- No events scheduled for October 14, 2024.
Tactile Tuesday Playgroup at Nashoba Brooks School
Nashoba Brooks School 200 Strawberry Hill Rd, ConcordNavigating Medicare for 2025 – Open Enrollment Begins 10/15/2024
Harvey Wheeler Community Center 1276 Main St, ConcordThe Taste of Concord 2024 is Tuesday, October 15
Nashoba Brooks School 200 Strawberry Hill Rd, ConcordVaccine Clinic – Concord Residents Age 60+
Harvey Wheeler Community Center 1276 Main St, ConcordConcord Festival of Authors Keynote Speaker Rajani LaRocca
Concord Free Public Library 129 Main Street, ConcordBarefoot Books Author Storytimes and Fall Open House!
Barefoot Books 23 Bradford Street 2nd Floor, ConcordLittle Women: Letters to Laurie. Finding a real life model for Louisa May Alcott’s “Laurie Laurence”
Barrow Book Store 79 Main St, ConcordConcord Carlisle Foundation Cocktail Tennis Party – Fundraiser
The Thoreau Club 275 Forest Ridge Rd, ConcordConcord Festival of Authors: Miller Award for Excellence in American History Winner Jacqueline Jones
Concord Free Public Library 129 Main Street, ConcordWeek of Events
Last week: Garden Club grants program soliciting garden project proposals
Last week: Garden Club grants program soliciting garden project proposals
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 […]
Concord Festival of Authors 2024 begins!
Concord Festival of Authors 2024 begins!
Concord Festival of Authors Features Books, Speakers and Stories for all Ages in October 2024 Concord, MA-- The 32nd annual Concord Festival of Authors (CFA), managed by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library, celebrates the written and spoken word this fall with literary events throughout town on October 17 – October 30. The 2024 […]
Last chance to register: “The Urgency of Allyship”
Last chance to register: “The Urgency of Allyship”
The conversation on "The Urgency of Allyship” aims to address the critical role that allies play in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and broader society. This session will focus on understanding allyship, identifying actionable steps to become effective allies, and recognizing the impact of allyship on marginalized communities. This conversation aims to […]
Native American Jewelry Show and Sale
Native American Jewelry Show and Sale
Artisans Way, located at 18 Walden Street in Concord Center, has been representing American craft and fine art for 13 years. From their early days dating back to 2011, Native American jewelry as well as hand-carved spirit animal fetishes from the Southwest have always been included in their collection. This fall will mark the 9th […]
ArtMail Workshop
ArtMail Workshop
ArtMail Workshop The Creative Mental Hack Sunday, October 13th, 11:00 - 1:00 at the ART for ALL studio Join our ArtMail workshop to create three postcard collages in a creative community supporting personal exchanges via visual correspondence. Learn more: MailArt Eventbrite Page.
“Network” at the Umbrella!
“Network” at the Umbrella!
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 […]
Tactile Tuesday Playgroup at Nashoba Brooks School
Tactile Tuesday Playgroup at Nashoba Brooks School
Join the Tactile Tuesday Playgroup at Nashoba Brooks School on Tuesdays (9:15-10:00 a.m.) this fall. The group is meeting on the following Tuesdays: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 5, 12, 19 and 26. Each week is a new theme and to explore for toddlers and a caretaker; all are welcome as we […]
Navigating Medicare for 2025 – Open Enrollment Begins 10/15/2024
Navigating Medicare for 2025 – Open Enrollment Begins 10/15/2024
Information Sessions will be held at the Concord COA on: Tuesday, October 15th at 4:00 PM, and Friday, November 8th at 10:00 AM. SHINE Counselors, Bill Prenovitz and Ellen Eisner, will provide information for those who want to understand the complexities of Medicare, whether they are getting ready for Open Enrollment or are planning for […]
The Taste of Concord 2024 is Tuesday, October 15
The Taste of Concord 2024 is Tuesday, October 15
Tuesday, October 15 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Nashoba Brooks School gymnasium! Enjoy a lively evening of flavors from our local Concord restaurants, bakeries, and food establishments plus a guided tasting experience with over 50 wines, craft beers, mocktails, and artisanal spirits provided by West Concord Wine and Spirits, along with live entertainment […]
Group Hike with Bob White to Wright Woods
Group Hike with Bob White to Wright Woods
Join Bob White at Wright Woods for a 2.3-mile walk through open woods in fall foliage. The walk will visit the eastern side of Wright Woods with stops at a century old bicycle track left from "Lake Walden" and Andromeda Ponds, said to be especially beautiful in the fall. We will leave from the parking […]
Drawing Jam “Animal Skulls”
Drawing Jam “Animal Skulls”
Leave your inner critic at the door and rediscover your love of drawing! All skill levels are welcome. Each session features a theme with prompts, props and images. Not a class, just drawing for fun. Saturdays at Art for All, Pay-as-you-can, $10, $20. Art supplies and snacks provided! Wednesdays at Nature Connection, $15, register at […]
Umbrella Arts: Film “Perfect Days”
Umbrella Arts: Film “Perfect Days”
Film: Perfect Days Oct.16, 7:30PM The Concord Film Project returns with Wim Wenders' profoundly moving film about a man who delights in the simplicity of his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Optional pre-show dinner by Saltbox Kitchen.
Vaccine Clinic – Concord Residents Age 60+
Vaccine Clinic – Concord Residents Age 60+
The clinic will offer vaccines for Influenza (Flu) and updated Covid-19. Please bring your insurance cards of copies of thereof and wear a loose sleeved top. You are encouraged to arrive between 10-11 AM if your last name begins with A-L; 11-12 PM if M-Z. Please call the Concord COA to sign up: 978-318-3020.
