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
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.
Join Minuteman Senior Services in May for the Spring Forward Walk, Run & Roll! You will have the option of completing a 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles) along the route of your choice anytime from May 20 – 29, 2023. Other than the registration fee, there is no fundraising required, however you do have the option to increase your support by setting up an individual or team fundraising page or joining a team. This event will benefit all the valuable programs that Minuteman provides and aligns with our mission of enhancing health and well-being, as all who participate
Tuesday, May 16th | 4:00PM - 9:00PM PTO Meet & Greet | 6:30PM Ken’s will donate 10% of total proceeds back to BEST PTO. We will also be hosting a Meet & Greet with the PTO at 6:30PM where you can find out about upcoming volunteer opportunities and events!
Wednesday, May 17th | 6:30PM - 7:30PM Bedford Scout House | 282 Wood Street, Lexington, MA 02421 Bedford Girl Scouts invites families with children currently in kindergarten and 1st grade, plus those starting kindergarten this fall, to see for yourselves how your child will have more fun learning, doing, and growing as a Girl Scout. Confirm your attendance here or visit here if you're unable to attend but want to learn more.
Since 1988 the Bedford community has come together every spring to hold an All Night Graduation Celebration (ANG) for the graduating class! The 22 volunteers of the Bedford High School Parents Association ANG Planning Committee are proud to announce that another spectacular evening full of food, music, entertainment, prizes, reminiscing, and fun is being planned for June 1-2 at Bedford High School for the Class of 2023! This chaperoned, substance-free event is able to happen year after year thanks to your support! On May 18, 2023, friends can support the All Night Graduation Celebration by dining at the Bamboo Restaurant,
On Friday, May 19 at 7:30pm, in the Parish Hall at First Parish in Concord, we will have a panel discussion titled Democracy: Its Value and for Whom? with four excellent speakers: Danielle Allen, Harvard professor and founder of Partners in Democracy Tania Vitvitsky, direct experience with the importance of democracy to Ukraine Tanisha Sullivan, President of Boston’s NAACP Jim Tull, expert in international conflict management On Saturday, May 20, from 11:00am-2:00pm, First Parish in Concord will be hosting a non-partisan Democracy Festival. Our goal is to bring together people from all over to celebrate democracy, have fun, enjoy food
Spring 2023 Residential Recycling Events, May 6th and 20th, 2023 More details will be posted soon. Residents are asked to stagger their arrival by last name to avoid traffic impacts on Carlisle Rd and Winterberry Way. A-F 9-10; G-M 10-11; N-Z 11-noon; All residents noon-1PM
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On Friday, May 19 at 7:30pm, in the Parish Hall at First Parish in Concord, we will have a panel discussion titled Democracy: Its Value and for Whom? with four excellent speakers: Danielle Allen, Harvard professor and founder of Partners in Democracy Tania Vitvitsky, direct experience with the importance of democracy to Ukraine Tanisha Sullivan, President of Boston’s NAACP Jim Tull, expert in international conflict management On Saturday, May 20, from 11:00am-2:00pm, First Parish in Concord will be hosting a non-partisan Democracy Festival. Our goal is to bring together people from all over to celebrate democracy, have fun, enjoy food
Bedford’s First Church of Christ, 25 Great Road, will host a benefit West Virginia Music Festival from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 20. Live Appalachian folk music will be performed by duo Tim & Maggie. A pulled-pork buffet dinner, children’s activities, plus a bake sale will also be featured. Admission is $15 per person or $40 per family (including dinner). All proceeds support the purchase of a new pick-up truck for the Appalachian South Folklife Center in West Virginia. Call 781-275-7951 or visit: firstchurchbedforducc.org
The Concord Chorus, under the direction of Dr. Kevin Leong, presents Joseph Haydn’s “Maria Theresa Mass” on May 20, 8 p.m., at the spacious St. Camillus Church, 1185 Concord Turnpike, Arlington. This soaring and lyrical work for chorus, solo quartet, and orchestra, composed in 1799, is the fourth of Haydn’s six monumental Late Masses. From the work’s stately opening to its gentle close, Haydn infused his “Maria Theresa Mass” with exceptional warmth and great power. Dr. Leong: “To be sure, the Theresienmesse is also a work of great contrast and power, and it is unfortunate that it has been historically