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SUMMARY:Pushing the Limits concert — Lexington Symphony
DESCRIPTION:PUSHING THE LIMITS\nSATURDAY\, MARCH 28\, 2026 | 7:30PM\nPRE-CONCERT CONDUCTOR’S TALK AT 6:30pm \nSponsored by Winfield & Linda Perry \n\n\n\nStill | Bells\nShostakovich | Violin Concerto No. 1\n—Callum Smart\, violin\nBartok| Concerto for Orchestra \nBritish violinist Callum Smart returns by popular demand to Lexington Symphony to perform Shostakovich’s evocative Violin Concerto No. 1. Bartok’s Concerto for Orchestra was commissioned by Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Serge Koussevitsky in 1943. This popular piece is filled with opportunities for each section of the orchestra to shine as the piece builds to an exuberant conclusion. \n\n\n\nTickets at https://www.lexingtonsymphony.org/ \nConcerts are performed at Lexington’s historic Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA 02420
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/pushing-the-limits-concert-lexington-symphony/
LOCATION:Lexington’s Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260328T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260329T140000
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SUMMARY:All Ages Mini-Golf in the Library
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Bigelow Library are once again hosting a short course in the Bigelow Library in Clinton.  Friday evening & Saturday mid-day!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/all-ages-mini-golf-in-the-library/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:“Spinning Toward Revolution: Growing Flax & Processing Linen in New England\, 1765-1776”
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, March 28\, Dr. Kimberly Alexander\, Director of Museum Studies and Senior Lecturer in the History Department of the University of New Hampshire\, will speak about women’s textile production and political protest in the 18th century. She will present her research and show tactile components of flax production from her work with the UNH Flax to Linen project. \nAfter Dr. Alexander’s talk\, learn more about the 1769 Lexington spinning protest in the exhibition\, Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington. This program is co-hosted by the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library and LexSeeHer for Women’s History Month.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/spinning-toward-revolution-growing-flax-processing-linen-in-new-england-1765-1776/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Exhibits,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260327T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260226T191329Z
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SUMMARY:Salt Lick Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella’s expanded Concert Series in partnership with Salt Lick Incubator showcases some of your future-favorite musical acts that have emerged through the Salt Lick program. Each concert spotlights the incredible talents of tomorrow’s groundbreaking artists\, creates support and lets you say you knew them back when! Come be part of the music at The Umbrella’s spring Salt Lick Sessions concert Friday\, March 27 featuring Claire Ernst & Dani Offline.  \nABOUT THE ARTISTS:  \nClaire Ernst is an emerging pop/R&B artist out of Nashville\, who just released her debut full length album\, Oh\, Hello!: a vibrant introduction of her artistry to the world. Striking a fresh balance of Nashville Songwriting\, pop hooks\, and R&B grooves\, she is genre blending and bending with every new release.  \nDani Offline is a songwriter\, producer\, and multi-instrumentalist making analog R&B for the 21st century. Inspired by jazz and classic “Quiet Storm” radio of the 70s\, her sound is at once sensual and introspective\, combining poetic lyricism\, ethereal vocal improvisation\, and retrofuturist sensibilities. 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/salt-lick-sessions/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260327T123000
DTSTAMP:20260302T134434Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Guided Nature Walk at Elliot Concord River Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Please join naturalist Jeff Adams for a guided nature walk at Elliott Concord River Preserve. We’ll focus on Plant ID looking at native species along with a few non-natives. We’ll include some select natural history too and learn about helpful identifiers such as branching patterns\, galls\, buds\, leaves and diagnostic characteristics that enable us to immediately identify the plant. Since spring has arrived we’ll look for early signs of the season too! \nRegister at SVTweb.org
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/spring-guided-nature-walk-at-elliot-concord-river-preserve/
LOCATION:Elliot Concord River Preserve\, Carlisle\, MA
CATEGORIES:Walks & Hikes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sudbury Valley Trustees":MAILTO:svt@svtweb.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T173000
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SUMMARY:TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at The Umbrella Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD\, directed by Scott Edmiston and dramatized by Christopher Sergel based on the book by Harper Lee.  \nPlaying in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA from Friday\, February 27 – Sunday\, March 22\, 2026 | Previews: Friday\, February 27 & Saturday\, February 28 | Press Opening: Sunday\, March 1.  \nAdapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel\, To Kill a Mockingbird opens in a sleepy Alabama town in the midst of the Great Depression\, where Scout and her brother\, Jem\, live with their widowed father\, lawyer Atticus Finch. While the children act out stories and muse about their mysterious neighbor\, Boo Radley\, the facade of their seemingly peaceful town begins to crack when a young black man is accused of a terrible crime. Driven by an unshakeable moral conviction\, Atticus defends the man in a trial that sends violent waves through the community\, teaching young Scout about prejudice\, compassion and the courage to do what is right. This hard-hitting work is an all-new production of Harper Lee’s story that is timeless\, lingering\, and searingly relevant. \nShows run Sunday at 3:00 PM\, Thursday & Friday at 7:30 PM\, and Saturday at 8:00 PM. The show’s anticipated run time is 2 hours\, 15 minutes long\, with a 15 minute intermission. A special KidCare Show on Sunday\, March 15 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella’s classrooms with an experienced teacher. \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. Talk Backs are scheduled following the Sunday\, March 8 and Sunday\, March 15 performances. \nTO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing\, Woodstock\, Illinois. 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/to-kill-a-mockingbird-at-the-umbrella-arts-center/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260322T140000
