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Warmth, beauty, humor, and pathos from Haydn and Boccherini, including rarely-heard music by 18th-century Moravian composer Pavel Vranicky, adding to a gorgeous palette of colors in this program for string quartet and cello quintet. With Elizabeth Blumenstock, Jesse Irons, violins; Jason Fisher, viola; Timothy Merton, Jennifer Morsches, cellos.
The 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War is right around the corner. How will we celebrate it? Whose stories will get told, and how patriotic will we feel in troubled times? These questions have plagued every commemoration since 1875. From massive parades to frozen dinners and political protesters, April 19th commemorations have been elaborate, joyous, […]
The Boston International Symphony Orchestra (BISO) will hold its inaugural performance during the annual WeStar New Year Grand Musical Night, on Saturday, January 18th at 6:30 PM at Cary Hall,1605 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA 02420. The evening will feature an exceptional lineup of internationally acclaimed musicians: conductor Jorge Soto, known for his leadership with the Boston Symphony Chamber Players and the United […]
Join us at the 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration Gala in Lexington. The event is hosted by Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL) in partnership with Lexington Symphony and Lex250. We have prepared an unforgettable evening of music, dances, and other cultural performances. After more than four decades of establishing the Gala as a town-wide tradition, […]
The Bedford Cultural District’s New Song Music Series kicks off 2025 with an evening of exuberant, high-energy tunes courtesy of bluegrass favorites Southern Rail—a “genuine jewel” of a group about whom Radio Star, Ireland, has written: “The vocal harmonies are exquisite, and the musicianship is impeccable.” Southern Rail has delighted audiences for decades with a […]
Join us on January 19th, 2025, at 2pm at Follen Church for our annual celebration in honor of! This program, hosted by the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington, will feature spirituals and freedom songs performed by Brother Dennis Slaughter and Friends. Young Lexingtonians will read a poem by Nikki Giovanni and recite remarks by Dr. King […]
In celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord, The Lexington Pops Chorus presents “In Her Words: Songs of Courage, Unity, and Freedom”.* This concert, featuring eminent women composers, speaks of the struggle for equality and freedom, which is especially meaningful on Martin Luther King weekend. It is highlighted by the […]
Join the Lexington Lyceum Advocates and the Lexington Youth STEAM Initiative for an animated *outdoor* video show projected on the Stone Building (735 Mass Ave, Lexington) at 4:30 PM on Sunday, January 19. Learn about national civil rights heroes and Lexington's own abolitionists at a building where Lexington residents fought for justice - while enjoying […]
Join Us for a Special Martin Luther King Day Celebration Monday, January 20, 2025 at Grace Chapel, 10:00-12:30 PM Celebrate the courageous women of the Civil Rights Movement and their pivotal role in advancing our civil liberties. On the 30th anniversary of Martin Luther King Day as a National Day of Service and the 60th […]
Join the MLK Celebrations Committee and the Never-Fading Poppy Project for the annual MLK Card Making Event at the Grace Chapel Courtyard on January 20th, 2025 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. We’ll create appreciation cards for veterans at the Bedford VA, active military personnel overseas, healthcare workers at Lawrence Community Health Centers, and essential workers.
An annual highlight of the LHS Performing Arts calendar, Winterfest is a two-night celebration of student-created plays hosted in LHS's Black Box Theater. It's a unique opportunity for students to play all the roles--writing, acting, directing, and more--in creating original pieces of theater. The performance is headlined by a derived piece, created from scratch by […]