Community Calendar
Tom Denney Nature Camp Register Now!
When:
Where: 44 Flanagan Road, Bolton
Kindergarten – 5th graders: Games in the fields and woods! Swimming, Arts & Crafts, Tracking, Hiking, Shelter Building, Animal Adventures, Predator and Prey, Campfires & more!
6th -9th graders – Eco Adventures program with Kayaking, Water Guns, Thursday Nighttime Games & S’mores.
9th grade or above – Counselor-in-Training program.
Campers welcome from all towns.
Mondays–Fridays in July & August from 9–3.
After care available.
More info or to Register: tomdenneynaturecamp.org
6th -9th graders – Eco Adventures program with Kayaking, Water Guns, Thursday Nighttime Games & S’mores.
9th grade or above – Counselor-in-Training program.
Campers welcome from all towns.
Mondays–Fridays in July & August from 9–3.
After care available.
More info or to Register: tomdenneynaturecamp.org
Sculpt This Space – a Call for Art to Massachusetts Sculptors
When:
Where: West Concord
The West Concord Cultural District Committee is launching a new project. After sponsoring murals, sidewalk decals, the Poetry Phone, the painting of signal boxes and Porchfest, we are issuing a Call for Art for our first sculpture project. The winning piece will be on display for one year (with the option to be renewed) at Junction Park, which is near the corner of Main Street and Commonwealth Avenue. Junction Park is steps away from the West Concord MBTA rail stop and beside the path of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. With gardens tended by the local Green Thumbs gardeners and benches that invite walkers and riders to stop and rest, we hope that the sculpture will reflect the love of nature and the peace it brings while also inviting people to enter the park and our cultural district.
The Call for Art is open to all Massachusetts artists aged 18 and over, working individually or in teams. The deadline for applications is April 3, with the intention that installation will be completed by late summer. The artist will receive a $4000 stipend. For project guidelines and application, please go to https://tinyurl.com/West-Concord-Sculpture.
The Call for Art is open to all Massachusetts artists aged 18 and over, working individually or in teams. The deadline for applications is April 3, with the intention that installation will be completed by late summer. The artist will receive a $4000 stipend. For project guidelines and application, please go to https://tinyurl.com/West-Concord-Sculpture.
Stronger Together: Art for Democracy
When:
Where: 19 Foster Street, Littleton
Artists of all ages are invited to enter the Stronger Together: Art for Democracy competition, with cash prizes and no entry fee. Two-dimensional art will be accepted until April 10, 2026.
Art is a powerful tool for social change. Unbound by age, culture or social location, it sparks the imagination and promotes meaningful dialogue. With the goal of encouraging civic engagement, artists across New England are invited to submit works on the theme of protecting and strengthening American democracy. Successful entries will express the goals of promoting unity and the common good, which underscores the American ideals that all voices are important and that our strength lies in welcoming diverse perspectives.
Prize money of $1000 will be shared in youth and adult categories. Enter by submitting photographs of the completed two dimensional work from February 16 until April 10, 2026. Works will be judged on artistic merit and how well they convey the theme of promoting democracy. For full details see: https://www.fculittle.org/events/art-contest-stronger-together-art-for-democracy
An opening reception of the juried show will be held on May 2, 2026 at First Church Unitarian, 19 Foster Street, Littleton, Mass. Additional exhibitions at the Fitchburg Art Museum Community Gallery, Westford Parish Center for the Arts, Reuben Hoar Library in Littleton, and Muffins on Main in Westford.
The goal of the contest is to spur productive dialogue; showcase the work of New England artists and celebrate democracy. The contest is sponsored and supported by the Reclaiming Our Democracy Taskforce of First Church Unitarian, Littleton; League of Women Voters of Westford; Littleton Cultural Council; Westford Cultural Council, and private donors.
Contact: ArtForDemocracy@FCUlittle.org
Art is a powerful tool for social change. Unbound by age, culture or social location, it sparks the imagination and promotes meaningful dialogue. With the goal of encouraging civic engagement, artists across New England are invited to submit works on the theme of protecting and strengthening American democracy. Successful entries will express the goals of promoting unity and the common good, which underscores the American ideals that all voices are important and that our strength lies in welcoming diverse perspectives.
Prize money of $1000 will be shared in youth and adult categories. Enter by submitting photographs of the completed two dimensional work from February 16 until April 10, 2026. Works will be judged on artistic merit and how well they convey the theme of promoting democracy. For full details see: https://www.fculittle.org/events/art-contest-stronger-together-art-for-democracy
An opening reception of the juried show will be held on May 2, 2026 at First Church Unitarian, 19 Foster Street, Littleton, Mass. Additional exhibitions at the Fitchburg Art Museum Community Gallery, Westford Parish Center for the Arts, Reuben Hoar Library in Littleton, and Muffins on Main in Westford.
The goal of the contest is to spur productive dialogue; showcase the work of New England artists and celebrate democracy. The contest is sponsored and supported by the Reclaiming Our Democracy Taskforce of First Church Unitarian, Littleton; League of Women Voters of Westford; Littleton Cultural Council; Westford Cultural Council, and private donors.
Contact: ArtForDemocracy@FCUlittle.org
ABRHS Theater Presents The 39 Steps
When:
Where: 36 Charter Rd, Acton
Join Proscenium Circus, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School's for our 2026 METG Festival Entry, The 39 Steps.
Thursday February 26 and Thursday March 5 at 7 pm. 36 Charter Rd, Acton
Tickets at https://www.abdrama.org/
Thursday February 26 and Thursday March 5 at 7 pm. 36 Charter Rd, Acton
Tickets at https://www.abdrama.org/
Intro to Basic Astrophotography
Assabet Valley Camera Club Program
Assabet Valley Camera Club Program
When:
Where: 29 Church Street, Hudson
On Wednesday, March 4, the Assabet Valley Camera Club (AVCC) is pleased to host Temu K. Nana whose passion for astrophotography, from basic nightscapes to deep space imaging, is evident in his photos of the night sky. He shoots with everything from stock cameras and lenses in his New Hampshire backyard to computer-controlled, observatory-class telescopes at a remote site in California. In this presentation, Temu will cover the basics of imaging the night sky, including night landscapes, single-shot Milky Way, and star trail images.
As a professional photographer, Temu’s specialties include wildlife, landscape, and deep-sky astrophotography. In addition to leading trips across all seven continents, he is a sought-after presenter on astrophotography, sharing his knowledge through camera clubs, schools, and online mentorship programs. View his work at https://www.tknanaphoto.com/ .
Intro to Basic Astrophotography is supported in part from a grant from the Hudson Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. The presentation is free to attend 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 Temu’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//
As a professional photographer, Temu’s specialties include wildlife, landscape, and deep-sky astrophotography. In addition to leading trips across all seven continents, he is a sought-after presenter on astrophotography, sharing his knowledge through camera clubs, schools, and online mentorship programs. View his work at https://www.tknanaphoto.com/ .
Intro to Basic Astrophotography is supported in part from a grant from the Hudson Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. The presentation is free to attend 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 Temu’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//
The Stow Garden Club invites you to learn The Fascinating Story of Where Our Vegetables Came From
When:
Where: 509 Great Rd in Stow
Join Bonnie Power of the MASS Master Gardener Speakers Bureau to learn the origins of the vegetables we eat, what they looked like in the wild, and how people domesticated them for better nutrition, yields, and flavors. The public is welcome at no charge. Residents of Bolton, Stow, and surrounding communities are especially invited. Pompositticut Community Center - 509 Great Rd in Stow, March 4, 2026 at 7PM .
Caitlin Canty
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 8pm Meadow Hall at Groton Hill Music Center
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 8pm Meadow Hall at Groton Hill Music Center
When:
Where: 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton
Tickets: $39 including fees at www.grotonhill.org/tickets
Caitlin Canty, vocals, guitar, Jeremy Moses Curtis, bass, Jeff Berlin, drums, Will Seeders, guitars and banjo.
Acclaimed folk-roots singer-songwriter and regular on the roots festival circuit, Vermont’s Caitlin Canty celebrates the release of Night Owl Envies the Mourning Dove –her fifth studio release - and marks a return to her roots, a grittier and more electric Americana sound with echoes of her critically-acclaimed 2015 album, Reckless Skyline.
Caitlin Canty, vocals, guitar, Jeremy Moses Curtis, bass, Jeff Berlin, drums, Will Seeders, guitars and banjo.
Acclaimed folk-roots singer-songwriter and regular on the roots festival circuit, Vermont’s Caitlin Canty celebrates the release of Night Owl Envies the Mourning Dove –her fifth studio release - and marks a return to her roots, a grittier and more electric Americana sound with echoes of her critically-acclaimed 2015 album, Reckless Skyline.
Jacob Jolliff Band with special guest Stash Wyslouch
Friday, March 6, 2026 at 8pm Meadow Hall at Groton Hill Music Center
Friday, March 6, 2026 at 8pm Meadow Hall at Groton Hill Music Center
When:
Where: 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton
Tickets: $39 including fees at grotonhill.org/tickets
Jacob Jolliff - mandolin, vocals, Ross Martin – guitar, Myles Sloniker - bass, George Jackson - fiddle
An alumnus of celebrated progressive bluegrass bands Joy Kills Sorrow, the Yonder Mountain String Band, and Bela Fleck's My Bluegrass Heart project, Jacob Jolliff is one of the genre’s top mandolinists and a sought-after collaborator, sharing the stage with Bela Fleck, Darol Anger, Tony Trischka, Sam Bush, David Grisman, Ronnie McCoury, Michael Daves, and many others. Special guest Stash Wyslouch is an avant-garde Bluegrass guitarist, singer and songwriter who has toured and recorded with Jolliff, The Deadly Gentlemen, Bruce Molsky's Mountain Drifters, The Jacob Jolliff Band, and Tony Trischka's Early Roman Kings, among others.
