The Show Quilts 250: Stitching in the Spirit of Democracy is a free, public quilt show organized in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary events of April 19, 1775 along Battle Road in Lincoln, Concord, Lexington, and Arlington, Massachusetts. Showcasing the creative energy of quilters near and far, Quilts 250 hopes to display as many […]
Lafayette is Coming to Concord! September 2 @ 3:00 PM Cost: Free The public is invited to this free event for all ages celebrating the 200th Anniversary of General Lafayette’s Farewell Tour and his visit to Concord. Meet the Lafayette reenactor on the lawn of First Parish in Concord this Labor Day afternoon on the […]
The Show Quilts 250: Stitching in the Spirit of Democracy is a free, public quilt show organized in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary events of April 19, 1775 along Battle Road in Lincoln, Concord, Lexington, and Arlington, Massachusetts. Showcasing the creative energy of quilters near and far, Quilts 250 hopes to display as many […]
The Garden Club of Concord is seeking proposals from local organizations and residents seeking funding for gardening-related community projects. Each year the GCC sponsors a range of projects intended to support the preservation, restoration, and development of gardens and the natural environment of the Concord community. Organizations recently benefiting from a GCC grant include Concord […]
Why are there sheep at Ag Day in Concord? They are part of The Concord 250th plan, which celebrates this momentous year by adding “history” to every event. Join spinners and sheep on the grounds of the Wright Tavern on Saturday, September 7, from 10 to 2. We will honor the vital role of women […]
19TH ANNUAL CONCORD AG DAY: Saturday September 7th, 2024 10am – 2pm On Main Street in downtown Concord (between Walden St and the Flagpole rotary) Rain or Shine! Concord Ag Day is a once a year farmers’ market celebrating local agriculture organized by the Concord Agriculture Committee to showcase Concord farms and local produce. This unique market showcases […]
Join us at Concord Conservatory of Music's Discovery Day Open House on Saturday, September 7, from 1–3 pm! This free event offers a fun, interactive way for kids and adults to explore various instruments and find the right fit. Our expert faculty will guide you in selecting the best instrument and group class. Whether you're a […]
Louise Bessette to Perform “The Concord Sonata” at 51 Walden, September 8. As part of the year-long celebration of the 250th anniversary of the fight at the Old North Bridge, Canadian pianist Louise Bessette will give a lecture and then perform The Concord Sonata by Charles Ives at The Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden […]
Enjoy a leisurely community bike ride with Mothers Out Front along the scenic Bruce Freeman Rail Trail! Together, we’ll bike from West Concord to the Trader Joe’s shopping plaza for coffee and the opportunity to pick up a few groceries. We will meet up in the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail parking lot in West Concord, […]
Sign-up for a free class during the week of September 9 – 14th There is something to be said about being part of a group. You gain a sense of belonging. Group activities are fun and rewarding. If you are looking for a great way to meet new people, try something new, or bring your […]
Have you ever left a medical appointment and felt like you were not heard, or that you didn’t understand what the provider told you? If so, you are not alone. Start getting the most out of your medical appointments, feel confident when asking your provider questions, and be a better advocate for your own health. […]
Save the date! Tuesday, September 10th, 5:30-7pm at The Concord Bridge newspaper. Chamber Business After Hours Networking event! Grab a business neighbor, come have fun, mingle, network, and develop in-person relationships with your fellow Concord Business Owners… Looking forward to seeing you there!
🍞 🧀 🍝 🥗 🥮 🍗 ☕ 🥤 🍪 🍓 Join us for a special lunch on Wednesday, September 11th at noon, to observe the end of summer and the return of regular programming at the COA. We will have a delicious meal of lasagna, meatballs, ham and turkey, salad, and desserts. We will also […]
Journal sunsets through clouds, colors, and questions in your journal Keeping a seasonal nature journal offers a way to practice your nature-noticing skills and allow the earth to remind you of the resiliency of life. Experience the sense of wellbeing that can come through deepening your relationship with nature by providing the space and structure […]
Concord Visitor Center Celebrates 389 Years with Free Walking Tours In celebration of Concords 389th birthday, the Concord Visitor Center is delighted to offer free walking tours for all Concord residents on September 12, 2024. These special tours will be available at 9 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m., providing […]
The Show Quilts 250: Stitching in the Spirit of Democracy is a free, public quilt show organized in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary events of April 19, 1775 along Battle Road in Lincoln, Concord, Lexington, and Arlington, Massachusetts. Showcasing the creative energy of quilters near and far, Quilts 250 hopes to display as many […]
The Garden Club of Concord is seeking proposals from local organizations and residents seeking funding for gardening-related community projects. Each year the GCC sponsors a range of projects intended to support the preservation, restoration, and development of gardens and the natural environment of the Concord community. Organizations recently benefiting from a GCC grant include Concord […]
Auxiliary of Emerson Health - 25th Annual Golf Tournament. Please join us for a round of golf, excellent food, and meaningful connections at Hudson's Charter Oak Country Club.
