Ashby Cultural Council

05/27/2026

The Ashby Cultural Council is seeking new members to join our dedicated committee.

Under the auspices of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Ashby Cultural Council is the official local agency for Ashby. The ACC’s purpose is to help fund arts, humanities, and interpretive science programs or events within our local community that appeal to all demographics.

The appointment would be for a minimum three-year term, with the option to extend for a second term.

We meet once annually, typically in November/December, to review and award grants to applicants as MCC funds allow.

Please contact our ACC Chair, Mary-Kate Bourn, [email protected], if you are interested in joining our team.

05/02/2026

ACC-sponsored Nashoba Symphonic Band continues its 10th anniversary season on Sunday afternoon at 3 PM with a FREE concert. Please come! Easily accessible to wheelchairs and limited walkers and plenty of parking. Hope to see you there! 🎵🍀🌸

04/28/2026

ACC-sponsored event! Be there or miss out! 😉🌸

Winchendon Winds is back again in 2026 for more music-making…mark your calendars for every Sunday in June! We’ll be performing June 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 2:00 p.m. at our usual venue, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street.

Conductor Dr. Lindsay Bronnenkant returns for her third season, and has compiled a terrific series of themed concerts. We’ll start off with a “bang” on June 7, with a special concert celebrating America’s 250th. We’ll play patriotic favorites and include a special appearance by a Revolutionary War-era ensemble complete in period uniforms. The following three concerts promise to be just as exciting.

As always, concerts are free (donations most welcome). We’ll offer our usual tasty refreshments and basket raffle opportunities.

Tell all your friends and spend your June Sundays with us!

03/16/2026

Come welcome in Spring with this ACC-sponsored free concert! 🍀🌱🌸💚

A fine addition to your Holiday weekend!

12/05/2025

🎶 Free LIVE music abounds this month! 🎶

Take a break from your busy weekend schedule and join us in support of local musicians. All events are wheelchair accessible and FREE!

Here are a few upcoming concerts sponsored in part by your local cultural councils:

Saturday, Dec. 6 @ 2 PM: Fitchburg Military Band at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 1200 John Fitch Hwy, Fitchburg, MA 01420

Sunday, Dec. 7 @ 2 PM: Nashoba Symphonic Ensembles, featuring the NSB Clarinet Choir, Trumbone Choir, and Chamber Ensemble at Nashoba Regional High School, 12 Green Rd, Bolton, MA 01740

Saturday, Dec. 13 @ 4 PM: Ashby Band at Ashby Congregational Church, 21 New Ipswich Rd, Ashby, MA 01431

Sunday, Dec. 14 @ 2 PM: Leominster Colonial Band at City Hall, 25 West St, Leominster, MA 01453

🎶 Tis the season! 🎶

10/10/2025

Get those grant applications in! Cut off date is October 16!!

The Ashby Cultural Council (ACC) promotes and helps to sponsor arts, humanities, and interpretive science programs or events within our local community that appeal to all demographics (regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, or religion.) Programs can include demonstrations, local tours, lecture...

10/10/2025

ACC-sponsored ensemble well worth hearing!

Mark your calendars now!!!! Don't miss this program of exciting music. 3 pm Nashoba Regional High School auditorium. FREE to all.

08/15/2025

Accepting FY26 Grant Applications: September 2 – October 16

All applications must be submitted via the state website: https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/ashby/

The Ashby Cultural Council (ACC) promotes and helps to sponsor arts, humanities, and interpretive science programs or events within our local community that appeal to all demographics (regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, or religion). Programs can include demonstrations, local tours, lectures, displays, concerts, shows, workshops, and performances of all types. Events do not have to occur within Ashby but must directly benefit its citizens. Programs with a secured venue, date, and time will be prioritized.

The Ashby Cultural Council (ACC) promotes and helps to sponsor arts, humanities, and interpretive science programs or events within our local community that appeal to all demographics (regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, or religion.) Programs can include demonstrations, local tours, lecture...

05/23/2025

"Live Music Making History Live" with Jon and Li Waterman at the Ashby Public Library on Thursday, June 5, 6:30 PM. The show is "A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music" and includes songs, history and slides. Sponsored through a grant from the Ashby Cultural Council.