Liberate yourself from stress and experience deep relief with Be Well Be Here's Present Moment Comfort Virtual Mini Retreat. Share in this nurturing, fortifying session with experienced healing practitioners to tap into your source of inner comfort. Disconnect from the buzz of anxiety and seek serenity through mindful somatic practices, allowing your entire being to […]
Winter, in the natural world, is a time for slowing down and restoration. As humans, we know we will need to have our winter coats and snow shovels at the ready. But, we don’t often prepare for how to warm and lighten our souls during this cold and dark time of year. After reading the […]
Take a look at the natural world around you and use the medium of art to translate your experience onto the open page. In the company of this supportive class, build skills in a fun and relaxing way. Sensory rich experiences and art assignments enhance your awareness of details. Learn new ways to incorporate the […]
Nature Drawing Class: Awaken Your Senses! When: Tuesday, December 1 at 11:00am-12:00pm Where: Zoom Cost: $45/participant About: In the company of this supportive class, build skills in a fun and relaxing way. Sensory rich experiences and art assignments enhance your awareness of details. Examine nature’s inclination for rhythms and patterns. Become in tune with air currents to create a […]
Covid-Impacted Annual Arts Event Matches Artists, SMBs in Holiday Shop Local Partnership CONCORD, MA - December 2, 2020 - Each year, The Umbrella Arts Center comes alive with festive holiday energy during Winter Market, which brings thousands of visitors to Concord during the first weekend of December. But 2020 is different. In this extraordinary season, […]
Join us online December 2nd from 5:30 - 6:30 pm for what promises to be a fascinating lecture presented by CCM faculty member Peter Evans on Anthony Philip Heinrich, America’s Log-Cabin Composer. Heinrich was a Bohemian immigrant who, having lost his business fortune in Europe, came to the U.S. to reinvent himself as a conductor […]
Hand knit gifts show thoughtfulness and love. Take three weeks and give from your heart. Sample projects include a reusable "mug hug" to wrap around coffee or cocoa, a set of felted bowls, or a lacy bulky scarf. Previous knitting experience required. After registering, email joyspadafora@gmail.com for pattern and supply list in order to purchase […]
The Concord-Carlisle Community Chest, in collaboration with the Town of Concord, invite you to donate to our Holiday Gift Card Program Donations of gift cards from local merchants are especially welcome! How to Donate Drop boxes are located at: Concord Public Library, Sudbury Rd. Entrance The Concord-Carlisle Community Chest, 19 Main Street, Suite #2 […]
Many of us have stressful lives, amplified by the pandemic restrictions and the recent national election. Mindfulness has been proven to have a positive impact on stress and anxiety. The purpose of this course is to develop a personal practice that will result in you being able to stay in the present moment, which will […]
Are you wondering about the benefits of a Gap Year, and realistic options amidst COVID and the disruption of higher ed? Join Katherine Stievater, Founder of Gap Year Solutions, for a presentation and Q&A about the benefits of a gap year and what gap years look like when international travel is not a realistic option. […]
Runs after school: Friday, December 4, 11 and 18 at 4:00 - 6:00 pm ET The world's best fantasy role-playing game for 9-12 year olds! Enjoy the theatrics of adventuring through an immersive world as we learn cooperative social skills, teamwork, interpersonal diplomacy and lightning fast arithmetic (disguised as rolling dice). Dungeons & Dragons provides […]
Join Concord Festival of Authors curator, Lara Wilson, for a conversation about must-read books to add to your list or share during the holidays. We'll discuss great books we've read to get through 2020 and authors we'd like to meet in 2021. Show up on Zoom with your family members to chat in community about […]
Concord Youth Theatre Playtime Theatre presents a Delightful, Interactive Theater Experience for Kids Ages 2-9 CYT actors will inspire you with new and improved versions of familiar children’s stories, complete with a sing-along! Outgoing audience members may even join the actors on stage to tell a joke or share a special talent. And everyone gets […]
Even before COVID-19, it took courage and initiative to break out of isolation and rebuild our support networks. We may have already been strapped in isolating situations such as illness, caregiving, living alone, divorce. relocation, or the death of a loved one. In Val's program, we will explore and share ways to stay close to […]
Join us for a free virtual event from the comfort of your home! What do you want to be when you grow up? Annie dreams of being an astronaut who flies to outer space! Join Family Trees Honorary Chair and Award-winning illustrator of Astronaut Annie, Nicole Tadgell, in a creative art-making program that’s out of this world! […]
