Decorate your home or business to celebrate Patriots' Day all around town. Post a photo of your celebratory decor on the Concord Together Facebook page and be entered to win one of three $50 gift cards! This month-long celebration will continue for the entire month of April. Please have your decoration up anytime in April! […]
Family pods are invite to reserve a timed spot for a special, limited capacity “Wish for Change” Sidewalk Chalk event in person with artist Nayda Cuevas at Chamberlin Park, April 25. To open the The Umbrella Artfest Art Walk (April 25-May 31),and public art installation in greenspaces around Concord, MA, The Umbrella will host a […]
As part of The Umbrella Arts & Environment’s modified Earth Day Celebration for 2021, and the kick off to The Umbrella Artfest, we are organizing an Art Walk that approximates the route and spirit of our traditional Musketaquid Earth Day Parade through the town of Concord, and safely celebrates this year’s Earth Day theme of Air. […]
A rare treat unites musicians for a program and live Q&A; music lovers will enjoy the upcoming collaboration between the Concord Chamber Music Society and the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library. On Sunday, April 25 at 3 p.m., the Friends of the CFPL and the Concord Chamber Music Society (CCMS) will present a […]
Subscribe to Discover Concord magazine and enjoy a full year of Concord history, legends, natural beauty , arts & culture and things to do - all delivered tight to your door! We will donate $5 to the Concord-Carlisle Scholarship Fund for every "Wacky Wednesday" subscription through April 30th! SUBRSCRIBE!
Join poet, novelist, biographer, and critic Jay Parini in a wide-ranging discussion of three granite figures of New England and American literature: Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Robert Frost. A faculty member at Middlebury College, Professor Parini’s most recent book, Borges and Me: An Encounter, has been described as a “poignant and comic […]
Stop by the Verrill Farmstand TODAY (Wednesday, April 28th) and receive a coupon for one Verrill Farm tomato seedling with a $25 purchase! Coupon must be presented when picking up the seedling, beginning May 17th.
A weekend of family-friendly scavenger hunts, challenges, and chances to win prizes from local businesses such as Blue Dry Goods, Brine Sporting Goods, Comella’s, The Concord Bookshop, The Dotted i, Joy Street Life + Home, Karma, Revolutionary Concord, Saltbox, Sorrento’s, and more! Treat yourself to an optional family dinner from Farfalle. Tickets are $100 per […]
Free-EventsChange is in the Air: Art Walk Change is in the Air: Art Walk Presented by The Umbrella Arts Center at The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord MA Share APR 25 2021 - MAY 31 2021 Change is in the Air: Art Walk The Umbrella Arts Center’s self-guided public art tour on the theme of “Air” […]
The Concord Free Public Library (CFPL) is pleased to offer the community free native tree seedlings to celebrate Arbor Day this year and to help mitigate the effects of climate change. The Library has partnered with Concord’s Director of Sustainability and the Concord Highway and Grounds Superintendent to provide 150 seedlings between Wednesday, April 28 […]
Experience the beauty and wonder of the historic Wang Theater live from your home through Zoom, on Wednesday April 28th at 1:00 PM. The Boch Center has opened its doors digitally to the Wang Theater. Guests will go behind the scenes and see hallways walked by entertainers like Ella Fitzgerald, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Queen, Elton John, […]
The COA presents this year’s annual Tea Party as a “Tea Party to Go” followed by a harp serenade on Zoom. A box of treats including tea, delicious scones generously donated by Concord Teacakes, and other treats will be available for pickup at the COA main entrance from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Drink your […]
Join us for another virtual event in our wellness series as panelists discuss eating cleanly to nourish our bodies and finding the beauty in nature to nourish our minds. Learn how to create a welcoming spring-themed dinner, plan healthful grab-and-go lunch options, and learn about Forest Bathing, an age-old method of meditation in nature. Panelists […]
The raffle is the grand finale of CCC’s 45th anniversary celebrations! Participants have the chance to win one of five great prizes: * Two bottles of vintage wine from 1975; * Two rounds of in-town golf for two people, one at the Concord Country Club and one at the Nashawtuc Country Club; * A homemade […]
