With its emphasis on writing as discovery, Robert Frost’s warning “no surprise in the writer, no surprise in the reader” seems to challenge the classic imperative to “write what you know.” How might writers—and especially poets—cultivate this surprise, embracing recklessness and courting uncertainty? Join BC Professor and award-winning poet Allison Adair for a poetry workshop […]

Former Gaining Ground board member, Liz Awalt, is opening her Concord studio for only the second time in twenty years. A variety of work on paper, oil paintings, and cyanotypes will be available for sale, with half of the proceeds benefiting Gaining Ground. We hope you attend and find a piece of art to take […]

The Umbrella Stage Company — Greater Boston’s newest professional theater — looks forward to sharing an expanded, six-show season of bold, daring and innovative theater with you! From high-kicking spectacle to punk rock musical to socially urgent drama, this season will be the first to be staged in The Umbrella’s brand-new, state-of-the-art, multitheater performing arts […]

he grand opening production in our new space is a moment to celebrate, and 42nd STREET is nothing short of the greatest celebration of musical theatre and the people who make it happen. Aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer comes to the big city from Allentown PA, and soon lands her first big job in the […]

Join Festival Keynote Speaker Sigrid Nunez for a discussion of her book The Friend, winner of the National Book Award. Sigrid Nunez has published seven novels, including A Feather on the Breath of God, The Last of Her Kind, Salvation City, and, most recently, The Friend. She is also the author of Sempre Susan: A […]

The Concord Players Birthday Bash: To kick off its 100th anniversary season, the Players are throwing a birthday party featuring writer and entertainer Trav SD, who will present a program about the early days of stage entertainment. The cast of the fall show Funny Girl will perform, and birthday cake and champagne will be served […]

Join us at the Main Library for a new storytime! A 5 week bilingual (Spanish/English) Storytime and song will be held Mondays at 10 am in the Main Library. This is a great way for kids to be exposed to Spanish and English. The 5 week session will be repeated. 1st session: 10/7, 10/21,10/28, 11/4, […]

Mark Hopkins documents a two-week trip that begins in Athens, Greece, and proceeds by small ship through the Gulf of Corinth and up the spectacular east coast of the Adriatic Sea, with stopovers in Greece, Albania, Montenegro, and Croatia. After 8 days at sea, the tour continues overland to the Croatian capital of Zagreb. A […]

Imagine an eighteen-year-old American girl who has never read a newspaper, watched television, or made a phone call. An eighteen-year-old-girl who has never danced—and this in the 1960s. It is in Cambridge, Massachusetts where Leonard Feeney, a controversial (soon to be excommunicated) Catholic priest, founded a religious community called the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart […]

Join us in the Umbrella Main Stage Theater for a panel discussing Nancy Milliken’s art installation, Earth Press Project: Witness, which aims to address the question, “What change would you like to witness on this earth?” Over the course of several months, Milliken collected thousands of one-word responses to the prompt and, with the help […]

Join Pam Ressler of Stress Resources for a Mindful Haiku Workshop at the Concord Free Public Library. Explore techniques that allow you to enter the flow state as you craft haiku, a traditional form of Japanese poetry comprised of seventeen syllables that evoke nature or the seasons. This generative workshop will include mindful practices that […]

Join us for stories and songs—this interactive storytime is fun for the whole family! No signup required.

The COA's monthly Caregivers' Support Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month and is open to those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's or related dementias. Consider joining a group of peers to share experiences and gain support. The group is facilitated by COA social services supervisor, Nicole Saia. Feel free to call […]

Stroll through parts of our nation's history and experience places where Thoreau, Emerson, Alcott, and Hawthorne found their inspiration. See ancient gravestones, and stand by the North Bridge, where the shots were fired that were heard round the world! The Town of Concord, MA is rich in American revolutionary and literary history. Take part in […]

Slip on your hiking boots and grab your walking sticks. Janice and Doug Muir lead you through a DVD lecture series to discover the history, art and beauty of England and Scotland. Each presentation is on Tuesdays October 15 through November 26. Please call the COA to reserve your seat: 978-318-3020.

