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SUMMARY:West Concord Art Loop
DESCRIPTION:The second annual West Concord Art Loop is a temporary public art initiative that transforms sidewalks in West Concord village into an accessible\, outdoor gallery featuring 130 original artworks by local artists of all ages and experience levels. Using custom\, weather-resistant pavement decals installed throughout the retail district\, the project encourages pedestrian exploration across downtown West Concord. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT THE WEST CONCORD ART LOOP! \nDATE: The installation will run from mid-May to mid-November\, with a special ribbon-cutting and Art Loop scavenger hunt with prizes on Spring Into West Concord Junction Day\, May 16 from 10 AM  to 3 PM. \nTIME: Dawn to Dusk \nLOCATION: Decals will be placed on both sides of Commonwealth Avenue from Main Street to Laws Brook Road. The Art Loop may be started at any point along the route\, but it is recommended to begin at the West Concord Train Station\, 20 Commonwealth Avenue\, Concord\, MA 01742. \nACCESS: The West Concord Art Loop is ADA compliant. All sidewalks featuring artwork have accessible ramps. \n  \n  \nThis program is offered by the West Concord Cultural District Committee as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/west-concord-art-loop/
LOCATION:West Concord Junction Cultural District\, Commonwealth Avenue\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Exhibits,Festivals,Walks & Hikes
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SUMMARY:The Concord250 Poetry Project: Reimagining America's 1776 Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:The winning poets of a statewide contest will read their powerful original works and share the stories behind them\, followed by a reception with light refreshments. Massachusetts poets were invited to bring their joy of language and resourceful imagination to reflect on America’s 1776 Independence and create an original poem that acknowledges America’s past while addressing the continuing pursuit of justice\, equity\, and inclusion for all. \nRecordings of the awarded poets’ poems will be broadcast on the West Concord Poetry Phone\, located off of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail on Beharrell Street in West Concord\, MA\, in front of the Brookside Square Apartments. \nDATE: Sunday\, May 3 \nTIME: 3 – 4:15 PM \nLOCATION: Goodwin Forum\, Concord Free Public Library\, 129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA 01742 \nACCESS: The Concord Library is accessible and so is the West Concord Poetry Phone booth. \n  \nPhoto courtesy of The Concord Bridge \nThis program is offered by Concord 250\, West Concord Cultural District Committee and the Concord Free Public Library as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-concord250-poetry-project-reimagining-americas-1776-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:Concord Free Public Library\, 129 Main St\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Exhibits,Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Concord 250th Committee":MAILTO:250celebration@concordma.gov
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