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SUMMARY:30th Annual Concord Museum Family Trees
DESCRIPTION:Experience a one-of-a-kind installation of dozens of stunning story trees crafted by talented local volunteers and organizations\, each featuring elaborate hand-made decorations inspired by a picture book. A centerpiece of the Museum’s community-focused programing\, this popular annual event celebrates children’s books and a love of reading as families explore new story trees\, sit and read together\, or undertake a festive scavenger hunt. Now in its 30th year\, in 2025 Family Trees will feature a mix of classic children’s books – from Goodnight Moon to the Very Hungry Caterpillar – and inspiring new books\, many by local authors. \nJoin us on December 14 for a festive Birthday Party to celebrate 30 years of Family Trees! Meet the local authors\, illustrators\, and even some of the characters from the books featured in this year’s installation. \nAdmission is $20 Adults; $15 Seniors & students; $10 Youth (6-17); $5 Children (3-5); Free Children (2 and under). Members Free. \nFamily Trees is a fundraiser for the Museum’s education initiatives which serve over 15\,000 students each year.
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/30th-annual-concord-museum-family-trees/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:Welcoming the Light: An Intimate Solstice Concert Experience
DESCRIPTION:Intimate event with original songs\, poetry and stories exploring light and inspiration\, including interaction with the audience.\n\n\n\nSinger-songwriter Ron Israel and spoken-word artist and poet Cheryl Perreault welcome the community to an intimate performance of original songs\, poetry and stories addressing themes of light and illumination for the human spirit and our world. There will be interactive opportunities for audience participation. \n(In case of inclement weather\, program will be rescheduled) \nLimited Seating. Advance registration recommended. \nSuggested donation at the studio (cash/check or venmo) : $20. \nAll proceeds for this event go to support “Brighter Together” Concord’s first Lantern Parade and Party\, organized by Art for All and the Concord Scout House. \nCheryl Perreault is a poet/writer and spoken word artist who lives in York\, Maine. She has performed her poetry with guitarist Steve Rapson who recorded two cds of their collaborations.Cheryl has brought programs of poetry and story-sharing to many communities of people from age 4 to 97 including public schools\, nursing homes\, recovery centers\, Artz/Artists for Alzheimer settings and as a hospice volunteer. .She hosted “Wake up and Smell the Poetry” “Meet Your Neighbor” for HCAM-TV in Hopkinton for 15 years and is co-editor with Cynthia Franca of Hope through Community: Word and Images in Response to a Global Pandemic. Learn more about Cheryl at Roots and Wings \nRon Israel is a singer-songwriter\, poet\, and activist. His songs are about the times in which we live and the search for understanding. His music has been recorded and praised by the late Richie Havens\, John Hammond Sr of Columbia Records\, Peter Coyote\, and Susan Stamberg. He has recorded 11 CDs (available at www.ronisraelmusic.com ) and recently written a book of poetry—Poetry the Buddha Taught Me– to be published in early 2026.
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/welcoming-the-light-an-intimate-solstice-concert-experience/
LOCATION:Art for All Concord\, 152 Commonwealth Ave. Suite 16\, Concord\, MA 01742
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