MUSIC
Concord Band
51 Walden | concordband.org
Winter Concert
Warm up a chilly winter evening with the magic of music! Join The Concord Band for their Winter Concert, Music from Warm Places, an enchanting night filled with melodies designed to uplift and inspire. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of music! March 8 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.
Spring Pops!
This year, The Concord Band will present two very different themes in its Spring Pops offering. The first, a performance of North Bridge Portrait by Stephen Bulla, commemorates Concord250 and the historic events surrounding “the shot heard ‘round the world.” The second theme of the evening will be an exciting and innovative program inspired by video games and comics, including Epic Gaming Themes, Guardians of the Galaxy Video Games Live, and more! April 11 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.
Concord Chamber Music Society
Concord Academy Performing Arts Center | ConcordChamberMusic.org
Wendy Putnam, Violin &
Vytas Baksys, Piano
An intriguing program of works by American composers that includes a tribute to the American Revolution with Vieuxtemps’ Souvenir d’Amerique – virtuosic variations on “Yankee Doodle.” March 9 at 3:00 pm at Lexington’s Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library.
Juilliard String Quartet
Founded in 1946 and hailed by The Boston Globe as “the most important American quartet in history,” the ensemble draws on a deep and vital engagement to the classics, while embracing the mission of championing new works, a vibrant combination of the familiar and the daring. April 13 at 3:00 pm at the Concord Academy Performing Arts Center.
Concord Conservatory of Music
1317 Main St | ConcordConservatory.org
Music & Rebels
Discover the rebels and revolutionaries who shaped music history, from Monteverdi and Beethoven to modern innovators. Experience how these composers defied conventions and transformed the course of music history. The program will feature the world premiere of Unrest by local composer and CCM faculty member Aaron Jay Myers. Join CCM faculty speaker Jackson Carruthers as he explores how each featured work challenged the norms of its time, propelling both the artform and its audience into a new era. February 7 at 7:30 pm.
Around Hear
Immerse yourself in a multi-sensory musical experience! Families are invited to enjoy an engaging concert adventure featuring chamber music, captivating visuals, and interactive floor art creation. Somerville’s own chamber ensemble, Around Hear, will perform pieces by J.S. Bach, Dvořák, and local composers Mike Kelley and Dan Sedgwick, whose compositions explore themes as diverse as exoplanets and pigeons! March 22 at 2:00 pm.
Southern Rail
Described by Bluegrass Unlimited magazine as “on the cutting edge of creativity,” the award-winning bluegrass band Southern Rail returns to Concord with high energy exuberant fun and stunning harmonies. Join in the irrepressible good humor! April 26 at 7:00 pm.
Concord Orchestra
51 Walden | ConcordOrchestra.com
American Heritage Concert
Concord Orchestra is proud to present a musical evening that will feature a commission by Jeff Beal celebrating the 250th anniversary of the fight at the Old North Bridge. Also on the program is Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 3 with soloist Richard Sebring, A Sousa Surprise! by Sousa, and Bernstein’s Candide Overture. March 29 at 8:00 pm (7:15 pm pre-concert conductor talk). March 30 at 2:30 pm.
Concord Women’s Chorus
81 Elm St | ConcordWomensChorus.org
Songs of the Revolution
In commemoration of 250 years since the American Revolution began, Diane Taraz takes audiences on a musical journey down the road to rebellion, featuring songs cherished by everyday people, including those who are often overlooked—women and people of color. Her program includes lively ballads, serene hymns, bold marches, heartfelt laments, and tunes composed by both sides to promote either independence or loyalty to the crown. Dressed in an 18th century gown, Diane performs on authentic instruments such as a lap dulcimer and an “English guitar,” a favorite among women of the era. March 23 at 3:00 pm at First Parish in Concord.
