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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Smash
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a smashingly fun time of composting our pumpkins! Bring your pumpkins (free of candles\, paint and glitter) and small smashing tools and smash away! \nNovember 7 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Lincoln Park\, 100 Lincoln St.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/pumpkin-smash-2/
LOCATION:Lincoln Park\, 100 Lincoln St\, Lexington\, MA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Lexington Sustainability and Resilience Department":MAILTO:info@LexCAN.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T203000
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SUMMARY:LHS Jazz Nite featuring the music of Charles Mingus
DESCRIPTION:The LHS Performing Arts department is pleased to present our first Jazz Nite of the year on Friday\, November 7. This casual event features LHS’ three jazz small groups and will feature the music of Charles Mingus.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lhs-jazz-nite-featuring-the-music-of-charles-mingus/
LOCATION:Lexington High School Commons 2
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SUMMARY:8th Annual TriNethra - The Third Eye Festival of Dance
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 2015 by renowned dancer and choreographer Jayshree Bala Rajamani\, TriNethra – The Third Eye Festival of Dance seeks to promote and preserve the rich classical dance traditions of India. Its very name reflects its vision — to open the audience’s “third eye” to the beauty\, depth and spiritual resonance of Indian dance. \nTriNethra creates an elegant\, meaningful and soulfully-uplifting space where dancers and audiences connect in a truly transformative experience. Artists are specially invited and compensated for their art\, honoring their dedication and ensuring that their work is valued. Over eight editions\, more than fifty celebrated artists from across the USA and abroad have graced its stage. \nThe festival has presented some of the most respected names in classical Indian dance — including Rama Vaidyanathan\, Roja Kannan\, Vaibhav Arekar\, and Dr. Kaberi Sen — as well as unique forms like Yakshagana\, featured in a special 2018 presentation. Audiences have experienced a diverse spectrum of dance traditions including Bharatanatyam\, Kathak\, Odissi\, Manipuri\, Mohiniyattam\, Kuchipudi\, Shilpa Natanam\, and innovative collaborative works by both local and international performers. \nA vital part of TriNethra’s mission is to offer young dancers in the U.S. — who have trained in these classical forms — an opportunity to perform beyond their Arangetram\, Rangapravesh\, or Manchpravesh\, giving them a platform to grow as artists and connect with wider audiences. \nHonored as a recipient of the Mass Cultural Council Festival Award for multiple years\, TriNethra is New England’s oldest and most celebrated classical Indian dance festival. With each edition\, it deepens the shared experience between dancer and audience — a moment of collective joy\, inspiration and awakening.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/8th-annual-trinethra-the-third-eye-festival-of-dance/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum\, 33 Marrett Rd.\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bharathakalai School of Dance":MAILTO:jayshree.rajamani@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T210000
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SUMMARY:LHS Improv Troupe
DESCRIPTION:Hot on the heels of a successful first show\, the LHS Improv Troupe invites you to join us on Saturday\, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. in the Black Box at LHS for our second show of the year! Like the first show\, this performance will feature the Long-Form group — the smaller ensemble within the troupe — but this show will also feature the grand debut of our Short-Form group: an ensemble that gives improvisers a chance to build their skills and to get a taste of performing! Come support student comedy and be part of a performance that has never been done before and will never be done again. As always\, if you’re not sure what to expect from an improv show\, don’t worry: the performers don’t know either!
