Calendar of Events

Storytime, Music & Stories, Kid’s Activities – 89 Thoreau Street – 11:00am – Listen to a Barefoot Book as it comes alive as it is read aloud or accompanied by music..  Special guest readers.

Kate True Summer Show – 32 Main Street, downstairs - Her paintings are figurative, often inspired by her daughters. “I am drawn to the human face and form, to the meaning of gestures and expressions,” she said. Other sources of imagery for True include film stills and the work and lives of other artists.

“Into your hands…”a Special Exhibition – Lexington Road and Cambridge Turnpike - The Concord Museum celebrates the 375th anniversary of the founding of the town of Concord with a special exhibition featuring objects that have been passed down in Concord’s families and then entrusted to the Concord Museum. These extraordinary objects—spanning twelve generations— come with fascinating stories that tell us much about the town and those who have lived and worked here. The exhibition includes portraits, jewelry, needlework, ceramics, clothing, furniture, clocks and silver, all donated to the Concord Museum by family members with the intent to preserve Concord’s history for generations to come. Included free with Museum admission.

Music at the Manse – 269 Monument Street – 269 Monument Street – Enjoy summer afternoons with FREE concerts on the lawn overlooking the Concord River.  Bring your blankets and lawn chairs.  Picnics and children are welcome.  Call for performance schedule.

"All the Earth is Seashore." The Freshwater Shells of Concord, Massachusetts: An Exploration in Image, Text, and Specimen – 129 Main Street - An exhibit featuring many gifts by Concord artist Kristina Joyce to the Library's William Munroe Special Collections. The exhibit also includes Native American artifacts from the Clamshell Bluff area.  Free.

Evening at Gropius – 68 Baker Bridge Road, Lincoln - 7:00pm – 9:00pm - Walter Gropius, founder of the German design school known as the Bauhaus, was one of the most influential architects of the 20th century. The 1938 home of architect and teacher Walter Gropius showcases the clean, contemporary lines of Modernist design. During this evening slide show and house tour, see how Gropius s innovative lighting scheme comes to life at night. Light refreshments provided. $40, $25 members of Historic New England.

Big Art – 40 Stow Street  on the lawn – featuring the sculpture of Michio Ihara, Dimitri Hadzi, Tomas Bernsten, Murray Dewart, Donna Dosdon, Joe Montroy, Ethel Poindexter, Tim Rowan, Stacy Latt Savage, Carolyn Wirth, Bret Woodward – Exhibition design by Zen Associates, Shinichiro Abe – Opening Reception, Thursday, May 20, 6:00-8:00pm.

Nooks & Crannies:  A scavenger hunt in honor of Concord’s 375th  - Lexington Road and Concord Turnpike -  Think you know every nook and cranny of Concord?  See the town through new eyes on an old-fashioned scavenger hunt! It’s a great way to make Concord’s history, landscape, streets and buildings come to life.  Bring the whole family along—or just yourself—to tackle tricky, humorous questions and in the process discover cool things about the town. No knowledge is required—you just need a sharp mind, keen eyes and a good pair of shoes.  Pick up your copy of “Nooks and Crannies” at the Museum admission desk beginning August 14; visit the town at your leisure to follow the clues; return the completed hunt by September 12 (Concord’s birthday!) to receive a prize for each scavenger and be entered in a drawing for the grand prize: $100 gift certificate from the Concord Toy Shop.  Designed for ages seven and up; $15 per entry.

Be Our Guest: Admission Free Summer Evenings – Lexington Road and Concord Turnpike -  5:00-8:00 p.m. - Bring family, friends or out of town guests to linger in the Museum’s engaging history galleries and special exhibition, “into your hands…”, take in the quiet eloquence of the “Exploring Concord” film, and enjoy the historic beauty of period rooms filled with Concord antiques. Create your own memories with family-friendly, hands-on activities. Visit for the first time or revisit favorite galleries – all free.

Long Arm of the Law – Hartwell Tavern – Rt. 2A – 12noon, 1:00pm & 2:45pm – What kind of crimes came before the local Magistrate in the early 1770’s?  Come to the Hartwell Tavern and meet the Magistrate and the Constable, as well as a motley group of offenders.  Will the defendants be fined, sentenced to be flogged, or perhaps exonerated?

