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Swing Dancing at Dale by MMA on 10/18

Posted on September 27, 2024 | 2 comments

From Patti Allen of the Medfield Music Association –

Event: Learn to Swing Dance! 

Where: Dale Street Gymnasium

When: Friday, October 18th, 7:00 PM – 9:30PM

Why: Listen to great swing music from the Medfield High School Jazz Band, learn a few new moves, and help provide financial assistance for the upcoming MHS Music dept. Disney World trip! 

đŸŽșOn Friday, October 18th from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM there will be a “Learn to Swing Dance Night” for adults and students in the Dale Street Gym!!

Learn to Lindy Hop and enjoy a group lesson with Aurelie & Tony Tye ofHop to the Beat Dance Studio!

For one night only…the Dale Street Gymnasium will be transformed and the award-winning Medfield High School Jazz Band will be performing LIVE as your “house band.” It’s sure to be a fun-filled and entertaining evening so spread the word to friends and family! All are welcome (you do not need to be a Medfield resident to attend).

👉Buy tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.us/whats-on/ma/dale-street-gymnasium/a-night-of-swing-dancing/e-zvyklp

🎟$20 for adults

🎟$10 for students and seniors

Proceeds provide financial assistance to MHS music students attending the 2025 Music Department Trip to Disney World next spring.

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“CELEBRATE WOMEN” concert at Bellforge Arts Center 9/30

Posted on September 13, 2022 | Comments Off on “CELEBRATE WOMEN” concert at Bellforge Arts Center 9/30

From Stacey David, Director of Marketing & Communications, Bellforge Arts Center

BELLFORGE ARTS CENTER ANNOUNCES “CELEBRATE WOMEN” CONCERT

(Medfield, MA): The Bellforge Arts Center and the Blackstone Valley String Quartet are pleased to bring you “Celebrate Women,” a concert celebrating notable female songwriters and composers, both modern and historical. From Taylor Swift to Madeline Sirmen, hear the works of fabulous female musicians as you enjoy this outdoor concert at Bellforge on Friday, Sept. 30 at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $19 and can be purchased at https://bit.ly/BellforgeCelebrateWomen. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic dinner to enjoy this outdoor concert.

Celebrate Women is one of many concerts, festivals, and events organized by Bellforge for the summer. For more information about the Bellforge Arts Center, including a schedule of upcoming programs and events, please visit www.bellforge.org. For more information about the Blackstone Valley String Quartet, please visit www.blackstonevalleyquartet.com.

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The Bellforge Arts Center is a new multi-arts complex being built on the grounds of the former Medfield State Hospital to support artists, expand cultural opportunities, and nurture the creative community. Bellforge currently offers outdoor concerts, festivals, and community events, along with over 200 miles of nature trails and outdoor recreation space. Once fully renovated, the center will also offer visual and performing arts studios, arts education, a 300-seat performance venue, and more.

The Blackstone Valley String Quartet’s mission is to bring quality music to the community in the Blackstone Valley area and beyond. They provide community concerts, perform for local community events, volunteer time for community projects and provide event services. The BVQ is committed to the goal of providing quality musical experiences for all areas of community life.

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Martin Sexton at Bellforge 9/17

Posted on August 26, 2022 | Comments Off on Martin Sexton at Bellforge 9/17

From Stacey David, Director of Marketing & Communications, Bellforge Arts Center –

BELLFORGE ARTS CENTER ANNOUNCES MARTIN SEXTON CONCERT

(Medfield, MA): The Bellforge Arts Center is pleased to present an afternoon of free live music on Sept. 17 with Martin Sexton and special guest Pete Muller & The Kindred Souls. National Academy of Songwriters’ Artist of the Year award-winner Martin Sexton is a singer-songwriter who blends soul, gospel, country, rock, blues, and R&B. He released his tenth studio album this year and says he is “touring with what Rolling Stone calls his ‘soul-marinated voice,’ acoustic guitar, and a suitcase full of heartfelt songs.”

