Things to See & Do

The 2025 Henry David Thoreau Prize for Literary Excellence in Nature Writing, known as the Thoreau Prize, will be awarded to Robert Macfarlane. The Thoreau Prize is a literary award granted annually to an accomplished writer in English who, with a comparable intensity, wishes to speak for nature and embodies the spirit of Thoreau as a gifted writer, insightful naturalist, and ethical thinker. Join the Thoreau Society for a presentation by this year’s award winner, Robert Macfarlane, on June 7, followed by a book signing.

Opera51 presents “A Musical Thriller!"

Sweeney Todd opened on Broadway in 1979 and in the West End of London in 1980. It has been awarded eight Tony Awards, including one for best musical, and inspired the film adaptation by director Tim Burton in 2007.

June 7 at 8:00 pm

June 8 at 2:00 pm