With spring on the horizon, it's nearly time for the fourth annual Poetry on the Farm exhibit at Gaining Ground: a free, public celebration of language, food, nature, and farming! This special installation will take place at Gaining Ground from: Saturday, April 27, to Saturday, June 8 Monday - Sunday, 8 to 3:30 p.m. 341 […]
Mother's Day Card Making Workshops for Art Makers Product sales are an important source of income for our Art for All Abilities program. We invite you to make Mother's Day cards for us to sell at Debra's Nextdoor and the Concord Flower Shop, while learning techniques from these accomplished artists. Sunday, April 28th, 12:00 to […]
Join in the fun -- a music and art festival for families. Come to participate in arts activities and enjoy student musical performances! There will be tie-dye, bracelet making, outdoor games, chalk painting and more! Open to all ages. Share the event by inviting neighbors or friends. RSVP to admission@nashobabrooks.org
This beloved musical classic tells the tale of the fast-talking salesman Harold Hill as he arrives in River City with plans to charm the town and make a quick buck. What happens next takes the entire town by surprise, especially himself and Marian, the town's uptight librarian. Join us as we travel back to 1912 […]
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 -- […]
Are you interested in growing an herb garden this spring to fuel all your culinary adventures but aren’t sure where to begin? Here’s your opportunity to sign up for a one-hour workshop to get started. This workshop offers an introduction, tips and growing information for herbs like mint, lavender, basil, thyme, sage, and parsley. We’ll […]
Motherhood is one of the biggest changes in a woman's life, but how does it affect one's writing career? A mother of two girls and the author of two books, Dora Farkas will show how motherhood is one of the richest sources of inspiration to help women break through writer's block. Using personal stories from […]
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 […]
The LWVCC Town Government Committee will host guest speakers including Laura Davis, who will discuss gas pollution at the May 3rd First Friday session. Join us for a discussion about how we, as a society, can move away from gas as an energy and heating source. For more information, contact Diane Proctor at towngovernmentconcord@lwvcc.org. Speakers: […]
Share your knowledge & learn from naturalist experts during hands-on explorations and activities with plants, natural materials and animals at The Nature Connection’s Memory Café for people living with dementia. Facilitated by Carol Hani, LICSW and nature enthusiast. This Memory Cafe is a faciliated discussion group for people living with dementia and their care partners. […]
Join us at Chopped for Charity 2024, Open Table’s annual gala and cooking competition. TV and radio personality Chef Joe Gatto returns as our Master of Ceremonies! DATE: Friday, May 3, 2024 TIME: VIP Reception 5:30pm; General Admission 6:00pm VENUE: Nashawtuc Country Club, Concord TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Chopped for Charity 2024 will feature three professional chefs competing in a culinary […]
Join us for Walk in Their Shoes 2024! Great Brook Farm, Carlisle. Our fun community fundraiser walk to benefit South African schoolchildren is back for its FOURTH year! All welcome! Bring your friends and family, children and dogs and join us as we walk 5K (approx one hour) in solidarity with these children who typically walk this distance […]
Barefoot Books is delighted to welcome parents/caregivers, educators and book lovers (ages 12+) to attend our annual Community Conference on Saturday, May 4th at our colorful West Concord community space , or online via Zoom. Enjoy an inspiring day of thought-provoking, fun panel discussions led by children's literature & mental health experts that dive deep into the power […]
MAS DE GOURGONNIER "Organic as long as anyone can remember..." Situated in the stunning Alpilles of Provence, 3 generations of the Cartier family have been quiet pioneers of the organic winemaking movement since the late 1960's, joining Nature & Progrès in 1974. The wines, though unique, languished under the Coteaux d'Aix en Provence AOC for […]
Mother's Day Card Making Workshop for Art Makers Product sales are an important source of income for our Art for All Abilities program. We invite you to make Mother's Day cards for us to sell at Debra's Nextdoor and the Concord Flower Shop, while learning techniques from these accomplished artists. Sunday, May 5th, 12:00 to […]
Grab your helmets and water bottles, and pedal on over to 43 Bradford Street (back parking lot). Celebrate National Bike Month and get ready for Safe Routes to School’s spring Walk, Bike and Roll to School Days. There will be fun for all ages and abilities, whether you are using a balance bike, just learning […]
This beloved musical classic tells the tale of the fast-talking salesman Harold Hill as he arrives in River City with plans to charm the town and make a quick buck. What happens next takes the entire town by surprise, especially himself and Marian, the town's uptight librarian. Join us as we travel back to 1912 […]
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 -- […]
You're invited to a Book Launch Party for "Choice", by local author Dora Farkas. RSVP Dora Farkas, PhD is an MIT-trained scientist author, fusing science, intuition and the wisdom of ancient civilizations into transformational adventure stories. She is the author of "Choice" and the "Smart Way to Your PhD," the latter of which paved the […]
Join us on the second Wednesday of every month for Nature Journal Night! 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. Our goal is to help you experience the sense of wellbeing that can come through deepening your […]
Try your hand at fan making with an experienced teaching artist from the Umbrella Arts Center. Visit the special exhibition What Makes History to see an exquisite sample of the Concord Museum’s vast collection of fans from around the world. Then, learn common fan making techniques and create your own fan to take home. The […]
The Prom School Edition tells the story of an Indiana high school girl who is prohibited from bringing her girlfriend to the prom and a group of eccentric Broadway musical theater "has-beens" who storm the town in an earnest yet misguided attempt to fight the injustice. This musical captures all the humor and heart of a […]
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 […]
The Prom School Edition tells the story of an Indiana high school girl who is prohibited from bringing her girlfriend to the prom and a group of eccentric Broadway musical theater "has-beens" who storm the town in an earnest yet misguided attempt to fight the injustice. This musical captures all the humor and heart of a […]
The much-anticipated annual plant sale hosted by the Garden Club of Concord will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, rain or shine, at the Tri-Con Church located at 54 Walden Street in Concord, MA. This cherished event promises a wide array of plants sourced from the flourishing gardens […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown Monday, May 13, 2024 - 7:30PM A television actress encounters a variety of eccentric characters after embarking on a journey to discover why her lover abruptly left her. Directed by Pedro Almodovar | Rated R Runtime 100 mins Doors open at 6:30pm for food and drink | […]
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 -- […]
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 […]
Do you have a family heirloom passed down through generations? Maybe a great yard sale item or flea market find that might be a treasure? Would you like to know what it is worth? Bring your special items to Bonhams Skinner appraisers Karen Keane, CEO, and Christopher Fox, Vice President, at the Concord Museum for […]
UPCOMING EXHIBITION Join us this Thursday to celebrate the 54th annual Concord-Carlisle High School Show! Reception will begin at 5:30pm and awards will be given at 6pm. Images by Jay Perrotta '25 (left) and Roman Lin '27 This program is supported in part by grants from the Local Cultural Councils of Concord and Carlisle, local agencies which are supported by the Mass […]
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 […]
All ages are invited to the Fowler Library on Spring Into West Concord Day, May 18, to join in the fun as the whole community makes paintings of trees together. Using tape resist, we will work together to create beautiful paintings that will be displayed at the Fowler Library! Younger painters may also choose to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Workshop has extended its hours to offer Open Maker Hours noon to 4 PM every Saturday afternoon!
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.
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 […]
