Umbrella Arts

Umbrella Arts presents... <a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/production/bat-boy-musical" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL</a> | September 25 - November 8, 2026 in Concord, MA
THE STORY: Half-bat, half-boy, ripped from the tabloid headlines, and thrust into the spotlight! In this camp horror comedy, a misunderstood monster seeks a place to belong. Taken in by a veterinarian, endeared to his adopted sister Shelly, and reviled by the locals, mild-mannered “Edgar” searches fiercely for a place he can truly be himself. Set to an eclectic pop-rock score by Laurence O'Keefe (Legally Blonde, Heathers the Musical), Edgar’s wild journey is a hilarious satire and an offbeat fable for the outsider in all of us.
BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL is recommended for mature audiences, teens and up. <a href="https://www.theumbrellaarts.org/bat-boy" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Learn more.</a>
CALENDAR:
<ul><li>Playing: Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 3:00 PM (with exceptions for select performance times)</li><li>Previews: Friday &amp; Saturday, September 25 &amp; 26, 7:30 PM, free for students and educators with advanced purchase and valid school ID&nbsp;</li><li>Press Opening: Sunday, September 27, 3:00 PM</li><li><a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/class/kidcare-performances" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">KidCare:</a> Sunday, September 18, 5:30 PM (pre-registration required)</li></ul>
ABOUT OUR SPECIAL EVENTS &amp; OPPORTUNITIES:
Preview performances are free for students and educators with advance reservation and a valid form of school ID! For details about how to claim your ticket(s), contact <a href="mailto:Learn@theUmbrellaArts.org">Learn@theUmbrellaArts.org</a>.
Press Openings are for members of the press, yes, as well as subscribers, friends, family, the most passionate theater lovers, and ardent arts supporters. Join us in the lobby after the show for refreshments, including a beautiful celebration cake themed to the production.&nbsp;
This Halloween, start the spookiest night of the year with us in haunting, historic Concord! October 31 show attendees will enjoy a photobooth experience at our step-and-repeat, a costume contest with bloody good prizes, a la carte themed concessions and drinks, and a mini art bazaar filled with spooky arts and oddities.
KidCare is Umbrella Arts' program that invites caregivers to attend select performances while their child(ren) engage in production-inspired art activities on-site. It's better access to cultural events, plus a shared arts experience for families to talk about on the way home.&nbsp;
Story and Book by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe Licensed under agreement with Weekly World News Directed by Jeremy Johnson

Local Event: Bat Boy: The Musical

Middlesex County

Concord

Massachusetts

Bat Boy: The Musical

Umbrella Arts presents... BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL | September 25 - November 8, 2026 in Concord, MA
THE STORY: Half-bat, half-boy,...

<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpfvDq2t3chKnDe266szBX4T1QDqmmJYNYGd9cbDLMdSaNIA/viewform?usp=publish-editor" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Joint Opening Reception</a>
Tuesday, October 6, 6 - 8 PM (<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpfvDq2t3chKnDe266szBX4T1QDqmmJYNYGd9cbDLMdSaNIA/viewform?usp=publish-editor" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">RSVP appreciated</a>)

Experience colorful, purposeful art that will awe and inspire, and celebrate all four of our Fall Gallery Artists at this free joint opening reception at Umbrella Arts.

Enjoy light refreshments as you browse the three indoor gallery spaces and hear from all the artists about their process, vision, and body of work that is on display indoors and at the outdoor Art Ramble at nearby Hapgood Wright Town Forest.

The mediums of mosaic, mixed media, textile sculpture, and ceramic installation are all represented in this fall’s free visual arts exhibitions:
<ul><li><a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/being-human" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">On Being Human:</a> Mosaic Meditations by Cynthia Fisher</li><li><a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/menjunjeamalgamation" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Menjunje/Amalgamation:</a> An Exploration of Language and Identity by Shelly "Lola" Freund</li><li><a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/whorl" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Whorl:</a> Vertical Gallery Activation by Debra Fleury</li><li><a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/2026-art-ramble-disperse" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Disperse:</a> 2026 Art Ramble by Helen Duncan</li></ul>

Local Event: Joint Opening Reception

Joint Opening Reception

Joint Opening Reception
Tuesday, October 6, 6 - 8 PM (RSVP appreciated)

Experience colorful, purposeful art that will awe and...