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lhs-improv-troupe-2/
LOCATION:Lexington High School Black Box Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T210000
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SUMMARY:Barbaby Bright at Harmony on the Green November 8th
DESCRIPTION:Harmony on the Green Coffeehouse Concerts continues its fourth season with the Kansas City-based Barnaby Bright. Not easily defined\, Barnaby Bright is an alt-Americana trio with contemporary influences that reflect their geographical journey from Brooklyn to Nashville to Kansas\, while calling on Nathan’s Oklahoma roots and distant relation to Merle Haggard. The band has accumulated a dedicated following that feeds on their ability to spin storytelling into sonic treasures. A BB show will take audiences on a ride through love songs\, murder ballads and deeply moving\, relatable themes. The most commonly uttered phrase at the end of a show seems to be\, “that was a spiritual experience.” \nNathan’s virtuosic acoustic guitar & banjo-playing and Becky’s effortless soaring vocals over the drone of the harmonium are pushing the boundaries of today’s indie folk landscape. \nThe duo spent a decade touring and making records before recently adding Carmen Dieker to the band. The blend of their three-part harmonies and Carmen’s haunting fiddle and violin-playing add an element to shows that fans of the band never knew they had been wanting. \nBarnaby Bright received the grand prize at NYC’s prestigious Songwriter’s Circle\, were elected to Amazon’s Top 100 Albums of the Year\, and most recently\, their Christmas album was picked by The New York Times as one of the Top 20 Christmas Albums of the Year\, with five of the songs being featured in the Netflix hit TV show\, Sex/Life. \nWhile opening for illustrious acts such as Norah Jones and The Lumineers\, Barnaby Bright continues to mesmerize audiences and convert new followers one show at a time while raising awareness of Kansas City’s diverse landscape.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/barbaby-bright-at-harmony-on-the-green-november-8th/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T120000
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SUMMARY:FPLex Climate Action Team's "Plastic Pollution: Health\, Climate\, and Solutions"
DESCRIPTION:“Plastic Pollution: Health\, Climate\, and Solutions” featuring excellent and knowledgeable speakers Eileen Ryan and Bridget Lee\, MD of Beyond Plastics Greater Boston\, on Sunday\, Nov. 9 at noon until 2 p.m.\, in Parker Hall (downstairs) at First Parish Lexington\, 7 Harrington Rd.\, on the Lexington Battle Green. \nThere will be presentations\, followed by a Q&A session and brainstorming. We need to help our bodies AND help our planet.  \nThere will be a light luncheon served including pizza from Fiorella’s. Please park in the rear of First Parish and enter through the rear door. Hope you are able to join us. \nPlease RSVP by Nov. 5 to lynnell.stern@gmail.com  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks\, FPLex Climate Action Team (CAT)
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/fplex-climate-action-teams-plastic-pollution-speaker-event/
LOCATION:First Parish in Lexington\, 7 Harrington Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="FPLex Climate Action Team":MAILTO:lynnellstern@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T143000
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SUMMARY:iNaturalist Observation Walk at Joyce Miller Meadow
DESCRIPTION:This walk is an opportunity to learn to use iNaturalist to observe and share biodiversity information in Lexington’s conservation land. iNaturalist is an online social network of people who care about biodiversity and want to contribute to knowledge and learn from each other. So far\, people in Lexington have made over 30\,000 observations comprising over 2100 species of plants\, birds\, bugs\, fungi\, etc. in iNaturalist. The walk will take about 1.5 hours. \nPlease download the iNaturalist app to your phone (iPhone or Android) and create an account before you arrive. \nMeet by the bench at Adams Park along the Minuteman Bikeway. Car parking at the Waldorf School or along Massachusetts Avenue. \nLeader: Barbara Katzenberg – barbara.katzenberg@lexingtontmma.org\n  \n 
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/inaturalist-observation-walk-at-joyce-miller-meadow/
LOCATION:Minuteman Bikeway\, Lexington\, MA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Citizens for Lexington Conservation":MAILTO:info@lexfarm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T200000
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SUMMARY:Early Bird Specials for IAL Diwali Spectacular\, 2025 ending soon
DESCRIPTION:Early Bird Specials ending soon!!!! \nThe most awaited event of this year “IAL Diwali Spectacular\, 2025” is on Nov. 9 at Cary Hall. We are offering a chance for you to get the tickets at a reduced price until Oct. 20. \nSo get your tickets soon to watch the amazing dance performances\, get a chance to sing your favorite song in Antakshari and groove to the beats of flashmob. \nhttps://www.indianamericansoflexington.org/tickets \nPlease note that for this year’s Diwali event\, unlike previous years\, food tickets must be purchased directly from the vendor using this link: https://ial-2025.square.site/ \nPlease note:  \nFood will not be available for purchase at the event.  \nOnly guests who pre-purchase food tickets will be able to redeem meals on the day. \nThe food purchase link will close on Nov 7 – no exceptions. \nBe sure to secure your food tickets in advance with Siva’s Kitchen using this link: https://ial-2025.square.site/
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/early-bird-specials-for-ial-diwali-spectacular-2025-ending-soon/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T160000
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SUMMARY:Museums Open Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:Lexington History Museums invites you to visit our four unique museums- the Lexington Depot\, Buckman Tavern\, Munroe Tavern\, and the Hancock-Clarke House\, this Veterans Day to reflect on our heritage as the Birthplace of American Liberty. Visit our newest museum at the Depot to see stories of Lexington’s military history beyond the American Revolution\, through the Vietnam War and today.\n  \nMilitary\, veterans\, and spouses are free today!
