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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\n\n————-
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/patriots-day-battle/
LOCATION:Emerson Field\, Concord\, MA\, United States
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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
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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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,Community,Family,Film,Local Business Event,Nature,outdoor
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SUMMARY:Medication and Sharps Takeback
DESCRIPTION:The Concord COA will sponsor an opportunity for the proper disposal of any of your expired or unneeded medications. We will accept prescription and over-the-counter medications in pill or liquid form. Additionally\, we will have a small sharps collection box for used needles. Discarding them at the COA will ensure that they will be disposed of in an environmentally safe way. There is no charge for this event and there is no need to make an appointment.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/medication-and-sharps-takeback/
LOCATION:Harvey Wheeler Community Center\, 1276 Main St\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Senior
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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
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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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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-5/
LOCATION:MA
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SUMMARY:Writing Workshop with CFPL Writer in Residence Danielle Bradley
DESCRIPTION:Join Danielle Bradley\, the 2026 Concord Free Public Library’s writer-in-residence\, for an evening of literary conversation and community that includes: writing prompts\, practical advice\, and inspiration for getting started. Whether you are an experienced writer\, or someone looking to try something new\, you are welcome to attend. \nDanielle Bradley is the winner of the 2025 Simon & Schuster Books Like Us First Novel Contest and the 2025 Elizabeth Alexander Creative Writing Award. Her work appears or is forthcoming in literary journals\, including Salt Hill Journal\, Indiana Review\, and Colorado Review. Her creative work has been supported with scholarships and residencies from Tin House\, Kenyon Review Writers Workshop\, the Juniper Summer Writing Institute\, the Hudson Valley Writers Center\, and Smith College. \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/writing-workshop-with-cfpl-writer-in-residence-danielle-bradley/
LOCATION:Concord Free Public Library\, 129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Library Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T193000
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SUMMARY:HAIRSPRAY Opens at The Umbrella Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents HAIRSPRAY\, directed and choreographed by Najee Brown. With big hair\, big laughs\, and even bigger heart\, this joyous\, high-energy musical proves that when we dance together\, anything is possible. \nPreviews: Friday\, April 24 & Saturday\, April 25\, 2026. Playing: Sunday\, April 26\, 2026 through Sunday\, May 17\, 2026 in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street | Concord\, MA \nHairspray\, the Tony award winner based on the John Waters film\, is a 1960s musical piled bouffant-high with revolutionary joy. Tracy Turnblad’s dream to dance on the Corny Collins Show has come true\, but this determined teen won’t just do the twist and the mashed potato: she’ll use her star power to integrate Baltimore’s TV network to a swingin’ soundtrack! The Color Purple choreographer Najee Brown makes his Umbrella directing debut with this big-hearted celebration of what happens when everyone gets a chance to dance. \nShows run Sunday at 3:00 PM\, Thursday & Friday at 7:30 PM\, and Saturday at 8:00 PM (with an exception for a 6:30 PM performance Sunday\, May 3). \nSpecial KidCare Shows on May 3 and May 17 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella’s classrooms with an experienced teacher. \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. \nBook by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan. Music by Marc Shaiman. Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman. Based on the New Line Cinema film\, written and directed by John Waters. \nHAIRSPRAY is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.org.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/hairspray-opens-at-the-umbrella-arts-center/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow St.\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,Family,Night Out,Performing Arts Event,Theater,Umbrella Arts,Umbrella Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:The Concord Players present Brigadoon
DESCRIPTION:While hunting in the Scottish Highlands\, New Yorker Tommy Albright stumbles upon the picturesque village of Brigadoon\, which seems like a place out of time. There\, Tommy falls in love – not just with a beautiful lass named Fiona\, but with the town itself. Only then does he discover Brigadoon’s secret: the village appears once every 100 years\, for a single day\, and the vanishes into the mist.\nWill Tommy choose to return to his life in the modern world – or remain enchanted in Brigadoon forever? \nPerformances: April 24\, 25\, May 1\, 2\, 8 and 9 with matinees on April 26 and May 3 at 2:00 pm\nTickets: $28.00\nFor tickets and more information: concordplayers.org or call 978-369-2990
