Things to See & Do

The Umbrella Stage Company is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of “Now. Here. This.” – a musical jaunt that explores humor, heart, and self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of cosmic adventures, four friends share stories about identity, laughter, living, and middle school, all while attempting to step directly into the elusive “present moment.” Hailed by The New York Times as “a blend of good humor and good feeling with an audience-embracing brio that never flags” this new show comes from the creative minds behind “[title of show]”. More than just a musical, it’s a celebration of life, love, connection, and the boundless potential of the human spirit.

EDGE OF DREAMS ARTISTS’ TALK THURSDAY, Oct 3, 6-8 pm Natasha Dikareva and Lyca Blume thread the needle of their immense imaginations with a unique and surprising application of their chosen mediums. Dreams and the unconscious weave through each artist's drawings and paintings: Natasha’s small and large ceramic pieces with her expert drawing and detailed painting as well as Lyca’s free-form renderings with gold leaf on limewashed canvases. Natasha and Lyca have in common the well of their thematic raw material, while their choices in manifesting and creating each of their works is extremely individual and intriguing. Join us at Three Stones Gallery to see their work and hear them speak.

During the month of October, please donate generously for a chance to win a cash raffle prize while supporting Concord Scout House! 60% of donation proceeds support Scouting, dance, and community events at our historic barn venue at 74 Walden Street in Concord Center.

Nearly a half-century after Paddy Chayefsky’s chillingly prescient, Oscar-winning black comedy Network became a cinematic classic, Lee Hall’s potent and provocative new stage adaptation remains as relevant as ever as we grapple with truth, authenticity, and the search for meaning in a digital age. Veteran news anchor Howard Beale isn’t pulling in the viewers. But when his on-air meltdown sparks a revolution, Howard suddenly becomes the biggest thing on TV – a ”mad prophet of the airwaves” determined to speak truth to power, but buffeted by industrial, political and economic forces with ultimately dire consequences.

Join the New England Poetry Club, bringing poets and readers together for over 100 years.  Under the tent at The Old Manse Museum. Featured poets will be Mary Bonina, Patty Crane, and Thomas Olivieri.

Join the Nat'l Park Service for a special 250^th commemoration of the infamous Powder Alarm and patriot militia stealing four brass cannon from the British garrison in Boston on September 14/16, 1774. Enjoy a day of lectures, artillery firing demonstrations, and interactive ranger programs focused around cannons and the politics of 1774. September 14, 2024.

https://www.nps.gov/mima/planyourvisit/special-event.htm

Celebrate our area farmers and pick up the freshest of produce at Ag Day 2024! This annual farmer's market showcases Concord's robust farming community. Enjoy music and more on Main Street in Concord Center.

Sept 7