Artist Linda Malone is offering another 5-week Acrylics Painting Class at the COA, starting September 12th. The class is appropriate for anyone who is a beginner or intermediate painter. Linda teaches the art of color mixing, brush strokes, glazing, and other painting techniques. Painting with acrylics is a great way to build confidence, as it […]
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), in collaboration with the Town of Concord, is holding a public hearing and information session regarding the future redevelopment of the site of the recently closed correctional facility at MCI-Concord. DCAMM staff will provide an overview of the site and the upcoming planning […]
Explore a new special exhibition offering an intimate look at portraits from the Museum collection, highlighting poignant stories of representation and absence and inviting us to consider whose faces become a part of history. Join Concord Museum Curators for special guided tours at 11:00am and 2:00pm on opening day. Open until February 24, 2025
Saturday, September 14 from 9:00 - 3:00 Sunday, September 15 from 10:00 - 2:00 The Concord Players are purging their excess stock of Costumes, Wigs, Props, and Fabric plus Furniture, Housewares and Arts & Crafts. Everyone is welcome to come shop, many items are not necessarily theatrical, or use your imagination. Halloween is just around […]
Join us for our first-ever OARS’ outdoor paddle gear exchange! Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or trade paddle-related items, this event is perfect for you. Find new and used kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), and all kinds of gear to wrap up the summer season and prepare for the next. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS • Buy, […]
Join us on Saturday, September 14 for “Behold, the guns were gone!” A special 250th anniversary event commemorating the theft of four brass cannon from under the noses of British soldiers in Boston on September 14 & 16, 1774. Following the Powder Alarm in early September 1774, a dangerous arms race emerged between British soldiers […]
Saturday, September 14 from 9:00 - 3:00 Sunday, September 15 from 10:00 - 2:00 The Concord Players are purging their excess stock of Costumes, Wigs, Props, and Fabric plus Furniture, Housewares and Arts & Crafts. Everyone is welcome to come shop, many items are not necessarily theatrical, or use your imagination. Halloween is just around […]
Blessing of the Animals Special, town-wide event celebrating God’s furry, feathered, fleecy friends. Bring your family, your pet(s) … music, refreshments, and outdoor service. 4:00 p.m., 9/15.
The Concord COA’s Men’s Group cordially invites you to attend its September 16th meeting at 10:45 AM for a presentation by Henry Quinlan, “My Favorite Stories from 50 Years of Publishing.” This talk features Henry Quinlan’s encounters with spies, law enforcement, a fire commissioner, FBI agents, CIA agents, entrepreneurs, athletes, movie stars, and presidents during […]
Discover the joy of playing the ukulele at the Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) with two Ukulele Tasters! Join us on Monday, September 16th, from 6:15–7:15 pm at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center in Concord, or Wednesday, September 18th, from 7:00–8:00 pm at KJ's Caffè in Acton, where you can enjoy dinner beforehand. No experience needed—CCM faculty Aaron […]
Join us for a talk with local author Henriette Lazaridis who will discuss her new novel Last Days in Plaka! An immersive and multifaceted novel—The Talented Mr. Ripley by way of Elena Ferrante—that explores the lies at the heart of an old woman’s identity and the desperation of a young woman’s struggle to belong. Today's […]
This talk is a follow-up to last Fall’s hugely popular Artificial Intelligence workshop. Join Dave Wheeler from Senior U to learn how Chat GPT can revolutionize your free time, from news-related interests to hobbies and activities. Use AI safely for everyday tasks, personalized learning, and meaningful conversations. Plan unique experiences, spark fresh hobby ideas, and […]
Join Bob White at Chamberlin Woods for an easy 1.7 mile walk through peaceful open woods. The walk will follow endless stone walls, visit a beaver dam close-up, find ruins of a 100-year-old ski jump, and take in scenic views of Bateman's Pond. We will depart from the Chamberlin Woods parking area along Lowell Road, […]
Join The Walden Woods Project and RESTORE: The North Woods for a special presentation from wilderness activist and author Jamie Sayen. Thoreau’s "Maine Woods" provides the most lyrical and ecological introduction to the “mossy and moosey” landscape of undeveloped northern Maine before lumberjacks, paper companies and contemporary land speculators degraded this wild place “not bound to be kind […]
Discover the joy of playing the ukulele at the Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) with two Ukulele Tasters! Join us on Monday, September 16th, from 6:15–7:15 pm at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center in Concord, or Wednesday, September 18th, from 7:00–8:00 pm at KJ's Caffè in Acton, where you can enjoy dinner beforehand. No experience needed—CCM faculty Aaron […]
