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On Belonging in Outdoor Spaces: Claudia Fox Tree
Decolonizing Contributions by Indigenous People February 22, 2023 | 7 PM EST How do we decolonize what we have learned about Native American achievements? We add important missing information and change the dominant narrative. This presentation will help connect the dots from understanding the land to understanding Indigenous People. We will move from the past […]
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Chinese Acrobat
Bigelow Free Public Library 54 Walnut St, Clinton, United StatesLi Liu was born in the city of Shenyang in The Northeast of China. At the age of six she began her acrobatic training, and the following year she was chosen to attend The Chinese National Circus School in the capitol city of Beijing. While in Beijing she trained for eight hours a day until […]
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WORKSHOP: Carving Clay; Expressive Precision with Katie Bosley Sabin
The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, United StatesIn a special workshop series over two days, Carving Clay: Expressive Precision, Saturday & Sunday, February 25 & 26, 10am - 4pm, Sabin will demonstrate her carving and piercing methods for creating symmetrical designs and patterns with accuracy and share the tools and techniques she uses to achieve her unique architectural forms. In the hands-on portion, she […]
WORKSHOP: Carving Clay; Expressive Precision with Katie Bosley Sabin
The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, United StatesIn a special workshop series over two days, Carving Clay: Expressive Precision, Saturday & Sunday, February 25 & 26, 10am - 4pm, Sabin will demonstrate her carving and piercing methods for creating symmetrical designs and patterns with accuracy and share the tools and techniques she uses to achieve her unique architectural forms. In the hands-on portion, she […]
Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks — Operation Pollination with Dr. Robert Gegear
VirtualJoin us as we celebrate the return of Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks after a two-year hiatus! This year’s series titled “Operation Pollination” focuses on native pollination systems specific to the Heritage Area, highlighting the work of our partners while sharing ways in which you can help these systems thrive. As we await Spring’s return […]
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FisHistory: The History of Fishing in Wachusett Reservoir
Fitchburg Public Library 166 Boulder Drive, Suite 108, Fitchburg, MA, United StatesJoin the DCR Watershed Rangers as they present the history of fishing from the 1890’s to today at the Wachusett Reservoir. They will draw from historical state records and showcase the species of fish found in the reservoir from surveys. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A. This free event will be held in […]
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Live Music with Jeff Snow “The Softer Side of Celtic”
Bigelow Free Public Library 54 Walnut St, Clinton, United StatesThe Softer Side of Celtic combines the music, stories and a wee bit of history from Scotland, Ireland and England into a program that will keep you on the edge of your seat. There will be singing, laughing, clapping and perhaps a bit of foot stomping.
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Annual Regional High School Exhibit
LexArt 130 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA, United StatesFeaturing the work of students from Bedford, Burlington, Lexington, Minuteman, Waltham, and Winchester high schools, this exhibit showcases the creativity and innovation of area students and high school art programs and helps raise funds for our high school scholarship program. All sales proceeds from our gallery gift shop will support our annual cash awards to […]
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Opening Weekend Artist Talk – John Roman
Thoreau Farm 341 Virginia Road, Concord, MA, United StatesMeet John on-site at Thoreau Farm during opening weekend hear him speak about the exhibition: "The Homes of Henry David Thoreau." On view in March and April, "The Homes of Henry David Thoreau" provides a close look at fifteen historically-accurate, pen-and-ink renderings documenting the houses and landscapes Thoreau called home in the nineteenth century. This […]
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Art as Activism/Healing: Race and Racial Justice
The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, United StatesA Free Community Exhibition and Workshop Series with Artist Nayda A. Cuevas Join artist Nayda A. Cuevas and see how she uses her art on a gallery wall to create a dialogue about race/identity. In a safe and welcoming space, students will learn and discuss how other artists stand up to racial injustice and confront […]
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