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Weekend Agenda: 'Clean Room' Clowning, Sarasa Chamber Music and More
A handful of events to consider before filling in your weekend planner.
The weekend has arrived, but you’ve got no idea what you’re going to do? Patch is coming to the rescue with your best bets for the done-work-outta-here time.
Check out our picks for activities you won’t want to miss this weekend:
1. Climate Solutions: Pathways to Action
Where/When: First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Rd., Concord ; 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15
Why Go: Because "A panel of committed activists will discuss diverse pathways to action that they have followed, and talk with you about ways you could get involved." Get the details here.
Pricing: Free
2. Concord Children's Center Open House
Where/When: All three CCC sites (West Concord, Emerson and Ripley); 9 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 16
Why Go: Popular local early childhood education and care provider Concord Children's Center is hosting its annual fall open house, providing info on programs for children ages 10 weeks-2nd grade at each of the school's three sites -- at West Concord, Ripley and Emerson -- as all three will be open to visitors.
Pricing: Free
3. Teen Actors' Workshop on Clowning at Emerson Umbrella
Where/When: Down Stage at Emerson Umbrella, Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts, 40 Stow Street, Concord; 12 p.m, Saturday, Nov. 16
Why Go: Leslie Pasternack -- the playwright, actor, theater artist and educator who regular tours with her solo show 'The Clean Room' -- will host a 3-hour teen workshop on clowning techniques at Emerson Umbrella, which is also hosting her show this weekend.
Pricing: The cost of the workshop is $45. For tickets and more information, please visit www.emersonumbrella.org or call 978.371.0820.
4. The Savoyard Light Opera Company Presents Gilbert & Sullivan's The Mikado
Where/When: Corey Auditorium at Carlisle Middle School, Church St, Carlisle; 2 p.m, Sunday, Nov. 17
Why Go: For "the glorious music and witty comedy of Gilbert & Sullivan's The Mikado, featuring full orchestra, original scenery, lush costumes and professional lighting." Get the details here.
Pricing: $24 (adults), $22 (seniors/students) and $16 (children 12 and under)
5. Sarasa Ensemble and Mezzo Krista River
Where/When: First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Road, Concord; 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 17
Why Go: Because the Sarasa Chamber Music Ensemble begins its Concord series with a concert featuring Boston based mezzo-soprano Krista River. Get the details here.
Pricing: $24 general admission / $20 senior / $12 student / Free children
1. Climate Solutions: Pathways to Action
Where/When: First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Rd., Concord ; 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15
Why Go: Because "A panel of committed activists will discuss diverse pathways to action that they have followed, and talk with you about ways you could get involved." Get the details here.
Pricing: Free
2. Concord Children's Center Open House
Where/When: All three CCC sites (West Concord, Emerson and Ripley); 9 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 16
Why Go: Popular local early childhood education and care provider Concord Children's Center is hosting its annual fall open house, providing info on programs for children ages 10 weeks-2nd grade at each of the school's three sites -- at West Concord, Ripley and Emerson -- as all three will be open to visitors.
Pricing: Free
3. Teen Actors' Workshop on Clowning at Emerson Umbrella
Where/When: Down Stage at Emerson Umbrella, Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts, 40 Stow Street, Concord; 12 p.m, Saturday, Nov. 16
Why Go: Leslie Pasternack -- the playwright, actor, theater artist and educator who regular tours with her solo show 'The Clean Room' -- will host a 3-hour teen workshop on clowning techniques at Emerson Umbrella, which is also hosting her show this weekend.
Pricing: The cost of the workshop is $45. For tickets and more information, please visit www.emersonumbrella.org or call 978.371.0820.
4. The Savoyard Light Opera Company Presents Gilbert & Sullivan's The Mikado
Where/When: Corey Auditorium at Carlisle Middle School, Church St, Carlisle; 2 p.m, Sunday, Nov. 17
Why Go: For "the glorious music and witty comedy of Gilbert & Sullivan's The Mikado, featuring full orchestra, original scenery, lush costumes and professional lighting." Get the details here.
Pricing: $24 (adults), $22 (seniors/students) and $16 (children 12 and under)
5. Sarasa Ensemble and Mezzo Krista River
Where/When: First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Road, Concord; 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 17
Why Go: Because the Sarasa Chamber Music Ensemble begins its Concord series with a concert featuring Boston based mezzo-soprano Krista River. Get the details here.
Pricing: $24 general admission / $20 senior / $12 student / Free children
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