Thoreau and the Language of Trees – Illustrated Talk by Richard Higgins

Harvey Wheeler Community Center 1276 Main St, Concord, MA, United States

Join Concord resident and former Boston Globe writer, Richard Higgins, for an examination of Henry David Thoreau's deep connection to trees. Trees were central to HDT's creativity as a writer, naturalist and to his inner life. Thoreau marveled at trees' beauty, studied their growth, took them as spiritual companions and wrote about them as few […]

Free

Kids Craft Camp @ Craft.ed Creative – Fairy Gardens

The Craft.Ed Creative Studio 44 Main St, Concord, MA, United States

Drop the kids off for an afternoon of crafting at the studio. Sign up individual days. 1:30-4:00 We will paint and decorate our own fairy gardens or gnome homes. Ages 5 & up. Please bring water & snack. Weather permitting we will enjoy our snack outside and take a short walk to gather natural materials […]

$55.00

The FIRST First Lady: Anne Bennett as Martha Washington

Harvey Wheeler Community Center 1276 Main St, Concord, MA, United States

Columnist, publisher and performer, Anne Bennett, brings to life our country's first First Lady. The setting is 1759, the beautiful, wealthy widow, Martha Dandridge Custis, has just wed a handsome and successful soldier from the American Revolution, George Washington. Unknowlingly, this union will lead Martha to the highest echelons of the infant United States allowing […]

Free

Larry Live in the Lounge at Trail’s End Cafe

Trail's End Cafe 97 Lowell Rd, Concord, MA, United States

Musician Larry Gilbert will play a nice low-key assortment of old and new favorites. A little bit of rock and roll, a little rhythm and blues, and a little more folk with just a dash of pop. With his own upbeat twist on some of our favorite classics and even a few new tunes, you're […]

An Evening with Thoreau

The Old Manse Monument Street, Concord, MA, United States

Henry David Thoreau was a frequent visitor to the Old Manse, whether it was to visit a friend or work on land as he did in 1842 with the help of to create a vegetable garden for the Hawthornes. On August 28, Brent Ranalli will bring Thoreau back to the Old Manse for an hour-long […]

$10 – $15

CANCELLED – Yoga for Strength and Empowerment at the Concord Library

Concord Free Public Library 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, United States

THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN! Join Be Well Be Here for Yoga for Strength and Empowerment! The event will take place on the lawn of the Main Library at 129 Main Street on Thursday, August 29 at 9:30 a.m. Many of us seem to be under the impression that yoga is all about […]

Free

Jared Rocco at Trail’s End Cafe

Trail's End Cafe 97 Lowell Rd, Concord, MA, United States

Jared Rocco is a pianist/guitarist/vocalist. He has put out two EPs of original material. Jared's sound can be described as alternative rock with a focus on melody and storytelling. His influences include many classic rock bands such as The Beatles, Pink Floyd, R.E.M., Oasis, and Radiohead as well as solo acts like Elliott Smith, James […]

Mindful Meditation and Creativity at the Concord Library

Concord Free Public Library 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, United States

Join Be Well Be Here for Mindful Meditation and Creativity! The event will take place on the lawn of the Main Library at 129 Main Street on Saturday, August 31 at 9:30 a.m. As summer wanes and fall begins, the mind and body can spin with transitional energy. Step from the whirlwind and discover your […]

Free

Recurring

Earth Press Project: Witness Exhibition

MinuteMan Visitor Center 250 North Great Road, Lincoln, MA, United States

The public is invited to contribute to a collaborative sculptural art at Minute Man National Park project that invites participants to respond, in one single word, to an online prompt: “What change would you like to witness on this Earth?” Minute Man National Historical Park in partnership with The Umbrella Community Arts Center presents Earth […]

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