As we move into spring, many of Concord’s beloved cultural institutions are presenting new and exciting exhibitions, performances, and more. Some are live, others online. All celebrate the talent, vision, and creativity of Concord’s artistic community. Join them in welcoming spring!
MUSIC
Concord Conservatory of Music
1317 Main Street | concordconservatory.org
The Concord Conservatory has three fascinating Zoom lectures for spring. Whether your interest is in how the Black Death impacted creativity and the arts, the history of jazz, or exploring sacred chants in the context of modern environmental activism, these talks are sure to entertain and inform.
After the Plague, Vocal Music of the High Renaissance: April 10 at 10:00 am
Jazz History in a Nutshell: April 14 at 5:30 pm
Sacred Green – The 11th Century Environmental Movement of Hildegard of Bingen: April 23 at 7:00 pm
CONCORD ORCHESTRA
51 Walden Street | concordorchestra.com
Join the Concord Orchestra for POPS May 21 & 22 at 8:00 pm and May 23 at 2:00 pm
Presenting the music of Josef Suk, Pablo Sarasate, George Gershwin, Bernard Hoffer, Kurt Weill, John Williams, and John Philip Sousa.
VISUAL ARTS
CONCORD ART
37 Lexington Road | concordart.org
Join artist Katy Schneider and poet Jim Armenti as they explore the world of everyday objects in Silver Linings: Paintings, Process, and Poetry. Katy and Jim began a collaboration at the beginning of the pandemic. Each day, Katy created a tiny, exquisitely rendered painting of an object found in her home and emailed an image of the completed work to Jim. In return, he sent her a poem inspired by the painting. Visit Concord Art to see how these everyday items inspired two very different artists. Katy’s paintings and Jim’s poetry will be on display April 1 – May 13.
THE UMBRELLA ARTS CENTER
40 Stow Street | theumbrellaarts.org
Artfest: Here Comes the Sun opens April 24 and runs through May 16. This three-week series of cultural events will take place at The Umbrella Arts Center and all around Concord. Exhibits, an art auction, art installations throughout town, a musical production, and an outdoor open studio event will mark the re-emergence of spring under The Umbrella.
The spring exhibition, Change is in the Air, is on display in The Umbrella’s main gallery through May 1. The Umbrella challenged artists to capture the essence of an invisible element – air. The results are stunning. Visit the exhibition in person or view it online.
THREE STONES GALLERY
115 Commonwealth Avenue | threestonesgallery.com
Enter the interior worlds of three unique artists. Lynne D. Klemmer and Brigitte de Sautels draw us into the world of abstract art, while Robert Steinem’s hyper-realistic paintings of the natural world bring us back to the beauty of nature. Inner | Outer Scape will be on display through April 8.
THEATRE
Concord’s live theatres are still closed as of March 2021, but they are looking forward to returning to live presentations when it’s safe to do so. Check their websites for updates on what’s coming up later this spring and summer.
The Umbrella Arts Center | theumbrellaarts.org
Concord Players | concordplayers.org
Concord Youth Theatre | concordyouththeatre.org
