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As radical and enlightened eighteenth-century politics and ideologies swept across the American Colonies, songs and ballads such as βYankee Doodleββ originally sung by British military officers as a way to mock the sad state of the colonists and their armyβgained familiarity in the revolutionary era musical consciousness. Conversely, in the private homes of colonial Loyalists […]
MartiΜn EspadaΒ has published more than twenty books as a poet, editor, essayist, and translator. His new bookΒ of poems,Β Jailbreak of Sparrows, is forthcoming from Knopf in 2025. His previous book,Β Floaters, won the National Book Award for Poetry and a Massachusetts Book Award. His poetry collections from W.W. Norton include Vivas to Those Who Have FailedΒ (2016),Β The Trouble […]
The art of making porcelain was known only to Chinese master potters in the 18th century, and prized by people in America! Drop by Buckman Tavern any time between 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM to design your own paper version to take home. Included with museum admission.
Celebrating the life-giving power of light, the Lux Quartet is an exploratory new quartet co-led by two of the most celebrated and visionary artists in modern improvised music: pianist Myra MelfordΒ and drummerΒ Allison Miller.Β Drawing on a shared passion for the preservation of nature and a boundary-stretching approach to music, the two innovative composers and bandleaders are […]
An eco-friendly "green race" proudly organized by the Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL) and Hey Runners Club. π Race Location & Time: Lexington High School (Start/Finish) 10:30 AM | Sunday, May 25, 2025 π Race Website & Registration: Register Here π Event Highlights: In partnership withΒ Schneider Electric, weβre minimizing environmental impact to make this […]
Monday, May 26 10 a.m.-Memorial Walk, Munroe Cemetery toΒ Emery Park at Depot Square Walk with the Lexington Minute Men, Lexington High School Band, Scouts, Veterans, and honored guests to lay wreaths at several important Lexington War Memorials. Please meet in the Munroe Cemetery driveway at 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m.-Ceremony, Musical Salute to Our Armed Forces, […]
Learn how to make your money work for a better and more sustainable future. You may wonder, "Is this the right time to consider greening my investment portfolio?" Leslie Samuelrich, President of Green Century Funds, will address this question and share key strategies for building a portfolio that aligns with your ethical and environmental principles. […]
The William Diamond Jr. Fife & Drum Corps is recruiting new members, ages 8-18. Come to our Open House to find out how your child can become involved in this unique opportunity!
Please join us at the Lexington Republican Town Committee's Monthly Meeting on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 7:00 pm at the Lexington Community Center, Room 242, 39 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA 02421.Β We represent the Republican Party at the local level, promote the objectives of the Republican Party, and work for the nomination and election […]
The Dream and the Doorway: Civil Rights and the 1965 Immigration Act 60 Years Later: Immigration, Inclusion, and the Fight for Americaβs Future π Saturday, May 31, 2025 π 2:00β4:00 PM (Doors open at 1:30 PM) π Lexington High School Science Building π Panel β’ Games β’ Discussion β’ Indian Snacks π Hosted by Indian […]
Mystic Chorale celebrates 35 years of music making in a rousing concert on May 31 at 7:30 p.m. in Cary Hall. The exciting program revisits many of the gems sung over the decades, including Before My Ashes Flow to the Sea; Senzeni Na/We Shall Overcome; Swing Low; The Storm is Passing Over; Swimming to the […]