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SUMMARY:Ayelet Katz to Demonstrate Painting Techniques in Reading
DESCRIPTION:New England artist to present oils and watercolor demo April 8 at First Congregational Church\n\nReading\, MA — The Reading Art Association will host a demonstration by New England–based artist Ayelet Katz on April 8 at 7:30 pm at the First Congregational Church on Woburn Street in Reading. \nKatz works primarily in oils and watercolor\, with plein air painting central to her artistic process. She is currently studying with Eva Cincotta\, a member of the Rockport Art Association and an active participant in the Malden Sketch Group. Katz also serves as an art instructor at the Everett Art Association. \nEntrance to the demonstration is through the side door of the church on Sanborn Street.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/ayelet-katz-to-demonstrate-painting-techniques-in-reading/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Reading\, 25 Woburn Street\, Reading\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading Art Association Presents Caleb Stone
DESCRIPTION:Rockport Artist Demonstration – March 11\, 2026\nReading\, MA — The Reading Art Association will host artist Caleb Stone for a demonstration on March 11\, 2026. \nThe demonstration will be held at the First Congregational Church on Woburn Street in Reading at 7:30 pm. Entrance to Guild Hall is on Sanborn Street. \nCaleb will demonstrate an oil landscape painting. He currently resides in Rockport and has held workshops\, traveled\, and painted in many places. \nCaleb studied art at Lyme Academy in Connecticut with his father\, Don Stone\, NA. He has been the recipient of many awards in both oil and watercolor and grew up in the art colony in Rockport. \nJoin us for a special evening. \nMore information is available at his website: calebstoneart.com.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/reading-art-association-presents-caleb-stone/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Reading\, 25 Woburn Street\, Reading\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Landscape Artist Hillary Scott to Demonstrate for Reading Art Association
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning painter shares her oil landscape technique on February 11 at Guild Hall\nReading\, MA — On February 11\, 2026\, the Reading Art Association will present Hillary Scott\, who will demonstrate her oil landscape technique. Hillary is an academically trained landscape painter from Northeast Massachusetts. \nShe earned her BFA in studio art from UMass Lowell\, with a concentration in illustration. She illustrated books for many years before transitioning to landscape painting. Hillary has an affinity for coastal scenes\, wetlands\, and finds endless inspiration in the New England landscape. \nThe demonstration will be held in Guild Hall at First Congregational Church\, 1 Woburn Street\, Reading. Entrance to the demo is the middle side door on Sanborn Street at 7:30 PM. Her website is hillaryscottfineart.com.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/landscape-artist-hillary-scott-to-demonstrate-for-reading-art-association/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Reading\, 25 Woburn Street\, Reading\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Season with the Reading Community Concert Band
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Community Concert Band (RCCB) has been bringing music to our town since 1994\, first as a summer band and now as a year-round community ensemble. Founded by Cara Canady and carried forward by dedicated directors and musicians\, RCCB continues to unite developing and experienced wind players through performances that blend serious repertoire with fun\, accessible favorites. Under the direction of Stephen Bloom since 2017\, the band proudly keeps its focus on community! \nUpcoming Concerts:\nFestival of Trees — Saturday\, December 6 at Parker Middle School\, 45 Temple St.\nHoliday Concert — Sunday\, December 7 at 3:00 PM\, First Congregational Church\, 25 Woburn St. \nMany RCCB concerts are held in the beautiful sanctuary of the First Congregational Church\, while town concerts take place outdoors on the Town Hall lawn (weather permitting).\nCome join us and experience the joy of live music in Reading!
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/celebrate-the-season-with-the-reading-community-concert-band-2/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Reading\, 25 Woburn Street\, Reading\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holiday Cheer Awaits at First Congregational Church
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy free cocoa\, cookies\, and two special performances of A Christmas Carol during the Nov. 30 Tree Lighting festivities\n\n\n\nReading\, MA — Bring your holiday spirit and join the festivities—sip cocoa\, savor cookies\, and let the magic of “A Christmas Carol” warm your heart! On November 30th\, during the Tree Lighting Festivities\, visit the beautiful stained-glass sanctuary of the First Congregational Church of Reading. There will be free cocoa and cookies for all. And the talented folks from Creative Arts will be offering two 30-minute performances of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”. \nThese shows will start at 2:30pm and 3:30pm\, and after the show you can join friends on the Common (just a few steps away) to enjoy the Tree Lighting. \nWarm up with delicious refreshments and enjoy a favorite holiday story at the First Congregational Church\, 25 Woburn Street from 2pm to 4:30pm!
