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5 Things: Sing-a-Longs for Toddlers and Adults

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on May 17 in Concord.

1. Concord Orchestra Pops: At 8 p.m. tonight at 51 Walden, the Concord Orchestra's spring pops concert features Six, By George!, a medley of Gershwin tunes composed for the orchestra by Bernard Hoffer; the Yiddish comic classic “Rumenye, Rumenye” by Aaron Lebedeff, and a sing-along with music from My Fair Lady. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town webiste, there are no public meetings posted for today. 3. Toddler Singalong with Ed Morgan: At 10 a.m. this morning at the Concord Free Public Library, there will be a sing-a-long with Ed Morgan, the popular children's entertainer. 4. Do You Get Daily, Weekly and Breaking News in Your Inbox? If the answer to that question was "No," then you're missing out and need to click here to …

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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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Five Things: A Memorial Lecture, Concord Orchestra in Concert

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on March 15 in Concord.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The David Thorp Memorial Lecture listed under No. 1 has been re-scheduled for Thursday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m. 1. David Thorp Memorial Lecture: At 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Holy Family/St. Bernard's Church in Concord Center, Holy Family Parish will present Reverend Frank DeSiano, CSP in a memorial lecture, who will lecture on the memory of David Thorp, who served Holy Family parish for slightly less than a year as its first Director of Faith Formation. From the event description "[Thorp's] death two years ago touched the hearts of thousands of people locally, not only in Holy Family parish, but also throughout the Archdiocese of Boston where David labored for more thirty years in many capacities. When he died, David was the …

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Weekend Planner: All Kinds of Concerts

Rounding up some of this weekends happenings 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. Jazz Guitar Jubliee Where/When: First Parish in Lexington Unitarian Universalist, 7 Harrington Road, Lexington; 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 25 Why Go:  Because Lexington Community Education is presenting "Jazz Guitar Jubliee: An Evening featuring Bucky Pizzarelli, Howard Alden and Jon Wheatley." Pricing: $10 2. Concord Orchestra Young Artist Concert Where/When: Concord Orchestra, 51 Walden St, Concord; 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 25 and Saturday, Jan. 26 Why Go: The Concord Orchestra, conducted by Richard Pittman, …

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Tree Lightings, Craft Fairs, Lemony Snickett and 'Rumors'

Here's a look at five things to do this weekend in and around Concord.

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 in Concord and beyond. 1. Festival Night in Lexington Where/When: Lexington Center; 4 to 10 p.m., Friday, Nov. 30 Why Go: Santa Claus and local authors are coming to town, while Mass Ave merchants will stay open late and the Lexington Symphony will perform a pair of Holiday Pops concerts at 4 and 8 p.m.. Pricing: Free 2. Rumors Where/When: Concord Carlisle Regional High School, 500 Walden St, Concord; 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 30 and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 Why Go: CCHS Drama students present Neil Simon’s hilarious…

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Fall Festivals and a Pulitizer-Winning Historian

A roundup of five things to see, do and know today in Concord, Bedford 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 in Concord and beyond. 1. Lexington Community Education Presents: The Behavior of Wings: A Staged Reading by Steve Bogart Where/When: Lexington Depot, 13 Depot Sq, Lexington; 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 19 Why Go: Steve Bogart, playwright, stage director, teacher, visual artist and former drama teacher at Lexington High School will present a staged reading of his new work, The Behavior of Wings, a coming-of-age story about an 18 year old woman who drops out of her freshman year of college and travels to Mexico's …

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Art and Opera in Conord, Opening Ceremonies for Lexington's 300th

Five things to do this weekend in the Concord area.

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 around Lexington and Concord. 1. Lexington 300th All-Town Picnic & Country Fair Where/When: Hastings Park, Mass Ave & Worthen Rd, Lexington; 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 22 Why Go:  Lexington’s Country Fair will highlight the past, present and future with activities that range from old-fashioned colonial field games to more modern contests. A raffle table is in the works with original creations by Lexingtonians. Quilted works, handcrafted pillows, and accessories will be available. Pricing: Free 2. 12th Biennial …

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Bring on the Holidays!

Lots of holiday stuff going on this weekend.

Hey, it’s the first day of December! A month filled with holiday happenings, friend gatherings, and eggnog. Of course, that also means holiday shopping, card sending, and food hangovers – dang, I think I’m already behind! I’m still coming off my Thanksgiving food coma, don’t have a picture for the holiday card, and haven’t gone up to the attic for the decorations. I think I may need a kickstart to get me into the spirit; luckily, there are a lot of great activities starting this weekend that will do just that. We kick off the season locally on Sunday, with the tree lighting in Concord Center at 5:15 p.m. I do love this event: walking up and down Main Street, visiting shops, eating cookies and sipping hot chocolate, imagining what I’ll do …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: July 26

Eat in, dine out, it's up to you.

"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Today's forecast, according to the National Weather Service, calls for a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon, with storms likely this evening as well. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 84 degrees. 2. Dine out and support the Concord Orchestra. Not Your Average Joe's restaurant on Main Street in Acton will be donating 20-percent of certain proceeds today to the Concord Orchestra. To download a certificate to make your purchase applicable to the orchestra fundraiser, click here. 3. The Concord Trails Committee is meeting this morning at 141 Keyes Road, at 8 a.m. The Retirement Board is also meeting this…

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