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Small Works Holiday Show Now Open at ArtSpace Gallery in Maynard
When: Nov. 14, 12:00PM
Where: 15 Main Street in Maynard
Description
Experience the fun of giving one-of-a-kind artworks this holiday season. The Small Works
Holiday Show features a variety of affordable, small-scale artworks by local and regional artists,
which are perfect for holiday gifting or starting your own collection. From November 14 to
January 10, shoppers may choose between paintings, prints, watercolors, drawings, jewelry,
photography, ceramics, textiles, and mixed media works in a variety of styles. Artworks are nolarger than 12” x 12,” making them easy to transport or mail. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a holiday shopper, or simply looking for inspiration, this festive show offers something for everyone.
The ArtSpace Gallery is located at 15 Main Street in Maynard, MA. Hours are:Tue & Wed, 10AM-3PM; Thu & Fri, 12-5PM; Sat & Sun, 12-4PM. We will also be open during the Maynard Holiday Stroll on 12/6.
The Gallery accepts checks, Venmo, cash, and credit cards.
Holiday Show features a variety of affordable, small-scale artworks by local and regional artists,
which are perfect for holiday gifting or starting your own collection. From November 14 to
January 10, shoppers may choose between paintings, prints, watercolors, drawings, jewelry,
photography, ceramics, textiles, and mixed media works in a variety of styles. Artworks are nolarger than 12” x 12,” making them easy to transport or mail. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a holiday shopper, or simply looking for inspiration, this festive show offers something for everyone.
The ArtSpace Gallery is located at 15 Main Street in Maynard, MA. Hours are:Tue & Wed, 10AM-3PM; Thu & Fri, 12-5PM; Sat & Sun, 12-4PM. We will also be open during the Maynard Holiday Stroll on 12/6.
The Gallery accepts checks, Venmo, cash, and credit cards.
Very Traditional & Highly Flexible, Scottish Fish Gives a Fresh Take on Celtic Roots
When: Nov. 28, 7:30PM
Where: 10 Lincoln Street, Westford
Description
Described as "both very traditional and highly flexible" by Folkworld Magazine's Alex Monaghan, the women of Scottish Fish bring the Celtic to Parish Center for the Arts (PCA, 10 Lincoln Street) on November 28 at 7:30pm. Pack your favorite snacks and beverages for this evening of "one of the most energetic and creative acts to take root in the local Celtic music scene this century." (Boston Irish Reporter Sean Smith). Tickets range from $25-$30. For information about this and all upcoming concerts at the PCA, call (978) 692-6333 or visit pcawestford.org.
Scottish Fish are a powerhouse on the Boston Celtic music scene, amazing sold-out audiences with their fresh take on traditional and contemporary Scottish and Cape Breton music. The PCA is presenting the band in a year highlighted by a second European tour, exciting collaborations, and the release of their latest album ‘Currently.’ Scottish Fish present a fresh take on traditional and contemporary Scottish and Cape Breton music. After growing up steeped in the Boston Celtic music scene, these five young women began touring at an early age, quickly enchanting domestic and international audiences with their youthful enthusiasm, creative arrangements, and sensitive performances. As described by a concertgoer, "this powerhouse quintet wows listeners with a luscious and exciting sound, at times five instruments sharing one voice, and others a dynamic orchestra of harmony. Their years of friendship cultivate a truly unique musical bond. Their love for each other and the music they create is a gift they offer to anyone willing to listen."
In their decade of bandhood, the Fish have performed at a wide variety of venues and festivals across the U.S. and Europe, including Boston Celtic Music Festival, Bellingham Celtic Festival, and Festival de Ortigueira. Their music and performances have earned them features on WGBH, KALW, and in American Girl and Folkworld Magazines; attracted the attention of programs such as America's Got Talent; and secured an international audience of over three hundred thousand followers across social media platforms. In 2017, the group released their debut album, 'Splash,' and followed it with 'Tidings,' a 5-track holiday EP, in 2019. Their newest record, 'Upscale' produced by pianist and composer Neil Pearlman, was released in October, 2022, marking the band’s ten year anniversary.
Scottish Fiddler Hanneke Cassel has described the Scottish Fish sound as “both incredibly musical, and just a little unusual. Individually,” writes Cassel, “they are all creative and talented, and together they spark each other, pushing each other even further to make amazing music.”
For more information about the PCA and their season, visit pcawestford.org, email admin@pcawestford.org or find them on Facebook, Twitter/X and Instagram!
Direct ticket link: https://parisharts.square.site/shop/world-heritage-other/7
Parish Center for the Arts 978-692-6333
Scottish Fish are a powerhouse on the Boston Celtic music scene, amazing sold-out audiences with their fresh take on traditional and contemporary Scottish and Cape Breton music. The PCA is presenting the band in a year highlighted by a second European tour, exciting collaborations, and the release of their latest album ‘Currently.’ Scottish Fish present a fresh take on traditional and contemporary Scottish and Cape Breton music. After growing up steeped in the Boston Celtic music scene, these five young women began touring at an early age, quickly enchanting domestic and international audiences with their youthful enthusiasm, creative arrangements, and sensitive performances. As described by a concertgoer, "this powerhouse quintet wows listeners with a luscious and exciting sound, at times five instruments sharing one voice, and others a dynamic orchestra of harmony. Their years of friendship cultivate a truly unique musical bond. Their love for each other and the music they create is a gift they offer to anyone willing to listen."
In their decade of bandhood, the Fish have performed at a wide variety of venues and festivals across the U.S. and Europe, including Boston Celtic Music Festival, Bellingham Celtic Festival, and Festival de Ortigueira. Their music and performances have earned them features on WGBH, KALW, and in American Girl and Folkworld Magazines; attracted the attention of programs such as America's Got Talent; and secured an international audience of over three hundred thousand followers across social media platforms. In 2017, the group released their debut album, 'Splash,' and followed it with 'Tidings,' a 5-track holiday EP, in 2019. Their newest record, 'Upscale' produced by pianist and composer Neil Pearlman, was released in October, 2022, marking the band’s ten year anniversary.
Scottish Fiddler Hanneke Cassel has described the Scottish Fish sound as “both incredibly musical, and just a little unusual. Individually,” writes Cassel, “they are all creative and talented, and together they spark each other, pushing each other even further to make amazing music.”
For more information about the PCA and their season, visit pcawestford.org, email admin@pcawestford.org or find them on Facebook, Twitter/X and Instagram!
Direct ticket link: https://parisharts.square.site/shop/world-heritage-other/7
Parish Center for the Arts 978-692-6333
DON’T MISS THE 10th MAYNARD HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME BANQUET & INDUCTION CEREMONY
When: Nov. 29, 6:00PM
Where: Maynard~Clinton Lodge of Elks, 34 Powder Mill Road, Maynard
Description
The Maynard High School Athletic Hall of Fame (MHSAHOF) Board is excited to announce its 10th Hall of Fame Banquet & Induction Ceremony scheduled for Saturday, November 29, 2025, 6 PM to 11 PM at the Maynard~Clinton Lodge of Elks, 34 Powder Mill Road, Maynard. The past nine events have been huge successes and have sold out!
We are proud to announce the 10th set of inductees to the Maynard High School Hall of Fame: Amanda Allen (1997), Wihlo Frigard (1930), Kelsee Howes Giorgio (2012), Robert Hastry (2003), Joseph Loynd Jr. (2001), Michael Marshall (2012), Edward Mullin (1959), Sean Peterson (2014) and Nana Yankson (1998)
The team that will also be inducted is the 2009~2010 Boys Basketball Team.
It is always a great evening of celebration and a great opportunity to see friends and classmates of Maynard High School. The festivities will include a cocktail hour (with cash bar), followed by a buffet dinner from 6:30 PM to 8 PM, followed by the Induction Ceremony and ending with a social.
