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SUMMARY:On Being Human: Mosaic Meditations by Cynthia Fisher
DESCRIPTION:On Being Human: Mosaic Meditations by Cynthia Fisher\nSeptember 18 – December 20\, 2026 in the Allie Kussin Main Gallery \nOpening Reception: Tuesday\, October 6\, 6 – 8 PM (RSVP appreciated)\nMosaic Activity: during Free Family Day\, Saturday\, October 10\, 2 – 4 PM (registration appreciated)\nArtist Talk: Wednesday\, November 7\, 3 – 4 PM (RSVP appreciated) \nDriven 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. \nUtilizing 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. \n“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 \nThe Umbrella Arts Galleries are free and open to all.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/on-being-human-mosaic-meditations-by-cynthia-fisher/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Menjunje/Amalgamation: An Exploration of Language and Identity by Shelly “Lola” Freund
DESCRIPTION:Menjunje/Amalgamation: An Exploration of Language and Identity by Shelly “Lola” Freund \nSeptember 23 – November 16\, 2026 in the Wedge Gallery \n  \nOpening Reception: Tuesday\, October 6\, 6 – 8 PM (RSVP appreciated) \nDrop-in Fingerpainting Activity: during Free Family Day\, Saturday\, October 10\, 2 – 4 PM (registration appreciated) \nArtist Talk: Friday\, October 23\, 5 – 6 PM – Artist Talk (RSVP appreciated) \n  \nArtist 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.   \n  \nFreund’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. \n  \nFreund’s painted geographies ask us to engage with questions of multiculturalism\, social tensions\, and attempt to identify the line between assimilation and acculturation. \n  \nThe Umbrella Arts Galleries are free and open to all.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/menjunje-amalgamation-an-exploration-of-language-and-identity-by-shelly-lola-freund/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Whorl: Vertical Gallery Activation by Debra Fleury
DESCRIPTION:Whorl: Vertical Gallery Activation by Debra Fleury\nSeptember 23\, 2026 – February 26\, 2027 \nOpening Reception: Tuesday\, October 6\, 6 – 8 PM (RSVP appreciated)\nDrop-in Drawing Activity: during Free Family Day\, Saturday\, October 10\, 2 – 4 PM (registration appreciated) \nOur 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. \nTranslucent 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. \nFleury’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. \nThe Umbrella Arts Galleries are free and open to all. \nLearn more at theUmbrellaArts.org/whorl
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/whorl-vertical-gallery-activation-by-debra-fleury/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Whorl: Vertical Gallery Activation by Debra Fleury
DESCRIPTION:Whorl: Vertical Gallery Activation by Debra Fleury\nSeptember 23\, 2026 – February 26\, 2027 \nOpening Reception: Tuesday\, October 6\, 6 – 8 PM (RSVP appreciated)\nDrop-in Drawing Activity: during Free Family Day\, Saturday\, October 10\, 2 – 4 PM (registration appreciated) \nOur 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. \nTranslucent 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. \nThe Umbrella Arts Galleries are free and open to all.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/whorl-vertical-gallery-activation-by-debra-fleury-2/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Disperse: Art Ramble by Helen Duncan
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Art Ramble features work by multi-media artist Helen Duncan. Duncan’s porcelain clay and wire forms are dispersed along the Fairyland Pond Trail in the Hapgood Wright Town Forest\, right off of Concord Center. Duncan’s delicate dandelion-esque pieces come alive on the trail\, responding to their environment by shifting with the breeze and reflecting sunlight. Through these exchanges\, as well as our own impact on the work\, we are asked to examine how the varied elements of the world around us may interact with each other. \nThrough her outdoor installation\, Duncan aims to create a space that “encourages reflection and awareness of the delicate balances that shape both the natural world and our own lived experiences\,” inviting viewers to slow down\, look\, and take notice. \nThe Umbrella Arts Galleries are free and open to all. \nOpening Reception: Tuesday\, October 6\, 6:00 – 8:00 PM (RSVP appreciated) \nArtist Walks (RSVP appreciated): \n\nSaturday\, October 10\, 2:00 – 4:00 PM (every 30 minutes) with Free Family Day\n\n\nTuesday\, October 13\, 9:00 – 10:00 AM\nThursday\, November 5\, 3:00 – 4:00 PM\n\n 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/disperse-art-ramble-by-helen-duncan/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Tours,Walks & Hikes
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SUMMARY:Athlete Harry “Bucky” Lew: The first Black professional in Basketball