Shop & Support The Scholarship Fund of Concord and Carlisle – Mark your calendars to shop and dine locally on April 30th and May 1st, 2021 to assist our local businesses and The Scholarship Fund of Concord and Carlisle, the largest provider of needs-based scholarships to students educated in Concord and Carlisle. All participating Concord […]
A weekend of family-friendly scavenger hunts, challenges, and chances to win prizes from local businesses such as Blue Dry Goods, Brine Sporting Goods, Comella’s, The Concord Bookshop, The Dotted i, Joy Street Life + Home, Karma, Revolutionary Concord, Saltbox, Sorrento’s, and more! Treat yourself to an optional family dinner from Farfalle. Tickets are $100 per […]
Sun, Sun, Sun Here It Comes! April 24-May 16, 2021 The Umbrella Artfest: Here Comes the Sun is The Umbrella Arts Center’s spring celebration for our entire community! An expansive multi-week festival of arts, performance, and creative community events including both virtual and safe, in-person options for participation. COMING SOON! The free Umbrella Artfest App for iPhone and Android devices is your […]
How might we learn from trees? Join us for this simple morning meditation practice on Arbor Day to discover new perspectives as you sense solid ground and reach for the sky. Engage in gentle movement, basic qi gong and mindful meditation. FREE and open to all like the air we breathe with trees.
Online Workshop Visual Poetry Through Light and Observation with Katy Schneider LEVEL: All Levels MEDIUM: Any and All April 30, May 1+2, 2021 1:00PM - 4:00PM Working from life, participants will elevate the overlooked, mundane objects that surround them. We will investigate how to tell stories with light; we will explore grids as compositional devices. […]
Join Minuteman Senior Services in May for the Spring Forward Fun Run & Walk! You will have the option of running or walking a 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles) along the route of your choice anytime from May 1 – 9, 2021. Other than the registration fee, there is no fundraising required, however […]
Shop & Support The Scholarship Fund of Concord and Carlisle – Mark your calendars to shop and dine locally on April 30th and May 1st, 2021 to assist our local businesses and The Scholarship Fund of Concord and Carlisle, the largest provider of needs-based scholarships to students educated in Concord and Carlisle. All participating Concord […]
Online Class Color, Texture, & Shape in Fiber with Janet Loren Hill All Levels Medium: All Fiber Media Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM May 1 - 29, 2021 During this five-week intensive, students will explore how color, texture & shape can affect the meaning and emotive response cultivated within their projects using the fibers […]
The Umbrella’s reimagined Open Studios heads outdoors to the front lawn! As part of the multi-week art of Artfest, OS2021 will feature exhibits from dozens of our more than 60 amazing Studio Artists over two weekends in May. The Umbrella Arts Center is home to more than 60 working artists skilled in a variety of […]
Tulip Floral Design Virtual Class A fundraiser for The Scholarship Fund of Concord and Carlisle, the largest source of post-secondary scholarships for community students. Celebrate May Day, the festival of spring, with a design class featuring one of the season’s most popular flowers—the tulip! Copper Penny Flowers Owner Jennifer Eaton demonstrates how to arrange tulips […]
On the eve of Mother’s Day, join biographer Anna Malaika Tubbs as she discusses her new book, The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr. Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation, which Ibram X. Kendi describes as “forgotten history that begs to be told and Tubbs tells it brilliantly.” Please join us […]
ONLINE Class Paint a View From Your Window with Emily Passman Medium: Painting Intermediate to Advanced - All Painters Welcome! Mondays May 3 - June 28, 2021 (NO CLASS 5/31) NO CLASS ON MAY 31 (Memorial Day) 10:00AM - 1:00PM You want to paint representationally, but with an expressionistic flair... In this eight week intensive, […]
Online Class Pastel Painting Weathered Barns with Janet Schwartz Medium: Pastels Beginner and Intermediate Levels MONDAYS, May 3 - June 14, 2021 (NO CLASS 5/31) 1:30 - 4:30 PM on Zoom This 6-week online class will bring old barns to center stage, with all their character and imperfections. We will use pastels to paint weathered […]
Join the Corporation's Sustainability Committee to discuss the Library's draft sustainability plan. Register for Zoom link.
