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SUMMARY:Understanding Vascular Disease with Lori Sluss\, MSN\, FNP-C\, Nurse Practioner
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will provide an overview of several disease states involving the vascular system\, including carotid artery disease\, aneurysms\, PAD\, knee pain therapy\, and vein disease. You will learn about the factors that put you at risk\, identify the symptoms to watch for\, know when to seek treatment\, and discover some of the advanced treatment options available today\, many of which are offered in outpatient office settings. Call the COA to sign up at 978-318-3020.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/understanding-vascular-disease-with-lori-sluss-msn-fnp-c-nurse-practioner/
LOCATION:Harvey Wheeler Community Center\, 1276 Main St\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Senior
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Landscaping at Mount Auburn Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Dave Barnett recently retired from Mount Auburn Cemetery\, where he spent 28 years leading the transition to more ecologically friendly landscape design and maintenance practices. Dave will share examples of how the staff at Mount Auburn converted many areas of labor-intensive and carbon-intensive lawns to various lower-maintenance meadow and groundcover plantings. Most of these changes were small-scale projects\, ranging from a butterfly/pollinator garden to plantings of groundcovers\, perennials and shrubs that both reduced mowing needs and greatly enhanced the ecological value to pollinators\, birds and other wildlife. \nDave started at Mount Auburn Cemetery in 1993 as Director of Horticulture\, was promoted to Vice President of Operations & Horticulture in 1999\, and then became President & CEO in 2008. After 28 years at Mount Auburn\, he retired in September 2021. Prior to Mount Auburn\, Dave held various other positions in the field of public horticulture. His educational background includes a B.S. in Environmental Horticulture from the University of Connecticut\, and an M.S. in Environmental Horticulture and a Ph.D. in Ecology from the University of California\, Davis. Honors Dave has received include the American Public Gardens Association’s Honorary Life Member Award\, the Garden Club of America’s Distinguished Service Medal\, and the Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Gold Medal. \nThe Concord Free Public Library is committed to providing everyone with unimpeded access to our resources\, programs\, and services. Learn more about accessibility at our libraries. You can also email our administration team or give us a call at either of our libraries to request additional accommodations. \nThe Concord Free Public Library’s programs are free to the public thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library and the Concord Free Public Library Corporation.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/sustainable-landscaping-at-mount-auburn-cemetery/
LOCATION:Concord Free Public Library\, 129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Library Event
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SUMMARY:Master Class & Live Performance with Master Luthier Steve Kauffman
DESCRIPTION:Guitar Talk with Master Luthier Steve Kauffman & Live Music Demonstration Tickets\, Thursday\, Apr 9 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm | Eventbrite\n\nJoin the Guitar Museum of New England\, in collaboration with the Concord Conservatory of Music\, for a special evening celebrating the artistry and craftsmanship of the guitar. \nThis inaugural Master Class launches a new series exploring the instrument’s design\, history\, and cultural significance. Master luthier Steve Kauffman—traveling from Oregon as part of the celebrations of his 50th anniversary year as a guitar builder—will share insights into the elements that shape a guitar’s voice\, from tonewoods to construction techniques to stunning inlay and marquetry. \nThe evening concludes with a live performance featuring Kauffman-built instruments from the Museum’s core collection\, offering a rare opportunity to hear their depth\, nuance\, and expressive range. \nIdeal for musicians\, collectors\, luthiers\, and anyone with an appreciation for fine craftsmanship and live music. \nTickets from $20.52 – $39.19 incl ticketing fees.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/master-class-live-performance-with-master-luthier-steve-kauffman/
LOCATION:Concord Conservatory of Music\, 1317 Main St\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:LWVCC Town Meeting Warrant Review #2
DESCRIPTION:The League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle (LWVCC) will host Warrant Review Sessions throughout April 2026. These sessions offer residents a chance to learn about and ask questions regarding the warrant articles that will be voted on at the 2026 Concord Town Meeting\, which begins on Monday\, April 27\, at 6:30 p.m. This first session will focus on Town Operating and Capital Budgets\, facilities planning\, and citizen petitions. These hybrid events are free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/lwvcc-town-meeting-warrant-review-2/
LOCATION:Concord Free Public Library\, 129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Zimra: A Shabbat of Song