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, October 1\, 2026\, at 6 p.m.\, the Fitchburg Historical Society will host a talk by Lowell author Chris Boucher\, discussing his latest book\, Harry “Bucky” Lew\, A Biography of Basketball’s First Black Professional. Boucher examines Lew’s story and impact in the world of sports\, in his book and during his appearance at the Fitchburg Historical Society. The talk is free and open to the public. \nThough he grew up in Lowell\, Harry “Bucky” Lew’s family had Fitchburg ties: his wife Florence Genevieve Smith Lew grew up in Fitchburg and was the daughter of Emma Loisa Treadwell Smith and Isaac Smith. Her father\, Isaac\, had escaped from enslavement in Louisiana in 1862\, then served in the Army and eventually settled on Summer Street in Fitchburg. Bucky Lew may have met his wife at the Fitchburg Armory\, a building that still stands\, and serves as the Fitchburg Senior Center. It’s not known whether they met when he was in town to play basketball or when he was playing the violin\, another of his skills. Maybe\, since in those days\, promoters often combined basketball games and dances\, it was both! \nIn 1902\, Harry “Bucky” Lew became basketball’s first Black professional when he signed with the New England League\, the start of a 25-year\, history-making career. Lew achieved milestone after milestone and Fitchburg was there to support them all. The city hosted Lew when he brought his independent teams here as early as 1906; Fitchburg had a team in the Massachusetts League when Lew made more history as a franchise owner\, and Fitchburg State was Lew’s first opponent when he coached for what is now UMass Lowell. \nAuthor Chris Boucher is based in Lowell\, Massachusetts\, and was named a Distinguished Scholar in 2021 by Southern New Hampshire University\, where he received his M.A. in Creative Writing. He is also a graduate of University of Massachusetts\, Lowell. Boucher will be selling and signing copies of his book at the event. His website is:  https://chrisboucher.net. \nThe Fitchburg Historical Society is located at 781 Main Street\, Fitchburg\, in the Phoenix Building. For more information\, visit www.fitchburghistoricalsociety.com\, call 978-345-1157 or email director@fitchburghistoricalsociety.org. The event is free and there is plenty of free\, on street parking.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/athlete-harry-bucky-lew-the-first-black-professional-in-basketball/
LOCATION:Fitchburg Historical Society\, 781 Main Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261001T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261001T193000
DTSTAMP:20260831T132952Z
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SUMMARY:Kombucha and Other Fermented Drinks
DESCRIPTION:Adults and teens (13+) please join Rivka Schwartz from Health and Hearth at the Sterling Senior Center to learn more about making healthy probiotic drinks. Rivka studied herbal medicine here in New England and is certified as a wellness coach by the Mayo Clinic. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more from this wellness expert! Registration is required through the library. Visit sterlinglibrary.org or call 978-422-6409 to register.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/kombucha-and-other-fermented-drinks/
LOCATION:Sterling Senior Center\, 36 Muddy Pond Road\, Sterling\, MA\, 01564\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conant Public Library":MAILTO:kcampbell@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T220000
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SUMMARY:BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL
DESCRIPTION:Umbrella Arts presents… BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL | September 25 – November 8\, 2026 in Concord\, MA \nTHE 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. \nBAT BOY: THE MUSICAL is recommended for mature audiences\, teens and up. Learn more. \nCALENDAR: \n\nPlaying: Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 3:00 PM (with exceptions for select performance times)\nPreviews: Friday & Saturday\, September 25 & 26\, 7:30 PM\, free for students and educators with advanced purchase and valid school ID \nPress Opening: Sunday\, September 27\, 3:00 PM\nKidCare: Sunday\, September 18\, 5:30 PM (pre-registration required)\n\nABOUT OUR SPECIAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES: \nPreview 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. \nPress 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.  \nThis 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. \nKidCare 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.  \nStory and Book by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming\nMusic and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe\nLicensed under agreement with Weekly World News\nDirected by Jeremy Johnson \nBATBOY: THE MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.ConcordTheatricals.com 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/bat-boy-the-musical/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261002T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261002T200000
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SUMMARY:deCordova Performance Series: Antje Duvekot
