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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5 Things You Need To Know Today—Wednesday, Aug. 1

Rabbit rabbit. Family movie night at Memorial Hall; artist talk at the Milano Center; Crafty Wednesdays at the Melrose Public Library.

1) Beneath the clouds of what was everything: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind around 9 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Tonight, a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.) 2) For the movies: Have a relaxing evening of fun with a great G-rated movie in Memorial Hall tonight at 6 p.m. Families are encouraged to bring their own blankets so…

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Last Chance: Talk With Artist Michele Lauriat

Laurait will speak at the Milano Senior Center on Wednesday at 7 p.m. after completing artist residencies this past winter at The Grand Canyon and Zion National Parks.

Hundreds of events are posted on Melrose Patch each week, but how often does one pass you by that you wish you hadn't missed? Each week Melrose Patch will give you a quick reminder about an event, an important sign-up, or a looming deadline you won't want to forget. Melrose Arts is hosting an art talk with local painter Michele Lauriat at the Milano Senior Center on Wednesday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. Laurait was awarded artist residencies this past winter at The Grand Canyon and Zion National Parks. Partial funding for her project was given by Melrose Arts. Come hear about her experience and enjoy seeing some of the original drawings she produced while there. Additional information is available at www.michelelauriat.com. Any questions can be …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today—Wednesday, June 6

Art demo tonight; farmers' market planning meeting; Roosevelt PTO meets.

Share your news and expertise by blogging on Melrose Patch! 1) Through the endless gray: A chance of showers, mainly after 9 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Tonight, a slight chance of showers before 10 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 6 mph becoming west. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.) 2) Paint the black hole blacker: At the Milano Senior Center tonight at 7 p.m., Melrose Arts will sponsor an Art Demonstration with Saugus artist Diane Sawler McLaughlin. Diane will discuss and demonstrate her technique of foam monoprinting and also her use of fast matte oil painting (see photo…

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5 Things You Need To Know Today—Wednesday, May 2

Art presentation and discussion; mandatory pre-prom speaker; Roosevelt PTO meeting.

Get Melrose Patch each morning in your inbox with our daily newsletter! 1) Sun came bursting through my cloud: A chance of drizzle before 9 a.m., then a slight chance of showers between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. East wind between 9 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Tonight, mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. East wind between 3 and 8 mph. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.) 2) Lord knows I made crying an art, woe is a slow healing heart: Melrose Arts hosts a free evening, presentation and discussion at the Milano Center tonight at 7 p.m. with Georgetown painter Lynne Schulte. Schulte will show slides from her traveling exhibit called "The Pink Chair Project." Her paintings pay homage …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today—Friday, April 27

Arts Festival opening party tonight; Healthy Melrose fair and Celebrate Melrose by shopping local tomorrow.

Get Melrose Patch each morning in your inbox with our daily newsletter! 1) The Lukewarm: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a west wind between 18 and 25 mph. Tonight, mostly clear, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a west wind between 15 and 22 mph. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.) 2) Paint a picture using only grey: Tonight at 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall is the opening night party for the Melrose Arts Festival. The party features jazz by the Bruce Gertz Trio, cash bar and complimentary snacks. Local watercolor artist Tom Sutherland will give a live art performance. Admission is $10, and the Arts Festival itself is free on Saturday and Sunday. 3) Let's get physical: The 4th annual Healthy Melrose Family Wellness & …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today—Wednesday, April 4

MHS Band Night for Haiti; race benefits Friends of the Fells; free art demo at the Milano Center.

Get Melrose Patch each morning in your inbox with our daily newsletter! 1) Take heed of the western wind: Not the heart-wrenching original, but a pretty darn good cover. Her voice suits it. Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 6 to 9 mph increasing to between 14 and 17 mph. Tonight, mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind between 13 and 17 mph. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.) 2) ROCK! Tonight if the Melrose High School Band Night for Haiti, a showcasing of local bands in the MVMMS auditorium from 6-9 p.m. All proceeds ($5 admission) will be sent to aid in reconstructing Haiti, which is still recovering from the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred on January 19, 2010, and caused almost $14 billion in structural …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today—Wednesday, March 7

'Shine the Light" child abuse prevention training; free watercolor art demonstration; beginner's origami class for seniors.

Get Melrose Patch each morning in your inbox with our daily newsletter! 1) There's a springtime ahead: Sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind between 10 and 14 mph. Tonight, mostly clear, with a low around 46. Southwest wind between 11 and 14 mph. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.) 2) Take a little sunshine, shine it all around: Mayor Rob Dolan and the Melrose YMCA are once again sponsoring Shine the Light, a special program, open to the public tonight at 7 p.m., about learning to prevent, detect, and respond to child sexual abuse. Attendance is free, but pre-registration is required—register online at http://www.melroseymca.org/shine/. 3) I'm a wife in watercolors: Melrose Arts is sponsoring its monthly free art demonstration…

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5 Things You Need To Know Today—Wednesday, Feb. 1

Free oil painting demo; Roosevelt PTO and MVMMS Site Council both meet.

Get Melrose Patch each morning in your inbox with our daily newsletter! Click "Newsletters" at the bottom of this page. Rabbit rabbit. Today is Wednesday, Feb. 1—128 years ago today, the Oxford Dictionary debuted—and here are Melrose's five fast facts for the day: 1) Break on through: A chance of showers, mainly before 3 p.m. Cloudy, then gradually the sun breaks on through and it becomes mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind between 7 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Tonight, partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind between 7 and 13 mph. (Forecast from National Weather Service.) 2) I'm going to use oil-based paint because this wood is pine: Oil painter Arne Casavant will give a …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today—Wednesday, Jan. 11

Sign-up for fuel assistance; free art demonstration tonight.

Check the traffic out there and today's gas prices before heading out the door! Today is Wednesday, Jan. 11—104 years ago today, President Theodore Roosevelt declared the Grand Canyon a national monument—and here are Melrose's five fast facts for the day: 1) This is my winter song to you. The storm is coming soon: Today will be sunny, with a high near 38 and north wind between 5 and 7 mph, but then overnight a storm rolls through. A chance of snow before 4 a.m., then rain and snow likely. Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. East wind between 7 and 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.) 2) ... to stay warm: Tri-CAP will be at …

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