"The artist's feeling is his law" exclaimed German painter Casper David Friedrich. Join Janice and Doug Muir for a DVD lecture series that explains Romanticism and the artists who contributed to this special period including David, Delacroix and Goya. The series if offered free of charge and your reservation is requested by the COA: 978-318-3020.
This workshop is designed to enhance creativity through Soundpainting, a performance of words and music using gestures. This art, developed by composer Walter Thompson, fosters inter-disciplinary performance and is used by many improv theatre and avant-garde musicians in New York City and Paris. In a concert setting, an audience reacts to simple gestures from a […]
Part of our People of Concord Summer Series, in partnership with the Robbins House, Dr. Maria Madison and Dr. Kerri Greenidge will explore Ellen Garrison's life of activism, and the work they and many others at the Robbins House have done to uncover Ellen’s story. Register online. Museum and Robbins House Members Free. Non-members $10.
Details for the “HUNTER is HERE” scavenger hunt are as follows:
August 1, 2018 - October 31st, 2018.
1. The picture of Hunter, will be hiding in 15 locations around Concord, MA for you to find. Pick up the scavenger hunt form at the Concord Visitors Center or participating merchants. Then LOOK for Hunter in each location. When you find his picture ask for your scavenger hunt to be stamped to show you found Hunter.
Get stamps at all 15 locations and reveal the secret message!
Return the completed hunt to the Concord Visitors Center with at least 10 stamps by August 30th, September 28th or October 30th to collect your “Hunter is Here!” button and to be entered into the drawing for your very own HUNTER at the end of each month.
WIN a HUNTER!! Drawing August 31, 2018, September 28, 2018 and October 30, 2018
2. Weekly drawing. When you find the picture of Hunter, take a screenshot and share it with @hunterfoundit on Instagram or with the hashtag #hunterishere to enter the weekly drawing Friday’s in August, beginning August 10th.
Back-to-School Kindergarten Popsicle Party: 3:30-5 p.m. Aug. 22, Alcott School Playground, 93 Laurel St., Concord. Make reservations by Aug. 20: concordfamilynetwork.org. Featuring popsicles, face-painting, parachute games and a chance to meet other children and parents. For all incoming kindergärtners in Concord and their families.
In this workshop, we will have fun performing for one another, and when we’re done performing for one another, we’ll perform with each other! We will sight read chamber music pieces together catered to the level of your playing. While we are playing together, we will also learn some pointers on how to play more […]
We’re excited to announce that we are among the 100 institutions across Massachusetts participating in this year’s Free Fun Friday initiative, thanks to our partnership with the Highland Street Foundation! Admission will be free on August 24 at The Old Manse. This free open house will be a chance to explore the Old Manse via […]
Family Town Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 25, Nashoba Brooks School, 200 Strawberry Hill Road, Concord. For information: info@getlocalma.com. The fair will feature Excelsior Comics with cards, toys and games, children’s carnival games and toy store with prizes and a dunk tank, food vendors and ice cream, gelato, dessert cups, croissants and more from Dulce […]
Suitable for all ages! Ideal for families! Take a trip into the past as you have an interactive tour of Orchard House with an expert, authentically costumed guide portraying an Alcott family member or one of their famous friends. Hear fascinating anecdotes and learn first-hand about their lives and times; play a 19th-century game and […]
Join Concord Recreation to celebrate National Dog Day at Puppypalooza. This event will bring dog owners and their pups to Emerson Field for an afternoon of fun. Your dog can cool off in the splash pad or enjoy a treat on us!
