We are excited to announce that the 5th Annual Mighty Moose 5K Run/Walk will take place on Sunday, September 25th in Concord, Massachusetts! We surpassed our $250,000 fundraising goal and raised over $270,000 last year! The Mighty Moose 5K is held in memory of Concord resident Jenna Swaim, who lost her four-year battle to ovarian […]
One-Hour Singing Sessions and Performance Opportunity for All Ages New this fall—the Concord Conservatory of Music presents the Community Sing Series. Here’s the opportunity for singing enthusiasts of all ages and levels to gather and enjoy making music together. Each one-hour singing session provides an opportunity to learn new repertoire and sing in a family-friendly […]
Join us for a day of literary inspiration through creative workshops, nature exploration, compassionate conversation and Tarot power — and enjoy time to write in a beautiful, calming space in Concord, MA. The Signs, Synchronicities & Storytelling BEtreat is offered by Be Well Be Here in collaboration with Blaze Tarot. This wellness and creativity BEtreat […]
Sunday 10am-4pm Sept 25 Gel plate printing is a low cost and accessible monotype printing process that is ideal for creating papers for collage, bookmaking, cards or journaling as well as a final art prints. This is a fun experimental process that yields unpredictable and exciting results. Using a gel printing plate participants will learn […]
The Beede Swim and Fitness Center and the Concord Free Public Library are teaming up to bring you Beede and Books. This is a free program available to all. Join us at the Beede Center for a Friday collaboration of reading and swimming. A librarian will read books at 1:30pm, then we transition to the […]
Tuesdays 10am-3pm Sept 27 Come paint outdoors in sun and wind, amid the fresh greens and reds and ochres of fall in one of Concord’s large, natural settings. We will start off painting together – quick, abbreviated sketches to warm up – before choosing our own locations for the longer haul. Charlie will work with […]
Tuesdays 6:30pm-9:30pm Sept 27-Nov 8 For beginning and intermediate artists. This in-depth 6-week Tuesday evening class is perfect for beginning and intermediate painters who want to expand their knowledge and experience with the watercolor medium. Topics covered include materials, composition, washes, values, color mixing and more. Also discussed will be various painting strategies, tips, tools, […]
Wednesdays 10am - 1pm Sept 28-Dec 7 Delve into all things watercolor and make your paintings come alive through a studied approach to depicting color and light. Students will work on any nature subject(s) of their choosing and will re-imagine it using watercolor’s unique qualities of transparency and flow. A study of color juxtapositions, layering, […]
1pm - 4pm Wednesdays Sept 28 - Nov 2 This course is open to all levels. Intermediate and advanced students will build on skills and experience to gain a deeper understanding of the possibilities of oil paint and still life. Beginners are welcome. Participants will work from an illuminated still life set up incorporating a […]
Harold Holzer, leading historian of Abraham Lincoln and author of the award-winning Monument Man: The Life and Art of Daniel Chester French, explores the 50-year career of the great American sculptor, and his greatest achievement: the iconic Lincoln statue on the National Mall. How did French prepare for his biggest challenge? And how has the Lincoln […]
