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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
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SUMMARY:2026 DEI Commission Community Survey
DESCRIPTION:Concord has a new question for its residents\, and it’s a simple one: how are you doing? \nThe town’s Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Commission has launched a community survey to find out what it actually feels like to live\, work\, or study in Concord. Not what we assume. Not what we’ve always heard. What people actually experience day to day. \nThe survey covers topics like whether people feel welcome in town spaces\, whether they’ve encountered barriers accessing services or opportunities\, and how connected they feel to the broader community. It takes about ten minutes\, and anyone who spends time in Concord is encouraged to take it\, whether you’re a longtime resident\, a recent arrival\, a student\, or someone who works here but lives somewhere else. \nWhy does this matter? Because good decisions require real information. The Commission can’t advocate for a more inclusive Concord without understanding where people feel included and where they don’t. \nThis survey is how we start that conversation. \nIt’s anonymous and it’s open to everyone who lives\, works\, or studies in Concord. If you want to share it\, the hashtag is #youbelonginConcord.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/2026-dei-commission-community-survey/
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,children,Concord Carlisle High School,Concord Government,Concord pride,Family,women
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260429
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
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SUMMARY:Spring into West Concord Treasure Hunt
DESCRIPTION:With the help of Fowler Library\, Art for All is pulling together the 5th annual Spring into West Concord Treasure Hunt! The theme this year is Garden delLights. 30 businesses will display illuminated lanterns made at Art for All workshops in their windows. Beginning on May 1st and ending on Spring into West Concord on the 16th\, participants can find the lanterns and complete game sheets with their locations. Completed sheets are entered into a raffle to win one of over 20 prizes from West Concord businesses.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/spring-into-west-concord-treasure-hunt-2/
LOCATION:West Concord\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture
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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-6/
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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SUMMARY:More Joy\, Less Oy!
DESCRIPTION:More Joy\, Less Oy is back! Join us for an afternoon of connection\, laughter\, and storytelling. We will feature Moth-style true stories told live by members of the community that provide unique fragments of our daily experiences — heartfelt\, funny\, and drawn from the moments that stick with us.The theme of the event is traditions — the ones we inherit\, the ones we create\, and the ones that evolve over time. Come for the stories\, and meet new people while you’re at it\, as we celebrate the warmth\, humor\, and resilience woven through everyday life and friendship. Free. All are welcome.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/more-joy-less-oy/
LOCATION:CCHS\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T170000
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SUMMARY:Guitar Museum of New England: Meet the Curator
DESCRIPTION:The Guitar Museum of New England this spring will preview artisanal instruments from its collection and plans for its construction in West Concord during a series of Open House events with founding curator Wilson Schunemann. \nAt the Museum’s temporary pop-up space at 129 Commonwealth Ave\, visitors will have the opportunity to view a ‘sneak peek’ exhibit of stunning\, hand-crafted guitars by top luthiers from the museum’s core collection – and to see the architectural plans and animations of the building that will house the future Guitar Museum of New England! Schunemann will be on-hand to discuss the Museum’s origins and inspirations\, the plans and features for the permanent Museum to be built nearby at 74 Commonwealth Avenue\, and some of the exciting concerts and collaborations with major artists coming up while awaiting the Museum’s construction. \nEntry is free. These Open Houses are part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, sponsored by Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/guitar-museum-of-new-england-meet-the-curator/
LOCATION:Guitar Museum of New England (temporary location)\, 129 Commonwealth Avenue\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,Freedom's Way National Heritage Area,Hidden Treasures,Museum,West Concord
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T130000
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SUMMARY:Annual MusicFest
DESCRIPTION:The Rotary Club of Concord is holding a family friendly\, FREE concert featuring music\, food trucks\, door prizes\, crafters and games. Bring the family to Rideout Field in West Concord and join the fun!
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/annual-musicfest/
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,Community,Concert
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