This Banquet is open to all! Tickets are available for $50/ea until Friday, November 7th (or until sold out) by calling (978) 764-5279 or by emailing mjtbrannelly@comcast.net, jenerbadams@gmail.com or charlotte.murray4116@gmail.com. Board members of MHSAHOF also have tickets for sale. Feel free to contact Jennifer Adams, Mary Brannelly, Steve Curry, Ted Donnelly, Tim Lawton, Gail Lucas, Charlotte Murray or Barry McNulty. Tables of 10 may also be reserved. Whether you are young or older, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to celebrate the great achievements of Maynard’s past student athletes! View our website at http://mhsahof.wixsite.com/athletes to see the list of past years’ inductees.
If you know an athlete who you feel deserves to be inducted into the MHS Athletic Hall of Fame at a future Induction Ceremony, please go to the website and complete a nomination form. Additionally, donations are always greatly appreciated and may be forwarded to the MHSAHOF, PO Box 56, Maynard, MA 01754.
We are proud to announce the 10th set of inductees to the Maynard High School Hall of Fame: Amanda Allen (1997), Wihlo Frigard (1930), Kelsee Howes Giorgio (2012), Robert Hastry (2003), Joseph Loynd Jr. (2001), Michael Marshall (2012), Edward Mullin (1959), Sean Peterson (2014) and Nana Yankson (1998)
The team that will also be inducted is the 2009~2010 Boys Basketball Team.
It is always a great evening of celebration and a great opportunity to see friends and classmates of Maynard High School. The festivities will include a cocktail hour (with cash bar), followed by a buffet dinner from 6:30 PM to 8 PM, followed by the Induction Ceremony and ending with a social.
This Banquet is open to all! Tickets are available for $50/ea until Friday, November 7th (or until sold out) by calling (978) 764-5279 or by emailing mjtbrannelly@comcast.net, jenerbadams@gmail.com or charlotte.murray4116@gmail.com. Board members of MHSAHOF also have tickets for sale. Feel free to contact Jennifer Adams, Mary Brannelly, Steve Curry, Ted Donnelly, Tim Lawton, Gail Lucas, Charlotte Murray or Barry McNulty. Tables of 10 may also be reserved. Whether you are young or older, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to celebrate the great achievements of Maynard’s past student athletes! View our website at http://mhsahof.wixsite.com/athletes to see the list of past years’ inductees.
If you know an athlete who you feel deserves to be inducted into the MHS Athletic Hall of Fame at a future Induction Ceremony, please go to the website and complete a nomination form. Additionally, donations are always greatly appreciated and may be forwarded to the MHSAHOF, PO Box 56, Maynard, MA 01754.
“There is Nothing to Writing” –Actors Company Presents Ernest Hemingway to Westford Audiences
When: Nov. 29, 7:00PM
Where: 10 Lincoln Street, Westford
Description
The Actors Company returns to the Parish Center for the Arts on November 29 at 7pm, but actor J.T. Turner will not be revisiting his role as Charles Dickens. This intriguing and enlightening performance will bring the legendary Ernest Hemingway to the 10 Lincoln Street stage in “Hemingway’s Last Drink.” Cabaret seating. Tickets range from $18-$22. For information about this and all upcoming concerts at the PCA, call (978) 692-6333 or visit pcawestford.org.
“There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” - Ernest Hemingway
Starting as a reporter in Kansas City, Hemingway’s punchy writing style soon elevated him to an internationally renowned author. The Nobel and Pulitzer prize-winning author explores love, loss, vulnerability, war, and human connection through timeless works like "The Old Man and The Sea," "For Whom The Bell Tolls," "The Sun Also Rises" and "A Farewell To Arms." In this well-researched and original portrayal of the legendary writer, award-winning actor & playwright J. T. Turner brings Hemingway vibrantly to life. Meet him, talk to him, and engage with J.T. Turner about this hero, poet and 'father of literature.'
The Actors Company, celebrating its 22nd year, offers original, engaging, historical and literary character based shows, by award-winning writer-actor-educator J.T. Turner. Turner (SAG-AFTRA, AEA) is an award-winning stage, screen and audio actor, teaching artist and speaker. He has toured theaters, museums, schools, universities, historical sites, libraries, and senior centers all over the North America with his original one-man shows, including: “Robert Frost, Light and Dark,” “The Adventures of Benjamin Franklin”, “Shakespeare’s Ghost,” “A Visit with C.S. Lewis”, “Charles Dickens in A Christmas Carol”, “John Muir: Father of America’s Parks,” “Washington Irving in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, “A Visit with John Steinbeck,” and “Fitzgerald & Gatsby,” “Hemingway’s Last Drink,” as well as storytelling, mindful movement, and theater education programs.
J.T.’s original play “Within These Walls” was featured at the Smithsonian Museum of American History and awarded an Essex National Heritage Pioneer in Partnerships Award. His Mill Talk: The Charles Dickens Lectures” was commissioned by The Lowell Institute & Charles River Museum of Industry, and he has served as an on-camera historical consultant on The Travel Channel. He has been awarded multiple Pinnacle Awards from
For more information about the PCA and their season, visit pcawestford.org, email admin@pcawestford.org or find them on Facebook, Twitter/X and Instagram!
Direct ticket link: https://parisharts.square.site/shop/performancestheatre/15
Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333
“There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” - Ernest Hemingway
Starting as a reporter in Kansas City, Hemingway’s punchy writing style soon elevated him to an internationally renowned author. The Nobel and Pulitzer prize-winning author explores love, loss, vulnerability, war, and human connection through timeless works like "The Old Man and The Sea," "For Whom The Bell Tolls," "The Sun Also Rises" and "A Farewell To Arms." In this well-researched and original portrayal of the legendary writer, award-winning actor & playwright J. T. Turner brings Hemingway vibrantly to life. Meet him, talk to him, and engage with J.T. Turner about this hero, poet and 'father of literature.'
The Actors Company, celebrating its 22nd year, offers original, engaging, historical and literary character based shows, by award-winning writer-actor-educator J.T. Turner. Turner (SAG-AFTRA, AEA) is an award-winning stage, screen and audio actor, teaching artist and speaker. He has toured theaters, museums, schools, universities, historical sites, libraries, and senior centers all over the North America with his original one-man shows, including: “Robert Frost, Light and Dark,” “The Adventures of Benjamin Franklin”, “Shakespeare’s Ghost,” “A Visit with C.S. Lewis”, “Charles Dickens in A Christmas Carol”, “John Muir: Father of America’s Parks,” “Washington Irving in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, “A Visit with John Steinbeck,” and “Fitzgerald & Gatsby,” “Hemingway’s Last Drink,” as well as storytelling, mindful movement, and theater education programs.
J.T.’s original play “Within These Walls” was featured at the Smithsonian Museum of American History and awarded an Essex National Heritage Pioneer in Partnerships Award. His Mill Talk: The Charles Dickens Lectures” was commissioned by The Lowell Institute & Charles River Museum of Industry, and he has served as an on-camera historical consultant on The Travel Channel. He has been awarded multiple Pinnacle Awards from
For more information about the PCA and their season, visit pcawestford.org, email admin@pcawestford.org or find them on Facebook, Twitter/X and Instagram!
Direct ticket link: https://parisharts.square.site/shop/performancestheatre/15
Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333
Iron Work Farm Living History Program: “How Mummers Saved Christmas”Sunday, November 30, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. 5 High Street, Acton
When: Nov. 30, 4:00PM
Where: 5 High Street, Acton
Description
What did the colonists celebrate before Thanksgiving and Christmas? Come to the Faulkner House at 5 High Street and discover the clandestine way the American colonists celebrated the Yuletide season. Christmas celebrations were disguised as other celebrations, and the colonists disguised themselves, as well. We will gather by the bonfire for song and revelry just as the early Americans did. Learn how celebrating Christmas could land you a fine, a day in the stocks or even jail! This is a great way to start the holiday season and to begin the revelry--at the oldest house in Acton!
No charge.
Parking on site or nearby. Check www.ironworkfarm.org for details.
No charge.
Parking on site or nearby. Check www.ironworkfarm.org for details.
OARS Giving "Back" Tuesday
When: Dec. 2, 5:00PM
Where: 152 Commonwealth Ave #3, Concord
Description
When: Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 5-7PM
Where: Nashoba Brook Bakery, 152 Commonwealth Ave #3, Concord, MA 01742
Instead of asking for donations on Giving Tuesday, OARS 3 Rivers is giving back. Join us for an evening of snacks, drinks, and community at Nashoba Brook Bakery, and meet the OARS team!
