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SUMMARY:CROFT is Coming Home to RMHS for Special Screening
DESCRIPTION:April 10 at 7:00 PM – One Night Only\nREADING\, MA — The documentary CROFT will return to where the story began with a special one-night-only screening at Reading Memorial High School on Thursday\, April 10\, at 7:00 PM. The event will include a post-film Q&A with filmmaker and Reading track legend Hal Croft. \nThe film tells the remarkable story of Hal Croft\, a Reading Memorial High School teacher and track and field coach whose program achieved an unprecedented 29-year undefeated dual-meet streak — 252 consecutive victories — a national record. Beyond the track\, Croft was a beloved English teacher who inspired generations of students and athletes. \nA Vietnam War veteran\, Croft returned home to build one of the most successful high school track programs in American history\, influencing thousands of students. His career earned him honors\, including National Track Coach of the Year and the Disney/McDonald’s National Teacher of the Year award. \nToday\, living on Cape Cod in retirement\, Croft reflects on a life marked by achievement\, challenge\, and lasting impact. The documentary follows his journey as an educator\, mentor\, and competitor whose legacy continues to resonate. \nTickets for the April 10 screening are available now. Seats are limited. \n\n\nRelated posts:\nNo related posts.
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LOCATION:RMHS Performing Arts Center\, 62 Oakland Road\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Voices of Hope to perform Curtains at North Shore Music Theatre
DESCRIPTION:A Killer Musical Comedy Takes Center Stage\nGet ready for a night of music\, mystery\, and nonstop laughter when Voices of Hope presents Curtains at North Shore Music Theatre on Saturday\, April 18\, at 8:00 PM and Sunday\, April 19\, at 2:00 PM. Set in 1959 at Boston’s historic Emerson Colonial Theatre\, this wildly entertaining musical comedy begins with a bang when the leading lady of a Broadway-bound show is mysteriously murdered on opening night. A theater-loving Boston detective jumps in to solve the case\, leading audiences through a hilarious backstage “whodunit” filled with clever twists\, dazzling dance numbers\, and the unforgettable Broadway sound of Kander and Ebb (Chicago\, Cabaret). \nThis lively production combines classic Broadway glamour with a meaningful cause. Featuring a talented local cast from Reading and the surrounding area\, Curtains delivers high-energy entertainment while supporting cancer research through Voices of Hope\, a nonprofit that has raised more than $1.2 million for the Termeer Center for Targeted Therapies at Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute. Join us for an unforgettable theatrical experience—come for the mystery\, stay for the music\, and help make every ticket count in the fight against cancer. \nTickets are $60 (Inner) and $50 (Upper) and can be purchased by calling 978-232-7200 or visiting www.nsmt.org. Performances take place at North Shore Music Theatre\, 54 Dunham Road\, Beverly\, MA. \n\n\nRelated posts:\nNo related posts.
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SUMMARY:Reading PorchFest
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer-run festival aims to top 100 acts as performers and hosts sign up for 2026 celebration of music and community\n\nReading\, MA — Despite all the snow still on the ground\, it’s time again to start thinking about PorchFest. \nReading PorchFest returns for its eighth year on Saturday\, June 27. Links are now up at ReadingPorchFest.com for those who wish to perform\, to host a band or solo act\, or maybe both. \nReading PorchFest was born during the town’s 375th anniversary in 2019 and has grown every year since. Last year\, the festival boasted 99 separate musical acts at 46 locations\, including driveways\, front yards\, and\, of course\, porches. We hope to break the 100 mark this June. \nTo take part in this all-volunteer effort\, visit the website\, check out the instructions\, and join in for the 2026 edition. \nAs we get closer to the event\, the website will feature a gallery of performers\, and on the Facebook page watch for music snippets featuring samples of many of the upcoming performances. A complete map and schedule will be posted about a week before the event. \nIt is always a great day\, filled with entertainment combined with community spirit. \nMake sure to save the date – June 27 – running from noon until six pm. \n\n\nRelated posts:\nNo related posts.
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SUMMARY:Wakefield Porchfest
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 29th  \nCelebration of Live\, Local Music Sets Date for 3rd Annual Townwide Event\nRain Date on Sunday\, August 30th\n\n\n\nWAKEFIELD\, MASS. – The Wakefield Porchfest Committee has selected a date for Wakefield Porchfest 2026\, which will return to town on Saturday\, August 29\, 2026\, with a rain date the following day\, Sunday\, August 30th. The exact time for the event has yet to be determined\, but will be announced later this year\, along with registration details for bands and hosts. The 2026 event will be the third annual community-wide festival\, which is focused on promoting local live music across the town\, with music acts hosted by homes and small businesses. \n“The final weekend of August will be the perfect time for an end-of-summer celebration of live local music\, and an opportunity for our community to come together before the start of school and the busy fall season\,” said Porchfest Committee member Nate Johnson. “Wakefield is lucky to have one of the country’s best Fourth of July celebrations at the start of summer\, and we hope Wakefield Porchfest can become an annual tradition to close out the season. We’re looking forward to getting work underway to make this the best live music event in the region!” \nThe 2026 event builds on the success of the previous events in 2024 and 2025\, which each drew over 100 musical acts at 50 to 60 host locations around Wakefield. The community-wide event is coordinated by a group of volunteers who collaborate with musicians and the Wakefield residents\, homeowners\, and small businesses who host performances. \nSome additional details announced by the Committee\, in addition to the 2026 event date: \n\nRegistration for hosts and musical acts will also open later in the spring. Residents or businesses interested in hosting musical acts\, or those interested in performing\, should register on the Wakefield Porchfest website to receive an update when registration opens;\nThose interested in becoming a sponsor for Porchfest 2026 can reach out via email to sponsor@wakefieldporchfest.com to communicate interest and learn about our sponsorship options; and\nThe exact time for the 2026 event will be announced later in the year.\n\nEarlier this year\, Wakefield Porchfest co-founder Ike Adams received the Wakefield Human Rights Commission’s Community Service Award for 2026\, an honor awarded during the Town’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on January 19th. Adams was nominated by local community members Eileen Rooney and Ben Blackstone\, a high school musician\, who introduced him at the event\, which was shown live by WCAT. \nIn his acceptance speech\, Adams highlighted the many volunteers\, hosts\, musicians\, sponsors\, and music fans that help deliver a celebration of live music and of the community. \n“We made a day all about music and filled the town with it\, twice so far\,” said Adams. “My goal moving forward is simply: more music\, more volume\, more often\, more styles\, more variety\, more venues\, more bands\, more fans\, more music in places we haven’t heard it yet\, more people playing or singing for the first time\, and more people picking back up after a long break. If any of this sounds like something you’ve been considering\, this is your invitation.” \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Wakefield Arts Council\, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. Wakefield Porchfest also receives funding and in-kind support from businesses and residents across the community. \nWakefield is one of more than 200 communities that host a Porchfest\, according to organizers in Ithaca\, NY\, which launched the first iteration of the community-focused music event in 2007. \n\n\nRelated posts:\nNo related posts.
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