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SUMMARY:Lexington Choral Festival
DESCRIPTION:LEXINGTON\, MA—Seven choral ensembles from Lexington will be raising their voices together in the 16th Annual Lexington Choral Festival on Sunday\, April 6 at 3:00 p.m. hosted by First Parish in Lexington. This year’s Festival features over 100 singers participating from 7 area churches\, temples\, and religious communities. Admission is free and open to the public. There is free parking\, and a reception will follow the concert. The church is handicap accessible. The concert will take place at First Parish in Lexington\, 7 Harrington on the Green in Lexington\, MA. Further information can be found at www.Fplex.org or by calling 781-862-8200. \nParticipating this year are choirs and ensembles from the Church of Our Redeemer Episcopal\, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints\, First Parish Unitarian Universalist\, Hancock United Church of Christ\, Pilgrim Congregational Church\, Temple Emunah and Temple Isaiah. This year’s festival encompasses a wide array of Jewish\, Christian\, and Unitarian communities. The concert will feature music from a wide variety of traditions\, including Western classical to contemporary Jewish and many in between. Each community shares songs of their own choice\, then all will join as one massed choir in the singing of a beautiful choral anthem. \nThe Lexington Choral Festival was first held on February 26\, 2006\, at the First Baptist Church of Lexington.  Minister of Music\, Dr. Robert Eaton invited Lexington choirs to participate in an afternoon of sharing their musical talents and worship cultures with others in the community.  It featured performances by five area choirs\, a combined performance of “The Gift of Love” and audience participation. The event was so well received it was decided to make it an annual event with different houses of worship hosting the Festival each year. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRip Jackson \nMinister of Music\nFirst Parish in Lexington\n7 Harrington Rd.\nLexington\, MA 02421\n781-862-8200 ext 4
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lexington-choral-festival/
LOCATION:First Parish Lexington Ma\, 7 Harrington Rd\, Lexington\, Ma\, 02420
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SUMMARY:LEF Celebration for Education
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are on sale now for Lexington Education Foundation’s (LEF) biggest fundraiser of the year! Join us as we celebrate education in Lexington and raise money for the over $250\,000 in LPS educator-initiated grants we award each year. There will be live jazz music\, a DJ\, dancing\, great food\, a cash bar\, raffles\, and a silent auction (open on 3/24). You do not need to be present to win the raffle or bid on the auction. Reduce ticket prices are available for LPS educators. Tickets & more info can be found at www.lexedfoundation.org.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lef-celebration-for-education-2/
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SUMMARY:The 3rd Annual Boston Youth Talent Spectacular (BYTS) is Coming Soon!
DESCRIPTION: The 3rd Annual Boston Youth Talent Spectacular (BYTS) is Coming Soon! \n\n Get your tickets here: https://westaracademy.com/concert-tickets\n\nDate/Time: April 5th\, 2025\, Saturday\, 6:30 pm; Reception starts at 5:30 pm with snacks and soft drinks provided.\n\nVenue: Cary Memorial Hall in Lexington\n\nAddress: 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA 02420\n\nGet ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the finest young artists in the Greater Boston area! The Boston Youth Talent Spectacular showcases exceptional performers from ages 5 to 30 in a dazzling display of musical talent and creativity.\n\nThis year’s lineup features award-winning musicians from the Boston International Music Competition\, gifted young musicians from Berklee College of Music and the New England Conservatory\, and even an internationally renowned young singer with nearly 20 million fans worldwide!\n\nHandpicked by a panel of top artists\, these young talents will amaze you with their artistry and passion. From breathtaking solos to dynamic ensemble performances\, their musical brilliance promises a night to remember.\n\n Special Offer: We’re giving away 50 free tickets to teens (under 14) and seniors (65+)! Simply register on our ticketing website and enter the discount code BYTS2025—each person can claim up to two free tickets.\n Secure Your Spot Now! Additional tickets are available for purchase—show your support for these incredible young artists!\n\n Get your tickets here: https://westaracademy.com/concert-tickets\n\n Don’t miss this spectacular evening of music\, passion\, and inspiration! Bring your family and experience the magic of youth talent at its finest.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/the-3rd-annual-boston-youth-talent-spectacular-byts-is-coming-soon/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="WeStar Music":MAILTO:hzrgc@hotmail.com
