In July 1776 the citizens of Concord listened to the reading of the Declaration of Independence and then voted to accept. The Wright Tavern and Freedom's Way are sponsoring an event to recreate this experience on the steps of First Parish in Concord. Come hear and discuss the reading of the greatest document ever written. Then, we will vote on its ratification.&nbsp; Reception to follow.&nbsp; The time is 1:00 - 3:00.&nbsp;

Local Event: Declaring Independence:  Then and Now in Concord

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Declaring Independence:  Then and Now in Concord

In July 1776 the citizens of Concord listened to the reading of the Declaration of Independence and then voted to accept.  The...

Concord Museum

Henry David Thoreau is known for the two years he spent living at Walden Pond.&nbsp; Did you know that he lived in other homes in Concord throughout his life?&nbsp;&nbsp;Take a tour of the domestic side of Thoreau’s&nbsp;wholly human&nbsp;life visiting the homes where he lived and hearing the stories told of him by family and friends. 
$15 Members | $25 Non-Members. Includes same-day admission to the Concord Museum.

Local Event: A Walk in Thoreau’s Concord

A Walk in Thoreau’s Concord

Henry David Thoreau is known for the two years he spent living at Walden Pond.  Did you know that he lived in other homes in...

Come to The Umbrella for free family fun! Drop by any time during the two-hour time block to create a story-time-worthy character puppet, led by one of our talented instructors! Open to all ages and abilities. Registration appreciated (not required).&nbsp;
Mark your calendars and register for our summer sessions: Saturday, July 11: 2:00 - 4:00 PM Saturday, August 8: 2:00 - 4:00 PM&nbsp;
Please Note: At the July and August Free Family Day programs, an Umbrella Arts Center photographer will be taking photos of the program for future Umbrella Arts advertisements. If you do not wish to have your photograph taken, please notify the photographer at that time.

Local Event: Free Family Day

Free Family Day

Come to The Umbrella for free family fun! Drop by any time during the two-hour time block to create a story-time-worthy...

Bruce Freeman Trail & White Pond (July) |  Massport North (August)  

Wednesday, July 15th 9:00 AM - An easy 2.5-mile walk along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail to a loop through White Pond Reservation. Park and meet at the Ellen Garrison Building at Concord Middle School.
Wednesday, August 19th 9:00 AM – Walk Massport North Section – A 2.5-mile walk on Massport property through Concord and Bedford. The trails are mostly in shady woods. Park and meet at the parking area along the street across from 445 Bedford Street, just beyond the Concord/Bedford town line. Call the COA to sign up AT 978-318-3020.

Local Event: Group Hikes with Bob White in July and August

Group Hikes with Bob White in July and August

Wednesday, July 15th 9:00 AM - An easy 2.5-mile walk along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail to a loop through White Pond...

Nashoba Brooks School

Join us for a vibrant outdoor music celebration featuring a diverse lineup of genres from folk and bluegrass to jazz and a capella. These events are free and open to the public, so grab a blanket, pack a picnic, and bring along a friend for a rain-or-shine evening of live entertainment. For more information, call 978-369-4591 x 2505.

Local Event: Summer Concert Series at Nashoba Brooks School

Summer Concert Series at Nashoba Brooks School

Join us for a vibrant outdoor music celebration featuring a diverse lineup of genres from folk and bluegrass to jazz and a...

The Concord Band, directed by James O’Dell, will be performing at 51 Walden Performing Arts Center in Concord on Thursday, July 16 at 7:15pm. The theme of this concert is “Boston Liberties” and will feature pieces commissioned by the Band, as well as spirited works by John Philip Sousa, Clare Grundman, and Jay Chattaway. The venue at 51 Walden is fully air conditioned; the concert is free and donations are gratefully accepted.

Local Event: Concord Band Summer Concert at 51 Walden: “Boston Liberties”

Concord Band Summer Concert at 51 Walden:...

The Concord Band, directed by James O’Dell, will be performing at 51 Walden Performing Arts Center in Concord on Thursday, July...

Concord Band Summer Concert at 51 Walden: “Boston Liberties”

Join us for a free community concert series featuring diverse musical acts ranging from folk and bluegrass to jazz and a capella. This rain-or-shine event is open to the public; simply bring a blanket, a picnic, and a friend to enjoy live music on the lawn.&nbsp;For more information, call 978-369-4591 x 2505.