DESCRIPTION:Join Kerem Shalom for a Shabbat filled with music with Interim Cantorial Soloist Molly Bajgot and a special Kerem Shalom musical team—Nancy Kaplan\, George Peabody\, John Englander\, Nina Englander\, and Andrew Kramer. We’ll gather in the round to sing contemporary melodies written by Molly\, Nancy\, and other Jewish songwriters\, blending voices and instruments\, to celebrate Shabbat. Between the holidays of Passover and Shavuot we journey through the Omer\, a period of spiritual reflection on the divine qualities within and around us. On April 10\, we’ll be in the second week of the Omer\, focusing on the quality of gevurah—strength and resilience. \nCome nourish your inner resources\, your neshama (spirit)\, and your sense of community as we welcome Shabbat together in song. \nIn-person and online.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/shabbat-zimra-a-shabbat-of-song/
LOCATION:Congregation Kerem Shalom\, 659 Elm St.\, Concord\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Concord Conservatory of Music presents Biribá Union
DESCRIPTION:Experience the intoxicating sounds of Biribá Union\nBorrowing its name from a Brazilian wild sugar-apple\, the group came together through Silkroad’s Global Musician Workshop and quickly bonded over their shared love of music from Brazil. Their sound is a thrilling blend of: \nThe freestyle theatrics of Hip-Hop and Go-go music\nThe effortless beauty of Brazilian Forró and Choro\nThe earthiness of American Roots Music\nThe improvisational spontaneity of Jazz\nThe dynamic ensemble features: \nMike Block (Cello\, Vocals)\nChristylez Bacon (Beatbox\, Guitar\, Rhymes)\nPatricia Ligia (Electric Bass\, Vocals)\nDon’t miss this one-of-a-kind live music event! Come see how this powerful trio\, rooted in Global Musician Workshop camaraderie\, forges a truly new and exciting sound. Get your tickets now!
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/biriba-union/
LOCATION:Concord Conservatory of Music\, 1317 Main St\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,Concert,Music
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SUMMARY:Night Out for Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to party with a purpose! On Friday\, April 10\, 2026\, the Concord Carlisle Foundation will be taking over the Concord Armory for our annual NIGHT OUT FOR NEIGHBORS! Come celebrate your community with spins and vibes from DJ WALL\, light bites\, an open bar.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/night-out-for-neighbors/
LOCATION:Concord Armory\, Everett Street\, Concord\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concord Carlisle Foundation
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SUMMARY:(The )Magic(al) (Is/of )Here: Large-Scale Paintings of Local Flowers by Maggie Stanley
DESCRIPTION:April 3-30 in the Munroe Gallery at the Concord Main Library. See library website for daily hours. \nImmerse yourself in the beauty of local flowers as we await their blooming in later spring and summer. \nMost of the paintings in this show are based on photographs taken on walks throughout Concord\, including at Great Meadows\, the Buttrick Estate\, Concord Community Gardens\, the “wisteria house” across the street from the Main Library\, and even the Keyes Road municipal parking lot. \nMany of the works were created in 2024 for Flora(l) Portals\, my solo show in the skylit atrium of the Morse Institute Library in Natick\, MA. Because the pieces were hung from balcony railings and viewed from a distance\, I used canvases ranging from 3 to 6 feet in height—hence the name of that show\, as some of the paintings are almost the size of doors. \nI’m a largely self-taught artist\, born and raised in Massachusetts\, with my childhood spent in Arlington\, Sudbury\, and then Concord\, where I now reside. Although I’ve worked in multiple mediums\, my main focus the past few years has been floral paintings on textured canvas\, which I started while in Lois Andersen’s Monday Night Painters group at The Umbrella Arts Center. I am ever-appreciative of Lois\, the camaraderie of the group\, and the variety of local trails and publicly-accessible gardens that provide such an abundance of beauty. I hope my art can convey some of that beauty to others\, no matter the season\, and encourage exploration when the conditions are right! \nwww.maggiestanley.net
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/the-magical-is-of-here-large-scale-paintings-of-local-flowers-by-maggie-stanley-6/
LOCATION:Concord Main Library\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,exhibit,Library Event
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SUMMARY:Quilts 250 Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Quilts 250 Book Launch! \nStop by Harvey Wheeler from 11–3 to experience a beautiful celebration of art\, history\, and community. \n✨ View a selection of quilts from the original Concord Academy exhibit \n✨ Meet the creators and hear the stories behind their work \n✨ Pick up (or purchase!) your copy of the stunning 176-page book \n✨ Enjoy light refreshments \nA perfect opportunity to take a closer look at these extraordinary quilts—and bring home a piece of the story.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/quilts-250-book-launch/
LOCATION:Harvey Wheeler Community Center\, 1276 Main St\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:Concord Band Presents Jazz Vocalist Amanda Carr and a New Composition at Spring Pops