This event also launches our December theme, "Clean up Your Assabet," and kicks off a year of exciting events to honor OARS’ 40th anniversary. Come celebrate with us and get your special “Clean up Your Assabet” T-shirts before they run out! For more information, and to register for this free event, visit oars3rivers.org/events/event/clean-up-your-assabet/
Where: Nashoba Brook Bakery, 152 Commonwealth Ave #3, Concord, MA 01742
Instead of asking for donations on Giving Tuesday, OARS 3 Rivers is giving back. Join us for an evening of snacks, drinks, and community at Nashoba Brook Bakery, and meet the OARS team!
This event also launches our December theme, "Clean up Your Assabet," and kicks off a year of exciting events to honor OARS’ 40th anniversary. Come celebrate with us and get your special “Clean up Your Assabet” T-shirts before they run out! For more information, and to register for this free event, visit oars3rivers.org/events/event/clean-up-your-assabet/
Navigating the Fourth Trimester
When: Dec. 3, 6:30PM
Where: Emerson Health Steinberg Wellness Center (310 Baker Ave, Concord
Description
This free workshop offers a supportive place for expectant parents to explore the physical, emotional and relational challenges that accompany the first 3 months after birth. In this program you will learn evidence-based strategies for adjusting to life with a newborn, coping with challenges related to sleep and feeding, managing changes in your relationships, and nurturing your own wellbeing during this transformative time. Join First Connections for this interactive in-person session facilitated by lactation counselor and infant sleep consultant Mary Beilman and Emily Fiorini, LMHC, who specializes in infant and parent mental health. Helpful postpartum community resources will be included. Free for the birthing person and one support person. Register through Emerson Health's Steinberg Wellness Center in Concord through this link: https://emersonhealth.jotform.com/253204506617048. This program will take place on Wednesday, December 3 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Creative Expression Through Coastal ImageryAssabet Valley Camera Club Program
When: Dec. 3, 7:00PM
Where: 29 Church Street, Hudson
Description
On Wednesday, December 3, the Assabet Valley Camera Club (AVCC) is pleased to host a special webinar by Steve Koppel, a renowned coastal photographer from Cape Cod. Steve combines slow shutter speeds and intentional camera movement to make stunning seascapes. He will demonstrate his techniques for capturing his ethereal images as well as share his processing secrets - something that few professional photographers are willing to do. Steve is a frequent speaker at conferences and camera clubs, and conducts retreats on Cape Cod focused on imagery as a form of self-expression with an emphasis on the overall photographic experience. Koppel's work can be viewed at https://expressionsgallery.com/
AVCC has applied for a grant from the Hudson Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, to support this program. The presentation is free and open to the public.
Currently, AVCC meetings are using a hybrid approach where members can come together either in person or via Zoom. If you are interested in attending the program, contact AVCC at avcc.digital@hotmail.com a few days prior to the meeting to request a link to the event or to let us know you will be attending in person. Guests are welcome to attend up to two consecutive club meetings prior to becoming a member. For membership information, go to https://www.assabetvalleycameraclub.com/Club/MembershipInfo.aspx .The club’s Zoom room opens at 7:00 PM with a brief business meeting at 7:15 followed by Steve’s presentation at 7:30.
AVCC in-person meetings are held at the Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church Street, Hudson and are open to the public. The first meeting of the month generally features a program designed to instruct and/or to entertain camera enthusiasts. During the second monthly meeting, a competition of members’ digital images is judged and critiqued by qualified individuals. Assabet Valley Camera Club, affiliated with both the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC) and the Photographic Society of America (PSA), participates in inter-club competitions on regional, national and international levels.
AVCC welcomes anyone interested in learning more about photography as a visual art and its practical application as a science. Members benefit from the hands-on experiences, from the knowledge presented in programs, and from having their work critiqued. For more information, check out AVCC's website https://www.assabetvalleycameraclub.com//
AVCC has applied for a grant from the Hudson Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, to support this program. The presentation is free and open to the public.
Currently, AVCC meetings are using a hybrid approach where members can come together either in person or via Zoom. If you are interested in attending the program, contact AVCC at avcc.digital@hotmail.com a few days prior to the meeting to request a link to the event or to let us know you will be attending in person. Guests are welcome to attend up to two consecutive club meetings prior to becoming a member. For membership information, go to https://www.assabetvalleycameraclub.com/Club/MembershipInfo.aspx .The club’s Zoom room opens at 7:00 PM with a brief business meeting at 7:15 followed by Steve’s presentation at 7:30.
AVCC in-person meetings are held at the Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church Street, Hudson and are open to the public. The first meeting of the month generally features a program designed to instruct and/or to entertain camera enthusiasts. During the second monthly meeting, a competition of members’ digital images is judged and critiqued by qualified individuals. Assabet Valley Camera Club, affiliated with both the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC) and the Photographic Society of America (PSA), participates in inter-club competitions on regional, national and international levels.
AVCC welcomes anyone interested in learning more about photography as a visual art and its practical application as a science. Members benefit from the hands-on experiences, from the knowledge presented in programs, and from having their work critiqued. For more information, check out AVCC's website https://www.assabetvalleycameraclub.com//
Greetings from Theatre III!
When: Dec. 3, 7:00PM
Where: 250 Central Street, Acton
Description
Upcoming Auditions! We will be holding auditions for our spring musical production of Nice Work If You Can Get It on Tue, Dec. 2nd and Wed, Dec. 3rd (7pm, 8pm, and 9pm slots) with callbacks on Thu, Dec 4th. A hilarious new screwball comedy, Nice Work If You Can Get It pokes fun at the Prohibition era in a clash of elegant socialites and boorish bootleggers, all set to the glorious songs of George and Ira Gershwin. Highlights from the score include “Fascinating Rhythm,” “Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off,” “Someone To Watch Over Me,” “Sweet and Low Down,” “Delishious” and the title song. ** Creative Team
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Directed by Alison Walters-Short with Assistant Director Andrew DeSisto Musically Directed by Jayden Weichtmann Choreographed by Caroline Hubbard Produced by Maren Caufield and Linda Minkoff Stage Managed by Nadine Sa Learn more and sign up now!
https://www.theatre3.org/upcoming/NiceWork2026
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING WITH THEATRE III? It takes a true community to run a community theater and new volunteers are always welcome, both for specific shows and for ongoing roles! Want to be part of Theatre III in a volunteer capacity? Let us know with our ** Volunteer Interest Form! https://www.theatre3.org/getinvolved/volunteer
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Directed by Alison Walters-Short with Assistant Director Andrew DeSisto Musically Directed by Jayden Weichtmann Choreographed by Caroline Hubbard Produced by Maren Caufield and Linda Minkoff Stage Managed by Nadine Sa Learn more and sign up now!
https://www.theatre3.org/upcoming/NiceWork2026
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING WITH THEATRE III? It takes a true community to run a community theater and new volunteers are always welcome, both for specific shows and for ongoing roles! Want to be part of Theatre III in a volunteer capacity? Let us know with our ** Volunteer Interest Form! https://www.theatre3.org/getinvolved/volunteer
Stow Garden Club - Holiday Make and Take 12/3/25
When: Dec. 3, 7:00PM
Where: 509 Great Road, Stow
Description
Stow Garden Club Holiday Make and Take - Wednesday December 3, 2025 7:00PM at the Pompositticut Community Center, 509 Great Road, Stow. Join us to create a holiday decoration for your home! The cost is $5.00 for members and $15.00 for non-members. Please email NancyBuck922@gmail.com to sign up. The limit is 20 people; sign up soon!
Freaky Friday!
When: Dec. 4, 7:00PM
Where: 14 West St, Westford
Description
Blanchard Middle School presents Freaky Friday! A mother and daughter magically swap bodies and have just one day to switch back. A heartfelt and hilarious story for the whole family.