Join Dr. Robin Schoenthaler, on Tuesday, May 4th at 1:00 PM for “Everything We Know About Covid,” reviewing the science about staying safe and protecting each other. She will discuss the most up-to-date information on the pandemic, ways to stay healthy and sane in the meantime including historical perspectives, some new info on vaccines and […]
ONLINE CLASS Experimental Drawing with Kate Hanlon MEDIUM: Drawing All Levels Tuesdays, May 4 - June 1, 2021 from 6pm–9pm M: $300 / NM: $350 Every drawing is a self portrait of its maker, a record of a temperment, mood, and response to the world that is as unique as a signature. Beginning with simple […]
Joy Street is JOY Central! Stop by to stock up on items for your next celebrations and gifts for family & friends. Treat yourself to something, too - there is so much to choose from in this wonderful shop. Good news - you can also shop online! Spend $50 and receive a new mask (while […]
Online Class Connecting with the Natural World: Elemental Landscape with Amy Wynne Medium: Any All Levels Wednesdays, May 5 - June 2, 2021 11:00 - 1:00PM Getting outside offers us the chance to be inspired by the beauty of the world around us. This month-long online landscape sketching class is done on your own terms, […]
Center for Parents and Teachers, in collaboration with the CCHS PA presents: “Managing Stress, Anxiety, and Parenting Under COVID-19” In this online workshop, Dr. Lisa Damour explains the psychological science key to understanding how stress and anxiety operate, both under everyday conditions and at times of heightened concern and disruption. Join us to learn more […]
Sun, Sun, Sun Here It Comes! April 24-May 16, 2021 The Umbrella Artfest: Here Comes the Sun is The Umbrella Arts Center’s spring celebration for our entire community! An expansive multi-week festival of arts, performance, and creative community events including both virtual and safe, in-person options for participation. COMING SOON! The free Umbrella Artfest App for iPhone and Android devices is your […]
Joy Street is JOY Central! Stop by to stock up on items for your next celebrations and gifts for family & friends. Treat yourself to something, too - there is so much to choose from in this wonderful shop. Good news - you can also shop online! Spend $50 and receive a new mask (while […]
Enrollment is open for the IMSCC summer session, June 21 to August 27. In-person lessons are back! Lessons will be offered remotely and on campus depending on instructor availability. Summer schedules are flexible: choose your lesson weeks, and choose in-person or remote instruction. Visit the CCACE website for more about summer lessons and IMSCC Covid […]
Like every society, Japan is a country whose institutions were created and operate in ways that are intricately bound to its culture and people. In addition, cultures and people change over time. Over three sessions, we will explore the complicated relationships between Japanese culture and its public institutions, investigating Japan’s uniqueness in education, policymaking and […]
"The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation" - James E. Faust One day a year isn’t enough to celebrate motherhood and everything our moms do for us. To all the moms out there… Happy Mother’s Day! The staff of the Concord COA sends our heartfelt good wishes; and […]
Joy Street is JOY Central! Stop by to stock up on items for your next celebrations and gifts for family & friends. Treat yourself to something, too - there is so much to choose from in this wonderful shop. Good news - you can also shop online! Spend $50 and receive a new mask (while […]
Joy Street is JOY Central! Stop by to stock up on items for your next celebrations and gifts for family & friends. Treat yourself to something, too - there is so much to choose from in this wonderful shop. Good news - you can also shop online! Spend $50 and receive a new mask (while […]
The Umbrella Arts Center in Concord continues its three-week, hybrid virtual/in-person spring celebration with the launch of Artfest Art Auction– the Center's largest ever, with more than 55 artists participating. Diverse items ranging from paintings, sculpture and fiber art to jewelry, woodwork, and a rare bottle of 1989 Chateau Lafite Rothschild are up for auction, […]
Haiku, the most popular form of poetry in the world, can help to connect us more deeply to the natural world. What a great reason to get outside! Join us for this introduction to haiku and inspirational walk. We’ll walk around Gowings Swamp in Concord, gathering observations and insights, and then try our hand at […]
In a town famous for the independent spirit of its people, Concord’s women have always been leaders, fighting for justice and creating a uniquely American vision in literature and art. Come with us to hear the stories of these remarkable women, and see the places where they made their mark. The Women of Concord Tour […]
Shop blooms for Mother's Day at our outdoor Flower Mart. Create a personal fresh flower bouquet sure to make the moms smile! Inside, shop ready-made arrangements and flowering plants during extended Sunday hours.