DESCRIPTION:deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum is pleased to present a musical performance (and album release party!) with Antje Duvekot. \nAntje has won some of the top prizes in the singer songwriter world\, including the Grand Prize in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition\, the prestigious Kerrville (TX) “Best New Folk Award\,” and\, in one of the nation’s top music markets\, the Boston Music Award for “Outstanding Folk Act.” \nAntje has extensive touring experience\, criss-crossing the US and Europe many times. She is a compelling live performer and has been invited to play some of the top festivals including The Newport Folk Festival as well as the Mountain Stage\, Philadelphia and Kerrville Festivals. Internationally\, she’s headlined the The Celtic Connections Festival in Scotland and the Tonder Festival in Denmark. \nConcert begins at 6:30 PM | Doors open at 6:00 PM \nThe concert will take place outdoors on the front lawn. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and make yourself comfortable. In the event of rain\, the performance will move inside the Museum. \nYOUR TICKET INCLUDES \nYour ticket includes admission to deCordova’s campus and free parking. Please feel free to explore the grounds before or after the program. NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL IS ALLOWED. \nOur onsite cafe partner\, Twisted Tree\, will be open and available to serve food\, drinks\, and alcohol until 7pm. \nWell-behaved\, leashed dogs are welcome. Please note that amplified music and crowd noise may be startling for some canine companions\, and we ask that all guests clean up after their pets. \nCancellation Policy: In the event The Trustees cancels a program due to severe weather\, low enrollment\, or other circumstances\, we will notify registrants by email and issue a full refund or transfer to another scheduled program within two weeks of the cancellation. To cancel a reservation\, please contact us 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Refunds and transfers will not be granted for cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program.   \nQuestions? Want to become a Trustees member and enjoy free and/or discounted programs? Contact ibohling@thetrustees.org.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/decordova-performance-series-antje-duvekot/
LOCATION:deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum\, 51 Sandy Pond Road\, Lincoln\, MA\, 01773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T220000
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SUMMARY:BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL
DESCRIPTION:Umbrella Arts presents… BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL | September 25 – November 8\, 2026 in Concord\, MA \nTHE 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. \nBAT BOY: THE MUSICAL is recommended for mature audiences\, teens and up. Learn more. \nCALENDAR: \n\nPlaying: Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 3:00 PM (with exceptions for select performance times)\nPreviews: Friday & Saturday\, September 25 & 26\, 7:30 PM\, free for students and educators with advanced purchase and valid school ID \nPress Opening: Sunday\, September 27\, 3:00 PM\nKidCare: Sunday\, September 18\, 5:30 PM (pre-registration required)\n\nABOUT OUR SPECIAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES: \nPreview 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. \nPress 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.  \nThis 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. \nKidCare 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.  \nStory and Book by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming\nMusic and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe\nLicensed under agreement with Weekly World News\nDirected by Jeremy Johnson \nBATBOY: THE MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.ConcordTheatricals.com 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/bat-boy-the-musical/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261003T133000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261003T150000
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SUMMARY:Walking tour of Hillside Cemetery in Townsend
DESCRIPTION:Join local historian Lee McTighe’s tour of Hillside Cemetery on Saturday\, October 3\, 2026 at 1:30. Lee’s tour of Townsend’s historic cemeteries have always drawn great reviews\, so don’t miss your chance to join us this year! Enter the cemetery at Avenue 1 (the main gate) and park at the back of the cemetery alongside the stone wall.  Avenue 1 is across from 30 Highland St\, Townsend\, MA.  Rain date is Sunday October 4\, 2026 at 2 PM
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/walking-tour-of-hillside-cemetery-in-townsend/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Talks,Walks & Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261003T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260924T123241Z
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SUMMARY:Iron Work Farm’s Open-Air Tap Room at the Faulkner Homestead
