2025 Schedule of events:
Detailed Description
1. Annemarie's Dance Centre
4:30pm - 5:30pm, 111 Cherry St
Event kick-off. 21 young dancers from The Movement Project Performance Company share their student - based choreography within the transformed studio space.
2. The Corner Spot
5:00pm - 6:00pm, 6 Cherry Street
Walk through the tunnel of light to view the community created art project. Find the names of the nominated Bright Lights within the project. Stay warm fireside and grab a s'more while supplies last.
3. Sub Zero Ice cream Ashland
5:00pm - 8:00pm, 91 Main Street
Stop by for the coolest scoop of icrecream in Ashland. Create a snowflake ornament and listen to The Cardinal Joe Stillitano sing and play piano (6-7PM)
4. Nick's Pizza
5:00pm - 7:00pm, 87 Main Street
Caricaturist Jerry Shippee will be on hand to draw those that stop by. Grab a slice or two while you wait!
5. Ashland Historical Society
5:30 - 6:30PM, 2 Myrtle Street
Come walk the downstairs of the historical Ocean House while listening to International String Trio. This musical group has performed at more than 1000 venues across the USA and has gained national recognition for its distinct sound and stylistic diversity.
Also on display is Ashland resident Cliff Wilson's artwork. Ashland organization Ashland is United will be serving international teas while supplies last.
6. The Bagel Table
6:30PM - 7:00PM, 21 Main Street
Dancers from The Movement Project perform choreographed works by Michelle Cueroni and Sarah Katarina Clark (SKooJ Coreo) in the the gathering space. Free hot chocolate while supplies last.
7. Federated Church of Ashland
6:30 & 7:05PM 118 Main Street
Enjoy the sounds of the Ashland High School Chorus under the direction of Mary-Louise Nemeth in this beautiful downtown building.
8. Blush Bouquets
6:00- 8:00PM 20 Front Street
Blush Bouquets is a perfect space to do a little holiday shopping for unique items while listening to award winning acoustic guitarist RD King (7-8PM)
9. Needham Bank
6:00 - 8:00PM 41 Front Street
Stop by Needham Bank to nibble on appetizers, view the quilling artwork from local company Quilling Cards and sip some wine. At 7PM grab a seat to listen to accomplished core members of the Boston Classical Jazz Group, an ensemble celebrated for blending classical artistry with jazz-influenced expression and a wide range of musical styles.
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10. Ashland Reiki & Wellness
5:00 - 8:00PM 54 Front Street
Peace and tranquility await in this cozy space. Local student Zia Kashwan plays the piano. Light refreshments served in the Magical Illumination room. Unique items for sale.
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11. Clover Road Brewery
7:30 - 9:30PM 151 Main Street
Sing-a-long with piano player Mel Stiller! Mel has been playing piano and leading sing-alongs at parties, corporate events, public venues, and senior settings for nearly 35 years. He played for two years at the Wine Cellar in Fitchburg, five years at the Mt. Washington Hotel in New Hampshire, and for nearly 30 years at Jacob Wirth restaurant in Boston’s Theater District.
This event is brought to you by Annemarie's Dance Centre and the Town of Ashland.