Jacob Jolliff - mandolin, vocals, Ross Martin – guitar, Myles Sloniker - bass, George Jackson - fiddle
An alumnus of celebrated progressive bluegrass bands Joy Kills Sorrow, the Yonder Mountain String Band, and Bela Fleck's My Bluegrass Heart project, Jacob Jolliff is one of the genre’s top mandolinists and a sought-after collaborator, sharing the stage with Bela Fleck, Darol Anger, Tony Trischka, Sam Bush, David Grisman, Ronnie McCoury, Michael Daves, and many others. Special guest Stash Wyslouch is an avant-garde Bluegrass guitarist, singer and songwriter who has toured and recorded with Jolliff, The Deadly Gentlemen, Bruce Molsky's Mountain Drifters, The Jacob Jolliff Band, and Tony Trischka's Early Roman Kings, among others.
Crafting, Collage, Calligraphy and Conversation! March 7, 2-4 pm
When:
Where: Acton
Join us for art-making! Bring your own materials or use ours! We have a wonderful workspace and materials to share for collage and practicing/learning cursive writing. Bring your knitting or crocheting! Or just come along for some fun with others... interesting conversation is included! We have lots of magazines, paints, glue and other supplies for collage-ing. We have wonderful chisel point pens for practicing cursive writing and calligraphy. And guess what! we'll have people who have taught these skills in schools! Come along and socialize while making art! Potluck snacks! Bring your own, or eat some of ours!
And we're not doing just that! Ideas for future gatherings/events include the following. Let us know if you're interested!
- Board games: Same day as Crafting! 6-8 pm
- Green Burials
- Local Currencies [a co-founder of Berkshire Bucks is willing to share his story!]
- Flat Bread Cooking workshop
- Spoken Word night
- Calling all Natural Healers! bring your herbs and secrets to share! to spread the word on how to help encourage healing, and to share/trade extra herbs and potions
- Simple every day things you can do to protect your privacy
Thank you for your interest in "24 W". We are an arts-based social justice community which focuses on inclusive gatherings for the purposes of learning and sharing in the hopes of creating a better world.
More info: 24w.org
If you know someone who wants to be on our list, have them subscribe here: https://lists.mayfirst.org/mailman/listinfo/windsor
And we're not doing just that! Ideas for future gatherings/events include the following. Let us know if you're interested!
- Board games: Same day as Crafting! 6-8 pm
- Green Burials
- Local Currencies [a co-founder of Berkshire Bucks is willing to share his story!]
- Flat Bread Cooking workshop
- Spoken Word night
- Calling all Natural Healers! bring your herbs and secrets to share! to spread the word on how to help encourage healing, and to share/trade extra herbs and potions
- Simple every day things you can do to protect your privacy
Thank you for your interest in "24 W". We are an arts-based social justice community which focuses on inclusive gatherings for the purposes of learning and sharing in the hopes of creating a better world.
More info: 24w.org
If you know someone who wants to be on our list, have them subscribe here: https://lists.mayfirst.org/mailman/listinfo/windsor
Friends of Emerson Health's EmerSong Event
When:
Where: 51 Walden Performing Arts Center, Concord
8th Annual EmerSong A Cappella Festival
Saturday, March 7, 2026
2 Showtimes: 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM
51 Walden Performing Arts Center, Concord, MA
The Friends of Emerson Health is proud to announce the return of EmerSong, an a cappella festival.
Gather your family and friends and buy your tickets today for this popular community event. Please consider making a donation or becoming an EmerSong Friend!
All tickets are $35. Proceeds support Behavioral and Mental Health services at Emerson Health.
Performers include:
BroadBand
Take Notes - Concord Carlisle High School
Peanut Butter & Jelly - Lexington High School
Radcliffe Pitches
Up the Octave - Brandeis University
The Works
sQ! - Tufts University
Seating is limited; all tables can seat up to four people. Drinks are available for purchase at the 7:30 PM show.
For more information, visit: www.EmersonHealth.org/EmerSong or email emersonauxiliary@gmail.com.
Saturday, March 7, 2026
2 Showtimes: 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM
51 Walden Performing Arts Center, Concord, MA
The Friends of Emerson Health is proud to announce the return of EmerSong, an a cappella festival.
Gather your family and friends and buy your tickets today for this popular community event. Please consider making a donation or becoming an EmerSong Friend!
All tickets are $35. Proceeds support Behavioral and Mental Health services at Emerson Health.
Performers include:
BroadBand
Take Notes - Concord Carlisle High School
Peanut Butter & Jelly - Lexington High School
Radcliffe Pitches
Up the Octave - Brandeis University
The Works
sQ! - Tufts University
Seating is limited; all tables can seat up to four people. Drinks are available for purchase at the 7:30 PM show.
For more information, visit: www.EmersonHealth.org/EmerSong or email emersonauxiliary@gmail.com.
Line Dancing! At FPC Saturday March 7, 7:00 – 8:30
When:
Where: 353 Great Road, Stow
Back by popular demand! The Arts committee is sponsoring another night of chill-busting Line Dancing from 7:00-8:30. Our leader will again be Paul Hughes, who is very good at teaching the steps and routines. So even the most beginner dancer will still be successful and have fun! Families are welcome. This event is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted to offset Paul’s fee.
Our building at 353 Great Road, Stow is designed to be inclusive and accessible to people of all abilities, including wheelchair users. There is free parking.
Our building at 353 Great Road, Stow is designed to be inclusive and accessible to people of all abilities, including wheelchair users. There is free parking.
Vista Philharmonic Orchestra: Ravel Revealed
Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 7:30pm The Concert Hall
Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 7:30pm The Concert Hall
When:
Where: 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton
Tickets: $30 - $100 including fees at www.grotonhill.org/tickets
Maestro Bruce Hangen and the Vista Philharmonic Orchestra, the resident professional orchestra of Groton Hill Music Center, celebrate the music of Maurice Ravel in his 150th birthday year. Acclaimed pianist Marika Bournaki joins as guest soloist.
Groton Hill Music Center, 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton MA. Just 40 miles northwest of Boston, Groton Hill presents award-winning artists in a variety of genres in the center’s world-class 1000 seat and 300 seat performance halls. The center offers ample free parking, exclusive table-to-concert dining for patrons, and more in a stunning setting on 110 acres of protected farmland. Learn more and buy tickets at grotonhill.org/tickets.
Maestro Bruce Hangen and the Vista Philharmonic Orchestra, the resident professional orchestra of Groton Hill Music Center, celebrate the music of Maurice Ravel in his 150th birthday year. Acclaimed pianist Marika Bournaki joins as guest soloist.
Groton Hill Music Center, 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton MA. Just 40 miles northwest of Boston, Groton Hill presents award-winning artists in a variety of genres in the center’s world-class 1000 seat and 300 seat performance halls. The center offers ample free parking, exclusive table-to-concert dining for patrons, and more in a stunning setting on 110 acres of protected farmland. Learn more and buy tickets at grotonhill.org/tickets.
New England Contra Dance on Saturday, March 7
When:
Where: 80 Champney Street, Groton
Groton Grange #7 invites you to our traditional New England Contra Dance on Saturday, March 7,2026 from 7:30 - 10:00 PM , at Historic Groton Grange Hall, 80 Champney Street. This will be an evening of live music and dancing with Groton's own Contra Banditos, along with caller Dudley Laufman, who will teach traditional New England style contra, square, and line dances tothe beat of old time fiddle tunes. Beginners are welcome, no experience or partner is necessary. Suggested donation at the door is $5.00 per person, children under 3 years old are free, and family maximum is $20. Made possible by a grant from the Town of Groton lecture Funds. Refreshments are provided. Bring your soft soled dancing shoes. Parking allowed only on the Grange side of Champney St.
Nashobah Praying Indian Exhibit
At Littleton Historical Society
At Littleton Historical Society
When:
Where: 4 Rogers Street, Littleton
The Littleton Historical Society’s Second Sunday Open House on March 8 features a new
exhibit commemorating The Nashobah Praying Indians’ exile to Deer Island 350 years ago for 3
months in the dead of winter. This exhibit includes timeline and text, pictures and maps,
artifacts, and Native handcrafted items.
Please come by and learn about this often-overlooked chapter in our history.
The Historical Society on 4 Rogers Street will be open from 1-4 pm on the second Sunday of
each month, and from 1-4 every Wednesday afternoon.
exhibit commemorating The Nashobah Praying Indians’ exile to Deer Island 350 years ago for 3
months in the dead of winter. This exhibit includes timeline and text, pictures and maps,
artifacts, and Native handcrafted items.
Please come by and learn about this often-overlooked chapter in our history.
The Historical Society on 4 Rogers Street will be open from 1-4 pm on the second Sunday of
each month, and from 1-4 every Wednesday afternoon.
Come see Boxborough’s Treasures
When:
Where: 575 Middle Road, Boxborough
The Boxborough Museum at 575 Middle Road will be open from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday March 8. Come see Boxborough’s historic treasures including the 1850’s scale which is sensitive enough to weigh a penny and strong enough to calibrate a 50 pound weight, the “new” hearse built in 1881, and the “old” hearse (come and see how old is old). Admission is free and all are welcome. For more information or if anyone wishes to arrange a private tour for a small group at a different time please call John Fallon at 978-264-0069.
Worcester Chamber Music Society
Presents Annual Free Family Concert March 8
Presents Annual Free Family Concert March 8
When:
Where: 321 Main Street, Worcester
Worcester Chamber Music Society (WCMS) is thrilled to present its Annual Free Family Concert on March 8, 2026, with a performance at 3:00pm at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. Neighborhood Strings students will perform at the beginning of the concert. Admission is free, but tickets are required.
