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SUMMARY:2023 Art Ramble: Geo-Metric
DESCRIPTION:Art Ramble is an annual\, temporary public art exhibition in the Hapgood Wright Town Forest in Concord\, MA\, a collaboration of The Umbrella Art Center and Concord’s Division of Natural Resources (CDNR). Following Leave No Trace principles\, regional artists create site-specific artworks promoting appreciation of nature\, installed along Fairyland Pond and parts of the historic Emerson-Thoreau Amble connecting Concord Center to Walden Pond. On view September 1- November 19\, 2023\, with Artist Reception & Walkabout Saturday September 9 at 11AM (Rain Date: Sunday\, September 10 at 11AM). \nThe theme of this year’s exhibition is “Geo-Metric” – literally meaning Earth measurement. While traditionally\, basic geometry relies on axioms used to measure fixed shapes and construct solid objects that will stand the test of time\, “Geo-Metric” here refers to the ability to measure change. Our planet is constantly in motion and changes with exposure to light\, temperature\, weather\, human intervention and climate change. The season visibly changes from summer to fall over the run of the Art Ramble\, but what are the changes and patterns (geometric or otherwise) that we do not see? How can we make visible the patterns of nature and their disruption — raising awareness of the threats to our environment as well as nature’s keen ability to adapt and survive? \nThis year’s Art Ramble includes interactive installations as well as quiet\, contemplative sculptures. Several will change over the course of the exhibition as they interact with nature\, visitors\, and the seasons. Be sure to visit The Umbrella’s front lawn to see one additional “Geo-Metric” sculpture.
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/2023-art-ramble-geo-metric/
LOCATION:Hapgood Wright Town Forest\, Walden St. & Thoreau St.\, Concord\, 01742
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SUMMARY:2023 Art Ramble: Geo-Metric
DESCRIPTION:Art Ramble is an annual\, temporary public art exhibition in the Hapgood Wright Town Forest in Concord\, MA\, a collaboration of The Umbrella Art Center and Concord’s Division of Natural Resources (CDNR). Following Leave No Trace principles\, regional artists create site-specific artworks promoting appreciation of nature\, installed along Fairyland Pond and parts of the historic Emerson-Thoreau Amble connecting Concord Center to Walden Pond. On view September 1- November 19\, 2023\, with Artist Reception & Walkabout Saturday September 9 at 11AM (Rain Date: Sunday\, September 10 at 11AM). The theme of this year’s exhibition is “Geo-Metric” – literally meaning Earth measurement. While traditionally\, basic geometry relies on axioms used to measure fixed shapes and construct solid objects that will stand the test of time\, “Geo-Metric” here refers to the ability to measure change. Our planet is constantly in motion and changes with exposure to light\, temperature\, weather\, human intervention and climate change. The season visibly changes from summer to fall over the run of the Art Ramble\, but what are the changes and patterns (geometric or otherwise) that we do not see? How can we make visible the patterns of nature and their disruption — raising awareness of the threats to our environment as well as nature’s keen ability to adapt and survive? This year’s Art Ramble includes interactive installations as well as quiet\, contemplative sculptures. Several will change over the course of the exhibition as they interact with nature\, visitors\, and the seasons. Be sure to visit The Umbrella’s front lawn to see one additional “Geo-Metric” sculpture.
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/2023-art-ramble-geo-metric-2/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:Discovery Speaker Series - Incarceration and Families: What is the Toll on Children?
DESCRIPTION:Discovery Museum and Chicago Children’s Museum present Dr. Nneka Jones Tapia\, former warden and Executive Director of the Cook County\, IL\, Department of Corrections and one of the first psychologists nationally to lead a correctional facility. Dr. Jones Tapia’s passion for mental wellness\, criminal justice reform\, and supporting young people who have experienced trauma has been an innovative force for new programs in Chicago\, including ones specifically targeted at reducing the stigma and trauma that surrounds young people impacted by parental incarceration. Thursday\, November 2\, 7-8pm \nhttps://www.discoveryacton.org/events-programs/incarceration-and-families-what-toll-children
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/discovery-speaker-series-incarceration-and-families-what-is-the-toll-on-children/
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SUMMARY:Concord and the Vietnam War
DESCRIPTION:Concord and the Vietnam War\nSUNDAY\, NOVEMBER 52:00—4:00 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\n\n\nConcord and the Vietnam War: Vietnam Veterans Recount the Protest They Staged at the Old North Bridge in 1971 and How it Led to One of the Largest Mass Arrests in Massachusetts History  \nOn the opening night of Memorial Day Weekend in 1971\, men wearing fatigues began to gather at the Old North Bridge in Concord to protest the ongoing war which they had just returned home from fighting. Their plan was to camp overnight and then march all the way to Boston Common. Photographs of them crossing the bridge were splashed across the region’s newspapers. For the liberal press\, these were the new Minute Men. \nOn a panel moderated by Elise Lemire\, author of Black Walden and Battle Green\, Vietnam\, three Massachusetts Vietnam veterans recall why they chose to stage their protests against the Vietnam War at New England’s most storied battlefields\, their decision on the second day of the march to emulate Thoreau by occupying the Lexington Battle Green without permission\, and their reception in Concord when they were tried in Middlesex Court for civil disobedience.  This panel with Vietnam veterans Bestor Cram\, Christopher Gregory\, and Lenny Rotman\, will explore the role of memorialized battlefields\, the principles of civil disobedience\, and the role protest can play in healing moral injuries.
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/concord-and-the-vietnam-war/
LOCATION:Concord Free Public Library\, 129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742
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SUMMARY:MCBA Book Club
DESCRIPTION:MCBA Book Club at Fowler (grades 4\, 5\, and 6)\nWe will discuss books from the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award 2023-24 nominees! Join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month.
