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SUMMARY:Points of Return at Umbrella Arts Galleries
DESCRIPTION:Points of Return \n\nMay 1 – June 25\, 2023\nThe Umbrella Arts Center Galleries\nTwenty-seven international artists explore wide ranging aspects of the climate emergency\, offering commentary and creative nature-based strategies. Free and open to the public\, supported by a number of free tours\, talks and related events throughout the exhibition\, including the June 10\, 6:30-9pm screening of Into the Oceanic. by artist-filmmakers Elizabeth Ogilvie and Robert Page\, focusing on underwater habitats and the importance of educational entry points in environmental artwork.
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/points-of-return-at-umbrella-arts-galleries/
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: A Perpetual Invitation: 150 Years of Art at the Concord Free Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition: A Perpetual Invitation: 150 Years of Art at the Concord Free Public Library \nOn view through September 4\, 2023 \nIn honor of the Concord Free Public Library’s 150th Anniversary\, the Concord Museum\, the Concord Free Public Library\, and the Concord Free Public Library Corporation’s William Munroe Special Collections have collaborated on a special exhibition featuring the Library’s art collection. Featured objects include paintings by Washington Allston\, N.C. Wyeth\, May Alcott Nieriker\, Charles Hovey Pepper\, Alicia Keyes\, and Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts\, among other artists\, as well as sculptures depicting noted Concord authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne\, Henry David Thoreau\, and Louisa May Alcott. \nThe exhibition also highlights Concord’s artist communities\, local art collectors\, the history of institutions promoting public access to works of art\, and the stories of specific artists who have lived and worked in Concord. \nhttps://concordmuseum.org/events/a-perpetual-invitation/
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SUMMARY:The Color Purple
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company presents the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic novel\, The Color Purple\, and the 1985 film by Steven Spielberg. The inspirational story set in the early 1900s follows a young woman\, Celie\, as she journeys through her childhood experiencing joy\, despair\, anguish\, sisterhood and self-realization to find her voice and power. A story of hope and a testament to the healing power of love\, the adaptation features a Tony Award-winning score infused with jazz\, ragtime\, gospel\, African music and blues. Directed for The Umbrella Stage Company by BW Gonzalez\, who appeared in last season’s The Colored Museum; has worked in theatres nationwide; and appeared in the recurring role of Lupe in the Netflix series\, Arrested Development. Shows run Thursday-Saturday at 8PM and Sundays at 3PM\, with a number of optional adjacent community events including: \n\nThursday\, May 18 Night – Post-show Talk Back with the cast\nFriday May 19 – 4PM – Pre-Show African American History of Concord Walking Tour\nSaturday\, May 20 – 4PM – Pre-Show Women of Concord Walking Tour\nSunday\, May 21 – Kid-Care Performance*\, Community Discussion with Kira Troilo\nThursday\, May 25 Night – Post-show Talk Back with the cast\nFriday\, May 26 – 4PM – Pre-Show Women of Concord Walking Tour\nSaturday\, May 29 – 4PM – Pre-Show African American History of Concord Walking Tour\nSunday\, May 28 – Brown Out Performance with Post-show Affinity Space\nFriday\, June 2 – 4PM – Pre-Show Women of Concord Walking Tour\nSunday\, June 4 – Post-show Talk Back with the cast\n\nShows are staged in the newly renovated 344-seat\, state-of-the-art mainstage theater with easy on-site parking\, or a short walk from the commuter rail. The Umbrella is ADA accessible\, a proud partner in the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s EBT Card-to-Culture program\, and provides free parking and free admission to its visual arts galleries\, currently hosting the international climate change art exhibition\, Points of Return. The Umbrella partners with several excellent restaurants and hotels to provide day-of-show special offers on meals and overnight stays. See https://theumbrellaarts.org/TCP (* The Umbrella’s Kid-Care Show Program gives parents the opportunity to attend select performances while their child(ren) engage in art activities inspired by the production. This is a new pilot program aimed at providing better access to arts and culture events and creating a shared experience opportunity for families. Spaces are limited and can be reserved alongside ticket purchases.)