The Friends of the Concord Free Public Library will present an online piano recital with Tanya Bartevyan on Mothers' Day, Sunday May 9th, at 3 pm EDT. The program will include selections from Chopin Waltzes and Etudes, Schubert Impromptus, and an improvisation on an Armenian song created in the moment. Ms. Bartevyan has concertized in well […]
The spring and summer months are finally here! It’s a nice time to get out and enjoy the activities the warmer weather presents. It is also a time to be aware of safety concerns the warmer weather brings to us, both indoors and outdoors. Please join Geriatric Health Nurse Valerie Boggia on Tuesday, May 11th […]
Do you love writing? Games? If so, join us for a writing RPG, a game where you can create your own characters, interact with other participants, and jump into different worlds, in order to write a collaborative story. For tweens/teens ages 10-16 No writing experience required! For more information, contact Madeline at mklein@minlib.net Register here.
Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) hosts its first PERFORMATHON throughout May, where students of all ages come together to share their music virtually. At this time, perhaps more than ever, we are focused on providing platforms and opportunities for our students to inspire hope in our community with their music, passion, and dedication. You can […]
Living with a Chronic Illness can offer challenges in all aspects of one’s life. Peer support to share your feelings and experiences can offer you support in coping with your journey. Join the Living with Chronic Illness Support Group on the second Wednesday of the month at 10:00 AM. The group will be facilitated by […]
2nd & 4th Wednesdays 1-2pm We typically assist 30-35 families/individuals representing approximately 65-75 total clients at each mobile pantry distribution We receive 2-4 new families/individuals at each pantry distribution. Some clients need short-term assistance from Open Table while others are more regular participants. Employees who work in Concord or Carlisle are eligible to attend as well. The mobile […]
Jane Blair from "Art Matters" returns to the COA to show how the bond between mothers and their children is very special, very personal, and universal. This relationship transcends language, cultures, great distances and time itself. Art speaks to this bond, so we can understand and share the connections and experiences made between mothers & […]
Sun, Sun, Sun Here It Comes! April 24-May 16, 2021 The Umbrella Artfest: Here Comes the Sun is The Umbrella Arts Center’s spring celebration for our entire community! An expansive multi-week festival of arts, performance, and creative community events including both virtual and safe, in-person options for participation. COMING SOON! The free Umbrella Artfest App for iPhone and Android devices is your […]
Online Class "Seeing" for Drawing and Painting with Ron Krouk MEDIUM: Charcoal, Pencil, and Oil or Acrylic ALL LEVELS AND WELCOME BEGINNERS! Thursday, May 13 - June 10, 2021 10:00AM - 1:00PM Why can’t I just draw what I see? What does it mean to work from observation? I know it doesn’t look right but […]
Here Comes The Sun at The Umbrella Arts Center is a collaborative mixed media and lighting installation conceived by artists Ellen McHale and Gail Burr. For this installation, community members are invited to contribute origami doves made of recyclable Tyvek and inscribed with messages of hope, wishes, and dedications to the heroes around us. These […]
The Concord Free Public Library will host a free puppet show featuring Through Me to You Puppetry on the second Thursday of each month at 2 pm, May 13, June 10, July 8, and Aug 12. Join Newton and his puppet friends for some storytime fun! Newton & Friends take turns reading stories and singing […]
Feel good to walk in the woods? Join us to enhance our wellBeing with socially-distant Mindful Wellness Walks in Concord this spring. BWBH’s Wellness Walks are based on the principles of Forest Bathing, or shinrin yoku, a Japanese practice of intentionally taking in the natural environment with all our senses. Location: White Pond Reservation Trails […]
Elder Law is “legal life care planning” that ensures your needs are addressed from a multi-disciplinary perspective. Join us on Zoom, Friday, May 14th for a presentation by attorney John Donahue on a number of aspects of elder law. If there is a topic of special interest to you or if you have a specific […]