Behind the scenes and beyond the book in Louisa May Alcott's Concord If you fell in love with Jo, Amy, Meg, and Beth, just wait till you meet their real life inspirations: Lou, Anna, May, and Lizzie! Little Women may be one of the most famous and beloved novels of all time, but […]
Please join author Dr. Bernice Lerner for a discussion of her book All the Horrors of War: A Jewish Girl, a British Doctor, and the Liberation of Bergen-Belsen. The talk will take place via Zoom on Sunday, December 6 at 4:30 p.m. Dr. Bernice Lerner is the former dean of adult learning at Hebrew College […]
December 7, 2020-January 31, 2021 Hours: 10AM-5PM (by appointment) Natural Form: Three Journeys in the main gallery at The Umbrella Arts Center features three Umbrella Studio Artists whose recent work, in a variety of media, has employed careful observation of nature and its structure at the micro, macro and human scales. Louise Arnold is a […]
🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹 Calling all Music Makers and all music aficionados! Popular Jerry Hurley is back on his ivory keys with The Musical Quiz Show every Monday (starts Dec. 7) at 1:00 PM on Zoom. Participants will answer musical questions posed by Jerry like: Name the three animals mentioned in " Home On The Range " (Easy […]
Christmas movies are a wonderful part of the holiday season. We all have our favorites, and we look forward to seeing them every year. This talk on Zoom will discuss twenty important Christmas movies, many of them popular and well known and many of them surprise discoveries. The films will include American film classics from […]
Please join us for the Tuesday book discussion group! Dennis Taylor will lead a discussion of selected poems by Robert Frost. We will send out the poems in PDF format to the group. Please email bgugluizza@concordma.gov if you are interested in attending the discussion.
Join us for a reading of the classic tale The Nutcracker presented by the Commonwealth Ballet Company! Several ballet dancers from the Company will help bring the story to life in their elegant and colorful costumes as the story is read aloud. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to see and meet their favorite […]
We invite you to honor or remember those who have touched your life in a meaningful way at the Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital's 32nd Annual Tree of Lights. Donating a Light or Star is a unique opportunity to help the Auxiliary and recognize someone important in your life: Pay tribute to a Healthcare Hero. Remember […]
Wednesdays in December at 5:15 - 6:00 pm ET FREE. Register to receive your Zoom link. Gather with BWBH's Director of Energy Work, Julie Ramsdell, to engage in guided meditation, reflect on the challenges of human experience in community, and manifest a compassionate path to healing. Recovery is a mindful process for all who endeavor […]
Join us for quarterly reads and gatherings. Reconnect to the outdoors, to the printed word, and to each other through this open community book group. This season's selection reflects the 2020 Musketaquid Earth Day theme of Air. Share your thoughts and experiences via Facebook, or come to our quarterly Potlucks to discuss the book with […]
IMSCC's Winter/Spring online music lessons begin in January! Learn more about IMSCC's lesson program, including information about tuition rates and instructor bios. Click here to complete an inquiry form to sign up for lessons, or here for more information about registering. IMSCC also offers a variety of new online music classes starting up in January […]
The deadline to register for spring lacrosse is 12/31/20. Register here: http://www.ccyouthlacrosse.com/Registration/Default.asp?n=33069&org=ccyouthlacrosse.com
Swing by and garb a pie! Thanks to the generous people of the Table Talk Pie Company in Worcester, we have all kinds of delicious snack-size pies to offer you! The family-owned business has been around since 1924, is now in its third generation of ownership and is one of the country's leading full-line producer […]
Join us for a free virtual event series from the comfort of your home! Meet some of the accomplished authors and illustrators whose books are featured in the 25th Annual Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature in a series of virtual programs. Watch videos, read stories, and participate in art-making and story-telling activities all weekend long! […]
The Guild of Volunteers is pleased to offer the Concord Museum’s 10th Annual Holiday House Tour as a virtual experience! We invite you to join us for exclusive video tours of six Concord homes decorated for the holidays with boundless charm, creativity, and the joys of the season. By signing up for the tour, you […]
Join friends, impostors, and the like over Zoom, and play the very popular, freely downloadable game Among Us. Ages 10-14. Register to receive the Zoom link (the same link will work weekly).
