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SUMMARY:East Lexington Mural and Activation Paint Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lexington Economic Development Office and artists Melissa Pandina and Gabriela Sepulveda on Saturday\, May 3\, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.at Lexington Visitors Center Lawn for a community paint party to celebrate and make your mark on our mural project! Open and free to all! This paint party is part of the East Lexington Mural and Area Activation Project which seeks to revitalize exterior retail facades that face the Minuteman Bikeway in East Lexington. For more information\, please see: https://lexingtonma.gov/2202/Murals-Activation.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/east-lexington-mural-and-activation-paint-party/
LOCATION:1875 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA 02420\, 1875 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fife & Drum Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:A free outdoor afternoon of music\, history\, and entertainment by two dozen fife and drum corps representing different eras including the Revolution\, hosted by the William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps of Lexington. Begins with a 250th anniversary ceremony on the Lexington Battle Green (1624 Massachusetts Ave.) honoring the 8 Lexington patriots who fell on the Green at the Battle of Lexington in 1775. Free parking is available\, and the park is within walking distance from Lexington’s historic Battle Green\, the Visitors Center\, and historic houses.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/fife-drum-music-festival/
LOCATION:Hastings Park\, Corner of Massachusetts Ave. and Worthen Rd.\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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SUMMARY:Harmony on the Green welcomes bluegrass and acoustic duo The Cadleys\, with Mel opening
DESCRIPTION:The Cadleys have been entertaining audiences throughout Upstate New York and New England with their powerful mix of traditional bluegrass and “new acoustic” a la Alison Krauss. Their music has been captured on six CDs—two with John and The Lost Boys\, two John and Cathy duet albums\, and two solo projects featuring John’s songwriting. Their live performances bring it all to life with hair-raising harmony singing\, virtuoso musicianship\, and entertaining audience rapport that leaves them with the feeling that they’ve enjoyed a truly special night of music. \nMel is a singer-songwriter steeped in soul and rock ’n roll. With vocals reminiscent of Miranda Lambert\, Bonnie Raitt\, Jewel\, and Stevie Nicks\, she’s been praised for her healing voice & poetic lyrical work.  Mel’s internationally acclaimed collaborations with electronic producers have been likened to the stylings of Alina Baraz\, Mazzy Star\, and Maggie Rogers. She has since shared stages with Matt Hartke (Recording Artist & Billboard Top 40 Platinum-Selling Songwriter)\, Troy Ramey (The Voice Top 12 contestant & Breaking Singer/Songwriter\, Apple Music)\, and more. All the while\, she has racked up more than 250K streams on streaming services. With her debut solo EP coming soon\, there’s a lot to be on the lookout for with this songstress!
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/harmony-on-the-green-welcomes-bluegrass-and-acoustic-duo-the-cadleys-with-mel-opening/
LOCATION:Harmony on the Green\, 1912 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hancock United Church of Christ":MAILTO:akelly99@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:May 3: Halalisa! Celebrating Roots and Wings
DESCRIPTION:Boston-based world music vocal ensemble The Halalisa Singers led by artistic director Mary Cunningham presents “Halalisa! Celebrating Roots and Wings” on Saturday\, May 3\, 7:30 pm at First Parish of Lexington\, 7 Harrington Road\, Lexington\, MA. The celebratory concert honors Cunningham’s 20 years as artistic director and includes favorites from the ensemble’s repertoire plus a stirring selection of works new to the chorus. South African vocalist Nthabiseng Thakadu is featured in pieces reflecting a founding inspiration for Halalisa\, the South African apartheid movement. Joining the group are pianist Trevor Berens\, percussionist Bertram Lehmann\, and bass guitarist Benjamin Green. Tickets $25\, livestream $15 at https://halalisasingers.brownpapertickets.com. For more info\, email info@halalisa.org. \nThakadu will raise the roof in South African songs including the African prayer for peace “Ukuthula\,” traditional Sesotho hymns “Tshela Moya” and “Ke nna yo Morena\,” and the delightful South African folk song “Uma Ngihamba Naw\, Thuli\,” as well as Gloria Estefan’s “Reach\,” the official theme song of the 1996 Summer Olympics. \nAs part of the celebration of her 20 years with Halalisa\, Cunningham takes center stage as soloist in her own arrangement of Eva Cassidy’s gorgeous rendition of the hymn “How Can I Keep from Singing?” \nAndrew-John Bethke’s “Graduation Song” opens by proclaiming “Halalisa!\,” the Zulu world for “celebration.” The Halalisa “Top Ten” features staples from the chorus’s history including “Freedom Is Coming\,” “Peace Salaam Shalom\,” “Hava Nashira\,” “Now Let Us Sing\,” “Never Turning Back\,” “Guide My Feet\,” “For the Beauty of the Earth\,” “Peace Be With You Always\,” and Mystic Chorale founder Nick Page’s “Gwaza Universe.” \nPage is also represented by the shape note-inspired “Lights Upon Our Souls.” Former Halalisa audiences may recognize Sweet Honey in the Rock’s Ysaye M. Barnwell’s dynamic call to action “Hope\,” Kirby Shaw’s uplifting arrangement of “Bridge Over Troubled Water\,” the title tune “Roots and Wings” by Linda Hirschorn\, and Brian Tate’s joyful a cappella “We Sing\,” commissioned by Halalisa in 2014. \nNewer repertoire includes Linda Spevacek’s “Always Something Sings” set to text by Ralph Waldo Emerson\, and Kim Andre Arnesen’s lush “Flight Song.” The high voices of Halalisa are featured in Hirschorn’s wondrously winding round “I Have a Million Nightingales\,” while the low voices regale the audience with the classic favorite “Stand By Me.”
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/may-3-halalisa-celebrating-roots-and-wings/
LOCATION:First Parish in Lexington\, 7 Harrington Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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SUMMARY:Justice Stephen Breyer at Cary Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Reading the Constitution: Why I chose Pragmatism\, not Textualism\, free public lecture featuring the Honorable Stephen Breyer\, former US Supreme Court Justice. Open to everyone\, free to attend at Cary Memorial Hall in Lexington.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/justice-stephen-breyer-at-cary-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
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