ACMi News: November 1, 2024
The Arlington International Film Festival is coming up with one big change, a new mural is unveiled that represents and important issue, and how are residents feeling about the election that is only days away? All that and more on ACMi News.
ACMi News: October 18, 2024
A local teacher is awarded the title of Foreign Language Teacher of the Year, the recreation department gets a new director, and a beloved #ArlingtonMA resident is memorialized in the Center.
All that and more on ACMi News.
FIESTA BITE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
There's a new eatery in town that'll satisfy you craving for pizza, carrot cake, calzones and SO much more. It's called Fiesta Bites and you'll find it at the corner of 1323 Mass Ave and Park.
We paid a visit to Fiesta Bites this week - and the owners tell us - to tell YOU - to check them out! (Here's a preview - their Sicilian Pizza is outstanding).
Welcome Fiesta Bites to the neighborhood!
#arlingtonma #massachusetts #food #fun #pizza
AN ARLINGTON MONUMENT TO THE FALLEN CROWN SOLDIERS
There is a magnificent new monument in Arlington's Old Burying Ground.
It's dedicated to the fallen crown soldiers who died in the Battle of Menotomy on April 19, 1775 – day one of our Revolutionary War.
The dedication to the 40 British Regulars took place Saturday, September 7th.
Among the sponsors of this event, Arlington's 250 Committee, Arlington's Commission for Arts & Culture and the Arlington Historical Society.
#arlingtonma #Massachusetts #history #revolutionarywar #usa #uk
GENERAL LAFAYETTE RETURNS TO ARLINGTON!
Revolutionary War Hero Major General The Marquis De Lafayette paid a visit to the Arlington Historical Society & Jason Russell House to retrace his steps 200 years ago, when Monsieur Lafayette toured the U.S. in 1824. The esteemed General's visit back then included Boston, West Cambridge (now Arlington), Lexington and Concord to honor America's fight for independence. On Monday September 2 of THIS year, it was a jammed-packed Jason Russell House as General Lafayette recounted his glorious triumphs - in helping our 13 colonies break free from the dreaded lobster-backs and that rapscallion King George III! Our thanks to Historian Richard Duffy, Peter Reilly, Arlington's Historical Society and the venerated General Lafayette himself for their time!
#arlingtonma #massachusetts #history #usa #france
GOODBYE TO SYMMES MINI-MART
An Arlington mainstay for more than a half-century is closing its doors for good. Symmes Mini Mart at 681 Mass Ave will be serving its last customer this week.
Owner Ray Laham says now is the time to walk away from what has been a very rewarding life experience for him.
Ray's official last day was Friday, August 30th. His last trip to Symmes will be Saturday, August 31st - to tidy up what was his Arlington business of 53 years.
We wish him the best!
#arlingtonma #massachusetts #business #SmallBiz
CYRUS DALLIN MUSEUM FOUNDER PASSES
Sad news to report regarding someone who was close to ACMi News. Jim McGough, who founded the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum at 611 Massachusetts Avenue, passed away on Monday, August 26th - after suffering a heart attack. At this time, funeral arrangements are unknown.
ACMi News ran a story just last month about Sculptor Cyrus Dallin's painstaking efforts to get his iconic Paul Revere Statue erected in Boston. Clearly, Jim was thrilled to narrate this story for us.
To honor Jim for his determination in keeping the Cyrus Dallin name alive by laying the groundwork for a magnificent museum in the heart of Arlington, here now is that story.
Our condolences to Jim's family and loved ones.
#art #cyrusdallin #history #boston #arlingtonma #massachusetts
THE STANLEY CUP COMES TO ARLINGTON!
Professional hockey's Holy Grail paid a brief visit to Arlington's Ed Burns Arena on Sunday, August 11th. Hundreds of people turned out to see what is arguably the world's most iconic and historic championship trophies in all of professional sports! But how did the Stanley Cup make its first ever visit to Arlington?
What? Do you think Arlington is just ANY typical hockey town?
#NHL #arlingtonma #massachusetts #hockey #fun #stanleycup #floridapanthers
TONY WILSON'S SUPER BAD BIRTHDAY BASH @ THE REGENT!
Is the heat getting so bad that the summer's giving you the doldrums? Tony Wilson will will get you out of that funk - with a lot of - well, FUNK! Tony Wilson's Super Bad Birthday Bash and his Electrifying 15-Piece Soul Orchestra will be LIVE ON STAGE at the Regent Theatre - Wednesday, August 14th at 7:30PM. Did you see Tony wow the crowd at this year's Porchfest? Take a look. You DO NOT want to miss this upcoming show! Go to regenttheatre.com for all the details. And Happy Birthday Tony!
#arlingtonma #Massachusetts #fun #motown #jamesbrown Regent Theatre Arlington
CHANGES AT ARLINGTON'S REC DEPARTMENT
There is a change at the top of Arlington's Recreation Department.
Joe Connelly has stepped down from his position of Park and Rec Director to take a similar position in Andover.
Connelly's last day here was Friday, July 12 and he'll be starting his new job in Andover on Monday, July 22nd.
Interim Director Natasha Waden has taken over the position in Arlington.
ACMi News had a chance to talk to Ms. Waden, in the midst of the Rec Department's busiest summer season.
#ARLINGTONMA #massachusetts #park #recreation #summer
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL HRC SUMMER CAMP AT DALLIN!
The Arlington Recreation Department, Police & Fire Departments & Arlington Youth Health & Safety Coalition staged the 15th annual Health, Recreation, Community Safety Summer Experience – “H.R.C. Camp” June 25th - 27th at the Dallin School. Several “campers” played games and sports activities, arts & crafts and learned about safety in their community. The State Police Helicopter and getting soaked, courtesy of the Arlington FD certainly didn't hurt! Our thanks as always to Captain Richard Flynn of the APD for his time!
#arlingtonma #massachusetts #fun #camp #safety