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SUMMARY:The Reverend and the Old North Bridge Battle
DESCRIPTION:Reenactor Henry Cooke will portray the life and preaching of a significant Concord resident\, the Rev. William Emerson\, during the weeks leading up to the battle at the Old North Bridge and his experiences on the day itself. \nHe will interpret Rev. Emerson’s artillery sermon on Muster Day on March 17\, 1775\, which presages the outbreak of hostilities a month later\, and included this charge: “let every single step we take in this most intricate affair be upon the defensive…. God forbid it be said that we struck the first blow!” Cooke\, who owns Historical Costume Services in Randolph\, will also recount the feelings of ordinary Concord residents who watched the battle. \nDoors open at 2 PM for a social period and refreshments\n2:15 PM – Brief Society announcements followed by the Guest Speaker \nThe event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-reverend-and-the-old-north-bridge-battle/
LOCATION:Bedford Old Town Hall\, 16 South Road\, Bedford\, MA\, 01730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Performances,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bedford Historical Society":MAILTO:info@bedfordmahistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T223000
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SUMMARY:TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at The Umbrella Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD\, directed by Scott Edmiston and dramatized by Christopher Sergel based on the book by Harper Lee.  \nPlaying in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA from Friday\, February 27 – Sunday\, March 22\, 2026 | Previews: Friday\, February 27 & Saturday\, February 28 | Press Opening: Sunday\, March 1.  \nAdapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel\, To Kill a Mockingbird opens in a sleepy Alabama town in the midst of the Great Depression\, where Scout and her brother\, Jem\, live with their widowed father\, lawyer Atticus Finch. While the children act out stories and muse about their mysterious neighbor\, Boo Radley\, the facade of their seemingly peaceful town begins to crack when a young black man is accused of a terrible crime. Driven by an unshakeable moral conviction\, Atticus defends the man in a trial that sends violent waves through the community\, teaching young Scout about prejudice\, compassion and the courage to do what is right. This hard-hitting work is an all-new production of Harper Lee’s story that is timeless\, lingering\, and searingly relevant. \nShows run Sunday at 3:00 PM\, Thursday & Friday at 7:30 PM\, and Saturday at 8:00 PM. The show’s anticipated run time is 2 hours\, 15 minutes long\, with a 15 minute intermission. A special KidCare Show on Sunday\, March 15 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella’s classrooms with an experienced teacher. \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. Talk Backs are scheduled following the Sunday\, March 8 and Sunday\, March 15 performances. \nTO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing\, Woodstock\, Illinois. 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/to-kill-a-mockingbird-at-the-umbrella-arts-center/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260321T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260321T160000
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SUMMARY:Lou Jones’ panAFRICAproject Comes to the Old Schwamb Mill
DESCRIPTION:The Old Schwamb Mill is proud to host the panAFRICAproject\, a compelling photography exhibition by Boston-based photographer Lou Jones. On view from March 21 through May 16\, the exhibition opens with a public reception at 2:00 PM on March 21 and concludes with a closing talk and event at 2:00 PM on May 16. \nMore than a decade in the making\, panAFRICAproject is a country-by-country visual documentary that challenges long-standing stereotypes and reframes how Africa is understood in the Western imagination. Rather than focusing on narratives of conflict and poverty\, Jones turns his lens toward the vibrancy\, innovation\, and everyday realities of contemporary African life\, highlighting industry\, education\, healthcare\, sports\, music\, and infrastructure across the continent. The project has grown into an expansive visual archive and educational platform\, exhibited in schools\, galleries\, museums\, and public spaces. With a long-term goal of documenting all 54 African countries\, the project continues to evolve as a celebration of culture\, progress\, and daily life. \nHosting panAFRICAproject at the Old Schwamb Mill places these global stories within a site deeply rooted in craft\, labor\, and community history. As a living industrial museum\, the mill provides a unique setting where photography\, history\, and contemporary dialogue intersect. The exhibition also serves as a community gathering point\, welcoming visitors of all ages. Lou Jones puts together a powerful photography exhibition reimagining how Africa is seen\, and bringing global stories into a historic local space.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/lou-jones-panafricaproject-comes-to-the-old-schwamb-mill/
LOCATION:Old Schwamb Mill\, 17 Mill Lane\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Living History,Talks,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T220000
