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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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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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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261004T130000
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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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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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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260917T143319Z
CREATED:20260917T143319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T143319Z
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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
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CREATED:20260908T194833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T194854Z
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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/2026-10-08/
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
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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
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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/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260917T143715Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261010T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261010T150000
DTSTAMP:20261001T122801Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260922T172837Z
CREATED:20260922T172819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T172837Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T163000
DTSTAMP:20260908T194854Z
CREATED:20260908T194833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T194854Z
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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/2026-10-11/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261014T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260925T153958Z
CREATED:20260925T153958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T153958Z
UID:43015-1792000800-1792008000@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:“Police History during the Great Depression” at Fitchburg Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:Crime doesn’t pay\, but it will definitely amuse attendees who come to “Police History during the Great Depression” at Fitchburg Historical Society\, 781 Main St. on Wednesday\, October 14\, at 6 p.m. Researchers Sally Cragin and Dr. Joe Cronin focused on researching crimes large and small which were registered between 1930 and 1935 in the newly arrived archives of Fitchburg Police Department ledgers. During this period\, petty crime skyrocketed\, and youth mischief escalated\, while serious crime of theft $50 and over reduced. This educational event is free to attend. \nSince January\, the pair has slowly made their way through thousands of typed pages of crimes great and small. “Some of these incidents will make you chuckle\, such as the boy who misbehaved at the Cumings Theatre by sitting in the balcony and blowing pepper onto patrons seated below – pepper he admitted bringing from home. Other crimes are more serious and show the desperate straits people were in as well as the correlation between drunkenness and crime.” \nFitchburg Historical Society received the ledgers earlier this year\, and Fitchburg Police Chief Steven Giannini stated\, “The Fitchburg Police Department is thrilled to be able to donate these records to the Fitchburg Historical Society\, where we know they will be categorized and preserved in the manner that they deserve. This collection truly belongs to the community and I hope that they enjoy reading these passages and traveling back to a different period of time as much as I have.” \nSally Cragin is a Fitchburg resident with deep roots in the community. She is a prize-winning journalist who wrote for the Boston Globe before running for Fitchburg School Committee in 2007. Currently\, she serves as a Fitchburg City Councilor-at-Large and is at work on her third book. \nDr. Joseph Cronin is a retired dentist who leads the “Poetry Readaloud” monthly event at his residence\, The Gables. He began doing research at the Fitchburg Historical Society in 2021 and was honored for his work with a Local Star Award from the Massachusetts History Alliance. He authored his memoir “The Last Narrowback\,” about growing up with his Irish family in Boston. \nThe performance venue is fully handicapped accessible and there is ample street parking.  For more information\, visit fitchburghistoricalsociety.com\, email welcome (at) fitchburghistoricalsociety.com\, or call 978-345-1157.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/police-history-during-the-great-depression-at-fitchburg-historical-society/
LOCATION:Fitchburg Historical Society\, 781 Main Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fitchburg Historical Society":MAILTO:welcome@fitchburghistoricalsociety.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261015T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260917T143154Z
CREATED:20260917T143154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T143154Z
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SUMMARY:Teeing up History
DESCRIPTION:Returning to the museum after his popular 2022 talk on the history of the Delay Memorial\nGolf Tournament\, author and longtime sportswriter Jay Gearan celebrates the 90th\nanniversary of Gardner Municipal Golf Course. Based on his hot-off-the-press book A\nCourse Called Gardner\, Jay will share the story of the course’s beginnings as a 9-hole\nlayout in 1936\, its expansion to 18 holes in 1967\, memorable championships and\nchampions\, and the people who shaped one of the city’s most cherished public assets.\nSigned copies of the book\, featuring more than 100 historic photos\, will be available for\npurchase. As a special complement to the program\, the museum will display from its\ncollection the historic driver used by Mayor Timpany to dedicate the opening of the course\nin 1936 and again by Mayor Landry for the dedication of the second 9 holes in 1967.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/teeing-up-history/
LOCATION:The Gardner Museum\, 27 Pearl Street\, Gardner\, MA\, 01440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261015T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260922T135631Z
CREATED:20260922T135631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T135631Z
UID:42759-1792090800-1792096200@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Stone Prayers: An Update to the Inventory
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Curtiss Hoffman has investigated the thousands of enigmatic stone monuments scattered throughout the woodlands and fields of the eastern United States and Canada. Regional descendant Indigenous communities identify these structures as “stone prayers”—sacred sites that deserve protection. Hoffman documents archaeological and environmental evidence supporting the Indigenous origin of many of these monuments.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/stone-prayers-an-update-to-the-inventory/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261016T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260917T143026Z
CREATED:20260917T142947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T143026Z