Still Heard Round the World: A Celebration of Music Written by and for Women
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the historic battles of Concord and Lexington, Concord Women’s Chorus presents a program of women composers writing for women’s voices. Featuring the texts of famous Concord (and New England) authors (including Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Lidian Jackson Emerson, Martha Lawrence Prescott, and more), the concert features works by Libby Larsen, Melissa Dunphy, Rosephanye Powell, Tara Traxler, and a new arrangement of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s The Concord Hymn. May 3 at 4:00 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church.
VISUAL ARTS
Three Stones Gallery
32 Main St | threestonesgallery.com
Onward
The first show of the new year features illuminating pastels by Cindy Crimmin and flowing abstract paintings by Rachel Korn. New guest artist Britt Snyder captures haunting memories in a classical figurative style with a delicately blurred palette, as if looking through a frosted window. On display through February 16.
Paint, Pencil, Paper
This show features cityscapes by Kevin Kusiolek, mixed media works on paper by Mara Wagner, and floral drawings by Alice Rosa. New works by Judy Bramhall, Ray Ciemny, Cindy Cremmin, and Jillian Demeri will also be on display. February 19 – March 30. Reception: March 1 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
Merill Comeau, Past is the Presant
Liberty’s Reach
In celebration of the spirit of our country’s early Patriots, this show highlights the theme of Transcendentalism with textile creations by Merill Comeau, Kimberley Harding, Karen Henderson, Lucy Nims-LaFleche, and Ellen Solari. New works by Daryl Burnett, Patti Ganek, Natasha Dikareva, and Kevin Kusiolek will also be on display. April 2 –
May 11. Reception: April 10 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
The Umbrella
Arts Center
40 Stow Street | TheUmbrellaArts.org
2025 Artrageous Gala & Auction
Mark your calendars for a wicked good night featuring a celebration of this year’s Elizabeth Cochary Gross Stewardship of the Arts honoree Gregory Maguire! Former Umbrella board member, fierce advocate of children’s literacy, and devoted steward of the arts, Gregory is a celebrated novelist and the best-selling author of Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West which inspired the Tony award-winning musical and two-part film adaptation. He is the co-founder of the nonprofit organization Children’s Literature New England, whose aim is focusing attention on the significance of literature in the lives of children. April 5
Kat O’Connor, The Menagerie 2023
Twice the Speed of Bliss
Paintings and Drawings by Kat O’Connor
Kat O’Connor is a full-time artist and art instructor living outside of Boston, Massachusetts. She has lead painting classes in Texas, New Mexico, Italy, Greece, and throughout New England. Kat says, “For me, swimming is a metaphor for painting. The painter and the viewer enter the same space but experience it in different ways. Some elements are sharp and specific. Some elements are abstracted and can be interpreted in multiple ways. Darkness might be water or the depths of space. Bits of light could be air bubbles or stars.” January 13 – March 23
THEATRE
Concord Players
51 Walden St | concordplayers.org
Shakespeare In Love
It’s 1593 in London, and William Shakespeare, a struggling playwright and occasional actor, is desperately trying to complete his latest work, Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate’s Daughter. Enter Viola de Lesseps, a young woman with dreams of performing on stage—a forbidden ambition in an era when only men are allowed to act. Disguised as a man, Viola auditions and lands a leading role in Will’s play—and in his heart. Based on the Academy Award-winning film, Shakespeare in Love is a delightful blend of humor, romance, and drama, offering a whimsical reimagining of the muse behind Shakespeare’s immortal Juliet and the timeless love story he brought to life. February 14 – March 1
The Umbrella Arts Center
40 Stow St | TheUmbrellaArts.org
Where We Belong
Don’t miss the New England premier of Where We Belong as an indigenous theatre-maker journeys across geographic borders, personal history, and cultural legacies in search of a place to belong. In 2015, Mohegan theatre-maker Madeline Sayet traveled to England to pursue a PhD in Shakespeare, echoing the path her ancestors took in the 1700's and leading to a remarkable journey of self-discovery. This ground-breaking, one-woman event weaves together humor, searing insight, and the timeless power of storytelling, to explore the importance of honoring our roots and the universal quest for belonging/where we belong. February 28 - March 23.