DESCRIPTION:Jazz singer Amanda Carr\, an audience favorite\, returns for the Concord Band’s annual Spring Pops concert on Saturday\, April 11\, 7:00 PM at the 51 Walden Performing Arts Center in Concord. The program features Ms. Carr and her fresh interpretations from the Great American Songbook and New York themed songs. Another special highlight is Lilly’s Story\, the premiere of a unique composition inspired by a 12-year-old from Brockton\, named Lilly\, and her family. \nMs. Carr will perform Cheek to Cheek by Irving Berlin\, as well as Cole Porter’s Night and Day and Anything Goes. Amanda also performs vocals on Billy Joel’s New York State of Mind\, and a song that Amanda wrote called Maybe. With five jazz vocal recordings\, Ms. Carr continues to perform as a solo artist and guest host. A true collaborator\, Amanda Carr is a coach for vocal students while still writing and composing music. \nThe Concord Band collaborated with Sing Me A Story\, an organization that commissioned Boston Conservatory student composer\, Luciano Lopez-Parnetti\, to present Lilly’s Story\, a new composition that celebrates Lilly’s love of family\, food and music. In her story\, Lilly imagines a world where differences are not questioned\, but embraced. Lilly’s personal narrative is reflected in Lopez-Parnetti’s intriguing composition through a harmonically rich wall of sound\, punctuated rhythms and overlapping patterns. A remarkable photo montage\, created by Lilly herself\, will be on display at the concert. The montage explores what it feels like when others make assumptions about her mixed identity\, and the challenges of not always feeling fully seen or understood. Both Lilly’s family and composer Lopez-Parnetti will attend the premiere performance. \nContinuing with the New York theme\, the Concord Band will evoke the vibrant and frenetic energy of New York City with Warren Barker’s New York: 1927\, together with selections from Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story. The Band also will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with composer Clare Grundman’s classic work\, Spirit of ’76. \nThe Concord Band’s Spring Pops concert\, conducted by Music Director James O’Dell\, will be open seating at the 51 Walden Performing Arts Center in Concord\, 7:00 PM\, Saturday\, April 11th. The audience is invited to enjoy complimentary refreshments in the lobby at intermission and after the concert. Tickets are $25 for adults\, $10 for kids 12 and under\, and can be reserved at www.ticketstage.com/concordband
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/concord-band-presents-jazz-vocalist-amanda-carr-and-a-new-composition-at-spring-pops/
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SUMMARY:Artist reception: (The )Magic(al) (Is/of )Here: Large-Scale Paintings of Local Flowers by Maggie Stanley
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy the colorful floral art\, company\, and light refreshments in the Munroe Gallery. \nShow is up April 3-30\, see library website for daily hours. \nImmerse yourself in the beauty of local flowers as we await their blooming in later spring and summer. \nMost of the paintings in this show are based on photographs taken on walks throughout Concord\, including at Great Meadows\, the Buttrick Estate\, Concord Community Gardens\, the “wisteria house” across the street from the Main Library\, and even the Keyes Road municipal parking lot. \nMany of the works were created in 2024 for Flora(l) Portals\, my solo show in the skylit atrium of the Morse Institute Library in Natick\, MA. Because the pieces were hung from balcony railings and viewed from a distance\, I used canvases ranging from 3 to 6 feet in height—hence the name of that show\, as some of the paintings are almost the size of doors. \nI’m a largely self-taught artist\, born and raised in Massachusetts\, with my childhood spent in Arlington\, Sudbury\, and then Concord\, where I now reside. Although I’ve worked in multiple mediums\, my main focus the past few years has been floral paintings on textured canvas\, which I started while in Lois Andersen’s Monday Night Painters group at The Umbrella Arts Center. I am ever-appreciative of Lois\, the camaraderie of the group\, and the variety of local trails and publicly-accessible gardens that provide such an abundance of beauty. I hope my art can convey some of that beauty to others\, no matter the season\, and encourage exploration when the conditions are right! \nwww.maggiestanley.net
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/artist-reception-the-magical-is-of-here-large-scale-paintings-of-local-flowers-by-maggie-stanley/
LOCATION:Concord Main Library\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Library Poetry Series presents Julia Thacker and Hannah Larrabee
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Library Poetry Series presents Julia Thacker and Hannah Larrabee\, with Q & A\, book-signings\, refreshments. \nJulia Thacker reads from her debut collection\, To Wildness (Waywiser Press\, 2025) winner of the 19th Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize chosen by the internationally acclaimed poet\, Paul Muldoon. The book was also a finalist in the National Poetry Series. \nIn recipes\, spells\, odes and elegies\, To Wildness conjures what has been lost and what remains\, These are poems of the body. They rub up against one another and knock elbows. In this collection\, the dead reside alongside the living. Ancestors roost in trees\, having forgotten language\, their coats inside out. Others sulk in the eaves\, their ears clogged with clover. The past made vivid renders an extravagant present and offers a balm to the isolation of the contemporary world. \nAs Joan Houlihan says in her enthusiastic endorsement\, “Teeming with image\, sensation and sound\, the poems in To Wildness tumble us into a glorious exuberance of catalog