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/mcba-book-club/
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URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/15849/
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SUMMARY:Beyond 1775: Concord and the Massachusetts National Guard
DESCRIPTION:Be one of the first to explore Concord’s 1915 armory and learn about the near 400-year history of the Massachusetts Army National Guard\, the oldest component of the United States Armed Forces. Hear stories of remarkable service and view the objects that witnessed war. The tour will also offer participants a special glimpse into the Massachusetts National Guard Museum while it prepares to open to the public. Concord may be famous for April 19\, 1775\, but its service to the Commonwealth and Nation continue to this very day. \nThis SPECIAL VETERANS DAY  tour will allow visitors to visit the Armory’s Special Collection area for a Behind the Scenes Tour. \nOffered on Nov 9\, 10 am only. \nTour meets at 91 Everett Street Concord\nThis tour is provided in partnership with the Massachusetts National Guard Museum. \nThis is a  Concord 250 Event  sponsored by the Concord 250 Committee.
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/beyond-1775-concord-and-the-massachusetts-national-guard/
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SUMMARY:Veterans’ Day Flag Retirement 
DESCRIPTION:Veterans’ Day Flag Retirement\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2023 Event\n\nSaturday\, November 11\, 2023\n8 a.m.\n7:45 a.m. muster at:\nPrichard’s Gate\n34 Bedford Street\nConcord\, MA 01742\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHistory\nThe Flag Retirement Ceremony is traditionally held each year on Veteran’s Day and enables Concordians the opportunity to retire their American Flags in a respectful and appropriate manner. \nThis local ceremony was established in 1965: \n\nJames Carroll\nClark McClevin\nFrancis McDonald\nBernard Rushe\nThomas Tombeno\n\nThese individuals felt that the many cemetery flags\, which were torn and faded from being left in place through the fall and winter months\, honored neither our nation’s colors nor our departed veterans. It was decided that each year\, on Veteran’s Day\, the worn flags would be collected by the Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee and retired in an appropriate manner.
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/veterans-day-flag-retirement/
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SUMMARY:Nutcracker Reading with Commonwealth Ballet Company
DESCRIPTION:Nutcracker Reading with Commonwealth Ballet Company\, ages 4-10\nTUESDAY\, NOVEMBER 14 4:00—5:00 PMGoodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\n\n\nJoin us for a free reading of the classic tale\, The Nutcracker. Several ballet dancers from the Commonwealth Ballet Company will help bring the story to life in their elegant and colorful costumes as the story is read aloud. \nThis is a wonderful opportunity for children to see and meet their favorite characters from the beloved holiday tale. The dancers will be available to answer questions and pose for photos with the children after the reading. This program is recommended for children ages 4-10.
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/nutcracker-reading-with-commonwealth-ballet-company/
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SUMMARY:Barefoot Books Holiday Shop to Benefit OARS
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US FOR SOME FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN AT BAREFOOT BOOKS HOLIDAY SHOP\nTO BENEFIT OARS \nBarefoot Books | 23 Bradford Street\, Floor 2\, Concord | Sun\, Nov. 19th\n1:30 to 3:30 PM \nGET YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING DONE EARLY \nBring your kids\, grandkids\, nieces/nephews to enjoy the fun next month! Enjoy wonderful stories at the Storyteller Throne\, fun crafts & activities\, as well as hundreds of award-winning books and products to stock up on for the holiday season. Barefoot Books is generously giving up to 50% of the net sales back to OARS in support of our work! \nRegistration not required\, but is strongly encouraged! \nRegister by filling out the form on our website at www.oars3rivers.org
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/barefoot-books-holiday-shop-to-benefit-oars/
LOCATION:Barefoot Books\, 23 Bradford Street\, 2nd Flor\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Umbrella Winter Market
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Winter Market\nDecember 1 @ 1:00 pm – December 3 @ 4:00 pm\n\nEvent Venue\nThe Umbrella Arts Center \nEvent Organizer\nThe Umbrella Arts Center \nDescription\nFriday\, December 1\, 2023 – 1:00pm – 6:00pmSaturday\, December 2\, 2023 – 10:00am – 5:00pmSunday\, December 3\, 2023 – 10:00am – 4:00pm The Umbrella’s Winter Market is an annual three-day show and sale of artist\, artisan\, and hand-crafted work on all three floors of our beautifully renovated space in Concord\, MA. It features dozens of Umbrella Studio Artists\, regional Guest Artists\, an annual “Off-the-Wall” show with small works under $300\, Ceramics Program holiday sale\, Arts Education Free Drop-In Family Day info table\, prizes drawing\, and more. Plus\, view the “Fresh Ink: Contemporary Explorations in Printmaking” Gallery Exhibition\, live music on Saturday and Sunday afternoons\, and refreshments in the cafe.
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/the-umbrella-winter-market-2/
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SUMMARY:Building Community Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Building Community Book Club
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/building-community-book-club/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T160000
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SUMMARY:Teen Unhoused Care Packages
DESCRIPTION:TUESDAY\, NOVEMBER 214:00—5:00 PMTeen RoomMain Library129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\n\nWant to help your neighbors in the season of giving? Come help us assemble care packages for the Concord-Carlisle Community Chest. It’s not required but feel free to contribute new socks as well as new or gently used gloves\, mittens\, scarves\, or hats. One hour of community service will be given for participation. Do something kind for someone in need!
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/15831/
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SUMMARY:Teen Videogame Tournament
DESCRIPTION:TUESDAY\, NOVEMBER 28 3:30—5:30 PM\nTeen RoomMain Library129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\n\n\nPrizes are up for grabs at this ranked win Super Smash Bros tournament\, but bring your deodorant because the competition in this classic brawler is gonna be extra sweaty (figuratively and literally\, probably).
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