This year’s Family Concert is brought to you by the letter F. An afternoon of fairy tales, fables, family, friends, and fun is sure to delight the children in your lives (as well as your inner child). Four hands on one piano provide the musical setting for Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite. Navok’s Beauty and the Beast is the world premiere of a fantastic musical retelling of the classic fairy tale. Be sure to reserve your seats early because this one-time-only concert will reach capacity soon.
Sunday, March 8 @3PM
Mechanics Hall
321 Main Street, Worcester
Generously sponsored by Bay State Savings Bank, Cornerstone Bank, Fidelity Bank, Unibank, and Country Bank. This concert is also funded in part by grants from the Shrewsbury Arts Council and the Worcester Arts Council, local agencies funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Program
A special performance by Neighborhood Strings Maurice Ravel | Mother Goose Suite
Lior Navok | Beauty and the Beast – world premiere performance
Featuring WCMS musicians:
Peter Sulski, violin
Mark Berger, viola
Ariana Falk, cello
Randall Hodgkinson, piano
With guests:
Lilit Hartunian, violin / Leslie Amper, piano
Venue is handicapped accessible.
Admission is free, but tickets are required. Reserve early, since this event typically sells out quickly.
Tickets are available at https://worcesterchambermusic.org/fairy-tales-and-fables/ or by calling the WCMS office at (508) 926-8624.
This year’s Family Concert is brought to you by the letter F. An afternoon of fairy tales, fables, family, friends, and fun is sure to delight the children in your lives (as well as your inner child). Four hands on one piano provide the musical setting for Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite. Navok’s Beauty and the Beast is the world premiere of a fantastic musical retelling of the classic fairy tale. Be sure to reserve your seats early because this one-time-only concert will reach capacity soon.
Sunday, March 8 @3PM
Mechanics Hall
321 Main Street, Worcester
Generously sponsored by Bay State Savings Bank, Cornerstone Bank, Fidelity Bank, Unibank, and Country Bank. This concert is also funded in part by grants from the Shrewsbury Arts Council and the Worcester Arts Council, local agencies funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Program
A special performance by Neighborhood Strings Maurice Ravel | Mother Goose Suite
Lior Navok | Beauty and the Beast – world premiere performance
Featuring WCMS musicians:
Peter Sulski, violin
Mark Berger, viola
Ariana Falk, cello
Randall Hodgkinson, piano
With guests:
Lilit Hartunian, violin / Leslie Amper, piano
Venue is handicapped accessible.
Admission is free, but tickets are required. Reserve early, since this event typically sells out quickly.
Tickets are available at https://worcesterchambermusic.org/fairy-tales-and-fables/ or by calling the WCMS office at (508) 926-8624.
Please Join the Assabet Valley Mastersingers for Our Second Formal Concert of Our 2025-2026 Season: “Lest We Forget”
When:
Where: 378 Main Street, Shrewsbury
The Assabet Valley Mastersingers (AVM) is thrilled to announce its March
2026 concert in Shrewsbury, which features James Whitbourn’s “Annelies”, a composition
based on Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl. This performance will stand as a tribute to
Holocaust survivors honoring voices of resilience, memory, and hope.
Event Date: March 8th, 2026
Time: 3:30pm
Location: Robert R. Jay Performing Arts Center (378 Main Street), Shrewsbury, MA
Artistic Director: Dr. Robert Eaton
Soprano: Jess Huetteman
About the Event
“Annelies” is a 75-minute choral work for soprano soloist, choir and instrumentalists that was
composed by British composer James Whitbourn. The libretto is compiled and translated by
Melanie Challenger from The Diary of Anne Frank. Movements from Annelies were first
performed at the National UK Holocaust Memorial Day in Westminster Hall in London in January
of 2005 and the world premiere of “Annelies” was given on April 5th, 2005 at the Cadogan Hall,
London.
The piece is divided into fourteen movements and there will be no intermission during this
performance. In addition to choral and soprano soloist scoring, the instrumental portion is
scored for both larger full symphony orchestra and a smaller chamber version. AVM will perform
the version scored for a full orchestra which is rare. The last time the work was publicly
performed was in 2022 by Princeton Pro Musica.
James Whitbourn passed away in early 2024 and “Annelies” remains one of his most renowned
compositions. In fact, a recording by the Westminster Williamson Voices in 2014 was nominated
for a Grammy award under the Best Choral Performance category, which was one of four
Grammy nominations for Whitbourn during his lifetime. This performance of “Annelies” is
enriched by remarks from Holocaust survivors, honoring their voices and enduring resilience.
Ticket Information:
● General Admission: $25.00
● Senior/Student Price: $20.00
● Children under 12 are free with an accompanying adult.
Tickets can be purchased online at .https://www.avmsingers.org/events/lest-we-forget.
AVM is part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program, which grants
EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders access to steeply discounted tickets from a variety
of arts, humanities, and science organizations across the Commonwealth. Cardholders may
order up to four tickets online by applying the promo code MASSCTOC and selecting manual
payment type. The same discounted costs, $5.00 for general or $4.00 for senior/student
admission, are payable at the concert for preordered, or onsite-requested CTOC tickets
2026 concert in Shrewsbury, which features James Whitbourn’s “Annelies”, a composition
based on Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl. This performance will stand as a tribute to
Holocaust survivors honoring voices of resilience, memory, and hope.
Event Date: March 8th, 2026
Time: 3:30pm
Location: Robert R. Jay Performing Arts Center (378 Main Street), Shrewsbury, MA
Artistic Director: Dr. Robert Eaton
Soprano: Jess Huetteman
About the Event
“Annelies” is a 75-minute choral work for soprano soloist, choir and instrumentalists that was
composed by British composer James Whitbourn. The libretto is compiled and translated by
Melanie Challenger from The Diary of Anne Frank. Movements from Annelies were first
performed at the National UK Holocaust Memorial Day in Westminster Hall in London in January
of 2005 and the world premiere of “Annelies” was given on April 5th, 2005 at the Cadogan Hall,
London.
The piece is divided into fourteen movements and there will be no intermission during this
performance. In addition to choral and soprano soloist scoring, the instrumental portion is
scored for both larger full symphony orchestra and a smaller chamber version. AVM will perform
the version scored for a full orchestra which is rare. The last time the work was publicly
performed was in 2022 by Princeton Pro Musica.
James Whitbourn passed away in early 2024 and “Annelies” remains one of his most renowned
compositions. In fact, a recording by the Westminster Williamson Voices in 2014 was nominated
for a Grammy award under the Best Choral Performance category, which was one of four
Grammy nominations for Whitbourn during his lifetime. This performance of “Annelies” is
enriched by remarks from Holocaust survivors, honoring their voices and enduring resilience.
Ticket Information:
● General Admission: $25.00
● Senior/Student Price: $20.00
● Children under 12 are free with an accompanying adult.
Tickets can be purchased online at .https://www.avmsingers.org/events/lest-we-forget.
AVM is part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program, which grants
EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders access to steeply discounted tickets from a variety
of arts, humanities, and science organizations across the Commonwealth. Cardholders may
order up to four tickets online by applying the promo code MASSCTOC and selecting manual
payment type. The same discounted costs, $5.00 for general or $4.00 for senior/student
admission, are payable at the concert for preordered, or onsite-requested CTOC tickets
Become a Tutor of English
When:
Where: Zoom
Have you ever thought about tutoring someone in English? Most people who decide to become tutors are thinking of the good it can do, helping others become more proficient in English and better able to cope with employment, landlords, schools or the medical profession. But then they discover the rewards, the satisfaction that comes as progress is made and a relationship develops that enriches both learner and tutor. Tutors often speak of their pleasure in learning about another culture and their greater appreciation of the challenges facing those who are adapting to ours.
Because of the constant demand for tutoring, all available tutors are now working with students, and the next tutor-training course has been scheduled. ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) program directors Ginny Steel and Jane Albert are currently enrolling prospective tutors for the five-session course that starts on March 9. The class will meet on five consecutive Monday mornings, 9-12. The first four classes will meet virtually, using Zoom, and the last one will be in person, in the Wayland library.
No prior knowledge of a foreign language is needed, just an openness to other cultures and the desire to share your knowledge of English. The training is free, although it is necessary to purchase a textbook for about $40.
Tutors will be prepared to work with their learners either remotely, as we often do now, or in person, as is sometimes possible. Tutors now are using Skype, FaceTime, Zoom, telephone and email as they “meet” with their learners and enjoy both success and personal connection.
For more information or to enroll in the tutor-training course, you can phone Ginny Steel at 508-358-7517 or email her at virginia@thesteels.com.
Because of the constant demand for tutoring, all available tutors are now working with students, and the next tutor-training course has been scheduled. ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) program directors Ginny Steel and Jane Albert are currently enrolling prospective tutors for the five-session course that starts on March 9. The class will meet on five consecutive Monday mornings, 9-12. The first four classes will meet virtually, using Zoom, and the last one will be in person, in the Wayland library.
No prior knowledge of a foreign language is needed, just an openness to other cultures and the desire to share your knowledge of English. The training is free, although it is necessary to purchase a textbook for about $40.
Tutors will be prepared to work with their learners either remotely, as we often do now, or in person, as is sometimes possible. Tutors now are using Skype, FaceTime, Zoom, telephone and email as they “meet” with their learners and enjoy both success and personal connection.
For more information or to enroll in the tutor-training course, you can phone Ginny Steel at 508-358-7517 or email her at virginia@thesteels.com.
Open House: Discover the Power of Your Voice
Hosted by Isaac Davis Toastmasters Club
"Ready to Speak with Confidence?"
Hosted by Isaac Davis Toastmasters Club
"Ready to Speak with Confidence?"