Grades 6-12 Everyone needs coasters to set their cups on, and now you can make your own! The library will provide a variety of materials to create a cool design. Feel free to bring your own paper or photos, too. You’ll leave with your own set of 4 ceramic tile coasters. Registration is required to […]

Calling all ice hockey skaters and goalies in Concord and Carlisle grades 8 through 12 interested in joining the CCHS Girls Ice Hockey program. There is a mandatory player information meeting on Oct. 22 (Tuesday) at Concord Carlisle High School (CCHS), Room 121, at 6:00 pm with Coach Barb Southcote. No registration required. For questions, […]

Preschool Openings for 2020-2021 OPEN HOUSE on Thursday, October 22nd from 6:30-7:30PM Ripley Building, 120 Meriam Road. Children welcome. Concord Public Schools Integrated Preschool Program is designed to foster a love of learning through a positive first school experience. We provide the foundation for lifelong learning by encouraging children to become independent, self-confident, and inquisitive […]

Caring for a relative or a friend with a chronic illness can be stressful physically, emotionally and financially. This six-week series of evening classes is designed to provide caregivers with tools, strategies and resources to better handle the unique challenges they face. POWERFUL TOOLS will help a caregiver: reduce stress, improve self-confidence, balance life, better […]

Please join clinical herbalist & best-selling author Maria Noel Groves for an evening talk at Sweet Autumn Farm, Carlisle. Learn how your immune system functions & how to support its ability to fend off common infections like the cold & flu. Maria will share some of her favorite healing plants which can be grown in […]

Grab your friends and create your own drinkable art, a mosaic tiled wine glass using moroccan tiles and/or recycled glass tiles, a piece of art to take home and enjoy your wine in. Guest artist Crystal D’Abbraccio owner of Tipsy Tile Mosaics will be leading workshop to teach us how to make our own mosaic […]

Join award-winning memoirist Grace Talusan for a Concord Festival of Authors Wednesday Writing Workshop focus on the art of memoir. Grace will share techniques that help writers get to the heart of their stories, navigating the balance of narrative gravity and emotional authenticity. Workshop held at non-profit Be Well Be Here, 91 Main Street, Suite […]

Murder, dinner, drinks and deception at Trail's End. An evening out is always improved with a little intrigue. This is a ticketed event. Please call for details. 978-610-6633.

Household Goods Inc., a volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization that provides a full range of donated furniture and household items, free of charge, to help people in need make a home, is thrilled to welcome Boston’s Clutter Queen, Rhea Becker, for a decluttering presentation on Wednesday, October 23, from 7-8:30 p.m. at 530 Main St. in Acton. The event […]

Join Whitney Scharer (The Age of Light) and Christopher Castellani (Leading Men) for brief readings and conversation about the subjects of their most recent novels as well as the increasingly popular phenomenon of writers making real people into fictional characters. The Age of Light brings model and photographer Lee Miller to life, focusing on her […]

Crafty Storytime (Main Library) Join us on Thursdays at the Main Library for a fun storytime.  Stories, songs, a puppet show and a simple craft are planned for children age 2 - 2 1/2. LOCATION: Main Library

Toddler Storytime is moving online while the Library is closed. We'll go live with Facebook Premiere every Thursday morning at 10 am. If you can't make it to our live storytime, the video will be available with the rest of our videos on our Facebook page so you can enjoy this

Join Concord Carlisle High School senior, Miles Inman, for a fun interactive investment game and education program. For six weeks you'll use play money to invest in real companies... members compete to to see who gets the largest return on their investment. You'll discuss what's happening in the stock market and make sense of of […]

ARt & Dakini 4-7pm October 24th

Please join us on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 7pm, when Leah Plunkett presents "Sharenthood: Why We Should Think Before We Talk about Our Kids Online." Leah Plunkett is Associate Dean for Administration, Associate Professor of Legal Skills, and Director of Academic Success at the University of New Hampshire School of Law. She is Faculty […]

The CCHS Parents Association will be hosting the movie screening of the follow-up documentary to SCREENAGERS: Growing Up In The Digital Age (www.screenagersmovie.com). This film examines the science behind teen's emotional challenges, the interplay of social media, and most importantly, what can be done in our schools and homes to help them build crucial skills […]

CYT opens the doors of its new home with Godspell, a 1971 rock musical based on the book of Matthew from the New Testament. Timeless messages of kindness, tolerance and love come to life in the lyrics of Grammy and Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz. Performances are October 24, 25 & 26 at 7:30; October 27 at 2:30. […]

Cyprus! Most of us never knew that the kingdom was ruled by the French for over 300 years. They fought off invaders, welcomed crusaders, and maintained a high level of culture. Their music comes to us in a large manuscript now in Turin, in northern Italy--600 years old, and glittering with gold. All of the […]

Memoir Snaps are short segments of stories. They are quick and fun to write because they do not require you to write a continuous storyline. This is a great way to begin writing for yourself or to document your memories to share with others. For more information on this 4 week workshop please visit http://www.suzanbaldoumas/upcoming

October is American Cheese Month-every Friday and Saturday 12-3 we will have a New England Cheesemaker to talk, sample, and answer questions regarding their cheese.

