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September 18, 2026

Discover West Concord and find surprises on every corner. From great food to eclectic shops, activities for kids, the arts, and more. West Concord has so much to offer!

Cultural Spotlight

The Harmony of Community at the Concord Conservatory of Music

March 28, 2025

Sara Seng

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The Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) has been a cornerstone of Concord’s cultural life for over 20 years. More than just a music school, CCM prioritizes accessibility and collaboration, where music transforms lives, and the community fosters a sense of belonging for all.

Concord Conservatory of Music

September 15, 2019

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The Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM), founded by local resident Kate Yoder, has been part of the Concord arts community since 2005. The mission of the school is to foster a sense of community through music by providing accessible, high-quality music education and performance opportunities to all. The school offers private and group music instruction and workshops for young people and adults. CCM also partners with generous community sponsors to present a series of local concerts and other musical events throughout the year.

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Concord Conservatory of Music Presents Music & Beer

10/2/26 7:30 pm EDT

51 Walden Performing Arts Center Concord Conservatory of Music Presents Music & Beer

51 Walden Street

Concord, MA

United States

Contact: Sara Seng

What do a masterfully crafted brew and a brilliant piece of music have in common? More than you might think. Presented by Keith Kirchoff, founder of Original Gravity and curator of the evening’s musical program, and Allen Quinn, brewer and co-owner of Armory’s Tomb, this interactive event explores the fascinating connections between sound and taste. Together, they will guide audiences through a series of carefully selected beer and music pairings, sharing insights into the brewing process, the artistry behind the music, and how each enhances the other.

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The Fall Issue is Here!

It’s Fall - time to venture out and explore the places, people, and stories that make this region so special. Begin by planning a day out with our special insert, “An Apple Picking Road Trip.” Our second special guide invites you to spend a day exploring West Concord. Discover the fascinating lives Henry David Thoreau lived after leaving Walden Pond and encounter a possible Hawthorne family curse, a forgotten Yankee hero, and Ruth Robinson Wheeler. And of course, concerts, exhibitions, festivals, walks, talks, and family activities await you throughout the season. Turn to “Things to See & Do this Fall” and “Arts Around Town” for all the details. Happy fall.

When Thoreau Left Walden Pond: Several More Lives to Live

I left the woods for as good a reason as I went there. Perhaps it seemed to me that I had several more lives to live and could not spare any more time for that one.On September 6, 1847, Henry David Thoreau left his one-room house at Walden Pond and returned to Concord. Living at Walden for over two years had been a life-changing experience for the thirty-year-old Thoreau. Wanting to be a writer, he went to the pond to write, and while there he did exactly that. He produced two drafts of A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers. He wrote one lecture about Thomas Carlyle and another about living at the pond called “A History of Myself.” He also penned an essay titled “Ktaadn” about going to Maine in the summer of 1846. And he wrote in his journal almost daily. But what would he do once he was back in Concord?

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19 Things to Do This Fall

Autumn is filled with amazing things to do this year! Here are 19 of them that you won't want to miss.

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