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/museums-open-veterans-day/
LOCATION:The Depot 13 Depot Square Lexington MA 02420\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:visitorservices@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T130000
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CREATED:20251016T195700Z
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SUMMARY:Cars\, Cider\, and Celebration on Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:Town Celebrations Committee will host a town-wide celebration on Veterans Day featuring classic and sports cars on Tuesday\, November 11\, at the Church of Our Redeemer (6 Meriam St\, Lexington) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Step back in time and indulge in the elegance of these stunning classic cars.  \nIf you own a classic or sports car and would like to showcase it at the rally\, please do so. Register your car here: www.lexingtonma.gov/veteransday. \nCome inside the church hall for cider\, coffee\, donuts\, friendly conversation with veterans and community members\, and a brief ceremony honoring our veterans.  \nWe look forward to celebrating with you. \n 
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/cars-cider-and-celebration-on-veterans-day/
LOCATION:Church of Our Redeemer\, 6 Meriam St.\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T100000
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CREATED:20251105T023020Z
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SUMMARY:Lexington Field & Garden Club: Redesigning the Future of Plastic Plant Containers with Marie Chieppo
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, Nov. 12  \nPlace: Follen Church\,   \n755 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA  \n9:30 a.m. – Social  \n10 a.m. – Meeting  \nApproximately 98% of plastic plant containers end up in landfills. In 2019\, Marie Chieppo\, an ecological landscape designer\, researched and authored a report for the Association of Professional Landscape Designers entitled\, “Plastic Pots and the Green Industry: Production\, Use\, Disposal and Environmental Impacts.” Since then\, an awareness of the harm we are imposing on the environment with our beautiful plants has drastically increased.   \nChieppo will discuss the history behind the proliferation of plastic containers\, barriers and progress that is being made within the industry\, new regulations that are driving change\, and the response of consumers trying to make a difference. She heads the Alternative Materials Committee for the Horticultural Research Institute’s Plastic Task Force.  \nThis event is Free! Come join us and bring a friend!  \nStreet parking is available along Mass. Ave. and Follen Rd. Carpooling might be advisable.  \nhttp://lexgarden.org
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lexington-field-garden-club-redesigning-the-future-of-plastic-plant-containers-with-marie-chieppo/
LOCATION:Follen Church\, 755 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T190000
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SUMMARY:Clarke Middle School's Second Annual Spelling Bee
DESCRIPTION:Clarke Middle School is hosting its second annual Spelling Bee\, an official qualifier for the Scripps National Spelling Bee.\n\nFriday\, Nov. 14\, 7 p.m.\n17 Stedman Rd. (Clare Cafeteria)
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/clark-middle-schools-second-annual-spelling-bee/
LOCATION:Clare Cafeteria\, 17 Stedman Rd.\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T200000
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SUMMARY:Sacred Heart Parish Prayer Service
DESCRIPTION:The Sacred Heart Parish invites all to attend in a special prayer service sponsored by the Lexington Knights of Columbus on Friday\, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m.  One of only 300 Sacred Heart icons\, blessed by the late Pope Francis\, will be displayed. The icon depicts the most famous image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus\, painted in 1767 by Pompeo Batoni and now venerated in the Church of the Gesù in Rome. \nJoin us for an hour of prayer and music. Hospitality of light snacks\, coffee and tea will follow the prayer service in the Sacred Heart parish hall.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/sacred-heart-parish-prayer-service/
LOCATION:Sacred Heart Parish\, 980 Mass Ave\, Lexington\, M\, 02421\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Knights of Columbus%2C Council 94":MAILTO:knightscouncil94@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T210000
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SUMMARY:Community Prayer Service
