Friends of Sleepy Hollow Commemoration Ceremony October 20 @ 1:30 PM The Friends of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery will host the Dedication of our giftings to the Town honoring the founding of Concord’s Female Anti-Slave Society, a central organization in the anti-slavery movement. The Commemorative Flowering tree and a raised engraved bronze plaque naming the Society […]

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. Admission for youth under 18 is free. The inspiration for the title of the concert, “Resolve” is the story […]

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 an in-person afternoon with award-winning poets Andrea Cohen and Heather Treseler who will read and engage in a Q & A about their inspirations and craft. PLEASE REGISTER FOR A SEAT IN THE FORUM Andrea Cohen reads from her eighth book of poetry, The Sorrow Apartments (Four Way Books, 2024). “You keep […]

Terry Borderline and the Suns Concert Monument Square

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 […]

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 […]

The Rotary Club of Concord is bringing a midtown Manhattan vibe to West Concord! On October 22nd at 2:50pm (get it?), the Council on Aging will be transformed into a chic "day" club. We'll have live music, mocktails, and passed appetizers that will fill your soul with good food, friendship, and music! Dress up! Be […]

Architectural Conservator and author, Lee McColgan, joins us for a conversation on his journey saving the ramshackle Loring House in Pembroke, Massachusetts, built in 1702, using period materials and methods and on a holiday deadline. Trading the corporate ladder for a stepladder, Lee dives into the unexpected challenges of restoring a New England Colonial using […]

Celebrate the Mexican Day of the Dead by decorating Sugar Skulls! This traditional art form is practiced in parts of Mexico for Dia de Los Muertos on November 1st and 2nd. They are placed on alters with photos, flowers and other welcoming objects in commemoration of ancestors and beloveds who have passed on. Workshop participants […]

Terry Borderline and the Suns Concert Monument Square

Join local author Richard Higgins for a discussion of his new book Thoreau’s God. Henry David Thoreau's spiritual life is a riddle. Thoreau's passionate critique of formal religion is matched only by his rapturous descriptions of encounters with the divine in nature. He fled the church only to pursue a deeper communion with a presence […]

Kids, dress up in your Halloween costume, grab your parents, and come on down to the Thoreau St business district on Thursday, October 24th from 4-6pm. 20+ businesses participating handing out Halloween candy. It will be a great time!

You're invited to eat, drink, & give at The Nature Connection's annual fundraiser and celebration, Inspire!  The Nature Connection is a non-profit nature center that has been part of the Concord, MA community for over 40 years providing therapeutic & educational nature programs. Our aim is to build community and inspire wonder through nature to promote mental […]

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 at The Walden Woods Project, as part of The Concord Festival of Authors, for a presentation from best-selling author Vicki Croke!  With archival photos and film of elephants from World War II, Vicki Croke will tell the true story of ELEPHANT COMPANY. In 1920, Billy Williams came to colonial Burma as a “forest […]

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 […]

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 2024 Henry David Thoreau Prize for Literary Excellence in Nature Writing, known as the Thoreau Prize, will be awarded to J. Drew Lanham. The Thoreau Prize was established in 2010 by nature writer Dale Peterson. In 2020, the Thoreau Society began administering the award. The Thoreau Prize is a literary award granted annually to […]

CONCERT POSTPONED - the new date will be announced soon! Described as “a paragon of the concert pianist” by the LA Examiner and “a standout performer” by The Boston Musical Intelligencer, Georgian-born American pianist Yelena Beriyeva is recognized as a talented artist of her generation. Her powerful yet graceful performances have been showcased on radio […]

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 […]

Fun run for kiddos and 5K race. Costume welcome. Trophies for winners. Medals for all. Goodie bags for the fun-runners

Happening Saturday, 9am-1pm! Concord Youth Theatre 53 Church Street

Stop by this Saturday, 12 - 4, to taste through some selections that will pair perfectly with all your favorite fall activities! West County Cider Redfield $14.99 La Tosa Sauvignon $30 Domaine Buisson Bourgogne Blanc $40 Lapalu Cote de Brouilly Vieilles Vignes $35 Castello di Neive Barbaresco $42 Emilio Moro Tempranillo $32

October 26, 2024 (Rain Date October 27, 2024) Hartwell Tavern 5:30 – 9:00pm When the autumn darkness sets in, we invite all who dare to visit a candle-lit Hartwell Tavern, share ghostly folklore with park staff and volunteers and learn how the people of Colonial New England protected themselves from evil spirits and witches. Listen […]

The Concord Band opens its 2024–25 season with a concert on Saturday, October 26, 7:00 pm at the 51 Walden Performing Arts Center. Music Director James O’Dell chose the theme "100th Anniversaries" in recognition of Geoge Gershwin’s composition and premiere of Rhapsody in Blue in 1924, a year that marks many musical milestones. The program […]

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 […]