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Once there was a town called "Menotomy"

Learn the facts and untold stories of The Battle of Menotomy, on April 19, 1775 - the bloodiest battle on that historic day that marked the start of the Revolutionary War. Visit our special ArtsArlington 250 page for current updates on Arlington's Semiquincentennial events!

News

Shibori Artist Laura Bagnall

Shibori Artist Laura Bagnall

January 8, 2026

ArtsArlington’s current featured artist is Laura Bagnall, who creates and teaches Shibori, the ancient art of manipulating cloth and dyeing it to achieve specific patterns. After retiring from a career in engineering, Laura took took a class in Shibori, and was immediately hooked. Though Laura hadn’t heard of Shibori when she took her first class […]

Keeping Arlington Vibrant

Keeping Arlington Vibrant

December 24, 2025

ArtsArlington had a remarkable year bringing public art, performances, and creative community experiences to life across Arlington. From Arlington 250 projects to murals, festivals, and hands-on programs, your support helped make the arts visible, accessible, and meaningful for all.

Global Voices in Verse Reflects on Its First Year

Global Voices in Verse Reflects on Its First Year

November 25, 2025

Global Voices in Verse looks back on its first year of creating a shared cultural space where poetry lovers can celebrate their languages, voices, and heritage through the poems of their own homelands.

The Artistry of Kathleen Doyle

The Artistry of Kathleen Doyle

November 21, 2025

Featured artist Kathleen Doyle has been exploring the medium of basket weaving for the past ten years. Kathleen’s chosen art form is grounded in tradition yet feels very contemporary.

Events

Stein Chamber Music Festival

Since 1975, the Stein Chamber Music Festival has welcomed students, amateurs, and professionals who share a love for playing music together!

Belmont World Film's 23rd Family Festival: Day 4

The Family Festival returns January 17–25 with “Lights, Camera, Magic!” This day is devoted to hands-on animation workshops led by veteran Hollywood artists. The films—most premiering in North America—are from all over around the world.

Monologue Night

Fast, fun, free -- and possibly funny. Performers deliver two minute monologues of their choosing!

Belmont World Film's 23rd Family Festival: Day 5

The annual Family Festival returns January 17–25 with this year’s theme, “Lights, Camera, Magic,” featuring films from around the world—many premiering in North America—and hands-on animation workshops led by veteran artists.

Vande Matram

A short theatrical presentation commemorating 150 years of Vande Mataram, highlighting its power in India’s freedom movement.