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SUMMARY:Lex250 American Patriot Gala
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! Join us in celebrating Lexington’s special place in the history of our country. \nThe American Patriot Gala\, hosted by the Lexington Knights of Columbus\, will be held on Saturday April 5\, 2025 at 6:00 pm at the Knights of Columbus Heritage Hall with seated dining\, live jazz and blues-rock entertainment\, a complimentary cocktail hour\, a silent auction\, and raffle for local charitable organizations. \nDress code is cocktail attire\, preferred with a splash of color from the American Flag. Colonial attire is also welcome\, if not restrictive from joining the dance floor. \nSponsorship packages that include event tickets are available. Personal or business donations for auction items are welcome. \nThe American Patriot Gala\, a Lex250 signature event\nSaturday April 5\, 2025\, 6:00 – 11:00pm\nKnights of Columbus Heritage Hall\, Lexington\, MA\nTickets: $150 each. A reserved table (8 guests) is also available.\nPurchase online at https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-american-patriot-gala
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lex250-american-patriot-gala/
LOCATION:Knights of Columbus Heritage Hall\, Lexington\, MA\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Casino Night Fundraiser for Horizons@LMS
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun night of live music and casino games to support Horizons@LMS\, an affiliate of HORIZONS National\, a 29-year old organization.Each summer\, Lexington Montessori School continues its mission by welcoming 80 students ages 3-14 to Horizons@LMS\, a six-week tuition-free program that nurtures a love of learning and helps close the gap of summer academic loss. For 10 summers\, students return to explore\, grow\, and discover their potential\, embodying the change we all wish to see in the world. Made possible entirely through generous philanthropic support\, Horizons@LMS thrives because of the commitment of those who believe in the power of education to transform lives. \nWho is this event for? Anyone who enjoys having a good time to benefit a good cause. Come and enjoy a light dinner\, live music\, and casino games — all proceeds benefit Horizons@LMS.  \nSilent auction prizes include gym memberships for adults and teens to LIFT\, an interior design consultation with Resonance Interiors\, college consultation with the author of Choosing College\, gift cards to Walden Local Meats\, Sofra\, Real School of Music\, Puddlestompers\, and more! \nWhen? Saturday\, April 5th\, from 6-10pm \nWhere? Lexington Montessori School\, in the Jane Mack Elementary Building. \nHow do I get tickets? Available online here and at the door. This is a 21y+ event. \n\nInterested in learning more about Horizons@LMS? Here’s what we’ve built over eleven summers; email us for a tour! \nhttps://www.lexmontessori.org/lms-community/horizons-lms.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/casino-night-fundraiser-for-horizonslms/
LOCATION:Lexington Montessori School\, 130 Pleasant Street\, Lexington\, M\, 02421\, United States
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SUMMARY:The 3rd Annual Boston Youth Talent Spectacular (BYTS) is Coming Soon!🎶
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the finest young artists in the Greater Boston area! The Boston Youth Talent Spectacular showcases exceptional performers\, ranging from ages five to 30\, in a dazzling display of musical talent and creativity. \nThis year’s lineup features award-winning musicians from the Boston International Music Competition\, gifted young musicians from Berklee College of Music and the New England Conservatory\, and even an internationally renowned young singer with nearly 20 million fans worldwide! \nHandpicked by a panel of top artists\, these young talents will amaze you with their artistry and passion. From breathtaking solos to dynamic ensemble performances\, their musical brilliance promises a night to remember. \n🌟Special Offer: We’re giving away 50 free tickets to teens (under 14) and