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/holiday-cheer-awaits-at-first-congregational-church/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Reading\, 25 Woburn Street\, Reading\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading Art Association Autumn Art Exhibit And Sale Returns in November
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Art Association Autumn Show will be held the weekend of November 7th and 8th\, featuring artwork by over 90 artist members from surrounding towns and cities. \nThe show will take place at the First Congregational Church in Reading on Friday\, Nov. 7th\, from 7:30 – 9:30\, and Saturday\, Nov. 8th\, from 10:00 – 3:00. Entrance to the show is through the side door of the church on Sanborn Street. \nOriginal works of framed and unframed art will be on display and available for purchase throughout the weekend. \nThere will be a raffle for a framed painting by Carolyn Latanision. The winner does not need to be present to win when the lucky ticket is drawn on Saturday. \nThis will be a wonderful show put on by some very talented artists. The Reading Art Association is starting its 62nd year promoting art. Reception and winners announced at 8:30 on Friday. For more info\, go to readingart.org
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/reading-art-association-autumn-art-exhibit-and-sale-returns-in-november/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Reading\, 25 Woburn Street\, Reading\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Olde Redding Faire – A Reading Tradition since 1957!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 27\, 10am-2pm at 25 Woburn Street\n\n\n\nReading\, MA — Come join the fun\, celebrating the original Reading Fall Faire. There will be all the past favorites plus exciting new items. \n\nYour first stop might be the Bake Table\, since they typically sell out by the end for the Faire! Choose from lovingly made cookies and bars\, cakes and pies\, breads and sweets.\nThe Farm Stand will feature an expanded offering of cider donuts\, mums\, notecards\, decorative pumpkins\, catnip mice\, lavender sachets\, candles\, and jams. And they have offered to hold your mums while you enjoy the rest of the Faire.\nVisit the Puzzles tent for the best prices on a wide selection of jigsaw puzzles. There will be options for all skill levels.\nFaire Food will provide a great lunch or snack. Pulled pork\, coleslaw\, mac & cheese\, hot dogs\, fried dough\, popcorn\, and more!\nHave fun in the Kids’ Game area. We will have games of skill and some just for fun!\nWant to freshen your style? Check out the great assortment in our Jewelry Room.\nThe Book Room will have everything from children’s books to vintage editions\, all at fantastic prices. Pick out old favorites or take the opportunity to expand your library.\nThe Silent Auction items will all be on display during the Faire. Come down and place your bids. (Online bidding closes at 4pm.)\nProfessional artist A.J. Jerrett will be drawing Caricatures for free so you can take home a one-of-a-kind memento!\nThe Reading Community Concert Band will perform at 11am on the lawn\, if the weather allows\, or indoors if not. Enjoy these talented musicians while you stroll the Faire.\n\n\n\nFaire income not only supports the mission and ministry of the First Congregational Church\, but also local non-profits. This year\, we will be sharing with the Reading Food Pantry; come down and talk to a representative. In addition\, we are proud to sponsor the introduction of a new venture: Creative Chaos. This organization aims to recycle arts and crafts supplies\, making them more affordable and keeping them out of the trash. They will have a table at the Faire\, so come and talk \nDonations are welcomed and help support the Faire. Make sure everything is in sellable\, safe condition. Jewelry may be dropped off in the church office Monday-Thursday between 11am and 1pm. Books and Puzzles may be dropped off in the hallway just past the church office\, Monday – Friday\, between 10am – 7pm. Questions: OldeReddingFaire@gmail.com \nFirst Congregational Church\, 25 Woburn Street\, Reading MA
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/olde-redding-faire-a-reading-tradition-since-1957/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Reading\, 25 Woburn Street\, Reading\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading Art Association Spring Art Show and Sale Art in Bloom