Shows: Dec 4 @ 7pm, Dec 5 @ 7pm, Dec 6 @ 1pm Tickets on sale Nov 23! Blanchard Middle School, 14 West St, Westford.
https://tinyurl.com/BlanchardTheatreArts
Shows: Dec 4 @ 7pm, Dec 5 @ 7pm, Dec 6 @ 1pm Tickets on sale Nov 23! Blanchard Middle School, 14 West St, Westford.
https://tinyurl.com/BlanchardTheatreArts
Worcester Chamber Music Society Presents “Baroque on Fire” December 4 in Princeton and December 5 in Worcester
When: Dec. 4, 7:30PM
Where: Princeton & Worcester
Description
Worcester Chamber Music Society continues its 20th Season with a concert titled “Baroque on Fire” at Princeton’s First Congregational Church on December 4 and at Museum of Worcester on December 5. A reception will follow each concert.
The annual WCMS Baroque holiday concert brings the fire this year, with virtuosic turns from well-known composers. That fire settles to a warm glow, inviting our audience to settle in for a musical winter evening.
Thursday, December 4 @7:30PM Friday, December 5 @4PM
First Congregational Church Museum of Worcester
14 Mountain Road, Princeton
30 Elm Street, Worcester
Pre-concert talk @7 PM Pre-concert talk @7 PM
All venues are handicapped accessible.
Tickets are available at https://worcesterchambermusic.org/baroque-on-fire/ or by calling the WCMS office at (508) 926-8624
The annual WCMS Baroque holiday concert brings the fire this year, with virtuosic turns from well-known composers. That fire settles to a warm glow, inviting our audience to settle in for a musical winter evening.
Thursday, December 4 @7:30PM Friday, December 5 @4PM
First Congregational Church Museum of Worcester
14 Mountain Road, Princeton
30 Elm Street, Worcester
Pre-concert talk @7 PM Pre-concert talk @7 PM
All venues are handicapped accessible.
Tickets are available at https://worcesterchambermusic.org/baroque-on-fire/ or by calling the WCMS office at (508) 926-8624
Holiday Faire and Festival at Aldersgate UMC
When: Dec. 5, 1:00PM
Where: 242 Boston Road (Rt. 4) in Chelmsford
Description
Aldersgate United Methodist Church hosts its annual Holiday Faire and Festival on Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6. The fair offers a celebration of holiday cheer with delicious homemade food, beautiful wreaths and other greenery, crafts and gifts, jewelry, a silent auction, and much more. A children’s area will provide a fun and safe place for kids to make their own crafts while the grown-ups shop.
Aldersgate UMC is located at 242 Boston Road (Rt. 4) in Chelmsford. For more information about the fair, contact the church office at (978)256-9400 or aldersgatechelmsford@verizon.net, or visit us online at www.aldersgatechelmsford.com or www.facebook.com/aldersgateumc.chelms.
Hours for the fair are Friday, 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bidding for the silent auction ends at noon on Saturday.
Aldersgate UMC is located at 242 Boston Road (Rt. 4) in Chelmsford. For more information about the fair, contact the church office at (978)256-9400 or aldersgatechelmsford@verizon.net, or visit us online at www.aldersgatechelmsford.com or www.facebook.com/aldersgateumc.chelms.
Hours for the fair are Friday, 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bidding for the silent auction ends at noon on Saturday.
The Chelmsford Historical Society's Holiday Open House
When: Dec. 5, 6:30PM
Where: 40 Byam Road, Chelmsford
Description
The Chelmsford Historical Society's holiday open house will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 6:30-9:00 PM at the Barrett-Byam Homestead, 40 Byam Road, Chelmsford, MA. All are welcome to tour the homestead and enjoy holiday decorations provided by the Chelmsford Garden Club and traditional holiday carols by 2 Cat Duo. Light refreshments will be served. Come enjoy our roaring fireplace! http://chelmhist.org/
Bawdy Musical Mischief When the Harlot Queens Return to Westford
When: Dec. 5, 7:30PM
Where: 10 Lincoln Street, Westford
Description
“When it comes to bawdy mischief, few do it better than The Harlot Queens. Excellent musicianship combined with songs you wouldn’t want your grandmother to hear. What’s not to love?” says U.K. Writer & Broadcaster Steven Rainey. And Westford audiences know it! The Harlot Queens will be returning to the Parish Center for the Arts (PCA, 10 Lincoln Street) on December 5 at 7:30pm. So pack up your favorite snacks, beverages and senses of humor for this evening of naughty songs and festive frolics. Tickets range from $20-$25. Cabaret seating. Recommended PG-13. For information about this and all upcoming concerts at the PCA, call (978) 692-6333 or visit pcawestford.org.
The Harlot Queens is a touring comedic musical troupe that formed in 2017. They are composed of several trained Renaissance Faire performers playing colorful characters with nefarious backstories and they perform throughout New England at faires and festivals. Their musical offerings consist of original tunes, comedic parodies, traditional Irish/Scottish songs, and "nerd culture" favorites. Members of the group come from a variety of backgrounds including an award winning country music artist, an opera singer, musical theatre actors, fight choreographers, voice over artists, instrumentalists, and improv actors.
The Harlot Queens are recipients of the Pay It Forward Grant through CitySpace in Easthampton, and they were awarded Best EP of 2023 by nationally known Scoundrel’s Inn, a pirate themed podcast and internet radio show. The Queens were nominated for two awards in the 19th Annual Renaissance Festival Awards, which recognizes groups across the country and is sponsored by the Renaissance Festival Podcast, a renaissance faire-themed radio show with a decades-long history.
For more information about the PCA and their season, visit pcawestford.org, email admin@pcawestford.org or find them on Facebook, Twitter/X and Instagram!
Direct ticket link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/12-5-25-the-harlot-queens/198
Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333
The Harlot Queens is a touring comedic musical troupe that formed in 2017. They are composed of several trained Renaissance Faire performers playing colorful characters with nefarious backstories and they perform throughout New England at faires and festivals. Their musical offerings consist of original tunes, comedic parodies, traditional Irish/Scottish songs, and "nerd culture" favorites. Members of the group come from a variety of backgrounds including an award winning country music artist, an opera singer, musical theatre actors, fight choreographers, voice over artists, instrumentalists, and improv actors.
The Harlot Queens are recipients of the Pay It Forward Grant through CitySpace in Easthampton, and they were awarded Best EP of 2023 by nationally known Scoundrel’s Inn, a pirate themed podcast and internet radio show. The Queens were nominated for two awards in the 19th Annual Renaissance Festival Awards, which recognizes groups across the country and is sponsored by the Renaissance Festival Podcast, a renaissance faire-themed radio show with a decades-long history.
For more information about the PCA and their season, visit pcawestford.org, email admin@pcawestford.org or find them on Facebook, Twitter/X and Instagram!
Direct ticket link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/12-5-25-the-harlot-queens/198
Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333
Concord Orchestra December Concerts
When: Dec. 5, 8:00PM
Where: 51 Walden, Concord
Description
The Concord Orchestra presents “Folk Roots” at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6 at the Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden. The orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, performs a program of Zoltan Kodaly’s Dances of Galanta, Nino Rota’s Concerto for Bassoon, Johannes Brahms’ Hungarian Dance No. 5, and Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring. Richard Svoboda joins the orchestra to perform Nino Rota’s Concerto for Bassoon A pre-concert talk is scheduled for 7:15pm on Saturday. Tickets for adults and seniors are $25. Admission for youth under 18 is free.
Zoltan Kodaly composed the Dances of Galanta in 1933, based on folk melodies he heard in his youth. An ethnomusicologist as well as a composer, Kodaly visited remote villages in Hungary to collect folk songs. Johannes Brahms’ Hungarian Dance No. 5 is one of a set of 21 lively dance tunes based mostly on Hungarian themes, completed in 1879.
Nino Rota (1911–1979) completed the Concerto for Bassoon in 1977. Rota is best known as a film composer, producing greater than 150 scores. His score for Godfather Part II won the Academy Award in 1974. In addition to his works for film, he wrote ballets, operas, symphonies, chamber music, and concertos. The Concerto for Bassoon begins with a Toccata and Recitativo, and its finale is a light-hearted set of variations on a theme.
Bassoon soloist Richard Svoboda has been the principal bassoonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Boston Symphony Chamber Players since 1989. He is currently on the faculties of the New England Conservatory of Music and the Tanglewood Music Center, taught for many years at the Sarasota Music Festival, and has given master classes throughout the world.
Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring was originally music for a ballet composed for 13 instruments. The version performed is for full orchestra. According to Copland, the ballet tells the story of “a celebration of the first settlers in springtime around a newly-built farmhouse in Pennsylvania in the early 19th century.”
Zoltan Kodaly composed the Dances of Galanta in 1933, based on folk melodies he heard in his youth. An ethnomusicologist as well as a composer, Kodaly visited remote villages in Hungary to collect folk songs. Johannes Brahms’ Hungarian Dance No. 5 is one of a set of 21 lively dance tunes based mostly on Hungarian themes, completed in 1879.
Nino Rota (1911–1979) completed the Concerto for Bassoon in 1977. Rota is best known as a film composer, producing greater than 150 scores. His score for Godfather Part II won the Academy Award in 1974. In addition to his works for film, he wrote ballets, operas, symphonies, chamber music, and concertos. The Concerto for Bassoon begins with a Toccata and Recitativo, and its finale is a light-hearted set of variations on a theme.
Bassoon soloist Richard Svoboda has been the principal bassoonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Boston Symphony Chamber Players since 1989. He is currently on the faculties of the New England Conservatory of Music and the Tanglewood Music Center, taught for many years at the Sarasota Music Festival, and has given master classes throughout the world.
Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring was originally music for a ballet composed for 13 instruments. The version performed is for full orchestra. According to Copland, the ballet tells the story of “a celebration of the first settlers in springtime around a newly-built farmhouse in Pennsylvania in the early 19th century.”
Marlborough Garden Club’s 2025 Holiday Boutique Set for December 6
When: Dec. 6, 9:00AM
Where: 25 Union St., Marlborough
Description
The Marlborough Garden Club will kick off the holiday season with its annual Holiday Boutique on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb Middle School, 25 Union St., Marlborough.
This very popular event features original, one-of-a-kind creations – fresh green arrangements, wreaths, swags, centerpieces, as well as baked goods and handcrafted items – all created by members. This is the 47th year the Marlborough Garden Club has held its Boutique, offering members of the community the perfect place to select festive seasonal decor for their homes and to pick up thoughtful and unique gifts.
The Holiday Boutique is a fundraising tradition that supports the Club’s many philanthropic activities, including beautification efforts throughout Marlborough, community educational programs, and scholarships for Marlborough students.
About the Marlborough Garden Club
Founded in 1959, the Marlborough Garden Club today is an active non-profit organization dedicated to beautification, education, and conservation to improve the City of Marlborough. Throughout the year, the Club offers programs on horticultural or environmental topics which are open to the public. For more information, visit www.marlboroughgardenclub.org
This very popular event features original, one-of-a-kind creations – fresh green arrangements, wreaths, swags, centerpieces, as well as baked goods and handcrafted items – all created by members. This is the 47th year the Marlborough Garden Club has held its Boutique, offering members of the community the perfect place to select festive seasonal decor for their homes and to pick up thoughtful and unique gifts.
The Holiday Boutique is a fundraising tradition that supports the Club’s many philanthropic activities, including beautification efforts throughout Marlborough, community educational programs, and scholarships for Marlborough students.
About the Marlborough Garden Club
Founded in 1959, the Marlborough Garden Club today is an active non-profit organization dedicated to beautification, education, and conservation to improve the City of Marlborough. Throughout the year, the Club offers programs on horticultural or environmental topics which are open to the public. For more information, visit www.marlboroughgardenclub.org
Annual Craft Show and Holiday Fair
When: Dec. 6, 9:00AM
Where: 242 Main St, N. Chelmsford
Description
For over 40 years the W. Chelmsford United Methodist Church has hosted our fun and festive craft show and holiday fair. This year’s fair is Saturday, December 6th from 9 am to 3 pm at 242 Main St, N. Chelmsford, MA. This event is a great way to kick off your holiday spirit and get a jump on your gift shopping.
Skip the craziness of the mall and come to our friendly, fun, festive fair to celebrate and shop! We will have professional crafters and vendors offering unique, one-of-a-kind gifts in a joyous, stress free atmosphere!
Come to shop, but don’t forget to bring the kids to the Kids Winter Wonderland. Kids can have fun doing holiday themed crafts and decorating (adult staffed)– all while you shop!! There’s a FREE door prize every attendee can enter to win – a giant craft basket loaded with holiday crafts & goodies. And this year we will be offering fresh cut Christmas trees from a family farm in VT!
Hot, homemade breakfast and lunch are offered throughout the fair. Stop by our breakfast bistro for a hot cup of gourmet coffee & a homemade pastry, breakfast sandwich or a homemade waffle. Take a break at our luncheon featuring hot, homemade soup, sandwiches and subs. Pick up a treat for your holiday hostess, we will have hand made chocolates, pies, breads & treats. If you have a Yankee Swap to shop for, we offer cute crafts, fresh plants and greenery, vintage jewelry and white elephant bargains!
Admission and parking is FREE!
For more details visit http://wcumc.us, call the church office at (978) 251-4834, or email the church at office@wcumc.us
Skip the craziness of the mall and come to our friendly, fun, festive fair to celebrate and shop! We will have professional crafters and vendors offering unique, one-of-a-kind gifts in a joyous, stress free atmosphere!
Come to shop, but don’t forget to bring the kids to the Kids Winter Wonderland. Kids can have fun doing holiday themed crafts and decorating (adult staffed)– all while you shop!! There’s a FREE door prize every attendee can enter to win – a giant craft basket loaded with holiday crafts & goodies. And this year we will be offering fresh cut Christmas trees from a family farm in VT!
Hot, homemade breakfast and lunch are offered throughout the fair. Stop by our breakfast bistro for a hot cup of gourmet coffee & a homemade pastry, breakfast sandwich or a homemade waffle. Take a break at our luncheon featuring hot, homemade soup, sandwiches and subs. Pick up a treat for your holiday hostess, we will have hand made chocolates, pies, breads & treats. If you have a Yankee Swap to shop for, we offer cute crafts, fresh plants and greenery, vintage jewelry and white elephant bargains!
Admission and parking is FREE!
For more details visit http://wcumc.us, call the church office at (978) 251-4834, or email the church at office@wcumc.us
St. Paul's Advent Fair
When: Dec. 6, 9:00AM
Where: 100 Pine Hill Road in Bedford
Description
Saturday, December 6, 2025
ADVENT FAIR
9am to 2pm
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 100 Pine Hill Road, Bedford, MA
On Saturday, December 6, from 9:00am to 2:00pm, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will hold its annual Advent Fair. The Fair features gifts, crafts, food, and holiday cheer for all ages, with all proceeds benefitting the work and ministries of the church.
A sampling of the many items available:
St. Paul’s is a fully-accessible church located at 100 Pine Hill Road in Bedford, MA. For more information, please call the church office Tuesday through Friday, from 9:00am to 1:00pm, at 781-275-8262, or visit www.stpaulsbedford.org.
ADVENT FAIR
9am to 2pm
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 100 Pine Hill Road, Bedford, MA
On Saturday, December 6, from 9:00am to 2:00pm, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will hold its annual Advent Fair. The Fair features gifts, crafts, food, and holiday cheer for all ages, with all proceeds benefitting the work and ministries of the church.
A sampling of the many items available:
- Gorgeous gift baskets for every occasion and budget
- Handmade crafts and decorations made by St. Paul’s talented parishioners
- Silent Auction featuring handmade gifts, concert and theatre tickets, and one-of-a-kind items
- Raffle for a compilation of gift certificates from dozens of local restaurants and businesses
- Country Kitchen with homemade marinara sauce, baked goods, breads, cheese, baked beans, and more
- Cookie Walk featuring delicious homemade holiday cookies for gifting or eating
- Outreach items including sculpture, scarves, and coffee from Haiti, and cards from Heifer International
- White elephants
- Snack bar serving breakfast and lunch
St. Paul’s is a fully-accessible church located at 100 Pine Hill Road in Bedford, MA. For more information, please call the church office Tuesday through Friday, from 9:00am to 1:00pm, at 781-275-8262, or visit www.stpaulsbedford.org.
