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SUMMARY:The Colored Museum: Past/Present/Future
DESCRIPTION:In a bold new exhibition at The Umbrella Arts Center in Concord\, noted artist and curator Cedric Vise1 Douglas has found inspiration in a provocative work of theater\, George C. Wolfe’s satirical play\, The Colored Museum\, to create a visual journey of the Black Past\, Present and Future. \nOffering a diverse array of media\, styles and audience engagement experiences\, The Colored Museum: Past/Present/Future features work by 10 emerging and established Black artists from throughout the eastern U.S. including Thomas “Kwest” Burns\, Barrington Edwards\, Ifé Franklin\, Nettrice Gaskins\, Shea Justice\, Chaz Maviyane-Davies\, Keith Morris Washington and Douglas himself. Also included is work by the late outsider artist\, Justin Printice Douglass\, created through The Umbrella’s education outreach program while incarcerated in Concord\, and originally unable to be publicly exhibited due to COVID. \nFree and open to the public the exhibition echoes\, responds to\, and challenges themes of the play\, produced May 20 – June 5 by The Umbrella’s professional stage company\, directed by Pascale Florestal. Wolfe’s play undermines Black stereotypes over time\, and challenges notions of museums and white spectatorship of Black experience\, through employing incisive and often hilarious satire. \nInspired by the play and conversations with Florestal\, Douglas selected these artists not only on their strengths as artists\, scholars and public speakers\, but as activists whose combined work represent a call to action for audiences to personally promote social change and dismantling of racism in their communities. The organizing framework creates dialogue among the Past\, from slavery\, the civil rights and back to Africa movements; the Present demands for personal and political change in the wake of George Floyd; and Afrofuturist projections of race\, technology\, and Black bodies viewed through positive lenses. The exhibition also features an audience interaction component that allows visitors to leave messages\, have conversations in regard to race relations\, and reimagine museums and cultural institutions themselves. \nRELATED READINGS \n\n\nMeet the Artists of The Colored Museum: Past\, Present\, Future\nRemixing Museum Spaces\nBy Jennifer Mancuso\, Art New England\nSeries of Programs Offers Rich Explorations of Black Past\, Present and Future\nDiscover Concord Magazine
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/the-colored-museum-past-present-future/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220604T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220604T110000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202003
CREATED:20220603T125314Z
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SUMMARY:National Trails Day Hike at Notown Reservoir
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Trails Day on a 3-4 mile guided hike at Notown Reservoir with the Leominster Trail Stewards! \nMeet at the very end of Mount Elam Road on the Fitchburg/Leominster city line at 9 AM. Parking will be beyond the gate or along the side of the road. These trails are not on the City maps and many people get lost hiking this area. A guide will bring you on the newly blazed trails and enjoy the views on the reservoir.  \nPLEASE RSVP by calling the Leominster Recreation Department at 978-534-7529
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/national-trails-day-hike-at-notown-reservoir/
LOCATION:Notown Reservoir Trails\, Mount Elam Road\, Leominster\, MA\, 01453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks & Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220604T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220604T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202003
CREATED:20220603T130859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T130859Z
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SUMMARY:Storybook Trail Unveiling: The Spirit of The Wayside Inn
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 4th at 2:00 pm\,  will unveil a new Storybook Trail at The Wayside Inn on part of our Innkeeper’s Loop system.\n\n\n\nSudbury Girl Scout Ambassador Elizabeth Huettig has written an original story based on the history of The Wayside Inn and\, working in conjunction with The Wayside Inn Foundation\, has created the trail posts to hold the story year-round. The project will help Elizabeth obtain her Gold Award from the Girl Scouts. The story was written with ages 8-10 in mind\, but it is sure to be enjoyed by any age reader. The cover artwork was created by LSRHS student Sebastian Janowitz.\n\n\n\nDrop in between 2:00 to 4:00 on June 4th to meet Elizabeth and hear more about the creation of this project. The Storybook Trail begins on the path to the left of Longfellow’s Wayside Inn on the old Wayside Inn Roadway.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/storybook-trail-unveiling-the-spirit-of-the-wayside-inn/
