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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:The Color Purple at the Umbrella Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The Color Purple\n\nMay 12-June 4\nThe Umbrella Arts Center\n\n\nThis glorious musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and the 1985 film by Steven Spielberg features a Tony-winning musical score and is a powerful testament to the healing power of love! Several special adjacent community activities are planned\, including cast talkbacks and community discussions\, childcare and pre-show dinner package performances\, a Brownout show with BIPOC and Allies potluck\, and special packaged pre-show Concord African American and Women’s History Walking Tours with the Town Visitor Services.
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/the-color-purple-at-the-umbrella-arts-center/
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SUMMARY:Swing era jazz concert at Library
DESCRIPTION:A swing era jazz concert co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Concord Conservatory of Music will be held Friday\, September 29 7-8:30 PM in the Rotunda at the Main Library. New Orleans revival quintet “The Easy Winners” will perform tunes by the great jazz masters\, including Louis Armstrong and Benny Goodman.
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/swing-era-jazz-concert-at-library/
LOCATION:Concord Free Public Library\, 129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742
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SUMMARY:Tours of Thoreau Farm\, the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau and consider lessons about living deliberately that we can learn from his legacy. Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally\, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by FREE guided tour only. Suggested donations $5/person to support the preservation of this historic site.
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/tours-of-thoreau-farm-the-birthplace-of-henry-david-thoreau/2023-09-30/
LOCATION:Thoreau Farm\, 341 Virginia Road\, Concord\, MA\, 01742
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SUMMARY:Discovery Gala: Make the Connection\, a 21+ event
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to Discovery Gala: Make the Connection\, a 21+ event \nSaturday\, Sept. 30\, 6 – 9 p.m. at the Discovery Museum\, 177 Main Street\, Acton. This is a 21+ event for creative cocktails\, playful cuisine\, and abundant fun! Wear your jeans and bring your curiosity—yes\, we are serious about the jeans! Although it is a “gala” this event is more about casual fun and knowing that your support will go directly to programs that benefit the kids and families of our region. Get a group of friends together for a fun night out! Make the Connection…for kids\, for community\, for Discovery. Ticket prices start at $125. \nhttps://www.discoveryacton.org/events-programs/discovery-gala-2023
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/discovery-gala-make-the-connection-a-21-event/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St.\, Acton\, 01720
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SUMMARY:Connecting the Community: An Exhibition at the Concord Free Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Visit “Connecting the Community: An Exhibition to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Concord Free Public Library\,” Oct. 1 – Dec. 22nd in the (newly-renovated) Art Gallery at the Main Library\, a special exhibition curated by the William Munroe Special Collections\, highlighting the history of the Library’s buildings\, services\, and staff. Special Collections will also feature a display on early circulation procedures and a selection of books checked out to Concord residents\, including Louisa May Alcott\, Ralph Waldo Emerson\, and Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar\, in the first decade of the Library’s operation. The art displayed at the Concord Museum for the exhibition “A Perpetual Invitation: 150 Years of Art at the Concord Free Public Library” will be back home at the Library.
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/connecting-the-community-an-exhibition-at-the-concord-free-public-library/
LOCATION:Concord Free Public Library\, 129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742
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SUMMARY:Tours of Thoreau Farm\, the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau and consider lessons about living deliberately that we can learn from his legacy. Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally\, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by FREE guided tour only. Suggested donations $5/person to support the preservation of this historic site.
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/tours-of-thoreau-farm-the-birthplace-of-henry-david-thoreau/2023-10-01/
LOCATION:Thoreau Farm\, 341 Virginia Road\, Concord\, MA\, 01742
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SUMMARY:Concord Free Public Library Celebrates 150 Years of Stories
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 1st 2-4 PM at the Town House and Main Library \nCome to the Town House at 2:00 to hear local and state officials commemorate this historic day and hear special guest “Ralph Waldo Emerson” re-enact excerpts from his original Library Dedication speech on October 1st 1873. Immediately following\, the Concord-Carlisle Regional High School Pep Band will kick off a parade to the Main Library’s Front Lawn\, where the celebration will continue with special guests\, music\, cake\, activities\, and giveaways for all ages.
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/concord-free-public-library-celebrates-150-years-of-stories/
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