Apple Tree Arts presents April in Paris Gala

Grafton, MA. April 11, 2019  . . . Enjoy a beautiful Parisian evening at Apple Tree Arts’ April in Paris Gala April 27, 7:00-10:00 p.m. featuring live popular and jazz music, dancing, French hors d’oeuvres and desserts, cocktails  (cash bar) and auction items at the Great Hall, One Grafton Common in Grafton. General admission is $50.   VIP admission costs $75 and includes a 6:00 p.m. start time with a special performance, feature appetizer... Read More

ValleyCAST Announces the Winners of the 7th Annual Art Palette Contest

For the seventh year, artists of all ages transformed an ordinary wooden palette into unique works of art as part of the Art Palette Contest organized by ValleyCAST in collaboration with the Artist Palette Fine Art Studio. This year, sixty-one local artists submitted palettes for consideration and visitors to the Spaulding R. Aldrich Heritage Gallery voted for their favorites. The finished palettes, including the winners displaying their... Read More

Dear Abel and Sofi, I started my nonprofit that helps disadvantaged kids just over two years ago and it’s been a labor of love.

I am so excited at the progress we’re making. The first 6 months of running my business were incredible, as I watched my vision come to life.

Then, I was hit with a cancer diagnosis. I’ve been going through cancer treatment for more than a year. And I’m about to embark upon stronger chemotherapy over the next three to six months, hoping for remission, as I’ve been told I have a terminal condition.

I’m a very... Read More