LOCATION:The Wayside Inn\, 72 Wayside Inn Road\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks & Hikes
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Wayside Inn Foundation":MAILTO:twif@wayside.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220609T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202003
CREATED:20220603T124107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T124304Z
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SUMMARY:UNH Extension Master Gardener Series
DESCRIPTION:Visit Beaver Brook Association’s Maple Hill Farm for a series of Master Gardener workshops offered by the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension. \nSee Beaver Brook’s program registration site and click the “View” button to the right of “Public Programs and Membership” for details. \nSeries Schedule \n6/9 — Gardening in a Changing Climate \n6/16 — Invasive Plants \n7/14 — Go Native! Incorporating Native Plants Into Your Landscape  \n8/25 — Putting the Garden to Bed \n9/10 — Dividing Perennials
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/unh-extension-master-gardener-series/2022-06-09/
LOCATION:Maple Hill Farm\, 117 Ridge Road\, Hollis\, NH\, 03049\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220611T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220611T100000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202003
CREATED:20220603T130227Z
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join DCR in taking some time during Pollinator month to discover the pollinator meadow and enjoy the views along the North Dike. Easy walk. About 2 miles. \nMeet at Wachusett Reservoir Gate 36 North Dike\, Rt 110 Clinton. Parking at the intersection of South Meadow Road and Route 110. \nDogs are not allowed on water supply protection lands. \nFor more information or to check status\, please email Kathryn.Parent@mass.gov or call 774-261-1809. \n\n 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/pollinator-walk/
LOCATION:Wachusett Reservoir – North Dike\, Gate 36\, Route 110\, Sterling\, MA\, 01564\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks & Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220616T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220616T193000
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SUMMARY:History of the Rail Trails
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person talk about the history of Rail Trails in the area\, in preparation for this month’s anticipated launch of the Twin Cities Rail Trail! \nCraig Della Penna is the Executive Director of Norwottuck Network. For twelve years\, Craig worked for one of the country’s earliest short-line railroad companies marketing rail freight and managing the planning and start-up operations of two of the northeast’s largest railroad-owned trans-loading facilities. Having a background in railroad history\, he was invited by a regional publisher to write a series of books about the history of old railroad lines and their conversion to bike and hike trails. He was later hired by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy as an organizer and for seven years covered the New England region. \nHe has been involved in much of the rail trail development in the northeast. For the past 19 years\, he has been a Realtor in Northampton Massachusetts\, with a special niche. He specializes in the sale of houses near rail trails\, greenways and other conservation lands.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/history-of-the-rail-trails/
LOCATION:Fitchburg Public Library\, 166 Boulder Drive\, Suite 108\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fitchburg Public Library":MAILTO:fplref@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220618T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202003
CREATED:20220616T163518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T171103Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth 2022 at Fitchburg Abolitionist Park
DESCRIPTION:After five years and with your continued help and support\, we are finally here! \nWe invite those passionate about this history and the legacy of abolition to join us to celebrate the complete of phase II and the start of phase III of Fitchburg Abolitionist’s Park development. \nPlease join us in community\, for music\, theatrical performances and more.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/juneteenth-2022-at-fitchburg-abolitionist-park/
LOCATION:Fitchburg Abolitionist Park\, 42-50 Snow St\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fitchburg Abolitionist Park":MAILTO:info@abolitionistpark.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220618T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202003
CREATED:20220616T172824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T172824Z
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SUMMARY:Garage Band: The Arlington Porchfest After-Party
