Geoff Edgers presents “Walk This Way: Run-DMC, Aerosmith, and the Song that Changed American Music Forever”
Concord Bookshop 65 Main St, ConcordMindful Parenting in the Age of Acronyms with Lara JK Wilson
Concord Free Public Library 129 Main Street, ConcordLittle Hands, Big Hearts Valentine Craft Drop-In – Weather Announcement
Emerson Hospital 133 Old Road to 9 Acre Corner, ConcordSaving Thoreau’s Birthplace, a talk with Lucille Stott
Concord Free Public Library 129 Main Street, ConcordWeek of Events
440 Jazz Band
440 Jazz Band
440 expands on the gypsy jazz tradition of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli with danceable swing standards from the era of Cole Porter, George Gershwin & Benny Goodman as well as originals by the band. Their toe-tapping, snazzy, hot jazz, and swinging style is a delight to experience!
The Art of Tool Making: Handcrafting Wooden Spoons
The Art of Tool Making: Handcrafting Wooden Spoons
Using local, sustainably sourced wood (e.g., cedar), survival skills instructor Tim Swanson will teach you the ancient art and practice of spoon carving. After considering use, shape, size and depth for your design, you'll learn how to safely use carving knives and sandpaper to craft your own spoon. $40/person More info and registration here: https://www.facebook.com/events/737916549924379/
Geoff Edgers presents “Walk This Way: Run-DMC, Aerosmith, and the Song that Changed American Music Forever”
Geoff Edgers presents “Walk This Way: Run-DMC, Aerosmith, and the Song that Changed American Music Forever”
Please join us on Sunday, February 10 at 3pm, when local author Geoff Edgers presents Walk This Way: Run-DMC, Aerosmith, and the Song that Changed American Music Forever. Geoff Edgers is a journalist and author. He is the national arts reporter for The Washington Post, hosts the Edge of Fame podcast, and his work has […]
Mindful Parenting in the Age of Acronyms with Lara JK Wilson
Mindful Parenting in the Age of Acronyms with Lara JK Wilson
Join Lara JK Wilson of Be Well Be Here for a mindfulness session at the Concord Free Public Library. The session will take place on Sunday, February 10, from 3:30pm to 4:30pm in the Main Library at 129 Main Street. Has your child been diagnosed with a “disorder” that feels more nuanced than a line […]
Armchair Travel: Best of Britain
Armchair Travel: Best of Britain
Anita will show slides and talk about the 10-day tour of England, Scotland and Wales that she and her husband took with Grand European Travel in May 2018. The tour started in London and travelled to Stratford-on-Avon, the lovely town of York, Hadrian's Wall, and then headed into Scotland with visits to Edinburgh and Glasgow. […]
Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night
We've opened our stage and set up the mics, all you need to do is bring your talent! Doors open at 6:00 pm!
Little Hands, Big Hearts Valentine Craft Drop-In – Weather Announcement
Little Hands, Big Hearts Valentine Craft Drop-In – Weather Announcement
Given today’s forecasted weather later this afternoon, we will hold Little Hands, Big Hearts a little earlier than planned today, beginning at 1:00pm and ending at 3:00pm. We look forward to seeing anyone who wants to get out before the storm. Of course, PLEASE use your best judgement – our first priority is everyone’s safety! […]
T(w)een Tech Tuesday: Snap Circuits
T(w)een Tech Tuesday: Snap Circuits
Grades 6-8. The Concord Free Public Library is excited to invite students in grades 6-8 to come to a hands-on Snap Circuits workshop at the Concord Free Public Library (129 Main Street) on Tuesday, February 12 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Snap Circuits teach the basic properties of electricity and electronics. Students will learn […]
Community-wide Film Screening of On The Line: Where Sacrifice Begins
Community-wide Film Screening of On The Line: Where Sacrifice Begins
Community-wide Film Screening of On The Line: Where Sacrifice Begins: February 12, 6:30 February is Black History Month. As we reflect on the impact of prominent African American leaders, and activists, it is important to also highlight the impact of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and vision for racial integration, and a more just […]
CCHS Boys Varsity Basketball
Cancelled (due to snowstorm) – Concord Film Project presents “8th Grade”
Cancelled (due to snowstorm) – Concord Film Project presents “8th Grade”
******* Cancellation due to snowstorm****** Eighth Grade, directed by Bo Burnham. Eighth Grade tells the story of thirteen-year-old Kayla as she endures the tidal wave of contemporary suburban adolescence and makes her way through the last week of middle school - the end of her thus far disastrous eighth-grade year. 2019 Golden Globe Nominee for Best Performance by an […]
CCHS Boys Varsity Hockey
Information Sessions: Concord Middle School Feasibility Study
Information Sessions: Concord Middle School Feasibility Study
Information Sessions: Concord Middle School Feasibility Study The Concord School Committee invites you to a series of Information Sessions regarding proposed plans for a new middle school building. Funding for a Feasibility Study and Schematic Design of a new CMS building is included in the 2019 Town Meeting warrant. To provide residents ample opportunity to […]
Concord Perspectives: The Garrison Men in Images and Objects
Concord Perspectives: The Garrison Men in Images and Objects
Concord is home to the flashpoint of a revolution, discussions of protest, peace and war, and the people who defined American ideals. Inspired by this past, the Concord Perspectives Series consists of a lectures and panel discussions which use history as a lens to analyze present issues of power, protest, and society. Moderated by Maria […]
Loving Kindness Practice
Loving Kindness Practice
Begin Valentine’s Day with loving kindness! This heart-centered meditation practice opens pathways that generate care and compassion for ourselves and others. If it is true that what you seek is seeking you, let it be LOVE! Receive a free gift to celebrate our love for your presence.
