A Perpetual Invitation: 150 Years of Art at the Concord Free Public Library
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Where: Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Turnpike
CONCORD: In honor of the Concord Free Public Library’s 150th Anniversary, the Concord Museum, the Concord Free Public Library, and the CFPL Corporation’s William Munroe Special Collections have collaborated on this special exhibition featuring the Library’s art collection. Curators from the Concord Museum and the Library’s William Munroe Special Collection lead the guided tours of the exhibition. Featured objects include paintings by Washington Allston, N.C. Wyeth, May Alcott Nieriker, Charles Hovey Pepper, Alicia Keyes, and Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts, among other artists, as well as sculptures depicting noted Concord authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry David Thoreau, and Louisa May Alcott. The exhibition also highlights Concord’s artist communities, local art collectors, the history of institutions promoting public access to works of art, and the stories of specific artists, including May Alcott Nieriker, Alicia Keyes, Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts, and others who have lived and worked in Concord. A variety of public programs exploring Concord’s art and history will be presented at both the Museum and the Concord Free Public Library. See the Calendar for program information.
Points of Return Exhibit
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Where: The Umbrella, 40 Stow Street
CONCORD: What began as an online environmental art exhibition created during the pandemic, Points of Return, curated by A La Luz, will see its premiere as a large-scale physical exhibition – including installation, sculpture, sound, photography and video art. Occupying two floors of gallery space, converted lobby space, and Black Box Theater, the curators have created a series of themed “rooms”, mapping out a journey from Eclipse to Return. Each room allows visitors to experience the work of diverse international artists who have immersed themselves in a wide range of global environments undergoing different stages of the climate crisis. The end destination: resolute optimism. The exhibition and events are free and open to the public, but registration is required. Visit TheUmbrellaArts.org/POR to register. The Umbrella is ADA accessible, offers free lot and street parking, and is conveniently located off Route 2 and 2 blocks from the Fitchburg Line.
Artist-of-the-Month: Dave Martsolf
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Where: Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln Street
WESTFORD: The Parish Center for the Arts (PCA) welcomes Dave Martsolf as the June Artist of the month with an exhibition of abstract paintings in the surreal genre. The June 1-26, 2023 exhibit, as well as an Artist’s Opening Reception on June 4 (12-3pm). The Gallery is open to visitors each Sunday from noon until 2pm. For more information, call the PCA at (978) 692-6333, visit the PCA online, or find them on Facebook.
NARA Park Stroll with Conversation, Coffee & Pastry
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Where: NARA Park, 25 Ledgerock Way
ACTON: Fridays, June 2, 9, 16 & 23. Open to those age 55 plus from Acton, Boxboro & Littleton. Join in for a stroll around NARA Park for some conversation, coffee and pastry! Come one week, all four, or anywhere in between! Meet in the upper parking lot located off Quarry Road. If you park in the lower lot you’ll have to walk up to the upper fields. RSVP required to Sheryl Ball at: sball@actonma.gov or (978) 929-6632. This program is offered free of charge.
Ashley MacLure: Mixed Feelings Exhibit
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Where: Post Road Art Center
MARLBOROUGH: An exhibition of mixed media works by Northborough-based artist Ashley MacLure. The center’s newly-renovated gallery space will host dozens of MacLure’s works employing a variety of unconventional techniques, including collage, photo transfer, ink and Play-Doh, to explore MacLure’s feelings about her past and her mother, as well as hopes and concerns for the future and her daughter. The exhibition opens June 3 with a reception from 3:30-5pm. Admission is free to the public, and the artist will be on hand to discuss her works and answer questions. The exhibition will remain open to the public through June 30 during regular business hours. For more information, visit www.postroadartcenter.com.
"Quiet Light," curated by Nina Nielsen and John Baker
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Where: Concord Art, 37 Lexington Road
CONCORD: This exhibition brings together the work of 23 artists across a variety of media. The show honors the unique, intimate relationship between art and viewer —an ephemeral experience, as if shrouded in quiet light. Artists in the exhibition: Sachiko Akiyama, Jake Berthot, Robert Contois, Damien DiBona, Porfirio DiDonna, Maureen Gallace, Gregory Gillespie, Anne Harris, Mildred Howard, Sungjoon Joh, Carol Keller, Willy Meyer-Osburg, Sue Miller, Nina Nielsen, Harvey Quaytman, Martin Ramirez, Paul Rotterdam, Vincent Sferrazza, Duane Slick, John Walker, Christopher Wilmarth, Albert York and Daisy Youngblood. A catalog of the exhibition will be available at Concord Art. For more information, contact katejames@concordart.org or nataliereiser@concord.org, or call (978) 369-2578.