DESCRIPTION:The Iron Work Farm’s popular annual fundraiser\, the Open-Air Tap Room\, returns to the Jones-Faulkner Homestead\, 5 High Street\, Acton\, from 4 to 8 p.m. \nA salute by the Acton Minutemen will open the family-friendly event.  Featured will be music by Babylon\, outdoor games for both kids and adults\, face painting\, a stuffed animal hunt\, and a giant pumpkin from Idylwilde Farms.  Enjoy colonial-inspired dishes\, Dirigible Brewing Co.’s Isaac Davis Pale Ale\, and roast popcorn or s’mores at the fire pits in the dooryard of the oldest homestead in Acton. \n$25 admission/donation includes two drink/food tickets; kids under 18 are free. Parking is available in nearby commuter lots.  Limited handicapped parking on site. \nAdvance registration is recommended.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/iron-work-farms-open-air-tap-room-at-the-faulkner-homestead/
LOCATION:Faulkner Homestead\, 5 High Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261003T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261003T193000
DTSTAMP:20260922T172923Z
CREATED:20260922T172923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T172923Z
UID:42830-1791051300-1791055800@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Luminary Walk
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 3\, 2026\n6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\nFees: Free \n\n\n\nMeet at Mass Central Rail Trail – Sterling Spur\, 25 Gates Road\, Sterling. About 1 mile round trip. \nJoin a spooky lantern stroll\, hear scary stories\, and listen for wildlife. Start at sunset and return in darkness with lanterns guiding the way. Glow sticks will be provided to ward off any Will-o’-the-Wisp! One-mile round trip\, flat terrain. \nDogs are not allowed on water supply protection lands. Service and medical support animals\, when acting within their service capacity\, are welcome.   \nWalk will be at a slow pace. In the case of inclement weather\, the walk may be cancelled or modified. To check on hike status\, please call 774-261-1809 or email Kathryn.Parent@mass.gov.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/halloween-luminary-walk/
LOCATION:Mass Central Rail Trail (Sterling Spur)\, 25 Gates Road\, Sterling\, 01564\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks & Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T220000
DTSTAMP:20260908T194854Z
CREATED:20260908T194833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T194854Z
UID:41995-1791055800-1791064800@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL
DESCRIPTION:Umbrella Arts presents… BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL | September 25 – November 8\, 2026 in Concord\, MA \nTHE 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. \nBAT BOY: THE MUSICAL is recommended for mature audiences\, teens and up. Learn more. \nCALENDAR: \n\nPlaying: Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 3:00 PM (with exceptions for select performance times)\nPreviews: Friday & Saturday\, September 25 & 26\, 7:30 PM\, free for students and educators with advanced purchase and valid school ID \nPress Opening: Sunday\, September 27\, 3:00 PM\nKidCare: Sunday\, September 18\, 5:30 PM (pre-registration required)\n\nABOUT OUR SPECIAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES: \nPreview 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. \nPress 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.  \nThis 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. \nKidCare 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.  \nStory and Book by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming\nMusic and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe\nLicensed under agreement with Weekly World News\nDirected by Jeremy Johnson \nBATBOY: THE MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.ConcordTheatricals.com 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/bat-boy-the-musical/2026-10-03/
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=Asia/Dubai:20261004T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261004T130000
DTSTAMP:20261001T122647Z
CREATED:20261001T122647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T122647Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour of Howard Park in Townsend
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a scenic 1.5-mile walk through Howard Park while learning about its rich history. Along the way\, we’ll share interesting stories and point out the park’s main attractions and highlights.  Meet at 11 AM at the Squannacook School parking lot\, 66 Brookline St\, Townsend.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/guided-tour-of-howard-park-in-townsend/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Talks,Walks & Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261004T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260908T125357Z
CREATED:20260908T125343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T125357Z
UID:41939-1791111600-1791126000@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Pepperell Open Farm Day