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SUMMARY:TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at The Umbrella Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD\, directed by Scott Edmiston and dramatized by Christopher Sergel based on the book by Harper Lee.  \nPlaying in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA from Friday\, February 27 – Sunday\, March 22\, 2026 | Previews: Friday\, February 27 & Saturday\, February 28 | Press Opening: Sunday\, March 1.  \nAdapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel\, To Kill a Mockingbird opens in a sleepy Alabama town in the midst of the Great Depression\, where Scout and her brother\, Jem\, live with their widowed father\, lawyer Atticus Finch. While the children act out stories and muse about their mysterious neighbor\, Boo Radley\, the facade of their seemingly peaceful town begins to crack when a young black man is accused of a terrible crime. Driven by an unshakeable moral conviction\, Atticus defends the man in a trial that sends violent waves through the community\, teaching young Scout about prejudice\, compassion and the courage to do what is right. This hard-hitting work is an all-new production of Harper Lee’s story that is timeless\, lingering\, and searingly relevant. \nShows run Sunday at 3:00 PM\, Thursday & Friday at 7:30 PM\, and Saturday at 8:00 PM. The show’s anticipated run time is 2 hours\, 15 minutes long\, with a 15 minute intermission. A special KidCare Show on Sunday\, March 15 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella’s classrooms with an experienced teacher. \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. Talk Backs are scheduled following the Sunday\, March 8 and Sunday\, March 15 performances. \nTO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing\, Woodstock\, Illinois. 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/to-kill-a-mockingbird-at-the-umbrella-arts-center/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T220000
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SUMMARY:TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at The Umbrella Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD\, directed by Scott Edmiston and dramatized by Christopher Sergel based on the book by Harper Lee.  \nPlaying in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA from Friday\, February 27 – Sunday\, March 22\, 2026 | Previews: Friday\, February 27 & Saturday\, February 28 | Press Opening: Sunday\, March 1.  \nAdapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel\, To Kill a Mockingbird opens in a sleepy Alabama town in the midst of the Great Depression\, where Scout and her brother\, Jem\, live with their widowed father\, lawyer Atticus Finch. While the children act out stories and muse about their mysterious neighbor\, Boo Radley\, the facade of their seemingly peaceful town begins to crack when a young black man is accused of a terrible crime. Driven by an unshakeable moral conviction\, Atticus defends the man in a trial that sends violent waves through the community\, teaching young Scout about prejudice\, compassion and the courage to do what is right. This hard-hitting work is an all-new production of Harper Lee’s story that is timeless\, lingering\, and searingly relevant. \nShows run Sunday at 3:00 PM\, Thursday & Friday at 7:30 PM\, and Saturday at 8:00 PM. The show’s anticipated run time is 2 hours\, 15 minutes long\, with a 15 minute intermission. A special KidCare Show on Sunday\, March 15 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella’s classrooms with an experienced teacher. \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. Talk Backs are scheduled following the Sunday\, March 8 and Sunday\, March 15 performances. \nTO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing\, Woodstock\, Illinois. 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/to-kill-a-mockingbird-at-the-umbrella-arts-center/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T193000
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SUMMARY:Calligraphy that Inspired a Nation: Learn to Write like America's founders
DESCRIPTION:Who was the calligrapher that wrote the Declaration of Independence? How did they write during the American Revolution? What tools did they use? What lettering style? Can I write like they did? \nWe will explore these questions and more in this hands-on 90-minute program with calligrapher\, Debby Reelitz! Participants will get the opportunity to write in script\, use a dip nib and ink and scribe a line from the Declaration of Independence. \nFor almost 30 years\, Debby Reelitz has been a professional calligrapher\, creating awards\, gifts\, commissions\, chalkboards\, writing on walls\, engraving\, teaching and much more. She lives in North Granby\, Connecticut. Information can be found at her website. \nPart of Bigelow Free Public Library’s Revolution 250 Series\, supported\, in part\, through the Freedom’s Way NHA Partnership Grant Program
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/calligraphy-that-inspired-a-nation-learn-to-write-like-americas-founders-2/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Revolutionary Stories,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260315T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260315T180000
DTSTAMP:20260325T194716Z
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SUMMARY:Ezekiel How: Sudbury Patriot
DESCRIPTION:Ezekiel How is best remembered for his role as leader of the Sudbury Companies of Militia who fought at Battle Road on April 19\, 1775. His other military experience included militia support during the French and Indian War and responsibilities as a Colonel in the Continental Army following the Declaration of Independence. But did you know that How was also a Sudbury native and a successful Innkeeper? \nReenactor Tony Howes will discuss the life and legacy of this remarkable man – before\, during\, and after the American Revolution.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/ezekiel-how-sudbury-patriot/
LOCATION:Fairbank Community Center\, 40 Fairbank Rd\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sudbury 250 Committee":MAILTO:radhagargeya@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T173000
DTSTAMP:20260226T191333Z
