THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 28, 2025 Page 11 Annual Ecumenical Palm Sunday Concert April 13 T he 37th Annual Ecumenical Palm Sunday Concert will be presented on Sunday, April 13th at 3:00 p.m. at The First Baptist Church of Malden. Combined area church choirs and soloists are under the direction of MalDIRECTOR | FROM PAGE 8 Dawn and I created The Porch to further the careers of artists of color. S he leaves us at a time of exceptional strength for The Porch on all fronts . I 'm excited for Dawn's new journey -- and excited to create the next chapter of t he company we built together. " Awoye Timpo, Nationally Known Theater Director “As an artistic leader, Dawn is collaborative, forward-thinking, and deeply engaged with the evolving landscape of theater. She understands the power of telling stories that expand our collective imagination and spark dynamic conversation.” Michael J. Bobbitt, Executive Director, Mass Cultural Council Dawn Simmons was one of the very first people I called when I was thinking about making the leap to Boston for my first arts job here. From day one, she welcomed me with open arms — even brought me into the new leadership gathering at StageSource right before the world turned upside down. When the pandemic hit, I had the joy of teaming up with her to reimagine digital programming at New Repertory Theatre, and that collaboration sparked a friendship and creative partnership that’s meant the world to me. Dawn is a brilliant artist, a visionary leader, and a true gem in our community. I couldn’t be more excited to see her step into this new chapter at SpeakEasy Stage Company — they’re lucky to have her. Courtney O’Connor, Producden resident, Rosalind Mohnsen at the fine E. M. Skinner organ. Soloists are Judy Doucette, Soprano, Gabriella Snyder, Alto, Matthew Arnold, Tenor and Richard Freeman, Baritone. The group will present the caning Artistic Director, Lyric Stage Company “The Lyric Stage has been fortunate to share Dawn's creative vision, energy, and passion with our audiences multiple times, and I look forward to watching her share all of this and more with SpeakEasy as their new Artistic Director.” ABOUT SPEAKEASY STAGE Now in its 34th year, SpeakEasy Stage is an award-winning, not-for-profit, professional theatre company in residence at the Stanford Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts. Founded and led by Producing Artistic Director Paul Daigneault, the company has consistently won acclaim for its intimate, top-quality, original productions of bold contemporary plays and musicals that, for three decades, have sparked conversations that challenge, connect and inspire its audiences and the Greater Boston community. In addition, as part of its mission to build and support a thriving local theatre scene, SpeakEasy works with hundreds of Massachusetts-based actors, directors, designers, and technicians each year, and trains early-career artists through its emerging artist and fellowship programs. From its humble 40-seat beginnings, the company has emerged as a leader in Boston’s theatre community, a champion of diverse and emerging voices, and a staunch proponent of the transformative power of theatre to bring about social change. SpeakEasyStage.com For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net tata, “Olivet to Calvary” by John Henry Maunder, a British composer.In addition to choruses and solos, there are three hymns for everyone to sing. Participants include singers from Freedom Hill Community Church-Malden, The First Baptist Church-Malden, First Community United Methodist Church-Medford, Immaculate Conception Church-Malden, Maplewood Baptist Church-Malden, Montvale Congregational Church, Woburn, St. John the Evangelist Church-Beverly, St. Patick Church, Lowell, and St. Raphael Church, Medford. The public is cordially invited. For further information, The First Baptist Church, 781-324-2745 If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available
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