Local Event: Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

Join us for a free community concert series featuring diverse musical acts ranging from folk and bluegrass to jazz and a...

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

Join artist Moko Fukuyama for a special sunset conversation in the Sculpture Park. Fukuyama will speak about her large-scale installation <a href="https://thetrustees.org/content/moko-fukuyama-menagerie/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Menagerie</a> (2024), a vivid, open-structured sculpture that transforms salvaged trees into an array of hand-carved, lure-like forms.
Fukuyama will discuss how her practice is guided by the forms of salvaged wood, as well as her interest in human desire and sustainability. Influenced by a reverence for nature rooted in Shinto thought, her work invites us to think deeply about our relationship to the environment.
As the sun sets across the Sculpture Park, experience Menagerie in a new light and hear directly from the artist about the ideas, materials, and processes behind this compelling work.Learn more and register at:&nbsp;<a href="https://thetrustees.org/event/447020/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">thetrustees.org/event/447020/</a>

Local Event: Sunset Talk with Moko Fukuyama

Sunset Talk with Moko Fukuyama

Join artist Moko Fukuyama for a special sunset conversation in the Sculpture Park. Fukuyama will speak about her large-scale...

As the country celebrates its 250th Anniversary, enjoy a staged reading and discussion of the new play&nbsp;Walt Whitman’s American Dream&nbsp;by Sarah Vander Schaaff, directed by Brendon Fox, Artistic Director of the renowned Peterborough Players. A juicy biopic, the play&nbsp;stirs&nbsp;the bigger questions still at the heart of our experience;&nbsp;the ensemble of characters includes&nbsp;Concord’s own, Ralph Waldo Emerson. This is a rare chance to see this play as it makes its way across the country. In Partnership with Whitman Crossing and Peterborough Players. 
Join us&nbsp;starting&nbsp;at&nbsp;6:30pm&nbsp;for a reception&nbsp;outside in the courtyard before the performance.&nbsp;Drinks at the reception are included in the tickets.

Local Event: Walt Whitman’s American Dream 

Walt Whitman’s American Dream 

As the country celebrates its 250th Anniversary, enjoy a staged reading and discussion of the new play Walt Whitman’s American...

Fruitlands Museum

Pack a picnic and enjoy the sunset at Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, MA. Join the Concord Band, directed by James O’Dell, on the concert lawn this summer as the Band returns to the Fruitlands Outdoor Stage for its 41st season of live music. Concerts start at 7:15pm. The theme of the July 23 concert will be “A Little Night Music” featuring Concord Band small ensembles. Bring your favorite fare, enjoy stunning sunset views, and settle in for an evening of music performed by a variety of small groups of band members. Bring a blanket and lawn chairs - there’s plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the evening. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. Limited seating is available on the patio. Both the patio and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. $10/non-members, $5/members, children under 6 free. To purchase tickets in advance, visit the website <a href="https://thetrustees.org/program/concerts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thetrustees.org/program/concerts</a>. In the event of inclement weather, check the same site for cancellations.

Local Event: Concord Band Concert at Fruitlands Museum: “A Little Night Music”

Concord Band Concert at Fruitlands Museum: “A...

Pack a picnic and enjoy the sunset at Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, MA.  Join the Concord Band, directed by James O’Dell, on...

Concord Band Concert at Fruitlands Museum: “A Little Night Music”

New England Shirdi Sai Temple

In today’s fast-paced world, helping children develop strong values like respect, cooperation, and humility lays the foundation for a confident and happy life. This program offers a gentle and engaging way for children to learn and practice these values in a supportive environment.
We warmly invite children ages 5–10 to a joyful and meaningful Values-Based Children’s Program designed to nurture positive thinking, inner strength, and good character from an early age.
Give your child the gift of confidence and values—register today!Registration link : <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987546755850?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/1987546755850?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>

Local Event: Values for Life : A Children's Program (Ages 5- 10)

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Values for Life : A Children's Program (Ages 5-...

In today’s fast-paced world, helping children develop strong values like respect, cooperation, and humility lays the foundation...