and character\, rural landscape and dark imaginings. (‘We ate ants peeled from the bark\, a rain of plums / when he rattled the trees. Lumbering\, Shackled.”) Ancestral voices speak from the grave; fabulist figures like the girl buried with a finch tell their stories; and contemporary ghosts only the narrator sees abound (Let me touch them as they pass.)” \nThe granddaughter of a Harlan County coal miner\, Julia Thacker was raised in Dayton Ohio. She first came to Massachusetts as a fellow at the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown. She has also been the recipient of fellowships from the Radcliffe Institute\, the Corporation of Yaddo and the National Endowment for the Arts. Her poems appear in Bennington Review\, Gulf Coast\, The Massachusetts Review\, The New Republic and Pleiades. A portfolio of her work is included in the 25th anniversary issue of Poetry International. Julia has taught writing at Tufts University\, Radcliffe Seminars and as poet-in-residence in public schools throughout the state. In 2024\, she was an Edith Wharton Writer-in-Residence at The Mount. She lives outside of Boston. www.juliathacker.com \nHannah Larrabee’s Wonder Tissue won the Airlie Press Poetry Prize. Her new chapbook\, The Observable Universe\, is out from Lily Press and was longlisted for a Massachusetts Book Award. Hannah’s had work in Wild Roof\, Flypaper Lit\, River Heron Review\, Gertrude Press\, Maine Review\, Molecule\, Glass: A Journal of Poetry\, and elsewhere. She wrote poetry for the NASA James Webb Space Telescope program\, and she participated in an Arctic Circle Residency with artists and scientists in October 2022. Hannah received an MFA from the University of New Hampshire where she studied with Charles Simic. She’s currently an editor at Nixes Mate Review. \nThe Observable Universe arrives like a meteor singing the poetic landscape. In this exquisite collection\, Hannah Larrabee transforms the everyday into explorations of earthly things. How memory opens the cracks in everything\, of which the poet seeks to repair. From volcanos to Smokey Bear’s dating profile\, to the songs of full-throated frogs and the brightness of the night sky\, these poems show how the “delicate assembly of love” reveals and shapes our 21st century lives. Nothing is quite as it seems. Lustrous in its language\, Larrabee illuminates the nature of human expression with every word. As she writes\, “The clouds are so low here; I want to know /when they will touch me.” —January Gill O’Neil\, Author of Glitter Road \nThis program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library\, a patron-supported non-profit organization.\nLearn more and support the Friends’ work.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/friends-of-the-library-poetry-series-presents-julia-thacker-and-hannah-larrabee/
LOCATION:Concord Free Public Library\, 129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ellen Garrison Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Ellen Garrison’s Birthday with The Robbins House! \nJoin us as we honor the 203rd birthday of Concord’s native daughter\, Ellen Garrison (April 14\, 1823)—an educator\, abolitionist\, and early civil rights activist whose life’s work advanced education and equality in the 19th century. \nThis special evening program will celebrate her legacy through music\, readings from Ellen’s letters\, and reflections on her enduring impact. \nMusic will be performed by the Boston Public Quartet\, a Boston-based ensemble dedicated to amplifying historically underrepresented voices in classical music. Founded in 2007\, the group is known for its innovative performances\, community engagement\, and collaborations across artistic disciplines\, bringing music to both traditional stages and diverse community spaces. \nWe’ll conclude the evening with cake in celebration of Ellen’s birthday. \nFree and open to everyone — no reservations necessary.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/ellen-garrison-day-celebration/
LOCATION:TriCon Church\, 54 Walden Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:celebration,Community,robbins house
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T190000
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SUMMARY:Town of Concord’s Annual Holocaust Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:The Town of Concord’s Annual Holocaust Remembrance\, co-sponsored by the\nConcord-Carlisle Human Rights Council\, will take place on Sunday\, April 12\, at\n7:00 PM at the Concord Town House. The event will also be accessible via a Zoom\nWebinar for those not able to attend in person. We will post the link to the Webinar on our website\, www.cchumanrights.org.\nWe are honored to welcome Leora Tec as this year’s speaker. Tec\, the daughter of survivor and Holocaust scholar\nNechama Tec\, is the founder of Bridge To Poland\, which seeks to educate people\nabout Jewish history in Poland with an emphasis on how the Jews of Poland are\nbeing remembered by non-Jewish Poles. She is the Special Projects Partner to The\nGrodzka Gate–NN Theater Center in Lublin\, Poland as well as the creator and\nproducer of the online video library\, The Neshoma Project: Conversations with\nPoles Rescuing Jewish Memory. Currently\, she is working on a memoir about her\nexperiences in Poland.\n​
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/town-of-concords-annual-holocaust-remembrance/
LOCATION:Town House\, 22 Monument Square\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Visit,History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTSTAMP:20260403T192452