DESCRIPTION:Community Prayer Service Presented by the  \nLexington Knights of Columbus \n  \nYou are invited to join the Lexington Knights of Columbus for a special evening of prayer and reflection on Friday\, November 14 at 7:00 PM at Sacred Heart Parish. The event will feature a revered icon of the Sacred Heart of Jesus\, originally painted in 1767 by the Italian artist Pompeo Batoni and venerated in the Church of the Gesù in Rome. This reproduction\, blessed by Pope Francis\, is one of only 300 icons traveling around the world as part of the Knights of Columbus Pilgrim Icon Program. \nThe prayer service will include scripture readings\, reflections from Pope Francis\, and time for silent meditation before the blessed icon. Following the service\, all are invited to hospitality in the Parish Center\, where hot beverages and sweets will be served. \nFounded in 1882 to support working-class and immigrant Catholics\, the Knights of Columbus includes over two million members worldwide dedicated to living their faith through charitable works. Lexington Council 94\, active for more than 130 years\, continues this tradition by supporting individuals and families in need—distributing over $21\,000 to local charities in 2025. \nAll are welcome to attend this meaningful community prayer service and experience a devotion that symbolizes Jesus’s immense\, passionate\, and divine love for humanity.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/community-prayer-service/
LOCATION:Sacred Heart Parish\, 980 Mass Ave\, Lexington\, M\, 02421\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T220000
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SUMMARY:Deadgrass Celebrates the Works of Jerry Garcia
DESCRIPTION:The Bedford Cultural District’s New Song Music Series welcomes Deadgrass on Saturday\, Nov. 15. \nDeadgrass is a string band jamgrass adventure through the music of Jerry Garcia\, formed by Matt Turk and Grammy-award-winning C Lanzbom. Joined by bassist Dave Richards\, banjo player Boo Reiners and fiddler Kensuke Shoji\, this group of seasoned pros celebrates and interprets Garcia’s music on the instruments that first inspired him. \nMatt Turk\, a veteran multi-instrumentalist\, has performed with Pete Seeger\, opened for Judy Collins and the Doobie Brothers\, and played major venues from Lincoln Center to The Beacon Theatre. Lanzbom brings studio and touring credits with Bruce Springsteen\, Crystal Bowersox and Soulfarm\, and runs Sherwood Ridge Studio. \nDave Richards performs in Hamilton on Broadway and has played with Rosanne Cash and the Indigo Girls. Boo Reiners has collaborated with Steve Martin and The Klezmatics. Kensuke Shoji\, a Berklee-trained jazz violinist\, brings global influences and deep improvisational roots. \nTickets are $30 ($25 up to one week prior to the event) and may be purchased at https://newsongbedford.org. Performances are in the Reed Room of Bedford’s Town Hall. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and the music begins at 7:30 p.m. A selection of sweet treats and beverages will be available at the event.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/deadgrass-celebrates-the-works-of-jerry-garcia/
LOCATION:Bedford Town Hall\, 10 Mudge Way\, Bedford\, 01730\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bedford Cultural District":MAILTO:info@newsongbedford.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T143000
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CREATED:20251023T191636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T201857Z
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SUMMARY:Antisemitism: Ancient Roots and Current Life Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Come join people of different faiths to turn our attention to what is sometimes referred to as humanity’s oldest hatred: hatred of Jews. We’ll think together about where we are in this long and often painful history as it unfolds day by day in homes\, schools and places of worship. After helping ourselves to a buffet lunch\, we’ll watch Christians and Antisemitism\, a new 7-minute video produced by Lexington United Against Antisemitism (LUAA) featuring local clergy and Christian and Jewish laypeople. Following this quick but powerful presentation\, we’ll hear from a panel that includes the video’s producer Steve Van Evera\, people from different faith practices\, and Jewish parents whose children have experienced antisemitism at local schools. Then\, in small multifaith groups\, we will have facilitated dialogue about our perspectives and life experiences related to antisemitism. Registration is required; this event is free.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/antisemitism-ancient-roots-and-current-life-experiences/