Honk! is a musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen story The Ugly Duckling. This is the story of Ugly, whose odd, gawky looks instantly incite prejudice from his family and other barnyard creatures. Separated from the farm and pursued by a hungry Cat, Ugly must find his way home. Along his rollicking and harrowing […]
Have you ever noticed beautifully decorated sugar cookies and thought, “How did they do that”? In this online class, you will learn basic sugar cookie prep, baking and decorating techniques. 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 […]
Tell a story about a woman in your life; tell a story with a woman in your life. Participate in the Museum’s oral history program recording stories about the important women in our lives. The recordings will become part of the StoryCorps Archive through the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, preserving your […]
Every Saturday in May, stop by the Churchill and Janet Franklin Lyceum to participate in an activity that celebrates women’s fight for civil rights and equity throughout history, and all that is to come for women’s achievement. The future is female, and we want to hear your hopes for our future! With Museum admission; Members […]
The Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (BFRT) Advisory Committee invites Concord residents of all ages to help conduct a baseline trail count of trail users at three locations along the trail in Concord during the week of May 17th. Coordinating with other trails around the Commonwealth, this trail count effort is being done to establish the […]
Honk! is a musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen story The Ugly Duckling. This is the story of Ugly, whose odd, gawky looks instantly incite prejudice from his family and other barnyard creatures. Separated from the farm and pursued by a hungry Cat, Ugly must find his way home. Along his rollicking and harrowing […]
The Concord Poetry at the Library Series is proud to present award-winning poets Krysten Hill and Cynthia Manick who will read from their poetry collections and in conversation with poet and editor Joyce Peseroff talk about their inspirations, influences, and the act of writing. Register for the Zoom link.
The Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital with Tea Forté cordially invite you to "Virtual Afternoon Tea". This event will feature Tea Forté's Sommelier, Piotr Miga. He will introduce their Wellbeing Collection of organic teas. One lucky attendee will win a copy of the book "Teatime Parties Around the World: Globally Inspired Teatime Celebrations". Registration is required […]
Our popular Monday Night Meditation continues ! 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 and […]
During the course of history, the First Ladies of America have been watched, admired, copied, sometimes criticized, and followed for their fashion and style. Join us for a look at the clothing and accessories worn by our presidents’ wives, as we journey through time from our earliest first lady to our current president’s wife, Jill […]
Join Congresswoman Lori Trahan in a virtual town hall as she takes questions from area high school students about the pressing issues of our times. This program coincides with the special exhibition Every Path Laid Open: Women of Concord and the Quest for Equality. Book your timed-entry ticket to visit the exhibition at concordmuseum.org. Donations […]
Learn tips and tricks to make the perfect chocolate whoopie pies. Also, learn the technique of how to make an incredible vanilla swiss meringue buttercream.
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at the Concord Free Public Library by visiting our StoryWalk on the Main Library front lawn! This month the StoryWalk features K is for Korea by Hyechong Cheung with photographs by Prodeepta Das. Learn about the rich heritage, culture and wildlife of Korea and enjoy the vivid photography. The […]
Spring into West Concord Junction Scavenger Hunt!! Explore West Concord between May 19th to 22nd by hunting for flowers made by community members through the ART for ALL program of the Village Art Room and Fowler Library. Each participating business will have a flower with a number on it, inside or in their window. The […]
The Concord Main and Fowler open today! Masks required and visits limited to 45 minutes. Browsing, other in-person services and limited curbside service will be available!