CREATED:20260304T223541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T223541Z
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SUMMARY:(The )Magic(al) (Is/of )Here: Large-Scale Paintings of Local Flowers by Maggie Stanley
DESCRIPTION:April 3-30 in the Munroe Gallery at the Concord Main Library. See library website for daily hours. \nImmerse yourself in the beauty of local flowers as we await their blooming in later spring and summer. \nMost of the paintings in this show are based on photographs taken on walks throughout Concord\, including at Great Meadows\, the Buttrick Estate\, Concord Community Gardens\, the “wisteria house” across the street from the Main Library\, and even the Keyes Road municipal parking lot. \nMany of the works were created in 2024 for Flora(l) Portals\, my solo show in the skylit atrium of the Morse Institute Library in Natick\, MA. Because the pieces were hung from balcony railings and viewed from a distance\, I used canvases ranging from 3 to 6 feet in height—hence the name of that show\, as some of the paintings are almost the size of doors. \nI’m a largely self-taught artist\, born and raised in Massachusetts\, with my childhood spent in Arlington\, Sudbury\, and then Concord\, where I now reside. Although I’ve worked in multiple mediums\, my main focus the past few years has been floral paintings on textured canvas\, which I started while in Lois Andersen’s Monday Night Painters group at The Umbrella Arts Center. I am ever-appreciative of Lois\, the camaraderie of the group\, and the variety of local trails and publicly-accessible gardens that provide such an abundance of beauty. I hope my art can convey some of that beauty to others\, no matter the season\, and encourage exploration when the conditions are right! \nwww.maggiestanley.net
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/the-magical-is-of-here-large-scale-paintings-of-local-flowers-by-maggie-stanley-7/
LOCATION:Concord Main Library\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,exhibit,Library Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T113000
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SUMMARY:Men's Meeting - Open to All with Herb Crehan
DESCRIPTION:⚾️ ⚾️ ⚾️ ⚾️ ⚾️ ⚾️ ⚾️ ⚾️\nVeteran Boston sportswriter Herb Crehan looks back on one of the most unforgettable seasons in franchise history – the 1986 Boston Red Sox. Crehan revisits the team’s dramatic comeback win over the California Angels in the ALC\, followed by the heartbreaking loss in the World Series. All are welcome.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/mens-meeting-open-to-all-with-herb-crehan/
LOCATION:Harvey Wheeler Community Center\, 1276 Main St\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Senior
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTSTAMP:20260403T192452
CREATED:20260304T223603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T223603Z
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SUMMARY:(The )Magic(al) (Is/of )Here: Large-Scale Paintings of Local Flowers by Maggie Stanley
DESCRIPTION:April 3-30 in the Munroe Gallery at the Concord Main Library. See library website for daily hours. \nImmerse yourself in the beauty of local flowers as we await their blooming in later spring and summer. \nMost of the paintings in this show are based on photographs taken on walks throughout Concord\, including at Great Meadows\, the Buttrick Estate\, Concord Community Gardens\, the “wisteria house” across the street from the Main Library\, and even the Keyes Road municipal parking lot. \nMany of the works were created in 2024 for Flora(l) Portals\, my solo show in the skylit atrium of the Morse Institute Library in Natick\, MA. Because the pieces were hung from balcony railings and viewed from a distance\, I used canvases ranging from 3 to 6 feet in height—hence the name of that show\, as some of the paintings are almost the size of doors. \nI’m a largely self-taught artist\, born and raised in Massachusetts\, with my childhood spent in Arlington\, Sudbury\, and then Concord\, where I now reside. Although I’ve worked in multiple mediums\, my main focus the past few years has been floral paintings on textured canvas\, which I started while in Lois Andersen’s Monday Night Painters group at The Umbrella Arts Center. I am ever-appreciative of Lois\, the camaraderie of the group\, and the variety of local trails and publicly-accessible gardens that provide such an abundance of beauty. I hope my art can convey some of that beauty to others\, no matter the season\, and encourage exploration when the conditions are right! \nwww.maggiestanley.net
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/the-magical-is-of-here-large-scale-paintings-of-local-flowers-by-maggie-stanley-8/
LOCATION:Concord Main Library\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,exhibit,Library Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192452
CREATED:20260323T140308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T140308Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk with Julie Masis