Coffee & Discussion with the Director
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Where: Chelmsford Senior Center, 75 Groton Road
CHELMSFORD: Topic: How to make the Senior Center more welcoming to newcomers! Chelmsford Senior Center Director Debi Siriani invites you to come by with your ideas and suggestions. Free coffee & snack, drop by!
Modern Pronouns: They is Correct
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Where: Chelmsford Senior Center, 75 Groton Road
CHELMSFORD: Rm. B07. Using “they and them” in the singular may seem to go against what you learned about grammar, but you have probably been noticing a lot of people using the pronouns they/them instead of he/him or she/her — so many people that Massachusetts now offers M, F, and X gender markers on driver’s licenses. Terms such as nonbinary and gender-fuid have made it into mainstream media. Wondering what it all means? Would you like to learn more about how using affirming language and pronouns can help you create a more inclusive community? Join us for a talk by Julie Nowak (she/they/xe), LGBTQIA+ Initiative Coordinator at Springwell. Questions are warmly welcome throughout the presentation. Call (978) 251-0533 or email ndussault@chelmsfordma.gov to register or drop in.
Guest Table Community Dinner
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Where: First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC), 353 Great Road
STOW: Guest Table is a community dinner that takes place on the second Friday of each month. It will begin at 5:30pm, with doors opening at 5pm. All are welcome! There’s no charge for dinner, but donations are gratefully accepted. FPC is a nut-free location. FPC is wheelchair accessible. When parking, please keep a clear path for emergency vehicles; do not block the driveway around the front of the sanctuary; park only on the 117 side of Commons Road; and do not block access to the back of the building.
Teen Video Game Night with One Up Games
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Where: Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Mass. Ave.
LUNENBURG: Play video games after hours! One Up Games will provide a variety of consoles and games - including VR headsets! Open to tweens & teens in grades 5-12 (ages 11-18). Registration in advance is appreciated. Participants can also register at the door.To register, head to the event calendar at lunenburglibrary.org, or by emailing Susan at selbag@lunenburgma.gov.
Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library Book Sale
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Where: J.V. Fletcher Library, 50 Main Street
WESTFORD: The Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library Inc. will hold a book sale on June 9, 10 and 11 in the library’s Meeting Room. June 9 is a Members Only preview sale, from 6:30-9pm. Memberships are available at the door. June 10 is the Public Sale from 10am-5pm. June 11 is a Bag Sale, from 2-4pm. Attendees must purchase a reusable bag for $10 to enter, and can then fill it with items. Scanners may not be used June 9, but are welcome on Saturday and Sunday. The sale will include thousands of gently used books plus CDs, audio books, blu-ray discs, and DVDs. Credit cards accepted, in addition to checks and cash. This sale is a fundraiser. 100% of the proceeds go directly to the Friends of the Library.
Gigantic Yard Sale
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Where: Littleton Historical Society, 4 Rogers St. at Foster St.
LITTLETON: People of all ages can find something to take home including gently used household and garden items, sporting equipment, toys, kitchen tools, small appliances, art, craft and holiday supplies, some vintage and mid-century furniture, bric-a-brac and more. Come early for the best selection. Donations from the community for the yard sale are welcome and will be accepted June 9 from 4-6pm, and June 11 at 7-8am. TVs, car seats and computer monitors are not accepted. All contributions are tax-deductible, to benefit Learning Up, a 501(c)3 to support education, such as staff support for a school in a remote region of Ghana and continuing education programs in U.S. prisons. See more at www.learningupnow@wordpress.com.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Drive
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Where: St. Anne Parish, 75 King Street
LITTLETON: St. Vincent de Paul Conference at St. Anne Parish in Littleton is holding its annual clothing and shoe collection called “Bundle Sunday”. The conference is looking for clean gently worn, but still usable clothing and shoes to assist those in need. At this time, only clothing and shoes are being accepted; no household items, appliances, or knick-knacks. A SVdP truck will be located in the back corner of the church parking lot. Tax deduction receipts will be distributed.