LOCATION:Hancock Church\, 1912 Massachusetts Ave.\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington United Against Antisemitism":MAILTO:lexington.luaa@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T170000
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SUMMARY:Nov. 16: Halalisa Singers in "Libertatum: Songs of Freedom"
DESCRIPTION:Boston-based world music vocal ensemble The Halalisa Singers\, led by artistic director Mary Cunningham\, presents Libertatum: Songs of Freedom on Sunday\, Nov. 16\, 3 p.m. at First Parish in Lexington\, 7 Harrington Road. The program will be repeated on Saturday\, Nov. 22\, 7:30 p.m. at First Church in Littleton\, 19 Foster St. Pianist Trevor Berens\, trumpeter Ryan Noe\, violinist Elena Spencer\, and percussionist Abe Finch accompany. Tickets are $25. For information visit www.halalisa.org/concerts. \n\nThe program’s centerpiece is Kyle Pederson’s inspirational five-movement suite\, “A Vision Unfolding” for chorus\, piano\, violin\, trumpet and percussion. The piece explores themes including compassion\, freedom\, inclusivity and justice. Lush harmonies and compelling rhythms are interspersed with spoken word narration featuring poetry by Shanelle Gabriel. Sung texts include Walt Whitman’s compelling “Beat! Drums!” and Langston Hughes’s beloved “I Dream a World.” \n\n\nThe low voices of the choir perform Jim Papoulis’s intricate “Libertatum (Freedom)\,” which begins with a traditional Latin motet style before evolving into a contemporary anthem of freedom that includes body percussion and rousing choral singing. The choir’s high voices are featured in “I’m on My Way.” Based on the 1950s Mahalia Jackson version of the traditional spiritual\, Anthony Trecek-King’s driving arrangement is rhythmic\, passionate and dynamic. A Halalisa small ensemble will sing “Found/Tonight\,” a beautiful choral medley of tunes from the popular musicals “Dear Evan Hansen” and “Hamilton.” \nAlso on the program are Alysia Lee’s “Say Her Name\,” a musical statement against police brutality against Black women and others and a potent call to action; the joyful\, powerful walking song “Lead With Love” by vocal activist Melanie DeMore; Mark Miller’s exuberant arrangement of the African American spiritual “I’m Gonna Sing;” Palestinian/Jordanian/Canadian composer Shireen Abu-Khader’s touching arrangement of the song “Lao Rahal Soti (If My Voice Departs);” and choral composer Brian Tate’s “One Million Voices\,” which grows in intensity and strength as it urges audiences to speak out against injustice.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/nov-16-halalisa-singers-in-libertatum-songs-of-freedom/
LOCATION:First Parish in Lexington\, 7 Harrington Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Halalisa Singers":MAILTO:info@halalisa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114907
CREATED:20251023T191336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T191336Z
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SUMMARY:Sarasa Ensemble Presents 'Sweet Sleep'
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the many states of slumber and repose\, this program includes gorgeous vocal and instrumental works by John Dowland\, Thomas Arne\, Antonia Bembo\, Georg Muffat\, J.B. Bach & J.S. Bach\, as well as a traditional Nordic folk song arranged for string quartet. \nWith Kristen Watson\, soprano\, Elizabeth Blumenstock\, Rebecca Nelson\, violins; Jenny Stirling\, viola; Jennifer Morsches\, Timothy Merton\, cellos; Michael Leopold\, lute/theorbo; Michael Beattie\, organ
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/sarasa-ensemble-presents-sweet-sleep/
LOCATION:Follen Church\, 755 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarasa Chamber Music Ensemble":MAILTO:admin@sarasamusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114907
CREATED:20251103T144432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T144432Z
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SUMMARY:Clarke Middle School Orchestra Concert
DESCRIPTION:Please join us!
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/clarke-middle-school-orchestra-concert-2/
LOCATION:Clarke Middle School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114907
CREATED:20251106T203740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T205332Z
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SUMMARY:Diamond MS Band and Orchestra Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Please join us! \nBands at 6 p.m. in the auditorium. \nOrchestras at 7 p.m. in the gym. \nFree and open to the public!