Concord Festival of Authors Keynote Speaker Rajani LaRocca
Concord Festival of Authors Keynote Speaker Rajani LaRocca
Join us as we kick off the 2024 Concord Festival of Authors with award-winning author Rajani LaRocca for a talk entitled “Connections: Four Books, Four Connections, and the Stories They Inspired”! Rajani LaRocca was born in India, raised in Kentucky, and now lives in the Boston area, where she practices medicine and writes award-winning books […]
Now. Here. This.
Now. Here. This.
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 […]
Concord Carlisle Foundation Trivia Night
Concord Carlisle Foundation Trivia Night
Thursday, October 17, 2024 Doors Open at 6:30 pm, Trivia starts at 7:30 pm Colonial Inn, Concord Hosted by Concord’s own Jeopardy champion, Tom Rutledge! Collect your friends for a night of friendly competition and some surprises from the Concord Carlisle Foundation! Each ticket includes one drink (beer or wine)
“The Myth of Monolingual America” with Professor Roberto Rey Agudo, Dartmouth College
“The Myth of Monolingual America” with Professor Roberto Rey Agudo, Dartmouth College
The CCHS World Language Department presents:
Grace Potter
Grace Potter
Acclaimed singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, band leader, and rock and roll performer Grace Potter performs a concert to benefit the nonprofit Umbrella Arts Center in its intimate 350-seat mainstage Theater 144. This show is part of The Umbrella Concert Series, which over eight years has raised funds and awareness as The Umbrella expanded into the regional […]
Coldwell Banker Flea Market to benefit Open Table
Coldwell Banker Flea Market to benefit Open Table
Coldwell Banker will be hosting a Flea Market on October 19th, 9am-1pm. 100% of the proceeds will go to Open Table. This event will be held in the parking lot behind the Coldwell Banker office- 11 Main Street in Concord. This is a CASH only event.
Discover West Concord Day!
Discover West Concord Day!
Join West Concord Village businesses for a fun day of special activities and sales! More coming - keep your eye here - - -> BAREFOOT BOOKS @ BRADFORD MILL - 3 Authors book-signing event and craft activity in the morning, and discounted shopping 'til 2 CHAIR MASSAGES - Marcia Campos, local licensed massage therapist and […]
Barefoot Books Author Storytimes and Fall Open House!
Barefoot Books Author Storytimes and Fall Open House!
Readers of all ages are invited to this special storytime, featuring three authors reading their latest Barefoot picture books: Marilyn Wolpin’s Bring Back the Babka!, Anna Staniszewski’s My Cousin’s Mermaid, and Ruth Horowitz’s brand new Barefoot title, The Midnight Mitzvah. Learn what inspired these stories and what they hope readers will take away. Storytimes will be from 10-11:30am, […]
Concord Art Yart Sale!
Concord Art Yart Sale!
Stop by Concord Art and shop our Yart Sale on Saturday, October 19th (10am – 4pm). You’ll find fine art at a bargain, plus all sorts of decorative objects. There will be trinkets, and treasures galore! All proceeds from the event will support our mission: To promote and advance the visual arts and artists, and […]
Discover West Concord Poets at Fowler
Discover West Concord Poets at Fowler
Let's celebrate the poets featured on the West Concord Poetry Phone, an art installation by the West Concord Junction Cultural District Committee! Opened in May 2024, the Poetry Phone is a repurposed public payphone located along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. Each number allows passersby to hear a different poem read by its author, and […]
Little Women: Letters to Laurie. Finding a real life model for Louisa May Alcott’s “Laurie Laurence”
Little Women: Letters to Laurie. Finding a real life model for Louisa May Alcott’s “Laurie Laurence”
Little Women: Letters to Laurie. Finding a real life model for Louisa May Alcott's "Laurie Laurence" Alcott scholar Lis Adams will her recent book "Little Women: Letters to Laurie" and her tireless hunt through previously unpublished letters to reveal Alf Whitman as a real-life inspiration for Louisa May Alcott's LITTLE WOMEN character of Laurie Laurence. […]
Concord Carlisle Foundation Cocktail Tennis Party – Fundraiser
Concord Carlisle Foundation Cocktail Tennis Party – Fundraiser
The Thoreau Club is hosting a fun-filled evening on the courts with their talented tennis pros. It’s the perfect opportunity to socialize, play with a variety of other players, and follow it up with cocktails, music and food! The fundraiser is a wonderful way to support the community as all proceeds will go to the […]
Concord Festival of Authors: Miller Award for Excellence in American History Winner Jacqueline Jones
Concord Festival of Authors: Miller Award for Excellence in American History Winner Jacqueline Jones
The Friends of the Concord Free Public Library are thrilled to announce the winner of this year’s Ruth Ratner Miller Award for Excellence in American History: Concord resident Jacqueline Jones. Join the Friends in this very special FREE program on Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. at the library. Born in Delaware, Dr. Jones received a […]
“Network” at the Umbrella!
“Network” at the Umbrella!
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 Concord Orchestra presents “Resolve”
The Concord Orchestra presents “Resolve”
The orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, performs a program of Johannes Brahms' Academic Festival Overture, Samuel Barber's Music for a Scene from Shelley, Claude Debussy's Petite Suite, and Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 2. A pre-concert talk is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. Admission for youth under 18 is free. The inspiration for the […]