Things to See & Do

“There is art in the science, and science in the art.” – Marsha Wilcox Ancient Light transforms the Allie Kussin Gallery from Jan 12 - Mar 22 with celestial photography by Marsha Wilcox. Join us for a joint opening reception on Jan 28 at 6 PM celebrating Ancient Light and Carl Ristaino’s Inspirational Jam (RSVPs appreciated).

Carl Ristaino’s imagination comes alive through dynamic jazz scenes and whimsical cityscapes in Inspirational Jam, on view in the Wedge Gallery at The Umbrella Arts Center. Working in acrylics, Ristaino builds layers of bold color that capture the transcendence of live music and fantastical worlds. In his jazz series, Ristaino’s canvases become stages where musicians lean into their instruments, vocalists throw their heads back in ecstatic song, and the audience communes over the pleasure of spontaneous creativity.

The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, directed by Scott Edmiston and dramatized by Christopher Sergel, based on the book by Harper Lee.  Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird opens in a sleepy Alabama town in the midst of the Great Depression, where Scout and her brother, Jem, live with their widowed father, lawyer Atticus Finch. While the children act out stories and muse about their mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley, the facade of their seemingly peaceful town begins to crack when a young black man is accused of a terrible crime. Driven by an unshakeable moral conviction, Atticus defends the man in a trial that sends violent waves through the community, teaching young Scout about prejudice, compassion and the courage to do what is right.

Join us on March 5th for a book club discussion of topics from Is a River Alive? by Robert Macfarlane. Learn more about environmental legal personhood with Yenny Vega Cardenas, President of the International Observatory on the Rights of Nature, member of the IUCN Legal Committee, and the United Nations "Harmony with Nature" expert network, and champion for the Rights of Nature. This event is co-sponsored by OARS, Thoreau Alliance (formerly Thoreau Society), and the Concord Free Public Library.

Witness the evolution of jazz at CCM. Join us for a milestone performance featuring a powerhouse lineup of the faculty and alumni who have shaped our sound for over two decades: Tucker Antell on saxophone, Brian Friedland on piano, Ehud Ettun on bass, Brooke Sofferman on drums, and Phil Sargent on guitar.

Join us for an enchanting evening as handmade lanterns illuminate the historic streets of Concord. No need to register for the Parade. Light Up the Nig. Be a part of Brighter Together, Concord’s inaugural Lantern Parade and Party! With the Concord250 Lantern in the lead and hundreds of creative, handmade lanterns joining in, we will transform the dark, winter night into a celebration of light, creative expression, and community. Muster at 6:00 PM at the Alcott Elementary School. The 15-minute parade will wind through residential streets, ending at a party at the Concord Scout House. https://www.concordlanterns.org/

Prepare for an evening of rare chamber music gems as local harp trio, Trio Oko appears in the Beyond the Notes concert series. Joined by founder and violinist Sarah Whitney, the ensemble presents a colorful program spanning both geography and time, from the refined sound world of Saint-Saëns and Ravel to original compositions and the ethereal soundtracks of Studio Ghibli. In keeping with the mission of Beyond the Notes, audiences are invited to engage directly with the artists by submitting questions, which will be answered live during the performance. Additional questions will be addressed following the concert and in weekly social media features, continuing the series’ commitment to breaking down the traditional barriers between performers and audiences.

Come and learn visible mending, a hands-on, sustainable technique that repairs your favorite textile while adding unique character and style. Bring a few beloved textiles in need of repair. Beginners welcome! Be creative and make new friends!

Come be part of the music at The Umbrella's spring Salt Lick Sessions concert on Friday, March 27, featuring Claire Ernst & Dani Offline.

Claire Ernst is an emerging pop/R&B artist from Nashville who just released her debut full-length album, Oh, Hello!, a vibrant introduction to her artistry. Dani Offline is a songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist making analog R&B for the 21st century.

Don't miss this opportunity to see these emerging artists!

The Concord Orchestra presents “Vignettes.”  The orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, performs a program of Gustav Holst’s A Somerset Rhapsody, Dmitri Shostakovich’s Suite for Variety Orchestra, Georg Philipp Telemann’s Trumpet Concerto in D Major, and Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.  A pre-concert talk is scheduled for 7:15 pm on Saturday. Tickets for adults and seniors are $25. Admission for youth under 18 is free.

 Saturday, March 28, at 8:00 pm

Sunday, March 29, at 2:30 pm 

At the Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden