From ants scurrying under leaf litter to bees able to fly higher than Mount Kilimanjaro, insects are everywhere. Three out of every four of our planet’sknown animal species are insects. In The Insect Crisis, acclaimed journalist Oliver Milman dives into the torrent of recent evidence that suggests this kaleidoscopic group of creatures is suffering the […]
Court reporter Diane Godfrey and co-host Jordan Rich of WBZ Radio will discuss their true crime podcast "All Rise." Learn what goes into making a successful podcast and get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most fascinating cases in Massachusetts history. The event will take place on Wednesday, November 2 at 7PM at the […]
10th Annual Sally Lanagan Lecture The Best Ever! Parades in New England Wednesday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. Learn about the elaborate festivities that featured floats, costumes, performers, and music and celebrated annual holidays and storied events. “Jane Nylander reminds us that ‘everyone loves a parade!’” – Philip Zea, President Emeritus, Historic Deerfield. Join us for […]
Art Ramble is an annual, temporary exhibition in the Hapgood Wright Town Forest in Concord, MA, a collaboration of The Umbrella Art Center and Concord’s Division of Natural Resources (CDNR). Following Leave No Trace principles, regional artists create site-specific artworks promoting appreciation of nature, installed along Fairyland Pond and parts of the historic Emerson-Thoreau Amble […]
Give to your Community - Donate to the Holiday Gift Card Program! Each year, the Town of Concord’s Community Services Division, in collaboration with the Concord-Carlisle Community Chest, organizes a town-wide Holiday Gift Card Program to provide low-income families financial support during the holiday season. Please consider donating a gift card, in any amount, to […]
Concord Ed Fund 30th Anniversary Fall Ball Nashawtuc Country Club Live Auction/ Music
In 2022, The Umbrella Arts Center continues its "Go Out Doors - Neighbors" temporary public art project with artist-decorated doors in outdoors locations throughout the Concord area this summer. Originally inspired by the En Plein Air door installation on NYC’s High Line, Go Out Doors – Neighbors expands upon a summer 2020 installation celebrating the […]
The Concord Council on Aging in partnership with the West Concord Pharmacy will be hosting a Covid Booster Clinic for Concord residents over the age of 60 on Thursday, November 3rd, 12:30-3:30pm - by appointment. Click here to schedule.
Join us at 5:30pm Thursday, November 3, 2022 for the opening reception of The Conceptual Stitch, curated by Jane Deering. The exhibition is on view November 3 – December 18.
Let's gather together to make art or any other project that you are working on, have been wanting to start, or try for the first time. Bring your own supplies or purchase materials at the studio. We have what you need to macrame, needle felt, paint, experiment with mixed media and more. This is a […]