St. Matthew's Festival of Sharing
When: Dec. 6, 9:00AM
Where: 435 Main Street, Acton
Description
St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Acton will host its unique “Festival of Sharing” Holiday Fair on December 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
As always, all proceeds from the event will benefit local and international charitable organizations supported by St. Matthew’s.
Please join us to shop, enjoy complimentary refreshments, and experience live Christmas music. The festival is held at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 435 Main Street, Acton, MA.
Please click the link for the list of organizations.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V9uPkAh59Rzhq02kgTP415Gf0Y4jD8ZQ/view?usp=sharing or visit https://saint-matthews.org/
As always, all proceeds from the event will benefit local and international charitable organizations supported by St. Matthew’s.
Please join us to shop, enjoy complimentary refreshments, and experience live Christmas music. The festival is held at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 435 Main Street, Acton, MA.
Please click the link for the list of organizations.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V9uPkAh59Rzhq02kgTP415Gf0Y4jD8ZQ/view?usp=sharing or visit https://saint-matthews.org/
SECOND CHANCE HOLIDAY DECORATION SALE, SILENT AUCTION AND BAKE GOODS
When: Dec. 6, 10:00AM
Where: 509 Great Road, Stow
Description
SECOND CHANCE HOLIDAY DECORATION SALE, SILENT AUCTION AND BAKE GOODS, Saturday, December 6, 2025, 10 am–2 pm, Silent Auction 10 am – 1 pm. Where everyone leaves with their arms full and smiles on their faces. Shop an enormous selection of new, like new and gently used holiday decorations at great prices. Purchase homemade baked goods for your holiday table or to give as a gift. Bid on fabulous silent auction items. This SFCOA fundraiser benefits Stows senior residents through the COA. For more information visit our website https://stowfriendsofthecoa.org/.
ANNUAL FRS GREENS SALE & HOLIDAY FAIR
When: Dec. 6, 10:00AM
Where: 27 School Street, Carlisle
Description
Each December, the First Religious Society of Carlisle hosts its beloved Annual Greens Sale & Holiday Fair, a festive community tradition held at their charming meetinghouse on 27 School Street. Running from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, the event draws neighbors and friends alike for a warm, seasonal celebration.
What to Expect:
It brings together the Carlisle community in a cozy, festive atmosphere. Whether you're shopping for holiday decorations, grabbing a homemade treat, or supporting local artisans, the Greens Sale & Holiday Fair reflects the welcoming spirit of FRS and the warmth of the season.
HERE IS THE LINK FOR THE PRE-ORDERS - https://www.uucarlisle.org/2025-greens-sale--holiday-fair.html
What to Expect:
- Beautiful Holiday Greenery: The highlight of the sale is the wide selection of greenery—including both decorated and plain wreaths, boxwood trees, boxwood wreaths, swags, and mantelpieces.
- Pre-Order Option: For the best variety (especially for decorated wreaths), guests are encouraged to place pre-orders online.
- Artisans & Vendors: The Fair features a curated selection of local artisans, selling handcrafted gifts, holiday decor, and more.
- Baked Goods: Indulge in homemade treats — cookies, pies, the famous fudge and other baked delights made by volunteers and community members.
- Holly Jolly Café: Take a break at the café, offering a warm and comforting menu. The menu will include turkey & Boursin sandwiches, grilled cheese, hot soup, pie, and both hot and cold cider.
- Pre-orders for greens closes on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 a few days before the event.
- Here is the link to the Greens Sale Pre-Orders
- On the day of the event (December 6), you can pick up your order between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
It brings together the Carlisle community in a cozy, festive atmosphere. Whether you're shopping for holiday decorations, grabbing a homemade treat, or supporting local artisans, the Greens Sale & Holiday Fair reflects the welcoming spirit of FRS and the warmth of the season.
HERE IS THE LINK FOR THE PRE-ORDERS - https://www.uucarlisle.org/2025-greens-sale--holiday-fair.html
CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM with Santa Claus!
When: Dec. 6, 11:00AM
Where: 377 Elm Street, Marlborough
Description
Marlborough Historical Society
377 Elm Street, Marlborough
Saturday, December 6
11:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Santa will be there 12-2:00
Join us for an old time “Country Christmas”.
Come and enjoy the warmth of the Homestead, baked foods, warm cake,hot chocolate, coffee and tea.
$5.00 per family
Parking is available in the lot across the street
377 Elm Street, Marlborough
Saturday, December 6
11:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Santa will be there 12-2:00
Join us for an old time “Country Christmas”.
Come and enjoy the warmth of the Homestead, baked foods, warm cake,hot chocolate, coffee and tea.
$5.00 per family
Parking is available in the lot across the street
Hosmer House Opening in Sudbury
When: Dec. 6, 11:00AM
Where: 299 Old Sudbury Road, Sudbury
Description
The Sudbury Historical Commission cordially invites you to join us as at the Historic Hosmer House, 299 Old Sudbury Road, for our annual holiday celebrations on Saturday, December 6th, from 11:00am to 3pm, Sunday, December 7th from 11:00am to 3:00pm and Saturday, December 13th from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Please bring you friends, family and children to experience the charm of this beautifully preserved Town owned landmark which will be fully decorated for the Holiday season. We want to thank the many Sudbury organizations who have helped to decorate Hosmer House using the theme this year of PEACE. Enjoy guided tours, learn about the house's rich past and connect with fellow community members during this Holiday season. Refreshments will be served. Parking is available behind Town Hall and handicapped parking is available along the driveway.
Sudbury Historical Society Open House
When: Dec. 6, 11:00AM
Where: 288 Old Sudbury Road (next to Town Hall), Sudbury
Description
The Sudbury Historical Society invites everyone to the Sudbury History Center and Museum, 288 Old Sudbury Road (next to Town Hall), on Saturday, December 6th, Sunday, December 7th, and Saturday, December 13th between 11:00am to 3:00pm to learn about town history, buy local items from the 01776 Gift Shop, enjoy free kids activities, and donate common household goods to Gifts of Hope Unlimited! Holiday merchandise such as Sudbury ornaments will be available. Bring a donation for Gifts for Hope and receive 10% off your gift shop purchase! Everything from bags, cleaning supplies, detergent, foil, kitchen items, paper products, soap, sponges, utensils, and wipes will be accepted and appreciated.
CONCORD CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC PRESENTS: MUSICAL STORYTELLING WITH SCHUMANN
When: Dec. 6, 11:00AM
Where: 1317 Main Street, Concord
Description
Interactive Family Concert Inspires Imagination and Celebrates the Importance of Childhood Memories
EVENT DETAILS
EVENT DETAILS
- Event: Musical Storytelling with Schumann
- Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Time: 11:00 AM
- Location: CCM Concert Hall, West Concord Union Church, 1317 Main Street, Concord, MA 01742
- Tickets: FREE for students 18 and under; $10 General Admission.
- Link & Registration: https://concordconservatory.org/events/musical-storytelling-with-schumann/
Holiday Book Sale – Friends of the Bedford Free Public Library
When: Dec. 6, 1:00PM
Where: 7 Mudge Way, Bedford
Description
Friends of the Bedford Free Public Library Holiday Book Sale
Saturday, December 6th & Sunday, December 7th
1 pm – 4 pm each day
Thousands of like new and gently used books, games, puzzles, CDs, and DVDs for sale
Great finds for yourself and for those on your gift giving list!
Bedford Free Public Library
7 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA
Saturday, December 6th & Sunday, December 7th
1 pm – 4 pm each day
Thousands of like new and gently used books, games, puzzles, CDs, and DVDs for sale
Great finds for yourself and for those on your gift giving list!
Bedford Free Public Library
7 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA
!! WE NEED GINGERBREAD BUILDERS !! All Saints' Episcopal Church 10 Billerica Road, Chelmsford Will Once Again Present a Gingerbread Village.
When: Dec. 6, 1:00PM
Where: 10 Billerica Road, Chelmsford
Description
Saturday, Dec 6th 1-5 PM and Sunday, Dec 7th 3-7 PM. This event is a fundraiser to support All Saints' Church Outreach Program for the St. Paul’s Soup Kitchen, Lowell.
