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Waltham Arts Council Save the date! Friday, January 8, 2027. MUSIC TRIVIA NIGHT! Featuring Mike "Sarge" Riley, The "Voice of Gillette Stadium! In the spring of 1975, Dr. Frederick J.

Stokley, Superintendent of the Waltham High Schools, invited over one hundred people to attenda series of meetings with the purpose of forming an Arts Council in Waltham. Subsequently, an acting Board of Directors was formed and began working on the tasks of writing By-Laws, becoming incorporated as a non-profit organization with tax exempt status, planning for an Arts Festival, presenting art programs, publicizing art events in the community and seeking funds. In October, and afternoon tea was held at the Robert Treat Paine House attended by over three hundre people to publically announce the formation of the Waltham Arts Council. The first major fundraising activity was a concert in April by Arthur Feidler and the Boston Pops. Held in the auditorium of the Waltham High School. The next major activity funded by the Council was an Arts Festival held on May 30, 1976 where over one thousand volunteers presented a variety of programs to over five thousand children and adults. Now, in 2011, The Waltham Arts Council is entering its 35th year of presenting the yearly Free Summer Concerts, continuing Art classes for the community and expanding programs and events in they years to come.

THE WEBSITE IS LIVE!We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new website! 🎉Over the past few months, our team...
10/06/2026

THE WEBSITE IS LIVE!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new website! 🎉
Over the past few months, our team has been working hard to build a space that better reflects our mission and serves our community. What’s new?
• Easier navigation: Find the resources and info you need in just a click.
• Streamlined support: A simpler, faster way to make an impact or get involved.
• Fresh updates: Clearer insights into our ongoing programs.
Take a look around and let us know what you think in the comments! Check it out here: URL https://heron-rkcx9d.my.canva.site/

Save the date - and your tickets!
09/09/2026

Save the date - and your tickets!

EXCITING EVENT NEWS: You are invited to our fun-filled music trivia fundraiser! See flyer for more info, including how to purchase your tickets! 🎶

We will miss you, Grande Dame of Waltham.
09/08/2026

We will miss you, Grande Dame of Waltham.

Yolanda Cellucci, a renowned Boston fashion designer and philanthropist, has died at the age of 91.

EXCITING EVENT NEWS: You are invited to our fun-filled music trivia fundraiser! See flyer for more info, including how ...
08/29/2026

EXCITING EVENT NEWS: You are invited to our fun-filled music trivia fundraiser! See flyer for more info, including how to purchase your tickets! 🎶

The American Legion Band played at our final Concert on the Common for the season. 🇺🇸 Thank you everyone who made this ...
08/26/2026

The American Legion Band played at our final Concert on the Common for the season. 🇺🇸 Thank you everyone who made this summer of free live music so joyful! ☀️ Photos by Timothy Lok. Waltham American Legion Band

08/26/2026
08/25/2026

RIP to the legendary artist, Dolly Parton.

Tonight! 6:30-8 🇺🇸
08/25/2026

Tonight! 6:30-8 🇺🇸

Tonight is the final show of the free summer series Concerts on the Common. Waltham’s storied American Legion Band closes out the season at Waltham Common at 6:30 p.m.. The series is supported by a grant from the Waltham Cultural Council.

Stop by the Waltham Times table tonight to learn how to subscribe and/or support the Waltham Times! We'll have a gift for subscribers!

To view Timothy Lok photos from last week's show by Billy and the Jets, visits: https://walthamtimes.org/2026/08/23/legion-band-to-close-out-concerts-on-the-common/

TONIGHT! Veterans Night Out! Join us 6:30-8 for our final concert of our Concerts on the Common, featuring the Waltham ...
08/25/2026

TONIGHT! Veterans Night Out! Join us 6:30-8 for our final concert of our Concerts on the Common, featuring the Waltham American Legion Band! Bring cash for concessions! 🇺🇸

VETERANS NIGHT OUT 🇺🇸 6:30-8 on the Waltham Common!
08/24/2026

VETERANS NIGHT OUT 🇺🇸 6:30-8 on the Waltham Common!

VETERANS NIGHT OUT Join us this Tuesday from 6:30-8 for our final Concert on the Common of the summer! Patriotic and marching music! 🇺🇸

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Waltham, MA
02451

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