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SUMMARY:TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at The Umbrella Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD\, directed by Scott Edmiston and dramatized by Christopher Sergel based on the book by Harper Lee.  \nPlaying in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA from Friday\, February 27 – Sunday\, March 22\, 2026 | Previews: Friday\, February 27 & Saturday\, February 28 | Press Opening: Sunday\, March 1.  \nAdapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel\, To Kill a Mockingbird opens in a sleepy Alabama town in the midst of the Great Depression\, where Scout and her brother\, Jem\, live with their widowed father\, lawyer Atticus Finch. While the children act out stories and muse about their mysterious neighbor\, Boo Radley\, the facade of their seemingly peaceful town begins to crack when a young black man is accused of a terrible crime. Driven by an unshakeable moral conviction\, Atticus defends the man in a trial that sends violent waves through the community\, teaching young Scout about prejudice\, compassion and the courage to do what is right. This hard-hitting work is an all-new production of Harper Lee’s story that is timeless\, lingering\, and searingly relevant. \nShows run Sunday at 3:00 PM\, Thursday & Friday at 7:30 PM\, and Saturday at 8:00 PM. The show’s anticipated run time is 2 hours\, 15 minutes long\, with a 15 minute intermission. A special KidCare Show on Sunday\, March 15 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella’s classrooms with an experienced teacher. \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. Talk Backs are scheduled following the Sunday\, March 8 and Sunday\, March 15 performances. \nTO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing\, Woodstock\, Illinois. 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/to-kill-a-mockingbird-at-the-umbrella-arts-center/2026-03-15/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T223000
DTSTAMP:20260226T191333Z
CREATED:20260226T191333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T191333Z
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SUMMARY:TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at The Umbrella Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD\, directed by Scott Edmiston and dramatized by Christopher Sergel based on the book by Harper Lee.  \nPlaying in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA from Friday\, February 27 – Sunday\, March 22\, 2026 | Previews: Friday\, February 27 & Saturday\, February 28 | Press Opening: Sunday\, March 1.  \nAdapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel\, To Kill a Mockingbird opens in a sleepy Alabama town in the midst of the Great Depression\, where Scout and her brother\, Jem\, live with their widowed father\, lawyer Atticus Finch. While the children act out stories and muse about their mysterious neighbor\, Boo Radley\, the facade of their seemingly peaceful town begins to crack when a young black man is accused of a terrible crime. Driven by an unshakeable moral conviction\, Atticus defends the man in a trial that sends violent waves through the community\, teaching young Scout about prejudice\, compassion and the courage to do what is right. This hard-hitting work is an all-new production of Harper Lee’s story that is timeless\, lingering\, and searingly relevant. \nShows run Sunday at 3:00 PM\, Thursday & Friday at 7:30 PM\, and Saturday at 8:00 PM. The show’s anticipated run time is 2 hours\, 15 minutes long\, with a 15 minute intermission. A special KidCare Show on Sunday\, March 15 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella’s classrooms with an experienced teacher. \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. Talk Backs are scheduled following the Sunday\, March 8 and Sunday\, March 15 performances. \nTO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing\, Woodstock\, Illinois. 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/to-kill-a-mockingbird-at-the-umbrella-arts-center/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T220000
DTSTAMP:20260226T191334Z
CREATED:20260226T191334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T191334Z
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SUMMARY:TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at The Umbrella Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD\, directed by Scott Edmiston and dramatized by Christopher Sergel based on the book by Harper Lee.  \nPlaying in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA from Friday\, February 27 – Sunday\, March 22\, 2026 | Previews: Friday\, February 27 & Saturday\, February 28 | Press Opening: Sunday\, March 1.  \nAdapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel\, To Kill a Mockingbird opens in a sleepy Alabama town in the midst of the Great Depression\, where Scout and her brother\, Jem\, live with their widowed father\, lawyer Atticus Finch. While the children act out stories and muse about their mysterious neighbor\, Boo Radley\, the facade of their seemingly peaceful town begins to crack when a young black man is accused of a terrible crime. Driven by an unshakeable moral conviction\, Atticus defends the man in a trial that sends violent waves through the community\, teaching young Scout about prejudice\, compassion and the courage to do what is right. This hard-hitting work is an all-new production of Harper Lee’s story that is timeless\, lingering\, and searingly relevant. \nShows run Sunday at 3:00 PM\, Thursday & Friday at 7:30 PM\, and Saturday at 8:00 PM. The show’s anticipated run time is 2 hours\, 15 minutes long\, with a 15 minute intermission. A special KidCare Show on Sunday\, March 15 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella’s classrooms with an experienced teacher. \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. Talk Backs are scheduled following the Sunday\, March 8 and Sunday\, March 15 performances. \nTO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing\, Woodstock\, Illinois. 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/to-kill-a-mockingbird-at-the-umbrella-arts-center/2026-03-13/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T220000
DTSTAMP:20260226T191334Z
CREATED:20260226T191334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T191334Z