Corn & Tomato Festival – 11 Wheeler Road – 11:00am – 4:00pm - New this year, the Festival is one day only & it opens an hour earlier. A celebration of freshly harvested Verrill Farm grown tomatoes (over 30 varieties) & corn (8 - 10 varieties). $8.50 per person, $4.50 for kids under 10 includes unlimited corn & tomato samples and tastings of corn & tomato dishes made in the farm stand kitchen. Hot dogs, hamburgers & beverages available a la carte. Live music by Monadnock Bluegrass -Giddy Up Pony rides Hayrides.

People and Places:  A Walking Tour in honor of Concord’s 375th  - Lexington Road and Concord Turnpike -  1:00-3:00 p.m. - A newly-designed walking tour based on the special exhibition, “into your hands...” explores the fascinating people and evocative places behind the exhibition’s extraordinary objects.  Developed by Museum educator Judy Fichtenbaum, the tour starts in the Museum and then ventures out into the town, passing the homes of famous residents and ordinary citizens, ministers and mothers, journalists and farmers, school girls and teachers, war heroes and literary icons. 1:00-3:00; rain or shine; wear comfortable walking shoes. $15, $10 Members, by reservation.

Abigail Adams Meets Captain William Smith – Captain William Smith House – Rt. 2A at parking for Hartwell Tavern–2:35pm – Join park Ranger Michael Ryan as the controversial Lincoln figure Captain William Smith, commander of the Lincoln Minute Men on April 19, 1775, and the only brother of Abigail Adams, as he is visited by his sister Abigail portrayed by Park Ranger Volunteer Joyce Murray.  They will discuss events of the day as well as family matters.

Picking and Preserving Class –11 Wheeler Road - 6:00 – 8:00 pm - At the height of the season for many local crops, learn how to 'put up' vegetables from the garden to enjoy in the months ahead and give as holiday gifts.. $30 per person. Registration & prepayment required.

BIG ART Artist Talks – 40 Stow Street, Musketaquid Studio (Room 111) – 7:00pm -9:00pm -  In conjunction with BIG ART, the installation of large-scale sculptures on the lawn of the Umbrella, on display through October 2010, the sculptors will present a series of talks in which they discuss their work, their artistic philosophies, and sculpture in general. Featured artist: Joseph Montroy - "My work is an exploration of the connections I have with certain objects and stories. I am attempting to both respond to and perpetuate this exchange in hopes of revealing potential associations with no rational justifications."  Talk will be followed by questions and answers and lively discussion. Talks are free and open to the public (donations accepted); light refreshments will be provided.

Tavern Talk– Hartwell Tavern  – Rt. 2A , Lincoln – 1:30pm & 2:45pm– It’s late summer, 1774, and you are a guest at Hartwell Tavern.  Join Dr. Charles Russel, a man of questionable loyalties (portrayed by park Ranger Michael Ryan), and other characters from the period for a discussion on educational funding, the Provincial Congress, and a total boycott of British goods.  Be sure to bring your voice and brush up on your debating skills as this can get rather loud!

Free Fun Friday - Sponsored by the Highland Street Foundation - Lexington Road and Concord Turnpike – 9:00am – 5:00pm  - Thanks to the generosity of the Highland Street Foundation, the Concord Museum is open for a Free Fun Friday!  Whether you are a Massachusetts resident or visiting from out-of-town, come to the Concord Museum on this special day to linger in the Museum’s engaging history galleries and special exhibition, “into your hands…”, take in the quiet eloquence of the “Exploring Concord” film, and enjoy the historic beauty of period rooms filled with Concord antiques. Create your own end-of-summer memories with a family-friendly visit to Concord on this Free Fun Friday.

LABOR DAY

ROSH HASHANAH

Birthday Ball – parade – Music – Fireworks – all to celebrate Concord’s 375th Birthday – Mark your calendars!!! Saturday:  Parade and Birthday Ball.  Sunday: Music festival and Fireworks.

Concord 375th Anniversary Concert

Farm Day & Barbecue – 11 Wheeler Road – noon – 4:00pm - Food served a la carte -Verrill Farm's own barbecue including pulled pork, chicken, ribs & sides. Baked Potato Bar.  Live music by Boston Road Blue Grass. Farm Demonstrations. Hayrides.

YOM KIPPUR

11th Annual Frances N. Roddy Open Competition – 37 Lexington Road – Juror: Victoria Munroe, Proprietor, Victoria MunroeEnjoy our annual open competition featuring work in all media including paintings, photography, printmaking, sculpture, fiber and mixed media.

