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SUMMARY:"Weaving an Address" Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition: April 14 – June 14\, 2025\nOpening Reception  April 14\, 6PM \nThe Umbrella Arts Center in historic Concord Center will commemorate the semiquincentennial of the American Revolution and “the shot heard round the world” with an ambitious outdoor/indoor public and gallery art exhibition\, Weaving an Address\, curated by artist Marla McLeod. \nFor the first time\, Weaving an Address combines The Umbrella’s popular Art Ramble public art installation\, on view April 15 through October 7 at Brister’s Hill in nearby Walden Woods\, with an indoor exhibition (on view April 14 through June 14) in The Umbrella’s Allie Kussin Gallery. The exhibition features site-specific work by eight prominent Black artists combining sculpture\, fiber art\, installation and live performance inspired by little-known experiences of historical Black inhabitants of Concord and its Walden Woods. \nFeatured artists in the exhibition are Ifé Franklin\, Stephen Hamilton\, Whitney Harris\, Ekua Holmes\, Perla Mabel\, Marla McLeod\, Kimberly Love Radcliffe\, and Anthony Peyton Young. \nOutdoors\, large-scale work will be installed on Brister’s Hill\, named for Brister Freeman\, an enslaved man who won his freedom by serving in the Revolutionary War and then bought the property and lived there along with other formerly enslaved.Indoors at The Umbrella\, inter-related fiber artworks will weave narratives from fragmented pasts to offer a vision of how history shapes the present and influences the future. \nSupporting community activities include an opening reception on April 14\, monthly curator talks\, a processional with artist Ifé Franklin\, and participation in the town-wide Revolutionary Concordians Trading Card program. \nThis exhibition is presented as part of the Concord250 commemoration\, in partnership with The Walden Woods Project and The Robbins House\, in association with Gather 2025\, a month-long exploration and celebration of fiber and textile art in Greater Boston\, and with permission of Concord Natural Resources Division. \nSee https://TheUmbrellaArts.org/Weaving for more information about special engagements\, wayfinding\, artist bios\, and background to the exhibition.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/weaving-an-address-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Concord 250,Free Events,Historical,MA250,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:April School Vacation Week at the Concord Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join a conversation with Martha Washington\, a silversmith demonstration\, and a program with sailors from the USS Constitution.\n\nMonday\, April 21 from 10:00 – 11:00 am: A Personal Conversation in Mrs. Washington’s Bedchamber \nFree with Museum Admission. Members Visit Free. Seating is limited and available on a first-come basis. \nStep back to 1784 and spend time with Martha Washington (portrayed by Sandy Spector) as she completes dressing for her day in this interactive and informative program. During your time together\, Mrs. Washington will share news of her family\, and how the current events that her husband is so deeply involved in impacts her family and her developing nation. \nFunded in part by a grant from the Concord Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \nMonday\, April 21 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Meet Steve the Silversmith \nFree with Museum Admission. Members Visit Free. Drop-In throughout the day. \nMeet a real-life silversmith who will be demonstrating his craft and exploring history’s most famous patriot silversmith\, Paul Revere! \nWednesday\, April 23 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm: Meet a Sailor \nFree with Museum Admission. Members Visit Free. Drop-In throughout the day. \nSailors from the USS Constitution Museum share maritime history and what life was like for an 1812 sailor. Touch artifacts and see photos shared by the sailors.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/april-school-vacation-week-at-the-concord-museum/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Tpke\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427
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SUMMARY:The Town and the City Festival
DESCRIPTION:(Lowell\, MA -February 5\, 2025) Lowell\, MA’s multi-day celebration of music and art\, The Town and The City Festival (TACF)\,  has released the full schedule* of artists performing on stages across Downtown Lowell Thursday April 24th through Saturday April 26th.  Single \nday passes priced at just $40 and individual show tickets go on sale this Friday February 7th  at 10am EST at TheTownandtheCityFestival\,com. \nThe sixth annual edition of The Town and the City Festival  takes place in event spaces\, bars\, cafes\, and galleries throughout downtown Lowell\, Massachusetts. The festival celebrates the spirit of Jack Kerouac in direct and indirect ways.  It is named after Kerouac’s earliest novel which was primarily set in this historic mill city.  