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Parades, pageants, and pandemonium have defined the many commemorations of the 1775 Battle of Lexington and the first shots of the War for Independence. Over the centuries, thousands of people have descended upon the Battle Green to welcome Revolutionary War heroes like the Marquis de Lafayette on his tour of America in 1824. The anniversaries […]
May 18th, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. | 1 hour (approx.) Step inside historic homes and see and learn about many more as we tour West Acton! Once known simply as the “west part of town,” in 1845, the railroad arrived in this section of Acton, transforming the sleepy hamlet into a vibrant village of new […]
The premier ceramics exhibit in the state of Mass! The State of Clay is a juried show open to original, innovative ceramic work by current and former residents of Massachusetts or those with close ties to Massachusetts. The aim of the show is to broaden public awareness of contemporary ceramic art and to provide a […]
Living in Lexington: Stories of Belonging (or not) Two free interactive theater shows Sunday, May 18 at 3:00-4:30 pm (Hancock Church, 1912 Mass Ave) Sunday, June 1 at 3:00-4:30 pm (at First Parish in Lexington, 7 Harrington Road) Can you be yourself here? In what ways do you feel welcomed to participate in the community...or […]
Lexington Pops Chorus presents “Songs of Liberty: Echoes of 1775”, celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord. This concert features: “Testament of Freedom” by Randall Thompson “An American Trilogy” arr.by Mark Hayes “Missa Brevis St.Joannis de Deo” by Joseph Haydn “Dear Theodosia” from Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda “Sleep” by Eric Whitacre […]
Jams for Justice An Uplifting Afternoon of Music, Art, and Community Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 3:30 PM First Parish in Lexington | 7 Harrington Rd., Lexington, MA Free-will offering to benefit the Roxbury UU Urban Ministry Join First Parish in Lexington for Jams for Justice—a powerful celebration of music, dance, artistry, social justice, and […]
Join local chef and food writer Claudia Catalano for an Italian-inspired, springtime cooking demonstration. Participants will learn the techniques and recipes used to create simple dishes that combine seasonal produce with classic Italian flavors. Using the best of New England’s early spring harvest, Claudia will guide you through proper produce selection, efficient knife skills, and […]
Once again, CLC is delighted to have Russ Cohen return for another walk to teach us about wild edible plants! Lexington is home to over 70 species of edible wild plants, both native and non-native, including plants considered to be weedy or invasive. Some are more nutritious and/or flavorful than their cultivated counterparts. Join Russ […]
LexMedia will hold its Annual Meeting on May 20th at 6:30 pm at Brookhaven in Lexington. The evening will feature special guest speaker Brittany McCarthy of Boston 25. The evening will also include the installation of new board members, a report from the co-chairs, and an annual treasurer’s report. Brittany will discuss the various components […]
Calling all Veterans and their families: Please join us for coffee, treats, and camaraderie on May 22nd at the Lexington Community Center from 10-11:30 am. Take some time to get to know your fellow Veterans in the area. This is a great opportunity to swap stories and develop relationships. Veterans Services Director Karen Tyler for […]
As radical and enlightened eighteenth-century politics and ideologies swept across the American Colonies, songs and ballads such as “Yankee Doodle”— originally sung by British military officers as a way to mock the sad state of the colonists and their army—gained familiarity in the revolutionary era musical consciousness. Conversely, in the private homes of colonial Loyalists […]
Martín Espada has published more than twenty books as a poet, editor, essayist, and translator. His new book of poems, Jailbreak of Sparrows, is forthcoming from Knopf in 2025. His previous book, 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 Failed (2016), The Trouble […]