Henry David Thoreau: Thinking Disobediently, with Lawrence Buell

Concord Museum

Lawrence Buell, Harvard University Professor Emeritus of American Literature, joins us for a conversation on his new book "Henry David Thoreau: Thinking Disobediently." Professor Buell details the complexities and contradictions of Thoreau’s life and work, providing necessary context to understanding a key American writer. Free Member | $10 Non-Member | Free Livestream

Reading Circle: “The Wellfleet Oysterman”

Virtual Concord, MA, United States

After three visits to Cape Cod from 1849-1855, Thoreau wrote: “I did not see why I might not make a book on Cape Cod, as well as my neighbor on ‘Human Culture.’ It is but another name for the same thing, and hardly a sandier phase of it.” Reading Circle participants will read “The Wellfleet […]

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White Rabbit Red Rabbit

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

No rehearsal. No director. One actor. A script in a sealed envelope. Theater stripped to its essential elements in a no-net night of unexpected comedy and shared discovery. Forbidden to leave his native Iran, Soleimanpour wrote a play to travel the world in his place. Since its award-winning premiere at the Edinburgh Festival it has […]

West County Cider Tasting

Vintages Adventures in Wine 53 Commonwealth Avenue, Concord, MA, United States

Stop by Friday 3-6 Saturday any time 10-5 New Arrivals from our friends atWEST COUNTY CIDER QUINCE $17.99 REDFIELD $14.99 REINE DES POMMES $14.99 HERITAGE $14.99

Lizzie: The Musical

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

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 […]

Signs of Wellbeing Workshop

Concord, MA, United States

The Signs of Well-being project uses repurposed yard signs to spread mental health awareness with art! We hope the paintings on the yard signs evoke curiosity, joy, and a sense of connection with each other and our natural environment. The paintings can be words of encouragement, affirmations, self-care tips, or your favorite quotes that help […]