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SUMMARY:TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at The Umbrella Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD\, directed by Scott Edmiston and dramatized by Christopher Sergel based on the book by Harper Lee.  \nPlaying in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA from Friday\, February 27 – Sunday\, March 22\, 2026 | Previews: Friday\, February 27 & Saturday\, February 28 | Press Opening: Sunday\, March 1.  \nAdapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel\, To Kill a Mockingbird opens in a sleepy Alabama town in the midst of the Great Depression\, where Scout and her brother\, Jem\, live with their widowed father\, lawyer Atticus Finch. While the children act out stories and muse about their mysterious neighbor\, Boo Radley\, the facade of their seemingly peaceful town begins to crack when a young black man is accused of a terrible crime. Driven by an unshakeable moral conviction\, Atticus defends the man in a trial that sends violent waves through the community\, teaching young Scout about prejudice\, compassion and the courage to do what is right. This hard-hitting work is an all-new production of Harper Lee’s story that is timeless\, lingering\, and searingly relevant. \nShows run Sunday at 3:00 PM\, Thursday & Friday at 7:30 PM\, and Saturday at 8:00 PM. The show’s anticipated run time is 2 hours\, 15 minutes long\, with a 15 minute intermission. A special KidCare Show on Sunday\, March 15 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella’s classrooms with an experienced teacher. \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. Talk Backs are scheduled following the Sunday\, March 8 and Sunday\, March 15 performances. \nTO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing\, Woodstock\, Illinois. 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/to-kill-a-mockingbird-at-the-umbrella-arts-center/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260302T134115Z
CREATED:20260302T134115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T134115Z
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SUMMARY:The Aviator and the Showman: Amelia Earhart\, George Putnam\, and the Marriage that Made an American Icon
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Laurie Gwen Shapiro\, Documentary Filmmaker and Journalist\nThursday\, March 12\, at 7:00 p.m.\, Charlotte and William Bloomberg\nMedford Public Library\, 111 High Street. (Register) \nThe Aviator and the Showman unveils the untold story of Amelia’s decade-long marriage to George Putnam\, offering an intimate exploration of their relationship and the pivotal role it played in her enduring legacy. Despite her outwardly modest and humble image\, Amelia was fiercely driven and impossibly brave\, a lifelong feminist and trailblazer in her personal and professional life. In this new account\, Laurie Gwen Shapiro will emphasize Earhart’s multifaceted human side\, her struggles\, and her authentic aspirations\, the truths behind her brave pursuits and the compromises she made to fit into societal expectations. Drawing from a trove of new sources including undiscovered audio interviews\, The Aviator and the Showman is a gripping and passionate tale of adventure\, colorful characters\, hubris\, and a complex and a vivid portrait of a marriage that shaped the trajectory of an iconic life.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-aviator-and-the-showman-amelia-earhart-george-putnam-and-the-marriage-that-made-an-american-icon/
LOCATION:Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library\, 111 High Street\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Medford Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:medfordhistorical02155@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T173000
DTSTAMP:20260226T191335Z
CREATED:20260226T191335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T191335Z
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SUMMARY:TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at The Umbrella Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD\, directed by Scott Edmiston and dramatized by Christopher Sergel based on the book by Harper Lee.  \nPlaying in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA from Friday\, February 27 – Sunday\, March 22\, 2026 | Previews: Friday\, February 27 & Saturday\, February 28 | Press Opening: Sunday\, March 1.  \nAdapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel\, To Kill a Mockingbird opens in a sleepy Alabama town in the midst of the Great Depression\, where Scout and her brother\, Jem\, live with their widowed father\, lawyer Atticus Finch. While the children act out stories and muse about their mysterious neighbor\, Boo Radley\, the facade of their seemingly peaceful town begins to crack when a young black man is accused of a terrible crime. Driven by an unshakeable moral conviction\, Atticus defends the man in a trial that sends violent waves through the community\, teaching young Scout about prejudice\, compassion and the courage to do what is right. This hard-hitting work is an all-new production of Harper Lee’s story that is timeless\, lingering\, and searingly relevant. \nShows run Sunday at 3:00 PM\, Thursday & Friday at 7:30 PM\, and Saturday at 8:00 PM. The show’s anticipated run time is 2 hours\, 15 minutes long\, with a 15 minute intermission. A special KidCare Show on Sunday\, March 15 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella’s classrooms with an experienced teacher. \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. Talk Backs are scheduled following the Sunday\, March 8 and Sunday\, March 15 performances. \nTO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing\, Woodstock\, Illinois. 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/to-kill-a-mockingbird-at-the-umbrella-arts-center/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260308T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260308T150000
DTSTAMP:20260325T194720Z
CREATED:20260325T194720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T194720Z
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SUMMARY:International Women's Day in Lexington!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Women’s Day in his/herstoric Lexington from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Meet up at the Lexington Police Department headquarters at 1:00 p.m. 1575 Massachusetts Avenue. LexSeeHer will have banner and sign making supplies to share!  We will assemble at 1:45 p.m. to March to the 250th Arch (about one block) where we will arrange a tableau-style group photograph.  We will then march to the Lexington Women’s Liberty Monument\, arriving there by about 2:15 for another staged tableau-style photograph and brief remarks.  We will then march to the Lexington History Museum where all participants will be invited to sign our special event banner!  Celebrate herstory and make history in 2026 as America celebrates the 250th!   Co-hosted with Lexington Girl Scouts
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/international-womens-day-in-lexington-2/
