The Morrill Memorial Library, in partnership with First 
Congregational Church in Norwood, are thrilled to bring our 2026 
Artist-in-Residence to the Norwood community. Join Jorge Santiago Arce 
for a unique exploration and celebration of Puerto Rican and 
Afro-Caribbean music and culture this Spring in three separate events! All events in the series will be hosted in Pingree Hall at the First Congregational Church.
Our kick-off event will be an Afro-Caribbean Workshop focusing on the History of Percussion on Saturday, May 16 from 2:00-4:00pm.&nbsp;
Jorge presents music, dances, lore, stories, and history handed down 
for over two centuries. Participants will explore Puerto Rican Plena and
 Bomba history and rhythms, with live drumming, hands-on use of Plena 
Panderos, Guiro, Seguidor, Banao and Quinto instruments, Bomba Cuá, 
Maraca, Buleador, and Primo instruments, plus recorded music. Learn 
about the Plena and Bomba claves and rhythm variations like Sicá, Yubá, 
Holande, Cuembé, Danué, Bambule, and Hoyo Mula. And, have a great time! 
This event is recommended for adults and teens.
About the artist: Jorge Arce is a master percussionist, 
educator, singer, dancer and actor from Puerto Rico, and an icon in the 
Latin music scenes in Boston and Puerto Rico. He leads the groups Jorge 
Arce &amp; Humano, Bombazo Boricua and Raíz de Plena, performing his 
original arrangements of traditional Puerto Rican Bomba and Plena music 
and dance. His one-person show, the Afro-Caribbean Workshop, has been 
presented throughout the US and Puerto Rico since 1987 in theaters, 
libraries, schools and community events. In addition to numerous awards 
for excellence, cultural recognition, and lifetime achievement, Jorge 
also holds a Masters in Education from Harvard University.
Registration is required for this and all events in our Artist-in-Residence series. To sign up for the Afro-Caribbean Workshop, please follow the link below to the library's online events calendar or call the Reference Desk at 781-769-0200 x2.
Ample parking is available at the First Congregational Church; an 
accessible entrance with a ramp is available from the back parking lot. 
Participants parking at the library will need to cross Winter St to 
reach the First Congregational Church.
This program is funded in part by a grant from the Norwood 
Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by Mass Cultural 
Council, a state agency, and the Town of Norwood. Additional funding is 
being provided by the Library Endowment Fund.

Local Event: Artist-in-Residence: History of Percussion

Norfolk County

Norwood

Massachusetts

Artist-in-Residence: History of Percussion

The Morrill Memorial Library, in partnership with First 
Congregational Church in Norwood, are thrilled to bring our 2026...

The Morrill Memorial Library, in partnership with First 
Congregational Church in Norwood, are thrilled to bring our 2026 
Artist-in-Residence to the Norwood community. Join Jorge Santiago Arce 
for a unique exploration and celebration of Puerto Rican and 
Afro-Caribbean music and culture this Spring in three separate events! All events in the series will be hosted in Pingree Hall at the First Congregational Church.
Our second event will be a Bomba Dance Workshop on Wednesday, May 20 from 6:30-7:30pm.&nbsp;
No experience is required for this class made for beginners! Arrive 
in clothing meant for movement and everything else will be provided. 
Bomba Dance and Music is a traditional form that arrived in Puerto Rico 
from Africa in the 16th Century. The Bomba dance workshop represents a 
fun and profound way of making connections while learning to dance. Long
 and wide skirts, which are a very important dance tool, are 
traditionally worn by Bomba dancers who identify as women or girls. 
Jorge can supplement skirts if needed for any participants who would like to wear one. This workshop is recommended for adults and teens.
About the artist: Jorge Arce is a master percussionist, 
educator, singer, dancer and actor from Puerto Rico, and an icon in the 
Latin music scenes in Boston and Puerto Rico. He leads the groups Jorge 
Arce &amp; Humano, Bombazo Boricua and Raíz de Plena, performing his 
original arrangements of traditional Puerto Rican Bomba and Plena music 
and dance. His one-person show, the Afro-Caribbean Workshop, has been 
presented throughout the US and Puerto Rico since 1987 in theaters, 
libraries, schools and community events. In addition to numerous awards 
for excellence, cultural recognition, and lifetime achievement, Jorge 
also holds a Masters in Education from Harvard University.
Registration is required for this and all events in our Artist-in-Residence series. To sign up for the Bomba Dance Workshop, please follow the link to signup on the library's online events calendar, norwoodlibrary.org, or call the Reference Desk at 781-769-0200 x2.
Ample parking is available at the First Congregational Church; an 
accessible entrance with a ramp is available from the back parking lot. 
Participants parking at the library will need to cross Winter St to 
reach the First Congregational Church.
This program is funded in part by a grant from the Norwood 
Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by Mass Cultural 
Council, a state agency, and the Town of Norwood. Additional funding is 
being provided by the Library Endowment Fund.