Runs after school: Friday, December 11 and 18 at 4:00 - 6:00 pm ET The world's best fantasy role-playing game for 9-12 year olds! Enjoy the theatrics of adventuring through an immersive world as we learn cooperative social skills, teamwork, interpersonal diplomacy and lightning fast arithmetic (disguised as rolling dice). Dungeons & Dragons provides the […]
Spice up your holiday cookies with this online cookie decorating class. You will learn basic sugar cookie prep, baking and decorating techniques for spectacular holiday cookies! You will receive a superb sugar cookie dough recipe so you can bake your cookies ahead of time, and during the class will learn rolling techniques, proven successful baking […]
People are becoming more aware of the birds in their own backyards during quarantine, and many more people are becoming birders. This silver lining of taking more time to notice and listen to the life around us is one that I hope we can carry with us beyond these challenging times. In this class we […]
Please note, folks, this Fair is being RE-SCHEDULED because of the crummy weather heading our way this Saturday. We'll see you the following week on Dec 12! This is not the year for the mall...but holiday shopping still needs to be done! Keep it safe and local at the outdoor, socially-distanced West Concord Holiday Crafts […]
Did you have a blast at the Fall Umbrella Ninja Festival? We did too! This winter we are bringing you another fun festival of survival skills and nature sculptures. Master Ninja Instructor Ken Clarkson is teaching how to build a fire the good old fashioned way but also using all sorts of materials you'd never […]
There is a lot going on in our lives right now -- things to look forward to, things to worry about, things to be excited about. Sometimes it can be hard to find the space for expressing your thoughts and ideas in a creative format, and yet doing so can make us feel much more […]
Steven Cramer reads from his sixth collection, Listen (MadHat Press, 2020), lucid, smart portrayals of the “darker corners” of despair through scores of illuminating juxtapositions. Experimenting with many verse forms to give shape to the mind’s restless shifts and associations—sometimes absurdly funny, bracingly honest, and always sharp in thought and craft—the lyric testimony of Listen reaffirms the indispensable, if fragile, […]
LP Scenic, Cultural and Wildlife Highlights of the Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola and Puerto Rico. Take a warm break from the fall chill and enjoy the delights of the Caribbean. Offered by Concord Carlisle Adult & Community Ed. Free but registration required to receive Zoom link.