When:
Where: 371 Main Street, Acton
There is nothing quite like the safe, supportive space of a Toastmasters club to find clarity in your thoughts, sharpen your message, and step boldly into your confident voice.
Event Details:
When: Monday, March 9 at 7:00 PM
Where: Acton Public Safety Facility, 371 Main Street, Acton
Cost: FREE for all guests
Why Join Us?
Whether you are preparing for professional presentations, upcoming interviews, community leadership, or simply want to express yourself more clearly, we provide the tools to help you succeed.
A Welcoming Environment: Experience a live meeting and participate at your own comfort level.
Structured Growth: See how practice and supportive feedback accelerate your leadership presence.
Local Community: Meet neighbors and members from the Acton and Littleton area.
FIND YOUR VOICE. LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE.
Learn more: 2193.toastmastersclubs.org
RSVP or Questions? Contact Peter Thompson:
Call/Text: 978-844-0188
Email: peterthompson711@gmail.com
Event Details:
When: Monday, March 9 at 7:00 PM
Where: Acton Public Safety Facility, 371 Main Street, Acton
Cost: FREE for all guests
Why Join Us?
Whether you are preparing for professional presentations, upcoming interviews, community leadership, or simply want to express yourself more clearly, we provide the tools to help you succeed.
A Welcoming Environment: Experience a live meeting and participate at your own comfort level.
Structured Growth: See how practice and supportive feedback accelerate your leadership presence.
Local Community: Meet neighbors and members from the Acton and Littleton area.
FIND YOUR VOICE. LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE.
Learn more: 2193.toastmastersclubs.org
RSVP or Questions? Contact Peter Thompson:
Call/Text: 978-844-0188
Email: peterthompson711@gmail.com
Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts Celebrates Home Dedication in Ayer
When:
Where: 12 Newton Street, Ayer
March 10, 2026 – Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts is proud to announce the dedication of its newest homes at 12 Newton Street in Ayer, a beautiful duplex that will soon welcome two local families.
The Home Dedication Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, March 10th at 10:00 AM at the property site. Community members, volunteers, sponsors, and local officials are invited to attend and celebrate this special milestone.
The newly constructed duplex features two 3-bedroom, 2-bath homes built with energy-efficient materials and systems designed to provide long-term affordability and sustainability for the partner families. These thoughtfully designed homes will not only reduce utility costs but also create a safe, stable environment where families can thrive.
“This dedication represents more than just the completion of a building,” said Diana Sinkus of Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts. “It represents partnership, perseverance, and the power of community coming together to create strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.”
Each Habitat homeowner completes hundreds of hours of “sweat equity,” working alongside volunteers and investing in their future. Through affordable mortgage payments and financial education, families gain the opportunity to build equity and achieve long-term housing stability.
This project was made possible thanks to the generous support of volunteers, donors, sponsors, and community partners who believe that everyone deserves a safe, decent place to call home.
Event Details:
📍 12 Newton Street, Ayer, MA
📅 Tuesday, March 10, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM
The Home Dedication Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, March 10th at 10:00 AM at the property site. Community members, volunteers, sponsors, and local officials are invited to attend and celebrate this special milestone.
The newly constructed duplex features two 3-bedroom, 2-bath homes built with energy-efficient materials and systems designed to provide long-term affordability and sustainability for the partner families. These thoughtfully designed homes will not only reduce utility costs but also create a safe, stable environment where families can thrive.
“This dedication represents more than just the completion of a building,” said Diana Sinkus of Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts. “It represents partnership, perseverance, and the power of community coming together to create strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.”
Each Habitat homeowner completes hundreds of hours of “sweat equity,” working alongside volunteers and investing in their future. Through affordable mortgage payments and financial education, families gain the opportunity to build equity and achieve long-term housing stability.
This project was made possible thanks to the generous support of volunteers, donors, sponsors, and community partners who believe that everyone deserves a safe, decent place to call home.
Event Details:
📍 12 Newton Street, Ayer, MA
📅 Tuesday, March 10, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM
Bedford Garden Club March Meeting
When:
Where: 25 The Great Rd. Bedford
The Bedford Garden Club March meeting is March 10 at the First Church of Christ, Congregational, 25 The Great Rd. Bedford, 9:30 am: Social period. 10 am: Meeting. The guest speaker Deborah Trickett will present Tips, Tricks, and Trade Secrets.
You have heard putting a penny in the water will keep our tulips more upright, cutting flowers on an angle helps them draw up more water, and even that cayenne pepper can keep the deer and bunnies away. Did you know putting dahlia stems in boiling water can help them last longer? What guarantee the biggest blooms on your peonies?
Deborah has many more tips, tricks, and trade secrets. She is the owner of The Captured Garden.
For more information, check our website at: https://www.bedfordgardenclub.org/event/
The public is invited.
You have heard putting a penny in the water will keep our tulips more upright, cutting flowers on an angle helps them draw up more water, and even that cayenne pepper can keep the deer and bunnies away. Did you know putting dahlia stems in boiling water can help them last longer? What guarantee the biggest blooms on your peonies?
Deborah has many more tips, tricks, and trade secrets. She is the owner of The Captured Garden.
For more information, check our website at: https://www.bedfordgardenclub.org/event/
The public is invited.
Women's Business Network (WBN) hosts Returning to Yourself: Reducing Stress and Anxiety through Somatic Mindfulness
When:
Where: 17 Still River Road in Harvard
The Women’s Business Network (WBN) will meet on Thursday, March 12th at 6:30 pm at the church hall at St. Theresa's Church (Holy Trinity Parish), 17 Still River Road in Harvard MA. Guests are welcome. After a brief meeting and introductions, Pamela Dussault, Personal Crisis Coach and Caregiver Advocate, will speak on dealing with stress, sharing that stress is a signal that we have become disconnected from ourselves. Her talk will gently guide women back to their bodies and their inner safety, offering not just a technique but a true return to themselves. WBN is a local, volunteer run networking group of women in small businesses, professional practices, non-profits and the arts who meet monthly for mutual support, education & networking. Contact dboliva@charter.net for more information.
Guest Table Community Dinner
When:
Where: 353 Great Rd in Stow
Please join us Friday, March 13 for our next dinner. We offer options made with vegetarian, gluten-free, or dairy-free ingredients. All meals are nut-free. Doors open at 5 PM, dinner is served at 5:30 PM.
Meals take place in Fellowship Hall at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton. FPC is located at 353 Great Rd in Stow. Our building is designed to be inclusive and accessible to people of all abilities, including wheelchair users. There is plenty of free parking.
If you have questions or would like to volunteer to help with a meal, please email fpcguesttable@fpc-stow-acton.org.
Meals take place in Fellowship Hall at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton. FPC is located at 353 Great Rd in Stow. Our building is designed to be inclusive and accessible to people of all abilities, including wheelchair users. There is plenty of free parking.
If you have questions or would like to volunteer to help with a meal, please email fpcguesttable@fpc-stow-acton.org.
The Kelly Girls Offer Entertaining Celtic Traditions 3/13
When:
Where: 10 Lincoln Street, Westford
The Parish Center for the Arts is welcoming The Kelly Girls to the Coffeehouse Series March 13 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20 for Members; $22 for non-Members; and $25 at the door (if available). Seating will be cabaret-style. BYO food and drink. Doors open one half hour prior to the show. Advance reservations are recommended. Visit pcawestford.org to reserve your seats.
The Kelly Girls have quickly gained recognition as one of the most entertaining Celtic Bands in New England. Rousing renditions of songs and tunes rooted in the Celtic traditions of Ireland, Scotland, Canada and America along with captivating harmonies and instrumentation lend to their signature sound. The Kelly Girls are Nancy Beaudette, Christine Hatch, Aisling Keating and Diane Collier. They play fiddle, banjo, bodhran, tin-whistle, flute, ukulele, bouzouki, guitar and mandolin. All the girls have been performing in New England, Canada and Ireland for many years for all kinds of parties, weddings, festivals, and special occasions. They love to take their music on the road and bring the party to you. It’s time to kick up your heels, dance, clap and sing-along with The Kelly Girls!
The PCA Coffeehouse Series is generously sponsored by Rockland Trust.
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/3-13-26-the-kelly-girls/H4DX4VPBMNPJBCPN3SPNVE4F
The Kelly Girls have quickly gained recognition as one of the most entertaining Celtic Bands in New England. Rousing renditions of songs and tunes rooted in the Celtic traditions of Ireland, Scotland, Canada and America along with captivating harmonies and instrumentation lend to their signature sound. The Kelly Girls are Nancy Beaudette, Christine Hatch, Aisling Keating and Diane Collier. They play fiddle, banjo, bodhran, tin-whistle, flute, ukulele, bouzouki, guitar and mandolin. All the girls have been performing in New England, Canada and Ireland for many years for all kinds of parties, weddings, festivals, and special occasions. They love to take their music on the road and bring the party to you. It’s time to kick up your heels, dance, clap and sing-along with The Kelly Girls!
The PCA Coffeehouse Series is generously sponsored by Rockland Trust.
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/3-13-26-the-kelly-girls/H4DX4VPBMNPJBCPN3SPNVE4F
ARC Comedy Night Benefit is March 13th at Hudson Portuguese Club
When:
Where: 13 Port Street in Hudson
The Addiction Referral Center (ARC) is hosting the fifteenth Annual Comedy Night Benefit, featuring the area’s most popular and talented comedians on Friday, March 13, 2026 at the Hudson Portuguese Club, 13 Port Street in Hudson. The event, being held in support of the ARC of Marlborough, will include lots of laughs, food, and raffle prizes. The ARC has been serving the local community for over fifty years, since 1972, and relies on fundraising and donations to provide its services.
Entertainers at the Comedy Night Benefit include popular comedians Mark Riley, Sam Pelletier, and Ethan Cannon. Hosting the evening is Dave Rattigan.