The Town and The City Festival is inspired by the creativity and exploration for which the author was so famously known and presents a diverse mix of musical genres and artistic disciplines to inspire discovery and to celebrate a love of life.\nNine acts have been added to the line-up including Hannah Connolly as well as New England- based artists\, The Evolutionists\, Elsa Kennedy\, Barefoot Young\, Joanne the Band\, Bobbo Byrnes\, The Infinite Wet Secret\, Kingshot\, Main Era\, and Wildfeuer. \n“We’ve got a very diverse line-up of musical acts this year\,” said Festival founder Chris Porter.  “It’s always been a point of emphasis that the Festival showcase New England based talent alongside national acts\, and we’re proud that more than half of this year’s artists are home-grown.” \nTaking the stage at Taffeta on Thursday for the kick-off concert featuring three Indie Rock acts are Lady Lamb\, Ezra Furman\, and Class President \nThings get into full swing on Friday with eight shows spread across downtown Lowell.  The Sheila Divine\, Heretix\, and The Dear Abbeys take over Zorba Music Hall; The Infinite Wet Secret\, Lake Saint Daniel\, and Jennifer Tefft & The Strange play The Worthen Cafe; and Warp & Weft rocks with Rocking Horse Music Club.  At Christ Church United\, festival-attendees can listen to singer-songwriter Jeffrey Foucault\, along with Americana band Twisted Pine\, and up and coming music artist Maya DeVitry.  Koto will host Lovina Falls and Night Visions. \nFriday night’s shows also feature Dom the Composer\, Main Era\, and Kid Renaissance at Smokehouse Tavern; Stay at Home Dads\, Oddie\, Dead Vapor\, and The Peacocks at The Old Court; and last but not least Thirsty First features Kingshot\, The PA’s\, and The Freqs. \nVenue hopping will be in full swing on Saturday with 14 different shows on the docket\, Things get an early rockin’ start at Thirsty First at 2:30pm with The Deluxe Fiasco\, Girl with a Hawk\, and The Chelsea Curve; Stewart Hall at Christ Church United will host an intimate show with Elsa Kennedy\, Bobbo Byrnes\, and Joanne the Band; and  The Worthen Café will be the place to find indie rockers Paint by Numbers\, Ron’s Car\, and Roaches. \nTwo free all ages shows are also on Saturday’s schedule\, with singer-songwriters John David\, Hazel Adeline\, and Julia James performing at Brew’d Awakening’s Outdoor Stage starting at 3pm (indoors pending weather);  and at 6pm The Music of Words at lala Books features various local spoken word and poetry artists. \nChrist Church United’s stage welcomes the legendary Loudon Wainwright III along with Hannah Connolly; Knock Over City\, Mold\, and The Big Sun are at Koto; national touring band Couch plays at Zorba Music Hall with Lekha and Friends opening.  Warp & Weft will be groovin’ to Jack Swamp & The Pine as well as New York based duo Deni Bonet & Chris Flynn; and back at The Thirsty First indie rockers Hilken Mancini & Melissa Gibbs\, Winkler\, and Senseless Optimism will be performing. \nThe Evolutionists take over The Lass Stop with more acts to be announced; and Comedy at Cobblestones presents a line-up of New England’s finest comedians\, including Frank Santorelli\, Kristin O’Brien\, Greg Boggis\, Steve Albert and Katie Coughlin. \nKnock Over City\, Mold\, and The Big Sun will be at Koto; The Old Court will rock with Wildfeuer\, Escape Durgin\, Gross Girls\, The Ghouls\, and Caesura; and Good Karma\, Barefoot Young\, and blindspot will be on Smokehouse Tavern’s stage. \n“It’s always exciting for me to bring the festival back to my hometown\,” said Festival founder Chris Porter.  “Lowell is such a great place for this kind of event; it’s a very walkable town so venue hopping is very easy to do. Kerouac said\, ‘The only truth is music\,’ and the festival gives music lovers a lot of truth to enjoy.” \nThe Town & The City Festival takes place at more than a dozen venues throughout downtown Lowell\, including Taffeta (at Western Ave. Studios)\, Zorba Music Hall\, Warp & Weft\, Christ Church United\, Stewart Hall at Christ Church United\, The Old Court\, The Thirsty First \, The Worthen Cafe\,  Smokehouse Tavern\, lala Books\, Brew’d Awakening\, Cobblestones\, Koto\, and a brand new venue called  The Lass Stop. \nThe Town and the City Festival is produced by Porter Productions with support from the Greater Merrimack Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau\, Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism\, and the Lowell Cultural Council. \nThe Town and the City Festival will take place Thursday\, April 24th\, Friday\, April 25th and Saturday\, April 26th at venues across Downtown Lowell.   Multi-day passes are currently on sale for $70\, Single Day passes for Friday April 25 and Saturday April 26th will be on sale for $40; individual show tickets prices vary. Tickets and  information can be found at TheTownandtheCityFestival.com \n*Performance schedule and artists are subject to change.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/the-town-and-the-city-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Lowell\, Various Locations\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual & Special,Arts & Culture,Fairs & Festivals,Food
