We are excited to share Newbury Court's history as a not-for-profit, community resource for older adults and discuss our recent purchase of land in our neighborhood. RSVP HERE
SIGN UP HERE - 15% discount! Three seatings: 2PM, 3:30PM and 6PM At Art for All 152 Commonwealth Avenue, West Concord
CCHS Baseball Work Day Fundraiser - Support the CCHS Baseball team and have a crew of players perform spring yard cleanup, take down your ice rink, spread mulch, or help with any number of outdoor tasks. The Work Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 5th and 3-hour time slots in either the morning or the afternoon are […]
Join us for The Incorruptible: A True Story of Kingpins, Crime Busters, and the Birth of the American Underworld with author Dan Slater. It’s about the Jewish immigrant underworld of New York’s Lower East Side, and the efforts by a small group of reformers to eradicate it. Published to wide acclaim last summer, The New […]
2025 Honored Citizen, Lowell S. “Sandy” Smith will be honored at the Honored Citizen Ceremony on Sunday, March 30th at 2pm.
Saturday, March 29 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 30 at 2:30 p.m. The Concord Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, is thrilled to perform “American Heritage” concerts as part of the Concord250 celebration. Performances are on Saturday, March 29 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 30 at 2:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden. We are excited to […]
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with art that expresses revolutionary spirit and reveals the unexpected - including old photos of Concord. All ages welcome from 6 - 106! How to submit: Bring art, ready to hang, to ArtScape, 43 Bradford St., 2nd floor Friday, April 4 - Sunday, April 6, 12-4PM $10 […]
Join us for the book launch of the Concord Museum’s publication Eyewitness to Revolution: The American Revolution Collection at the Concord Museum. Written by David Wood, the book tells the story of the Revolution through the Museum’s unparalleled collection of objects related to the early days of the American Revolution. David will be joined in […]
The Town Election is April 8. A Candidate Forum is happening at CCHS on March 31, 7PM.
April 1st - April 30th Location: The Concord Free Public Library Visit anytime! Throughout the month of April, visit the Concord Free Public Library and enjoy the Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) StoryWalk™. Learn about 25 movements towards positive change that helped shape our country, while standing in the heart of […]
People are coming - are you ready? Join us April 1 and learn all about the Concord250 Celebration- including transportation, road closures, the Ambassador program, parade route, exciting line up of events and more. Get your questions answered & get the scoop on the 250th! Tuesday, April 1 6-7:30pm Goodwin Forum The Concord Free Public […]
SPRING ADULTS: Burn This all-levels strength and cardio class combines core-focused exercises, bodyweight resistance, heart-pumping cardio and flexibility work for a full-body burn. Build strength, increase endurance, and enhance mobility in a high-energy, sweat-inducing session that leaves you feeling powerful, accomplished, and ready for more! https://theumbrellaarts.org/class/spring-adults-burn SPRING ADULTS: Forever Dancing (ages 70+) Rediscover the joy […]
Concord Stories includes indigenous people, white settlers, slave traders, immigrants, and revolutionaries. In this lecture you will discover their stories and be invited to explore your own story. Author Jim Sherblom is a transcendentalist, amateur historian, retired Unitarian Universalist minister, and resident of Concord. Tuesday, April 1, 2025 : First Parish in Concord 7 pm […]
As April 19 gets closer, we’re excited to announce Concord Gets Ready – an initiative to decorate the town! Submit a photo of your decorated porch, door, or mailbox & be entered in a raffle to win a pack of gorgeous goodies donated by local merchants. We’ll be posting ideas, hosting workshops, and making DIY kits […]
Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders. — Henry David Thoreau Transcendentalism broke upon the American scene in the 1830s and 40s, led […]
The Charles Williams Scholarships Among the duties of Trustees of The Concord Free Public Library Corporation is the administration of a special endowed fund, The Charles Williams Fund, that provides an annual stipend for scholarships awarded to college-bound Concord students who demonstrate an interest and aptitude in the visual arts or in music. The Fund […]
As April 19 gets closer, we’re excited to announce Concord Gets Ready – an initiative to decorate the town! Submit a photo of your decorated porch, door, or mailbox & be entered in a raffle to win a pack of gorgeous goodies donated by local merchants. We’ll be posting ideas, hosting workshops, and making DIY kits […]