seniors (65+)! Simply register on our ticketing website and enter the discount code BYTS2025—each person can claim up to two free tickets. \n🎟️Secure Your Spot Now! Additional tickets are available for purchase—show your support for these incredible young artists! \n🔗Get your tickets here: https://westaracademy.com/concert-tickets \nDate/Time: Saturday\, April 5\, 2025\, at 6:30 p.m.; Reception starts at 5:30 p.m. with snacks and soft drinks provided \nVenue: Cary Memorial Hall in Lexington\nAddress: 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA 02420 \n📅Don’t miss this spectacular evening of music\, passion\, and inspiration! Bring your family and experience the magic of youth talent at its finest.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/third-annual-boston-youth-talent-spectacular/
LOCATION:Cary Memorial Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="WeStar Music":MAILTO:hzrgc@hotmail.com
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SUMMARY:Lexington Open Studios
DESCRIPTION:15th annual Lexington Open Studios \nApril 5-6 \nStudio maps at Cary Library or online at www.lexingtonopenstudios.com \n 
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lexington-open-studios/
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SUMMARY:Voices on the Green presents "Breaking Away"
DESCRIPTION:Voices on the Green presents “Breaking Away\,” an evening of storytelling with music focused on the ways in which people broke away from the life they had known and discovered new ways of living and being. Six storytellers will appear along with live musical presentations. Regie O’Hare Gibson hosts.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/voices-on-the-green-presents-breaking-away/
LOCATION:First Parish in Lexington\, 7 Harrington Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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SUMMARY:Asian American Artist Christina Chang Featured at Galaray House in April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Asian American Artist Christina Chang Featured at Galaray House in April 2025   \nGalaray House is proud to present Christina Chang as its featured artist for April 2025. A celebrated Asian American artist\, Chang is known for her bold\, colorful abstract paintings and landscapes that immerse viewers in dynamic energy and movement.   \nA special Artist Reception will take place on First Friday\, April 4\, 2025\, from 6:00–8:00 pm at Galaray House. This event offers a unique opportunity to meet the artist\, explore her latest collection\, and gain insight into her creative process.   \nChristina Chang: The Art of Light and Motion \nChang’s work spans oil paintings\, reflecting her deep connection to color\, texture\, and expression. As a Boston-based Chinese-Italian American artist\, Chang is celebrated for her contemporary oil paintings that transcend traditional artistic boundaries. Her art draws inspiration from personal experiences and cultural influences\, creating immersive and evocative works that explore the interplay of saturated colors\, light\, and emotion. Through her striking landscapes and abstract pieces\, she invites viewers to experience the dynamic energy and depth of her work.   \nThe exhibition will be on view throughout April. For more details\, visit Galaray House.  \nAbout the Artist \nChristina Chang’s art is deeply rooted in her multicultural heritage\, world travels\, and life experiences. Her father\, an architect from Shanghai\, instilled in her an appreciation for spatial design\, while her Italian-American mother\, an interior designer and artist\, shaped her understanding of form and detail.   \nReceiving formal art training at age 13\, Chang went on to earn a BFA from Texas Christian University\, where she was awarded the Nordon Fine Art Scholarship\, and later completed a master’s degree at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). A formative period of study in Florence\, Italy\, further influenced her creative journey.   \nChang creates bold\, colorful paintings that explore energy\, movement\, and emotion\, bridging the gap between abstraction and landscape. Her work invites viewers into immersive spaces of color and form\, drawing inspiration from both personal experiences and the natural world.   \nIn addition to her studio practice\, Chang is a dedicated art educator\, inspiring high school students and leading weekend workshops and artist retreats to empower others to explore their artistic voice. She also offers private lessons and coaching\, helping fellow artists develop their skills and creative careers.  
