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June 2023
American Inheritance: A Conversation with Edward Larson
Pulitzer Prize winning author Edward Larson joins us for a conversation on his new book "American Inheritance: Liberty and Slavery in the Birth of a Nation, 1765-1795," in which he discusses how liberty and slavery were intertwined during the nation’s founding. Professor Larson examines the role of Black Americans during the Revolutionary War and in the many debates over slavery and freedom, highlighting the voices of Black Americans as the most persuasive in the urgency of liberty. He explores the…
Find out more »The Color Purple
MAY 12 - JUNE 4 The Umbrella Stage Company presents the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer-winning classic novel, The Color Purple, and the 1985 film by Steven Spielberg. The inspirational story set in the early 1900s follows a young woman, Celie, as she journeys through her childhood experiencing joy, despair, anguish, sisterhood and self-realization to find her voice and power. A story of hope and a testament to the healing power of love, the adaptation features Tony Award-winning score…
Find out more »Concord Museum Exhibition: A Perpetual Invitation: 150 Years of Art at the Concord Free Public Library
On view now at the Concord Museum! In honor of the Concord Free Public Library’s 150th Anniversary, the Concord Museum, the Concord Free Public Library, and the Concord Free Public Library Corporation’s William Munroe Special Collections have collaborated on a special exhibition featuring the Library’s art collection. Featured objects include paintings by Washington Allston, N.C. Wyeth, May Alcott Nieriker, Charles Hovey Pepper, Alicia Keyes, and Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts, among other artists, as well as sculptures depicting noted Concord authors such…
Find out more »34th Annual Garden Tour
The Concord Museum Guild of Volunteers is thrilled to present the 34th Annual Garden Tour on June 2 and 3, 2023! This event features carefully selected private gardens throughout Concord. Funds raised provide critical support to the Museum’s education initiatives. This year there are six unique gardens that reflect the individual interests and passions of the owners and will delight amateur landscapers and experienced horticulturists alike. The Garden Tour will take place on two days, Friday and Saturday, June 2…
Find out more »Workshop: Watercolor Painting from Photographs Intensive with Richard Denzer
Overview of watercolor for all levels of artists A discussion of materials (paper, paint, brushes), composition and drawing, the three basic paint washes, the importance of values, color mixing strategies, masking, dry brush, and all sorts of tips and specialty textural techniques. While a variety of painting styles and approaches are discussed and encouraged, the instructor specializes in tightly controlled, realistic representational pieces. Students will work on their own projects and will receive individual attention and coaching.
Find out more »Concord Carlisle Neighbors Coffee Event
The Concord Carlisle Neighbors Club is an organization whose membership welcomes new families moving into our towns. CCN provides social support and planned activities to help individuals and families adjust and feel part of life in their new environment. CCN also connects long term residents with each other to strengthen the community network. We host several social events each month, one of which is our monthly coffee get together. Usually, they take place the first week of each month and…
Find out more »The Color Purple
MAY 12 - JUNE 4 The Umbrella Stage Company presents the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer-winning classic novel, The Color Purple, and the 1985 film by Steven Spielberg. The inspirational story set in the early 1900s follows a young woman, Celie, as she journeys through her childhood experiencing joy, despair, anguish, sisterhood and self-realization to find her voice and power. A story of hope and a testament to the healing power of love, the adaptation features Tony Award-winning score…
Find out more »Rainbow Fish – Concord Youth Theatre
Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in all the ocean. When Rainbow Fish refuses to share his (or her!) vibrant, shimmering scales the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. Unhappy that no one adores him anymore, the Rainbow Fish seeks out the wise Octopus. Octopus helps the young fish learn that it’s far better to be admired for being kind than for being beautiful.
Find out more »The Color Purple
MAY 12 - JUNE 4 The Umbrella Stage Company presents the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer-winning classic novel, The Color Purple, and the 1985 film by Steven Spielberg. The inspirational story set in the early 1900s follows a young woman, Celie, as she journeys through her childhood experiencing joy, despair, anguish, sisterhood and self-realization to find her voice and power. A story of hope and a testament to the healing power of love, the adaptation features Tony Award-winning score…
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