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Families flock for Fun at the ‘Forge

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

The Bellforge Arts Center recently hosted their end of the season family event, entitled Fun At The ‘Forge: Fall Edition. This event returned to the grounds of the former Medfield State Hospital after the success of the Spring edition of this...

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CultureFest comes to life at MHS

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Bellforge held their annual CultureFest, and the rain did not put a damper on the festivities. A last-minute move to the Medfield High School (MHS) gym gave a dry space for live music, dancing and a celebration of all cultures. 

Bellforge showcases rising women artists

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Bellforge is always putting on a good time and uplifting local artists. The collaborative concert between The Bellforge and Women in Music Boston was no exception. This performance showcased three artists making waves in the local music scene. 

Lanterns illuminate the Bellforge

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Folks of all ages ventured out to the Bellforge Arts Center this past Saturday night to participate in the eagerly awaited Lantern Parade and Festival. This event had been rescheduled earlier this year due to poor weather conditions. Many locals had...

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Folk and fun at the ‘Forge

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On a summery Wednesday night, August 28, Coco Smith and Sweet Petunia entertained a good-sized crowd at Bellforge with sweet and soulful folk music as part of the Locally Grown series. In addition to enjoying the music, the crowd played yard...

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Margaritaville in Medfield 

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Bellforge Arts Center was honored to host Peter and Brendan Mayer for an unforgettable evening. This renowned father-and-son duo is celebrated for their work with Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band. Peter toured with Buffett for 35 years while...

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Medfield celebrates Juneteenth 

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Medfield celebrated Juneteenth the weekend before the official holiday with "Unspoken" at the Bellforge Arts Center. The celebration focused on uplifting people's voices and honoring the everlasting human spirit. Everyone was welcomed to celebrate, honor, and enjoy everything that Juneteenth has...

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FieldFest rocks the ‘Forge

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

FieldFest launched the summer festivities at the Bellforge Arts Center, featuring four local musicians who captivated the gathered crowd.

Set against the backdrop of the Lee Chapel, the outdoor stage provided ample sunlight and scenic views of the...

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Can’t rain on the Pride parade

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Rain could not stop the celebration, especially at Bellforge Pride. Vendors set up under tents to welcome attendees from the rain. There was no shortage of celebration regardless of the weather. Medfield held its second Pride event at the Bellforge Arts...

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Trinity renews Medfield’s historic landscape

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Included within the expansion of the Bellforge Arts Center, the historic Medfield State Hospital (MSH) grounds are additionally receiving major upcoming changes over the next few years. Trinity Financial, a real estate company located in Boston, MA, was chosen out of...

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Racing to success at the ‘Forge

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Soles of Medfield Running Club, New Life Furniture Bank of MA, and the Bellforge Arts Center teamed up together to create a Fitness at the ‘Forge event. This event included a Fun Run for kids, the New Life 5K Trail...

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Kids have fun at the ‘Forge

by Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The first Saturday of May boasted what was arguably some of the best weather of the year, which was especially lucky for the team at the Bellforge Arts Center - also known as Bellforge, or simply the ‘Forge. This was because...

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Fairies come to the ‘Forge

By Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The grounds of the former Medfield State Hospital (MSH), now known as the Bellforge Arts Center, were transformed last weekend as hundreds came out to enjoy a Spring celebration for humans, dogs and fairies alike: the third annual Fairy Walk. This...

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History of Medfield State Hospital

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Recently, Richard DeSorgher, a popular local historian and former Medfield history teacher, spoke on the history of the Medfield State Hospital to a full-capacity crowd gathered at Farthest Star Sake, located off North Meadows Road.

The Bellforge Arts...

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The future of the ‘Forge

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Within the beautiful town of Medfield lies an area with an immense amount of history attached to it: the historic Medfield State Hospital. Created back in the 1890s, this then insane asylum grew in size over the years, ultimately ending with...

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Sensory fun with Sound Sculpture

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Recently, Sound Sculptures illuminated Medfield as local families bundled up in their finest winter gear to venture out to the Bellforge Arts Center and experiment with this unique structure. 

The Sound Sculpture, crafted by MASARY Studios, is an...

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Medfielders work to illuminate Bellforge

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Visual Teaching Artist Gowri Savoor led two lantern-making workshops at the Medfield United Church of Christ. They were the first of several workshops that will be held in Medfield to prepare for the inaugural Illuminate: Lantern Parade & Festival to be...

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Bellforge unites Culturefest and Oktoberfest

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

It was a bustling day recently at the Bellforge Arts Center as the venue hosted two community-favorite events simultaneously. Due to inclement weather at the beginning of October, Culturefest and Oktoberfest were amalgamated into a single, remarkable afternoon.

Words with Friends at the ‘Forge

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Hosted through the Medfield Public Library (MPL), Bri Ozanne, the adult librarian, holds Word Games with Friends twice a month at the Medfield State Hospital Grounds (now often referred to as The Bellforge). Guests are encouraged to bring a chair to...

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Excited crowd relives youth at Buffalo Tom

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter 

Buffalo Tom and their opening act, Dutch Tulips, braved the forecast thunderstorms to entertain a large crowd of enthusiastic music fans on September 9th at the Belleforge Arts Center in Medfield. The musicians managed to get through their performances, even though the...

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