Annual Yard and Crafts Sale
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Where: First United Methodist Church, 34 Felton Street
HUDSON: Being held in conjunction with Hudson Fest. The sale will be held outdoors, weather permitting or indoors in our large gathering hall. More information is available at (978) 562-2932 or www.hudsonfumc.gmail.com.
Art Installation at Beals Preserve
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Where: Elaine & Philip Beals Preserve
SOUTHBOROUGH: The Southborough Open Land Foundation invites the general public to visit Beals Preserve to watch artists install their work for the 7th annual Art on the Trails on June 10 from 10am-5pm. This year’s theme is Transformation. The exhibition is juried by Sculptor Sarah Alexander, Creative Director, Hopkinton Center for the Arts. In addition to the installations, the program will include poetry written in response to the work and will be juried by poet Maura Snell. A prize winning poem will be selected from submissions by Scituate poet Joanne DeSimone Reynolds. Learn more about this event at www.artonthetrails.com or by contacting Catherine Weber at (508) 523-3605 or cweber@artonthetrails.com.
Northborough Art Guild’s Annual Art Show
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Where: NHS Building, 52 Main Street & School Street
NORTHBOROUGH: Celebrating their 60th anniversary with an exhibit of paintings from area towns as well as Northborough residents. In partnership with the N. Garden Club, their members will create floral arrangements to complement the paintings. A Silent Auction of several paintings will be available. The Historical Society’s Museum on the second floor will also be open
both days from 12-4pm. Enjoy the variety of paintings, refreshments and comradery at this free event.
both days from 12-4pm. Enjoy the variety of paintings, refreshments and comradery at this free event.
Boxborough Democrats to Hold Caucus, Elect Convention Delegates
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Where: Sargent Memorial Library, 427 Massachusetts Avenue
BOXBOROUGH: Boxborough Democrats will convene in person in the meeting room to elect 4 delegates and 4 alternates to represent Boxborough at the 2023 State Democratic Convention. Registration opens at 9:30am. Registered and pre-registered Boxborough Democrats who are 16 years old by May 23, 2023 may vote and be elected as delegates or alternates during the caucus. Youth (age 16 to 35), people with disabilities, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community not elected as delegates or alternates are encouraged to apply to be add-on delegates at the caucus or by visiting massdems.org/massdems-convention.
The 2023 Convention will be in-person at the Tsongas Arena in Lowell on September 23. Delegates and alternates from across the state will gather at the convention to adopt a party agenda and/or platform. Those interested in getting involved with the Boxborough Democratic Town Committee should contact Chairperson Abby Reip at boxborough.dtc@gmail.com or (978) 490-5343. For additional information, visit boxboroughdems.org or facebook.com/BoxboroughDTC.
The 2023 Convention will be in-person at the Tsongas Arena in Lowell on September 23. Delegates and alternates from across the state will gather at the convention to adopt a party agenda and/or platform. Those interested in getting involved with the Boxborough Democratic Town Committee should contact Chairperson Abby Reip at boxborough.dtc@gmail.com or (978) 490-5343. For additional information, visit boxboroughdems.org or facebook.com/BoxboroughDTC.
Giant Book Sale
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Where: Concord Free Public Library, 129 Main Street
CONCORD: Presented by The Friends of the Concord Library. Thousands of books for the whole family at rock-bottom prices.
Shirley Democrats Caucus
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Where: Hazen Memorial Library (Hybrid)
SHIRLEY: Shirley Democrats will convene to elect two delegates and one alternate to represent Shirley at the 2023 State Democratic Convention. Registration of attendees will open at 10am and close at 10:45am. This will be a hybrid meeting, both in-person and virtual. For the Zoom link to the meeting, email ShirleyDTC@yahoo.com.
Maynard Democratic Caucus
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Where: Maynard Public Library, 77 Nason Street
MAYNARD: Registered Democrats in Maynard will hold a caucus to elect Delegates and Alternates to the 2023 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention. Maynard can elect 8 Delegates and 4 Alternates to the Convention. The caucus is open to all registered and pre-registered Democrats in Maynard. Pre-registered Democrats who are 16 by May 23, 2023 will be allowed to participate and run as a Delegate or Alternate. Any registered Maynard Democratic are welcome to run for one of the delegate seats. 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 www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx by July 15, 2023. Those interested in running to be a delegate or alternate or to get involved with the Maynard Democratic Town Committee should contact the Committee via email at maynarddtc@gmail.com.
Franco American Clambake
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Where: Franco American Club, 55 W. Prescott St.