Veteran leader Phyllis DiMarzio will now meet with you via ZOOM! Novels selected back in February will be discussed: "Euphoria" by Lily King; "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean and "Olive Again" by Elizabeth Strout. If you were unable to get the selected reading BUT would still like to join the discussion to share what […]
Join The Nature Connection as we explore plants and animals, geek out over nature, and connect with ourselves and those around us in new ways – all through nature-based stories and poems! The Nature Connection believes everyone (of all abilities and backgrounds) should have access to nature, and offers accessible and inclusive programs, incorporates mindfulness, and facilitates social connection. We'll explore how plants and animals respond to changes in […]
NATURE TRAVEL SERIES on Zoom Wednesdays - Dec. 16 | Jan. 20 | Feb. 17 at 1:00 PM Concord Council on Aging Wish you were traveling?! Travel virtually with Joy Marzolf in this three part travel series and experience the spectacular nature of Australia, New Zealand and Belize. First up: Australia on Dec. 16th when […]
Gather with BWBH's Director of Energy Work, Julie Ramsdell, to engage in guided meditation, reflect on the challenges of human experience in community, and manifest a compassionate path to healing. Recovery is a mindful process for all who endeavor to cultivate a healing practice, and who are ready to participate in this meaningful work of […]
In 1668, merchant and ship-owner John Turner built a house on Salem Harbor that was destined to become one of America's most beloved historic homes. Designated a National Historic Landmark District in 2007, the House is best know today as the setting of world-renowned American author Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1851 novel. Join Julie Arrison, the community […]
Join The Umbrella Stage Company for Holidays Under The Umbrella, a festive virtual music event in which some of our favorite performers from past seasons reunite to sing some songs and tell some stories of the season. Jess Andra, Billy Luce, Jr. , Dwayne P. Mitchell, Barbara Pierre, Anthony Pires, Jr. and Kayla Shimizu will […]
CFN HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT IS OPEN! 1) RSVP on Tinyhood and indicate the number of children participating 2) Choose and print one or more scavenger hunt worksheets (available on Tinyhood) that fit your family or child/children. If you have more than one child participating, feel free to give each child her/his own worksheet according to […]
Please register if interested in joining... ACTING AS PLAY (Grades 5-7; Instructor: Brian Pollack) Get out of your brain and into your body! In this class, we will play all kinds of theatre games, get silly, and laugh a LOT! You will learn how to throw your whole self into the game with ferociousness, […]
Calling all pet lovers! Join us on Zoom as we share our stories and antics of our furry or scaly or feathery friends. Does your dog know any special tricks? Is your cat just the cutest? Maybe you have an awesome bearded dragon or chicken or hamster? Come and show them off in this virtual Animal […]
Runs after school: Friday, December 18 at 4:00 - 6:00 pm ET The world's best fantasy role-playing game for 9-12 year olds! Enjoy the theatrics of adventuring through an immersive world as we learn cooperative social skills, teamwork, interpersonal diplomacy and lightning fast arithmetic (disguised as rolling dice). Dungeons & Dragons provides the ideal platform […]
As part of Concord's annual holiday celebration, The Concord Players will present Johnny Kinsman, via the Players' Youtube channel, performing a dramatic reading of the beloved holiday classic "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. The program will air starting on Friday, December 18th at 7:00 pm. Please visit www.concordplayers.org for more information .
Join the Trail's End Saturday, December 19th for a virtual decorating party!
Concord Youth Theatre Playtime Theatre presents a Delightful, Interactive Theater Experience for Kids Ages 2-9 CYT actors will inspire you with new and improved versions of familiar children’s stories, complete with a sing-along! Outgoing audience members may even join the actors on stage to tell a joke or share a special talent. And everyone gets […]
This winter, we are looking ahead to lots of time spent cuddled around the fire with hot cider. As part of our Winter Solstice celebration, we are offering this Winter Ornament Workshop. Join us for an hour of joymaking as we craft winter decorations. Using a combination of natural and recycled items, we will small […]
NEW virtual mindful movement for children aged 6-8! Using principles of self-expression and body awareness, kids explore creative activities online while moving to music. A fun way to release excess energy and feel free in the moment. Led by lifelong dancer, musical theater-trained actor, and current high school senior, Clairenne Wilson. $20. Register for this […]
Oh the weather outside is frightful so make the inside so delightful! Keep warm and cozy with a gift of a pair of fuzzy socks, hot cocoa and yummy cookies courtesy of the COA! Please drive up to the COA main entrance, stay in your car with your mask on! We'll bring the goodies to […]
Our popular Monday Night Meditation continues throughout December! Join us for soothing practice that quiets the mind, relaxes the body and calms the nervous system. Regular evidence-based guided meditation helps boost our immune system and encourages a good night’s sleep. These simple, integrative 30-minute sessions are available for every age. Share the moment with friends […]
Sit back and soak in a one-hour program of familiar and cherished holiday songs from the 1950s and 1960s presented by John Clark. You'll hear stories behind "It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas" by Broadway composer Meredith Wilson and Willie Nelson's "Pretty Paper". Were you aware the prolific Johnny Marks had three big […]
Open Table Mobile Food pantry offers drive-through grocery distribution at First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Road, on Wednesday, Dec. 23rd from 1 to 2 p.m. This Mobile Pantry will operate at First Parish on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month as long as the COVID emergency response to local food insecurity is […]
Gather with BWBH's Director of Energy Work, Julie Ramsdell, to engage in guided meditation, reflect on the challenges of human experience in community, and manifest a compassionate path to healing. Recovery is a mindful process for all who endeavor to cultivate a healing practice, and who are ready to participate in this meaningful work of […]
We have Christmas Eve dinner all planned out for you! Join us on Thursday the 24th for our Culture. Community. Cuisine. 'Cuban Christmas' 😋 Pickup starts at 3 pm. Call or place your order online!
