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SUMMARY:"Earthworks: Evolution" Ceramics Biennial Opens
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Arts Center of Concord\, MA presents its second Ceramics Biennial Exhibition\, “Earthworks: Evolution”\, a regional show celebrating the depth of history\, tradition\, and cultural expression in contemporary ceramics\, and the ways in which artists continue to expand the field through innovation and reinterpretation. \nAdmission is free and the Allie Kussin Gallery is open to all. The works in this exhibition will be available for purchase via ArtCloud.com after the opening reception; for earlier inquiries\, please reach out to Julia@TheUmbrellaArts.org.\nExhibition Dates: April 29 – June 28\, 2026\nOpening Reception: April 29\, 6:00 – 8:00 PM (RSVP requested)\nForm and Narrative on Elegantly Embossed Ceramics with Juror and Visiting Artist Lisa Orr: Workshop ($70) | Artist’s Talk (Free) – RSVP requested \nJUROR: Lisa Orr has been a studio potter for over 40 years. After completing an MFA at the NYSCC Alfred in 1992\, she received a Fulbright\, an MAAA/NEA and other grants to research ceramics and create films. Her work has been placed in numerous public and private collections. Currently refining an accessible smokeless wood kiln\, she also teaches\, lectures\, and shows nationally and internationally. Orr’s ceramics lushly blend historical\, functional roots with organic\, fluid forms that embrace gentle asymmetry. Inspired by nature and intuition\, her richly textured and colorfully glazed slip-cast surfaces evoke birds on the wing\, coral reefs\, and blooming flowers\, resulting in work that’s vibrant\, emotional\, and assured. \nFEATURED ARTISTS: Alice Abrams • Jack Abramson • Chris Archer • Ben Babcock • Becky Bailey • Sasha M Bergmann • Heather Binder • Josephine Burr • Bob Callahan • Loring Cheney • Claire Corey • Julie Cunningham • Holly Curcio • Christine DeGennaro • Natasha Dikareva • Helen Duncan • Larry W Elardo • Katie Fee • Debra Fleury • Molly Frantz • Leslie Fry • Fionnuala Hart Gerrity • Pam Golden • Joan Hilton • Alexandra Hogan Kosciak • Lindsey McFarland Howarth • Tom Hubbard • Kyle Johns • Hillary Ellen Kane • Grace Kerr • Yeonsoo Kim • Lucien Koonce • Gwendolyn Lanier • Jaeok Lee • Warren Mather • Jennifer McCandless • Eliane Medina • Donna Namnoum • Elizabeth Ocean • Shyanne Ogilvie • Linnea Pappas-Byers • Jenny Peace • Julie Peck • Ingrid Raab • Andrew Robinson (boats by drew) • Ellen Schön • Kimberly Scott • Corran Shrimpton • Anne Thiam • Joan Zagrobelny \nOpen through June 28
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/earthworks-evolution-ceramics-biennial-opens/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow St.\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture
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SUMMARY:Open Studios 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Center for the Arts\nSaturday & Sunday\, May 2 & 3\, 12:00PM – 5:00PM\n40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA 01742\n  \nThe Umbrella Arts Center is home to more than 60 working artists skilled in a variety of fine and applied arts including ceramics\, glass\, fiber arts\, jewelry making\, illustration\, mixed-media\, painting\, photography\, printmaking\, illustration\, sculpture\, woodworking\, writing and more. Our annual Open Studios is an incredible opportunity to meet our artists\, learn about their process\, and share in celebrating their work. \nUnder Our Umbrella showcases the work being made by our Studio Artists and the breadth of mediums\, styles\, and themes that they explore. Walk through the Wedge Gallery\, connect with a piece\, and then connect with the artist by visiting them in their studio! \nOpen Studios features activities the whole family can enjoy! Partake in shopping\, hear live music\, view our gallery exhibition\, sample concessions\, and participate in fun activities such as lawn games and a scavenger hunt. \nOur popular annual spring Ceramics Sale features over 25 Umbrella artists’ work\, which makes for perfect Mother’s Day gifts ranging from handheld vessels to large scale sculpture\, from the functional and foodsafe to the decorative and whimsical! \nThis program is offered in partnership with Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area during the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History. Learn more at freedomsway.org. \nphotos by Mark MacKenzie (7-10)
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/open-studios-2026/
LOCATION:Umbrella Arts\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thoreau's Trees Confront Climate Change: Will we still have forests in 50 years? And why we should care
