Illuminate Ashland

Dec 9th | 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

What is Illuminate Downtown Ashland?

Founded in 2017 by studio director Chrissy Reynolds, Illuminate Downtown Ashland is a community event that aims to shine a light on the important role art plays within a community. Annemarie's Dance Centre alongside the town of Ashland and Arts! Ashland Alliance partner local art and artists with community spaces both public and private. 

What Does 2023 Look like?

Live audiences are welcome in the several locations around downtown to view the art, hear the music and experience the dancing. Annemarie's Dance Centre, The Corner Spot, Ashland Historical Society, Blush Bouquet, Needham Bank and Ashland Reiki & Wellness will host live performances and art works for the community to enjoy. Ashland High School Chorus, Neayong Cho, The Drum Nomads, , International Trio, The Cardinal Joe Stillitano & The Movement Project Performance Company will occupy the spaces for a night of free performance and luminaries.

Schedule of Events

4:30-5:00PM

Annemarie's Dance Centre

Suzie Meeker's artwork on display

Visi Tilak's artwork on display

The Movement Project teen group performs

Community Art Projects on display

5:00-5:30PM

The Corner Spot

The Drum Nomads perform

Firepit w/ S'mores (weather permitting)

A.R.E.A set up in shed for children's project

Luminaries on display

5:30-6:00PM

The Ocean House

International String Trio performs

Cliff Wilson's artwork on display

Ashland is United serves tea

6:00 6:30PM

Federated Church of Ashland

Ashland High School Chorus performs

Luminaries on display

5:30-7:30PM

Ashland Reiki & Wellness

Open for shopping

Stop by for unique gifts

6:30-7:00PM

Blush Bouquet

Boston Community Music Ensemble performs

Open for shopping

7:00 - 7:30PM

Needham Bank

Kindness Rocks Craft

Musician Joe Stillitano performs