Bellforge Arts Center Announces August Lineup
Have you been to Bellforge Arts Center yet? Do you even know about the new arts, culture, and music space? Let’s get you caught up.
To start, we have to go back. All the way back to 1896 and the opening of Medfield State Hospital. At the time, MSH was an innovative facility. It was built using a cottage-style layout, which helped hospital residents take full advantage of daylight, fresh air, exercise, and socialization. MSH was closed in 2003, purchased by the Town of Medfield in 2014, and reimagined in 2020.
As stated in this recent press release, Bellforge Arts Center, has become “a new multi-arts complex” which endeavors “to support artists, expand cultural opportunities, and nurture the creative community. Bellforge currently offers outdoor concerts, festivals, and community events, along with over 200 miles of nature trails and outdoor recreation space.” There are even plans for a 300-seat performance venue.
Bellforge Arts Center Announces August Lineup
Bellforge, in a way, is keeping in the tradition of the old MSH. Daylight, fresh air, socialization, wellness. And in this case, wellness through music. They just announced the second half of their all-ages, all-inclusive showcase of New England music. Branded as “Summer Sounds,” consider your Thursdays booked for the entire month of August:
August 3: Summer Sounds with Maeka and Padma
August 10: Summer Sounds with Amanda Shea and Naomi Westwater
August 17: Summer Sounds with Raavi and Mei Semones
August 24: Summer Sounds with Summer Cult and Senseless Optimism
August 26: Flow at The ‘Forge: Celebrating 50 years of Hip-Hop
August 31: Summer Sounds with Dino Gala and Cape Crush
To learn more about the performers and to register–for free–hit the Arts Center events page. Better still, give the venue a follow on IG. I feel like Bellforge is in its “best kept secret” phase right now. So let’s get the secret out and get out there this summer and celebrate a unique new local venue that’s committed to great local art and music.