<a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/being-human" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">On Being Human: Mosaic Meditations by Cynthia Fisher</a> September 18 - December 20, 2026 in the Allie Kussin Main Gallery


Opening Reception: Tuesday, October 6, 6 - 8 PM (<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpfvDq2t3chKnDe266szBX4T1QDqmmJYNYGd9cbDLMdSaNIA/viewform?usp=publish-editor" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">RSVP appreciated</a>) Mosaic Activity: during <a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/class/free-family-days-0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Free Family Day</a>, Saturday, October 10, 2 - 4 PM (registration appreciated) Artist Talk: Wednesday, November 7, 3 - 4 PM (<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSde9KiAuLWz3AauB45otzeY0LLyPmln4QOpdnXHCuz6nWAypw/viewform" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">RSVP appreciated</a>)



Driven by curiosity and a background in Wildlife Biology, Cynthia Fisher has created varied and philosophical works that seek to elevate mosaics beyond the world of craft and into fine art. Through inspiring cultural conversations, Fisher aims to engage the viewer in questioning our impact on the natural world.

Utilizing a wide range of materials, including vitreous glass and broken pottery, the tactile and textured nature of the medium forces us to share the space. Prompting questions about how we currently engage with the world around us and how it may engage with us. Through her works, she explores our environmental impact on our planet, addressing not only the greatness of human life, but our responsibility towards the natural world.

“I do have reasons for hope: our clever brains, the resilience of nature, the indomitable human spirit, and above all, the commitment of young people when they’re empowered to take action.” - Jane Goodall



The Umbrella Arts Galleries are free and open to all.

Local Event: On Being Human: Mosaic Meditations by Cynthia Fisher

On Being Human: Mosaic Meditations by Cynthia...

On Being Human: Mosaic Meditations by Cynthia Fisher September 18 - December 20, 2026 in the Allie Kussin Main...

On Being Human: Mosaic Meditations by Cynthia Fisher

<a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/whorl" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Whorl: Vertical Gallery Activation by Debra Fleury</a> September 23, 2026 - February 26, 2027


Opening Reception: Tuesday, October 6, 6 - 8 PM (<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpfvDq2t3chKnDe266szBX4T1QDqmmJYNYGd9cbDLMdSaNIA/viewform?usp=publish-editor" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">RSVP appreciated</a>) Drop-in Drawing Activity: during <a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/class/free-family-days-0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Free Family Day</a>, Saturday, October 10, 2 - 4 PM (registration appreciated)


Our inaugural Vertical Gallery Activation features a multi-media installation from Massachusetts artist Debra Fleury. Influenced by the human experience, Fleury’s work seeks to encourage exploration and evoke a sense of joy and wonder.

Translucent fabric has been painted in a watercolor effect and sewn together, creating channels and undulating patterns that are then filled with wire. Through this process, “a hidden internal world is made visible, giving shape to what is deeply felt but not easily named.” The work’s suggestion of structure and mercurial nature constantly transforms the piece, allowing for a range of viewing experiences.

Fleury’s installation evokes a sense of curiosity in the viewer as they explore and experience the energy and evolution of her work in real time.

The Umbrella Arts Galleries are free and open to all.

Local Event: Whorl: Vertical Gallery Activation by Debra Fleury

Whorl: Vertical Gallery Activation by Debra Fleury

Whorl: Vertical Gallery Activation by Debra Fleury September 23, 2026 - February 26, 2027


Opening Reception: Tuesday, October...

<a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/menjunjeamalgamation" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Menjunje/Amalgamation: An Exploration of Language and Identity by Shelly “Lola” Freund</a>
September 23 - November 16, 2026 in the Wedge Gallery

Opening Reception: Tuesday, October 6, 6 - 8 PM (<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpfvDq2t3chKnDe266szBX4T1QDqmmJYNYGd9cbDLMdSaNIA/viewform?usp=publish-editor" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">RSVP appreciated</a>)
Drop-in Fingerpainting Activity: during<a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/class/free-family-days-0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Free Family Day</a>, Saturday, October 10, 2 - 4 PM (registration appreciated)
Artist Talk: Friday, October 23, 5 - 6 PM - Artist Talk (<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1IELEKx5pFJ3B23YnJc7ZJkZ0xB2uC1V_amqPSfiGT__V5g/viewform" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">RSVP appreciated</a>)

Artist Shelly “Lola” Freund utilizes brightly colored renditions of her own fingerprints and objects reminiscent of family keepsakes to reflect on her multicultural identity. By using her own body as the subject of her work, Freund asks us to consider how identity is categorized and interpreted in our modern world.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Freund’s sweeping canvases feature vibrant pinks and blues that shimmer with the additions of rhinestones, glitter, and copper. As light bounces from one canvas to the next, the viewer is taken on a journey through the artist’s own diasporic origins. Whorls of string create pathways, as she weaves between English, Spanish, and Hebrew, reflected amongst the titles.