Doors open for the event at 6:30 pm and the show begins at 7:30 pm. Food is available for purchase. Coffee and desserts are complimentary. For further information on sponsorships, program ads, tickets or table reservations, call the ARC office at 508-485-4357. Tables of 10 ($350) and individual tickets ($35) should be purchased in advance at the ARC. Chairing the planning for the event are Tracey Gustafson, and Christine Sacco.
The Addiction Referral Center (ARC) ranks as one of the most respected and active recovery service resources in Middlesex County. As a nonprofit organization, the ARC provides individualized referral services, Recovery Coach appointments and daily peer-support meetings at no cost to those seeking recovery from substance use disorder. To donate to the ARC or sponsor the 15th Annual Comedy Night Benefit please call the ARC (508-485-4357) or go to the website at www.theaddictionreferralcenter.org/2026-comedy
Entertainers at the Comedy Night Benefit include popular comedians Mark Riley, Sam Pelletier, and Ethan Cannon. Hosting the evening is Dave Rattigan.
Doors open for the event at 6:30 pm and the show begins at 7:30 pm. Food is available for purchase. Coffee and desserts are complimentary. For further information on sponsorships, program ads, tickets or table reservations, call the ARC office at 508-485-4357. Tables of 10 ($350) and individual tickets ($35) should be purchased in advance at the ARC. Chairing the planning for the event are Tracey Gustafson, and Christine Sacco.
The Addiction Referral Center (ARC) ranks as one of the most respected and active recovery service resources in Middlesex County. As a nonprofit organization, the ARC provides individualized referral services, Recovery Coach appointments and daily peer-support meetings at no cost to those seeking recovery from substance use disorder. To donate to the ARC or sponsor the 15th Annual Comedy Night Benefit please call the ARC (508-485-4357) or go to the website at www.theaddictionreferralcenter.org/2026-comedy
Rummage Sale at Congregational Church of Littleton!
When:
Where: 330 King Street Littleton
On March 14th, The Congregational Church of Littleton will be hosting our very popular rummage sale! Men's, women's, and children's clothing, along with accessories will be available for purchase! Come put together a new outfit or two! We are also accepting donations on March 13th! We will also be selling small kitchen items, dishes, bowls, and utensils! See you then!
Saturday March 14th, 8am-1pm
Congregational Church of Littleton
330 King Street
Littleton MA
Saturday March 14th, 8am-1pm
Congregational Church of Littleton
330 King Street
Littleton MA
Free Live Animal Show: Raptors All Around Us
Saturday, March 14, 2026,
TWO SHOWS: 9-10 am and 11 am-12 noon
Saturday, March 14, 2026,
TWO SHOWS: 9-10 am and 11 am-12 noon
When:
Where: 17 Willow St., Westborough
On Saturday, March 14, bring the family and join the Westborough Community Land Trust for a free live bird show, Raptors All Around Us! There will be two shows, starting at 9 am and 11 am. Raptor rehabilitator Tom Ricardi will allow us to meet some fascinating birds of prey up close! This show is always a big hit with the young and the curious of all ages! Plan to arrive early as seating is limited.
Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, 17 Willow St., Westborough MA; parking lot in rear. There is no parking along Willow Street. Overflow parking is in Arturo’s parking lot, 54 East Main St.--Walk behind the Arturo’s building to cross directly into the rear of the KofC parking lot. No reservation required. Free; donations to WCLT gratefully accepted at the door. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Westborough Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
For questions contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org
Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, 17 Willow St., Westborough MA; parking lot in rear. There is no parking along Willow Street. Overflow parking is in Arturo’s parking lot, 54 East Main St.--Walk behind the Arturo’s building to cross directly into the rear of the KofC parking lot. No reservation required. Free; donations to WCLT gratefully accepted at the door. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Westborough Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
For questions contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org
MUSICIANS OF THE OLD POST ROAD
presents
A Hive of Creativity
presents
A Hive of Creativity
When:
Where: 225 Boston Post Rd, Wayland
Saturday, March 14, 2026, 4:00 pm, First Parish, Wayland, MA and live-streamed at www.oldpostroad.org . In-person Audience Tickets $10-$55, kids come free with an adult. Virtual Audience Tickets: $35 individual, $70 family, $10 students. Two-time winner of the Noah Greenberg Award from the American Musicological Society, Musicians of the Old Post Road continues its 37th season in March with A Hive of Creativity. This unique and immersive program features Baroque chamber music for flute, strings, and harpsichord, and has been designed to evoke the atmosphere of Sara Levy's famous Berlin Salon gatherings in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Performances will be presented on March 14 at 4 pm at First Parish in Wayland and online, and March 15 at 4 pm at Old South Church in Boston. The weekend’s concerts are the third installment of the ensemble’s “Cross-Pollinations” season, celebrating inspiration among composers and across cultures in four programs exemplifying the ensemble’s signature style of performing musical “rediscoveries” alongside beloved 18th-century works.
Musicians for these concerts, all of whom will play on period instruments, include flutist Suzanne Stumpf, violinist and violist Sarah Darling, violist Marcia Cassidy, cellist Daniel Ryan, and harpsichordist Nicola Canzano.
The Wayland concert is funded, in part, by a grant from the Wayland Cultural Council, a local agency supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. It is co-presented with the Wayland Museum and Historical Society, whose members receive a discount on tickets to the performance.
Single In-Person Tickets are $55 general admission, $50 seniors, $35 for under 35. Kids 18 and under are free with an adult. Day-Of-Concert Rush Tickets (students and EBT Card holders only) are $10, availability permitting. Virtual single tickets and virtual subscriptions are also available.For more information, visit www.oldpostroad.org, email musicians@oldpostroad.org, or call 781-466-6694.
Performances will be presented on March 14 at 4 pm at First Parish in Wayland and online, and March 15 at 4 pm at Old South Church in Boston. The weekend’s concerts are the third installment of the ensemble’s “Cross-Pollinations” season, celebrating inspiration among composers and across cultures in four programs exemplifying the ensemble’s signature style of performing musical “rediscoveries” alongside beloved 18th-century works.
Musicians for these concerts, all of whom will play on period instruments, include flutist Suzanne Stumpf, violinist and violist Sarah Darling, violist Marcia Cassidy, cellist Daniel Ryan, and harpsichordist Nicola Canzano.
The Wayland concert is funded, in part, by a grant from the Wayland Cultural Council, a local agency supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. It is co-presented with the Wayland Museum and Historical Society, whose members receive a discount on tickets to the performance.
Single In-Person Tickets are $55 general admission, $50 seniors, $35 for under 35. Kids 18 and under are free with an adult. Day-Of-Concert Rush Tickets (students and EBT Card holders only) are $10, availability permitting. Virtual single tickets and virtual subscriptions are also available.For more information, visit www.oldpostroad.org, email musicians@oldpostroad.org, or call 781-466-6694.
Concord Band Presents “Movie Night”
When:
Where: 51 Walden Street, Concord
The Concord Band presents its Winter Concert, titled "Movie Night," on Saturday, March 14, 2026, 7:00 pm, at the Performing Arts Center, 51 Walden Street, Concord MA. Music Director James O'Dell has selected iconic themes from film scores.
The Concord Band is a 65-piece symphonic band that plays at least five indoor and six outdoor concerts each year. The March 14th concert is free with open seating; a donation of $20 is requested. A complimentary reception will follow the concert.
Additional information about the Concord Band and the concert can be found at the website www.concordband.org, the blog at concordband.blogspot.com, on Facebook and YouTube.
The Concord Band is a 65-piece symphonic band that plays at least five indoor and six outdoor concerts each year. The March 14th concert is free with open seating; a donation of $20 is requested. A complimentary reception will follow the concert.
Additional information about the Concord Band and the concert can be found at the website www.concordband.org, the blog at concordband.blogspot.com, on Facebook and YouTube.
Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild Holds Quilt Show
When:
Where: 65 Pleasant St, Upton
Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild will hold their biennial quilt show on Saturday and Sunday, March 14th and 15th at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School from 10:00-4:00 P.M. Visitors to the show will have the opportunity to view the TPQG Raffle Quilt and to purchase raffle tickets to win this beautiful quilt. The quilt measures 74.5" by 74.5" and is named Dresden Bloom. The quilt was created by TPQG members Karen Pierce, Glory Torres, and Rita Partridge. Their focus in creating this quilt was to find a pattern that showcased both applique and piecing techniques. Once the pattern was determined fabrics were selected that were bright and cheerful. The quilt was custom quilted by Kimberly Cloutier of Blooming Quilts.
You are invited to attend the quilt show and view this quilt in person and purchase raffle tickets. Tickets are also available from quilt members before the show and are $2.00 each or six for $10.00.
You are invited to attend the quilt show and view this quilt in person and purchase raffle tickets. Tickets are also available from quilt members before the show and are $2.00 each or six for $10.00.
Acton Conservation Trust Annual Meeting
When:
Where: 472 Main St, Acton
March 15, 2026
Acton Town Hall, 472 Main St, Acton MA, Room 204
1:00 PM Business Meeting
1:15 PM Carol Holley Conservation Volunteer award presentation to Terry Maitland
1:30-2:30 PM Animal Adventures presentation
This program is free for all and perfect for families with children aged 5 and older.
Please register at actonconservationtrust.org so we know how many to expect.
Acton Town Hall, 472 Main St, Acton MA, Room 204
1:00 PM Business Meeting
1:15 PM Carol Holley Conservation Volunteer award presentation to Terry Maitland
1:30-2:30 PM Animal Adventures presentation
This program is free for all and perfect for families with children aged 5 and older.
Please register at actonconservationtrust.org so we know how many to expect.