Local Event: Artist-in-Residence: Bomba Dance Workshop

Artist-in-Residence: Bomba Dance Workshop

Calling all Heated Rivalry fans! Join the Morrill Memorial Library 
for this fun and informative talk between Prof. Masha Raskolnikov and 
Cashman Kerr Prince, on Monday, June 8 at 6:30 pm, just
 in time for Pride Month! This event will be a hybrid format, so you can
 choose to attend in-person in the library's Simoni Room or join 
virtually via Zoom.
Who’s Ilya? Shane? Why are we talking about fictional gay hockey players?
Join us for a discussion of Heated Rivalry - the book series and the 
show. We’ll talk about what’s going on in this fictional universe and 
what our cultural obsession with it says about our universe today. There
 will be spoilers but hopefully our commentary will make them 
worthwhile. Come prepared for a fun and lively - maybe even scrappy! - 
discussion.
About our speakers:&nbsp; Norwood resident Cashman Kerr Prince
 can be found knitting through Town Meeting, involved with the Norwood 
Historical Society (where he currently serves as President), or walking 
his dog around town. While his cultural criticism usually focuses on 
music, he is excited to have this opportunity to talk about literature, 
popular culture, and arts more broadly to the library audience!&nbsp;
Masha Raskolnikov is not a Norwood Resident but is a
 fan of Norwood. She lives in Ithaca, NY, where she teaches English 
literature, including queer and trans fiction, at Cornell University. 
Like Cashman, she is often to be seen walking her dog around town. Like 
Ilya in Heated Rivalry, she hails from Russia and like Shane from Heated
 Rivalry, she is Canadian. Lately, she's been doing research and 
teaching about how books and media deemed "escapist" or "a waste of 
time" actually help us to survive.
Registration is required; please fill out the form on our library's online events calendar, norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar. When 
registering you can let us know if you'd like to attend in-person at the
 Morrill Memorial Library, or virtually via Zoom. Please contact the 
Reference Desk at 781-769-0200 x2 for more information or for help 
signing up. Thanks to the Friends of the Library for generously funding 
this program.

Local Event: Heated Rivalry: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

Heated Rivalry: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

Calling all Heated Rivalry fans! Join the Morrill Memorial Library 
for this fun and informative talk between Prof. Masha...

