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SUMMARY:Call to Poets
DESCRIPTION:Concord250 invites Massachusetts-based poets to join a “Call to Poets” and celebrate the 250th anniversaries of the Battles of Concord and Lexington\, and the signing of the Declaration of Independence! \n  \nThis is your chance to reflect on 250 years of American independence\, shared ideals\, and the hopes we carry into the future. Bring your imagination\, unique perspective\, and experience to honor America’s past while envisioning a future that truly embodies justice\, equity\, and inclusion for all. \n  \nShare widely with your community\, and please consider submitting. \nWhat We’re Looking For \nWe’re seeking one original\, unpublished English-language poem per entrant\, no longer than 260 words (excluding title\, dedications\, and epigraphs). Your poem should reflect on: \n\nLiberty\nResilience\nThe Future of America\n\nWhy Submit? \nBeyond the honor of contributing to this historic commemoration\, there are exciting prizes: \n  \n\nFirst Prize: $1\,000 cash award\nFour Additional Cash Prizes\nPublication: Awarded poems will be published and available for download.\nPublic Readings: Winners will be invited to read their poems at a public event on Sunday\, May 17\, 2026\, at 3 PM at the Concord Free Public Library\, with an additional reading opportunity for the first-prize winner.\n\nReady to Share Your Vision? \nSubmissions are open now through October 31\, 2025! \nEligibility & Guidelines: \n\nOpen to Massachusetts residents\, age 18 and older.\nPoems must be original\, unpublished\, and not shared online.\n\n  \nFor full submission guidelines and to submit your poem\, visit: https://concordma.gov/4031/Concord250-Poetry-Project
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/call-to-poets/
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SUMMARY:The Counter at The Umbrella Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Arts Center proudly presents the Boston-area premiere of The Counter\, a riveting new play by acclaimed playwright Meghan Kennedy. This production will run Sep 26 – Nov 9\, 2025\, transforming the intimate Black Box space into a prism for a surprising\, funny and moving reflection on the everyday connections that can change our lives. \n  \nThe play is helmed by emerging director Alex Lonati in her Umbrella Stage debut\, and features Norton Award-nominated “ranney”* as Paul\, Margaret Clark as Katie\, and Norton and IRNE Award-winner Maureen Keiller* as Peg. \n  \nThis award-winning play follows the unlikely connection between Paul\, a retired firefighter who goes every morning to the same small town diner\, and Katie\, who’s always there to pour the coffee. After many months of small talk across the counter\, the sharing of one secret grows into a deeply meaningful\, life-affirming friendship—shocking both Paul and Katie into embracing the hopes and joys born of basic human connection. \n  \nThrough sharp dialogue and unexpected humor\, The Counter explores “secrets and grief and escape\, [running] away and starting again\, and most crucially standing in front of a suddenly opened door.” (New York Stage Review) \n  \n“I’m excited that Boston audiences will have an opportunity to experience The Counter for the first time\,” says Performing Arts Director Brian Boruta. “It struck me as a thrilling surprise – a reminder that the most unlikely connections found in our everyday lives can have a monumental impact.” \n  \nOriginally commissioned by Roundabout Theater\, it was called “an intensely provocative new American play” (New York Stage Review) by Kennedy\, whose other plays include Napoli\, Brooklyn; Too Much\, Too Much\, Too Many; and Light. Her work has been produced around the U.S.\, U.K.\, Ireland and Sweden\, developed or presented by such prominent institutions as the National Theatre of London\, The Atlantic Theater Company\, Williamstown Theatre Festival\, and Ars Nova. \n  \n*Indicates a member of Actor’s Equity Association.
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/the-counter-at-the-umbrella-arts-center/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:Transformed by Revolution at the Concord Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join Curator talks at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm on October 3. Free with admission.  \nWhile Concord’s role in the start of the American Revolution is widely recognized\, less well known are the continued experiences of disruption and turmoil in Concord throughout the war. What was it like to be part of this war-time community? Who participated in this fight for Independence and what did freedom and Independence mean to different people? When the war ended\, how did local communities develop as part of a fragile new nation?  \nThrough eyewitness historical objects\, artworks\, and documents\, Transformed by Revolution explores what it was like to be part of this war-time community that hosted Harvard College and became a hub of military supplies for the army in Boston. The exhibition also considers who participated in this fight for Independence and the meanings of freedom for women\, the Black community\, and sovereign Indigenous nations. These stories are traced through the end of the war and into the years of the early Republic to explore shifting ideas about community\, belonging\, and what it meant to be part of the new nation.