DESCRIPTION:Get your motor running at “GARAGE BAND” – the Arlington Porchfest “after party” featuring The Squeeze Box Stompers playing zydeco\, Cajun and more that is sure to get you up and dancing! \nFree and family friendly!  \nSaturday\, June 18th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Arlington Service Station\, 334 Mass Ave (next to Walgreens just past Arlington Center) (Rain date is Sunday June 19th) \nThe venue has easy access by walking\, bike or the 77 MBTA bus. \nBe sure to visit our stores and restaurants in Arlington\, while enjoying a day-long\, townwide celebration of music during Arlington Porchfest 2022\, sponsored by Arlington Center for Arts.  Our local businesses are there along your way to get in some more music right along Mass Ave. \nVisit ArtsArlington.org for more! \n“GARAGE BAND” is a Signature Event of The Arlington Commission for Arts & Culture
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/garage-band-the-arlington-porchfest-after-party/
LOCATION:Arlington Service Station\, 334 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02474\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arlington Commission for Arts &amp%3B Culture":MAILTO:info@artsarlington.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220619T060000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202003
CREATED:20220616T164121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T165013Z
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SUMMARY:Walk 2.5 Miles to Honor Juneteenth
DESCRIPTION:Sudbury for Racial and Social Justice (S4RSJ) and Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT) invite you to take a self-guided walk through Memorial Forest on June 19\, in honor of Juneteenth. We have mapped a 2.5-mile route at the property in recognition of the two-and-a-half long years it took to notify enslaved people in Texas that they were free. \nGet the map: Download a brochure with trail map of the 2.5-mile route. Memorial Forest is open to the public dawn to dusk. \nAccess the map on your phone:  Follow the trail route via GPS and learn more about the special habitats along the way through a series of waypoints during your hike. The All Trails app has a free version that you can view and follow the route on your phone. \nLearn more about Juneteenth from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture \n\nThe historical legacy of Juneteenth (brief article)\nJuneteenth: Connecting the Historic to the Now (49 min video)\nJubilee\, Juneteenth and Thirteenth (43 min video) This is a local conversation\, produced by the Boston Globe\, about a documentary that portrays the influential but often overlooked role that African Americans in Boston and Massachusetts played in the events that led to the abolition of slavery in the United States.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/walk-to-honor-juneteenth/
LOCATION:Memorial Forest\, 225 Dutton Rd\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks & Hikes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sudbury Valley Trustees":MAILTO:svt@svtweb.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220619T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220619T150000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202003
CREATED:20220616T162602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T162334Z
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Malden Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to attend our city’s fifth annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration at Lincoln Commons from 11am-3pm on Sunday\, June 19th! \nThis event is organized by MaldenCORE\, with funding from the City of Malden\, Mystic Valley Branch of the NAACP\, and the Malden Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \nYou can find more details below or by RSVPing to the Facebook event here: https://fb.me/e/1JVL6ITPg \nProgram:\n11:00am Juneteenth Flag Raising ceremony\, singing by Lydia Harrell\n11:20am Program including yoga with Shanel Anderson\, poetry by Terry Carter\, drumming by Cornell Coley\, a keynote by Bwann Gwann\, dance by MHS student Roxane Leon\, and step by Malden High’s AO Step Team! Kids are invited to attend and join in arts and crafts activities at the Malden Reads and Malden Girl Scouts tents!\n12:30pm Browse product vendors and community collaborator tables; enjoy the drum circle\, bouncy house\, henna\, cornhole\, other lawn games\, music by DJ Tyrone Henry\n1:00pm Free community lunch sourced from local businesses including Crown Fried Chicken\, The Island\, Soulful Cuisine\, and Fresh Food Generation
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/5th-annual-malden-juneteenth-celebration/
LOCATION:Lincoln Commons\, Cross St\, Malden\, MA\, 02148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220619T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220619T150000
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SUMMARY:George S. Boutwell & the Emancipation Proclamation