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/the-concord-players-present-brigadoon/
LOCATION:51 Walden
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,Performing Arts Event,Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTSTAMP:20260407T121144
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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-11/
LOCATION:Concord Main Library\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,exhibit,Library Event
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CREATED:20260316T154022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T154022Z
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SUMMARY:HAIRSPRAY at The Umbrella Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents HAIRSPRAY\, directed and choreographed by Najee Brown. With big hair\, big laughs\, and even bigger heart\, this joyous\, high-energy musical proves that when we dance together\, anything is possible. \nPreviews: Friday\, April 24 & Saturday\, April 25\, 2026. Playing: Sunday\, April 26\, 2026 through Sunday\, May 17\, 2026 in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street | Concord\, MA \nHairspray\, the Tony award winner based on the John Waters film\, is a 1960s musical piled bouffant-high with revolutionary joy. Tracy Turnblad’s dream to dance on the Corny Collins Show has come true\, but this determined teen won’t just do the twist and the mashed potato: she’ll use her star power to integrate Baltimore’s TV network to a swingin’ soundtrack! The Color Purple choreographer Najee Brown makes his Umbrella directing debut with this big-hearted celebration of what happens when everyone gets a chance to dance. \nShows run Sunday at 3:00 PM\, Thursday & Friday at 7:30 PM\, and Saturday at 8:00 PM (with an exception for a 6:30 PM performance Sunday\, May 3). \nSpecial KidCare Shows on May 3 and May 17 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella’s classrooms with an experienced teacher. \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. \nBook by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan. Music by Marc Shaiman. Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman. Based on the New Line Cinema film\, written and directed by John Waters. \nHAIRSPRAY is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.org.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/hairspray-at-the-umbrella-arts-center-7/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow St.\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,Family,Night Out,Performing Arts Event,Theater,Umbrella Arts,Umbrella Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:The Concord Players present Brigadoon
DESCRIPTION:While hunting in the Scottish Highlands\, New Yorker Tommy Albright stumbles upon the picturesque village of Brigadoon\, which seems like a place out of time. There\, Tommy falls in love – not just with a beautiful lass named Fiona\, but with the town itself. Only then does he discover Brigadoon’s secret: the village appears once every 100 years\, for a single day\, and the vanishes into the mist.\nWill Tommy choose to return to his life in the modern world – or remain enchanted in Brigadoon forever? \nPerformances: April 24\, 25\, May 1\, 2\, 8 and 9 with matinees on April 26 and May 3 at 2:00 pm\nTickets: $28.00\nFor tickets and more information: concordplayers.org or call 978-369-2990
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/the-concord-players-present-brigadoon-2/
LOCATION:51 Walden
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,Performing Arts Event,Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260407T121144
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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-12/
LOCATION:Concord Main Library\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,exhibit,Library Event
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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-6/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
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CREATED:20260326T003132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T003132Z
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SUMMARY:The Concord Players present Brigadoon
DESCRIPTION:While hunting in the Scottish Highlands\, New Yorker Tommy Albright stumbles upon the picturesque village of Brigadoon\, which seems like a place out of time. There\, Tommy falls in love – not just with a beautiful lass named Fiona\, but with the town itself. Only then does he discover Brigadoon’s secret: the village appears once every 100 years\, for a single day\, and the vanishes into the mist.\nWill Tommy choose to return to his life in the modern world – or remain enchanted in Brigadoon forever? \nPerformances: April 24\, 25\, May 1\, 2\, 8 and 9 with matinees on April 26 and May 3 at 2:00 pm\nTickets: $28.00\nFor tickets and more information: concordplayers.org or call 978-369-2990
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/the-concord-players-present-brigadoon-7/
LOCATION:51 Walden
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,Performing Arts Event,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T121144
CREATED:20260316T153809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T153809Z