Kitchen Tour of Concord – 11:00am – 3:00pm -The tour will include seven distinct kitchens in the Concord area located in a variety of settings.  The proceeds of the tour will go toward the publication of the Trinity Cookbook. $20 prior to event, $25 day of tour.

Business Recycling Event – 300 Baker Avenue parking lot – 9:00am – 12noon – Recycle fluorescent bulbs and electronics.  Document shredding services.  Registration required by September 24th.

“A little scrap for recollection’s sake” ~ Quilts from the Concord Museum - - Lexington Road and Concord Turnpike- A new exhibition featuring a dozen quilts from the Museum’s collection, together with a special addition from Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House.  Rarely exhibited, the quilts on view in this special exhibition range from doll size to full size, and include bold geometrics, traditional patchwork, signature quilts and crazy quilts, most dating from the second half of the nineteenth century. Also included in the exhibition are patterns, quilt tops, shams and sewing tools. Each quilt on exhibit has a story to tell about the creative makers, the communities they lived in, and the period of history in which they were working. Included free with Museum admission.

COLUMBUS DAY

Food Flicks at Concord Art:  Babette’s Feast – 37 Lexington Road – 7:00pm - In conjunction with our exhibit, Bon Appétit: A Visual Treat, we are screening two art/food films that are bound to stir one’s creative juices.

Celebrating Concord’s 375th – 51 Walden Street – 8:00pm -  “Louisa’s War” by Peter Child is based on the writings of Louisa May Alcott.  The Concord Women’s Chorus will perform with Joyce Kulhawik narrating.  Our tribute to Concord continues with “Hawthorne” fro Henry Brant’s “Concord Symphony, and Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony.

Harvest Festival & Benefit for Emerson Hospital Pediatric Care – 11 Wheeler Road – noon – 4:00pm - An afternoon of Family Fun in fields beside the farm stand: Games, Raffle, Clown & Face Painting, Giddy Up Pony rides, Hay rides, Live music by Back Eddy Blue Grass, Food available a la carte, hot dogs, hamburgers, beverages & more.

Bon Appétit: A Visual Treat – 37 Lexington Road –
Curated by Meredyth Hyatt Moses. Savor the exuberant, wide-ranging work in this group exhibit of major and mid-career artists using food in their imagery. Artists include Aaron Fink, James Aponovich. Ali Clift, Emily Eveleth, Denise Mickilowski, Robert C. Jackson and others!

Digging the Past: Celebrate Massachusetts Archaeology Month  -- Lexington Road and Concord Turnpike– ongoing 9:30am – 4:30pm - Participate in an informal, hands-on, 4000-year-old stone tool investigation in the Concord Museum’s “Establishing Concord” Gallery.  By using the inquiry method to examine, describe and identify the artifacts, you’ll acquire insight into the function and importance of stone tools in Native American life. Also, learn more about the skills of an archaeologist as you examine the archaeological tool kit of Benjamin Lincoln Smith, who helped to found the Massachusetts Archaeological Society. All ages welcome. Free with Museum admission. .

Fall Concert

BIG ART Artist Talks – 40 Stow Street, Musketaquid Studio (Room 111) – 7:00pm -9:00pm -  In conjunction with BIG ART, the installation of large-scale sculptures on the lawn of the Umbrella, on display through October 2010, the sculptors will present a series of talks in which they discuss their work, their artistic philosophies, and sculpture in general. Featured artists: •Donna Dodson - Mythic Animal Spirits in Art; Stacy Latt Savage - The Figure in Sculpture; Bonnie Miskolczy – TBA; Dorina Molnar - Touching Forms in Transition.  Talk will be followed by questions and answers and lively discussion. Talks are free and open to the public (donations accepted); light refreshments will be provided.

Crossing Delancey – written by Susan Sandler and directed by Roxanne Myhrum – A charming, insightful romantic comedy set amid the pickle shops and park benches of Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Isabelle Grossman has everything— good looks, confidence, a great apartment, and a job promoting handsome book authors—but in this city of 7 million, real love is hard to find.   With the help of her wisecracking Yiddish grandmother “Bubbie” and a persistent neighborhood matchmaker, Izzy learns to tell the difference between what she thinks she wants, and what she really wants.

