What can Thoreau teach us about working? How can we make our work more meaningful? Professor John Kaag and Professor Robert A. Gross will discuss Kaag’s new book Henry at Work: Thoreau on Making a Living — why we do it, what it does to us, and how to create more meaning in our work. […]
Join author Jane Roper for a discussion of her new book The Society of Shame. The talk will take place on Tuesday, June 20 at 7:00 p.m. A viral photo of a politician’s wife’s “feminine hygiene malfunction” catapults her to unwanted fame in a story that’s both a satire of social media stardom and internet […]
Exhibit runs chJune 21 - July 26 Opening Reception Thursday, June 29th 6:30 - 8:00 pm Our chi, or life force energy, runs through all things; the earth, the natural world, ourselves, and our dreams. Through time eternal artists have made art that expresses this “juice of life”. This show highlights the mediums of […]
Do you have a family heirloom passed down through generations? Maybe a great yard sale item or flea market find that might be a treasure? Would you like to know what it is worth? Bring your special items to Bonhams Skinner appraisers Karen Keane, CEO, and Christopher Fox, Vice President, at the Concord Museum for […]
Serenity in the stormy weather of life is the aim of this FREE 30-minute online practice. Through mindfulness practices, we can become aware of pleasant, unpleasant, and neutral thoughts, emotions and physical sensations. This BWBH practice invites you to befriend yourself in the moment, neither denying what arises (aversion), nor grasping what is impermanent (craving). […]
Welcome to BWBH’s beloved Thursday Morning Meditation community! Ease into your day with this FREE online 30-minute mindful wellness practice in collaboration with the Concord Free Public Library. Discover mindful ways to befriend the body, settle the mind, and enhance wellbeing. All ages welcome! Be Well Be Here offers FREE meditation sessions all week long! […]
Let’s dye with Indigo! From the palest summer sky to an almost purple black, come learn how to transform any natural fiber with your favorite shade of blue. Cathy will show you fun and easy techniques for creating one-of-a kind Indigo textiles. Please bring 4-5 textile items, such as t-shirts, tablecloths, cloth napkins, dresses, yardage, […]
Verrill Farm invites you to a fun cocktail party featuring the most popular crop of the month - Strawberries! Strawberry-centric appetizers, both sweet and savory and a glass of a strawberry cocktail will be included with each ticket. Water and a special non-alcoholic strawberry beverage will be available, as will a cash bar for additional […]
The Concord Carlisle Neighbors Club is an organization whose membership welcomes new families moving into our towns. CCN provides social support and planned activities to help individuals and families adjust and feel part of life in their new environment. CCN also connects long term residents with each other to strengthen the community network. We host […]
Please join us for a Special Collections event Celebrating Ralph Waldo Emerson: Filmmaker Michael Maglaras and Writer James Marcus in Conversation on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Goodwin Forum, Main Library.