DESCRIPTION:Dr. William Moomaw\, a lead author of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize winning climate report\, will explore the role of forests and other ecosystems in moderating climate change in combination with new technologies and our behaviors. The threats to our forests from climate change and other stresses will be a major theme. The discussion will be moderatedby Delia Kaye\, Concord’s Natural Resources Director. \nWilliam Moomaw is Professor Emeritus and Founding Director of the Center for International Environment and Resource Policy at the Fletcher School at Tufts University\, and Distinguished Visiting Scientist at Woodwell Climate Research Center. He received his PhD at MIT in Physical Chemistry. As a member of the chemistry department at Williams College\, he directed the Center for Environmental Studies. He served as a Congressional Science Fellow and worked on the legislation that banned CFCs from spray cans and on the 1976 National Forest Management Act. \nProfessor Moomaw was a 5-time lead author of IPCC Reports addressing the science and technological mitigation of Climate Change. He was elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science for his “Outstanding Contributions to our understanding of climate change and its global impacts and to the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.” \nTo ensure adequate seating\, please register at https://thoreaus-trees.eventbrite.com/
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/thoreaus-trees-confront-climate-change-will-we-still-have-forests-in-50-years-and-why-we-should-care/
LOCATION:First Parish Church\, 20 Lexington Rd\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature
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SUMMARY:Young Men's Service League (YMSL) Prospective Members Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Introducing the inaugural Middlesex Chapter of the Young Men’s Service League (YMSL)—a national organization dedicated to service\, leadership\, and meaningful connection between mothers and their high school–aged sons! Through shared volunteer work and leadership opportunities\, YMSL fosters growth\, responsibility\, and lasting community impact. We are currently connecting with moms of 8th and 9th grade boys in Concord/Carlisle as well as surrounding communities to join as founding members. We will be hosting upcoming prospective member gatherings and would love to connect with those interested in learning more! \nJoin us for one of our upcoming prospective member meetings: \nWho: Moms of current 8th and 9th grade boys\nWhen: May 3rd from 2-3pm OR May 8th from 12-1\nWhere: Concord Library\, 129 Main Street\, Trustees Room\nRSVP: middlesexYSML@gmail.com
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/young-mens-service-league-ymsl-prospective-members-meetings/
LOCATION:Concord Free Public Library\, 129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family,Teen
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SUMMARY:The Concord Players present Brigadoon
DESCRIPTION:While hunting in the Scottish Highlands\, New Yorker Tommy Albright stumbles upon the picturesque village of Brigadoon\, which seems like a place out of time. There\, Tommy falls in love – not just with a beautiful lass named Fiona\, but with the town itself. Only then does he discover Brigadoon’s secret: the village appears once every 100 years\, for a single day\, and the vanishes into the mist.\nWill Tommy choose to return to his life in the modern world – or remain enchanted in Brigadoon forever? \nPerformances: April 24\, 25\, May 1\, 2\, 8 and 9 with matinees on April 26 and May 3 at 2:00 pm\nTickets: $28.00\nFor tickets and more information: concordplayers.org or call 978-369-2990
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/the-concord-players-present-brigadoon-8/
LOCATION:51 Walden
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,Performing Arts Event,Theater
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SUMMARY:HAIRSPRAY at The Umbrella Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents HAIRSPRAY\, directed and choreographed by Najee Brown. With big hair\, big laughs\, and even bigger heart\, this joyous\, high-energy musical proves that when we dance together\, anything is possible. \nPreviews: Friday\, April 24 & Saturday\, April 25\, 2026. Playing: Sunday\, April 26\, 2026 through Sunday\, May 17\, 2026 in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street | Concord\, MA \nHairspray\, the Tony award winner based on the John Waters film\, is a 1960s musical piled bouffant-high with revolutionary joy. Tracy Turnblad’s dream to dance on the Corny Collins Show has come true\, but this determined teen won’t just do the twist and the mashed potato: she’ll use her star power to integrate Baltimore’s TV network to a swingin’ soundtrack! The Color Purple choreographer Najee Brown makes his Umbrella directing debut with this big-hearted celebration of what happens when everyone gets a chance to dance. \nShows run Sunday at 3:00 PM\, Thursday & Friday at 7:30 PM\, and Saturday at 8:00 PM (with an exception for a 6:30 PM performance Sunday\, May 3). \nSpecial KidCare Shows on May 3 and May 17 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella’s classrooms with an experienced teacher. \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. \nBook by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan. Music by Marc Shaiman. Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman. Based on the New Line Cinema film\, written and directed by John Waters. \nHAIRSPRAY is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.org.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/hairspray-at-the-umbrella-arts-center-4/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow St.\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,Family,Night Out,Performing Arts Event,Theater,Umbrella Arts,Umbrella Performing Arts
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