LOCATION:Lexington\, MA\, Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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ORGANIZER;CN="LexSeeHer":MAILTO:lexmonument@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260308T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260308T150000
DTSTAMP:20260325T194719Z
CREATED:20260325T194719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T194719Z
UID:34943-1772974800-1772982000@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:International Women's Day in Lexington!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Women’s Day in his/herstoric Lexington from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Meet up at the Lexington Police Department headquarters at 1:00 p.m. 1575 Massachusetts Avenue. LexSeeHer will have banner and sign making supplies to share!  We will assemble at 1:45 p.m. to March to the 250th Arch (about one block) where we will arrange a tableau-style group photograph.  We will then march to the Lexington Women’s Liberty Monument\, arriving there by about 2:15 for another staged tableau-style photograph and brief remarks.  We will then march to the Lexington History Museum where all participants will be invited to sign our special event banner!  Celebrate herstory and make history in 2026 as America celebrates the 250th!   Co-hosted with Lexington Girl Scouts
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/international-womens-day-in-lexington/
LOCATION:Lexington\, MA\, Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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ORGANIZER;CN="LexSeeHer":MAILTO:lexmonument@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T223000
DTSTAMP:20260226T191335Z
CREATED:20260226T191335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T191335Z
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SUMMARY:TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at The Umbrella Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD\, directed by Scott Edmiston and dramatized by Christopher Sergel based on the book by Harper Lee.  \nPlaying in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA from Friday\, February 27 – Sunday\, March 22\, 2026 | Previews: Friday\, February 27 & Saturday\, February 28 | Press Opening: Sunday\, March 1.  \nAdapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel\, To Kill a Mockingbird opens in a sleepy Alabama town in the midst of the Great Depression\, where Scout and her brother\, Jem\, live with their widowed father\, lawyer Atticus Finch. While the children act out stories and muse about their mysterious neighbor\, Boo Radley\, the facade of their seemingly peaceful town begins to crack when a young black man is accused of a terrible crime. Driven by an unshakeable moral conviction\, Atticus defends the man in a trial that sends violent waves through the community\, teaching young Scout about prejudice\, compassion and the courage to do what is right. This hard-hitting work is an all-new production of Harper Lee’s story that is timeless\, lingering\, and searingly relevant. \nShows run Sunday at 3:00 PM\, Thursday & Friday at 7:30 PM\, and Saturday at 8:00 PM. The show’s anticipated run time is 2 hours\, 15 minutes long\, with a 15 minute intermission. A special KidCare Show on Sunday\, March 15 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella’s classrooms with an experienced teacher. \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. Talk Backs are scheduled following the Sunday\, March 8 and Sunday\, March 15 performances. \nTO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing\, Woodstock\, Illinois. 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/to-kill-a-mockingbird-at-the-umbrella-arts-center/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTSTAMP:20260302T133758Z
CREATED:20260302T133758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T133758Z
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Maple Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Mass Maple Weekend March 7th & 8th! \nVisit Hollis Hills Farm to learn about maple sugaring\, watch live demonstrations\, enjoy a pancake breakfast\, and more! \nRetail Store:\nSat & Sun 9am-3pm \nSugar House:\nSat & Sun 10am-2pm\n(As long as the Sap is flowin’!)
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/massachusetts-maple-weekend/
LOCATION:Hollis Hills Farm\, 340 Marshall Road\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Open House
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hollis.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T220000
DTSTAMP:20260226T191335Z
CREATED:20260226T191335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T191335Z
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SUMMARY:TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at The Umbrella Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD\, directed by Scott Edmiston and dramatized by Christopher Sergel based on the book by Harper Lee.  \nPlaying in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA from Friday\, February 27 – Sunday\, March 22\, 2026 | Previews: Friday\, February 27 & Saturday\, February 28 | Press Opening: Sunday\, March 1.  \nAdapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel\, To Kill a Mockingbird opens in a sleepy Alabama town in the midst of the Great Depression\, where Scout and her brother\, Jem\, live with their widowed father\, lawyer Atticus Finch. While the children act out stories and muse about their mysterious neighbor\, Boo Radley\, the facade of their seemingly peaceful town begins to crack when a young black man is accused of a terrible crime. Driven by an unshakeable moral conviction\, Atticus defends the man in a trial that sends violent waves through the community\, teaching young Scout about prejudice\, compassion and the courage to do what is right. This hard-hitting work is an all-new production of Harper Lee’s story that is timeless\, lingering\, and searingly relevant. \nShows run Sunday at 3:00 PM\, Thursday & Friday at 7:30 PM\, and Saturday at 8:00 PM. The show’s anticipated run time is 2 hours\, 15 minutes long\, with a 15 minute intermission. A special KidCare Show on Sunday\, March 15 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella’s classrooms with an experienced teacher. \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. Talk Backs are scheduled following the Sunday\, March 8 and Sunday\, March 15 performances. \nTO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing\, Woodstock\, Illinois. 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/to-kill-a-mockingbird-at-the-umbrella-arts-center/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T220000
