Arts & Culture Archives

Lucas Trudeau serves up pastry at The Wooly Brew. (Jane Rosenzweig/Belmont Voice)

A Spot for Knitting and Coffee Opens on Brighton Street

October 9, 2026

Belmont resident Jo-Ann Spera and her sister, Cheryl, had been talking almost daily about opening a business together when Spera’s daughter came up with the idea for a knitting cafe. “I haven’t knit in like 40 years, but my daughter picked it…

Arts

Prominent Local Scientist Named to Lead Boston-Area Arts Group

August 14, 2026

Growing up in Fort Worth, Texas, Cherie Butts was surrounded by culture, but after moving to Massachusetts 14 years ago, she said there was a notable lack of lively art in the area. She’s been striving to fill that gap ever since.…

Arts·News

Local Conductor Launches Boston Opera Company

August 9, 2026

Nathaniel Meyer’s enthusiasm for opera is not only contagious, but also inspiring. The Belmont native and current resident has deep music roots and an impressive, international resume as an award-winning conductor and teacher. Over the years, his love of and devotion to…

Arts

Teens Launch Independent Theater Troupe

August 3, 2026

For many teens, summer means hanging out with friends at the beach, working a first job, or learning to drive. One group of Belmont High School students, however, have decided to use their creativity and bring their love of theater to life.…

Arts

Porchfest Will Entertain in August This Year

July 15, 2026

If you are one of the thousands of people or dozens of performers who enjoyed Belmont Porchfest last September, take note: The event is being held Aug. 15 this year. “This was the only time I could fit it in,” said the…

News

‘Excitement, Unity, Diversity’ – Belmont Residents Celebrate the World Cup

June 25, 2026

When the whistle blew and Scotland won its match against Haiti last week, the stadium in Foxborough came to life. “Nobody left the stadium; we just all sang the songs and really partied,” said Belmont resident and Scottish native Euan Milne. “What…

Opinion

The Tree That Gave Linnaeus His Name

June 22, 2026

Here’s a tree for you. It has heart-shaped leaves, is easy to grow in full sun to part shade across a range of soil conditions, and is somewhat drought-tolerant. In June, copious small, yellow, sweet-smelling flowers blanket the tree, attracting so many…

Arts·News

‘Milkweed Meadow’ Books are Rooted In Belmont

June 19, 2026

You don’t have to sail away to exotic locations to have adventures — sometimes the most fascinating scenes play out in your own backyard. This was the case for Belmont resident Elaine Dimopoulos, who found inspiration for her children’s book, “The Remarkable…

News

New Art Gallery Brings Local Works to Cushing Square

June 4, 2026

Tucked between the Dog Village Salon and StetchMed on Common Street in Cushing Square, the Hawthorn Gallery promises a new center for art and community. The green-paneled walls are chock-full of canvases from coastal seascapes and wintry watercolors to realistic portraits and…

Arts·News

Meet the Heart of Kendall School’s Morning Music

May 23, 2026

Each morning at The Kendall School, passing cars and pedestrians can hear the sounds of joyful piano and a chorus of young voices pouring from the small schoolhouse on Belmont Street. Inside, preschoolers and kindergarteners gather around a piano, singing, clapping, and…