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  • Concord Orchestra presents “The Heavenly Life”

    51 Walden 51 Walden Street, Concord, MA, United States

    The orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, performs Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 with Ann Moss as soprano soloist. Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 is a comparatively short work, lasting less than an hour. The final movement of the symphony is a song “The Heavenly Life” with orchestra accompaniment, sung by a soprano. The words, which come from German folk poetry, are about a child’s naïve view of heaven. The preceding three movements lead up to this song. There are many pleasant tunes and the cozy sound of sleigh bells, but there are disquieting passages as well. For example, the second

    Free – $25

  • Theatre III: Nice Work If You Can Get It

    Theatre III: Nice Work If You Can Get It
    Theatre III 250 Central St., Acton

    A fun and joyous comedy musical, Nice Work If You Can Get It thrusts us into a light-hearted version of the Prohibition era, complete with bootleggers, socialites, chorus girls, and a vice squad, all set to the amazing songs of George and Ira Gershwin. Highlights from the score include “Fascinating Rhythm,” “Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off,” “Someone To Watch Over Me,” “Sweet and Low Down,” “Delishious,” and the title song.

    $10 – $30

  • Concord Orchestra presents “The Heavenly Life”

    51 Walden 51 Walden Street, Concord, MA, United States

    The orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, performs Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 with Ann Moss as soprano soloist. Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 is a comparatively short work, lasting less than an hour. The final movement of the symphony is a song “The Heavenly Life” with orchestra accompaniment, sung by a soprano. The words, which come from German folk poetry, are about a child’s naïve view of heaven. The preceding three movements lead up to this song. There are many pleasant tunes and the cozy sound of sleigh bells, but there are disquieting passages as well. For example, the second

    Free – $25

  • Acton COA Presents The Poetry & Stories of Langston Hughes Seminar with Stephen Collins

    Acton COA Presents The Poetry & Stories of Langston Hughes Seminar with Stephen Collins
    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Open to out-of-towners age 60+ starting April 6th for $20/series Langston Hughes (1901-1967) was a Harlem poet, playwright, novelist and short story writer. He was a leading member of The Harlem Renaissance and was greatly influenced by the poetry of Walt Whitman. His poems continually ask the question: What does it mean to be an American? We will study many of his iconic poems and read three of his short stories. Students should purchase Vintage Hughes, published by Vintage Books in paperback that retails for $14. Preregistration is required. Please call 978-929-6652 to register.

  • Opioid Settlement: What’s it all about

    Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    The Opioid Settlement is a stream of funding for Massachusetts cities and towns to address substance misuse and substance use disorder. The fund is a result of a class action lawsuit against makers and distributors of opioids from the early 2000's to the date of the settlement by the Attorney General's Office. Each community's funding is based on a few factors, but the really important thing to know is how we can spend the money. To understand this, we will review the scope of substance use disorders and supports to help people lead healthier lives. Presented by Acton's Director of

    Free

  • Library: AML Book Discussion Group

    Library: AML Book Discussion Group
    Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    Acton Memorial Library Book Discussion Group. Check this link to see this month's and upcoming month's books: https://www.actonmemoriallibrary.org/kids-teens-and-adults/just-for-adults/book-groups/ Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

    Free

  • CANCELED-Acton COA Invites You to Comedy Scene Study with Poornima Kirby

    Acton COA Invites You to Comedy Scene Study with Poornima Kirby
    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Open to out-of-towners 60+ starting April 6th for $20/series Come tickle your funny bone through an exploration of the art, science and silliness of comedy! Whether you are the class clown or worry you haven’t a funny bone in your body, this class is a perfect place to express (or discover) your inner comedian. In early weeks, we’ll learn the principles of comedy scenes through improvisational games. After the first week, students will each be assigned a comedic monologue and scene from a classic comedic writer from Shakespeare to Moliere to Noel Coward to Neil Simon and more. Over the

  • Library: Teaching Tech @ West – Interview Basics

    West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

    Sign up on the program page on our website here! This month’s topic: Interview Basics No experience necessary—just bring your questions and curiosity!

  • Library: Teaching Tech @ AML – Interview Basics

    Acton Memorial Library Conference Room (2nd floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    Sign up on the program page on our website here! This month’s topic: Interview Basics No experience necessary—just bring your questions and curiosity!

  • Library: Movie Night – Craft Cinema Event!

    Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    Sign up on the program page on our website here! Bring a craft and join us for a viewing of Pride & Prejudice (2005)!

  • Library: Virtual – Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads

    Library: Virtual – Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads
    Zoom

    Sign up here for the Zoom link! Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next? Join bookstagrammer, Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads), quarterly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books, as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines! We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelyn's many enthusiastic reviews. This program is in partnership with the Ashland Public Library.

    Free