UID:42470-1792179000-1792184400@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/2026-10-16/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261017T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261017T110000
DTSTAMP:20260930T120250Z
CREATED:20260930T120049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T120250Z
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SUMMARY:art+mindfulness at deCordova
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to bring art+mindfulness\, a dynamic experience that brings guided meditation and quiet reflection\, to the deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum. This 90-minute workshop has been designed to whisk you away from your daily responsibilities and leave you feeling calm\, connected and more present. In the presence of outdoor sculpture and within a small community of people you’ll practice guided meditation and reflective journaling crafted to help you re-prioritize your energy for what brings you joy. \nart+mindfulness is a collaboration between Beth Kantrowitz and Jennifer Swanberg\, Ph.D. Beth is an independent art curator/consultant through bkprojects as well as co-director of Drive-by Projects. Jennifer is professor of health science and a nationally recognized work-life scholar\, a certified mindfulness meditation teacher and work+life coach. \nThis is an opportunity to slow down\, experience the autumn air in nature and connect with like-hearted humans. No meditation experience is required. Just come as you are. \nWhat to bring: mats and a blanket (if you forget\, we’ve got you covered). \nPens and journals will be provided. \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  deCordova 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/artmindfulness-at-decordova/
LOCATION:deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum\, 51 Sandy Pond Road\, Lincoln\, MA\, 01773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T220000
DTSTAMP:20260908T194855Z
CREATED:20260908T194833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T194855Z
UID:41999-1792265400-1792274400@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/2026-10-17/
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:20261018T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261018T130000
DTSTAMP:20261001T154019Z
CREATED:20261001T154019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T154019Z
UID:43313-1792324800-1792328400@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Birds of Prey
DESCRIPTION:“Birds of Prey” with Tom Ricardi \nSunday\, October 18 \n12pm-1pm at the Visitor Center \nJoin us and Tom Ricardi of the Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Center in Conway MA\, as he\nreturns with some of his feathered friends! \nGet up close\, and hear about the predatory birds that call New England their home. All ages. \nThe Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Center continues to rely on public support for funding. A $5 Donation is suggested to help keep the center operating and successful!  \nAll are welcome. Reasonable accommodations upon request.\nFor more information call: (978) 405-2082 \nOn sunny days\, holidays and weekends\, Walden\nPond often closes due to capacity. Check DCR\nPark Alerts for closures at mass.gov/parkalerts
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/birds-of-prey-2/
LOCATION:Walden Pond State Reservation\, 915 Walden Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Walden Pond State Reservation | DCR":MAILTO:Pond, Walden (DCR)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261018T153000
DTSTAMP:20260917T143027Z
CREATED:20260917T142947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T143027Z
UID:42471-1792332000-1792337400@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/2026-10-18/
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:20261018T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T203000
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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/2026-10-18/
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:20261022T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261022T130000
DTSTAMP:20261016T153733Z
CREATED:20261008T183223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T153733Z
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SUMMARY:Concord's Black Heritage Trail Celebration
DESCRIPTION:This program will recognize the installation of the 10 Black Heritage Trail Markers\, the Black Heritage walking tour and maps\, as well as words and song to commemorate this important moment in our Town history.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/concords-black-heritage-trail-celebration/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord Visitor Center":MAILTO:concordvisitorcenter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261022T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261022T210000
DTSTAMP:20260917T143027Z
CREATED:20260917T142947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T143027Z
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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/2026-10-22/
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:20261023T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261023T203000
DTSTAMP:20260917T143601Z
CREATED:20260917T143601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T143601Z
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SUMMARY:Spirits of the Old Manse: A Candlelit Encounter with the Past
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the Old Manse after dark for a rare\, intimate experience through the rooms where history was lived – and still lingers. \nThis is not a haunted house. This is something older\, quieter\, and more unsettling. Guided by candlelight\, you’ll move room by room through the 18th-century home once occupied by Revolutionaries\, philosophers\, and writers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Nathaniel and Sophia Hawthorne. Along the way\, you’ll hear true stories pulled from letters\, journals\, and the etched words left behind – literally – on the windows and walls. \nYou’ll sit where Emerson and Hawthorne wrote. See the view where the family watched the battle of the North Bridge. Stand in the attic where ministers practiced sermons and scratched their names into the beams. \nThis is a fully guided\, story-driven experience designed to bring out the emotional resonance and layered past of the house – not just what happened here\, but how it felt.  \nSpace is limited. Flashlights provided. This experience is best suited for guests 10 and up.\nPlease arrive at your designated time slot. Late entry may not be accommodated. \nThis tour involves going up several flights of steep stairs and is not wheelchair accessible. This tour may at times be conducted in low light situations; flashlights are provided. There are no public restrooms on site. Restrooms are located nearby in Concord’s Visitor’s Center. Parking is available in front of the museum in The Old Manse parking lot. \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 The Old Manse 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/spirits-of-the-old-manse-a-candlelit-encounter-with-the-past/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:The Old Manse\, 269 Monument Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees | The Old Manse":MAILTO:sschroth@thetrustees.org
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