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SUMMARY:HAIRSPRAY at The Umbrella Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents HAIRSPRAY\, directed and choreographed by Najee Brown. With big hair\, big laughs\, and even bigger heart\, this joyous\, high-energy musical proves that when we dance together\, anything is possible. \nPreviews: Friday\, April 24 & Saturday\, April 25\, 2026. Playing: Sunday\, April 26\, 2026 through Sunday\, May 17\, 2026 in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street | Concord\, MA \nHairspray\, the Tony award winner based on the John Waters film\, is a 1960s musical piled bouffant-high with revolutionary joy. Tracy Turnblad’s dream to dance on the Corny Collins Show has come true\, but this determined teen won’t just do the twist and the mashed potato: she’ll use her star power to integrate Baltimore’s TV network to a swingin’ soundtrack! The Color Purple choreographer Najee Brown makes his Umbrella directing debut with this big-hearted celebration of what happens when everyone gets a chance to dance. \nShows run Sunday at 3:00 PM\, Thursday & Friday at 7:30 PM\, and Saturday at 8:00 PM (with an exception for a 6:30 PM performance Sunday\, May 3). \nSpecial KidCare Shows on May 3 and May 17 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella’s classrooms with an experienced teacher. \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. \nBook by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan. Music by Marc Shaiman. Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman. Based on the New Line Cinema film\, written and directed by John Waters. \nHAIRSPRAY is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.org.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/hairspray-at-the-umbrella-arts-center-3/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow St.\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,Family,Night Out,Performing Arts Event,Theater,Umbrella Arts,Umbrella Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T121144
CREATED:20260331T211500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T211500Z
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SUMMARY:Mah Jong Classes with Jean Olson begin
DESCRIPTION:The Concord COA is offering another American Mahjong class for beginners led by Jean Olson. Learn the basics\, get comfortable playing the game\, and develop your strategy. You’ll have the chance to play the game with other players as you are learning. After you complete the class\, you may join the COA Mahjong group that meets on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:30 PM. Call to sign up at 978-318-3020. \nApril 27 – May 18
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/mah-jong-classes-with-jean-olson-begin/
LOCATION:Harvey Wheeler Community Center\, 1276 Main St\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Senior
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T121144
CREATED:20260407T145735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T145735Z
UID:10025896-1777312800-1777318200@www.livingconcord.com
SUMMARY:Writer-In-Residence Danielle Bradley in Conversation with Alan Lightman
DESCRIPTION:Join 2026 CFPL Writer-In-Residence Danielle Bradley in conversation with celebrated local author Alan Lightman. \nDanielle Bradley is the winner of the 2025 Elizabeth Alexander Creative Writing Award and a 2025–2026 Tin House Reading Fellow. Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in Salt Hill Journal\, Indiana Review\, Colorado Review\, and Meridians: Feminism\, Race\, Transnationalism\, among others. Her writing has been supported by scholarships and residencies from the Kenyon Review Writers Workshop\, the Juniper Summer Writing Institute\, the Hudson Valley Writers Center\, and Smith College. She holds a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and an MFA from the MFA for Poets and Writers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her debut novel\, Crying in Baseball\, is forthcoming from Avid Reader Press. \nAlan Lightman is a novelist\, essayist\, physicist\, and educator. Currently\, he is Professor of the Practice of the Humanities at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Until 2003\, he was senior lecturer in physics and John Burchard Professor of the Humanities at MIT. \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/writer-in-residence-danielle-bradley-in-conversation-with-alan-lightman/
LOCATION:Concord Free Public Library\, 129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Visit,Library Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T203000
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CREATED:20260205T012126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T012246Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Town Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/town-meeting/
LOCATION:CCHS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTSTAMP:20260407T121144
CREATED:20260304T223802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T223802Z
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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-13/
LOCATION:Concord Main Library\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,exhibit,Library Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T121144
CREATED:20260331T211351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T211351Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Concord COA Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to the Concord Council on Aging’s Annual Tea Party at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center on Tuesday\, April 28th at 2:00 PM. It will be a delightful afternoon filled with classic tea-time charm. Guests will enjoy a selection of assorted teas\, delicate finger sandwiches\, and freshly baked sweets. As you sip and socialize\, enjoy the live harp music of Susan Wright-Regan\, whose performance will provide the perfect background for this festive gathering. This event is sponsored by Harvey’s Treasure Chest Gift Shop and is free of charge. Please call to reserve your spot: 978-318-3020. Pinkys up!