Suzie Cartreine and the Turkey Hill Ragtime Orchestra
When:
Where: 353 Great Rd, Stow
The FPC Music Committee is proud to present Suzie Cartreine and the Turkey Hill Ragtime Orchestra in concert in the FPC Sanctuary. Toe-tapping fun for the whole family!
The Orchestra plays vintage arrangements of ragtime music and popular songs from the 1890’s – 1920’s. That includes rags, fox-trots, slow drags, two-steps, waltzes and more, and features works of Joplin, Salisbury, Lamb, Turpin, Berlin, and others. They put a smile on your face and a spring in your step! The suggested donation is $20–40. Donations will be accepted at Eventbrite, at the door.
The Orchestra plays vintage arrangements of ragtime music and popular songs from the 1890’s – 1920’s. That includes rags, fox-trots, slow drags, two-steps, waltzes and more, and features works of Joplin, Salisbury, Lamb, Turpin, Berlin, and others. They put a smile on your face and a spring in your step! The suggested donation is $20–40. Donations will be accepted at Eventbrite, at the door.
Concord Women’s Chorus Presents
‘Winning the Vote’ One-Woman Concert
‘Winning the Vote’ One-Woman Concert
When:
Where: 20 Lexington Road, Concord
Concord Women’s Chorus (CWC), fostering the power of women’s voices in song, presents a special Women’s History Month event, “Winning the Vote,” a one-woman concert by performing artist and chorus member Diane Taraz, on Sunday, March 15, 3 pm, at First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Road.
“Winning the Vote” traces the long, determined, and often overlooked struggle to secure women’s suffrage in the United States, culminating in the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920. Through historically rooted storytelling and lively, compelling music, Taraz brings to life the winding path that began as the nation itself was forming, continued through the 1800s, and became deeply intertwined with the movement to abolish enslavement. Though first proposed in 1878, the amendment took 41 years to become law — a journey rich with resilience, conflict, and courage.
A devoted member of Concord Women’s Chorus, Diane Taraz is known for her engaging performance style and deep connection to American musical traditions. In this intimate, educational, and entertaining program, she invites audiences to experience history not only as a narrative, but as a living, breathing expression through song.
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. The ensemble’s spring concert will be performed on Saturday, May 9, 4 pm, at Trinity Church, Concord.
Refreshments will be served following the “Winning the Vote” performance. A suggested donation of $20 supports Concord Women’s Chorus and its mission-driven programming.
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.
“Winning the Vote” traces the long, determined, and often overlooked struggle to secure women’s suffrage in the United States, culminating in the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920. Through historically rooted storytelling and lively, compelling music, Taraz brings to life the winding path that began as the nation itself was forming, continued through the 1800s, and became deeply intertwined with the movement to abolish enslavement. Though first proposed in 1878, the amendment took 41 years to become law — a journey rich with resilience, conflict, and courage.
A devoted member of Concord Women’s Chorus, Diane Taraz is known for her engaging performance style and deep connection to American musical traditions. In this intimate, educational, and entertaining program, she invites audiences to experience history not only as a narrative, but as a living, breathing expression through song.
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. The ensemble’s spring concert will be performed on Saturday, May 9, 4 pm, at Trinity Church, Concord.
Refreshments will be served following the “Winning the Vote” performance. A suggested donation of $20 supports Concord Women’s Chorus and its mission-driven programming.
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 Boxborough Minutemen Company Wants You!
When:
Where: 30 Middle Road, Boxborough
The Boxborough Company of Minutemen will hold a Company meeting on Sunday March 15 at the Boxborough Community Center at 30 Middle Road starting at 8 p.m. For information please contact Captain Rich Grady at captain@boxboroughminutemen.org or Lieutenant Tim Blankenship at lieutenant@boxboroughminutemen.org.
The Boxborough Minutemen Company is open to anyone of least 18 years of age, regardless of gender or town of residence, who is interested in service to the Town and/or perpetuating the memory of the Minutemen of 1775. You do not need to be a marcher or revolutionary war re-enactor to join the Company.
Our members may participate in any number of the Company's activities including marching in parades and town celebrations, organizing the annual Fifer's Day town festival, performing seasonal clean-ups on Route 111, sponsoring the Boy and Cub Scouts, providing volunteers to the FreeBee Market, community supper, and other service organizations, and participating in our various social functions. The Company also provides financial support to a variety of service organizations and sponsors a number of annual scholarships to Boxborough students who are continuing their education after high school.
All are welcome to come and make new connections with others.
For more information visit www.boxboroughminutemen.org.
The Boxborough Minutemen Company is open to anyone of least 18 years of age, regardless of gender or town of residence, who is interested in service to the Town and/or perpetuating the memory of the Minutemen of 1775. You do not need to be a marcher or revolutionary war re-enactor to join the Company.
Our members may participate in any number of the Company's activities including marching in parades and town celebrations, organizing the annual Fifer's Day town festival, performing seasonal clean-ups on Route 111, sponsoring the Boy and Cub Scouts, providing volunteers to the FreeBee Market, community supper, and other service organizations, and participating in our various social functions. The Company also provides financial support to a variety of service organizations and sponsors a number of annual scholarships to Boxborough students who are continuing their education after high school.
All are welcome to come and make new connections with others.
For more information visit www.boxboroughminutemen.org.
All Are Invited to a Webinar on “Barriers to Town Meeting Participation for People with Disabilities”
When:
Where: Zoom
The League of Women Voters – Acton Area will host a moderated panel discussion on Zoom on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM EST. The event is free and open to the public.
Many people with disabilities face barriers to participating in Town Meeting. This webinar will explore those challenges and share practical strategies to remove obstacles and increase participation.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the change. Register today and help ensure every voice—regardless of ability—is heard at Town Meeting.
Please visit our website (lwv-actonarea.org) for more information.
This event is part of the “Margaret Kennedy Social Justice Initiative.”
Many people with disabilities face barriers to participating in Town Meeting. This webinar will explore those challenges and share practical strategies to remove obstacles and increase participation.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the change. Register today and help ensure every voice—regardless of ability—is heard at Town Meeting.
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This event is part of the “Margaret Kennedy Social Justice Initiative.”
Revolutionary Music Program
When:
Where: 330 King Street, Littleton
In celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday, the Littleton Historical Society will present “Songs of
the Revolution” with Diane Taraz on Thursday, March 19, at 7:30 pm at the Congregational
Church of Littleton on 330 King Street.
In 1776, New England was full of music. Songs helped speed the work in kitchens and
workshops, soldiers marched to lively fife-and-drum tunes, youths sang melodies of romantic
passion, mothers crooned lullabies, churches rang with hymns, and ballads carried the news of
the day.
Renowned folksinger and historian Diane Taraz will entertain us with songs that were enjoyed
by both sides during the American Revolution, accompanying herself on mountain dulcimer and
an instrument similar to the English guitar.
Don’t miss this musical treat!
the Revolution” with Diane Taraz on Thursday, March 19, at 7:30 pm at the Congregational
Church of Littleton on 330 King Street.
In 1776, New England was full of music. Songs helped speed the work in kitchens and
workshops, soldiers marched to lively fife-and-drum tunes, youths sang melodies of romantic
passion, mothers crooned lullabies, churches rang with hymns, and ballads carried the news of
the day.
Renowned folksinger and historian Diane Taraz will entertain us with songs that were enjoyed
by both sides during the American Revolution, accompanying herself on mountain dulcimer and
an instrument similar to the English guitar.
Don’t miss this musical treat!
Mini-Golf at the Reuben Hoar Library Returns March 20–21
When:
Where: 35 Shattuck Street in Littleton
The Reuben Hoar Library, located at 35 Shattuck Street in Littleton, will once again
transform into a custom-designed, 18-hole mini-golf course on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March
21. This beloved community tradition invites residents to putt their way through the library stacks while supporting library programs and services.
Adult Night: Friday, March 20 | 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Friday evening kicks off with a ticketed 21+ event featuring unlimited mini-golf, food, beverages, and
a silent auction. For $30 per ticket, guests will enjoy:
● Unlimited rounds of mini-golf
● Sal’s Pizza, desserts, and other refreshments
● One complimentary beverage from Littleton’s own Dirigible Brewing Company (beer, hard
seltzer, or non-alcoholic soda)
● Access to a cash bar
● In-person silent auction bidding
Online bidding for the silent auction opens to all on March 14. Even those unable to attend Friday
evening may register and participate; however, final bids will be accepted in person during the event.
Tickets and auction registration are available at https://auctria.events/RHLminigolf
Family Day: Saturday, March 21 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
On Saturday, guests of all ages are invited to play the 18-hole mini-golf course for $5 per round.
Tickets will be available for purchase at the Library on the day of the event.
The course will feature creative tee markers, obstacles, deflectors, and fairways winding through the
library stacks, offering a unique way to explore the building while enjoying some friendly competition.
To learn more about the Friends of the Reuben Hoar Library, visit littletonlibrary.org.
Contact: ReubenHoarLibraryFriends@gmail.com
transform into a custom-designed, 18-hole mini-golf course on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March
21. This beloved community tradition invites residents to putt their way through the library stacks while supporting library programs and services.
Adult Night: Friday, March 20 | 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Friday evening kicks off with a ticketed 21+ event featuring unlimited mini-golf, food, beverages, and
a silent auction. For $30 per ticket, guests will enjoy:
● Unlimited rounds of mini-golf
● Sal’s Pizza, desserts, and other refreshments
● One complimentary beverage from Littleton’s own Dirigible Brewing Company (beer, hard
seltzer, or non-alcoholic soda)
● Access to a cash bar
● In-person silent auction bidding
Online bidding for the silent auction opens to all on March 14. Even those unable to attend Friday
evening may register and participate; however, final bids will be accepted in person during the event.