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/diamond-ms-band-and-orchestra-concerts/
LOCATION:Diamond Middle School\, 99 Hancock St\, Lexington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114907
CREATED:20251107T123948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T205729Z
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SUMMARY:Beadesigner International (BDI) is celebrating Indigenous Peoples Month
DESCRIPTION:Beadesigner International (BDI) is celebrating Indigenous Peoples Month with a virtual lecture by Maureen Matthews D. Phil (Oxon)\, an Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at the University of Manitoba and former Curator of Cultural Anthropology at the Manitoba Museum (2011 to 2023). Before joining the museum\, Dr. Matthews was a CBC radio investigative journalist and both her museum anthropology research and her journalism focus on the wisdom\, humour and art of Anishinaabeg and Nehiyawak-speaking peoples. In Anishinaabemowin\, beads manidoomin (literally “spirit beads”) are animate and when Indigenous people teach each other to bead\, they admonish the students to have good thoughts and to speak kindly to the beads to ensure their cooperation in the creation of beautiful work. This talk will explore the implications of this idea while virtually touring the collections of the Manitoba Museum. Please see the BDI website for further information and to register for the Zoom link or email: programming@beadesignerintl.org. \nMembers Meeting – November 2025 \n \nMember meetings and programs are free for members and first-time guests. After attending one meeting\, we ask that guests join our group ($30/yr) if they wish to attend a subsequent meeting.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/beadesigner-international-bdi-is-celebrating-indigenous-peoples-month/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114907
CREATED:20251113T215801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T205835Z
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SUMMARY:Lexington Republican Town Committee Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the Lexington Republican Town Committee’s Monthly Meeting on Wednesday\, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Lexington Community Center\, Room 242\, 39 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA 02421. We represent the Republican Party at the local level\, promote the objectives of the Republican Party\, and work for the nomination and election of Republican Party candidates. The LRTC is committed to the preservation of the conservative ideals of limited government\, individualism and traditionalism and is determined to not allow our vision of what America represents to die here in “The Birthplace of American Liberty.”
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lexington-republican-town-committee-monthly-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Lexington Community Center\, 39 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251123
DTSTAMP:20260421T114907
CREATED:20251027T190252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T190252Z
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SUMMARY:LHS Fall Play: The Alibis
DESCRIPTION:This year’s LHS Fall Play is The Alibis\, a comedic murder mystery. Join Detective Casey Neptune and her trusty assistant Warwick the Butler as they investigate the murder of millionaire J. Leslie Arlington. Who dunnit? Was it Clyde the groundskeeper\, Franc the chef\, or maybe Davina Arlington\, the millionaire’s bitter sister? The Alibis will be performed at 7:30pm\, November 20-22 2025 in the LHS auditorium. Tickets are $5 for students/seniors and $10 for adults. They can be purchased at the door\, or beginning 11/1\, through this link:  https://cur8.com/22897/project/134644
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lhs-fall-play-the-alibis/
LOCATION:Lexington High School Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114907
CREATED:20251114T023809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T023809Z
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SUMMARY:Swept Up In Revolution Tour
DESCRIPTION:Lexington History Museums’ special exhibition Swept Up in Revolution at Buckman Tavern follows the lives of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary circumstances. How did a war for independence break out in a sleepy country town\, and what were the consequences for the survivors once the smoke cleared? Join us for a special conversational tour where we will peer into the lives of Lexingtonians during the American Revolution.\n  \nIncluded with museum admission.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/swept-up-in-revolution-tour/
LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:visitorservices@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114907
CREATED:20251106T203438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T203438Z
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SUMMARY:Clarke Middle School Band Concert
DESCRIPTION:Please join us!\nFree and Open to the Public!
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/clarke-middle-school-band-concert/
LOCATION:Clarke Middle School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114907
CREATED:20251118T191629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T143713Z
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SUMMARY:The Cars: Let the Stories Be Told | A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR/MUSICIAN BILL JANOVITZ & MUSIC WRITER JIM SULLIVAN