Stroll through parts of our nation's history and experience places where Thoreau, Emerson, Alcott, and Hawthorne found their inspiration. See ancient gravestones, and stand by the North Bridge, where the shots were fired that were heard round the world! The Town of Concord, MA is rich in American revolutionary and literary history. Take part in […]

Each Friday we're tasting wine from all over the world.  We'll be opening all sorts of bottles from our wine department, and special wines meant just for that particular tasting.  Each week will be very unique and it will help answer and explore what makes wine just so darn good!

Encounter the literary spirits of The Old Manse the weekend before Halloween. Join us for attic tours and readings of spooky stories Hawthorne wrote while living at the Old Manse and stay for s'mores around our fire pit! Your ticket price includes an attic tour, oppertunity to attend one or more of the readings, and […]

The Umbrella Concert Series Presents: Lyle Lovett Join us for a very special 10th Concert Celebration Performance by the inimitable Lyle Lovett! The first artist who kicked off the concert series to benefit The Umbrella returns to Concord for the inaugural concert on our newly constructed, state-of-the-art Main Stage theater. Join us for this legendary […]

Lets hang out and craft together. In this relaxed workshop you will be able to select and customize your own stenciled project. Choose from canvas pillow, wood plank sign, door mat or wood plank tray. We love to customize stencils to create something special and useful for your home that you can be super proud […]

CCHS Varsity Football Game vs. Boston Latin

CYT opens the doors of its new home with Godspell, a 1971 rock musical based on the book of Matthew from the New Testament. Timeless messages of kindness, tolerance and love come to life in the lyrics of Grammy and Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz. Performances are October 24, 25 & 26 at 7:30; October 27 at 2:30. […]

Join us Saturday and Sunday from 9am-4pm when Halloween will take over Trail's End. Join us for a spooky twist on brunch with tricks, treats and plenty of good eats. Costumes encouraged.

Join your friends and neighbors in the village center for food, fun, music, entertainment, discounts, give-aways, FREE samples and an all around great time!

Free Art Activities at the Village Art Room during Discover West Concord Day! Potato prints, make a mask, paint in a sugar skull on a t-shirt. T-shirt sales go to supporting the Art Room's Art for All Abilities, and painting it in is Free and Fun!!

Concord Recreation: Sleepy Hollow 5K & Fun Run Run through history past the graves of Emerson, Hawthorne, Thoreau, and Alcott. Our Annual Sleepy Hollow 5k will take place on Saturday, October 26th, 2019. Race starts at 10:30am. Awards will be given to the top male and female runner of each division. There will be a […]

October is American Cheese Month-every Friday and Saturday 12-3 we will have a New England Cheesemaker to talk, sample, and answer questions regarding their cheese.

Join us on Saturday from 1-3pm for pumpkin carving and in-store trick or treat. Our costume-wearing staff will also be hosting an in-store hard cider tasting and other product tasting.

Encounter the literary spirits of The Old Manse the weekend before Halloween. Join us for attic tours and readings of spooky stories Hawthorne wrote while living at the Old Manse and stay for s'mores around our fire pit! Your ticket price includes an attic tour, oppertunity to attend one or more of the readings, and […]

The Concord Free Public Library presents the 2019 Miller Award recipient, John Stauffer, a leading authority on antislavery, the Civil War era, social protest movements and photography. Stauffer is a Harvard University professor of English and American Literature, American Studies and African American Studies. His 19 books include The Black Hearts of Men: Radical Abolitionists […]

CYT opens the doors of its new home with Godspell, a 1971 rock musical based on the book of Matthew from the New Testament. Timeless messages of kindness, tolerance and love come to life in the lyrics of Grammy and Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz. Performances are October 24, 25 & 26 at 7:30; October 27 at 2:30. […]

The Concord Band will hold its Fall Concert at 8:00 pm on October 26, 2019 at the Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden Street in Concord. Music Director James O’Dell has chosen “Carnival of the Animals” for the theme to salute and perform music that features the animal kingdom — present and pre-historic. The Band […]