DESCRIPTION:Does your child love tractors and farm animals? Do you enjoy fresh local fruits and vegetables? You are invited to Pepperell’s fifth annual Open Farm Day from 11am to 3pm!This year will be the biggest ever. Nine local farms will open their doors to families\, offering farm tours\, hay rides\, animal visits\, goat milking\, horse therapy\, cut flowers\, crafts\, and demonstrations. And the best part of all\, free admission!For information including locations\, please see https://www.pepperellagriculture.com/
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/pepperell-open-farm-day/
LOCATION:Pepperell\, Pepperell\, 01463\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pepperell Agricultural Commission":MAILTO:epiper@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T173000
DTSTAMP:20260908T194854Z
CREATED:20260908T194833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T194854Z
UID:41996-1791126000-1791135000@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL
DESCRIPTION:Umbrella Arts presents… BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL | September 25 – November 8\, 2026 in Concord\, MA \nTHE 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. \nBAT BOY: THE MUSICAL is recommended for mature audiences\, teens and up. Learn more. \nCALENDAR: \n\nPlaying: Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 3:00 PM (with exceptions for select performance times)\nPreviews: Friday & Saturday\, September 25 & 26\, 7:30 PM\, free for students and educators with advanced purchase and valid school ID \nPress Opening: Sunday\, September 27\, 3:00 PM\nKidCare: Sunday\, September 18\, 5:30 PM (pre-registration required)\n\nABOUT OUR SPECIAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES: \nPreview 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. \nPress 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.  \nThis 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. \nKidCare 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.  \nStory and Book by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming\nMusic and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe\nLicensed under agreement with Weekly World News\nDirected by Jeremy Johnson \nBATBOY: THE MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.ConcordTheatricals.com 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/bat-boy-the-musical/2026-10-04/
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=UTC:20261005T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261005T130000
DTSTAMP:20261001T161851Z
CREATED:20261001T161851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T161851Z
UID:43330-1791190800-1791205200@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Archaeology Project at 1707 Faulkner House
DESCRIPTION:Ever dig something up and wonder what it is? Join Iron Work Farm and Archaeology Outreach as we recover artifacts from a tailings pile at the oldest house in Action. The Jones/Faulkner House was built in 1707 and occupied by Faulkner descendants until the 1960’s. This is a once in a lifetime project. Please volunteer to get your hands on artifacts that have not seen the light for centuries. Please sign up here
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/archaeology-project-at-1707-faulkner-house/2026-10-05/
LOCATION:Faulkner Homestead\, 5 High Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261006T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261006T200000
DTSTAMP:20260918T183341Z
CREATED:20260918T183341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T183341Z
UID:42642-1791309600-1791316800@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Joint Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 6\, 6 – 8 PM (RSVP appreciated) \n  \nExperience 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. \n  \nEnjoy 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. \n  \nThe mediums of mosaic\, mixed media\, textile sculpture\, and ceramic installation are all represented in this fall’s free visual arts exhibitions: \n\nOn Being Human: Mosaic Meditations by Cynthia Fisher\nMenjunje/Amalgamation: An Exploration of Language and Identity by Shelly “Lola” Freund\nWhorl: Vertical Gallery Activation by Debra Fleury\nDisperse: 2026 Art Ramble by Helen Duncan
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/joint-opening-reception/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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ORGANIZER;CN="Umbrella Arts":MAILTO:info@theumbrellaarts.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260917T143319Z
CREATED:20260917T143319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T143319Z