Wrap up 2020 with the gift of personalized mindful wellness practice in this day-long healing retreat that features outdoor practice and online sessions. Join Be Well Be Here’s master mindful wellness collaborators Nina Englander, Nicole Grant, Julie Ramsdell and Lara Wilson for this unique multi-session retreat compassionately co-created for you. Each segment offers an experiential […]
Our popular Monday Night Meditation continues throughout December! Join us for soothing practice that quiets the mind, relaxes the body and calms the nervous system. Regular evidence-based guided meditation helps boost our immune system and encourages a good night’s sleep. These simple, integrative 30-minute sessions are available for every age. Share the moment with friends […]
Concord-Carlisle High School Chorus Presents: You Raise Me Up Watch the Video This video is the product of months of work by a dedicated production team and the students in Chorus. The students were not singing when this was videotaped, they were lip-synching. The audio was done separately. Owen Curtin, of Colonial Sound, synched over […]
Finally, it's 2021 - a new year to write! Join us for this virtual conversation about the writing life and feel inspired to craft your story in 2021. We'll discuss what blocks our creativity and how to mindfully move on with realistic writing habits. Join us for conversation and generative writing exercises that put you on the […]
To celebrate the end of 2020, we've created a New Year's Menu highlighting some of our favorite and most popular specials! Thank you to our community for your continued support throughout this whirlwind of a year. Without your kind words and patronage, (and occasional family recipe), things might have been a lot harder for our […]
Goodbye 2020! Ring in 2021 with some upbeat music from the 40s, 50s and 60s at the COA's Noon Year's Eve Dance Party presented by DJ Oldskool (Tom Dawkins)! The countdown to 2021 will begin at Noon sharp then Tom will play your favorite tunes and take requests. It all happens 11:45 AM - 1:00 […]
Yeah...I'm thinkin' Family Trivia is BACK No one likes being stuck inside. Join host Cary and Emily for Winter Break Family Trivia! Wednesday, December 30 via Zoom from 6-7:30pm. Five different topic categories: chosen by YOU. 10 families. Three winners. Gift cards to local businesses. LOTS of fun and witty banter from the hosts. What's not to love? All ages welcome, young […]
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Start a new year of mindfulness and intention. Join us NEW YEARS DAY, 4-4:30pmET for a complimentary 30-minute meditation session to cope with Covid. This calming practice will help you to reset and discover simple skills to relax mind and body that can be accessed all year long. Start 2021 with a new way to […]
i.e. the generals and admirals through whom he exercised command When we think about our country's leading military men of WW2, the names Eisenhower, Nimitz, Bradley, Halsey, Patton, and MacArthur are likely to be foremost in out mind. Yet, although these men were key players in brining a victorious end to WW2, they were subordinate […]
If you've ever listened to a podcast and thought, "I can do that!" now's your chance! Join us for a crash course that will give you all the tools you need to start planning and recording your own podcast. You will learn the ins and outs of a recording studio. You will become familiar with […]
Poetry is a powerful genre to share your story, thoughts and dreams. Black Americans have used poetry to reflect on current events for hundreds of years. In this generative workshop, you will explore three different Black American poets and work on prompts to write your own poems. There will be time to share our work […]
