Messina Art Grants Awarded Tonight

See which local groups received $10,000 in grants for Melrose arts events this year.

Ten Messina Grants totaling $10,000 will be issued to local groups planning arts events in the city this year, during an award ceremony at Memorial Hall tonight.  The grant, named for longtime Fine Arts Chair of Melrose Public Schools Joseph Messina, is administered by members of the town's artistic community.  Here are a list of events sponsored by the group this year:  Raleigh Ringers at MMVMS Auditorium: "The Raleigh Ringers, an internationally acclaimed handbell choir, will come to the Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School Auditorium on June 24 for a concert that will draw music lovers from around the region. While handbell choirs are popular in Melrose, the Jubilate Ringers bring the performance to a new level, with a repertoire …

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Melrose Woman to Open Dance Studio in Woburn

Melrose resident Elizabeth Dunn will be opening her first dance studio, Shine On Performing Arts, in late June to early July.

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Melrose Resident to Appear in 'Hairspray'

Melrose resident Michael Sarocco is featured as Sketch in the production.

Melrose Arts Festival Kicks Off Friday

Dozens of artists' works will be on display at Memorial Hall from April 26-28.

Grant Funding Available For Community Art Projects in Melrose

Local artists looking to take on art projects that involve the community can apply for grant funding made possible by the Melrose Messina Fund for the Arts through May 15.

Local artists looking to take on art projects that involve the community can apply for grant funding through May 15, according to a city of Melrose press statement. The grants, made possible through the Melrose Messina Fund for the Arts, are available to individuals and organizations who are planning arts activities that take place in the city and are administered by the Messina Grants Committee, according to the statement.  Grant criteria include local focus, value to the community, and innovative qualities, and preference will be given to projects that include an opportunity to share the outcome with the Melrose community in the form of a demonstration, art show, or performance, reads the statement. For more information, call Nancy …

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Melrose High School to Perform 'Oliver'

The show is slated for 2 p.m. Sunday at the Melrose Performing Arts Center located at Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School.

City Plans Two-Part CommuniTree Art Project

The art project, which involves cleaning up city parks and creating art installations from trash and found objects, is slated for April 6 and April 27-28.

The city of Melrose is planning to have two-part CommuniTree Art Project in April, according to a press statement. The art project, which involves cleaning up city parks and creating art installations from trash and found objects, is slated for April 6 and April 27-28. "I think this is a fantastic idea, and I am doubly pleased that we are supporting it with a Messina Grant," Mayor Rob Dolan said in the statement. "This is a creative solution that raises awareness of a problem while simultaneously taking direct action to solve it. I look forward to seeing the CommuniTree in many venues around town, always serving as a reminder to take pride in our community and treat our public areas with respect." Part One The first part of the project is …

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Melrose Native Co-Produces 'The Neighbors'

"The Neighbors" is co-produced by Melrosian Chris Koch.

[Editor's note: The following information was submitted by Melrosian Arnold Koch.] Good news for you Trekkeis. The Hollywood Reporter recently reported that Star Trek icon and Internet superstar George Takei, who played Sulo, is guest starring on the season finale on March 13 as the father of alien leader Larry Bird on "The Neighbors." He's the newest alien to join the cast of the ABC-TV series "The Neighbors," which is on at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesdays. The show is co-produced and directed by Melrose native, Chris Koch. And, Mark Hamill, who played  Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars trilogy will play Takei's co-worker.   

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Melrose Symphony Honors Former Mayor Jim Milano With Memorial Concert

The concert is at 8 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Hall.