UID:42368-1791486000-1791489600@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Veteran's Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of conversation\, reflection\, and learning. Moderated by Alan\nDernalowicz\, the program features local veterans and representatives from organizations\nserving the veteran community. This year’s special guest is Kara Fossey\, Executive\nDirector of the Fort Devens Museum and the Groton History Center. (Many will remember\nher engaging 2022 presentation at the museum on the many roles American women played\nduring World War II—from military service to civilian and volunteer efforts—with special\nemphasis on Fort Devens and women from MA.) Whether you are a veteran\, have a family\nconnection to military service\, or simply want to learn more\, this annual program offers a\nfresh perspective each year and welcomes everyone.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/veterans-roundtable/
LOCATION:The Gardner Museum\, 27 Pearl Street\, Gardner\, MA\, 01440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T220000
DTSTAMP:20260908T194854Z
CREATED:20260908T194833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T194854Z
UID:41997-1791487800-1791496800@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL
DESCRIPTION:Umbrella Arts presents… BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL | September 25 – November 8\, 2026 in Concord\, MA \nTHE 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. \nBAT BOY: THE MUSICAL is recommended for mature audiences\, teens and up. Learn more. \nCALENDAR: \n\nPlaying: Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 3:00 PM (with exceptions for select performance times)\nPreviews: Friday & Saturday\, September 25 & 26\, 7:30 PM\, free for students and educators with advanced purchase and valid school ID \nPress Opening: Sunday\, September 27\, 3:00 PM\nKidCare: Sunday\, September 18\, 5:30 PM (pre-registration required)\n\nABOUT OUR SPECIAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES: \nPreview 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. \nPress 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.  \nThis 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. \nKidCare 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.  \nStory and Book by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming\nMusic and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe\nLicensed under agreement with Weekly World News\nDirected by Jeremy Johnson \nBATBOY: THE MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.ConcordTheatricals.com 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/bat-boy-the-musical/2026-10-08/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261009T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261009T150000
DTSTAMP:20260909T120021Z
CREATED:20260827T141838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T120021Z
UID:41290-1791554400-1791558000@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Perukes\, Powder\, Politics\, and Patriots: Men's Hair and Wigs in 18th-century England and America
DESCRIPTION:Why did men in the 1700s wear wigs? What were they made of\, how were they styled\, and who wore what? How would the hair care routine of George Washington compare to that of a low-ranking British soldier? How would it compare to Martha Washington’s? Join living history interpreter and wig maker\, Audrey Stuck-Girard\, as she demonstrates trends and styling techniques used by wigmakers and hairdressers in the 18th century.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/perukes-powder-politics-and-patriots-mens-hair-and-wigs-in-18th-century-england-and-america/
LOCATION:Thayer Memorial Library\, 717 Main St\, Lancaster\, MA\, 01523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261009T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260917T143017Z
CREATED:20260917T142947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T143017Z
UID:42461-1791574200-1791579600@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:I AND YOU
DESCRIPTION:Umbrella Arts presents… I AND YOU\, playing October 9 – November 22\, 2026 in Concord\, MA. \nTHE STORY\nA 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. \nCALENDAR\nPlaying: Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 3:00 PM (with exceptions for select performance times)\nPreviews: Friday & Saturday\, October 9 & 10\, 7:30 PM\, free for students and educators with advance purchase and valid school ID\nPress Opening: Sunday\, October 11\, 6:00 PM\nKidCare: Sunday\, October 18\, 2:00 PM \nABOUT OUR SPECIAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES\nPreview 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. \nPress 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. \nKidCare 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. \nBy Lauren Gunderson\nDirected by Michelle Aguillon \nI AND YOU is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.ConcordTheatricals.com
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/i-and-you/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260917T143715Z
CREATED:20260917T143715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T143715Z