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/asian-american-artist-christina-chang-featured-at-galaray-house-in-april-2025/
LOCATION:Galaray House\, 1720 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, M\, 02421\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jazz Festival Concert featuring Steven Feifke
DESCRIPTION:The Lexington High School Jazz department is pleased to welcome Grammy-winning alumnus Steven Feifke as the featured guest at our annual Spring Jazz Festival Concert.  The concert will feature Feifke brilliance as a pianist and composer alongside the LHS large and small jazz ensembles. \nSteven Feifke is one of New York City’s preeminent pianists\, composers\, orchestrators\, arrangers\, and educators. The youngest ever GRAMMY winner for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album in Recording Academy history\, Feifke has been awing audiences in NYC and beyond for more than a decade — whether in his trio\, septet\, big band\, or any other format of expression. \nDownBeat magazine has declared his music to exude “an air of infectious joy\,” and named him to their “25 for the Future” class of 2024. He is a Yamaha Performing Artist\, an Avid Sibelius Artist\, and has appeared on more than 45 albums to date. He has also written music for hit TV shows like “The Masked Singer\,” “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee\,” “Impractical Jokers\,” “Animaniacs\,” and numerous world-class big bands and orchestras around the globe including Metropole Orkest\, Toronto Symphony Orchestra\, and more. In 2022\, he and co-leader\, trumpeter Bijon Watson\, released Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra\, — an album with a mission of showcasing and celebrating generational diversity to strengthen the tradition of mentorship that has shaped and defined the jazz idiom since its earliest beginnings. The album went on to win a GRAMMY in 2023 for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/jazz-festival-concert-featuring-steven-fiefke/
LOCATION:Lexington High School Auditorium
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SUMMARY:Screening of an episode of ABCL's Black Patriots of Lexington with Panel Discussion PLUS Unveiling of 11 Portrait Banners
DESCRIPTION:Join ABCL in commemorating the significant role that Black men and women played in the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19\, 1775. \nDoors open at 6:30 pm for socializing with appetizers and drinks. \nAn episode of Black Patriots of Lexington will be screened followed by a panel discussion and Q&A session featuring some of the historians and other subject matter experts featured in the series. \nTo complement the Black Patriots of Lexington series\, 11 portrait banners of the soldiers and civilians whose stories are uncovered have been created and will be unveiled during the evening’s ceremony. \nThere will also be an opportunity to take pictures with the portrait banners during the reception and after the screening. \nBlack Patriots of Lexington\, a 9 episode series produced with LexMedia and Tricons 2 Red Tails\, invites audiences on a journey through the lives of eleven Black men and women who were part of the economic\, political and military revolution that came to a head in Lexington\, Massachusetts on April 19\, 1775. \nABCL’s Black Patriots of Lexington is supported by a Community Endowment of Lexington grant.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/screening-of-an-episode-of-abcls-black-patriots-of-lexington-with-panel-discussion-plus-unveiling-of-11-portrait-banners/
LOCATION:Church of Our Redeemer\, 6 Meriam St.\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
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SUMMARY:Contradictions of Freedom – Quilt Exhibit – Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Sisters in Stitches Joined by the Cloth are a guild of textile artists\, dedicated to preserving the art\, history\, and culture of African American quilt-making. Contradictions of Freedom is an exhibition of their work\, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. \nSisters in Stitches Joined by the Cloth celebrate culture\, color\, design\, and tradition which was formally established in 1997. The Guild meets every third Saturday of each month to sew\, share ideas and techniques\, and celebrate our love of quilting. Our first meeting took place at the Old Town Hall in Randolph\, Massachusetts before moving to the Quilters Compass in Quincy and then at the First Congregational Church in Randolph.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/contradictions-of-freedom-quilt-exhibit-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Lexington Arts & Crafts Society\, 130 Waltham St\, Lexington\, 02421\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Arts &amp%3B Crafts Society":MAILTO:info@lexart.org