The Show Quilts 250: Stitching in the Spirit of Democracy is a free, public quilt show organized in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary events of April 19, 1775 along Battle Road in Lincoln, Concord, Lexington, and Arlington, Massachusetts. Showcasing the creative energy of quilters near and far, Quilts 250 hopes to display as many […]
The Garden Club of Concord is seeking proposals from local organizations and residents seeking funding for gardening-related community projects. Each year the GCC sponsors a range of projects intended to support the preservation, restoration, and development of gardens and the natural environment of the Concord community. Organizations recently benefiting from a GCC grant include Concord […]
The Umbrella Arts Center’s newly constructed woodworking workshop is open for adult classes with experienced instructors covering a wide array of wood skills and project making, from learning fundamentals to developing fine woodcraft gifts. First up are two lathe wood-turning workshops with artist Palo Coleman: Lathe Bottle Stopper Workshop September 19, 6-9PM or December 19, […]
One of the most acclaimed and original colonial historians of our time, Mary Beth Norton, shares her landmark text 1774: The Long Year of Revolution chronicling the revolutionary changes that occurred from December 1773 to April 1775—from the Boston Tea Party to the Battles of Lexington and Concord. In those 16 months, colonists loyal to […]
🖌 🖌 🖌 🖌 🖌 🖌 🖌 🖌 🖌 🖌 🖌 🖌 🖌 Join Angela Ackerman and a group of other watercolor enthusiasts on September 20th to experiment with color-mixing using all the gorgeous colors of autumn. Bring your favorite fall landscape photo to class to inspire some fall watercolors!! If you prefer painting autumn […]
A space for those living with dementia/Alzheimer's and their care partners to come together and experience the wonder of nature. A memory cafe is a social gathering for individuals living with dementia and their care partners. Guest are welcome whose dementia is due to any underlying condition, and at any stage of the disease progression. […]
Nearly a half-century after Paddy Chayefsky’s chillingly prescient, Oscar-winning black comedy Network became a cinematic classic, Lee Hall’s potent and provocative new stage adaptation remains as relevant as ever as we grapple with truth, authenticity, and the search for meaning in a digital age. Veteran news anchor Howard Beale isn't pulling in the viewers. But […]
Come participate in the best community fundraiser around! Help Minute Man Arc raise funds at our 20th Annual Minute Man March. Your contribution will improve the lives of more than 1,400 children and adults with disabilities in Massachusetts. All are welcome! Location: Alcott School, 93 Laurel Street, Concord, MA (rain or shine) 9:00 Register 10:00 March […]
Author Ain Heath Drew and illustrator Erin Robinson discuss their newly released picture book ‘Ayo’s Adventure: Across the African Diaspora from Afro to Zulu’, for ages 5-10. Accompanied by Senior Editor Autumn Allen, this family-friendly panel discussion delves behind the scenes of ‘Ayo’s Adventure’, an A-to-Z “journey through the sights and sounds of the African […]
On Saturday, September 21 you’ll find us on the CYT lawn playing games, winning prizes, having snacks and, well, lots of Family Fun! Join us between 1:00 and 4:00; tickets $10/person or $25/family. https://concordyouththeatre.org/performance-events/
Concord Chamber Music Society Presents Jupiter String Quartet Sunday September 22, 2024 3:00 pm Concord Academy Performing Arts Center Program: Beethoven: String Quartet in F minor, Op.95 Kati Agócs: Imprimatur (2018) Schubert: String Quartet in G major, D.887 Visit Artist Website Tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36543/production/1206016?performanceId=11493566 Concord Chamber Music Society Presents Lucia Lin and Wendy Putnam, violins; Kim […]
Nearly a half-century after Paddy Chayefsky’s chillingly prescient, Oscar-winning black comedy Network became a cinematic classic, Lee Hall’s potent and provocative new stage adaptation remains as relevant as ever as we grapple with truth, authenticity, and the search for meaning in a digital age. Veteran news anchor Howard Beale isn't pulling in the viewers. But […]
Join us for the 13th Stone Soup Dinner. An evening dedicated to supporting Concord agriculture! Date: Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Verrill Farm, 11 Wheeler Road, Concord, MA 01742 Join us for a beautiful evening on the farm, supporting Concord Agriculture and enjoying Concord-grown produce prepared by Concord Chefs. […]
How to Become Famous with Cass Sunstein Tuesday, September 24 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Free for Members | $10 Non-Members | Free Virtual What makes someone who becomes famous, famous? Harvard law professor, public intellectual, and bestselling author Cass Sunstein offers clear and surprising answers in his new book How To Become Famous: Lost Einsteins, […]
What makes someone who becomes famous, famous? Harvard law professor, public intellectual, and bestselling author Cass Sunstein offers clear and surprising answers in his new book How To Become Famous: Lost Einsteins, Forgotten Superstars, and How the Beatles Came to Be. Using modern data analysis techniques to show the role of accident and serendipity in […]