Freund’s painted geographies ask us to engage with questions of multiculturalism, social tensions, and attempt to identify the line between assimilation and acculturation.

The Umbrella Arts Galleries are free and open to all.

Local Event: Menjunje/Amalgamation: An Exploration of Language and Identity by Shelly “Lola” Freund

Menjunje/Amalgamation: An Exploration of...

Menjunje/Amalgamation: An Exploration of Language and Identity by Shelly “Lola” Freund
September 23 - November 16, 2026 in the...

Menjunje/Amalgamation: An Exploration of Language and Identity by Shelly “Lola” Freund

Join us on Saturday, October 10 from 2 - 4 PM for an afternoon filled with art, crafts, and fun as we open up our galleries for Free Family Day! View our open gallery spaces featuring three new Fall exhibitions and participate in free drop-in crafts with our exhibiting artists, including artist-led tours of this year's Concord Art Ramble!

Programming:
<ul><li>Mosaic Coaster Making with Cynthia Fisher in Room 201, Drop-in 2-4pm</li><li>Artist Walk and Talk with Helen Duncan in the Hapgood Wright Town Forest<ul><li>Tours take place at 2pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm, and 3:30pm</li></ul></li><li>Fingerprint Painting with Shelly Freund in Room 223, Drop-in 2-4pm</li><li>Energy Drawing in The Gallery Space with Debra Fleury, Drop-in 2-4pm</li><li>Education Teacher event TBD</li></ul>

All galleries and activities free and open to all.

Local Event: Autumn Art: A Free Family Day Event

Autumn Art: A Free Family Day Event

Join us on Saturday, October 10 from 2 - 4 PM for an afternoon filled with art, crafts, and fun as we open up our galleries for...

Umbrella Arts presents... <a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/i-and-you" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">I AND YOU</a>, playing October 9 - November 22, 2026 in Concord, MA

THE STORY: A homebound teen and an unexpected visitor clash over a Walt Whitman assignment that will lead them to a stunning epiphany. Caroline is sharp-witted, guarded, and sardonic as Anthony is athletic, sensitive, and popular, but as they debate ecstatic poetry, life and love, youth and mortality, they discover they are more connected than they may seem. A luminous play from America’s most-produced playwright Lauren Gunderson, I and You is a genuinely funny, deeply moving ode to all the unseen ways we are connected.


CALENDAR:
<ul><li>Playing: Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 3:00 PM (with exceptions for select performance times)</li><li>Previews: Friday &amp; Saturday, October 9 &amp; 10, 7:30 PM, free for students and educators with advance purchase and valid school ID</li><li>Press Opening: Sunday, October 11, 6:00 PM</li><li><a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/class/kidcare-performances" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">KidCare</a>: Sunday, October 18, 2:00 PM</li></ul>
ABOUT OUR SPECIAL EVENTS &amp; OPPORTUNITIES Preview performances are free for students and educators with advance reservation and a valid form of school ID! For details about how to claim your ticket(s), contact Learn@theUmbrellaArts.org.
Press Openings are for members of the press, yes, as well as subscribers, friends, family, the most passionate theater lovers, and ardent arts supporters. Join us in the lobby after the show for refreshments, including a beautiful celebration cake themed to the production.&nbsp;
<a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/class/kidcare-performances" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">KidCare</a> is Umbrella Arts' program that invites caregivers to attend select performances while their child(ren) engage in production-inspired art activities on-site. It's better access to cultural events, plus a shared arts experience for families to talk about on the way home.
By Lauren Gunderson Directed by Michelle Aguillon I AND YOU is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. <a href="https://www.concordtheatricals.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.ConcordTheatricals.com</a>


Adult: $62 | Senior: $56 | Student $20

Local Event: I and You

I and You

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Nashua Church of Christ

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Fall season starts Monday, September 28, 7pm, at Nashua Church of Christ. Director Leon Grande will have you making music in no time, whether you can read music or not. This fall our theme is “Horn Bands from the 60’s, 70’s &amp; 80’s”, including Earth Wind &amp; Fire, Chicago, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Tower of Power, Gloria Estefan, Paul Simon, Gladys Knight, Toto, Steely Dan, and even a tribute to the late Dolly Parton.&nbsp;Come try it out risk-free! Find your voice. Feed your spirit. Make new friends. For more information, visit our website RockVoices.com

Local Event: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

Hillsborough County

Nashua

New Hampshire

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY...

