A Family Revealed....From Slavery to Hope Reggie Harris and Wallis Wickham Raemer discuss the discovery and development of their special journey as two descendants of a Confederate enslaver. Two cousins, one black one white, discuss what it has been to discover each other's existence and navigate deeply held feelings. Co-sponsored by the Robbins House and […]
The Umbrella Stage Company presents the beloved, raucous, pop-rock-musical send-up of gender expectations and stereotypes... that takes it all off! April 26-May 19 Based on the cult hit film of the same name, The Full Monty is a ten-time Tony-nominated Americanized adaptation that’s filled with honest affection, engaging melodies, a ton of humor…and the most […]
Curators from the Concord Museum lead a guided tour of the new special exhibition What Makes History: New Stories from the Collection. This special exhibition explores what it means to make history through object collecting, preservation, and storytelling. Visitors will see a variety of collections from the Museum’s holdings, offering the rare opportunity to look […]
Juried by Ayumi Horie, Earthworks: Tradition, Influence, Innovation is a regional show celebrating the depth of history, tradition, and cultural expression in contemporary ceramics, and the ways in which artists continue to expand the field through innovation and reinterpretation. As part of The Umbrella Arts Center’s continued commitment to the ceramic medium, we intend for […]
The next DropOff/SwapOff event will be held on Saturday May 18, 2024 Registration is open! Click HERE to Register Click HERE to Pay** Spring 2024 DropOff Flyer Spring 2024 SwapOff Flyer Spring 2024 DropOff Price List **Please note, if you are dropping items off for the swap, you do not need to preregister for a slot and there is no […]
Cash & Check only Lots of herbs, flowers, and locally grown perennials and natives Rain date: Sunday, May 19
Juried by Ayumi Horie, Earthworks: Tradition, Influence, Innovation is a regional show celebrating the depth of history, tradition, and cultural expression in contemporary ceramics, and the ways in which artists continue to expand the field through innovation and reinterpretation. As part of The Umbrella Arts Center’s continued commitment to the ceramic medium, we intend for […]
Join us on Sunday, May 12, and Sunday, May 19, from 8:00 – 10:30 am for “Birding in Thoreau’s Footsteps with Peter Alden,” Concord’s native ornithologist, author, and naturalist, at Walden Pond State Reservation with frequent collaborator Lillian Stokes & others. Alden has authored 16 wildlife books, including National Audubon’s Field Guide to New England. […]
Join us for an inspiring and informative talk by Kerem Shalom member, State Representative Simon Cataldo. Simon was elected to represent the 14th Middlesex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 2022. In his wide-ranging talk, Simon will focus on how Judaism and Tikkun Olam can inform service in elected office. Even before running […]
SoulCollage® is a creative and fun process of using your intuition and imagination to create a personal deck of collaged cards. It is a process that is truly accessible to everyone, even people who believe they have no artistic ability, and allows for easy, artful self-expression. In this workshop you'll learn about the SoulCollage® practice […]
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) trained speakers share their personal experiences supporting a family member or loved one with a mental health condition. Audience members can ask questions and learn more about available resources. This Wellness Week program is cosponsored by NAMI Central Middlesex and The Concord Free Public Library. Please register for this […]
The arrival of spring signals many important events on the farm—including our annual Poetry on the Farm exhibit! In its fourth year, this special celebration of language, food, nature, and agriculture will again take the form of a self-guided farm tour, featuring poems from community members of all ages. Thank you to everyone who submitted […]
Please bring your toddler on Tuesday mornings from 9:15-10:00 a.m .for a playgroup series aimed at toddlers and their caregivers — an opportunity to explore and play. Join members of the talented Nashoba Brooks School teaching team, leading activities that explore school readiness and promote fun! the event is free and open to all -- […]
BYOM (bring your own mat!) for this gentle, flowing yoga experience with local instructor, Rama Valianti. Get your body moving and grooving, and learn some new techniques to breathe, be present in every moment, and keep your body healthy, agile and flexible in a welcoming, fun atmosphere. All levels welcome, ages 16 and up. Please […]
Join us for a lunchtime discussion about books that inspire healthy habits. Join Lara Wilson, who shares mindful books during her popular Thursday Morning Library Meditation, to explore popular wellness titles such as the bestsellers, Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown, Breath by James Nestor, The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté, The Way […]
Join us for an informative panel on caregiving for aging parents and loved ones, including folks facing the challenges of Dementia. Nicole Saia, LICSW, will present on what to know about types of care, how to pay for care, safety tips for those with physical and cognitive challenges, how to interact with loved ones with […]