DESCRIPTION:Join author Julie Masis for a discussion of her memoir How My Grandfather Stole a Shoe and Survived the Holocaust in Ukraine. \nDuring World War II\, thousands of Moldovan Jews were imprisoned in the Obodovka ghetto\, located in the Romanian-occupied part of Ukraine. Unlike the areas under German control where Jews faced systematic extermination\, survival rates were marginally higher under Romanian occupation\, as soldiers there did not pursue mass executions with bullets. Despite this\, most of the ghetto’s inhabitants succumbed to starvation and disease during the harsh first winter. Journalist Julie Masis captures this lesser-known chapter of the Holocaust through the memories of her grandfather Shlomo Masis\, a survivor who lived to the remarkable age of 102. His recollections reveal stories of resilience\, including how some Ukrainians aided the Jews in the ghetto. Masis also delves into a poignant family legend about a German medic who reportedly fell in love with her Jewish grandmother. This narrative sheds light on both the horrors and the unexpected human connections that emerged during one of history’s darkest periods. \nJulie Masis is an award- winning journalist whose stories have been published in the Boston Globe\, the Christian Science Monitor\, the Globe and Mail\, the Jerusalem Post\, the Times of Israel and in other newspapers. She is also the editor and publisher of the Russian Boston Gazette\, a newspaper for Russian-speaking immigrants in Boston. Other than writing\, she has also taught English to Buddhist monks in Cambodia\, organized tours to the Khmer Rouge tribunal\, and likes to design dresses. \nThe Concord Free Public Library is committed to providing everyone with unimpeded access to our resources\, programs\, and services. Learn more about accessibility at our libraries. You can also email our administration team or give us a call at either of our libraries to request additional accommodations. \nThe Concord Free Public Library’s programs are free to the public thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library and the Concord Free Public Library Corporation.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/author-talk-with-julie-masis/
LOCATION:Concord Free Public Library\, 129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Visit,Library Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTSTAMP:20260403T192452
CREATED:20260326T163033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T163033Z
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SUMMARY:Now accepting applications for the Williams Scholarships for Excellence in Music & Excellence in Visual Arts
DESCRIPTION:The Concord Free Public Library is currently accepting applications for its\nWilliams Scholarships for Excellence in Music & Excellence in Visual Arts.\nThe scholarships are named for an original benefactor of the Library\, Charles\nWilliams\, an enthusiastic supporter of higher education\, music and the arts.\nEach Scholarship is granted to a Concord resident completing high school or highschool equivalent and entering college the following Fall.\nWilliams Scholar grants vary from year to year\, but typically range from $2\,000 to $5\,000 annually and are renewable for each consecutive year the recipient attends college up to 4 years.\nDeadline for submission: May 1\nDetailed information regarding applicant eligibility\, as well as a\ncomprehensive FAQs\, can be found on the Library website
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/now-accepting-applications-for-the-williams-scholarships-for-excellence-in-music-excellence-in-visual-arts-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192452
CREATED:20260326T003215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T003215Z
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SUMMARY:LWVCC Town Meeting Warrant Article Review #3
DESCRIPTION:The League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle (LWVCC) Town Government and Observer Committee will host Warrant Review Sessions throughout April 2026. These sessions offer residents a chance to learn about and ask questions regarding the warrant articles that will be voted on at the 2026 Concord Town Meeting\, which begins on Monday\, April 27\, at 6:30 p.m. See the website for details on the articles that will be presented at this session. These events are free and open to the public\, and all are welcome to attend.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/lwvcc-town-meeting-warrant-article-review-3/
LOCATION:Concord Free Public Library\, 129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concord Government,league of women voters,Library Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192452
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T211416Z
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SUMMARY:Scoops for Support - Ice Cream Social for Mental Health Awareness
DESCRIPTION:🌞 🌞 🌞 🌞 🌞 🌞 🌞 🌞 🌞\nCome together in support of the Yellow Tulip Project\, an organization dedicated to reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness and fostering a culture of community\, compassion\, and collaboration to address mental health challenges. Join COA Assistant Director and Social Worker\, Nicole Saia\, alongside Town of Concord Public Health Nurse\, Katie Stanislawzyk\, for an open and engaging conversation about mental health\, stigma\, and support\, while creating and enjoying delicious ice cream sundaes. Nicole and Katie will lead a thoughtful discussion in a warm\, welcoming atmosphere and share helpful resources for you and your loved ones. Please call the COA to register at 978-318-3020.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/scoops-for-support-ice-cream-social-for-mental-health-awareness-2/
LOCATION:Harvey Wheeler Community Center\, 1276 Main St\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Senior
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192452
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T144238Z