Profile-Taking with silhouette artist Jean Comerford -  Lexington Road and Concord Turnpike– Silhouette artist Jean Comerford uses her skill with a scissor to cut delightful heirloom-quality portraits that make a wonderful holiday gift or keepsake.  The artist has a monthly column, "Cut-Ups," in Yankee magazine. Appointments are scheduled at the Concord Museum 9:30-4:00 on Friday and 9:30-12:30 on Saturday; each sitting is approximately ten minutes. Children ages six months and up and adults of all ages are welcome. $29/profile; $10 additional copies; frames and mats available for sale on day of sitting.  By reservation only.

VETERANS' DAY

Lecture:  Does Art Restore the Aging Intellect? – 37 Lexington Road – 7:00-9:00pm - Noted educator and author Dr. Douglas H. Powell, will discuss the restorative powers of art on the aging intellect. Dr. Powell is the author of The Nine Myths of Aging and co-author of “Profiles in Cognitive Aging”. Free for Concord Art Association members; $10 non-members

Food Flicks at Concord Art:  Eat Drink Man Woman – 37 Lexington Road – 7:00pm - In conjunction with our exhibit, Bon Appétit: A Visual Treat, we are screening two art/food films that are bound to stir one’s creative juices.

THANKSGIVING

HANUKKAH Begins

Holiday Originals – 37 Lexington Road –
Our annual holiday exhibit features the work of our members and invited artists.  From paintings to jewelry, from sculpture to scarves, there’s something for everyone!

Visit with Santa – 11 Wheeler Road – 3:00pm – 5:00pm - Bring a list & take a picture with Santa. Candy canes & hot cider. Live holiday music by Two for the Show

Gingerbread House Workshops – 11 Wheeler Road - 9:30am, 11:30am & 1:30pm - $35 fee includes: assembled, undecorated gingerbread house on a 12" card board, frosting (gingerbread and frosting made in the farm stand kitchen) , candy for trim, tips from the Farm Stand chefs. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Adult comes at no additional charge. Please, only one adult per child. Reservations are required!

Family Concert: Three LIttle Pigs – 51 Walden Street – 2:00pm and 4:00pm -  Audiences from 6 to 106 will enjoy Paul Patterson’s setting of Roald Dahl’s “Three Lttle Pigs”, narrated by Steve Aveson, and “The Thieving Magpie” by Gioacchino Rossini.  Also featured are the Bedford High School Strings directed by Phil Maffa.

Holiday Pops Concert

Gingerbread House Workshops – 11 Wheeler Road - 9:30am, 11:30am & 1:30pm - $35 fee includes: assembled, undecorated gingerbread house on a 12" card board, frosting (gingerbread and frosting made in the farm stand kitchen) , candy for trim, tips from the Farm Stand chefs. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Adult comes at no additional charge. Please, only one adult per child. Reservations are required!

NEW YEAR'S DAY

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

New Talent, New Work – 51 Walden Street –8:00pm -  The Ehlers Young Artist Competition winner will be featured in a concerto to be determined.  Competition winners will give pre-concert recitals.  This exciting concert also features a world premier of Bernie Hoffer’s Elegy for Solo Violin and String Orchestra with Siri Smedvig and Symphony no. 5 by Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky.

Breaking Legs - written by Tom Dulack and directed by John Alzapiedi -  A wonderful comedy about an aspiring playwright who gets involved with some shady characters in order to finance his new play, this intimate show captures the flavor of small time mobsters, Italian restaurants and the theatre. The gangster biz meets show biz.  Audiences will leave full of laughter and hungry for Italian food.

Winter Concert

ASH WEDNESDAY

Austria, Germany and Boston – 51 Walden Street –8:00pm -  Jan Muller-Szeraws returns to Concord to perform the Concerto for Cello and Orchestra by Boston’s own Gunther Schuller.  Also on the program is a timely performance of haydn’s Symphony no. 101 in D (“Teh CLock”) and “Don Juan” by Richard Strauss.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels-  music and lyrics by David Yazbek, book by Jeffrey Lane, will be directed by Michael McGarty, and music will be directed by Mario Cruz -“What goes around, comes around,” so the saying goes.  Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a whirlwind of twists and turns set in motion by two rival con men competing to swindle the same woman. Set among the breezy beaches and glitzy fashions of the French Riviera, this musical comedy pays tribute to the shows of the 1920s and 1930s, with catchy tunes in the style of Cole Porter and free-wheeling comedy that takes flim-flam to its highest level.

Spring Pops Concert

Town Meeting – Concord-Carlisle Regional High School -All Sessions start at 7:00pm.