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/annual-concord-coa-tea-party/
LOCATION:Harvey Wheeler Community Center\, 1276 Main St\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Senior
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T210000
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CREATED:20260407T145644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T145644Z
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SUMMARY:Concord Conservatory of Music Presents Monthly Jazz Jam
DESCRIPTION:Bring your favorite tune\, your instrument\, and open ears to CCM’s Monthly Jazz Jam\, where faculty member Giuseppe Paradiso sets the stage for musical collaboration\, exploration\, and enjoyment\, and provides a space where all jazz musicians will feel at home. This monthly gathering welcomes players of all levels to join the house rhythm section\, request songs\, and build new musical friendships. \nWalk in or sign up in advance to provide background such as your instrument and playing experience\, as well as any song requests you have. \nDates & Times:\nTuesdays\, 7:00-9:00 pm \nApril 28 \nLocation:\nJam Suite at CCM 2\n15 Junction Square Drive\, Concord\, two blocks from CCM. \nSuggested donation: $10 \nAges 16 and up
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/concord-conservatory-of-music-presents-monthly-jazz-jam-2/
LOCATION:Concord Conservatory of Music\, 1317 Main St\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Art/Culture,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260407T121144
CREATED:20260304T223830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T223830Z
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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-14/
LOCATION:Concord Main Library\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,exhibit,Library Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T121144
CREATED:20260316T154154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T154646Z
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SUMMARY:HAIRSPRAY at The Umbrella Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents HAIRSPRAY\, directed and choreographed by Najee Brown. With big hair\, big laughs\, and even bigger heart\, this joyous\, high-energy musical proves that when we dance together\, anything is possible. \nPreviews: Friday\, April 24 & Saturday\, April 25\, 2026. Playing: Sunday\, April 26\, 2026 through Sunday\, May 17\, 2026 in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street | Concord\, MA \nHairspray\, the Tony award winner based on the John Waters film\, is a 1960s musical piled bouffant-high with revolutionary joy. Tracy Turnblad’s dream to dance on the Corny Collins Show has come true\, but this determined teen won’t just do the twist and the mashed potato: she’ll use her star power to integrate Baltimore’s TV network to a swingin’ soundtrack! The Color Purple choreographer Najee Brown makes his Umbrella directing debut with this big-hearted celebration of what happens when everyone gets a chance to dance. \nShows run Sunday at 3:00 PM\, Thursday & Friday at 7:30 PM\, and Saturday at 8:00 PM (with an exception for a 6:30 PM performance Sunday\, May 3). \nSpecial KidCare Shows on May 3 and May 17 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella’s classrooms with an experienced teacher. \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. \nBook by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan. Music by Marc Shaiman. Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman. Based on the New Line Cinema film\, written and directed by John Waters. \nHAIRSPRAY is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.org.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/hairspray-at-the-umbrella-arts-center-11/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow St.\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,Family,Night Out,Performing Arts Event,Theater,Umbrella Arts,Umbrella Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:info@theumbrellaarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T121144
CREATED:20260316T154228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T154234Z
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SUMMARY:HAIRSPRAY at The Umbrella Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents HAIRSPRAY\, directed and choreographed by Najee Brown. With big hair\, big laughs\, and even bigger heart\, this joyous\, high-energy musical proves that when we dance together\, anything is possible. \nPreviews: Friday\, April 24 & Saturday\, April 25\, 2026. Playing: Sunday\, April 26\, 2026 through Sunday\, May 17\, 2026 in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street | Concord\, MA \nHairspray\, the Tony award winner based on the John Waters film\, is a 1960s musical piled bouffant-high with revolutionary joy. Tracy Turnblad’s dream to dance on the Corny Collins Show has come true\, but this determined teen won’t just do the twist and the mashed potato: she’ll use her star power to integrate Baltimore’s TV network to a swingin’ soundtrack! The Color Purple choreographer Najee Brown makes his Umbrella directing debut with this big-hearted celebration of what happens when everyone gets a chance to dance. \nShows run Sunday at 3:00 PM\, Thursday & Friday at 7:30 PM\, and Saturday at 8:00 PM (with an exception for a 6:30 PM performance Sunday\, May 3). \nSpecial KidCare Shows on May 3 and May 17 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella’s classrooms with an experienced teacher. \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. \nBook by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan. Music by Marc Shaiman. Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman. Based on the New Line Cinema film\, written and directed by John Waters. \nHAIRSPRAY is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.org.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/hairspray-at-the-umbrella-arts-center-12/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow St.\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,Family,Night Out,Performing Arts Event,Theater,Umbrella Arts,Umbrella Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T121144
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T145632Z
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SUMMARY:LWVCC First Friday: What Could Go Where