DESCRIPTION:In his new definitive book\, New York Times bestselling author Bill Janovitz explores the musical\, cultural\, and commercial impact of The Cars\, one of the biggest and most influential bands of the 1970s and 80s. With roots in Maryland\, Ohio\, New York\, and New England\, eventually convening in Boston\, The Cars were journeymen musicians\, all forming and performing in a series of bands before finding each other along with the right sound at the right time. It turned them into Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. Janovitz reveals the stories of each member of the band\, and of the band as a unit\, with great care and understanding. He has the cooperation of the surviving members and everyone in the orbit of the band\, but he does not shy away from the significant conflicts within the group or the reasons for the band’s untimely end. The band’s unusual providence in the Boston area\, with the support of Jonathan Richman\, is fully explored for the first time. Each of the band’s landmark albums is chronicled and dissected in the way that only a writer and musician like Janovitz can achieve. To paraphrase the band’s own lyrics\, hello again\, you might think this is just what music readers needed. It’s magic. Let’s shake it up and let the good times roll. \nBill Janovitz is the New York Times bestselling author of Leon Russell: The Master of Space and Time’s Journey Through Rock & Roll History\, The Rolling Stones’ Exile on Main St.\, and Rocks Off: 50 Tracks That Tell the Story of the Rolling Stones. He is a founding member of the international touring and recording band Buffalo Tom\, formed in 1986 in Massachusetts. His most recent work has appeared in the Cambridge Companion series\, Cambridge University Press; the Observer; Esquire.com; Rock and Roll Globe; and Post Road.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/the-cars-let-the-stories-be-told-a-conversation-with-author-musician-bill-janovitz-music-writer-jim-sullivan/
LOCATION:Follen Church\, 755 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Community Education":MAILTO:LCE@lexingtonma.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114907
CREATED:20251107T124422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T143832Z
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SUMMARY:Traditional Indigenous beading workshop
DESCRIPTION:Please join Beadesigner International (BDI) at a traditional Indigenous beading workshop on Nov. 22\, from 11:30-2:30 at the Lexington Community Center. BDI welcomes Mishki Thompson\, the artist behind Red Fern’s BOWtique and a member of the Narragansett Tribe. With her creative and youthful flair\, she merges the contemporary with the traditional\, specializing in hair bows\, beaded earrings\, and ornaments. We will be learning two beading techniques to complete a piece that can be used as a pendant\, key chain\, pin\, etc. Mishki will also be sharing a brief history on Indigenous beading and her own story of how she got started. Most importantly\, she will share the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation. All supplies are included in the cost of the workshop ($30). Scholarships are available for youth ages 12 and up who face barriers to accessing this workshop\, with priority given to Indigenous youth.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/traditional-indigenous-beading-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114907
CREATED:20251030T200632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T200632Z
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SUMMARY:The Cat Connection's Whiskers & Whiskey Gala
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS ON SALE NOW for The Cat Connection’s Whiskers & Whiskey Gala! Join us November 22nd to celebrate our 25th Anniversary saving cats at our biggest party of the year! This year’s event features the swinging sounds of The Todd Brunel Swingtet\, delicious catered buffet\, bar\, whiskey tasting\, silent auction\, raffles and more! Have a fabulous time and help save cats! \nGet your tickets at bit.ly/TCCWW25 \nEvent details: Saturday\, November 22\, 2025\, 7:00PM-10:00PM\, Weston Community Center\, 20 Alphabet Lane\, Weston\, MA \nTickets will be available online and at the door through 11/22/25.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/the-cat-connections-whiskers-whiskey-gala/
LOCATION:Weston Community Center\, 20 Alphabet Ln.\, Weston\, MA\, 02493
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Cat Connection":MAILTO:info@thecatconnection.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114907
CREATED:20251113T220330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T220330Z
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SUMMARY:Connections: Choral Songs of Relationship and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Our fall program features eclectic a cappella choral works from the Renaissance to today\, each inspiring us to reflect on love\, hope\, and the enduring spirit of community in times of challenge. Come hear works by Maurice Ravel\, Bela Bartok\, Samuel Barber\, William Byrd\, Adolphus Hailstork\, Jean Berger\, Healey Willan\, Anne Kilstofte\, Karen Siegel\, and Relly Raffman. More information and tickets at http://orianaconsort.org. \nSaturday\, November 22\, 2025\n8:00 PM – 9:30 PM \nFollen Church\n755 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420 \n 
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/connections-choral-songs-of-relationship-and-resilience/
LOCATION:Follen Church\, 755 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Oriana Consort":MAILTO:director@orianaconsort.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114907
CREATED:20251106T203410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T203410Z
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SUMMARY:Turkey & Ham Raffle Party and Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:The Lexington Knights of Columbus are hosting our annual Turkey & Ham Raffle Party and Fundraiser.  Join us at the Knights of Columbus Lantern Lounge on November 23 starting at 12:30PM for an afternoon of raffles\, fun and giving back.  All proceeds from this event will go towards local families in need for their Thanksgiving food.  Help us give to those who need it most this Thanksgiving. \nWe will be raffling off Turkeys\, Hams and some mystery prizes.  At the same time come watch the New England Patriots take on the Cincinnati Bengals.  Come by yourself or bring friends and family.  All are welcome. \n 
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/turkey-ham-raffle-party-and-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Knights of Columbus\, 177 Bedford St\, Levington\, MA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Knights of Columbus%2C Council 94":MAILTO:knightscouncil94@gmail.com
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