Values for Life : A Children's Program (Ages 5- 10)

Join us for an incredible season of live music featuring everything from folk, funk, and bluegrass to a capella performances. These events are free and open to the public, rain or shine—so pack a picnic, grab a blanket, and bring a friend for a wonderful evening of community and sound.&nbsp;For more information, call 978-369-4591 x 2505.

Join us for an incredible season of live music featuring everything from folk, funk, and bluegrass to a capella performances....

Walden Street

Come down to Concord Center on August 1st, 10am-3pm. There will be sales, shopping, live music, food, and fun!

Local Event: Summer Sidewalk Sale in Concord Center! 

Summer Sidewalk Sale in Concord Center! 

Come down to Concord Center on August 1st, 10am-3pm. There will be sales, shopping, live music, food, and fun!


Join us for an incredible series of outdoor performances featuring folk, funk, jazz, and a capella music. These events are free and open to the public, offering the perfect opportunity to bring a blanket, a picnic, and enjoy live music rain or shine.&nbsp;For more information, call 978-369-4591 x 2505.

Join us for an incredible series of outdoor performances featuring folk, funk, jazz, and a capella music. These events are free...

Join us for an evening of society to celebrate the illustrious literary and&nbsp;transcendentalist&nbsp;history of Concord.&nbsp;with&nbsp;wine, beer, and other beverages in the courtyard, followed by a tour of our singular Thoreau and Emerson collections. 
Your ticket includes drinks outside in the courtyard before the tour, which begins at 7:15 pm. 
Co-sponsored by The Thoreau Alliance.
$15 Members | $25 Non-Members

Local Event: Concord’s Literary Lineage | History Happy Hour

Concord’s Literary Lineage | History Happy Hour

Join us for an evening of society to celebrate the illustrious literary and transcendentalist history of Concord. with wine,...

Join Curator and Director of Exhibitions Christie Jackson and Curator David Wood for a gallery talk in the new special exhibition&nbsp;Revolutionary Legacies.&nbsp;
Free with Museum admission. Members visit free.

Local Event: Curator Spotlight Talk: Revolutionary Legacies 

Curator Spotlight Talk: Revolutionary Legacies 

Join Curator and Director of Exhibitions Christie Jackson and Curator David Wood for a gallery talk in the new special...

Come to The Umbrella for free family fun! Drop by any time during the two-hour time block to create a story-time-worthy character puppet, led by one of our talented instructors! Open to all ages and abilities. Registration appreciated (not required).&nbsp;
Mark your calendars and register for our summer sessions: Saturday, July 11: 2:00 - 4:00 PM Saturday, August 8: 2:00 - 4:00 PM&nbsp;
Please Note: At the July and August Free Family Day programs, an Umbrella Arts Center photographer will be taking photos of the program for future Umbrella Arts advertisements. If you do not wish to have your photograph taken, please notify the photographer at that time.

Award-winning Firelight Theatre Workshop presents&nbsp;We Were Friends: To Bed/Eggs, an episodic project of Firelight’s playful reimagining of Margaret Fuller and Ralph Waldo Emerson’s profound friendship set in today’s world.&nbsp;A late-night phone conversation between Ralph and Margaret takes the form of a radio play in which music, film, voice, and the hypnotic hum of a sleep apnea machine lead the two friends into territory both more intimate and less certain than any they’ve experienced in each other’s presence. This episode will be followed by a talkback with Firelight’s actors and writers.
$15 Members | $25 Non-Members

Local Event: We Were Friends: To Bed/Eggs    

We Were Friends: To Bed/Eggs    

Award-winning Firelight Theatre Workshop presents We Were Friends: To Bed/Eggs, an episodic project of Firelight’s playful...