Tickets and auction registration are available at https://auctria.events/RHLminigolf
Family Day: Saturday, March 21 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
On Saturday, guests of all ages are invited to play the 18-hole mini-golf course for $5 per round.
Tickets will be available for purchase at the Library on the day of the event.
The course will feature creative tee markers, obstacles, deflectors, and fairways winding through the
library stacks, offering a unique way to explore the building while enjoying some friendly competition.
To learn more about the Friends of the Reuben Hoar Library, visit littletonlibrary.org.
Contact: ReubenHoarLibraryFriends@gmail.com
Westford Regional Art Event
When:
Where: 10 Lincoln Street, Westford
The Merrimack Valley's largest community art event returns to the PCA this March. Professional and amateur artists of all ages are invited to submit up to two original works for exhibit at the PCA from March 20 - 29.
The WRAE is an annual celebration of art featuring up to 500+ works. Awards are granted to top entries in twelve different categories. We celebrate the winners at gala award receptions featuring live music and complementary wine and hors d'oeuvres.
Advance registration is now open, entry deadline is Thursday March 12. Art-drop off takes place on March 15 and 16. For all details including the various categories in this year's WRAE, visit the WRAE event page at pcawestford/wrae.
The WRAE is an annual celebration of art featuring up to 500+ works. Awards are granted to top entries in twelve different categories. We celebrate the winners at gala award receptions featuring live music and complementary wine and hors d'oeuvres.
Advance registration is now open, entry deadline is Thursday March 12. Art-drop off takes place on March 15 and 16. For all details including the various categories in this year's WRAE, visit the WRAE event page at pcawestford/wrae.
Open Door Theater Takes Flight with HONK! March 20-29 in Acton
When:
Where: 16 Charter Rd, Acton
Open Door Theater proudly presents HONK!, a musical telling of “The Ugly Duckling” story. HONK! is a heartwarming celebration of being different that is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Ugly looks quite a bit different from his siblings, and others are quick to notice and point this out. Ugly is kind-hearted, awkward and innocent, and his journey of self-discovery is the heart of the show. This messaging supports the mission of Open Door Theater and will resonate with audiences now more than ever. Like Open Door Theater, HONK! has the audacity to assert that the default state of community should be inclusion and that “fowl” behavior will no longer be tolerated.
Open Door’s cast will present 6 performances March 20-29, 2026 at the Dragonfly Theater at RJ Grey Jr. H.S, 16 Charter Rd, Acton. All performances are relaxed/sensory friendly and feature ASL interpretation and open captioning. There will be audio-described performances on the second weekend. Tickets are $20 at www.OpenDoorTheater.org. Discounted tickets for EBT, WIC and ConnectorCare Cardholders. Over its 45-year history, Open Door has provided accessible opportunities for all including underserved audiences and participants to enjoy live theater.
Performances:
Sponsored in part by the Community Foundation for Metrowest, Astra Foundation, Mass Cultural Council, Middlesex Savings Bank, Main Street Bank, Acton Lions, AB Community Compass and the Local Cultural Councils of Acton-Boxborough, Ayer, Carlisle, Concord, Harvard, Littleton, Stow, Sudbury and Westford.
Open Door’s cast will present 6 performances March 20-29, 2026 at the Dragonfly Theater at RJ Grey Jr. H.S, 16 Charter Rd, Acton. All performances are relaxed/sensory friendly and feature ASL interpretation and open captioning. There will be audio-described performances on the second weekend. Tickets are $20 at www.OpenDoorTheater.org. Discounted tickets for EBT, WIC and ConnectorCare Cardholders. Over its 45-year history, Open Door has provided accessible opportunities for all including underserved audiences and participants to enjoy live theater.
Performances:
- Friday, March 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm / ASL, open captioning, sensory-friendly
- Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00 pm / ASL, open captioning, sensory-friendly
- Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 1:00 pm / ASL, open captioning, sensory-friendly
- Friday, March 27, 2026 at 7:00 pm / ASL, open captioning, sensory-friendly, audio described
- Saturday March 28, 2026 at 1:00 pm / ASL, open captioning, sensory-friendly, audio described
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 1:00 pm / ASL, open captioning, sensory-friendly, audio described
Sponsored in part by the Community Foundation for Metrowest, Astra Foundation, Mass Cultural Council, Middlesex Savings Bank, Main Street Bank, Acton Lions, AB Community Compass and the Local Cultural Councils of Acton-Boxborough, Ayer, Carlisle, Concord, Harvard, Littleton, Stow, Sudbury and Westford.
Game Night, Friday March 20, 7-9PM
When:
Where: 353 Great Rd, Stow
All are welcome to FPC’s Multigenerational Game Night. Games will be provided, but feel free to bring your own game to share. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Enjoy free parking, free snacks, and free fun! Email Chip with any questions at flyingsheep2010@gmail.com.
Princeton Arts presents “Out the Studio Window“, a lecture by Barry Van Dusen
When:
Where: 206 Worcester Road, Princeton
Princeton Arts presents “Out the Studio Window“, a lecture by Barry Van Dusen on Friday, March 20, 7-8 p.m. at the Princeton Community Center, 206 Worcester Road, Princeton.
Many artists travel widely in search of new subjects, while others spend their entire artistic lives much closer to home. Andrew Wyeth did all of his work in two small areas of Maine and Pennsylvania, and Claude Monet spent the last four decades of his life painting the gardens right out his back door.
Princeton nature artist Barry Van Dusen has done his share of traveling, but he, too, continues to find abundant inspiration nearby – many of his paintings feature subjects observed out the windows of his studio in central Massachusetts. In this one-hour illustrated talk, Barry takes you along in his explorations of nature “Out the Studio Windows”.
Many artists travel widely in search of new subjects, while others spend their entire artistic lives much closer to home. Andrew Wyeth did all of his work in two small areas of Maine and Pennsylvania, and Claude Monet spent the last four decades of his life painting the gardens right out his back door.
Princeton nature artist Barry Van Dusen has done his share of traveling, but he, too, continues to find abundant inspiration nearby – many of his paintings feature subjects observed out the windows of his studio in central Massachusetts. In this one-hour illustrated talk, Barry takes you along in his explorations of nature “Out the Studio Windows”.
SAGA Spring Equinox Art Fair Celebrates Local Creativity and Community
When:
Where: 353 Great Road, Stow
The Stow Area Guild of Artists (SAGA), in partnership with the First Parish Church of Stow & Acton, invites the community to welcome the new season at the Spring Equinox Art Fair, taking place March 21 and 22 at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton, 353 Great Road, Stow, MA.
Event Hours:
This celebration of local art will feature works for sale from more than 25 talented local artists. Visitors can explore a diverse array of original, handcrafted artwork including pottery, photography, paintings, textiles, and much more. The fair offers a unique opportunity to find one-of-a-kind pieces while supporting artists from the surrounding community.
Guests are encouraged to meet the artists and learn about their creative processes.
In addition, each participating artist has donated a piece of artwork for a special raffle. Attendees can enter for a chance to win an original work.
Live music by singer, guitarist, Alex Rosewicz will create a welcoming and festive atmosphere throughout the event.
Admission is free and open to the public. There is plenty for free parking
Join SAGA and the First Parish Church Arts Committee in celebrating creativity, community, and the arrival of spring at this inspiring seasonal art fair. For more information go to www.stow-artists.org/.
Event Hours:
- Saturday, March 21: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday, March 22: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
This celebration of local art will feature works for sale from more than 25 talented local artists. Visitors can explore a diverse array of original, handcrafted artwork including pottery, photography, paintings, textiles, and much more. The fair offers a unique opportunity to find one-of-a-kind pieces while supporting artists from the surrounding community.
Guests are encouraged to meet the artists and learn about their creative processes.
In addition, each participating artist has donated a piece of artwork for a special raffle. Attendees can enter for a chance to win an original work.
Live music by singer, guitarist, Alex Rosewicz will create a welcoming and festive atmosphere throughout the event.
Admission is free and open to the public. There is plenty for free parking
Join SAGA and the First Parish Church Arts Committee in celebrating creativity, community, and the arrival of spring at this inspiring seasonal art fair. For more information go to www.stow-artists.org/.
MAYNARD, MA TO ELECT DELEGATES TO DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION
When:
Where: 77 Nason Street, Maynard
Registered Democrats in Maynard will hold a caucus on March 21, 2026 to elect Delegates and Alternates to the 2026 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention.
The caucus will be held March 21 at the Maynard Public Library, Roosevelt Room, 77 Nason Street, Maynard, Massachusetts. Doors open at 10:30am, we encourage attendees to arrive early. Everyone who arrives by 11:15 will be admitted.
Maynard can elect 8 Delegates and 4 Alternates to the Convention. The caucus is open to all registered and pre-registered Democrats in Maynard.
We welcome any registered Maynard Democratic to run for one of the delegate seats.
Same-day voter registration will be available at the caucus - paper registration forms will be available and those who are interested should come a few minutes early. Any person who is not shown on the Democratic Party list must either provide proof of Party registration or preregistration or must register before the end of the caucus registration period.
Youth, minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals who are not elected as a Delegate or Alternate may apply to be an Add-on Delegate at the caucus or at 2026 Convention Add-on Application.
The Massachusetts Democratic Party’s 2026 Nominating Convention will be held in Worcester at the DCU Center on Friday and Saturday, May 29th and 30th, 2026.
The caucus will be held March 21 at the Maynard Public Library, Roosevelt Room, 77 Nason Street, Maynard, Massachusetts. Doors open at 10:30am, we encourage attendees to arrive early. Everyone who arrives by 11:15 will be admitted.
Maynard can elect 8 Delegates and 4 Alternates to the Convention. The caucus is open to all registered and pre-registered Democrats in Maynard.
We welcome any registered Maynard Democratic to run for one of the delegate seats.