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SUMMARY:Leading with Dignity  Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Leading with Dignity \nWORKSHOP SERIES \nat Harvey Wheeler Community Center \n1276 Main Street\, West Concord \nFree and open to the public \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin internationally recognized dignity expert Donna Hicks for a three-session workshop introducing practical tools from the Dignity Model to improve relationships at home\, at work and throughout the community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, April 16 6:30-8:30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 14 6:30-8:30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 11 6:30-8:30pm
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/leading-with-dignity-workshop-series/
LOCATION:Harvey Wheeler Community Center\, 1276 Main St\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTSTAMP:20260403T192452
CREATED:20260304T223629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T223629Z
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SUMMARY:(The )Magic(al) (Is/of )Here: Large-Scale Paintings of Local Flowers by Maggie Stanley
DESCRIPTION:April 3-30 in the Munroe Gallery at the Concord Main Library. See library website for daily hours. \nImmerse yourself in the beauty of local flowers as we await their blooming in later spring and summer. \nMost of the paintings in this show are based on photographs taken on walks throughout Concord\, including at Great Meadows\, the Buttrick Estate\, Concord Community Gardens\, the “wisteria house” across the street from the Main Library\, and even the Keyes Road municipal parking lot. \nMany of the works were created in 2024 for Flora(l) Portals\, my solo show in the skylit atrium of the Morse Institute Library in Natick\, MA. Because the pieces were hung from balcony railings and viewed from a distance\, I used canvases ranging from 3 to 6 feet in height—hence the name of that show\, as some of the paintings are almost the size of doors. \nI’m a largely self-taught artist\, born and raised in Massachusetts\, with my childhood spent in Arlington\, Sudbury\, and then Concord\, where I now reside. Although I’ve worked in multiple mediums\, my main focus the past few years has been floral paintings on textured canvas\, which I started while in Lois Andersen’s Monday Night Painters group at The Umbrella Arts Center. I am ever-appreciative of Lois\, the camaraderie of the group\, and the variety of local trails and publicly-accessible gardens that provide such an abundance of beauty. I hope my art can convey some of that beauty to others\, no matter the season\, and encourage exploration when the conditions are right! \nwww.maggiestanley.net
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/the-magical-is-of-here-large-scale-paintings-of-local-flowers-by-maggie-stanley-9/
LOCATION:Concord Main Library\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,exhibit,Library Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260421
DTSTAMP:20260403T192452
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T163648Z
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SUMMARY:Patriots' Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Concord will celebrate Patriots Day on Monday\, April 20th. \n\n\n\n2026 Patriots’ Day Parade and Celebration\n\n\nApril 20\, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM\n\n\n2026 Patriots’ Day Parade and Celebration\nThe Concord Patriots’ Day Parade is one of the nation’s oldest celebrations of the first shot of the American Revolution\, attracting visitors from around the world. \nConcord will celebrate Patriots’ Day on Monday\, April 20th but events are happening beginning April 17. \n \n  \nPatriots’ Day Weekend in Concord: \nFRIDAY\, APRIL 17\, 2026: \nPatriot Vigil: 7:45-8:30PM\, North Bridge \nSUNDAY\, April 19: \nDawn Salute\nMuster at Buttrick Hillside at 5:45am\,\n6am Dawn Salute \nChurch bells at the First Parish toll at 6:00 AM to sound the alarm.\n“Dr. Prescott” arrives at the North Bridge after riding across the fields calling out the warning to towns and villages that the Regulars were on the march and that their destination was Concord. The Concord Minutemen fire salutes and the Concord Independent Battery fire several volleys from the field at the Old Manse. \nMONDAY\, April 20: \n9 AM Patriots’ Day Parade \n12-4 PM Block Party \n3 PM: Patriots Day Battle –  CCHS vs. Lexington High School Baseball Game at Emerson Field
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/patriots-day-2026/
LOCATION:Concord Center\, Walden Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTSTAMP:20260403T192452
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SUMMARY:Concord Public Schools April Recess
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/concord-public-schools-april-recess/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192452
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SUMMARY:Patriots' Day Battle
DESCRIPTION:Bring the family and support the local nine as the CCHS and Lexington HS baseball teams play their annual Patriots Day Battle rivalry game on Monday\, April 20.  First pitch is at 3:00 on Emerson Field.  There will be festive and special touches throughout the game\, including a Minuteman salute to start the game and wiffle ball for kids after.\n\nAdmission is free and donations in support of Folds of Honor will be collected during the game.\n————-
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/patriots-day-battle/
LOCATION:Emerson Field\, Concord\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTSTAMP:20260403T192452