Sexton is joined by Billboard’s Top 20 singer-songwriter quartet Pete Muller & The Kindred Souls, who will be sharing their own special brand of magic. Pianist Muller tours regularly and has made appearances at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, the Jazz Open in Stuttgart, Germany, and the Telluride Jazz Festival in Colorado. Pete Muller & The Kindred Souls will be opening the show at 3:30pm, with Sexton following at 4:30. Doors open at 3:00.

Various food options and a full bar featuring PatrĂłn Tequila will be available for purchase. Audience members are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the outdoor concert. To register for free tickets, visit bit.ly/BellforgeMartinSexton. For directions and parking info, visit www.bellforge.org/getting-here. The concert’s rain date will be Sept. 18.

Martin Sexton with special guest Pete Muller & The Kindred Souls is one of many free concerts, festivals, and events organized by Bellforge for the season. For more information about the Bellforge Arts Center, including a schedule  of upcoming programs and events, please visit www.bellforge.org.

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BELLFORGE ARTS CENTER ANNOUNCES LAST “SUMMER SOUNDS” MUSIC FESTIVAL, 8/27

Posted on August 17, 2022 | Comments Off on BELLFORGE ARTS CENTER ANNOUNCES LAST “SUMMER SOUNDS” MUSIC FESTIVAL, 8/27

From Stacey David, Director of Marketing & Communications, sdavid@bellforge.org, now back from vacation –

BELLFORGE ARTS CENTER ANNOUNCES LAST “SUMMER SOUNDS” MUSIC FESTIVAL

(Medfield, MA): The Bellforge Arts Center’s last concert in their Summer Sounds outdoor music festival series is Aug 27, from 12:00-7:00pm in Medfield, MA. August’s free concert will feature Valleyheart, shallow pools, House Of Harm, The Q-Tip Bandits, Mallcops, layzi, and 5ever.

Summer Sounds will offer not only a great line up of alternative rock, dark wave, and pop punk artists, but also a variety of food options from Ribpublic BBQ and a full bar featuring PatrĂłn Tequila, all at the site of the new Bellforge Arts Center on the former Medfield State Hospital campus. Free tickets and more information, including musical clips from each of the artists, can be found online at https://bit.ly/SummerSoundsAug. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the outdoor concert.

Summer Sounds is one of many free concerts, festivals, and events organized by Bellforge for the season. For more information about the Bellforge Arts Center, including a schedule  of upcoming programs and events, please visit www.bellforge.org.

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The Bellforge Arts Center is a new multi-arts complex being built on the grounds of the former Medfield State Hospital to support artists, expand cultural opportunities, and nurture the creative community. Bellforge currently offers outdoor concerts, festivals, and community events, along with over 200 miles of nature trails and outdoor recreation space. Once fully renovated, the center will also offer visual and performing arts studios, arts education, a 300-seat performance venue, and more.

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BAMS at Bellforge Arts Center – 12-7PM on 8/20

Posted on August 10, 2022 | Comments Off on BAMS at Bellforge Arts Center – 12-7PM on 8/20

From Jean Mineo, Executive Director, Bellforge Arts Center

BELLFORGE ARTS CENTER BRINGS BOSTON’S BAMS FEST TO MEDFIELD

(Medfield, MA): The Bellforge Arts Center and BAMS Fest will present #SOULFULL on Saturday, Aug. 20, from noon to 7 pm. The well-established Boston festival will be bringing six notable artists to Medfield for an all-day music event featuring Tenille Ja’Nae, Ava Sophia, The Undaunted Professor Harp, Jonathan Suazo, D. Ruff, and DJ SavSoul.

“The Boston Art & Music Soul (BAMS) Festival is one of the fastest growing urban arts and music festivals in the City of Boston that celebrates Afro-centric identity and Black artistry, all while amplifying the voices and creative contributions from local, regional and national entertainers of color,” says BAMS Fest organizers.