Same-day voter registration will be available at the caucus - paper registration forms will be available and those who are interested should come a few minutes early. Any person who is not shown on the Democratic Party list must either provide proof of Party registration or preregistration or must register before the end of the caucus registration period.
Youth, minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals who are not elected as a Delegate or Alternate may apply to be an Add-on Delegate at the caucus or at 2026 Convention Add-on Application.
The Massachusetts Democratic Party’s 2026 Nominating Convention will be held in Worcester at the DCU Center on Friday and Saturday, May 29th and 30th, 2026.
Hudson Historical Society High Tea
When:
Where: The Landing at Hudson Mills, 43 Broad Street, Room B406 on the fourth floor.
Step back in time with us for an unforgettable afternoon at an 18th century tea.
Join us on Saturday, March 21st from 2 PM to 4 PM as we welcome special guests— “Mistress Abigail and Mistress Christine,” bringing to life 18th century life and fashion of an 18th century lady. Come and see what's under those beautiful colonial dresses. Enjoy period charm, lively conversation, and colonial-inspired refreshments. This event celebrates our 250th celebration—perfect for the 250th celebration of our country.
Tickets are $20 per person.
Contact Mistress Christine for more information and tickets.
cwdimare@gmail.com or 978-424-4668
Join us on Saturday, March 21st from 2 PM to 4 PM as we welcome special guests— “Mistress Abigail and Mistress Christine,” bringing to life 18th century life and fashion of an 18th century lady. Come and see what's under those beautiful colonial dresses. Enjoy period charm, lively conversation, and colonial-inspired refreshments. This event celebrates our 250th celebration—perfect for the 250th celebration of our country.
Tickets are $20 per person.
Contact Mistress Christine for more information and tickets.
cwdimare@gmail.com or 978-424-4668
Beyond the Notes with Trio Oko: Exploring the Sound of the Harp Quartet
When:
Where: 20 Lexington Rd, Concord
Prepare for an evening of rare chamber music gems as Trio Oko appears in the
Beyond the Notes concert series. Joined by founder and violinist Sarah Whitney, the
ensemble presents a colorful program spanning both geography and time, from the
refined sound world of Saint-Saëns and Ravel to original compositions and the
ethereal soundtracks of Studio Ghibli.
So what is Trio Oko? The guest ensemble is the first harp trio to appear on Beyond
the Notes. Featuring violinist Emma Powell, cellist Mina Kim, and harpist Charles
Overton, Trio Oko has won over Boston audiences and critics alike. The three
musicians met at Tanglewood Music Center in 2016 and united with a mutual belief in
the power of music to create meaningful human connections to form Trio Oko. The
ensemble aims to expand the harp trio repertoire by commissioning new works and
arrangements. They intend to showcase the diverse capabilities inherent to this
distinctive instrumentation.
Does this sound like your perfect evening? Join us on Saturday, March 21st at 7:30 pm
for an unforgettable evening of music, innovation, and connection at Beyond the
Notes. This is an experience you won’t soon forget.
Tickets are $30 per person and $15 for students when purchased in advance at
btnspring2026.eventbrite.com. Tickets will also be available at the door for $35 per
person and $15 for students (payable by cash, Venmo, credit card, or check).The concert will be held at The Parish Hall at First Parish Church, 20 Lexington Rd Concord, MA.
For more information, visit www.gobeyondthenotes.com.
Beyond the Notes concert series. Joined by founder and violinist Sarah Whitney, the
ensemble presents a colorful program spanning both geography and time, from the
refined sound world of Saint-Saëns and Ravel to original compositions and the
ethereal soundtracks of Studio Ghibli.
So what is Trio Oko? The guest ensemble is the first harp trio to appear on Beyond
the Notes. Featuring violinist Emma Powell, cellist Mina Kim, and harpist Charles
Overton, Trio Oko has won over Boston audiences and critics alike. The three
musicians met at Tanglewood Music Center in 2016 and united with a mutual belief in
the power of music to create meaningful human connections to form Trio Oko. The
ensemble aims to expand the harp trio repertoire by commissioning new works and
arrangements. They intend to showcase the diverse capabilities inherent to this
distinctive instrumentation.
Does this sound like your perfect evening? Join us on Saturday, March 21st at 7:30 pm
for an unforgettable evening of music, innovation, and connection at Beyond the
Notes. This is an experience you won’t soon forget.
Tickets are $30 per person and $15 for students when purchased in advance at
btnspring2026.eventbrite.com. Tickets will also be available at the door for $35 per
person and $15 for students (payable by cash, Venmo, credit card, or check).The concert will be held at The Parish Hall at First Parish Church, 20 Lexington Rd Concord, MA.
For more information, visit www.gobeyondthenotes.com.
New Song Music Series Presents Tracy Grammer and Jim Henry on March 21
When:
Where: 10 Mudge Way, Bedford
The Bedford Cultural District’s New Song Music Series will present Tracy Grammer and Jim Henry on March 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Bedford Town Hall. This duo is renowned for their seamless harmonies, masterful musicianship, and warm onstage chemistry.
Called “one of the finest singers and musicians anywhere in folkdom” by The Boston Globe, Tracy Grammer is known for her clear vocals and skilled guitar and violin work. She received the Independent Music Award for Flower of Avalon and has ranked among folk radio’s 50 most-played artists for 12 consecutive years. She plays theaters, coffeehouses, and festivals across the United States and Canada as well as in Europe and Japan. She also holds the record for the most consecutive appearances at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival and counts among her biggest fans Joan Baez and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
Jim Henry is a versatile multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. He recently completed a three-year tour with Grammy winner Mary Chapin Carpenter and has recorded with Shawn Colvin, Alison Krauss, Los Lobos, Gillian Welch, and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, among others.
Listen to the duo perform “Gentle Arms of Eden” at https://bit.ly/4rBEjqv. Tickets for this and future concerts are available at https://newsongbedford.org.
The concert will be held in the Reed Room at Bedford Town Hall, 10 Mudge Way. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. for refreshments; the performance begins at 7:30 p.m.
New Song is a volunteer-led initiative of the Bedford Cultural District. The series is supported by local sponsors, including Red Heat American Tavern, Bedford Florist & Gifts, FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers-Bedford, Prince Street Café & Bakery, and the Mass Cultural Council.
Called “one of the finest singers and musicians anywhere in folkdom” by The Boston Globe, Tracy Grammer is known for her clear vocals and skilled guitar and violin work. She received the Independent Music Award for Flower of Avalon and has ranked among folk radio’s 50 most-played artists for 12 consecutive years. She plays theaters, coffeehouses, and festivals across the United States and Canada as well as in Europe and Japan. She also holds the record for the most consecutive appearances at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival and counts among her biggest fans Joan Baez and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
Jim Henry is a versatile multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. He recently completed a three-year tour with Grammy winner Mary Chapin Carpenter and has recorded with Shawn Colvin, Alison Krauss, Los Lobos, Gillian Welch, and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, among others.
Listen to the duo perform “Gentle Arms of Eden” at https://bit.ly/4rBEjqv. Tickets for this and future concerts are available at https://newsongbedford.org.
The concert will be held in the Reed Room at Bedford Town Hall, 10 Mudge Way. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. for refreshments; the performance begins at 7:30 p.m.
New Song is a volunteer-led initiative of the Bedford Cultural District. The series is supported by local sponsors, including Red Heat American Tavern, Bedford Florist & Gifts, FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers-Bedford, Prince Street Café & Bakery, and the Mass Cultural Council.
Film Screening: PLASTIC PEOPLE - The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics
When:
Where: 25 Boston Rd, Chelmsford
When: Sunday, March 22nd, 1:30pm
Where: Chelmsford Public Library, 25 Boston Rd, Chelmsford, MA
Register at: https://chelmsfordlibrary.libcal.com/event/15898867
This ground-breaking feature documentary investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics -- microscopic particles in the air, our soil and all bodies of water, becoming a permanent part of the environment.
Acclaimed author and science journalist Ziya Tong collaborates with award-winning director Ben Addelman in an urgent call to rethink our relationship with plastic. They visit leading scientists around the world who have discovered microplastics in our organs, blood, brain tissue, and even the placentas of new mothers. What is the impact? Can anything be done about it?
Where: Chelmsford Public Library, 25 Boston Rd, Chelmsford, MA
Register at: https://chelmsfordlibrary.libcal.com/event/15898867
This ground-breaking feature documentary investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics -- microscopic particles in the air, our soil and all bodies of water, becoming a permanent part of the environment.
Acclaimed author and science journalist Ziya Tong collaborates with award-winning director Ben Addelman in an urgent call to rethink our relationship with plastic. They visit leading scientists around the world who have discovered microplastics in our organs, blood, brain tissue, and even the placentas of new mothers. What is the impact? Can anything be done about it?
Guitar & Flute at the Focus in 3/22 Tedesco Duo Concert
When:
Where: 10 Lincoln Street, Westford
The Parish Center for the Arts focuses a spotlight on guitar and flute in an afternoon concert on March 22 (4pm) with The Tedesco Duo. The New England-based Duo performs flute and guitar repertoire from all eras, with an emphasis on contemporary music. Their programs often explore the relationship between music and other art forms, such as dance, storytelling, and poetry. Audiences enjoy their communicative playing and their colorful and spirited performances. For this family-friendly show, tickets purchased in advance range from $5-$20. Seating will be in recital format. Doors open one half hour prior to the show. Visit pcawestford.org to reserve your seats.
Direct Ticket Link https://parisharts.square.site/product/3-22-26-tedesco-duo-classical-guitar-flute/210
Parish Center for the Arts: 978-692-6333
Direct Ticket Link https://parisharts.square.site/product/3-22-26-tedesco-duo-classical-guitar-flute/210
Parish Center for the Arts: 978-692-6333