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Weekend Planner: Concerts, Tap Dancing and Spaceman Playing Softball

Rounding up some of this weekend's goings on in Bedford, Concord and Lexington.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities you'll want to take part in this weekend. 1. Jump Rhythm Jazz Project Where/When: National Heritage Museum, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington; 8 p.m., Friday, May 17 Why Go: Lexington's Dance Inn Productions adds a new twist to its annual National Tap Dance Day celebration with the Boston premiere of the Jump Rhythm Jazz Project. This Chicago-based, Emmy award-winning dance company, known for its exuberant, energy-explosive rhythm-making and passionate dance theatre, will present an evening concert. Pricing: $30 adults, $25 for students and seniors 2. …

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5 Things: Art Exhibits Around Town This Month

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on May 13 in Concord.

1. A Few Art Exhibits: If you haven't already, consider checking out some of the daily art exhibits listed on the Celebrate Concord in May calendar, like Deborah Smith at Nasboba Brook Bakery and oil paintings by Kathleen McDonough at Artisan's Way. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Youth Advisory Board at 7:30 a.m., the Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Ed Advisory Committee at 4:45 p.m., the Personnel Board at 5 p.m. and the Community Preservation Committee at 7:30 p.m. 3. Al-Anon/Alateen: At 1 p.m. this afternoon at West Concord Union Church. 4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more information and engagement, like Concord Patch on Facebook. Over there, we'll be asking…

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Weekend Planner: Kites Fly in Lexington, Emerson Umbrella Gets Artrageous

Rounding up some of this weekend's goings on in Bedford, Concord and Lexington.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities you'll want to take part in this weekend. 1. HERB and DOROTHY A Documentary Film Where/When: Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, 130 Waltham St, Lexington; 7 p.m., Friday, May 10 Why Go: It's a chance to meet Herbert and Dorothy Vogel, "the most important contemporary art collectors you have never hard of." According to the event description, he is a postal clerk, she is a librarian and their shared passion and discipline defied stereotypes and redefined what it means to be a patron of the arts. Over four decades, the Vogels amassed their collection …

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5:25 am on Tuesday, May 14, 2013

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New Exhibit Opens Today at Bradford Mill

Featuring oil paintings, mixed media pieces, collages and Raku masks by local artist Brigitte Livet Desautels.

  Local artist Brigitte Desautels fancies herself a storyteller, though words really aren’t her thing. “All of my work tells a story,” says Desautels, “But I haven’t written anything.” Writing, it seems, is among the few forms as yet unexplored by Desautels, an artist who hails from France, lives in Harvard and works out of a studio at the Bradford Mills in West Concord. An exhibit opening there this evening offers a window in to the range of her work. From Raku masks to collage to large-canvas watercolors, Desautels will display about 40 or 50 pieces from various points in her life. A catered reception will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, May 3, at 43 Bradford St. Art, Desautels says, is not the life she chose but rather the life …

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Weekend Planner: Fife and Drum Muster, Arc MARCH, CYT Fundraiser and More

Rounding up some of this weekend's goings on in Bedford, Concord and Lexington.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities you'll want to take part in this weekend. 1. Citizens World Fair Where/When: Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington; 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 3 Why Go: Because it's an evening of cultural celebration and discovery in which all ages can enjoy cultural activities, songs, dance and live performances from local cultural groups and organizations. The Tanglewood Marionettes will perform "An Arabian Adventure." Pricing: $3, with proceeds benefitting the Lexington Food Pantry 2. 9th Annual Mintue Man MARCH Where/When: 150 Baker Avenue Ext, …

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‘Celebrate Concord in May’ Starting Today

Forty-five events in 31 days.

  Today begins a month jam packed with events spotlighting the many aspects of Concord, past and present. Organized by the Concord Center Cultural District, the “Celebrate Concord in May” promotion features 45 opportunities for locals and visitors alike to check out concerts, take in local theater performances, attend art exhibits and more.   “It gives guests to Concord the opportunity to look at the month of May and make plans to participate in all that Concord has to offer,” said Stephanie Stillman, executive director of Concord’s Chamber of Commerce, which manages the Concord Center Cultural District. To promote “Celebrate Concord in May” events, the Concord Center Cultural District organizers pulled them all together in one brochure – …

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'Artrageous:' Emerson Umbrella's 30th Anniversary Gala

The event, to be held May 11 and hosted by WBZ’s Kate Merrill, will bring together long-time and new arts supporters and will feature delicious food, drink, entertainment and a silent auction.

Puppet Parade Celebrates Earth Day in Concord

Musketaquid's annual Earth Day Parade had people dancing in the streets on Saturday, April 27.

Click through the photos and video above for some scenes from Musketaquid's annual Earth Day parade, held Saturday, April 27 in Concord.

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5 Things: A Concert to Benefit Emerson Umbrella

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on April 26 in Concord.

1. Arbor Day Tree Planting: At 10 a.m. this morning, a heritage apple tree will be planted at Heywood Meadow, a gift provided by the Garden Club of Concord's annual donation to honor Arbor Day. 2. Rory Block in Concert: At 8 p.m. tonight at the Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts, the Umbrella and Reasons to be Cheerful will present Rory Block with opening act David Maxwell. Costs $25 to $35, with proceeds benefiting Emerson Umbrella. 3. Left Behind: Evidence of Devotion & Destruction on the Gettysburg Battlefield: In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, the Gleason Library over in Carlisle will be displaying relics resident W. Irving Heald purchased in the 1890s from The Danner Museum of Gettysburg and gifted…

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Weekend Planner: Comedy, Concerts, Plays and Benefit Dinners

Rounding up some of the weekened's activities in Bedford, Concord and Lexington.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities you'll want to take part in this weekend. 1. LHS Amnesty Benefit Dinner Where/When: Church of St. Brigid, 2001 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington; 6 p.m., Friday, April 26 Why Go: The LHS chapter Amnesty International will host its annual benefit dinner, supporting V-Day, a global activist organization that aims to stop violence against women and girls. Learn more about their mission here: http://www.vday.org/home. Pricing: $10 at the door, $10 for adults and $7 for students 2. Green Spaces from Boston to Bedford Where/When: 10 Mudge Way, Bedford; 7:30 p.m…

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