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08/24/2026

You could drive past 44 Troy Street a hundred times and never realize what’s happening behind these doors. 👀

But this little building has a pretty wild story.

The Fall River Museum of Contemporary Art, FR MoCA, was created in 2020 by artists Harry Gould Harvey IV and Brittni Ann Harvey, two artists with deep South Coast roots who wanted to connect Fall River with a much larger contemporary art world.

And they didn’t start in some polished museum.

FR MoCA debuted during FABRIC 2020 inside the ground floor of an active textile mill at 502 Bedford Street, bringing local and internationally connected artists together right in the middle of Fall River’s industrial landscape.

That experimental beginning stuck.

In 2023, FR MoCA moved into its current home at 44 Troy Street, where they’ve continued bringing exhibitions, film, sound, artist residencies, education and youth programs into the city.

And now something VERY different is getting ready to happen behind those papered-up windows. 👀

🎬 ANEMIC TRIANGLE

The exhibition opens Saturday, September 5 from 5–8 PM, including film screenings.

The artists involved are Paul Gondry, Jak Ritger and Carl Simmons, with the exhibition curated by Anemic Triangle Co.

Gondry brings The Chronicles of Shpongle, Ritger plays with scenes and imagery pulled from the world of movies and cinema, and Simmons works with fragmented memory, found material and what FR MoCA describes as anti-Hollywood video collage.

FR MoCA itself calls ANEMIC TRIANGLE a “show within a show.”

So yeah...

This probably isn’t going to be your normal night at an art museum. 😂

It sounds strange.
It sounds experimental.
It sounds a little gritty.
And honestly, that makes me want to see it even more.

📍 FR MoCA
44 Troy St.
Fall River, MA

🗓️ Saturday, September 5
⏰ 5–8 PM
🎥 Opening + Film Screenings

There are some REALLY interesting things happening in Fall River if you know where to look.

Sometimes they’re hiding right behind a piece of paper taped to a window. 👀

Flyer created by Visit Fall River Ma. with AI!

📅 Add ANEMIC TRIANGLE to your calendar:
https://calendarlink.com/event/W9h5I

08/24/2026

DID YOU KNOW, FALL RIVER? 🤔

The Great Fire of 1843 destroyed nearly 200 buildings in Fall River, including much of the young town's business district.

Can you imagine rebuilding a growing city after damage that large?

08/24/2026

Another job well done by the City of Fall River Police Department

08/24/2026

🎤 FALL RIVER HIP-HOP: BREAKDANCING WAS ON THE SCHEDULE IN 1986

Here’s one we can finally put a date on.

Digging through the old Thomas Chew Memorial Boys & Girls Club archives, we found a Herald News clipping from January 1986 listing activities happening at the club.

Buried among the other programs was one little line:

“Tonight at 7, break dancing will be held.”

Eight words, but a pretty cool piece of Fall River history.

By 1986, breaking wasn’t only something local kids were watching on TV or seeing in movies. It had made its way into an organized youth program right here in Fall River.

And another part of hip-hop culture was already taking shape around the city.

Fall River-raised artist Rene Gagnon says that in the early ’80s, after being inspired by Wild Style, Beat Street and the graffiti movement coming out of New York, he began drawing graffiti and painting pieces in railway tunnels around Fall River. By 1986, after meeting Bronx writer STER, he was writing under the name SNO.

Community memories from that era also point to local breakdance crews meeting at dances and parks, battling and showing off their moves. Those crew names are the piece we’re still trying to document correctly.

But the archive keeps the story moving.

By the late ’90s, the Boys & Girls Club was holding Friday night dances with a teenage DJ and dance contests.

Then in 2001, a Herald News photo captured a Fall River hip-hop dance trio called Too Smooth after they tied for first place in a Boys & Girls Club talent show.

The members?

Cameron Gonsalves, Jason DaSilva and 13-year-old Nicholas DeMoura.

That last name should sound familiar.

