Theater Events Archive

Past events in the ACA Theater

May 6, 2012...

Checkered Floors

"Brave. Funny, and Honest!"

A one-woman play written and performed by Cheryl Hamilton. Directed and developed by James Bunzli

A recent college graduate who returns to Maine admid the arrival of 1500 Somali migrants must face the hilarities and horrors of her homecoming as she works to help her new neighbors makes homes of their own.

Sunday, May 6, 2012, 3:00pm

"A play addressing immigrant needs that really speaks to Americans."
- Dr. Marlene Cohen, International Education Center

Tickets:

$12 general admission,$10, students
available online or at the door

More information:

Visit Checkered Floors online

April 22, 2012...

1st Annual A-Town Jazz'n Art Festival

Saturday, April 22, 1:00-7:00pm

Live jazz, all day long, in ACA's theater, featuring some of Arlington's best jazz musicians. Featured groups include: Breklee City Music All-Stars, Claire Dickson Group, and 'TarBone. Plus, "Sfortzando," an exhibit of music-inspired art, in the ACA Atrium. Come and go all day long!

Tickets available at the door:

General Admission - $15
Seniors and Kids 12 and under - $5
Art Show in the Atrium - FREE

More information

visit the official A-Town Jazz'n Art Festival website

April 1, 2012...

Cambridge Art Association Annual Portfolio Review

Sunday, April 1, 2012, 10am-4pm

The CAA Portfolio Review is an opportunity to receive three professional one-on-one reviews of their work - each lasting twenty minutes - from gallery owners, museum curators, and influential experts in the art field.

Sign Up:

Through Cambridge Art Association 617.876.0246

Fee:

$200 for ACA or CAA members (non-refundable)
$250 nonmembers (non-refundable)

More information

visit the Cambridge Art Association online

March 31, 2012...

Jazz & Blues Concert

featuring Guitarists Howard Alden and Gerry Beaudoin with Bassist Jesse Williams

Saturday, March 31, 2012, 7:00pm

Francesca Records and the Jesse Williams Music Studios are proud to announce a recital and concert of the Jesse Williams Music Studios jazz ensembles and the Gerry Beaudoin Trio featuring world class jazz guitarist Howard Alden and acoustic bassist Jesse Williams in a concert of American Jazz and Blues.

Tickets: at the door only

$18 general admission, all students with valid ID $10
doors open at 6:00pm

More information

learn more about the players online:
Gerry Beaudoin & Jesse Williams
Howard Alden
Jesse Williams

March 3, 2012...

Paula Zeitlin Quintet

Saturday, March 3, 7:30pm

PZQ in concert - an eclectic mix of samba, New Orleans blues, Gypsy and Dawg jazz, and great originals by the band.

PZQ is: Paula Zeitlin, violin; Steve Thomas, guitar; Maggie Rizzi, bass; Bob Ponte, keyboard; Greg Conroy, drums.

Tickets: $10

tickets available at the door only

For more information: visit Paula Zeitlin online

Dec/Jan, 2011-12...

Saturday Afternoon Puppet Series

with Margaret Moody of Galapagos Puppets

December 10, 2011, 2:00pm
"Goldilocks and the Three Bears"

with guest artist Maggie Whalen

January 7, 2012, 2:00pm
"Trolls in the Kitchen"

when the helpful tomte leave Trinka's kitchen, raucous trolls move in. Best for ages four and up.

February 4, 2:00pm
"Cow and Mouse" and "Mathilda's Bath"

Two short, lively shows for preschool-aged children

March 3, 2011, 2:00pm
"The Trolls and the Tree"

Will the trolls take good care of the fairies' tree?

Tickets: $5, at the door

More information:

Visit Galapogos Puppets online

June 17/18, 2011...

SCHOOL OF ROCK:
Glam Rock

featuring the music of:
David Bowie, Lou Reed, T Rex, Mott the Hoople, Alice Cooper, Gary Glitter, Sweet, and many more!

Friday, June 17, 7:00pm
Saturday, June 18, 7:00pm

Directed by Bill Galatis

Tickets:

Advance tix just $10 - call (617) 923-3434

More about the artists:

Visit School of Rock online

May 20, 2011...

The Lance Martin Trio:
Without a Net

this is a concert in which you, the audience, will direct, or you can try to stump the band!

Lance Martin, Flutes
John Baboian, Guitar
Dave Clark, Bass

Friday, May 20, 7:30pm

The Lance Martin Band is comprised of musicians who really love their music. John Baboin, guitar professor, Dave Clark, bass professor and Lance Martin, who also teaches jazz flute. Between the three of them, they probably know around 15,000 songs - so come out and challenge them or just be entertained at hearing them try. This is the ultimate interactive concert and the ultimate fun comcert. Come out prepared to give a request and they'll guarantee out of 15,000 songs yours may be the only one they won't know (or will they?). This is a family-friendly concert so you can bring the kids.

Tickets:

$15 at the door
$5 for under 15 years

More about the artists:

Visit The Lance Martin Band online

May 16, 2011...

Girl Hopping
World Premiere Staged Reading

A New Play by Ilene A. Fischer
with Original Music by Kirsten Opstad

Direction by Mark Sickler

Staged Reading followed by a talkback with the cast, director and playwright

Monday, May 16, 2011, 7:30pm

Arlington-based Sugar Cereal Productions is pleased to announce its debut performance with a staged reading of Girl Hopping by local resident Ilene Fischer.

Girl Hopping explores the lives of six lesbians living in present day West Hollywood, California. Their worlds collide in an earthquake of meddling, one night stands, folk music and potato chips. Please be be advised that Girl Hopping contains mature content and may not be suited for younger audiences.

Free Admission

visit Sugar Cereal Productions online