A fully staged and costumed performance of Bizet's much loved opera Carmen. Robin Farnsley is the artistic director, and Alan Yost is the music director. Lead singers are Margretta Beaty (Carmen), Christopher Eaglin and Ethan Bremner (Don Jose), and Junhan Choi (Escamillo). Performances on Fri., June 7 at 8 p.m., Sat. June 8 at 8 […]
Jazz Master Class is given by Wayne Bergeron. In addition to being one of today’s greatest performing trumpet stars, Wayne Bergeron delivers exciting master classes to audiences worldwide. As part of the class, he’ll cover how he came to play trumpet and excel in the rarified air above the staff, but also what it takes […]
Six memorable private gardens are open each day, and our theme is "Come to your Senses." At each property you'll find details to refresh and sharpen your senses as you bathe in the healing power of nature. So plan a leisurely one- or two-day tour to unwind. Advance tickets are available at reduced prices until […]
What: A free outdoor jazz festival open to the public, led by the Concord Recreation Center featuring a mix of 20-piece Big Bands, Latin Jazz, Jump Blues, and Smaller Ensembles. When: Saturday, June 8th from 1:00 to 6:30 (rain date Sunday June 9th) Where: Concord Center - 58 Main Street, Concord, MA 01742 […]
This year Concord Recreation is taking the Middlesex Jazz Festival to a whole different level bringing in world renowned artists like Wayne Bergeron known for his music on Incredibles II and we are changing up the music mix. This year will feature an interesting mix including 20-piece Big Bands, Latin Jazz, Jump Blues and Smaller […]
3-5pm, Nashawtuc Road Bridge. Come celebrate 50 years of Milldam Nursery School! An afternoon of family fun including games, glitter tattoos, petting zoo, pony rides, plus a rubber ducky race down the Sudbury River. Prizes including $1000 cash, and many more. Community booths snacks and a birthday celebration. Free and open to the public.
Wake up in 18th century Concord and immerse yourselves in the daily lives of children and families. Discover the many similarities and differences between the daily lives and routines of children today and children three hundred years ago. Participants will prepare, cook, and eat an authentic colonial breakfast. Knead dough and shape rolls. Turn fresh […]
The Willard Carnival – Fun for Everyone The much-anticipated annual Willard Carnival will take place on Sunday, June 9th, Noon – 4 p.m. at the beautiful Willard School grounds, 185 Powder Mile Road, Concord. The entire community is invited to join us for a day of fun including carnival games, face painting, delicious food, entertaining […]
The Umbrella Community Arts Center in Concord presents the powerful exhibition by writer/photographer Joe Wallace, “Beginning at the End: Portraits of Dementia.” The exhibit is a photographic portrait project humanizing people affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia by challenging the audience to consider the subject and their lifetime of experience even if they can no longer […]
Join international public speaker and insight meditation practitioner, Ms. Poornima Kumarasami, for a two-part session on meditation. Meditation is not doing - it's being, being naturally mindful of the true inner self and retreating to the innermost core of one's real being. True meditation reduces stress, increases attention span, provides mental unwinding and unleashes bliss. […]