Nick DeMoura went from growing up in Fall River to becoming the creative director and choreographer for Justin Bieber’s Believe World Tour, along with a career working in major music, dance and entertainment productions.

From graffiti in Fall River railway tunnels and breakdancing at the Boys & Girls Club to local dance crews and eventually some of the biggest stages in the world…

There’s a Fall River hip-hop history here. And we’re just starting to uncover it.

If you remember the old breakdance crews from the Boys Club, PAL, local dances or the parks, drop a name below.

Let’s get this history right. 👇

08/24/2026

Monday check-in, Fall River — we're deep in the height of summer around here. Tell us: what part of Fall River are you in right now? Comment below with your pick.

08/24/2026

FALL RIVER ROLL CALL 📣

Think about the house where everybody ended up sitting outside. Who lived there, and what made those front steps the place to be?

08/24/2026

FREE family fun in Fall River! 🎨

Kids can get creative, make a little mess, and turn their own shapes into painted masterpieces at SoCo Art Labs. All ages are welcome, and parents can join in too!

Definitely one to share with the families in your life. 👇

A FREE event for kids and families!

Bursting with color and imagination, this joyful colorful activity invites children to explore, create, and play. Reminding every child that the world is brighter when it's filled with color, laughter, and endless possibilities.

In this free, hands-on kids workshop at SoCo Art Labs, young creatives, under the direction of artist Susan Drayton, will explore creating shapes and turning those shapes into painted masterpieces! All ages are welcome and parents are encouraged to join in.

👩‍🎨 Perfect for curious creators who love to explore
🎨 No prior art experience needed
👨 Parents/Guardians must stay with child/ren at all times

This workshop is designed to build confidence, creativity, and comfort with experimentation in a supportive, community-centered art space.

FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1220030349473483

This event is free for children and sponsored by a generous grant from the Mass Cultural Council and Fall River Cultural Council.

08/24/2026

Remembering Officer Thomas J. Giunta today, 32 years after he gave his life serving Fall River. 💙

A legacy of service, sacrifice, and family that this city will never forget. Rest in peace, Officer Giunta.

Today, we pause to remember and honor Officer Thomas J. Giunta, who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the City of Fall River.

On August 24, 1994, Officer Thomas Giunta was shot and killed as he was distributing free parking permits for a community function in Fall River.

When he knocked on the door of a house on Middle Street, the subject answered, and a struggle ensued. The subject wrestled Patrolman Giunta's weapon away from him and then shot him three times. The man was subdued moments later by other officers in the area.

His sacrifice is a solemn reminder that danger can appear without warning, and that every officer who pins on a badge accepts risks on behalf of the community they serve.

Today, his son, Officer Timothy Giunta proudly serves the City of Fall River wearing the same badge his father once wore. Every shift he works is a testament to a family's enduring commitment to public service and a powerful reminder that while one watch may end, a legacy of honor, sacrifice, and dedication can continue for generations.

Over three decades later, Officer Thomas Giunta's memory remains a cherished part of the Fall River Police Department's history. His name is forever etched among our fallen heroes, and his sacrifice continues to inspire those who wear this badge today.

One of the most meaningful tributes to Officer Giunta can be found as you enter Fall River Police Headquarters. The police motorcycle he rode while assigned to the Motor Vehicle Enforcement Unit was retired from service, meticulously restored by Officer Wendell Burks (retired), and is now proudly displayed in the front lobby of the department. It stands not only as a memorial to a fallen officer, but as a daily reminder to every officer, employee, and visitor of the sacrifice he made in service to our community.

As we honor Officer Giunta, we also remember his family, friends, and fellow officers who have carried his memory through the years. Their strength and resilience ensure that his legacy will never be forgotten.

08/24/2026

FALL RIVER AFTER DARK 🌙

The stories around the Quequechan Club include reported footsteps, voices, and a mysterious woman in white. They are local lore, not proven fact, but the tales have lasted for generations.

Have you ever heard a Quequechan Club story from someone who was there?