UID:42294-1791626400-1791648000@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Flying into Fall: A Birding Adventure Celebrating October Big Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the beauty of the season at Fruitlands Museum with a day inspired by feathers\, flight\, and fall color celebrating the global birding event\, October Big Day. \nWe are excited to partner with three different birding organizations on this exciting day! \nAt 10–11:30AM\, the Boxborough Birders will be leading a guided bird walk along the Fruitlands trails\, discovering the vibrant birdlife that calls this landscape home. Please meet guides in front of the Museum Admission Building. \nTap into your creative side with drop-in artmaking at our Wayside Gallery between 11:30AM-12:30PM and 2:30-3:30PM. Using leaves\, feathers\, and other natural materials\, you will create one-of-a-kind monoprints that capture the spirit of the season. \nThe highlight of the day takes place at 1PM\, when Monadnock Falconry brings beautiful birds of prey to the Museum grounds outside our historic Farmhouse. Get an up-close look at these extraordinary hunters and learn about the essential roles they play in our ecosystems. \nAll tickets to this seasonal celebration also includes admission to Fruitlands’ historic houses\, Shaker and Transcendentalist collections\, and art galleries. It is the perfect way to welcome autumn\, through nature\, art\, and the awe of seeing a falcon take flight against the hills of Harvard\, Massachusetts. \nCancellation Policy: In the event The Trustees cancels a program due to severe weather\, low enrollment\, or other circumstances\, we will notify registrants by email and issue a full refund or transfer to another scheduled program within two weeks of the cancellation. To cancel a reservation\, please contact Fruitlands Museum 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Refunds and transfers will not be granted for cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program.   \nQuestions? Want to become a Trustees member and enjoy free and/or discounted programs? Contact ibohling@thetrustees.org.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/flying-into-fall-a-birding-adventure-celebrating-october-big-day-2026/
LOCATION:Fruitlands Museum\, 102 Prospect Hill Road\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Talks,Walks & Hikes
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees | Fruitlands Museum":MAILTO:cshortliffe@thetrustees.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261010T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261010T150000
DTSTAMP:20261001T122801Z
CREATED:20261001T122801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T122801Z
UID:43237-1791637200-1791644400@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Grand reopening of the Cooperage in Townsend
DESCRIPTION:Come and tour the newly refurbished Cooperage on Oct. 10\, 2026. The Townsend Historical Society has spent over a quarter of a million dollars rehabilitating this historic treasure\, and everyone is invited to stop by Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 between 1 and 3 PM to look at the great results! Park at the Reed Homestead\, 72 Main St. Townsend\, MA. Should parking fill up\, you will directed where else to park. \nLead contractor Uwe Tobies will be there to answer questions about how the work was done. In addition\, there will be displays inside the Cooperage showing the Townsend Historical Society’s plans for Old Harbor Village. These plans include: \n\nAn interactive museum in the Cooperage itself displaying all the early American industries that once called the Cooperage home\nA working grist mill across the street\nA refurbished Reed Homestead (grand reopening Dec 6\, 2026!)\nA beautiful function hall available for rent at Harbor Church\nA Charlotte’s Web/E. B. White Museum and a Townsend History Museum at the newly donated 16 South St. in front of the donor company – Deluxe. Also will include offices\, workspace\, and a store.\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone there!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/grand-reopening-of-the-cooperage-in-townsend/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260922T172837Z
CREATED:20260922T172819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T172837Z
UID:42845-1791640800-1791648000@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Autumn Art: A Free Family Day Event
DESCRIPTION: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! \n  \nProgramming: \n\nMosaic Coaster Making with Cynthia Fisher in Room 201\, Drop-in 2-4pm\nArtist Walk and Talk with Helen Duncan in the Hapgood Wright Town Forest\n\nTours take place at 2pm\, 2:30pm\, 3:00pm\, and 3:30pm\n\n\nFingerprint Painting with Shelly Freund in Room 223\, Drop-in 2-4pm\nEnergy Drawing in The Gallery Space with Debra Fleury\, Drop-in 2-4pm\nEducation Teacher event TBD\n\n  \nAll galleries and activities free and open to all.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/autumn-art-a-free-family-day-event/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes,Open House
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ORGANIZER;CN="Umbrella Arts":MAILTO:info@theumbrellaarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261010T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261010T210000
DTSTAMP:20260917T143025Z
CREATED:20260917T142947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T143025Z