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SUMMARY:Private Salty Reiki Healing with Anabel
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, Anabel is here offering private reiki sessions in the cave. Get your salt therapy and reiki healing all at once. Investment is $145. \nAppointment options are: \n*10:00-11:00am \n*11:30-12:30pm \n*1:00-2:00pm
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/private-salty-reiki-healing-with-anabel/2025-04-25/
LOCATION:The Salted Soul Salt Cave\, 340 Great Road\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fish with a Ranger // Pesca con un Ranger
DESCRIPTION:All Ages • No Registration Required • Hosted by: Lowell National Historical Park and Pollard\nMemorial Library Bookmobile\nLocation: Boarding House Park\, 40 French Street\, Lowell \nJoin rangers at Lowell National Historical Park to learn all about the fish of the Merrimack River and how we use our local water! Learn the basics of fishing\, and make your own fish out of a recycled bottle. You will also be able to get a library card or check out some books from the Pollard Memorial Library Bookmobile! \nÚnete a los Ranger del Parque Histórico Nacional de Lowell para aprender todo sobre los peces del río Merrimack y cómo usamos nuestra agua local. Aprende los conceptos básicos de la pesca y haz tu propio pez con una botella reciclada. También podrá obtener una tarjeta de la biblioteca y podrás sacar algunos libros del Bookmobile  de la Pollard Memorial Library
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/fish-with-a-ranger-pesca-con-un-ranger/
LOCATION:Boarding House Park\, Boarding House Park\, 40 French St\, Lowell\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Kids & Family,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:The Spitfire Grill
DESCRIPTION:Based on the beloved film that took home the Audience Award at The Sundance Film Festival\, The Umbrella Stage Company’s The Spitfire Grill follows the journey of Percy Talbott\, a spirited young woman who perseveres through personal hardship\, violence and incarceration to seek redemption in rural Wisconsin. But in the small town of Gilead\, she finds so much more – a second chance in a new community that she in turn transforms forever. \nThe production is helmed by award-winning Director/Choreographer Ilyse Robbins\, whose recent projects include last season’s Lizzie at The Umbrella\, Noises Off (Lyric Stage)\, and the Elliot Norton Award-winning All is Calm (Greater Boston Stage Company) among others. The show’s rich score by James Valcq and Fred Alley is marked by Americana folk rhythms\, soaring melodies\, and irresistible charm. \nPercy Talbott is a spirited young woman seeking redemption. But in the small town of Gilead\, she finds so much more. Based on the beloved film that took home the Audience Award at The Sundance Film Festival\, the musical’s rich score is marked by Americana folk rhythms\, soaring melodies\, and irresistable charm. It reminds us all about the resilience of the human spirit\, the magic of new beginnings\, and the power of community. \nSays Producing Artistic Director Brian Boruta\, “The Spitfire Grill is one of those hidden gems that are rarely produced. Its focus on community\, rediscovery\, and transformation will uplift the spirit\, and its soaring score will satisfy the soul. I can’t wait for audiences to discover\, or rediscover The Spitfire Grill.” \nThe show runs Apr. 25-May 18 (press opening Sunday Apr. 27\, 3:00PM)\,  and select performances will feature engagement opportunities: \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances\nTalk Backs scheduled following select performances\nChildcare with art activities for youth ages 5-12 is available through The Umbrella’s Kid Care program for select performances \n“…soul-satisfying…freeing…penetrated by honesty and it glows.” – The New York Times \n“Soulful…the amiable country-flavored tunes and lyrics are rendered with the kind of conviction and expertise that make them transcendent…sheer nourishment.” – New York Magazine \nPresented by The Umbrella Stage Company\, Concord\, MA\, Apr 25 – May 18\, 2025. Directed by Ilyse Robbins.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/the-spitfire-grill/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:The Center Will Not Hold: A Dorrance Dance Production
DESCRIPTION:The Center Will Not Hold—created by Michelle Dorrance and Ephrat Asherie—features a collective of singular performers (including Dorrance and Asherie) deeply rooted in tap\, breaking\, hip-hop\, Chicago Footwork\, Detroit Jit\, Litefeet\, and Memphis Jookin. The work features original music composed by Donovan Dorrance and live percussion by world-class drummer/percussionist\, John Angeles.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/the-center-will-not-hold-a-dorrance-dance-production/
LOCATION:Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau\, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau\, 115 Merrimack St\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852\, United States
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