<a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/yeonsookim" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Visiting Artist Workshop with Yeonsoo Kim</a> “Breathing Volume: Traditional Onggi and Buncheong Expression” Saturday, August 15 (demonstration only) &amp; Sunday, August 16 (hands-on workshop) | 10 AM - 4 PM Cost: Saturday only: $75 | Saturday &amp; Sunday: $165




Join us for a weekend workshop with visiting artist Yeonsoo Kim as he guides participants through the history of traditional Korean earthenware Onggi vessels, their production and significance, and how he incorporates these functional jars into expressive contemporary narratives. Kim will demonstrate the unique coil construction methods of Onggi pots and share the vibrant surface decoration techniques that illustrate his work.
Saturday is a demonstration only that will focus on the "Breathing Volume" of Onggi. Following an artist talk on the history of Korean earthenware, Kim will demonstrate the traditional "Tarae-ssaki" (coiling) and "Su-re-jil" (paddling) methods. Participants will see how rhythmic paddling creates structural integrity and dynamic volume in large-scale vessels. Saturday registration is open to all; no experience necessary.
Sunday is a hands-on workshop dedicated to the traditional Buncheong techniques of Sanggam (inlay) and Bakji (sgraffito). Participants will learn how to apply white slip over a darker clay body to create high-contrast imagery. Practicing on their own vessels and small demonstration tiles, participants will explore how to carve out negative space (Bakji) and inlay fine lines (Sanggam) to translate personal narratives onto the clay surface. Sunday registration requires Saturday participation. Participants are encouraged to bring a leather-hard vessel to decorate; Umbrella will provide tiles for practice. Some ceramics experience recommended.

Local Event: Visiting Artist Workshop with Yeonsoo Kim

Visiting Artist Workshop with Yeonsoo Kim

Visiting Artist Workshop with Yeonsoo Kim “Breathing Volume: Traditional Onggi and Buncheong Expression” Saturday, August 15...

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Sudbury Native Brings Pelvic Health PT to the Community

Harbor Strength Pelvic Health

Residents now have access to specialized pelvic floor physical therapy close to home as Harbor Strength Pelvic Health opens. Founded by Doctor of Physical Therapy Maggie Curtis, Harbor Strength Pelvic Health provides one-on-one care for pregnancy, postpartum recovery, pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, prolapse, core weakness, and other pelvic health concerns. Every treatment plan is personalized, with hour-long appointments focused on helping patients return to the activities they love. For owner Maggie Curtis, opening the clinic is especially meaningful. As a Sudbury native, she's excited to bring specialized pelvic health services back to the community she calls home. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to provide this level of care in the town where I grew up. My goal is to make expert pelvic health physical therapy more accessible so people don't have to travel far to receive the support they deserve." Harbor Strength Pelvic Health offers treatment for individuals during pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and beyond, with a whole-body approach that addresses movement, strength, and function.

Residents now have access to specialized pelvic floor physical therapy close to home as Harbor Strength Pelvic Health opens. Founded by Doctor of...

128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Stays Independent

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128 Announces Local Independent Ownership For Good One question that Ryan Williams, President of 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, and Electric, keeps getting is: “Did you sell?” and the answer is always In recent years, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other home services have seen significant consolidation. In Greater Boston, 128 is one of the only home service companies that remain local, private, and independently-owned. This led Williams to seek out organizations that aren't just in business to sell, but to thrive long-term. He found the Tugboat Institute®, focusing on value, purpose, and people-driven businesses planning to remain independently-owned for 100+ years through their Certified Evergreen® status. 128 applied with the help of its entire team and received the honor of becoming Certified Evergreen® a year later. Watch 128's announcement here: https://youtu.be/g5rsiZW7B1k?si=KeR42U8H9GXnCJkH Does this impact customers? Customers want reliability and support for years down the road from their home service company, and choosing an independently-owned company can reduce uncertainties. Does this impact tradespeople? Ownership can influence company culture, communication, alignment, and priorities. With a labor shortage, it's important there are industry leaders willing to continually invest in education, which 128 is proud to offer its own school. Choose Local and Independent. 128 is proud to announce its continued local and independent ownership to bring stability and confidence to employees, customers, and communities for generations. Williams states that "128 answers to its customers and employees, not investors", and is not for sale. 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, and Electric was founded in 1992 and is a top home service company in Eastern MA. 128 is known for its 5-star service, base+ membership, Finish Strong Friday®, and its Red Sox partnership. Book with 128 today: 781-451-1017 or https://www.128plumbing.com/ Media contact: happipr.com

128 Announces Local Independent Ownership For Good One question that Ryan Williams, President of 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, and Electric,...

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Declaring Independence: Then and Now in Concord

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