Join us for a School-Wide Open House on Sunday, November 5 to learn more about Nashoba Brooks School: co-ed in Preschool (ages 3-4) through Grade 3 and an all-girl's middle school in Grades 4-8. Bring the whole family to explore the campus and meet many of the talented teachers who work with the children every […]
Our certified town guide leads an interactive hike that follows a meandering natural path similar to the one Emerson and Thoreau strolled as they walked from the town center to Walden Pond and Henry’s cabin site. Reflect on the power of the natural world and how it influenced both Henry David Thoreau and the world […]
Concord and the Vietnam War: Vietnam Veterans Recount the Protest They Staged at the Old North Bridge in 1971 and How it Led to One of the Largest Mass Arrests in Massachusetts History On the opening night of Memorial Day Weekend in 1971, men wearing fatigues began to gather at the Old North Bridge in […]
The Concord Band presents Bandemonium, a Concert for Children & Families Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden Admission $10 single, $25 family Instrument petting zoo! Freeze dance! Snacks!
A Year with Frog and Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons. Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. The jazzy, upbeat score of A Year with Frog and Toad bubbles with melody and wit, making it […]
The subject of centuries-old, sing-song villainy, Lizzie Borden turns searing rock anthem anti-hero and has audiences raging in their seats. Lizzie was famously acquitted and yet the question lingers… did she do it? Now, as the story is retold by four women defying musical theater stereotypes, fronting a six-piece rock band, and delivering a score […]
Tyranny of the Minority with authors Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt Sunday, November 5, 4:00 - 6:00 pm, including a book signing First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Road, Concord, MA “An exceptionally persuasive book… Ziblatt and Levitsky are two of America’s very best comparative political scientists, with expertise that makes them uniquely well-equipped for […]
*By popular demand, an additional performance has been added on Sunday, November 5 at 6:30pm. An additional post-show talkback has been added after the Friday, November 3 performance with author, lawyer and Lizzie Borden expert, Cara Robertson.* The subject of centuries-old, sing-song villainy, Lizzie Borden turns searing rock anthem anti-hero and has audiences raging in […]
Medicare open enrollment starts October 15 and ends December 7 and there is opportunity to compare your Medicare insurance coverage with a state certified SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) counselor. The Concord Council on Aging (COA) offers SHINE counselors through Minuteman Senior Services who are available onsite at the COA offices or by […]
The Concord Free Public Library, Concord Prison Outreach and League of Women Voters invite you to a Panel discussion, "Humane Incarceration" Exploring ways to improve the health and quality of life of the people incarcerated in the Commonwealth and those preparing for reentry into our communities.
