Learn about Concord’s African-American history on this 90 minute walking tour (about 2 miles). The tour will visit sites highlighting Concord’s history around enslavement, the first generation of self emancipated African-Americans and the growth of Abolitionism. Guests will visit sites that tell the story of John Jack, Brister Freeman and Concord’s heroic native son Pvt. […]
At Greater Boston Stage Company in Stoneham, MA The Legend of Sleepy Hollow A Haunting and Humorous Halloween Treat. WORLD PREMIERE: OCTOBER 21 – NOVEMBER 6, 2022 Rediscover the timeless legend of the headless horseman in this ghoulishly funny one-man show. Don’t lose your head as the unforgettable Paul Melendy plays a cast of characters […]
One hundred and twenty five years after its publication, Dracula has continued to thrill and be interpreted by every generation in turn. And now, in the New England premiere of a bold new adaptation, award-winning playwright-actor Kate Hamill sinks her teeth into the sexism in Bram Stoker's classic. The result is a fun, fearless ride […]
Concord Young Writers Award 2022 presented by judge Yung Pueblo Join Concord-Carlisle High School (CCHS) students for the Concord Young Writers Award (CYWA) and celebrates the courage of young storytellers who are willing to share their writing in community!
Concord ablaze in all its fall glory asks us to reflect on autumn’s passage as we savor the golden afternoons and sense the crisp twilight at hand. This 90-minute twilight walking tour of old Concord town takes us down the venerable streets and byways hearing the voices of those who have come before while appreciating […]
Concord Women’s Chorus (CWC), fostering the power of women’s voices in song, premieres a special commission in “Grown Wild,” a choral concert, on Sunday, October 23, 4 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church, 81 Elm Street, Concord. The performance is conducted by Artistic Director Jane Ring Frank, with accompaniment by Alexander Lane, piano, featuring soloist Beth […]
Be Well Be Here and the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library present: Writing as an Act of Humanity: Yung Pueblo Be Present with author, poet, philosopher and mindful educator Deigo Perez, known by 2.3 million Instagram followers as Yung Pueblo. Deigo will discuss his brand new book, Lighter, as well as share mindful […]
Driven by the need to connect, humankind has created a wealth of treasures through the entirety of the human experience. In this DVD series, “Civilizations”, we will see the “role art and the creative imagination have played across multiple cultures and civilizations and continents.” COA volunteer Catherine Boyd will be standing in for Jan Muir […]
The Concord Free Public Library is excited to launch a new program: Adopt A Reading Pal. This program is designed to promote love of reading, care of pets, and familiarity with the resources of the library for elementary school aged children. Over the course of 6 weeks, kids will adopt, care for, and read to […]
Join us for a live conversation with celebrated new novelists DeMisty D. Bellinger, Kate Dike Blair and Namrata Patel!