DTSTAMP:20260226T191336Z
CREATED:20260226T191336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T191336Z
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SUMMARY:TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at The Umbrella Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD\, directed by Scott Edmiston and dramatized by Christopher Sergel based on the book by Harper Lee.  \nPlaying in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA from Friday\, February 27 – Sunday\, March 22\, 2026 | Previews: Friday\, February 27 & Saturday\, February 28 | Press Opening: Sunday\, March 1.  \nAdapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel\, To Kill a Mockingbird opens in a sleepy Alabama town in the midst of the Great Depression\, where Scout and her brother\, Jem\, live with their widowed father\, lawyer Atticus Finch. While the children act out stories and muse about their mysterious neighbor\, Boo Radley\, the facade of their seemingly peaceful town begins to crack when a young black man is accused of a terrible crime. Driven by an unshakeable moral conviction\, Atticus defends the man in a trial that sends violent waves through the community\, teaching young Scout about prejudice\, compassion and the courage to do what is right. This hard-hitting work is an all-new production of Harper Lee’s story that is timeless\, lingering\, and searingly relevant. \nShows run Sunday at 3:00 PM\, Thursday & Friday at 7:30 PM\, and Saturday at 8:00 PM. The show’s anticipated run time is 2 hours\, 15 minutes long\, with a 15 minute intermission. A special KidCare Show on Sunday\, March 15 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella’s classrooms with an experienced teacher. \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. Talk Backs are scheduled following the Sunday\, March 8 and Sunday\, March 15 performances. \nTO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing\, Woodstock\, Illinois. 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/to-kill-a-mockingbird-at-the-umbrella-arts-center/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260305T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260305T203000
DTSTAMP:20260302T133429Z
CREATED:20260302T133429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T133429Z
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SUMMARY:Westford REV 250: “Affectionate Friends and Humble Servants” Mercy Otis Warren and Martha Washington
DESCRIPTION:The Westford Museum and Historical Society\, in collaboration with the League of Women Voters of Westford\, is pleased to announce the upcoming event\, “Affectionate Friends and Humble Servants\,” featuring American notable figures Mercy Otis Warren and Martha Washington. \nSet in the late 18th century\, this engaging conversation unfolds between Martha Washington (Sandy Spector) and Mercy Otis Warren (Michele Gabrielson)\, a notable playwright and activist. Nestled in a warm parlor\, they delve into their friendship\, discussing their respective contributions during the revolutionary era and the challenges they faced along the way. Through a blend of dialogue and historical anecdotes\, their exchange highlights both personal reflections and the larger political landscape\, showcasing the bond that empowered their influence in the nascent nation. \nAbout the Performers \nMichele Gabrielson\, M.Ed.\, is a professional historian\, public school educator\, and historical interpreter of the 18th century. She serves on several historic committees and is secretary for the recently formed nonprofit\, The Mercy Otis Warren Society. The Massachusetts History Alliance awarded her a 2024 Rising Star Award for Public History for her programming titled “The Revolutionary Classroom.” She was named a 2024 Massachusetts History Teacher of the Year finalist. Michele was recently awarded the Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution’s Outstanding History Teacher of the Year for 2025. \nSandy Spector portrays Martha Washington\, forging authentic connections through engaging conversation and storytelling. Her passion for history began while living near Valley Forge Park\, which inspired her to become a Revolutionary War reenactor in 1999. Initially\, she started as a camp follower with the 10th Massachusetts Regiment and later assumed the role of Tipsy Ne’erdowell\, showcasing the customs of the era. \nToday\, Sandy focuses on bringing Martha Washington to life for audiences through The Ladies of Refined Taste and ongoing research about the Washingtons. For over a decade\, she has performed at various venues\, including National Park Service sites and schools\, both virtually and in person\, across multiple states. \nWhen she isn’t researching Martha\, Mount Vernon\, or the perspective of an 18th-century woman\, Sandy works as a nonprofit administrator. She resides south of Boston with her husband and three children. \nSponsored by \nEdward M. Connolly Insurance Agency\, Inc
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/westford-rev-250-affectionate-friends-and-humble-servants-mercy-otis-warren-and-martha-washington/
LOCATION:Westford Historical Society & Museum\, 2 Boston Road\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Living History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T173000
DTSTAMP:20260226T191336Z
CREATED:20260226T191336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T191336Z
