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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
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SUMMARY:Book Chat on Friends Divided with author Gordon S. Wood
DESCRIPTION:One of the most iconic duos in Revolutionary history\, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson famously worked together through the Continental Congress before feuding for decades. Later\, they miraculously rekindled a fierce friendship before dying on the same day\, 50 years to the day of the Declaration of Independence’s signing. Their relationship allows us a unique look at how the American Revolution affected those of different social classes and ideologies\, and how such disparate ideas were able to exist side by side in the new Republic. \nIn our last Book Chat of this season\, join award-winning Revolutionary War historian Gordon S. Wood in an interactive discussion about these fascinating founding fathers. \nInterested in further Book Chats? We will also be discussing picks for next year – all are welcome to bring ideas on interesting Revolutionary books to read! \nThe last book chat of each series is always FREE\, but registration is required!
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/book-chat-on-friends-divided-with-author-gordon-s-wood/
LOCATION:The Depot
CATEGORIES:Historical
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SUMMARY:Middlesex Community College Celebrity Forum Presents The Beach Boys
DESCRIPTION:As The Beach Boys mark more than a half century of making music\, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America’s musical history. The Beach Boys – who have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and an American icon to fans around the world – are bringing “The Sounds of Summer” tour to cities around the globe. \nSince the band’s co-founder\, lead-singer and chief lyricist Mike Love penned the lyrics to The Beach Boys’ first hit\,“Surfin’” (1961)\, dozens of the bands chart toppers have become eternal anthems of American youth: “Surfin’ USA\,” “Surfer Girl\,” “Fun\, Fun\, Fun\,” “I Get Around\,” “California Girls\,” “Help Me Rhonda\,” “Barbara Ann\,” “Good Vibrations\,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice\,” “Rock and Roll Music” and “Kokomo.” \nThe Beach Boys have sold over 100 million records worldwide and have received more than 33 RIAA Platinum and Gold record awards. The Rock And Roll Hall of Famers where also honored at the 2001 Grammy Awards with the Lifetime Achievement Award. With more than five decades of touring under their belts\, The Beach Boys have performed more concerts than any major rock band in history. \nThe Beach Boys are led by legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee\, Grammy® winner\, New York Times best-selling author\, cofounder\, lead singer\, chief lyricist of The Beach Boys\, and 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee\, Mike Love\, who\, along with longtime member Bruce Johnston\, musical director Brian Eichenberger\, Christian Love\, Tim Bonhomme\, Jon Bolton\, Keith Hubacher\, Randy Leago and John Wedemeyer continue the legacy of the iconic band. \nThis event is presented in conjunction with Middlesex Community College Foundation’s 2025 Celebrity Forum. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor\, please contact Sherri McCormack at mccormacks@middlesex.mass.edu or call 978-656-3034.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/middlesex-community-college-celebrity-forum-presents-the-beach-boys/
LOCATION:Lowell Memorial Auditorium\, Lowell Memorial Auditorium\, 50 E Merrimack St\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852\, United States
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