CONCORD FLOWERS: Receive 20% off a purchase off any green or flowering plant when you mention WACKY WEDNESDAY, May 19th- May 22nd. 135 Commonwealth Avenue, Concord (Sorry, not available on deliveries or online) Concord Together
Alaska is often regarded as a last frontier and one of the last paces to see large wildlife. Through the Kenai fiords, small boats allow close access to thundering, calving glaciers, breaching humpback whales, and dozing Steller sea lions. Eagles, puffins and other sea birds abound. At the Clark National Wildlife Refuge, brown bears can […]
This panel presentation, facilitated by Bob Andrews, will focus on the prevalence of hearing loss; how it first manifests itself and evolves over time; social and self stigma associated with it; how it impacts mental health and relationships; what devices and special supports the afflicted person needs to compensate for hearing loss; and what the […]
Spring into West Concord Junction Scavenger Hunt!! Explore West Concord between May 19th to 22nd by hunting for flowers made by community members through the ART for ALL program of the Village Art Room and Fowler Library. Each participating business will have a flower with a number on it, inside or in their window. The […]
Art Scramble II: Our Local Farms is a community made mural that celebrates the past and present of Concord’s farm, with an emphasis on those close to West Concord center. It is the second mural initiated by the West Concord Junction Cultural District Committee to develop a sense of history and identity, as well as […]
** Pick-up Your Kit on Thursday, May 20th from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM ** Instructions on Zoom - Friday, May 21st at 11:00AM ⭐ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ** This month we are combining a Take and Make craft kit with a Zoom crafting class! These impressive paper 3D stars are pretty easy to make! […]
Join John Gardella Thursday, May 20th to discuss the national government of the United States in the second of this four-part series that began in April. This month’s lecture will focus on the Congress: how it is different from Parliament; the powers granted to Congress under the Constitution; who is in Congress including sex, race, […]
Please register to watch the opening ceremony of the 50th year that Concord Art hosts the CCHS Art Show. Teachers and talented seniors will be showcasing their portfolios. www.concordart.org
Spring into West Concord Junction Scavenger Hunt!! Explore West Concord between May 19th to 22nd by hunting for flowers made by community members through the ART for ALL program of the Village Art Room and Fowler Library. Each participating business will have a flower with a number on it, inside or in their window. The […]
The Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (BFRT) Advisory Committee invites Concord residents of all ages to help conduct a baseline trail count of trail users at three locations along the trail in Concord during the week of May 17th. Coordinating with other trails around the Commonwealth, this trail count effort is being done to establish the […]
Feel good to walk in the woods? Join us to enhance our wellBeing with socially-distant Mindful Wellness Walks in Concord this spring. BWBH’s Wellness Walks are based on the principles of Forest Bathing, or shinrin yoku, a Japanese practice of intentionally taking in the natural environment with all our senses. Location: White Pond Reservation Trails […]
OUTDOOR WORKSHOP: SMALL FORMAT LANDSCAPE PAINTING & DRAWING with Kathleen Jacobs Medium: All Mediums All Levels Outdoor Plein Air Weekend Workshop at Grounding Stone Farm, New Hampshire Friday, Saturday, Sunday, May 21, 22, and 23 from 10:00 am–4:00 pm M: $625 / NM: $675 Working outdoors, students will investigate, record and hone their observational skills. […]
Spring into West Concord Junction Scavenger Hunt!! Explore West Concord between May 19th to 22nd by hunting for flowers made by community members through the ART for ALL program of the Village Art Room and Fowler Library. Each participating business will have a flower with a number on it, inside or in their window. The […]
We will cover how to shoot natural light portraits. The first day will focus on how to pose models and shoot portraits in favorable lighting - late afternoon and golden-hour light. The second day will focus on how to shoot natural light portraits in unfavorable lighting. In this class, we will photograph models using only […]
Join Jan Turnquist, Executive Director of Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House, as she discusses Miss Alcott's life as a writer. Jan will share anecdotes that reveal what shaped Louisa's writing style as well as advice that the celebrated author of Little Women (among many other books) offered to fledgling writers who asked for her help. […]