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SUMMARY:I AND YOU
DESCRIPTION:Umbrella Arts presents… I AND YOU\, playing October 9 – November 22\, 2026 in Concord\, MA. \nTHE STORY\nA 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. \nCALENDAR\nPlaying: Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 3:00 PM (with exceptions for select performance times)\nPreviews: Friday & Saturday\, October 9 & 10\, 7:30 PM\, free for students and educators with advance purchase and valid school ID\nPress Opening: Sunday\, October 11\, 6:00 PM\nKidCare: Sunday\, October 18\, 2:00 PM \nABOUT OUR SPECIAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES\nPreview 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. \nPress 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. \nKidCare 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. \nBy Lauren Gunderson\nDirected by Michelle Aguillon \nI AND YOU is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.ConcordTheatricals.com
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/i-and-you/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T163000
DTSTAMP:20260908T194854Z
CREATED:20260908T194833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T194854Z
UID:41998-1791727200-1791736200@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL
DESCRIPTION:Umbrella Arts presents… BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL | September 25 – November 8\, 2026 in Concord\, MA \nTHE 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. \nBAT BOY: THE MUSICAL is recommended for mature audiences\, teens and up. Learn more. \nCALENDAR: \n\nPlaying: Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 3:00 PM (with exceptions for select performance times)\nPreviews: Friday & Saturday\, September 25 & 26\, 7:30 PM\, free for students and educators with advanced purchase and valid school ID \nPress Opening: Sunday\, September 27\, 3:00 PM\nKidCare: Sunday\, September 18\, 5:30 PM (pre-registration required)\n\nABOUT OUR SPECIAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES: \nPreview 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. \nPress 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.  \nThis 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. \nKidCare 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.  \nStory and Book by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming\nMusic and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe\nLicensed under agreement with Weekly World News\nDirected by Jeremy Johnson \nBATBOY: THE MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.ConcordTheatricals.com 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/bat-boy-the-musical/2026-10-11/
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=UTC:20261011T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261011T163000
DTSTAMP:20261002T132351Z
CREATED:20261002T132243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T132351Z
UID:43359-1791730800-1791736200@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Historical Piano Concert
DESCRIPTION:An all-Chopin program\, played on a piano made in 1840 by Erard of Paris – one of two makes favored by Chopin at that time. Pianist Yukiko Sekino returns to the Historical Piano Concerts series\, based on the Frederick Collection of historical European grand pianos\, in Ashburnham\, MA. This concludes the series’ 41st fall season. Concerts will resume in the spring at New Dawn Arts Center/Ashburnham Community Church (same building).
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/historical-piano-concert/
LOCATION:Ashburnham Community Church\, 84 Main Street\, Ashburnham\, MA\, 01430\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historical Piano Concerts%2C Inc.":MAILTO:piano.fred@juno.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261011T193000
DTSTAMP:20260917T143026Z
CREATED:20260917T142947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T143026Z
UID:42469-1791741600-1791747000@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:I AND YOU
DESCRIPTION:Umbrella Arts presents… I AND YOU\, playing October 9 – November 22\, 2026 in Concord\, MA. \nTHE STORY\nA 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. \nCALENDAR\nPlaying: Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 3:00 PM (with exceptions for select performance times)\nPreviews: Friday & Saturday\, October 9 & 10\, 7:30 PM\, free for students and educators with advance purchase and valid school ID\nPress Opening: Sunday\, October 11\, 6:00 PM\nKidCare: Sunday\, October 18\, 2:00 PM \nABOUT OUR SPECIAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES\nPreview 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. \nPress 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. \nKidCare 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. \nBy Lauren Gunderson\nDirected by Michelle Aguillon \nI AND YOU is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.ConcordTheatricals.com
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/i-and-you/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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