Week of Events
TAPPED IN: Moving Hearts and Minds Through Arts and Science
April 11 - June 8, 2024 Curators: Linda Booth Sweeney and Stephanie Marlin-Curiel Opening Reception, Mixer and Panel Discussion: April 11, 5-7PM Youth Forward Climate Action Day, April 20, 1-5PM On view at The Umbrella Arts Center April 11 - June 8, “TAPPED IN: Moving Hearts and Minds Through Arts and Science” is an...
The Full Monty
Book by Terrence McNally; Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek Main Stage Theater 144 Apr 26 - May 19, 2024 Run-time @ 2.5 Hours with Intermission The Umbrella Stage Company presents the beloved, raucous, pop-rock-musical send-up of gender expectations and stereotypes... that takes it all off! April 26-May 19 Based on the cult hit film...
Discovery Museum Speaker Series Event: How Art Can Inspire Civic Engagement in Kids
Discovery Museum Speaker Series Event: How Art Can Inspire Civic Engagement in Kids
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 7pm - 8pm Speaker: Chanel Thervil, Artist + Educator; Inaugural Discovery Museum Artist in Residence Location: Live, via Zoom webinar Cost: Free with pre-registration Civic engagement is not just about voting and government—it encompasses all the ways in which individuals take action and get involved in their communities. Inspiring young people...
Thoreau’s Pencil: Annual Earth Day Forum
Thoreau’s Pencil: Annual Earth Day Forum
Join historian Augustine Sedgewick in conversation with Robert A. Gross, author of Transcendentalists and Their World, for a deep dive into the history of the Thoreau family’s pencil manufacturing business. A story of environmental history and material culture, Thoreau’s pencils bring us to Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida where enslaved people harvested red cedar and to...
The Music Man
The Music Man
The Concord Players presents The Music Man April 26 - May 11, 2024 at The Performing Arts Center, 51 Walden Street, Concord Center This beloved musical classic tells the tale of the fast-talking salesman Harold Hill as he arrives in River City with plans to charm the town and make a quick buck. What happens next...
Writing a Book When You Don’t Know Where to Start at the Fowler Library
Writing a Book When You Don’t Know Where to Start at the Fowler Library
Have you thought about writing a book, but believe it's only for professional writers? In this lighthearted presentation, Dora will show you how everyday life, such as parenting, career challenges, pets, and health issues, can be an inspiration to write your first (or next) book, even if you never had any training in writing. You...
The Ruta Beggars, A Bluegrass Concert
The Ruta Beggars, A Bluegrass Concert
Appealing to traditional and progressive acoustic music fans alike, The Ruta Beggars combine bluegrass and early swing to create a timeless act filled with intricate vocal harmonies, fiery instrumentals, and plenty of fun. They have been praised for their creative yet tasteful arrangements and charming performances, winning Thomas Point’s band competition in 2019. They bring...
Mother’s Day Card Making Workshop (Collage papers)
Mother’s Day Card Making Workshop (Collage papers)
Art for All Concord invites you to make Mother's Day cards to sell at Debra's Nextdoor and the Concord Flower Shop, while learning techniques from accomplished artists. Sunday, April 28th, 12:00 to 2:00 Nancy Gruskin will teach card making with collage papers. Workshops are $10 to cover material costs. Please register for workshops through our...