERS TENT AT FIFER'S DAY. COURTESY PHOTOS
Arts Alive! - May 13, 2006
The ABCC collaborated with the Arts Process Network to present an interactive, arts-education event for adults. The theme of the event was the relationship of people to their towns, and centered around a mural created by participants depicting feelings about the towns where we live, work and play. Panelists from the Arts Process Network discussed ways that arts and arts processes can be used to gather data in all aspects of life and our communities. Click here to see news clipping from this event.
Verdi's La Traviata at St. Matthew's Hall - November 4, 2005
Longwood Opera Company
This concert, held at Acton's St. Matthew's Fellowship Hall, was a sell-out with about 125 people. The concert drew people from Acton, Boxborough and many neighboring towns, along with the troupe's season ticket holders. For more information on Longwood Opera Company, visit their Website. Click here to see news clipping from this event .
Emily Dickinson Rock, Nannette Perrotte Combo - May 29, 2005 - Sargent Memorial Library, Boxborough
The ABCC used our Boxborough grant funds to produce this show in honor of the library's opening. This original rock composition brought the enigmatic poetry of Emily Dickinson to life. The Boxborough Library set up a tie-in exhibit of Emily Dickinson literature. Click here to see news clipping from this event.
Grand opening of Sargent Memorial Library, Alla Breve Chamber Music - May 22, 2005
The new Boxborough library requested ABCC's help in obtaining and funding music for this opening event.
From Mozart to Gershwin, Air Force Band of Liberty New England Winds - March 20, 2005
The ABCC sponsored a free concert by the US Air Force Band of Liberty's woodwind quintet at the RJ Grey Auditorium in Acton. Click here to see news clipping from this event.
Concert, Bill Harley - December 4, 2004 - RJ Grey Auditorium
With twenty-five recordings of songs and stories and five children's books to his credit, Bill's humorous yet meaningful work chronicles the lives of children at school and at home. Visit Bill Harley at billharley.com. Click here to see news clipping from this event .
Puccini's La Boh - November 5, 2004 - St. Matthew's Hall, Acton
Longwood Opera Company
For more information on Longwood Opera Company, visit their Website.