DESCRIPTION:Likely you know that Groton‘s George Boutwell was the twentieth Governor of Massachusetts. But did you know that while serving as Abraham Lincoln’s Commissioner of Internal Revenue\, he was also the president’s close political ally and confidante?  His\, the voice that made Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation a reality by stating publicly (after the Battle of Antietam in 1862) what the president for political reasons couldn’t yet say: that the Civil War would not be won until we “take slavery by the throat and destroy it.” \nIndeed\, as writer\, historian\, and science policy specialist Jeffrey Boutwell puts it\, “For seven decades\, George Boutwell sought to “redeem America’s promise” through racial equality\, economic equity\, and the humane use of American power abroad.” \nJoin Jeffrey for his talk “George Boutwell and the Emancipation Proclamation: Saying What Lincoln Couldn’t Say” on Sunday\, June 19\, at 2 pm at the Groton Center\, 163 West Main Street\, Groton.  This free presentation in celebration of the Juneteenth holiday and the abolition of slavery is made possible by the Commissioners of Trust Funds. All are invited.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/george-s-boutwell-the-emancipation-proclamation/
LOCATION:The Groton Center\, 163 West Main St\, Groton\, MA\, 01450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Groton History Center":MAILTO:info@grotonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220621T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220621T203000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202003
CREATED:20220616T165647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T170411Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Strong Roots: Exploring America's African Roots Through Music & Dance
DESCRIPTION:From Pop/Rock/Neo-Soul music to Tap dance/Charleston and Lindy Hop\, categorization has been seemingly simple but how familiar are you with how the origins overlap? Join pianist/composer Kevin Harris\, dancer/choreographer Ricardo Foster\, and drummer Tyson Jackson for an outdoor performance to celebrate the legacy and resilience of Black Culture through music and dance. \n\nMusic will begin at 7:00 pm! Bring your own chair or blanket and enjoy the celebration! Red Velvet Cupcakes will be available for all courtesy of the Racial Social Justice Group. \nMade possible by a grant from the Town of Groton’s Trust Funds’ Lecture Fund and the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/celebrating-strong-roots-exploring-americas-african-roots-through-music-dance/
LOCATION:Groton Town Field\, 99A Main St\, Groton\, MA\, 01450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Groton Public Library":MAILTO:info@gpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220625T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202003
CREATED:20220616T170128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T170129Z
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SUMMARY:Reading Frederick Douglass Together
DESCRIPTION:Join us as The Wayside Inn Foundation hosts Reading Frederick Douglass Together on Saturday\, June 25th at 10:00 am. The program is funded\, in part\, by a grant from Mass Humanities as part of an initiative to bring communities together to read Douglass’s 1852 address\, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” \nOn the morning of the event\, readers will gather on the patio of Longfellow’s Wayside Inn to read the address (sections will be assigned in advance). Afterward\, a light continental breakfast will be served and participants will break up into small groups to informally discuss Douglass’s speech and how it continues to shape our country. Frederick Douglass escaped from slavery in 1838 and lived for many years in Massachusetts. He delivered the Fourth of July speech on July 5\, 1852\, in Rochester\, New York\, to the Rochester Ladies’ Anti-Slavery Society. The most celebrated orator of his day\, Douglass’s powerful language\, resolute denunciations of slavery\, and forceful examination of the Constitution challenge us to think about the histories we tell\, the values they teach\, and if our actions match our aspirations. \nHenry Wadsworth Longfellow\, the namesake of Longfellow’s Wayside Inn\, and Douglass found inspiration in one another’s words. Douglass quoted Longfellow’s 1839 poem “A Psalm of Life” in his 1852 address; and Longfellow reflected on Douglass’s words after seeing him speak in April 1860\, the echoes of which can be found in his famous poem\, “Paul Revere’s Ride” (later included in Tales of a Wayside Inn). \nWe invite all members of our community to join in this free public reading and discussion of Douglass’s famous speech. Volunteer readers may sign up HERE.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/reading-frederick-douglass-together/
LOCATION:The Wayside Inn\, 72 Wayside Inn Road\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Wayside Inn Foundation":MAILTO:twif@wayside.org
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