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Points of Return

The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

The Umbrella Visual Arts program, in collaboration with A La Luz, presents the revolutionary, multimedia exhibition, Points of Return. Featuring the work of 27 international artists, Points of Return is the first physical exhibition of the acclaimed online exhibition of the same name. This environmental art exhibition sees The Umbrella divided into themed spaces. A journey has been mapped out to allow visitors fresh and engaging insights into wide-ranging aspects of the climate crisis, its end destination that of resolute optimism. For, while it may seem that we are racing toward a closing act, as our planet’s average temperature rises

Art of the Automobile

Bedford Free Public Library 7 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA

The Art of the Automobile, photographs by Steve Edson, is on view at the Bedford Free Public Library gallery until July 12. "Form and function welded, bolted, and stitched together for speed, comfort, performance, and safety. My photographs explore the precision of bent metal and chrome to conform to the designer's vision for the efficiencies of aerodynamics combined with the beauty of timeless style." Open library hours.

Event Series The Color Purple

The Color Purple

The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

MAY 12 - JUNE 4 The Umbrella Stage Company presents the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer-winning classic novel, The Color Purple, and the 1985 film by Steven Spielberg.  The inspirational story set in the early 1900s follows a young woman, Celie, as she journeys through her childhood experiencing joy, despair, anguish, sisterhood and self-realization to find her voice and power.   A story of hope and a testament to the healing power of love, the adaptation features Tony Award-winning score ranging in styles from jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues.    This production is directed BW Gonzalez, who

Bedford Safe Campaign Event for Kids

Bedford Police Station 2 Mudge Way, Bedford, United States

As part of the continuing Bedford Safe Campaign, the Bedford Police and Health Department's, Bedford Board of Health and the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office will host a Bedford gun buyback event on Saturday June 3, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Bedford Department of Public Works (DPW), 314 the Great Road. The focus is on providing residents with a safe and secure way of removing unwanted firearms from their homes. Residents will receive a $100 Visa gift card for any firearm turned in. A second event for the collection of toy guns from kids will be held on Saturday, June

Event Series Spring Household Hazardous Product Collection Events

Spring Household Hazardous Product Collection Events

Town of Lexington Landfill 60 Hartwell Avenue, Lexington, MA, United States

The Town of Bedford is pleased to announce the first 3 events of the 2023 schedule for collection of Household Hazardous Products. The collections will take place at the Town of Lexington Landfill Site at 60 Hartwell Avenue from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on the following Saturdays: April 22, May 13, and June 10. Additional dates for 2023 will be posted once finalized. The event is free of charge to Bedford residents but pre-registration is required. After registering and when you attend the event, you must show an ID or utility bill displaying your Bedford address. You may pre-register

Event Series The Color Purple

The Color Purple

The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

MAY 12 - JUNE 4 The Umbrella Stage Company presents the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer-winning classic novel, The Color Purple, and the 1985 film by Steven Spielberg.  The inspirational story set in the early 1900s follows a young woman, Celie, as she journeys through her childhood experiencing joy, despair, anguish, sisterhood and self-realization to find her voice and power.   A story of hope and a testament to the healing power of love, the adaptation features Tony Award-winning score ranging in styles from jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues.    This production is directed BW Gonzalez, who

2nd Annual Bedford Pride Celebration

Bedford Common

The Parents Diversity Council and Bedford Youth and Family Services are excited to sponsor this year's Pride Day on Sunday June 11 from 1-4pm on the Town Common. There will be crafts, information tables, storytime, and live music...as well a festive atmosphere (think: parade and a "nonbinary-asaur") and an ice cream truck visit.  Please see the attached flyer (designed by a local youth), and feel free to share the flyer! We are also still welcoming volunteers to run an activity, donate water or giveaways, or help with photography, set up/clean up, or what-have-you. If you think you'd like to help,

Event Series Job Lane Farm Museum Open for House Tours Sunday, May 28, 2 – 4 PM

Job Lane Farm Museum Open for House Tours Sunday, May 28, 2 – 4 PM

Town of Bedford, MA 10 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA, United States

Enjoy some local history this weekend at the Job Lane Farm Museum, 295 North Road, Bedford.  The Job Lane House will be open for tours on Sunday, May 28, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.  This 300 + year old house, the oldest house in Bedford, will take visitors back to colonial times.  See the open hearth kitchen and peek into the borning room.  The parlor has rare Rufus Porter wall paintings.  Period furnishings add interest to all the rooms.  Our Student Museum Docent House Tour Guides will provide informative dialogue about the house and its history.  Walk through the

$5 – $10

Bedford Cultural Council Reception

Bedford American Legion Post 221 357 The Great Road, Bedford, MA, United States

The Bedford Cultural Council (BCC)  is hosting a reception at the  American Legion Post 221, 357 Great Road, on June 11 at 2pm to thank our 2022/2023 grant recipients.   Ken Gordon, our state representative and Bopha Malone, Select Board Chair will say a few words followed by a brief presentations from some of our grant recipients.  We will have displays from other grant recipients.  The reception is open to the public and BCC committee members will be available to answer questions or assist in this year's grant application process that begins on September 1, 2023.

“SHINE BRIGHT ~ Songs about Sunshine”

The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

The Music Makes Me Happy Chorus will present a sing-along concert of songs about the sun and sunshine, to be enjoyed by people of all ages.  Two special guests include Theodore "Spaghetti" Jensen-Fellows from Acton, singing about the science of the sun, and Mitchell Gordon, a fabulous percussionist with a Hang Drum performance, "A Sunshine Meditation".  The chorus comprises special needs adults who love to sing, make new friends and give back to the community, and includes several members from Bedford.

Free