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 — feel free to share with neighbors and friends. RSVP to admission@nashobabrooks.org
Appealing to traditional and progressive acoustic music fans alike, The Ruta Beggars combine bluegrass and early swing to create a timeless act filled with intricate vocal harmonies, fiery instrumentals, and plenty of fun. They have been praised for their creative yet tasteful arrangements and charming performances, winning Thomas Point’s band competition in 2019. They bring the joy of their live show to audiences across the US and Canada, from festival stages to storied folk listening rooms and as support for legacy acts Lyle Lovett and Ricky Skaggs.
Best-of-friends since their inception, The Ruta Beggars are Micah Nicol (guitar), Sofia Chiarandini (fiddle), Ariel Wyner (mandolin), Trevin Nelson (banjo), and Noah Harrington (bass) who met while studying in Berklee College of Music’s American Roots Program.
A free, All-ages Grassroots Community Music Festival!
More than four dozen live acts in your neighbor’s yards, within walking distance of West Concord Village.
The streets surrounding West Concord Village will be filled with music for the third annual West Concord Porchfest on June 8 from 1-5 pm (rain date: Sunday June 9). Porchfest is a free, all-ages grassroots community music festival. The event hub will be in the parking lot of the Harvey Wheeler Community Center, where food vendors will be located. Enjoy a sandwich and ice cream cone and grab a map to guide you around the neighboring streets to hear live music throughout the afternoon. Parking available in the West Concord MBTA commuter lot.
For more information: Westconcordporchfest.org
