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Concord Conservatory

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Patch Facts

Five Things: It's Crucolo Day!

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Dec. 6 in Concord.

1. It's Crucolo Day! A 400-pound wheel of Crucolo cheese will ride triumphantly into town at 3:30 p.m. this afternoon to arrive at the Concord Cheese Shop, where Peter Lovis and Co will celebrate their award-winning, proclamation-earning "Crucolo Day" campaign.  2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Concord Housing Authority at 8 a.m., the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Committee at 8 a.m., the Historic Districts Commission at 7 p.m., the Middle School Advisory Council at 7 p.m., the Board of Assessors at 7 p.m. and the Hanscom Area Towns Committee (HATS) at 7:30 p.m. 3. Thursday Author Series: At 7:30 p.m. tonight, Belmont resident and retired Lexington High School …

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

About Town

Update: Musical Notes/Senior Portraits

Concord Conservatory hosts an open house.

I’ve been spending a chunk of my time lately cleaning out my grandmother’s apartment — she’s 98, and moving herself into a health care facility. I am so lucky to still have her, and thought I knew everything about her, until I started this project. You really get a fuller picture of a person when you see what treasures they tuck into the corners of their bureau drawers and linen closets. As much as I hate the process — I really don’t like sorting, organizing and packing — I’m really grateful for the chance to get to know this fascinating woman even better. My friend Jim Coutre had a similar opportunity, when he recently did a photography project for Concord Park. See, Concord Park, the independent and assisted living facility behind the …

Friday, August 5, 2011

Question of the Day: Where Are Your Favorite Local Places to Hear Live Music?

Share your thoughts with us.

This morning Maureen Belt told us all about the Concord Conservatory, which helps people of all ages hone their musical skills in a variety of disciplines. Whether it's orchestral music or rock and roll that you're looking for, where do you like to go for live music?

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