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SUMMARY:TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at The Umbrella Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD\, directed by Scott Edmiston and dramatized by Christopher Sergel based on the book by Harper Lee.  \nPlaying in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA from Friday\, February 27 – Sunday\, March 22\, 2026 | Previews: Friday\, February 27 & Saturday\, February 28 | Press Opening: Sunday\, March 1.  \nAdapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel\, To Kill a Mockingbird opens in a sleepy Alabama town in the midst of the Great Depression\, where Scout and her brother\, Jem\, live with their widowed father\, lawyer Atticus Finch. While the children act out stories and muse about their mysterious neighbor\, Boo Radley\, the facade of their seemingly peaceful town begins to crack when a young black man is accused of a terrible crime. Driven by an unshakeable moral conviction\, Atticus defends the man in a trial that sends violent waves through the community\, teaching young Scout about prejudice\, compassion and the courage to do what is right. This hard-hitting work is an all-new production of Harper Lee’s story that is timeless\, lingering\, and searingly relevant. \nShows run Sunday at 3:00 PM\, Thursday & Friday at 7:30 PM\, and Saturday at 8:00 PM. The show’s anticipated run time is 2 hours\, 15 minutes long\, with a 15 minute intermission. A special KidCare Show on Sunday\, March 15 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella’s classrooms with an experienced teacher. \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. Talk Backs are scheduled following the Sunday\, March 8 and Sunday\, March 15 performances. \nTO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing\, Woodstock\, Illinois. 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/to-kill-a-mockingbird-at-the-umbrella-arts-center/2026-03-01/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at The Umbrella Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD\, directed by Scott Edmiston and dramatized by Christopher Sergel based on the book by Harper Lee.  \nPlaying in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA from Friday\, February 27 – Sunday\, March 22\, 2026 | Previews: Friday\, February 27 & Saturday\, February 28 | Press Opening: Sunday\, March 1.  \nAdapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel\, To Kill a Mockingbird opens in a sleepy Alabama town in the midst of the Great Depression\, where Scout and her brother\, Jem\, live with their widowed father\, lawyer Atticus Finch. While the children act out stories and muse about their mysterious neighbor\, Boo Radley\, the facade of their seemingly peaceful town begins to crack when a young black man is accused of a terrible crime. Driven by an unshakeable moral conviction\, Atticus defends the man in a trial that sends violent waves through the community\, teaching young Scout about prejudice\, compassion and the courage to do what is right. This hard-hitting work is an all-new production of Harper Lee’s story that is timeless\, lingering\, and searingly relevant. \nShows run Sunday at 3:00 PM\, Thursday & Friday at 7:30 PM\, and Saturday at 8:00 PM. The show’s anticipated run time is 2 hours\, 15 minutes long\, with a 15 minute intermission. A special KidCare Show on Sunday\, March 15 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella’s classrooms with an experienced teacher. \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. Talk Backs are scheduled following the Sunday\, March 8 and Sunday\, March 15 performances. \nTO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing\, Woodstock\, Illinois. 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/to-kill-a-mockingbird-at-the-umbrella-arts-center/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at The Umbrella Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD\, directed by Scott Edmiston and dramatized by Christopher Sergel based on the book by Harper Lee.  \nPlaying in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA from Friday\, February 27 – Sunday\, March 22\, 2026 | Previews: Friday\, February 27 & Saturday\, February 28 | Press Opening: Sunday\, March 1.  \nAdapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel\, To Kill a Mockingbird opens in a sleepy Alabama town in the midst of the Great Depression\, where Scout and her brother\, Jem\, live with their widowed father\, lawyer Atticus Finch. While the children act out stories and muse about their mysterious neighbor\, Boo Radley\, the facade of their seemingly peaceful town begins to crack when a young black man is accused of a terrible crime. Driven by an unshakeable moral conviction\, Atticus defends the man in a trial that sends violent waves through the community\, teaching young Scout about prejudice\, compassion and the courage to do what is right. This hard-hitting work is an all-new production of Harper Lee’s story that is timeless\, lingering\, and searingly relevant. \nShows run Sunday at 3:00 PM\, Thursday & Friday at 7:30 PM\, and Saturday at 8:00 PM. The show’s anticipated run time is 2 hours\, 15 minutes long\, with a 15 minute intermission. A special KidCare Show on Sunday\, March 15 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella’s classrooms with an experienced teacher. \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. Talk Backs are scheduled following the Sunday\, March 8 and Sunday\, March 15 performances. \nTO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing\, Woodstock\, Illinois. 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/to-kill-a-mockingbird-at-the-umbrella-arts-center/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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SUMMARY:Henry Knox’s Trek from Ticonderoga: Myths\, Realities\, and Results for Boston
DESCRIPTION:In early 1776\, the young Continental Army colonel Henry Knox moved dozens of heavy cannons and mortars from Lake Champlain to the siege lines around Boston; one of the most famous stories from the Revolutionary War. And like many famous stories\, it embodies a fair amount of legend and lore. This talk sorts out what we know\, what we only think we know\, and what we should know about how Knox brought this “noble train of artillery” that helped to make all of Massachusetts independent. \nJ.L. Bell maintains the Boston1775.net website\, offering daily helpings of history\, analysis\, and unabashed gossip about Revolutionary New England. He is the author of “The Road to Concord: How Four Stolen Cannon Ignited the Revolutionary War.” John is working on a new book about the difficult first year of the Continental artillery force. \nRemote Participation: You can watch live on YouTube at Acton TV http://tinyurl.com/Acton-TV. Recordings will be available at Acton TV https://actontv.org/ and on our website https://www.actonma.gov/250 where you’ll find all programming information and a link to our commemorative store.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/henry-knoxs-trek-from-ticonderoga-myths-realities-and-results-for-boston/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, 472 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories
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