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MELROSE — Do you enjoy singing and meeting interesting people? Polymnia Choral Society is looking for singers of all skill levels. For more than 70 years, Polymnia has been entertaining audiences with performances that include pieces from a wide variety of musical styles including classical, pop, musical theater and more. Come join a community of…

MERRIMACK — Matthew Ormond of Melrose graduated from Merrimack College during the school’s 75th commencement exercises held in May 2025 at Lawler Arena. Ormond earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, completing his studies in just three years. He distinguished himself academically by earning a place on…

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Porchfest Committee has launched the first official schedule at wakefieldporchfest.com for the 2025 event including an interactive map that allows attendees to discover the 66 homes and businesses that will host more than 130 local musical acts on Saturday, September 6.

The 2025 event offers a solid mix of venues across…

MELROSE — A comprehensive calendar of everything Arts and Culture in Melrose. Here are just a few arts and culture events happening around Melrose this week:

Music Monday Mark Perry: September 1, 6-8 p.m.; enjoy a range of classics from the 70’s to 90’s with Mark Perry.

Instructional Knitting at Sit & Knit: September 1, 6-8…