Join the MUSIC MAKES ME HAPPY Chorus in exploring Concord’s role in the Abolition era and the Underground Railroad. Sing the spirituals that guided enslaved people to freedom and hear stories of brave Concordians like the Thoreau and Alcott families. Songs include: Go Down, Moses; Follow the Drinking Gourd; Swing Low; Swing Chariot; others. Guest Speaker: Richard Smith has worked ...
Former Governor Charlie Baker and his long-time associate Steven Kadish discuss their method for getting past politics and delivering results in the public and private sectors. Their new book Results is not only about getting things done, but about renewing people’s faith in public service. Together they demonstrate that government can work, which is vital to ensuring the future of ...
In March 2025 we will present American Heritage concerts as part of Concord’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, featuring Concord native Richard Sebring, principal French horn with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a new work we’ve commissioned by composer Jeff Beal for the occasion. We look forward to seeing you this season! Bring the whole family; youth attendance is free. Visit our website for ...
Concord will welcome thousands of visitors in April 2025 for the 250th anniversary of the Shot Heard ‘Round the World. Maybe your out-of-town family or friends will want to come and be part of the fun. Be ready to answer their questions like a pro (Did Paul Revere raise the alarm in Concord? Who shot first? Is this the original ...
Meet music history’s rebels and revolutionaries, from Monteverdi and Beethoven to our contemporaries and witness how, by breaking the rules, these composers changed the course of history. In honor of the 250th anniversary of Concord’s role in the American Revolution, the program will feature the world premiere of Unrest by local composer and CCM faculty member Aaron Jay Myers, commissioned by Concord Conservatory. ...
Indigenous Theater-Maker’s Journey Grapples with Geographic Borders and Cultural Legacies in a Universal Search for Belonging February 28- March 23, 2025 Umbrella Arts, Black Box Theater By Madeline Sayet, Directed by Tara Moses The Umbrella Stage Company is thrilled to mount the New England Premiere of Mohegan theatre-maker Madeline Sayet’s ground-breaking one-woman show, Where We Belong. Performed for the first ...
Are you hosting family and friends for the 250th? Would you like to impress them with what you know about Concord’s history? If you want to update the stories you know and learn new ones, you will want to attend this talk. Public historian Beth van Duzer has updated and expanded some well-known stories using primary sources, such as John ...
Concord-Carlisle High School Concert Band & Lexington High School Bands Present “Sound Revolutions” Including world premieres of new works commissioned to commemorate this historic occasion. The acclaimed Concord-Carlisle High School (CCHS) band program, under the direction of Christopher Noce, proudly announces “Sound Revolutions,” a landmark concert commemorating the 250th anniversary of the first shots fired in the American Revolution. This ...
Reserve your space using the QR code below or link here. Reservations requested but not required. “A Fight for Freedom: Honoring Patriots of Color” is a two-hour live event dedicated to uncovering and honoring the often-overlooked contributions of Black and Indigenous patriots both during the American Revolution and the long struggle for continued expansion of freedom and liberty over the ...
Concord Free Public Library Concert, Rotunda Peter Sykes is one of the most distinguished and versatile keyboard artists performing today. He will be performing a harpsichord concert reflecting music in homes in the American colonial era. Concerts are free and open to the public, but reservations are required. Reservations open at 9 a.m. on the Saturday two weeks before the ...
Join us as we have a Q& A session with members of the Concord250 Committees. Have questions about the Concord250th Celebration? We’ll work to get you the answers. RSVP to the Concord Council on Aging at 978-318-3020
As April 19 gets closer, we’re excited to announce Concord Gets Ready – an initiative to decorate the town! Submit a photo of your decorated porch, door, or mailbox & be entered in a raffle to win a pack of gorgeous goodies donated by local merchants. We’ll be posting ideas, hosting workshops, and making DIY kits available over the next several ...