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SUMMARY:18th Century Music at Buckman Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Drop in to meet Historical Society guide and musician Darlene Wigton as she demonstrates 18th-century guitar music. You can even learn a song and join in! \nIncluded with museum admission.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/18th-century-music-at-buckman-tavern-8/
LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Historical Society":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T160000
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SUMMARY:Hands-On History: Beeswax Candles
DESCRIPTION:January was dark in the days before electricity! Learn about lighting in the 18th century and roll your own candle. Drop in any time between 10:00 am – 12:30 pm and 1:30 – 3:30 pm to learn! This activity is suitable for ages 6 and up\, including adults!\n\nIncluded with museum admission.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/hands-on-history-beeswax-candles-2/
LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Historical Society":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T120000
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SUMMARY:Cooking with Anastasia - Bakaliaros Skordalia me Patzaryia - ZOOM
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 28th\, 11am – 12pm on ZOOM \nFried salted cod\, garlicky potato puree\, and warm beet salad are staples in Greek cuisine this time of year. \nCall 781-698-4840 to register or via lexrecma.com. \n 
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/cooking-with-anastasia-bakaliaros-skordalia-me-patzaryia-zoom/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Human Services Department":MAILTO:sgunda@lexingtonma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T200000
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SUMMARY:OFFSITE - LexSeeHer's Speaker Series Welcomes Elizabeth Solomon
DESCRIPTION:**Offsite Location** This program will be presented at Follen Church\, 755 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington \nJoin LexSeeHer’s Speaker Series as we welcome Elizabeth Solomon. The conversation will be moderated by Jessie Steigerwald. \nAttendance is on a first-come basis. Registration is suggested to help plan for headcount. \nMs. Solomon spoke at the May 2024 “Something Is Being Done” monument Unveiling Ceremony\, and will return to Lexington to discuss women\, gender\, community\, and the experiences of Indigenous people – both in the past and in the present. Ms. Solomon is an officer of the Massachusett Tribe at Ponkapoag. From their website\, “The Massachusett Tribal Nation has existed for years beyond counting in pre-historic times\, and a well-documented existence in historic and modern times. The Ponkapoag band of the Massachusett Tribe has existed as what was called a self-governing praying town (for Christian Converts) called Ponkapoag since 1657.” \nJessie Steigerwald founded LexSeeHer in March 2020 and joyfully serves as the organization’s President. Among Jessie’s activities for LexSeeHer\, she leads the Research Team and coordinates the annual 1769 Spinning Protest Tableau. \nPresented in partnership with LexSeeHer and Native Americans of Lexington. Read more about LexSeeHer‘s efforts to “Make Women Visible.”
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/offsite-lexseehers-speaker-series-welcomes-elizabeth-solomon/
LOCATION:Follen Church\, 755 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cary Library":MAILTO:caryprograms@minlib.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062240
CREATED:20250307T024342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T024342Z
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SUMMARY:LHS Spring Band Concert
DESCRIPTION:This year’s spring band concert is entitled “Winds of Spring: An LHS Wind Ensemble Recital” and will feature the LHS Wind Ensemble exclusively. The evening will include several student-run small ensembles\, performing music they selected and rehearsed themselves\, and in some cases\, even arranged themselves. After a brief intermission\, the full Wind Ensemble will perform Lincolnshire Posy\, THE classic band work by Percy Aldridge Grainger\, which has captured the minds and hearts of musicians for nearly a hundred years. Please join us for the culmination of this fun and ambitious project!