Gather your family and friends around to create a gingerbread house to display.
It is easy to registrar your house at ascgingerbread@gmail.com
The Building Codes
1. We encourage you to be creative and welcome ALL entries to the Gingerbread Village Display.
2. We accept ALL houses from ‘decorated pre-cooked kit’ to ‘expert build’.
3. Kids creations are encouraged…adult creations are too!
4. There is NO charge to participate in the display.
We do ask you to observe the following:
All building materials should be edible. Using pre-made gingerbread kits is perfectly acceptable as well!
· All buildings should be built on a stiff foundation such as foam core or cardboard so that the house can be moved for display.
· Notify the Gingerbread House Event Organizer ascgingerbread@gmail.com if your entry requires electrical outlets or special handling.
· Drop off at All Saints' Thursday, 4 December 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM &
· Friday, 5 December 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
· Builder’s drop off their Gingerbread Houses at the All Saints' Church back entrance (double glass doors). Large entries can be accommodated with prior notification.
· Include a 3×5 index card with your entry listing the names of the builders and verifying whether or not the gingerbread house is being donated for the raffle.
· Brochures and business cards from participants may be displayed.
If you cannot drop off during this time, please make arrangements with the Gingerbread House Event Organizer ascgingerbread@gmail.com
Gather your family and friends around to create a gingerbread house to display.
It is easy to registrar your house at ascgingerbread@gmail.com
The Building Codes
1. We encourage you to be creative and welcome ALL entries to the Gingerbread Village Display.
2. We accept ALL houses from ‘decorated pre-cooked kit’ to ‘expert build’.
3. Kids creations are encouraged…adult creations are too!
4. There is NO charge to participate in the display.
We do ask you to observe the following:
All building materials should be edible. Using pre-made gingerbread kits is perfectly acceptable as well!
· All buildings should be built on a stiff foundation such as foam core or cardboard so that the house can be moved for display.
· Notify the Gingerbread House Event Organizer ascgingerbread@gmail.com if your entry requires electrical outlets or special handling.
· Drop off at All Saints' Thursday, 4 December 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM &
· Friday, 5 December 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
· Builder’s drop off their Gingerbread Houses at the All Saints' Church back entrance (double glass doors). Large entries can be accommodated with prior notification.
· Include a 3×5 index card with your entry listing the names of the builders and verifying whether or not the gingerbread house is being donated for the raffle.
· Brochures and business cards from participants may be displayed.
If you cannot drop off during this time, please make arrangements with the Gingerbread House Event Organizer ascgingerbread@gmail.com
Bedford Kicks off the Holidays with an Expanded Artisans Market, the Tree Lighting, Santa’s Visit, and More
When: Dec. 6, 2:00PM
Where: Bedford Town Common
Description
Draw a big circle around Saturday, December 6, on your calendar. It will be a day of fairs, frivolity, and fun as Bedford officially kicks off the town’s holiday season.
A variety of special events will brighten the day and provide great opportunities for holiday shopping. Join your friends and neighbors to celebrate this festive time—and to support our talented local artists, artisans, musicians, and business owners.
Shop Till You Drop
Looking for that perfect gift? Check out the expanded Holiday Artisans Market, now at two locations at Town Common, with an outdoor venue being new this year:
Downstairs at First Parish, children can get in on the shopping at the popular Children’s Fair from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. The fair will offer kids free donated items to gift to others, complimentary gift wrapping, and materials for creative cardmaking for seniors. Potty-trained children can be dropped off from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. while their grownups shop at the Artisans Market. Optional cash donations will support the Bedford Food Pantry.
Tree Lighting and Visit by the Man in Red
The Holiday Artisans Market and Children’s Fair are just part of the town’s Holiday Kickoff. Capping the events on the Common will be the Annual Tree Lighting featuring a Visit by Santa at 5:00 p.m. Hot chocolate will be available from the First Parish front steps and behind the Fire Station.
Other Cultural District Events
Additional highlights of the Holiday Kickoff events within the District include, but are not limited to, a Decorated Wreath Display and Raffle on the Common; a Tableau Vivant outside the Bedford Historical Society at 16 South Road; a children’s Scavenger Hunt and Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Bedford Free Public Library, 7 Mudge Way; and an Open House at the Depot Park Freight House, 120 South Road.
For Further Information . . .
A complete list of Holiday Kickoff events around town, with locations and times, is available at https://www.bedfordma.gov/437/Bedford-Cultural-District. For additional information, contact Bedford's Housing and Economic Development Director, Eric Salerno, at esalerno@bedfordma.gov or by phoning 781-918-4006.
A variety of special events will brighten the day and provide great opportunities for holiday shopping. Join your friends and neighbors to celebrate this festive time—and to support our talented local artists, artisans, musicians, and business owners.
Shop Till You Drop
Looking for that perfect gift? Check out the expanded Holiday Artisans Market, now at two locations at Town Common, with an outdoor venue being new this year:
- The fourth annual Indoor Artisans Market, co-sponsored by the Gallery@First Parish and the Bedford Cultural District, will be open to the public from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Common Room and second-floor galleries at First Parish, 75 Great Road (entrance on Elm Street). Some 25 vendors will be selling unique, handmade, giftable items—original paintings and photographs, ceramics, jewelry, ornaments, candles, fabric and fiber crafts, clothing, books, body products, cutting boards, and more. The joyful sounds of the First Parish choir will fill the church entryway from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. as early shoppers browse the two floors packed with artisans’ tables. As the shopping continues, young Suzuki Method violinists, under the direction of Carlough Faulkner-Carroll, will play a selection of holiday favorites from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Downstairs at First Parish, children can get in on the shopping at the popular Children’s Fair from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. The fair will offer kids free donated items to gift to others, complimentary gift wrapping, and materials for creative cardmaking for seniors. Potty-trained children can be dropped off from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. while their grownups shop at the Artisans Market. Optional cash donations will support the Bedford Food Pantry.
- To offer more local makers the opportunity to sell their work, and to enrich the community experience, Suzanne & Company and the Bedford Cultural District are co-sponsoring an outdoor complement to the indoor market. The Outdoor Artisans Market will run from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on both Saturday, December 6, and Sunday, December 7. Shop at the tables of 15+ vendors offering one-of-a-kind crafts under a big, heated tent. Browsers will be treated to the sounds of a brass band playing holiday favorites outside the tent, where carolers in costume will stroll the grounds.
Tree Lighting and Visit by the Man in Red
The Holiday Artisans Market and Children’s Fair are just part of the town’s Holiday Kickoff. Capping the events on the Common will be the Annual Tree Lighting featuring a Visit by Santa at 5:00 p.m. Hot chocolate will be available from the First Parish front steps and behind the Fire Station.
Other Cultural District Events
Additional highlights of the Holiday Kickoff events within the District include, but are not limited to, a Decorated Wreath Display and Raffle on the Common; a Tableau Vivant outside the Bedford Historical Society at 16 South Road; a children’s Scavenger Hunt and Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Bedford Free Public Library, 7 Mudge Way; and an Open House at the Depot Park Freight House, 120 South Road.
For Further Information . . .
A complete list of Holiday Kickoff events around town, with locations and times, is available at https://www.bedfordma.gov/437/Bedford-Cultural-District. For additional information, contact Bedford's Housing and Economic Development Director, Eric Salerno, at esalerno@bedfordma.gov or by phoning 781-918-4006.
Boxborough’s Annual Tree Lighting Celebration Will Be Held Saturday, December 6
When: Dec. 6, 4:00PM
Where: 502 Mass Ave., Boxborough
Description
Boxborough’s annual Tree Lighting celebration, hosted by the Public Celebrations and Ceremonies Committee, will be held on Saturday, December 6 at 4 p.m. at the Boxborough Fire Station, 502 Mass Ave.
Enjoy a performance of holiday favorites by the Blanchard BrassWind Ensemble and the Blanchard Chorus, along with complimentary cookies and hot chocolate. High school volunteers will host a face-painting table and a craft table, with wooden ornaments for children to decorate.