#SOULFULL will offer not only a great line up of Blues, Soul, Jazz, and R&B artists, but also a variety of food options from Suya Joint, and a full bar featuring PatrĂłn Tequila, all at the site of the new Bellforge Arts Center on the former Medfield State Hospital campus. Free tickets and more information, including musical clips from the artists, can be found online at https://bit.ly/BellforgeBAMSAug. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the outdoor concert. Aug. 21 is set as the rain date.

The BAMS Fest Pop Up is one of many free concerts, festivals, and events organized by Bellforge for the summer. For more information about the Bellforge Arts Center, including a schedule of upcoming programs and events, please visit www.bellforge.org.

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The Bellforge Arts Center is a new multi-arts complex being built on the grounds of the former Medfield State Hospital to support artists, expand cultural opportunities, and nurture the creative community. Bellforge currently offers outdoor concerts, festivals, and community events, along with over 200 miles of nature trails and outdoor recreation space. Once fully renovated, the center will also offer visual and performing arts studios, arts education, a 300-seat performance venue, and more.

BAMS Fest is a cultural movement led by Greater Boston Black and Brown artists, culture makers and creative entrepreneurs who are on the front lines of racial equity, spatial justice, and economic empowerment.

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Summer Sounds at Bellforge – 12-7 on 7/30

Posted on July 22, 2022 | Comments Off on Summer Sounds at Bellforge – 12-7 on 7/30

From Stacy David, Director of Marketing & Communications, Bellforge Arts Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 21, 2022

Contact: Stacey David, Director of Marketing & Communications, sdavid@bellforge.org

BELLFORGE ARTS CENTER ANNOUNCES “SUMMER SOUNDS” MUSIC FESTIVAL

(Medfield, MA): The Bellforge Arts Center’s second concert in their three-date outdoor music festival series called Summer Sounds is July 30, from 12:00-7:00pm in Medfield, MA. July’s free concert will feature Van Buren Records, Latrell James, Red Shaydez, Najee Janey, Greg Roy, and DJ WhySham.

Summer Sounds will offer not only a great line up of hip hop and reggae artists, but also a variety of food options from Ribpublic BBQ, and a full bar featuring PatrĂłn Tequila, all at the site of the new Bellforge Arts Center on the former Medfield State Hospital campus. Free tickets and more information, including musical clips from each of the artists, can be found online at https://bit.ly/SummerSoundsJuly. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the outdoor concert.

The Summer Sounds Festival will be returning on Aug 27 with a concert featuring Valleyheart, The Q-Tip Bandits, 5ever, and more. Summer Sounds is one of many free concerts, festivals, and events organized by Bellforge for the summer. For more information about the Bellforge Arts Center, including a schedule  of upcoming programs and events, please visit www.bellforge.org.

# # #

The Bellforge Arts Center is a new multi-arts complex being built on the grounds of the former Medfield State Hospital to support artists, expand cultural opportunities, and nurture the creative community. Bellforge currently offers outdoor concerts, festivals, and community events, along with over 200 miles of nature trails and outdoor recreation space. Once fully renovated, the center will also offer visual and performing arts studios, arts education, a 300-seat performance venue, and more.

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CAM JAM this Saturday, 11-5

Posted on April 25, 2022 | Comments Off on CAM JAM this Saturday, 11-5

From Jean Mineo, the Executive Director and Stacey David, the new Director of Marketing and Communications of the Cultural Alliance –

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CAM’s “Fairy Walk & Daffodil Days” postponed to Sunday, due to rain

Posted on April 8, 2022 | Comments Off on CAM’s “Fairy Walk & Daffodil Days” postponed to Sunday, due to rain

From Jean Mineo –

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The Porchfest Video

Posted on May 14, 2020 | Comments Off on The Porchfest Video

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Catch the Porchfest music and fun via The Porchfest Video

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Porch Fest – Saturday 1-3PM

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Posted on April 27, 2020 in Entertainment, Events, Medfield Cultural Alliance, Music