DESCRIPTION:The League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle invites you to a presentation and discussion with Concord’s Land Use Working Group. \nCharged by the Select Board\, the Land Use Working Group has been examining the Town’s future municipal needs—particularly the challenges facing Public Works and Public Safety facilities\, as well as opportunities for administrative consolidation. The group is also considering how these needs align with Concord’s broader goals for commercial development\, diverse housing\, and recreation and open space. The Working Group will report on Phase I of its work. During this phase\, members organized into three subcommittees—Municipal Office Consolidation\, Public Safety\, and Public Works—to investigate current conditions and identify needs. \nThis is a chance to learn more about the groundwork being laid for future decisions about Concord’s municipal facilities and land use. This hybrid event is free and open to all.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/lwvcc-first-friday-what-could-go-where/
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:20260501T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T121144
CREATED:20260316T153615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T153627Z
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SUMMARY:HAIRSPRAY at The Umbrella Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents HAIRSPRAY\, directed and choreographed by Najee Brown. With big hair\, big laughs\, and even bigger heart\, this joyous\, high-energy musical proves that when we dance together\, anything is possible. \nPreviews: Friday\, April 24 & Saturday\, April 25\, 2026. Playing: Sunday\, April 26\, 2026 through Sunday\, May 17\, 2026 in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street | Concord\, MA \nHairspray\, the Tony award winner based on the John Waters film\, is a 1960s musical piled bouffant-high with revolutionary joy. Tracy Turnblad’s dream to dance on the Corny Collins Show has come true\, but this determined teen won’t just do the twist and the mashed potato: she’ll use her star power to integrate Baltimore’s TV network to a swingin’ soundtrack! The Color Purple choreographer Najee Brown makes his Umbrella directing debut with this big-hearted celebration of what happens when everyone gets a chance to dance. \nShows run Sunday at 3:00 PM\, Thursday & Friday at 7:30 PM\, and Saturday at 8:00 PM (with an exception for a 6:30 PM performance Sunday\, May 3). \nSpecial KidCare Shows on May 3 and May 17 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella’s classrooms with an experienced teacher. \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. \nBook by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan. Music by Marc Shaiman. Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman. Based on the New Line Cinema film\, written and directed by John Waters. \nHAIRSPRAY is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.org.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/hairspray-opens-at-the-umbrella-arts-center-2/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow St.\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,Family,Night Out,Performing Arts Event,Theater,Umbrella Arts,Umbrella Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T230000
DTSTAMP:20260407T121144
CREATED:20260326T002942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T002942Z
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SUMMARY:The Concord Players present Brigadoon
DESCRIPTION:While hunting in the Scottish Highlands\, New Yorker Tommy Albright stumbles upon the picturesque village of Brigadoon\, which seems like a place out of time. There\, Tommy falls in love – not just with a beautiful lass named Fiona\, but with the town itself. Only then does he discover Brigadoon’s secret: the village appears once every 100 years\, for a single day\, and the vanishes into the mist.\nWill Tommy choose to return to his life in the modern world – or remain enchanted in Brigadoon forever? \nPerformances: April 24\, 25\, May 1\, 2\, 8 and 9 with matinees on April 26 and May 3 at 2:00 pm\nTickets: $28.00\nFor tickets and more information: concordplayers.org or call 978-369-2990
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/the-concord-players-present-brigadoon-3/
LOCATION:51 Walden
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,Performing Arts Event,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T200000
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SUMMARY:HAIRSPRAY at The Umbrella Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents HAIRSPRAY\, directed and choreographed by Najee Brown. With big hair\, big laughs\, and even bigger heart\, this joyous\, high-energy musical proves that when we dance together\, anything is possible. \nPreviews: Friday\, April 24 & Saturday\, April 25\, 2026. Playing: Sunday\, April 26\, 2026 through Sunday\, May 17\, 2026 in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street | Concord\, MA \nHairspray\, the Tony award winner based on the John Waters film\, is a 1960s musical piled bouffant-high with revolutionary joy. Tracy Turnblad’s dream to dance on the Corny Collins Show has come true\, but this determined teen won’t just do the twist and the mashed potato: she’ll use her star power to integrate Baltimore’s TV network to a swingin’ soundtrack! The Color Purple choreographer Najee Brown makes his Umbrella directing debut with this big-hearted celebration of what happens when everyone gets a chance to dance. \nShows run Sunday at 3:00 PM\, Thursday & Friday at 7:30 PM\, and Saturday at 8:00 PM (with an exception for a 6:30 PM performance Sunday\, May 3). \nSpecial KidCare Shows on May 3 and May 17 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella’s classrooms with an experienced teacher. \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. \nBook by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan. Music by Marc Shaiman. Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman. Based on the New Line Cinema film\, written and directed by John Waters. \nHAIRSPRAY is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.org.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/hairspray-at-the-umbrella-arts-center-8/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow St.\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,Family,Night Out,Performing Arts Event,Theater,Umbrella Arts,Umbrella Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:info@theumbrellaarts.org
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