The Umbrella Arts Center continues to expand its creative discovery opportunities for families of preschool-aged children as young as 1 year old on Wednesdays this Fall! Your emerging little artist will love experimenting with clay, paint, collage, drawing, and other sensory rich materials alongside their caregiver and experience instructor Sarah Scoville. Enjoy the spontaneous creations […]
The Show Quilts 250: Stitching in the Spirit of Democracy is a free, public quilt show organized in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary events of April 19, 1775 along Battle Road in Lincoln, Concord, Lexington, and Arlington, Massachusetts. Showcasing the creative energy of quilters near and far, Quilts 250 hopes to display as many […]
The Garden Club of Concord is seeking proposals from local organizations and residents seeking funding for gardening-related community projects. Each year the GCC sponsors a range of projects intended to support the preservation, restoration, and development of gardens and the natural environment of the Concord community. Organizations recently benefiting from a GCC grant include Concord […]
The Umbrella Arts Center’s newly constructed woodworking workshop is open for adult classes with experienced instructors covering a wide array of wood skills and project making, from learning fundamentals to developing fine woodcraft gifts. First up are two lathe wood-turning workshops with artist Palo Coleman: Lathe Bottle Stopper Workshop September 19, 6-9PM or December 19, […]
Explore a new special exhibition offering an intimate look at portraits from the Museum collection, highlighting poignant stories of representation and absence and inviting us to consider whose faces become a part of history. Join Concord Museum Curators for special guided tours at 11:00am and 2:00pm on opening day. Open until February 24, 2025
Nearly a half-century after Paddy Chayefsky’s chillingly prescient, Oscar-winning black comedy Network became a cinematic classic, Lee Hall’s potent and provocative new stage adaptation remains as relevant as ever as we grapple with truth, authenticity, and the search for meaning in a digital age. Veteran news anchor Howard Beale isn't pulling in the viewers. But […]
One Community - One Goal Every September, the Lois Wells Memorial Kicks for Cancer event brings together local high school soccer teams to compete at Concord-Carlisle High School. On September 28, thirty-two soccer teams will take the field with jerseys bearing a loved one’s name on the back. The day now widely known as “Kicks” anchors what has […]
Nearly a half-century after Paddy Chayefsky’s chillingly prescient, Oscar-winning black comedy Network became a cinematic classic, Lee Hall’s potent and provocative new stage adaptation remains as relevant as ever as we grapple with truth, authenticity, and the search for meaning in a digital age. Veteran news anchor Howard Beale isn't pulling in the viewers. But […]
Race Day Schedule Schedule for in-person Events on September 29th at Concord Carlisle High School. For In-Person events, we are offering a Kids ½ mile (up to and including age 5 as of race day), Kids 1 mile (from age 5 up to and including age 11 as of race day) and our 5k Walk/Run […]
Nearly a half-century after Paddy Chayefsky’s chillingly prescient, Oscar-winning black comedy Network became a cinematic classic, Lee Hall’s potent and provocative new stage adaptation remains as relevant as ever as we grapple with truth, authenticity, and the search for meaning in a digital age. Veteran news anchor Howard Beale isn't pulling in the viewers. But […]
Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents that Forged the Republic Concord Museum Forum Wednesday, October 2 | 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Free for Members | $10 Non-Members | Free Virtual Renowned presidential historian and Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon, Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky, joins us for a […]
Nearly a half-century after Paddy Chayefsky’s chillingly prescient, Oscar-winning black comedy Network became a cinematic classic, Lee Hall’s potent and provocative new stage adaptation remains as relevant as ever as we grapple with truth, authenticity, and the search for meaning in a digital age. Veteran news anchor Howard Beale isn't pulling in the viewers. But […]
The Garden Club of Concord is seeking proposals from local organizations and residents seeking funding for gardening-related community projects. Each year the GCC sponsors a range of projects intended to support the preservation, restoration, and development of gardens and the natural environment of the Concord community. Organizations recently benefiting from a GCC grant include Concord […]
The Umbrella Stage Company is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of “Now. Here. This.” – a musical jaunt that explores humor, heart, and self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of cosmic adventures, four friends share stories about identity, laughter, living, and middle school, all while attempting to step directly into the elusive “present moment.” Hailed […]
Nearly a half-century after Paddy Chayefsky’s chillingly prescient, Oscar-winning black comedy Network became a cinematic classic, Lee Hall’s potent and provocative new stage adaptation remains as relevant as ever as we grapple with truth, authenticity, and the search for meaning in a digital age. Veteran news anchor Howard Beale isn't pulling in the viewers. But […]