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SUMMARY:(The )Magic(al) (Is/of )Here: Large-Scale Paintings of Local Flowers by Maggie Stanley
DESCRIPTION:April 3-30 in the Munroe Gallery at the Concord Main Library. See library website for daily hours. \nImmerse yourself in the beauty of local flowers as we await their blooming in later spring and summer. \nMost of the paintings in this show are based on photographs taken on walks throughout Concord\, including at Great Meadows\, the Buttrick Estate\, Concord Community Gardens\, the “wisteria house” across the street from the Main Library\, and even the Keyes Road municipal parking lot. \nMany of the works were created in 2024 for Flora(l) Portals\, my solo show in the skylit atrium of the Morse Institute Library in Natick\, MA. Because the pieces were hung from balcony railings and viewed from a distance\, I used canvases ranging from 3 to 6 feet in height—hence the name of that show\, as some of the paintings are almost the size of doors. \nI’m a largely self-taught artist\, born and raised in Massachusetts\, with my childhood spent in Arlington\, Sudbury\, and then Concord\, where I now reside. Although I’ve worked in multiple mediums\, my main focus the past few years has been floral paintings on textured canvas\, which I started while in Lois Andersen’s Monday Night Painters group at The Umbrella Arts Center. I am ever-appreciative of Lois\, the camaraderie of the group\, and the variety of local trails and publicly-accessible gardens that provide such an abundance of beauty. I hope my art can convey some of that beauty to others\, no matter the season\, and encourage exploration when the conditions are right! \nwww.maggiestanley.net
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/the-magical-is-of-here-large-scale-paintings-of-local-flowers-by-maggie-stanley-10/
LOCATION:Concord Main Library\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,exhibit,Library Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260403T192452
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SUMMARY:Wild & Scenic Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Earth Day and OARS’ 40th anniversary\, we are bringing the Wild & Scenic Film Festival to Concord\, where 3 remarkable rivers meet and America’s roots run deep. In partnerships with friends and local organizations\, we are hosting five days of community-focused events in and around Concord Center\, including film screenings\, art installations\, guest speakers\, outdoor walks\, and a 3-day cross-town scavenger hunt. Join us for an inspirational\, educational\, always wild\, and sure to be scenic five days in Concord!
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/concord-river-race/
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,Community,Family,Film,Local Business Event,Nature,outdoor
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SUMMARY:Belly Dancing Show with Celia After Pizza & Salad Lunch
DESCRIPTION:The Concord Council on Aging invites you to experience the art of belly dancing with Celia!  Come for pizza and salad lunch then learn about the history of belly dance\, and try some fun beginner moves. This program is funded by a grant from the Concord Cultural Council. Please RSVP to 978-318-3020 to sign up for both the lunch and the show.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/monthly-lgbtq-social/
LOCATION:Harvey Wheeler Community Center\, 1276 Main St\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Senior
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
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SUMMARY:(The )Magic(al) (Is/of )Here: Large-Scale Paintings of Local Flowers by Maggie Stanley
DESCRIPTION:April 3-30 in the Munroe Gallery at the Concord Main Library. See library website for daily hours. \nImmerse yourself in the beauty of local flowers as we await their blooming in later spring and summer. \nMost of the paintings in this show are based on photographs taken on walks throughout Concord\, including at Great Meadows\, the Buttrick Estate\, Concord Community Gardens\, the “wisteria house” across the street from the Main Library\, and even the Keyes Road municipal parking lot. \nMany of the works were created in 2024 for Flora(l) Portals\, my solo show in the skylit atrium of the Morse Institute Library in Natick\, MA. Because the pieces were hung from balcony railings and viewed from a distance\, I used canvases ranging from 3 to 6 feet in height—hence the name of that show\, as some of the paintings are almost the size of doors. \nI’m a largely self-taught artist\, born and raised in Massachusetts\, with my childhood spent in Arlington\, Sudbury\, and then Concord\, where I now reside. Although I’ve worked in multiple mediums\, my main focus the past few years has been floral paintings on textured canvas\, which I started while in Lois Andersen’s Monday Night Painters group at The Umbrella Arts Center. I am ever-appreciative of Lois\, the camaraderie of the group\, and the variety of local trails and publicly-accessible gardens that provide such an abundance of beauty. I hope my art can convey some of that beauty to others\, no matter the season\, and encourage exploration when the conditions are right! \nwww.maggiestanley.net
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/the-magical-is-of-here-large-scale-paintings-of-local-flowers-by-maggie-stanley/
LOCATION:Concord Main Library\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,exhibit,Library Event
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