Things to See & Do

Meet local pyrography artist Alissa O’Brien at Artisan's Way as she demonstrates her wood-burning technique and discusses her inspirations and her mission. As an artist, Alissa strives to bring attention to simple events in nature that are frequently overlooked or ignored. It is her mission to provide art that creates an awareness of the importance of the natural world. 

November 2, from 1-4 pm

Panel Discussion: Mother Thinkers

Moderated by Kate Holcomb Hale and Helena Wurtzel

Exhibiting artist Nicole Graev Lipson, author of Mothers and Other Fictional Characters

Don't miss this special Halloween event! Take a tour through historic Sleepy Hollow Cemetery with a Concord Museum guide. Learn about the lives and deaths of past Concordians through stories passed down through the generations. One-mile walk, mostly flat sidewalk or pavement; rain or shine. $15 Members | $20 Non-Members

Delve into the mystical world of Tarot cards through the evocative mixed media sculptures by Elisa Adams. Her captivating series, Formed by the Fates: A Journey through the Major Arcana, interprets the mystical symbolism of 22 of the cards, inviting the audience to embark on a meditative and introspective experience with each unique piece. Complementing this journey, abstract encaustic collages by Athena P. Tasiopoulos ignite curiosity and a serene calm with their mesmerizing neutral tones. Avery S. Bramhall joins us with new oil paintings, completing this vibrant show with a burst of color and bold brushstrokes. SHOW RUNS: Oct 15 – Nov 23

Visit the historic Wright Tavern and enjoy a tour, family-friendly outdoor games, music, beer, specialty drinks, food, and more.

Described as “a paragon of the concert pianist” by the LA Examiner and “a standout performer” by The Boston Musical Intelligencer, Georgian-born American pianist Yelena Beriyeva is recognized as a talented artist of her generation. Her powerful yet graceful performances have been showcased on radio and television both nationally and internationally.

Richard Higgins will discuss his new book, "Thoreau’s God", which recovers a central thread in Thoreau’s life and work that has been ignored or dismissed—his personal religiosity and iconoclastic theological vision. Both are woven through Thoreau’s work as a naturalist and his philosophical thought and ethical commitments. Although a harsh critic of historical Christianity, Thoreau was religious to the bone and had a profound sense of the holy. 

Join Salem’s master storyteller, Nathaniel Hawthorne, for a frightful evening of thrills and chills in the gloomy shadow of his Concord haunts! The famous author performs his most frightening tales, as well as the terrifying works of fellow writer, Edgar Allan Poe. Stories include The House of the Seven Gables, The Cask of Amontillado, Annabel Lee, Young Goodman Brown, The Raven, and more.

The orchestra performs music by Michael Torke, Samuel Barber, and Margaret Bonds.  Michael Torke’s Javelin was commissioned by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for its 50th anniversary and performed at the opening ceremony of the Atlanta Summer Olympics in 1996.  Samuel Barber’s lyrical Symphony No. 1 combines the four movements of a classical symphony into a single movement.  Margaret Bond’s Montgomery Variations was composed in 1964 and dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr.  It portrays the early history of the Civil Rights Movement, in particular the Montgomery Bus Boycott and its aftermath. 

October 18 performance at 8:00 pm with a pre-concert talk at 7:15 pm

October 19 performance at 2:30 pm

Artisans Way will once again present the much-anticipated annual showcase of Native American jewelry, animal fetishes, silver pieces, pottery, and more. Hosted by Diane Whitman, this will be the 14th year for this event, which brings to Concord unique pieces created by members of the Navajo Nation, Santo Domingo Pueblo, Zuni, and Acoma Pueblo tribe members.

The public is invited to this free event

Saturday, October 18, from 10:00 - 6:00

Sunday, October 19, from 12:00 - 5:00

During the show, all Native American jewelry and ceramic purchases will be discounted 10%.