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lhs-spring-band-concert/
LOCATION:Lexington High School Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062240
CREATED:20250320T150222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T150222Z
UID:40847-1743015600-1743019200@lexobserver.org
SUMMARY:LHS Wind Ensemble presents Winds of Spring
DESCRIPTION:Lexington High School Wind Ensemble presents Winds of Spring\, with works by Reicha\, Mussorgsky\, Tchaikovsky\, Gabrielli\, Hisaishi\, and more\, and featuring Lincolnshire Posy by Percy Aldridge Grainger.\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 26th\, 7:00 pm in the LHS auditorium
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lhs-wind-ensemble-presents-winds-of-spring/
LOCATION:Lexington High School Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062240
CREATED:20250127T193749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T193749Z
UID:37130-1742727600-1742738400@lexobserver.org
SUMMARY:18th Century Music at Buckman Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Drop in to meet Historical Society guide and musician Darlene Wigton as she demonstrates 18th-century guitar music. You can even learn a song and join in! \nIncluded with museum admission.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/18th-century-music-at-buckman-tavern-6/
LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Historical Society":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062240
CREATED:20250312T141718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T141718Z
UID:40293-1742724000-1742745600@lexobserver.org
SUMMARY:Need a new mattress? Stop by the LHS music department's annual mattress fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:9th annual Lexington High School music department mattress fundraiser – every purchase benefits the music programs! \n  \n 
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/need-a-new-mattress-stop-by-the-lhs-music-departments-annual-mattress-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Lexington High School\, 251 Waltham Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062240
CREATED:20250207T045415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T045415Z
UID:37538-1742673600-1742677200@lexobserver.org
SUMMARY:Cary Lecture Series Presents Coming to America with Lexington Symphony's Music Director Jonathan McPhee
DESCRIPTION:Free Public Lecture\, hosted by the Cary Lecture Series and Cary Memorial Library. Lexington Symphony’s Music Director Jonathan McPhee has conducted orchestras all over the world from South America to Europe and China. \nWhat he brings to Lexington with the Lexington Symphony is great music that––during this period of reflection on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution illustrates the cultural richness immigrants have infused into communities and society.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/cary-lecture-series-presents-coming-to-america-with-lexington-symphonys-music-director-jonathan-mcphee/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062240
CREATED:20250314T014740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T014740Z
UID:40244-1742641200-1742644800@lexobserver.org
SUMMARY:Carrie Finison at Maxima Book Center
DESCRIPTION:Children’s author Carrie Finison is coming to Maxima Book Center to read her latest book\, Pigs Dig a Road! In addition to the storytime\, Carrie Finison will be teaching kids about real trucks involved in road construction\, singing a song about construction trucks\, and providing coloring pages\, construction vests\, and construction hats. \nParents are required to accompany children under 10.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/carrie-finison-at-maxima-book-center/
LOCATION:Maxima Book Center\, 1717 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, M\, 02420\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maxima Book Center":MAILTO:online@maximacenter.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T141500
DTSTAMP:20260430T062240
CREATED:20250321T030429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T030429Z
UID:40521-1742637600-1742652900@lexobserver.org
SUMMARY:11th Annual Lexington Parent & Caregiver Academy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE\, in-person event designed to educate\, support\, and empower parents and caregivers!\n\n\n\n When? Saturday\, March 22nd | 10:00 AM – 2:15 PM\n\n\n Where? Lexington Community Center\n\n\n Why? Choose from insightful workshops on parenting in the digital age\, maternal and reproductive health\, neurodiversity\, problem gambling prevention\, healthy relationships\, and more!\n\n\n\n WORKSHOPS are filling up quickly – secure your spot today! \n  REGISTER NOW  Registration link \n  https://forms.gle/G3kFb5YW3FMgeU1n9\n\n\n\n\n\n Want to support this event? Sign up to volunteer or donate! \nVOLUNTEER/DONATE  Sign up here \n\n\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DA8AF2FA5F8C25-54384024-2025#/\n\nDon’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and grow with our Lexington community! 
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/11th-annual-lexington-parent-caregiver-academy/
LOCATION:Lexington Community Center\, 39 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lexobserver.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/New-Registration-and-Volunteer-11th-Parent-Academy.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062240
CREATED:20250314T014847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T014847Z
UID:40308-1742637600-1742652000@lexobserver.org
SUMMARY:Sustainability Fair 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the LexCAN and the Town of Lexington’s Sustainability Fair 2025!! This fair will be held at Lexington High School Commons 1 and 2\, Worthen Road Entrance. The fair will highlight topics from clean energy options and applications\, to electric vehicles\, composting\, and more! You will hear speakers\, be educated on sustainability practices from composting to heat pumps\, and support local organizations. Local vendors will showcase solar panels and heat pumps\, and you will get a chance to connect with town committees. There will be food and coffee for sale\, family-friendly activities\, and an EV car showcase where you can test drive EVs on Lexington roads. \nDon’t miss out on this special community event!