We are excited to share Newbury Court's history as a not-for-profit, community resource for older adults and discuss our recent purchase of land in our neighborhood. RSVP HERE
Join us on Thursday April 3rd at 5:30pm for the opening reception of our upcoming exhibition, "Liberation Textiles: Our Social Fabric," curated by Elizabeth Thach and Camilø Álvårez. The show is centered around themes of individual freedom and primarily features fiber-based visual art. Programming for the exhibition also includes a Curators Tour on Thursday April […]
We are excited to share Newbury Court's history as a not-for-profit, community resource for older adults and discuss our recent purchase of land in our neighborhood. RSVP HERE
The Charles Williams Scholarships Among the duties of Trustees of The Concord Free Public Library Corporation is the administration of a special endowed fund, The Charles Williams Fund, that provides an annual stipend for scholarships awarded to college-bound Concord students who demonstrate an interest and aptitude in the visual arts or in music. The Fund […]
What is the Massachusetts government doing to keep us safe from the actions in D.C.? Join the League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle for a timely conversation with State Representative Simon Cataldo, Governors' Council Member Mara Dolan, and LWVMA Legislative Action Chair Jen Muroff. Together, we’ll explore the pressing question of what federal actions mean […]
CCHS Baseball Work Day Fundraiser - Support the CCHS Baseball team and have a crew of players perform spring yard cleanup, take down your ice rink, spread mulch, or help with any number of outdoor tasks. The Work Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 5th and 3-hour time slots in either the morning or the afternoon are […]
As April 19 gets closer, we’re excited to announce Concord Gets Ready – an initiative to decorate the town! Submit a photo of your decorated porch, door, or mailbox & be entered in a raffle to win a pack of gorgeous goodies donated by local merchants. We’ll be posting ideas, hosting workshops, and making DIY kits […]
Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 – June 30, 2025 Between twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775, were of African descent or Indigenous people. Although excluded from required militia service prior to the war, these individuals of color were the first of many to take up arms […]
Join the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library for Poetry from the Library, featuring poets Cammy Thomas and Gary Whited. Readings, Q & A, book signings, light refreshments. Cammy Thomas of Bolton creates profound, intimate poems in Odysseus’ Daughter that give voice to marginalized figures that shed new light on the experiences of mythical […]
7:00am – 8:00pm: Election Day, polls are open from 7:00am until 8:00pm Sample Ballot Vote by mail Ballots for the April 8th Annual Town Election are being mailed to voters requesting them this week. You have to reapply to receive ballots by mail every year. If you applied for ballots by mail in 2025, you’re covered. […]
Join us for this free empowering event and start your journey to a healthier, more balanced life. Panelists: •Agnes Virga, MD, Neurologist at Emerson Health •Nina Abelowitz, Adult & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Owner of Three Rivers Mental Health •Julia Elliott, RD, LDN, Dietitian at Emerson Health Cardiac Rehabilitation •Dana Williams, PT, DPT, Emerson Health's Clough […]
As part of the town-wide celebrations for Concord250, we invite you to a new edition of “True Stories Told Live.” Join us for another fabulous evening of storytelling and community! This time, it will be a night of stories about freedom… Thank you to our collaborating partners, Fugitive Productions and Transcendental Concord! Image: Nicole de Lisle, Je Vous Vois […]
We are excited to share Newbury Court's history as a not-for-profit, community resource for older adults and discuss our recent purchase of land in our neighborhood. RSVP HERE
April 10 – April 11 What challenges did New England society face in 1775, and how did they impact the outbreak of fighting in Concord and Lexington? The Concord Museum, the David Center for the American Revolution at the American Philosophical Society, and the Massachusetts Historical Society invite you to a conference on April 10-11, 2025 on […]
The Charles Williams Scholarships Among the duties of Trustees of The Concord Free Public Library Corporation is the administration of a special endowed fund, The Charles Williams Fund, that provides an annual stipend for scholarships awarded to college-bound Concord students who demonstrate an interest and aptitude in the visual arts or in music. The Fund […]
Join the Chamber for a coffee and conversations at Nosh by Concord Market! Grab a business neighbor and kickstart your day with coffee and conversations. Connect with local businesses, share ideas and expand your network!