DESCRIPTION:May 2nd and 3rd\n\nReading\, MA — The Reading Art Association Spring Show returns this May with artwork of over 90 artist members representing surrounding towns and cities. Joining us for the show are members of the Reading Garden Club\, who will be interpreting a painting using flowers. The show will be held at the Congregational Church\, Woburn Street in Reading on Friday\, May 2nd from 7:30 – 9:30\, and Saturday\, May 3rd from 10:00 – 3:00. Entrance to Guild Hall where the art show is held is the middle side door on Sanborn Street. The presentation of awards is at 8:30 on Friday night. \nA painting by Lorraine O’Brien of the Reading and Lynnfield Art Associations has been donated for the drawing. Tickets are available to be purchased for $1 ticket. The winning ticket will be drawn on Saturday afternoon\, and the winner does not need to be present Saturday to win the painting. \nOriginal works of art\, mini-art\, and unframed art will be on display and able to be purchased during the weekend. \nThe Reading Art Association was founded in 1958 to foster the arts in Reading\, Massachusetts. For more info on the association\, go to readingart.org. This promises to be a wonderful show and a great way to spend some time over the spring weekend.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/reading-art-association-spring-art-show-and-sale-art-in-bloom/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Reading\, 25 Woburn Street\, Reading\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Renowned Pastel Artist Andrew Anderson-Bell to Present Landscape Demonstration for Reading Art
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed landscape artist Andrew Anderson-Bell will be showcasing his expertise in pastel painting with a live demonstration for Reading Art Association on April 9\, 2025\, at 7:30 PM at the First Congregational Church in Reading. Attendees are invited to enter through the middle side door on Sanborn Street. \nAnderson-Bell\, a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design\, began his artistic career in graphic design and photography before discovering his passion for pastels. His work captures the beauty of the natural world\, with a particular focus on the landscapes of North Haven Island\, Maine\, and the islands of Penobscot Bay—places he holds close to his heart as a lifelong summer resident of North Haven. \nThis engaging demonstration offers art enthusiasts and aspiring artists the opportunity to witness Anderson-Bell’s techniques firsthand and gain insight into his creative process. \nDon’t miss this special event! For more information\, visit Anderson-BellStudio.com.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/renowned-pastel-artist-andrew-anderson-bell-to-present-landscape-demonstration-for-reading-art/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Reading\, 25 Woburn Street\, Reading\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading Community Concert Band Holiday Concert
DESCRIPTION:The RCCB has two upcoming Holiday Concert performances. The first is the Festival of Trees at Parker Middle School on Saturday\, December 7\, at 10 a.m. The following day\, December 8\, the RCCB will perform at the First Congregational Church at 3 p.m.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/reading-community-concert-band-holiday-concert/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Reading\, 25 Woburn Street\, Reading\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:“A Christmas Carol” at Creative Arts of Reading
DESCRIPTION:Creative Arts presents “A Christmas Carol” Creative Arts and the First Congregational Church of Reading’s 2nd annual co-production of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens will perform during FCCR’s Annual Cookies & Cocoa event taking place on the same day as the Reading Annual Tree Lighting event on the town common.  \nAudiences are invited to attend this FREE PERFORMANCE in the sanctuary at the FCCR\, which is stroller and wheelchair accessible. The performance is only 30 minutes long.  Join us at 25 Woburn Street in Reading. \nThe cast includes local Reading residents Ingrid\, Tay\, and Peter Rhoads\, Matthew Garlin\, Esme Moss\, and Ethan Dill.  \nRounding out the cast are: John Murtagh as Scrooge\, John Pease as Jacob Marley (and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Be)\, Matthew Garlin as Bob Cratchit\, Steve Bermundo as Fred\, Eveline Putnam as The Ghost of Christmas Past\, Spencer O’Dowd as the Ghost of Christmas Present\, Tay Evans-Rhoads as Mrs. Cratchit. Sebastian Putnam as Peter Cratchit\, Esme Moss as Martha Cratchit\, Ingrid Rhoads as Belinda Cratchit\, Allison Ruddman-Putnam as Mrs. Fezziwig\, Christian Moll as Belle\, Spencer Moll as Young Scrooge\, Peter Rhoads as Old Joe\, Heather Rotundi as Mrs. Dilber\, Maya Concepción as Lilly\, Fred’s Wife\, and Ethan Dill as Tiny Tim. The production is directed by Andrew Rhodes. \n“A Christmas Carol” is free and open to the public. For more information\, you may contact the Creative Arts office at (781) 942-9600 or director@weteachcreativearts.org.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/a-christmas-carol-at-creative-arts-of-reading/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Reading\, 25 Woburn Street\, Reading\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Olde Redding Faire
DESCRIPTION:Be a part of this Reading tradition since 1957! Join your neighbors at the annual fall faire\, eat great food\, shop\, bid and have fun! Food: Enjoy pulled pork sandwiches\, mac and cheese\, baked potatoes and toppings\, grilled cheese & tomato soup\, hot dogs\, fried dough\, popcorn\, and the Bake Table\, brimming with homemade treats.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/the-olde-redding-faire/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Reading\, 25 Woburn Street\, Reading\, MA\, United States
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