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Thursday, May 16, 2013

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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. …

Thursday, May 9, 2013

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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 …

Thursday, May 2, 2013

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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, …

Thursday, April 25, 2013

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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…

Thursday, March 7, 2013

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Weekend Planner: Fairs, Concerts, Fundraisers and Washington's Spy Ring

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. Mardi Gras Party Where/When: The Boardroom Bistro, 54 Middlesex Tpke, Bedford; 6:30 p.m., Friday, March 8 Why Go: You can dine on Cajun-influenced cuisine and dance to the Tim Gartland Blues band in this fundraiser for Bedford's state Rep. Ken Gordon. Pricing: $35 Want to reserve a spot? Email breena@repkengordon.org. 2. Hastings Family Fun Fair Where/When: Maria Hastings School, 7 Crosby Road, Lexington; 11 a.m., Saturday, March 9 Why Go: Activities will include a life-size Candy Land game, Plinko, …

Thursday, February 28, 2013

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Weekend Planner: Old Broadway at Emerson Umbrella, WinterBlast and Cary Lecture Series

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. Artist Reception with Nan Hass Feldman Where/When: Artisans Way, 18 Walden St, Concord; 6 p.m., Friday, March 1 Why Go: Because there's wine and cheese and paintings from Feldman, who has taught or teaches at the Worcester Art Museum, the DeCordova Museum, and the Danforth Museum of Art (which she helped found) as well as at Framingham State University. Pricing: Free 2. WinterBlast at Grace Chapel Where/When: Grace Chapel, 59 Worthen Road, Lexington; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 2 Why Go: Because it'…

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Also this weekend in Lexington: Friday, March 1 Cronin Lecture: Rum and Revolution Lexington Historical Society, The Depot * 8 pm Saturday, March 2 Tea and Fashion of a Bygone Era Munroe Tavern, 1332 Mass. Ave. * 3 - 5 pm Boston Area Youth Harmony Festival Lexington High School, 251 Waltham St. * 7:30 pm The Wicked Pickers Music at Nourish, 1727 Mass. Ave. * 7:30 – 10 pm Sunday, March 3 Giannini’…   more ›

Thursday, January 31, 2013

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Weekend Planner: Fracking Farmland, a Pankcake Breakfast and Munroe Saturday Nights

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. Fracking the Farmland Where/When: First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Road, Concord; 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 1 Why Go: Sociologist and organic farmer Stephen Cleghorn, who runs a Pennsylvania farm and goat dairy targeted for drilling for natural gas, will speak about fracking, how it affects the surrounding area and communities and all living beings. The event is hosted by the Environmental Leadership Team at First Parish and cosponsored by ConcordCAN. Pricing: Free 2. Turning Mill and Estabrook School: A …

Thursday, January 24, 2013

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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, …

Thursday, January 17, 2013

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Hockey, Arts and an MLK Day Look at Diversity Local Public Schools

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. Lexington Arts and Crafts Society Student Show Where/When: Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, 130 Waltham St, Lexington Why Go: It's an exhibition of original work by adults and teens, beginners and advanced of students enrolled in LACS educaiton programs across a variety of mediums. Pricing: Free 2. Hockey Night in CC Where/When: The Edge Sports Center of Bedford, 191 Hartwell Rd, Bedford Why Go: It's the first annual Hockey Night in CC, the girls team playing rival Acton Boxboro at 5:20 p.m. and the boys…

Thursday, January 10, 2013

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A Play, a Festival, Yoga for Families, a 'Myserty Panel' and a Climate Change Forum

A look at some of the weekend's happenings around 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. Once on This Island Where/When: Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord; 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 11, Saturday, Jan. 12, Friday, Jan. 18 and Saturday, Jan. 19, along with 2:30 p.m. matinee performances Saturdays, Jan. 12 and 19 and Sundays, Jan. 13 and 20 Why Go: Because it's "Once on This Island," presented by the Concord Youth Theatre. The show runs for the next two weekends, starting this Friday, with matinees on Saturday, Jan. 12, Sunday, Jan. 13, and Saturday, Jan. 19 at 2:30, as well as evening …

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