As April 19 gets closer, we’re excited to announce Concord Gets Ready – an initiative to decorate the town! Submit a photo of your decorated porch, door, or mailbox & be entered in a raffle to win a pack of gorgeous goodies donated by local merchants. We’ll be posting ideas, hosting workshops, and making DIY kits […]
Concord Stories includes indigenous people, white settlers, slave traders, immigrants, and revolutionaries. In this lecture you will discover their stories and be invited to explore your own story. Author Jim Sherblom is a transcendentalist, amateur historian, retired Unitarian Universalist minister, and resident of Concord. Tuesday, April 1, 2025 : First Parish in Concord 7 pm […]
April 11th - October 31st Location: The Robbins House Visit anytime! Discover a sculpture and StoryWalk™ inspired by the profound influence of the African diaspora on traditions in the U.S. and around the globe, while underscoring the vital role of storytelling in connecting us to our shared heritage. Installation and StoryWalk™ inspired by Ayo’s Adventure […]
April 1st - April 30th Location: The Concord Free Public Library Visit anytime! Throughout the month of April, visit the Concord Free Public Library and enjoy the Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) StoryWalk™. Learn about 25 movements towards positive change that helped shape our country, while standing in the heart of […]
Visit anytime! Discover a sculpture and StoryWalk™ inspired by the profound influence of the African diaspora on traditions in the U.S. and around the globe, while underscoring the vital role of storytelling in connecting us to our shared heritage. Installation and StoryWalk™ inspired by Ayo’s Adventure published by Barefoot Books.
The Concord Band will present its spirited Spring Pops! concert at 7:00 PM on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 51 Walden Performing Arts Center in Concord. The program commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord as part of Concord250 festivities this year throughout the town of Concord. The concert features two […]
Food and beverages will be sold at the Beer Garden; tables will be out for resting and enjoying the day Tours in the Wright Tavern are happening on the hour; reservations are recommended Tickets are $10.00; children 10 or under are free Come in, learn the stories and experience the space of this iconic, historic […]
Spin-to-Win Prizes Revolutionary Concordian Trading Card Louisa May Alcott 1:30-2PM Concord Minutemen will be stopping by during party There will be cake and other surprises!
Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 – June 30, 2025 Between twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775, were of African descent or Indigenous people. Although excluded from required militia service prior to the war, these individuals of color were the first of many to take up arms […]
Concord Chamber Music Society Presents Juilliard String Quartet Sunday April 13, 2025 3:00 pm Concord Academy Performing Arts Center Program: Haydn: String Quartet in G minor, Op. 20, No. 3 Mozart: String Quartet No. 17 in B-flat major, K. 458 Smetana: String Quartet No. 1 in E minor Tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36543/production/1206019?performanceId=11494467 Visit Artist Website
Join us in celebrating the 3rd Annual Ellen Garrison Day at Tricon Church in Concord. The evening will be filled with musical performances and dramatic readings as we honor the life and legacy of Civil Rights Activist Ellen Garrison. The Concord-Carlisle High School Orchestra will perform! Free and open to the public, no reservations necessary.
Exhibition: April 14 - June 14, 2025 Opening Reception April 14, 6PM The Umbrella Arts Center in historic Concord Center will commemorate the semiquincentennial of the American Revolution and “the shot heard round the world” with an ambitious outdoor/indoor public and gallery art exhibition, Weaving an Address, curated by artist Marla McLeod. For the first […]
https://vimeo.com/1024463854/b8cc8a1ab8 The documentary reveals a long-suppressed secret, set in Concord, Massachusetts—the birthplace of the American Revolution, where the first shots were fired on April 19, 1775. While Concord is often celebrated for its role in the fight for freedom, few are aware of the untold stories that extend beyond its borders. The film also explores […]
April 1st - April 30th Location: The Concord Free Public Library Visit anytime! Throughout the month of April, visit the Concord Free Public Library and enjoy the Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) StoryWalk™. Learn about 25 movements towards positive change that helped shape our country, while standing in the heart of […]
Let’s garden! Create a bright and inviting table-top container garden for your porch or patio with flowering and green plants. Learn about different varieties and how to keep your container garden happy and growing. Garden gloves optional!
