Becky Behar’s art focuses on motherhood, domestic life and the link between generations. Her still lifes and portraits are suffused with light, reminiscent of Old Masters. Her impactful photographs elevate the everyday to evoke stories beyond the image. Her Seeing You, Seeing Me series is a photographic collaboration between her then 21-year-old daughter, Leah, and […]
The Concord Free Public Library invites everyone to visit our StoryWalk, newly installed for the season on Main Street, leading to the new Children’s Library entrance. The June StoryWalk features Runaway: The Daring Escape of Ona Judge by Ray Anthony Shepard and illustrated by Keith Mallett. The story is a picture book biography of Ona […]
Reception to meet the artist, Becky Behar, at the Concord Main Library Ary Gallery. The Library is exhibiting her photography during the month of June. Her Seeing You, Seeing Me staged images on the wall focus on motherhood, domestic life and the link between generations. Her still lifes and portraits are suffused with light, reminiscent […]
Act now to receive 10% off kids and adult group class registrations. Enroll for a group class between Monday, May 16th through Sunday, June 12th to receive special pricing. CCM group classes provide excellence in music education balancing rigor with the joy and fun of creating music. Choose the right class for you and your […]
Opera51 presents concert performances of Puccini’s dramatic masterpiece Turandot, conducted by Alan Yost. This is one of Puccini’s finest efforts, and was his final opera. In addition to the wildly popular Nessun dorma, there are other arias of transporting beauty as well as richly textured orchestral and choral passages. Leads are Margretta Beaty (Princess Turandot), […]
Outdoor Summer Artisans Fair 2022 with a wide variety of items handmade by artists, artisans, photographers, florists, woodworkers, potters, jewelers, fiber artists, etc. An outdoor event on the front grounds of First Parish, 20 Lexington Road, Concord. Ticket price: $3.00. A few artisans are still needed. Email pekindc@comcast.net to apply to rent a space.
Come to the community event of the spring: the giant library book sale on the lawn at 129 main st. Thousands of books at rock bottom prices.
The Concord Free Public Library will host a monthly family-friendly Music and Movement program featuring Music at the Blissful on Saturdays at 10:30am at the Main Library on: * March 12th * April 9th * May 14th In the case of continuing COVID-19 precautions, these programs may be virtual or rescheduled. Visit the Events Calendar […]
Gilbert the Party Pig Hey high schoolers! Need a break from studying finals? Come hang out with Gilbert the Party Pig in the Main Library Teen Room. No registration required, all ages welcome.
Harness the power of the sun! Join Teen Librarian Cary Stough and Artist and Gallery Resident Becky Behar for sunlight photography using cyanotype paper and everyday objects on June 11 from 1-3pm. Using cyanotype photographic printing formula, the process results in a beautiful, enigmatic monochrome print. Materials will be provided for each participant, including materials […]