Information Sessions: Concord Middle School Feasibility Study
Information Sessions: Concord Middle School Feasibility Study
Information Sessions: Concord Middle School Feasibility Study The Concord School Committee invites you to a series of Information Sessions regarding proposed plans for a new middle school building. Funding for a Feasibility Study and Schematic Design of a new CMS building is included in the 2019 Town Meeting warrant. To provide residents ample opportunity to […]
Book & Cookie Club
Book & Cookie Club
Enjoy cookies and fun activities as we discuss the newest books for kids in this monthly book club! The book discussed this month will The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. Copies of the book will be available for check out at the Fowler Library circulation desk. For kids in grades 4 […]
WISDOM PRACTICE: Balanced Well-Being in Everyday Life
WISDOM PRACTICE: Balanced Well-Being in Everyday Life
Be Well Be Here partners Nicole Grant, MS, C-IAYT, and Lara Wilson, MA, GCMS happily launch the WISDOM PRACTICE series in February. These community conversations introduce the wisdom principles of yoga and meditation as practical applications to finding balance in daily life. Arrive with questions and curiosity, and explore your personal path to Be Well […]
Archery Class for Beginners Starts Today!
Archery Class for Beginners Starts Today!
It's Zen-like and it's indoors... the sport of traditional recurve archery! You may discover your new, favorite leisure activity while increasing flexibility and muscle memory through the gentle repetition of the shot process. This timeless activity may be enjoyed at any age regardless of athletic ability or skill and it's beginning to become a favorite […]
Saving Thoreau’s Birthplace, a talk with Lucille Stott
Saving Thoreau’s Birthplace, a talk with Lucille Stott
Lucille Stott, the author of "Saving Thoreau’s Birthplace, How Citizens Rallied to Bring Henry Out of the Woods" (TMC Books, 2018) will be speaking at the Concord Free Public Library. Her book chronicles the efforts of the individuals and organizations who worked tirelessly over the course of many years to keep the Virginia Road house […]
Friday Night Flicks at Fowler presents The Wedding Plan
Friday Night Flicks at Fowler presents The Wedding Plan
Join the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library for a screening of The Wedding Plan (Israel 2016). Summary: It is a poignant and funny romantic comedy about love, marriage, and faith in life's infinite possibilities. Michal, blindsided by her fiance's decision to call off their wedding with only a month's notice, is unwilling to […]
CCHS Girls Varsity Basketball Game
Concord Players presents The Country House
Concord Players presents The Country House
A brood of famous and longing-to-be-famous creative artists have gathered at their summer home during the Williamstown Theatre Festival. When the weekend takes an unexpected turn, everyone is forced to improvise, inciting a series of simmering jealousies, romantic outbursts, and passionate soul-searching. Both witty and compelling, The Country House provides a piercing look at a […]
Concord Middle School Building Tours
Concord Middle School Building Tours
Concord Middle School Building Tours The Concord School Committee invites you to tour the Sanborn and Peabody buildings of the Concord Middle School. Funding for a Feasibility Study and Schematic Design of a new CMS building is included in the 2019 Town Meeting warrant. To ensure residents can have a full understanding of the condition […]
Romance at the Manse
Romance at the Manse
Discover Romance at the Manse this Valentine’s Day. During this special tour, you’ll learn about the Revolutionary War widow who fell in love with a boarder, the Hawthorne’s honeymoon, the Ripley’s golden years, and even a few romances gone astray. At the end of your tour, you’ll enjoy a workshop lead by Taza Chocolate. Staff […]