We are excited to share Newbury Court's history as a not-for-profit, community resource for older adults and discuss our recent purchase of land in our neighborhood. RSVP HERE
Jim Sherblom introduces his new book, Concord Stories, at the Concord COA on Thursday, April 17th at 1:00 PM. Concord Stories includes indigenous people, white settlers, slave traders, immigrants, and revolutionaries. In this lecture you will discover their stories and be invited to explore your own. Author Jim Sherblom is a transcendentalist, amateur historian, retired […]
Documentarian Ken Burns will visit Concord on April 17 to discuss his new film, "The American Revolution," timed to the start of the War of Independence on April 19, 1775. Burns will be joined by co-directors Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt and historian Rick Atkinson, author of "The British Are Coming," from 7 to 8:30 […]
Food and beverages will be sold at the Beer Garden; tables will be out for resting and enjoying the day Tours in the Wright Tavern are happening on the hour; reservations are recommended Tickets are $10.00; children 10 or under are free Come in, learn the stories and experience the space of this iconic, historic […]
April 1st - April 30th Location: The Concord Free Public Library Visit anytime! Throughout the month of April, visit the Concord Free Public Library and enjoy the Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) StoryWalk™. Learn about 25 movements towards positive change that helped shape our country, while standing in the heart of […]
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with art that expresses revolutionary spirit and reveals the unexpected - including old photos of Concord. All ages welcome from 6 - 106! How to submit: Bring art, ready to hang, to ArtScape, 43 Bradford St., 2nd floor Friday, April 4 - Sunday, April 6, 12-4PM $10 […]
The Salute to Valor Freedom Gala is a premier event dedicated to honoring our Nation’s Warriors and celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. Friday, April 18, 2025 | 5:30 PM | The Concord Armory, Concord, Massachusetts The Salute to Valor Freedom Gala sponsored by ToughRuck is a premier event dedicated to honoring our […]
The Biggest Little Place is a one act musical written by C.W. Arle and Tyler Arle in celebration of Concord's 250th birthday. This is an entertaining, educational and really fun love letter to Concord. The show begins with three middle schoolers walking through Sleepy Hollow Cemetery researching a project for school. They are bemoaning their […]
Celebrate Patriots’ Day at the Concord Museum On April 19, 2025, the Concord Museum will host a special Community Day inviting the public to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. As a steward of the largest collection of objects that witnessed the day the “shot heard round the world” set […]
250th Block Party Timeline ALL DAY EVENTS 9:00 AM – 7:45 PM Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Turnpike Community Day at the Concord Museum, see the original lantern from Paul Revere's midnight ride, free access to the new special exhibition Whose Revolution, a family-friendly encampment of living history, an outdoor concert, food and beverage trucks, and […]
APRIL 19 PATRIOTS' DAY: 6:00AM: DAWN SALUTE (Muster at Buttrick Hillside at 5:45am, 6am Dawn Salute) 8:30AM: PARADE BEGINS 9:30AM: OLD NORTH BRIDGE CEREMONY MID-DAY: PARADE ENDS 1-7:30: BLOCK PARTY CONCORD MUSEUM: Free admission all day MINUTE MAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK events happening all day 7:30-8:45PM: CONCORD250 "PATRIOTS LIGHT, including DRONE SHOW at 8:15PM Concord […]
Wright Tavern to Bring One-Day Choir Experience to Concord250 From Brooklyn to the Bay Area, the phenomenon of the One-Day Choir is connecting people from all backgrounds and abilities through song. Brooklyn-based Kenter Davies has led One-Day Choirs all across the country, celebrating the magic of group song. To celebrate Concord250, Wright Tavern Sing is […]
On Sunday, April 20, 2025, 1,000 military personnel, first responders, and civilians from across the country will gather before dawn to honor their fallen comrades as part of the 2025 Tough Ruck held in partnership with the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) and the Boston Marathon. Participants will “ruck” 26.2 miles along the paths of the […]
Visiting Concord for the 250th weekend? You are invited to join us at the Old North Bridge at 6:00 a.m. Easter morning, Sunday, April 20th, for an outdoor, ecumenical worship service celebrating the Hope that Easter brings. Dress warmly and casually! The Rev. Martha Schick, Associate Minister at TriCon Church, will lead this service.
In honor of Concord 250, Thoreau Farm has special open house hours this April. Beginning with the afternoon of April 19, and continuing through April 27, drop-in to Thoreau Farm for activities for all ages.
