Week of Events
Reflections: Selfhood/Motherhood
The Umbrella Arts Center invites the public to an opening reception for the new visual arts exhibition, "Reflections: Selfhood/Motherhood," featuring work by 2023/2024 Umbrella Artists-in-Residence, Jasmine Chen and Catherine LeComte Lecce, in the Allie Kussin Main Gallery. Also on view is "random assembly" in the Main Hall Display, with artwork by Umbrella Ceramic Studio Artist-in-Residence...
Concord Show of Locally-Inspired Landscapes by Linda Puiatti
Just in time for the 150-day countdown to Concord250, NOA Gallery presents the first-ever solo show of New York artist Linda Puiatti, Atmospheric, at Newbury Court in Concord. Puiatti's paintings are sought out by art lovers around the world, and many are inspired by the years that she lived in New England. This show, with...
Registration open for Quilts 250
The Show Quilts 250: Stitching in the Spirit of Democracy is a free, public quilt show organized in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary events of April 19, 1775 along Battle Road in Lincoln, Concord, Lexington, and Arlington, Massachusetts. Showcasing the creative energy of quilters near and far, Quilts 250 hopes to display as many...
Monday, August 26, 2024
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Tuesday, August 27, 2024
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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Thursday, August 29, 2024
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Friday, August 30, 2024
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August 30, 2024 -Curator Spotlight Talk: What Makes History?
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August 30, 2024 -Summer Friday Nights Free at Discovery Museum!
Curator Spotlight Talk: What Makes History?
Take a deep dive into highlights from the special exhibition What Makes History? New Stories from the Collection with Concord Museum curator, David Wood. Rather than an extensive tour of the exhibition, this spotlight talk will delve into the history and artistry of a selection of objects in the exhibition including fireplace bellows, chairs, and...
Summer Friday Nights Free at Discovery Museum!
Join us with free admission and explore the Museum and Discovery Woods at night, every Friday night through Labor Day! We will gratefully accept non-perishable food donations for Open Table and the Acton Food Pantry. Reservations are recommended and can be made 10 days in advance; we cannot guarantee walk-in admission if at capacity.
Saturday, August 31, 2024
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August 31, 2024 -Solar ‘Scopes with Brian Mernoff
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August 31, 2024 -2024 Spinning Tableau
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August 31, 2024 -Solar ‘Scopes with Brian Mernoff
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August 31, 2024 -Art for All Concord Drawing Jam
Solar ‘Scopes with Brian Mernoff
Join local astrophotographer Brian Mernoff and try looking through some solar telescopes. Weather permitting, we will safely see the sun in ways you haven’t before! Test out some other tools that let us explore light and go on a “light” scavenger hunt. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.
2024 Spinning Tableau
2024 Spinning Tableau: AUGUST 31st 10am-5pm In the lead up to the American Revolution, women in New England organized acts of resistance to protest taxation, including spinning matches. Visit the Lexington Women’s Monument on Labor Day weekend to commemorate the 1769 event held by Anna Harrington. Join us for demonstrations of traditional and contemporary textile...
Solar ‘Scopes with Brian Mernoff
Join local astrophotographer Brian Mernoff and try looking through some solar telescopes. Weather permitting, we will safely see the sun in ways you haven’t before! Test out some other tools that let us explore light and go on a “light” scavenger hunt. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.
Art for All Concord Drawing Jam
Recapture the enjoyment of drawing for fun! Drawing Jam is not a class, but Art for All's Artist in Residence, Mike Sprague, will be available for guidance and suggestions. Each session begins with a drawing game to loosen up and get in the mood, followed by a drawing session with items and images to draw...
Sunday, September 1, 2024
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