Every Saturday in May, stop by the Churchill and Janet Franklin Lyceum to participate in an activity that celebrates women’s fight for civil rights and equity throughout history, and all that is to come for women’s achievement. The future is female, and we want to hear your hopes for our future! With Museum admission; Members […]
"Everything you have ever secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives, and in-laws, but were afraid to admit" - no wonder this production is still the second-longest running Off-Broadway musical! The Concord Players are pleased to introduce this special streaming fully-staged musical production, presented in a series of vignettes connected by the central […]
Our popular Monday Night Meditation continues ! 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 and […]
The 75 minute experience will introduce guests to the Downtown Concord area and will touch on Concord’s rich Revolutionary and Literary history while visiting sites such as The Milldam, Monument Square, The Old Hill Burial Ground and more. Beginning April 24, you can purchase tickets ahead of time or come into the Visitor Center before […]
Join Representative Tami Gouveia for an update on recent legislation in the state. Ms. Gouveia has a masters in social work and a masters in public health, both from Boston University. Her professional experience includes working as a public health social worker before being elected as state representative in 2019. There will be time for […]
Wellness coach Julie Manning will lead kids in a microwave cooking class and teach you to make a delicious lasagna! Kids of all ages are welcome, but younger children will need a grown-up's assistance. The virtual cooking program will be held on Zoom. Ingredient list will be shared with all participants before the program. This cooking […]
Shop in store at Albright Art and receive $5 in Marie's Moolah with purchase over $20! (May 26- May 30) 32 Main Street, downstairs Albright Art is open: Monday-Saturday: 10-6 Sunday 12-5pm
Enter the world of Matisse. A world of color, enjoyment and peace. A place that celebrates flowers, sunshine, beautiful women, complex patterns, rich textures, fine foods, tempting aromas, books, dance, music and art. Matisse’s world has a “calming influence on the mind, like a good armchair.” Indulge yourself and join us for a vacation from […]
REGISTER on EVENTBRITE https://www.eventbrite.com/e/154414713565 Concord-based LookUp.live, in partnership with The Social Dilemma and the Children's Screen Time Action Network is pleased to present this special Mental Health Awareness Month event: Your Brain on Social Media: Gen Z Activists and Allies Examine the Promise, Dilemma, and Future of Being Born Digital If technology’s promise to keep […]
Shop in store at Albright Art and receive $5 in Marie's Moolah with purchase over $20! (May 26- May 30) 32 Main Street, downstairs Albright Art is open: Monday-Saturday: 10-6 Sunday 12-5pm
QPR Suicide Prevention Training - a few spots remain in this free virtual training to be held on Wednesday, June 2nd at 7PM This workshop will help you: recognize the warning signs of suicide, gain skills in how to offer hope, learn how to get help and save a life. To give sufficient time for […]
As we age, muscle mass, strength and good balance are very important in preventing falls. Nutrition plays a vital role in maintaining strength and caring for your muscles. Please join Denise Mercury, registered dietitian and nutritionist at Minuteman Senior Services, on Thursday, May 27th at 11:00 AM on Zoom. She will present about protein, muscle […]
Written by Kevin Cirone Directed by Michelle Aguillon Jake hosts a successful online podcast that combines gaming and sharing viewpoints on everything from pop culture to politics. When he’s dumped from his streaming platform, he and his producer/girlfriend Anna migrate the show to Zoom, hoping to keep their viewership and stay afloat. Struggling with all […]
Shop in store at Albright Art and receive $5 in Marie's Moolah with purchase over $20! (May 26- May 30) 32 Main Street, downstairs Albright Art is open: Monday-Saturday: 10-6 Sunday 12-5pm
Come to The Green Thumb Workshop, an hour-long planting extravaganza at the Main Library branch. Participants will learn to plant small flowers, which will contribute beauty to the library’s outdoor programming space. Participants will also assemble and take home a seed planting kit for their at-home horticultural experience. Leave with practical knowledge, a plant of your […]