Join historian Richard Smith on Patriot’s Day, 2025, for an entertaining and educational look at Concord’s two revolutions: the Revolutionary War and the Revolution of early American writers: the spiritual, literary and intellectual movement which became known as Transcendentalism. Richard will speak about Concord in the 18th and 19th Centuries, the two revolutions that started here, […]
Cheer on our CCHS Patriots in a Varsity Baseball Game at Lexington High School! CCHS vs. LHS
April 11th - October 31st Location: The Robbins House Visit anytime! Discover a sculpture and StoryWalk™ inspired by the profound influence of the African diaspora on traditions in the U.S. and around the globe, while underscoring the vital role of storytelling in connecting us to our shared heritage. Installation and StoryWalk™ inspired by Ayo’s Adventure […]
Join us for a family-friendly event in the colorful Barefoot Books Community Space! Enjoy a story time of our brand new book Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) with author Rachel Katz at 10:30am. Following the storytime, help us add to our community art project and tell us: “What Do You Stand […]
Join us for a family-friendly event in the colorful Barefoot Books Community Space! Enjoy a story time of our brand new book Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) with author Rachel Katz at 10:30am. Following the storytime, help us add to our community art project and tell us: “What Do You Stand […]
Location: Barefoot Books Community Space Join us for a family-friendly event in the colorful Barefoot Books Community Space! Enjoy a story time of our brand new book Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) with author Rachel Katz at 10:30am. Following the storytime, help us add to our community art project and tell […]
The Charles Williams Scholarships Among the duties of Trustees of The Concord Free Public Library Corporation is the administration of a special endowed fund, The Charles Williams Fund, that provides an annual stipend for scholarships awarded to college-bound Concord students who demonstrate an interest and aptitude in the visual arts or in music. The Fund […]
How does a globally focused children’s publisher celebrate America’s 250th anniversary while also acknowledging the complex history of the nation? Join us for nibbles, wine, and a panel discussion with Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) author Rachel Katz and Barefoot Books CEO and Co-Founder Nancy Traversy on the story behind Rise […]
Exhibition: April 14 - June 14, 2025 Opening Reception April 14, 6PM The Umbrella Arts Center in historic Concord Center will commemorate the semiquincentennial of the American Revolution and “the shot heard round the world” with an ambitious outdoor/indoor public and gallery art exhibition, Weaving an Address, curated by artist Marla McLeod. For the first […]
April 1st - April 30th Location: The Concord Free Public Library Visit anytime! Throughout the month of April, visit the Concord Free Public Library and enjoy the Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) StoryWalk™. Learn about 25 movements towards positive change that helped shape our country, while standing in the heart of […]
Based on the beloved film that took home the Audience Award at The Sundance Film Festival, The Umbrella Stage Company’s The Spitfire Grill follows the journey of Percy Talbott, a spirited young woman who perseveres through personal hardship, violence and incarceration to seek redemption in rural Wisconsin. But in the small town of Gilead, she […]
Join us for a special event marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution at the 250th Midnight Ride Celebration. Enjoy an unforgettable night of festive food, entertainment, and dancing as we mark this historic milestone in style and honor Churchill and Janet Franklin. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Museum’s educational programs, helping […]
Experience hands-on floral design! Bring your own vase and make your own arrangement assisted by Copper Penny Flower designers. Two time slots offered: 1-2PM or 2-3PM **Choosing one of our vases or bringing in an oversized vase may require an additional charge.
Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 – June 30, 2025 Between twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775, were of African descent or Indigenous people. Although excluded from required militia service prior to the war, these individuals of color were the first of many to take up arms […]
Southern Rail will deliver their high-energy performance, riveting harmonies, irrepressible humor, and sparkling banjo, mandolin, and guitar solo work, promising an unforgettable night of bluegrass music. The band features CCM faculty member Rich Stillman on banjo and harmony vocals, Jim Muller on guitar and lead vocals, Sharon Horovitch on acoustic bass and harmony vocals, and […]
We are excited to share Newbury Court's history as a not-for-profit, community resource for older adults and discuss our recent purchase of land in our neighborhood. RSVP HERE
The Charles Williams Scholarships Among the duties of Trustees of The Concord Free Public Library Corporation is the administration of a special endowed fund, The Charles Williams Fund, that provides an annual stipend for scholarships awarded to college-bound Concord students who demonstrate an interest and aptitude in the visual arts or in music. The Fund […]
Join Kerem Shalom of Concord online for Holocaust Reparations & the Action Reconciliation Service for Peace, A Yom Ha-Shoah Program. To honor and remember Yom Ha-Shoah, Dr. Monika Moyrer will share her experiences as a program director for Actional Reconciliation Service for Peace (Aktion Sühnezeichen Friedensdienste e.V ). For over 60 years, ASF has been […]
Concord Stories includes indigenous people, white settlers, slave traders, immigrants, and revolutionaries. In this lecture you will discover their stories and be invited to explore your own story. Author Jim Sherblom is a transcendentalist, amateur historian, retired Unitarian Universalist minister, and resident of Concord. jimsherblom-april27
Based on the beloved film that took home the Audience Award at The Sundance Film Festival, The Umbrella Stage Company’s The Spitfire Grill follows the journey of Percy Talbott, a spirited young woman who perseveres through personal hardship, violence and incarceration to seek redemption in rural Wisconsin. But in the small town of Gilead, she […]
April 1st - April 30th Location: The Concord Free Public Library Visit anytime! Throughout the month of April, visit the Concord Free Public Library and enjoy the Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) StoryWalk™. Learn about 25 movements towards positive change that helped shape our country, while standing in the heart of […]
Awake, Rise, Act: Contemporary Broadsides An exhibition of Fine Art prints made to resemble 18th century broadsides created for the semiquincentennial celebration of Concord Massachusetts. They are on view at the Wright Tavern, an historic building that played a role in the founding of the United States and the place where the Provincial Congress was […]
Exhibition: April 14 - June 14, 2025 Opening Reception April 14, 6PM The Umbrella Arts Center in historic Concord Center will commemorate the semiquincentennial of the American Revolution and “the shot heard round the world” with an ambitious outdoor/indoor public and gallery art exhibition, Weaving an Address, curated by artist Marla McLeod. For the first […]
Join author Liz Kinchen for a discussion of her book Light in Bandaged Places : Healing in the Wake of Young Betrayal. When a lonely young girl meets a teacher twice her age, she is seduced into a web of deceit and secrecy; an experience that teaches her that sex in exchange for attention feels […]
Based on the beloved film that took home the Audience Award at The Sundance Film Festival, The Umbrella Stage Company’s The Spitfire Grill follows the journey of Percy Talbott, a spirited young woman who perseveres through personal hardship, violence and incarceration to seek redemption in rural Wisconsin. But in the small town of Gilead, she […]
We are excited to share Newbury Court's history as a not-for-profit, community resource for older adults and discuss our recent purchase of land in our neighborhood. RSVP HERE
Based on the beloved film that took home the Audience Award at The Sundance Film Festival, The Umbrella Stage Company’s The Spitfire Grill follows the journey of Percy Talbott, a spirited young woman who perseveres through personal hardship, violence and incarceration to seek redemption in rural Wisconsin. But in the small town of Gilead, she […]
A slightly different kind of revolution will take place in historic Concord with The Concord Players' production of Urinetown the Musical! It's a dark time in a dark city, where a 20-year drought has led to severe water restrictions - including a ban on private toilets. Public pay toilets are controlled by the evil 'Urine […]
Annual Open Studios and Ceramics Studio Sale at the newly renovated Umbrella Arts Center in the heart of historic Concord Center. Saturday, May 3 – 12:00pm – 5:00pm Sunday, May 4 – 12:00pm – 5:00pm For 2025, we’re delighted to welcome you to our studios and galleries! The Umbrella Arts Center is home to more […]
On Saturday, May 3, Concord-based Ubuntu Global Connections hosts the 5th annual Walk in Their Shoes. This is a community fundraiser to benefit disadvantaged South African schoolchildren who participate in Axium Education’s innovative educational programs. The walk takes a 5k (3-mile) route through Carlisle’s beautiful Great Brook Farm State Park. Those unable to join in […]
The Sudbury-Assabet-Concord Wild and Scenic River Stewardship Council hosts UConn Professor Robert Thorson with a special presentation on the history of our rivers. Professor Thorson's talk will feature his new analysis of historic seasonal changes in the rivers, from spring ice breakup to their typical slow and dark path through Concord in the summer. Zooming […]
Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 – June 30, 2025 Between twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775, were of African descent or Indigenous people. Although excluded from required militia service prior to the war, these individuals of color were the first of many to take up arms […]
