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The Man, the Myth and the Legacy: Will the Real Paul Revere Please Stand Up?
Paul Revere’s legacy has been both elevated and obscured by his now famous ride 250 years ago on April 18, 1775. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s dramatic poem replaced what actually happened with a much beloved romantic version. Discover the truth behind the legendary ride, the poem, and the man behind it.
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Windswept: Walking the Paths of Trailblazing Women
Author Annabel Abbs-Street talks with Catherine Staples about her new book, Windswept: Walking the Paths of Trailblazing Women. Annabel connects with the outdoors by walking in the footsteps of women who boldly reclaimed wild landscapes for themselves. Online
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Unsettling Thoreau
Join author John Kucich, president of the Thoreau Society, as he talks about his new book, Unsettling Thoreau. John will explore Thoreau’s complex engagement with Native American culture, which reflected his deep respect for Indigenous knowledge alongside his complicity in the settler colonial structures of his time.
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Concord Conservatory to Present "Music & Rebels" – A Revolutionary Concert in Celebration of Concord250
CCM is thrilled to announce "Music & Rebels." This unique program will take you on a journey through the lives and works of music history's most rebellious composers, from Monteverdi and Beethoven to our contemporaries, revealing how their groundbreaking innovations forever transformed the landscape of music. Feb 7 at 7:30 pm
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Fashioning Identity: The Garrisons and African American Fashion in Photography
Join celebrated fashion historian Jonathan Michael Square as he uncovers the historical significance of the Garrisons’ portraits in the context of African American fashion and how these images fit into the larger narrative of how African Americans have expressed themselves through fashion.
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The Concord Orchestra presents "Wanderlust"
The orchestra, directed by guest conductor Alyssa Wang, performs Andrea Tarrodi’s Camelopardalis, Robert Schumann’s Cello Concerto, and Edvard Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suites. Aron Zelkowicz is soloist for the Schumann Cello Concerto.
Performances Feb 1 at 8:00 pm and Feb 2 at 2:30 pm
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The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys Bring Authentic Bluegrass to The Concord Conservatory of Music on January 25
At a time when most people feel constantly distracted by technology and barraged by the news, authenticity and straightforward honesty are paramount. The music of The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys cuts right through the noise of the world and speaks plainly to the soul.
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Concord Art: Opening Reception for the Members Juried 1: Painting + Sculpture 2025
Join Concord Art to celebrate the opening of Members Juried 1: Painting + Sculpture 2025, juried by Andrew Fish and Wilhelm Neusser. Reception January 16. The exhibition is on view through February 16th.
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MLK Jr. Day Concert "LET MY PEOPLE GO!"
Join the MUSIC MAKES ME HAPPY Chorus in exploring Concord's role in the Abolition era and the Underground Railroad. Sing the spirituals that guided enslaved people to freedom and hear stories of brave Concordians like the Thoreau and Alcott families.
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Macbeth
The Concord Players' resident Shakespeare troupe, The World's A Stage Players, presents Macbeth, Shakespeare's domestic horror story. Directed by Nicholas Meunier, this production of the fast-paced, brutal tragedy will focus on the familial trauma at the heart of the play and the disfiguring power of grief. Click on 'Read More' for specific dates and times.
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