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Fall season starts Monday, September 28, 7pm, at Nashua...

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

American Legion Post 221

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Fall season starts Thursday, October 1, 7pm, at American Legion Post 221. Director Tim Bongiovanni will have you making music in no time, whether you can read music or not. This fall our theme is “Horn Bands from the 60’s, 70’s &amp; 80’s”, including Earth Wind &amp; Fire, Chicago, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Tower of Power, Gloria Estefan, Paul Simon, Gladys Knight, Toto, Steely Dan, and even a tribute to the late Dolly Parton.&nbsp;Come try it out risk-free! Find your voice. Feed your spirit. Make new friends. For more information, visit our website RockVoices.com

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Fall season starts Thursday, October 1, 7pm, at American...

Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History

Join NobleSpirit at the Spellman Museum for a special Appraisal Roadshow and discover the stories — and potential value — behind the items you’ve collected, inherited, or tucked away over the years.
Guests are invited to bring a wide variety of collectibles and historical material for evaluation, including stamps, coins, paper money, gold &amp; silver jewelry, space &amp; aerospace memorabilia, vintage technology and computing, signed material and autographs, cryptology and code-related artifacts, pop culture collectibles, and historical artifacts.
Whether you’ve inherited a collection, are downsizing, settling an estate, or simply want to learn more about an unusual item, our specialists will be available to help identify, evaluate, and provide insight into what you have.
There is no obligation to sell. For items or collections that may be a good fit for the marketplace, information will also be available about consignment opportunities and upcoming live auctions.
Bring your albums, boxes, collections, documents, memorabilia, and curiosities — you may be surprised by what you have.
Saturday, October 3
10am - 4pm 
Spellman Museum of Stamps &amp; Postal History 
Weston, Massachusetts Reserve your appointment today at:
<a href="https://www.noblespirit.com/roadshow" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">noblespirit.com/roadshow</a>

Local Event: Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum

Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal...

Join NobleSpirit at the Spellman Museum for a special Appraisal Roadshow and discover the stories — and potential value —...

Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum

First Church Unitarian

Come and hear an award-winning musical act! You don't want to miss it. For more info: concert@fculittle.orgTo purchase tickets: <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-fcu-folk-festival?fbclid=IwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzUXRxV3VXMVZaWnpNZ2V0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHorSlFK9uTZGwV4hra7eJFodr2AgVKaRUMNfqPBmW0f_QrDsSHB6B0eBmfId_aem_CzQprumDr0_IR1JC2sP5Eg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-fcu-folk-festival</a><a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-fcu-folk-festival?fbclid=IwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzUXRxV3VXMVZaWnpNZ2V0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHorSlFK9uTZGwV4hra7eJFodr2AgVKaRUMNfqPBmW0f_QrDsSHB6B0eBmfId_aem_CzQprumDr0_IR1JC2sP5Eg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>$30/adult ticket - OR - $35 Family Ticket (one adult and up to 5 children)The Tenderbellies are a Vermont-based string band whose music ranges from bold and brazen to delicate and somber through tightly arranged songs and improvisational exploration. The band thoughtfully bridges a variety of musical influences, creating a distinctive sound with a bluegrass backbone, but that also incorporates elements of blues, rock, soul, jazz and Dawg music. From intricate harmonies to fast-paced instrumental jams, The Tenderbellies deliver a live performance that’s heartfelt, high-energy and emblematic of a band comprised of dear friends. The Tenderbellies have been recognized as one of Vermont’s finest, winning the “Seven Daisies” Award for Best Bluegrass Group in Vermont seven times in a row, a testament to their beloved place in their music scene.The Tenderbellies have held local residencies in the Burlington area, shared the stage with nationally touring acts, toured on the west coast and performed at music festivals, clubs and community events throughout New England. The band values bringing communities together by sharing their original music and energetic live performance.The Tenderbellies’ latest album, “When the Thunder Rolls,” was released in April 2025 and is available on all streaming platforms and in both vinyl record and CD format for sale.The Tenderbellies are: Chris Page (Guitar/Vocals), Collin Cope (Harmonica/Vocals), David Titus (Guitar/Vocals), Luke Hausermann (Bass/Vocals) and Matt Francis (Mandolin/Vocals)

Local Event: The Tenderbellies - LIVE award-winning folk/bluegrass!

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