Once the tree has been lit and the songs have been sung, Santa Claus will be escorted down Mass Ave by the Boxborough Fire Department to greet children at the Fire Station.
This year, the town has invited representatives from the Boxboro Regency to flip the switch and light the tree. Other recent honorees include Two Friends Chocolates and the FreeBee Market team.
Parking for the tree lighting celebration will be available across Massachusetts Avenue at the Blanchard Memorial School. The Boxborough Police Department will have floodlights and officers stationed at the Massachusetts Avenue crosswalks to help pedestrians safely cross the street.
Come kick off the holiday season with friends and neighbors at this festive Boxborough tradition!
Enjoy a performance of holiday favorites by the Blanchard BrassWind Ensemble and the Blanchard Chorus, along with complimentary cookies and hot chocolate. High school volunteers will host a face-painting table and a craft table, with wooden ornaments for children to decorate.
Once the tree has been lit and the songs have been sung, Santa Claus will be escorted down Mass Ave by the Boxborough Fire Department to greet children at the Fire Station.
This year, the town has invited representatives from the Boxboro Regency to flip the switch and light the tree. Other recent honorees include Two Friends Chocolates and the FreeBee Market team.
Parking for the tree lighting celebration will be available across Massachusetts Avenue at the Blanchard Memorial School. The Boxborough Police Department will have floodlights and officers stationed at the Massachusetts Avenue crosswalks to help pedestrians safely cross the street.
Come kick off the holiday season with friends and neighbors at this festive Boxborough tradition!
Concord Women’s Chorus Presents‘Radiant Light: A Celebration of the Season’
When: Dec. 6, 4:00PM
Where: 54 Walden Street, Concord
Description
Concord Women’s Chorus (CWC), fostering the power of women’s voices in song, presents the holiday season concert “Radiant Light: A Celebration of the Season,” on Saturday, December 6, 4 pm, at a new venue, Trinitarian Congregational Church, 54 Walden Street, Concord. The performance is conducted by CWC Artistic Director Jane Ring Frank, accompanied by Simon Andrews, piano.
“Radiant Light: A Celebration of the Season,” features a glorious program of music, including Dan Forrest’s luminous “Lux: The Dawn from on High,” a multi-movement work scored for women’s chorus, piano, violin, and cello. Other favorites include Ruth Morris Gray’s jazzy, percussion-driven “What Child Is This” and “Siyahamba,” Forrest’s warm and inclusive “Shalom,” and Elaine Hagenberg’s heartfelt “O Come, Emmanuel.” At the conclusion of the concert, the audience will be invited to join a festive, traditional (and really fun!) carol singalong. The program features some of Boston's finest professional instrumentalists, including Anne-Marie Chubet, violin (Handel & Haydn Society Orchestra, Director, Boston College Baroque Ensemble); Andrew Koutroubas, cello (Boston Early Music Festival, Handel & Haydn Society Orchestra); Gary Fieldman, djembe (Portland Symphony, ME, and Springfield Symphony, MA).
Concord Women’s Chorus is a 45-singer ensemble fostering the power of women’s voices through song, hailing from Concord and the greater Boston area. Artistic Director Jane Ring Frank conducts the chorus performing a wide variety of choral music, ranging from early music to contemporary repertoire, with an emphasis on works written for women’s voices. Acclaimed conductor Jane Ring Frank was recently awarded Choral Arts New England’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award for her expertise at a ceremony where CWC performs under her direction, and in her honor.
CWC’s commitment to the mastery and performance of a dynamic repertoire for women transforms the act of choral singing into an instrument for collaboration, education, and connection. The ensemble features confident singers who care deeply about creating, through women’s voices, a source of strength and inspiration for themselves, the audience, and the world around us.
Tickets to “Radiant Light” are $30 adults, free for children under 12, available at simpletix.com/e/radiant-light-a-celebration-of-the-season-tickets-240537. Seating is limited; early purchase is recommended. For more information, or to join Concord Women’s Chorus, email manager@concordwomenschorus.org, visit concordwomenschorus.org, and follow Concord Women’s Chorus on Facebook and Instagram.
“Radiant Light: A Celebration of the Season,” features a glorious program of music, including Dan Forrest’s luminous “Lux: The Dawn from on High,” a multi-movement work scored for women’s chorus, piano, violin, and cello. Other favorites include Ruth Morris Gray’s jazzy, percussion-driven “What Child Is This” and “Siyahamba,” Forrest’s warm and inclusive “Shalom,” and Elaine Hagenberg’s heartfelt “O Come, Emmanuel.” At the conclusion of the concert, the audience will be invited to join a festive, traditional (and really fun!) carol singalong. The program features some of Boston's finest professional instrumentalists, including Anne-Marie Chubet, violin (Handel & Haydn Society Orchestra, Director, Boston College Baroque Ensemble); Andrew Koutroubas, cello (Boston Early Music Festival, Handel & Haydn Society Orchestra); Gary Fieldman, djembe (Portland Symphony, ME, and Springfield Symphony, MA).
Concord Women’s Chorus is a 45-singer ensemble fostering the power of women’s voices through song, hailing from Concord and the greater Boston area. Artistic Director Jane Ring Frank conducts the chorus performing a wide variety of choral music, ranging from early music to contemporary repertoire, with an emphasis on works written for women’s voices. Acclaimed conductor Jane Ring Frank was recently awarded Choral Arts New England’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award for her expertise at a ceremony where CWC performs under her direction, and in her honor.
CWC’s commitment to the mastery and performance of a dynamic repertoire for women transforms the act of choral singing into an instrument for collaboration, education, and connection. The ensemble features confident singers who care deeply about creating, through women’s voices, a source of strength and inspiration for themselves, the audience, and the world around us.
Tickets to “Radiant Light” are $30 adults, free for children under 12, available at simpletix.com/e/radiant-light-a-celebration-of-the-season-tickets-240537. Seating is limited; early purchase is recommended. For more information, or to join Concord Women’s Chorus, email manager@concordwomenschorus.org, visit concordwomenschorus.org, and follow Concord Women’s Chorus on Facebook and Instagram.
The Maynard Holiday Stroll Hosted by the Maynard Business AllianceSaturday, December 6th, 2025Lighting of Memorial Park Begins at 5:45pm Holiday Stroll 6:00 - 8:00 PM
When: Dec. 6, 5:45PM
Where: Downtown Maynard
Description
Please join us for a beloved Maynard tradition, the Lighting of Memorial Park! Enjoy holiday caroling led by Interlude Music beginning at 5:45 PM followed by an exciting countdown to light up the park at 6:00pm and then the highly anticipated Santa sighting as he arrives on a Maynard Fire Truck! Spend the remainder of your evening walking through downtown Maynard and taking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Many downtown businesses will be open offering shopping specials, live music, light refreshments, and more. This is a great opportunity to get some holiday shopping done at the charming, distinctive shops in Maynard. You’ll be able to check off gifts on your list while helping to support our local businesses at the same time. We can’t wait to celebrate the holiday season with you!
More beloved Maynard holiday traditions: On Sunday, December 7th, the 2nd annual Holiday Village will be held in Memorial Park beginning at noon and the 59th annual Holiday Parade will step off at 2:00pm and travel through downtown Maynard. The official Maynard Menorah Lighting at Memorial Park will be held later in the month. (Date TBA).
Visit the Maynard Business Alliance website https://www.maynardbusinessalliance.org/events-calendar/2024-holiday-stroll
or follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/maynardbusinessalliance/ for more details.
For Maynard Holiday Village and Holiday Parade information visit https://www.lightuptheholidaysmaynard.com/
More beloved Maynard holiday traditions: On Sunday, December 7th, the 2nd annual Holiday Village will be held in Memorial Park beginning at noon and the 59th annual Holiday Parade will step off at 2:00pm and travel through downtown Maynard. The official Maynard Menorah Lighting at Memorial Park will be held later in the month. (Date TBA).
Visit the Maynard Business Alliance website https://www.maynardbusinessalliance.org/events-calendar/2024-holiday-stroll
or follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/maynardbusinessalliance/ for more details.
For Maynard Holiday Village and Holiday Parade information visit https://www.lightuptheholidaysmaynard.com/