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Things to See & Do in Concord this Spring
Help welcome Spring with the Spring Equinox Full Moon Meditation at the Old Manse, Friday, March 20th from 6 to 8PM. Enjoy readings from Emerson and Thoreau before taking time for quiet reflection under the full moon (and perhaps even hear the sounds of Spring). A fire will keep you warm – and provide hot coals for s’mores!
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Put on your dancing shoes and join the Folk Arts Center of New England in the 35th Balkan Music Night on March 21st from 7PM to 1AM. Enjoy the exciting rhythms and soulful melodies of Bulgaria, Macedonia, Greece, Albania, Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, Romania, Turkey, and more. Dance the night away, or just enjoy the music from the concert seating upstairs. More information at balkanmusicnight.facone.org 8
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If you loved our cover story in our Winter issue, then you won’t want to miss the chance to hear Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, as well as numerous other books for adults and children, speak at the Concord Players on April 5th at 4PM. This event is free, but you must rsvp at www.concordplayers.org
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Pay tribute to the brave souls who perished at the Battle at the North Bridge, relive the “Shot Heard ‘Round the
World,” and witness other exciting Patriots’ Day celebrations and reenactments. April 18th through 20th. See our feature article on page 10.
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Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 25th with a River Ceremony at the Old Manse followed by a parade through town, culminating in Musketaquid’s biggest Earth Day Festival ever (water themed!) at the newly renovated Umbrella Arts Center on Stow Street. TheUmbrellaArts.org/Earthday
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The Concord Women’s Chorus spring concert will be held on Saturday, May 9 at 4 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church. The entire repertoire will be works by European and American female composers. Catch this