The Morrill Memorial Library, in partnership with First 
Congregational Church in Norwood, are thrilled to bring our 2026 
Artist-in-Residence to the Norwood community. Join Jorge Santiago Arce 
for a unique exploration and celebration of Puerto Rican and 
Afro-Caribbean music and culture this Spring in three separate events! All events in the series will be hosted in Pingree Hall at the First Congregational Church.
Our third event will be a Plena Dance Workshop on Wednesday, June 17 from 6:30-7:30pm.&nbsp;
No experience is required for this class made for beginners! Arrive 
in clothing meant for movement and everything else will be provided. 
Plena is a traditional Afro-Puerto dance that has been evolving since 
the beginning of the 20th century. The Plena dance Workshop is a unique 
opportunity for participants to learn traditional steps of this dance 
from Puerto Rico in a very friendly and easy fashion. Students will 
learn to appreciate the connection of this Afro-Puerto Rican dance with 
contemporary movements like hip-hop. This workshop is recommended for 
adults and teens.
About the artist: Jorge Arce is a master percussionist, 
educator, singer, dancer and actor from Puerto Rico, and an icon in the 
Latin music scenes in Boston and Puerto Rico. He leads the groups Jorge 
Arce &amp; Humano, Bombazo Boricua and Raíz de Plena, performing his 
original arrangements of traditional Puerto Rican Bomba and Plena music 
and dance. His one-person show, the Afro-Caribbean Workshop, has been 
presented throughout the US and Puerto Rico since 1987 in theaters, 
libraries, schools and community events. In addition to numerous awards 
for excellence, cultural recognition, and lifetime achievement, Jorge 
also holds a Masters in Education from Harvard University.
Registration is required for this and all events in our Artist-in-Residence series. To sign up for the Bomba Dance Workshop, please follow the link to the library's online events calendar, norwoodlibrary.org, or call the Reference Desk at 781-769-0200 x2.
Ample parking is available at the First Congregational Church; an 
accessible entrance with a ramp is available from the back parking lot. 
Participants parking at the library will need to cross Winter St to 
reach the First Congregational Church.
This program is funded in part by a grant from the Norwood 
Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by Mass Cultural 
Council, a state agency, and the Town of Norwood. Additional funding is 
being provided by the Library Endowment Fund.

Local Event: Artist-in-Residence: Plena Dance Workshop

Artist-in-Residence: Plena Dance Workshop

Liz Reed

Boston Metropolitan Area

Westwood

Canton

Walpole

Dedham

Sharon

Medfield

Stoughton

Boston

Suffolk County

West Roxbury

Milton

Needham

Paul Revere Heritage Site

Join us for a day of community, culture, and celebration at the Canton Heritage Festival!
🗓 Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026 
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 
📍 Location: Paul Revere Heritage Site, 4 Rolling Mill Way, Canton, MA 
🎟 Admission: FREE &amp; open to everyone! 
🅿️ Parking: Free parking with shuttle service available
Step into the heart of Historic Canton and experience a festival that brings our region’s rich history and vibrant community to life! Enjoy a fun-filled day featuring:
✨ Live music &amp; performances 
🍔 Delicious food from local vendors 
🛍 Artisan crafts &amp; small business booths
🤝 Community tent featuring local organizations &amp; groups 
🏛 Historical exhibits &amp; interactive displays 
🎈 Family-friendly activities for all ages
💡 The new Paul Revere Museum of Discovery &amp; Innovation (MoDI) will be open during the festival!
Residents of all towns are welcome - so invite your friends, family, and neighbors from near and far. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!
More info at: https://paulreveremuseum.org/chf26/
👉 Mark your calendar and don’t miss one of the region’s favorite community events!

Local Event: 🎉 Canton Heritage Festival 2026 🎉

🎉 Canton Heritage Festival 2026 🎉

Join us for a day of community, culture, and celebration at the Canton Heritage Festival!
🗓 Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026 
⏰...

Second Congregational Church

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Spring season starts Monday, May 18, 7pm, at Second Congregational Church, Attleboro. This summer our theme is “Music From the Movies”, including Footloose, Grease, Mamma Mia, Dirty Dancing, James Bond, Hair, and many more.&nbsp;Come try it out risk-free! Find your voice. Feed your spirit. Make new friends. For more information, visit our website RockVoices.comhttps://www.rockvoices.com

Local Event: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

Bristol County

Attleboro

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY...

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Spring season starts Monday, May 18, 7pm, at Second...

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Artist-in-Residence: History of Percussion

MAY

16

2:00 PM

100 Winter St, Norwood, MA

Artist-in-Residence: Bomba Dance Workshop

MAY

20

6:30 PM

100 Winter St, Norwood, MA

Heated Rivalry: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

JUN

8

6:30 PM

33 Walpole St, Norwood, MA

Artist-in-Residence: Plena Dance Workshop

JUN

17

6:30 PM

100 Winter St, Norwood, MA

🎉 Canton Heritage Festival 2026 🎉

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!