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Arts & Culture

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…

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…
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‘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…

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…
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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…
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Belmont Cartographer Maps Bay State’s Story

May 19, 2026
The cartographer behind Bostonography, a digital reservoir of original maps that chart Greater Boston, has a confession to make: He’s not actually from the area. Rather, Andy Woodruff grew up in Ohio, visiting his mother’s family in Boston as a kid. That…

Middle School Gears Up for ‘The Addams Family’

May 13, 2026
Belmont Middle School is bringing the kookiest, creepiest family to the stage in its spring production of the musical “The Addams Family,” which opens May 14. The musical, based on characters created by Charles Addams, follows the Addamses as they navigate the…

Fiona Rodriguez-Clark Balances Athletics and Music

May 8, 2026
Fiona Rodriguez-Clark felt the pressure mounting.Deeply — and equally — invested in music and athletics, both playing cello and lacrosse seemed like strong bets to anchor her future. The Belmont High School senior thought about it all, but in the end chose…

‘The Show Must Go On,’ In 20 Minutes or Less

March 12, 2026
For the first time in its more than 120-year history, the Belmont Dramatic Club (BDC) will hold a short play festival – and the group has already received 55 submissions. “I just think it’s absolutely fantastic,” said BDC board member Renee Walsh…
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