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Everyone Fits in The Big Tent

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A large photo in an ornate gold frame of a young girl walking away into the snow, her purple feathery wings outstretched. (Chelsea Bradway) A life-size copper-colored bust of Einstein inscribed “JUST KIDDING.” (William Moser) A locket on a silver chain holding a miniature landscape painting. (Mary Morano)

Welcome to the unpredictable exhibition offering views of the worlds of the artist members of the Hopkinton Center for the Arts.

Hopkinton High School Students To Perform at 2018 MMEA All-State Festival

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The following students have been selected to perform at the 2018 Massachusetts Music Educators Association All-State Festival & Concert March 1 - 3 at the Seaport Hotel and Symphony Hall in Boston.

Rachael Chen, 18', Flute
Matthew Dempsey, 19', Chorus
Andrew Keeley, 19', Trombone
Abbey Kelly-Lanser, 19', Chorus
Andrea Liu, 21', Violin
Daniel Moreno, 18', Bass Clarinet
Advait Nene, 20', Bass Clarinet

We thank you for your continued support of the Hopkinton Music program.

Currently, performance times are as follows:

The Lion King JR. at Hopkinton Middle School

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Has the winter weather got your kids feeling a bit "caged up?" Do they yearn to roam free like, I don't know, wild animals on the African savanna?

If so, we've got just the fix: Bring your pride to see The Lion King JR. at the Hopkinton Middle School!

The African savanna comes to life on stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.

Free Stage Lighting Technology Workshop at the HCA

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It's been said that it is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.

Even better is to attend this weekend's free, Stage Lighting Technology Workshop presented by The MetroWest Theater Artists Guild.

We'll introduce you to all the lighting tech that you're likely to use when working with local community theater groups.

Specifically, you will learn:

Winter Session Registration is Open

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Get out of the cold and join us at the HCA
for new classes starting this January!

Adults looking to try something new will find classes in the fine arts, knitting, sewing, jewelry making, tap, and ceramics. Kids and teens can sign-up for educational and fun classes in acting, ballet, tap, hip-hop, knitting, sewing, group music and our popular ceramics courses.

Video: Hopkinton Drug Annual Open House 2017

By Tom Nappi, News Director

Hopkinton Drug hosted their annual holiday open house this past weekend. It was the 29th year in a row Hopkinton Drug hosted the Christmas themed event. The event featured holiday themed musical performances, arts & crafts for the kids, vendors, holiday snacks and a raffle of gift baskets with proceeds donated to Project Just Because. View highlights from the fun filled weekend below.

Free​ ​Santa​ ​Event​ ​at​ ​the​ ​Hopkinton​ ​Center​ ​for​ ​the​ ​Arts

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Santa is coming to the Hopkinton Center for the Arts (HCA) on
Sunday, December 17. The public is invited to Santa’s​ ​Holiday​ ​Workshop,​ where children can create
their own ornaments, hand build a snowman out of clay, decorate a gingerbread cookie, and enjoy hot
chocolate and other treats. There will be a special meet and greet with the Holiday Disney princesses,
Holiday songs performed by the HCA’s Spotlight Troupe, and story time with the big man himself. This

HCA Thanks its Stars

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On behalf of the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, we’d like to thank everyone who helped make our November 4 fundraiser, “The Starry Night,” such a success. Because of the support from residents and businesses from Hopkinton and nearby, and the efforts of our volunteers who planned the gala, we were able to raise more than $55,000 that night. This will help us greatly in our mission to bring affordable and free classes, concerts, exhibits and performances to people of all ages.

Hopkinton High School Perform Winter Concerts 12/7 12/14

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Thursday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m.

The Hopkinton High School Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab, Symphonic Band and Concert Band present their annual Winter Concert on Thursday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m.

The Hopkinton High School Chorus, Noteworthy, Men’s Chorus and Orchestra perform their annual Winter Concert on Thursday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m.