National Book Award–winning author Tiya Miles, joins Pulitzer Prize winning historian Jacqueline Jones for a revelatory conversation on the myth and the truth behind Harriet Tubman, one of the most famous Americans ever born who few really understand. A figure more out of myth than history, Harriet Tubman becomes an even clearer and sharper signal […]
JOIN THE MA YOUNG BIRDERS CLUB TO EXPLORE THOREAU’S BACKYARD! Join Massachusetts Young Birders at Thoreau Farm, the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau in Concord for a morning of birding. We will meander through wetlands and woodlands looking for spring favorites in Thoreau’s backyard. We will be meeting at the parking lot behind the Thoreau […]
Major Rally in Concord June 23 to Mark Second Anniversary of Dobbs Decision National Weekend of Action Highlights 2024 Election Priorities Concord Indivisible and First Parish in Concord will host a rally in Concord Center on Sunday, June 23 from 1:00 to 2:30 to mark the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, which removed the right to abortion. The […]
Wreaths are made to celebrate the cycles of nature and life. Crafting a beautiful wreath can be a simple and soothing process for any occasion. This floral and herbal wreath project will be perfect for welcoming the summer season. All materials will be provided for your inspiration and decoration of your own unique wreath to […]
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The Expiration Date is Judah Leblang's poignant and humorous one-man show about dealing with life's big questions--How does one handle life as a "junior-senior?" Is there an afterlife? What does it mean to be spiritual without belief in the 'God in the sky?' Does getting older mean becoming wiser?"--and navigating those times when one man […]
The Umbrella Arts Center invites the public to an opening reception for the new visual arts exhibition, "Reflections: Selfhood/Motherhood," featuring work by 2023/2024 Umbrella Artists-in-Residence, Jasmine Chen and Catherine LeComte Lecce, in the Allie Kussin Main Gallery. Also on view is "random assembly" in the Main Hall Display, with artwork by Umbrella Ceramic Studio Artist-in-Residence […]
Opening reception June 28, 5-7PM June 28 - September 2, 2024 Jasmine Chen, Artist in Residence, Fall 2023 Catherine LeComte Lecce, Artist in Residence, Winter/Spring 2024 This year's artists-in-residence exhibition, entitled “Reflections: Selfhood/Motherhood,” highlights the work of Fall Artist-in-Resident Jasmine Chen and Winter/Spring Artist in Resident Catherine LeComte Lecce. From paintings to photography to installation art, the diverse […]