Juried by Ayumi Horie, Earthworks: Tradition, Influence, Innovation is a regional show celebrating the depth of history, tradition, and cultural expression in contemporary ceramics, and the ways in which artists continue to expand the field through innovation and reinterpretation. As part of The Umbrella Arts Center’s continued commitment to the ceramic medium, we intend for […]
The arrival of spring signals many important events on the farm—including our annual Poetry on the Farm exhibit! In its fourth year, this special celebration of language, food, nature, and agriculture will again take the form of a self-guided farm tour, featuring poems from community members of all ages. Thank you to everyone who submitted […]
Learn about wellness planning and how to create a wellness plan that is based on 5 pillars: Hope, Personal Responsibility, Education, Support, and Self-Advocacy. Self-Determination is supported throughout this process because you are an expert on yourself and what you need to do to be well on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis. […]
Sweet Autumn Farm's Seedling Sale starts Saturday, May 25th. The offerings include Tomato, Eggplant, Pepper plants as well as Herbs, Flowers, Fruit and seedlings for the "Birds and Bugs." The sale continues Saturdays thereafter. All seedlings are certified organic. For questions, please email: sweetautunfarmma@gmail.com or visit website: sweetautumnfarm.com. The farm is located at 180 Prospect […]
The arrival of spring signals many important events on the farm—including our annual Poetry on the Farm exhibit! In its fourth year, this special celebration of language, food, nature, and agriculture will again take the form of a self-guided farm tour, featuring poems from community members of all ages. Thank you to everyone who submitted […]
Celebrate Emerson’s birthday and follow the footsteps of writers Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau! Enjoy the spring weather and learn about the friendship of two notable observers of nature from a museum interpreter. 1-mile walk, mostly flat terrain, rain or shine. Meet at the Concord Museum. In partnership with the Ralph Waldo Emerson […]
Join us for a special edition of Fowler's Saturday Studio with Mothers Out Front! Together, we'll explore sustainability themes through a mix of stories, songs, crafting, and hands-on activities. This month we are celebrating the power and joy of traveling by bike! If you bring your child's helmet, we will help teach you and your […]
Concord will honor those who served on Monday, May 27, 9 a.m. at Rideout Field 9 a.m. and Monument Square 11 a.m.. The Concord Independent Battery, Concord Minutemen, Concord Police Honor Guard will participate in the ceremony in conjunction with Town of Concord veterans.
The arrival of spring signals many important events on the farm—including our annual Poetry on the Farm exhibit! In its fourth year, this special celebration of language, food, nature, and agriculture will again take the form of a self-guided farm tour, featuring poems from community members of all ages. Thank you to everyone who submitted […]
Enjoy a craft night and take a succulent plant home! At this nature craft night, you can spend an hour letting your creative juices flow. Participants will paint a ceramic planter, then choose a succulent to pot in their planter and take home. All supplies will be provided.
Juried by Ayumi Horie, Earthworks: Tradition, Influence, Innovation is a regional show celebrating the depth of history, tradition, and cultural expression in contemporary ceramics, and the ways in which artists continue to expand the field through innovation and reinterpretation. As part of The Umbrella Arts Center’s continued commitment to the ceramic medium, we intend for […]
The arrival of spring signals many important events on the farm—including our annual Poetry on the Farm exhibit! In its fourth year, this special celebration of language, food, nature, and agriculture will again take the form of a self-guided farm tour, featuring poems from community members of all ages. Thank you to everyone who submitted […]
Dr. Paul Kirshen, Professor of Climate Adaptation at the University of Massachusetts, will talk about the theory of climate risk assessment and adaptation planning and then talk about some of the likely threats facing Concord and the Boston area in terms of environmental, social, and built systems in our region. This is a special event […]
Sweet Autumn's seedling sale continues June 1st and 2nd from 11am-5pm. The sale offers Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Herbs, Flowers and plants for pollinators. Located off Monument St. @ 180 Prospect St., Carlisle.
For ages 6 – 10 Saturday, June 1st, 10:00-11:00 am at CCM Let your kids discover the magic of Rhythmic Solfege in a complimentary demo! Rhythmic Solfège classes offer a hands-on approach to music theory in which children explore musical concepts such as meter, tempo, phrase, form, and dynamics through rhythm games, creative movement, songs, […]
Don't miss Milldam's Annual Ducky Fair taking place at the Emerson Track between Stow and Thoreau streets in Concord, MA from 10:00 am-12:00 pm on June 1st. The event is entirely free and open to the community. We will have train rides, face painting, ice cream from Bedford Farms, pony rides, crafts, lawn games and […]
Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided […]