For this year's Carlisle Community Trails Day Challenge, the Carlisle Conservation Foundation and the Carlisle Trails Committee invite Carlisleans of all ages to collectively walk the trails in Carlisle during a 9-day week from May 29th through June 6th. Check out our town trails map and select the walk you would like to take. Sign […]
Shop in store at Albright Art and receive $5 in Marie's Moolah with purchase over $20! (May 26- May 30) 32 Main Street, downstairs Albright Art is open: Monday-Saturday: 10-6 Sunday 12-5pm
Tell a story about a woman in your life; tell a story with a woman in your life. Participate in the Museum’s oral history program recording stories about the important women in our lives. The recordings will become part of the StoryCorps Archive through the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, preserving your […]
Every Saturday in May, stop by the Churchill and Janet Franklin Lyceum to participate in an activity that celebrates women’s fight for civil rights and equity throughout history, and all that is to come for women’s achievement. The future is female, and we want to hear your hopes for our future! With Museum admission; Members […]
Shop in store at Albright Art and receive $5 in Marie's Moolah with purchase over $20! (May 26- May 30) 32 Main Street, downstairs Albright Art is open: Monday-Saturday: 10-6 Sunday 12-5pm
The 75 minute experience will introduce guests to the Downtown Concord area and will touch on Concord’s rich Revolutionary and Literary history while visiting sites such as The Milldam, Monument Square, The Old Hill Burial Ground and more. Beginning April 24, you can purchase tickets ahead of time or come into the Visitor Center before […]
Ellen Garrison, the daughter and granddaughter of men who had been enslaved, spent her life educating newly freed people and fighting for their civil rights. Born and raised in Concord, she followed in her mother’s footsteps as an antislavery activist. After the Civil War, Ellen taught newly freed people during Reconstruction and tested the nation’s […]
For this year's Carlisle Community Trails Day Challenge, the Carlisle Conservation Foundation and the Carlisle Trails Committee invite Carlisleans of all ages to collectively walk the trails in Carlisle during a 9-day week from May 29th through June 6th. Check out our town trails map and select the walk you would like to take. Sign […]
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JUNE JOURNEYS A month long series of community events focused on racial awareness and social justice Visit COAR at coaraction.org "Coloring the Conservation Conversation" presented by Dr. J Drew Lanham On Belonging in Outdoor Spaces Speaker Series 7:00 PM via zoom
QPR Suicide Prevention Training - a few spots remain in this free virtual training to be held on Wednesday, June 2nd at 7PM This workshop will help you: recognize the warning signs of suicide, gain skills in how to offer hope, learn how to get help and save a life. To give sufficient time for […]
The Concord Free Public Library is celebrating June Journeys with Communities Organizing Against Racism (COAR) by sharing a StoryWalk on the Main Library lawn from June 1st through June 30th. The StoryWalk features Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement by Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrated by Ekua Holmes. Featuring […]
It’s planting season! Come to the COA and pick up a young tomato plant and a young basil plant with a gallon size bag of excellent potting soil. Plant them in a container outside and water them daily. Before long, you will have tomato and basil salad! This gift is a made possible through past […]
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The Children’s Department at the Concord Free Public Library will offer a free weekly baby sign language program every Friday morning in June at 11 am. Caregivers and their pre-verbal babies or children are invited to join us for this 4-week workshop with well known instructor, Sheryl White. Sheryl will teach you and your baby […]
For this year's Carlisle Community Trails Day Challenge, the Carlisle Conservation Foundation and the Carlisle Trails Committee invite Carlisleans of all ages to collectively walk the trails in Carlisle during a 9-day week from May 29th through June 6th. Check out our town trails map and select the walk you would like to take. Sign […]
JUNE JOURNEYS A month long series of community events focused on racial awareness and social justice Visit COAR at coaraction.org Justice Rocks and Labryinth Walk (family event) West Concord Union Church (outside event) 1317 Main St Concord, MA . visit COAR at coaraction.org