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/the-color-purple/2023-05-20/1/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Color Purple
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company presents the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic novel\, The Color Purple\, and the 1985 film by Steven Spielberg. The inspirational story set in the early 1900s follows a young woman\, Celie\, as she journeys through her childhood experiencing joy\, despair\, anguish\, sisterhood and self-realization to find her voice and power. A story of hope and a testament to the healing power of love\, the adaptation features a Tony Award-winning score infused with jazz\, ragtime\, gospel\, African music and blues. Directed for The Umbrella Stage Company by BW Gonzalez\, who appeared in last season’s The Colored Museum; has worked in theatres nationwide; and appeared in the recurring role of Lupe in the Netflix series\, Arrested Development. Shows run Thursday-Saturday at 8PM and Sundays at 3PM\, with a number of optional adjacent community events including: \n\nThursday\, May 18 Night – Post-show Talk Back with the cast\nFriday May 19 – 4PM – Pre-Show African American History of Concord Walking Tour\nSaturday\, May 20 – 4PM – Pre-Show Women of Concord Walking Tour\nSunday\, May 21 – Kid-Care Performance*\, Community Discussion with Kira Troilo\nThursday\, May 25 Night – Post-show Talk Back with the cast\nFriday\, May 26 – 4PM – Pre-Show Women of Concord Walking Tour\nSaturday\, May 29 – 4PM – Pre-Show African American History of Concord Walking Tour\nSunday\, May 28 – Brown Out Performance with Post-show Affinity Space\nFriday\, June 2 – 4PM – Pre-Show Women of Concord Walking Tour\nSunday\, June 4 – Post-show Talk Back with the cast\n\nShows are staged in the newly renovated 344-seat\, state-of-the-art mainstage theater with easy on-site parking\, or a short walk from the commuter rail. The Umbrella is ADA accessible\, a proud partner in the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s EBT Card-to-Culture program\, and provides free parking and free admission to its visual arts galleries\, currently hosting the international climate change art exhibition\, Points of Return. The Umbrella partners with several excellent restaurants and hotels to provide day-of-show special offers on meals and overnight stays. See https://theumbrellaarts.org/TCP (* The Umbrella’s Kid-Care Show Program gives parents the opportunity to attend select performances while their child(ren) engage in art activities inspired by the production. This is a new pilot program aimed at providing better access to arts and culture events and creating a shared experience opportunity for families. Spaces are limited and can be reserved alongside ticket purchases.)
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/the-color-purple/2023-05-20/2/
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SUMMARY:Power of Kindness Pajama Party at the Discovery Museum
DESCRIPTION:Power of Kindness Pajama Party \nSaturday\, May 20\, 2023\, 10am to 12pm \nCost: Free with admission \nJoin us in supporting Cradles to Crayons\, a Boston nonprofit on a mission to end Clothing Insecurity by providing clothing free of charge to children in poverty. Every child deserves to feel safe\, warm\, and valued\, and that’s why we’re collecting NEW children’s pajamas\, sizes infant to adult medium\, all genders. Your donations will go directly from Cradles to Crayons to children ages birth to twelve living in homeless or low-income situations across Massachusetts. \nWear your favorite PJ’s and dance along to your favorite party songs at the Discovery Museum Pajama Party! Join us as we celebrate the power of kindness by making Well-Wish notes for the children receiving your donations. We’ll also be engaging in a hands-on community service experience by sorting the pajama donations just like Cradles to Crayons does. It’s an impactful service opportunity for all ages! \nhttps://www.discoveryacton.org/events-programs/power-kindness-pajama-party
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/power-of-kindness-pajama-party-at-the-discovery-museum/
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SUMMARY:Spring Into West Concord Day
DESCRIPTION:Spring into West Concord runs  from 10-to 4 with some events starting at 9 am. Fun sales\, bands playing at certain hours and locations (to be announced)\, chalk art\, face painting\, food tastings\, etc\, all day around the Village. \nSeveral crafts tables will be located at A New Leaf parking lot along with:The West Concord Green Thumbs Plant Sale 9-4pm\, A New Leaf parking lotThe Rotary Club will be collecting personal care products – Diaper Sizes: 3\, 4\, 5\, 6\, Baby Wipes\, Laundry Detergent\, Dish Soap\, Toothpaste\, Shampoo @ A New Leaf parking lotMerlin’s Silver Star\, and others in the A New Leaf Parking lot.The BFRT mural will be unveiled at the Beharrell Street location at 3pmFlower Scavenger Hunt winners will be announced (we have lots and lots of Raffle prizes this year!)And lots more! See more here: \nSpring Into West Concord! | Facebook
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/spring-into-west-concord-day/
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SUMMARY:Emerson-Thoreau Amble Walking Tour at the Concord Museum
DESCRIPTION:Emerson-Thoreau Amble Walking Tour \nSaturday\, May 20 \n11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \nMembers $10 | Non-members $20 | Same-day admission to Museum included \nCelebrate Emerson’s birthday (May 25) and follow the footsteps of writers Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau! Enjoy the spring weather and learn about the friendship of two notable observers of nature from a museum interpreter. \n1-mile walk\, mostly flat terrain\, rain or shine. Meet at the Concord Museum. \nIn partnership with the Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association. Register online in advance at https://concordmuseum.org/events/emerson-thoreau-amble-walking-tour-2023/
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SUMMARY:Nature Explorers at the Discovery Museum
DESCRIPTION:Nature Explorers \nSundays: May 7\, 14 and 21\, 10:00am-11:30am \nLocation: Outdoors \nCost: $30 per child includes all 4 sessions but does NOT include Discovery Museum admission. If you wish to also visit the Discovery Museum\, separate reservations are required through our website. \nJoin our outdoor educator for a series of outdoor explorations. Each week we will venture onto the conservation land next to the Museum and practice our science and naturalism skills together. Identify trees\, search for bugs and slugs\, and slow down to notice the rhythm of forest life. Our learning and exploration will build across all four sessions and focus on developing skills like observation\, making inferences\, communicating\, classifying\, and measuring. \nRegistration required and includes all four Nature Explorer sessions. If a session needs to be cancelled\, we will reschedule for May 28. Attendees should plan to attend and participate in all four sessions. \nhttps://www.discoveryacton.org/events-programs/nature-explorers-5
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