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/transformed-by-revolution-at-the-concord-museum/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concord250
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SUMMARY:Trick or Trek Bike Ride
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URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/trick-or-trek-bike-ride/
CATEGORIES:Children,EcoTourism,West Concord
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SUMMARY:TICK\, TICK… BOOM! At The Umbrella Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company is proud to announce the presentation of Tick\, Tick… BOOM!\, the autobiographical rock musical by Jonathan Larson\, directed by Ilyse Robbins**. From Friday\, October 10 through Sunday\, November 23\, 2025\, audiences will be invited into the creative crucible of a composer on the brink of his 30th birthday\, facing the crossroads of love\, ambition\, and artistic purpose. \nBefore Rent\, there was Tick\, Tick… BOOM!. This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson\, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent\, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theater. Tick\, Tick… BOOM! takes you on the playwright/composer’s journey through his quarter-life crisis that led to a Broadway blockbuster. \nHis girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city\, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue\, and yet Jon is still waiting on tables and trying to write the great American musical. Set in 1990\, this compelling story of personal discovery is presented as a rock musical filled with instantly appealing melodies and a unique blend of musical theater styles. \nShows run Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30PM\, Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 3PM. A special KidCare Show on Nov 2 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella’s classrooms with an experienced teacher. \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. Talk Backs are scheduled following the Oct 18 and Nov 6 performances. \nThe performance will run in rotation with The Umbrella’s production of the heartfelt play The Counter\, a Boston-area premiere\, in the Black Box Theater from Sep 26 through Nov 9. \n** Indicates a member of Stage Directors And Choreographers Society 
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/tick-tick-boom-at-the-umbrella-arts-center/2025-10-31/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fenn Sports Sale
DESCRIPTION:The 56th annual Fenn Sports Sale is right around the corner on November 1st from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. in the New Gym! Gently-used sports equipment will be resold at incredible prices.
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/fenn-sports-sale/
LOCATION:The Fenn School\, 516 Monument St\, Concord\, M\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Patterson":MAILTO:jamiebrookepatterson@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Holiday Artisans Fair
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URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/holiday-artisans-fair/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: Mother Thinkers moderated by Nicole Graev Lipson
DESCRIPTION:Panel Discussion: Mother Thinkers\nKate Holcomb Hale and Helena Wurtzel\, exhibiting artists\nNicole Graev Lipson author of Mothers and Other Fictional Characters\, moderator \nFree for members/$10 for non-members
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/panel-discussion-mother-thinkers-moderated-by-nicole-graev-lipson/
LOCATION:Concord Art\, 37 Lexington Rd\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet the Artist: Stevie Leigh at Discovery Museum
DESCRIPTION:Meet local artist Stevie Leigh who upcycles fabric scraps to create unique pieces of clothing that look as good on a body as they do hanging on a wall. Bring a stuffed animal from your home to design and construct a new outfit for your furry friend using your imagination and a variety of creative materials.
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/meet-the-artist-stevie-leigh-at-discovery-museum-2/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St.\, Acton\, 01720
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SUMMARY:TICK\, TICK… BOOM! At The Umbrella Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company is proud to announce the presentation of Tick\, Tick… BOOM!\, the autobiographical rock musical by Jonathan Larson\, directed by Ilyse Robbins**. From Friday\, October 10 through Sunday\, November 23\, 2025\, audiences will be invited into the creative crucible of a composer on the brink of his 30th birthday\, facing the crossroads of love\, ambition\, and artistic purpose. \nBefore Rent\, there was Tick\, Tick… BOOM!. This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson\, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent\, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theater. Tick\, Tick… BOOM! takes you on the playwright/composer’s journey through his quarter-life crisis that led to a Broadway blockbuster. \nHis girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city\, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue\, and yet Jon is still waiting on tables and trying to write the great American musical. Set in 1990\, this compelling story of personal discovery is presented as a rock musical filled with instantly appealing melodies and a unique blend of musical theater styles. \nShows run Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30PM\, Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 3PM. A special KidCare Show on Nov 2 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella’s classrooms with an experienced teacher. \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. Talk Backs are scheduled following the Oct 18 and Nov 6 performances. \nThe performance will run in rotation with The Umbrella’s production of the heartfelt play The Counter\, a Boston-area premiere\, in the Black Box Theater from Sep 26 through Nov 9. \n** Indicates a member of Stage Directors And Choreographers Society 
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/tick-tick-boom-at-the-umbrella-arts-center/2025-11-02/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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