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/sustainability-fair-2025-2/
LOCATION:Lexington High School\, 251 Waltham Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062240
CREATED:20250314T014633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T014633Z
UID:40238-1742637600-1742652000@lexobserver.org
SUMMARY:Community E-Waste Drive
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Lexington’s Sustainability Fair on March 22nd at Lexington High School to responsibly recycle all of your unwanted & unused electronics! \n\nAll recycling is free except:$30 fee per TV$4/device hard drive shredding$0.85/lb paper shredding\n\n Find out more at techcyclesolution.com
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/community-e-waste-drive/
LOCATION:Lexington High School Commons 1 + 2\, 251 Waltham St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lexobserver.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/LexCAN.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062240
CREATED:20250131T051019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T051019Z
UID:37350-1742637600-1742652000@lexobserver.org
SUMMARY:Sustainability Fair 2025
DESCRIPTION:Sustainability Fair 2025!! \nPlease save the date! March 22\, 2025 \nWhere: Lexington High School Commons 1 and 2 (Worthen Rd. Entrance) \nWhen: March 22\, 2025\, 10 AM-2 PM \nWhat: Speakers and panel talks\, sustainability organizations educating on composting to solar panels\, local businesses showcasing appliances to heat pump offerings\, local food vendors selling food and coffee\, fun crafts for kids\, and more!
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/sustainability-fair-2025/
LOCATION:Lexington High School Commons 2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062240
CREATED:20250314T014940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T014940Z
UID:40315-1742497200-1742502600@lexobserver.org
SUMMARY:From Wasteland to Wonder – Easy Ways We Can Care for Trees and Help Heal Earth in the Sub/Urban Landscape with Basil Camu
DESCRIPTION:The way we currently manage the suburban and urban landscape is creating a wasteland and harming the well-being of Earth. Fortunately\, we have an alternative path: we can work with natural systems instead of working against them. Basil will describe actions we can take\, from planting saplings and saving mature trees to planting pocket forests\, replacing our lawns with native meadows\, and empowering communities to take action together. \nBasil Camu pursues his purpose and passions as the co-founder of Leaf & Limb\, a tree care company in Raleigh\, NC. His work has been featured in the New York Times\, Seattle Times\, Forbes\, Gardenista\, The Joe Gardener Show\, and a number of other publications and podcasts.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/from-wasteland-to-wonder-easy-ways-we-can-care-for-trees-and-help-heal-earth-in-the-sub-urban-landscape-with-basil-camu/
LOCATION:Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lexobserver.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Basil-Camu-headshot-cr2-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Living Landscapes":MAILTO:lexlivingland@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062240
CREATED:20250314T014424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T014424Z
UID:40232-1742409000-1742416200@lexobserver.org
SUMMARY:Lexington High School Building Project Community Forum #10
DESCRIPTION:The Lexington High School Building Project has advanced into the next phase of the building process outlined by the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). During Module 4: Schematic Design\, the project team will work closely with the MSBA to refine the project’s scope\, cost\, design\, and construction timeline. \nSince the project’s inception\, the School Building Committee (SBC) has taken every opportunity to involve the community. \nThe next community forum is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday\, March 19\, 2025\, inside Battin Auditorium at the Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Building.  \nThe SBC sees this forum as an opportunity to answer specific questions the community has about the project. Check out the project FAQ webpage to see if your question has already been answered. Didn’t find it? Submit your questions about the project here. 
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lexington-high-school-building-project-community-forum-10/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062240
CREATED:20250127T194051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T194051Z
UID:37123-1742324400-1742328000@lexobserver.org
SUMMARY:Book Chat on Poor Richard's Women
DESCRIPTION: Behind any founding father are numerous founding mothers\, sisters\, and lovers. Benjamin Franklin had a large cast of women in his life\, most importantly his wife of 44 years\, Deborah Read Franklin. While frequently absent from the historical narrative due to their frequent time apart\, Deborah was an important witness to and active participant in the political workings of the early Revolution\, running the family businesses and raising a family in tumultuous times with her husband often away. Then\, as Franklin traveled the globe\, his social circle also expanded to include landladies and liaisons in London and Paris. Join us to discuss Nancy Rubin Stuart’s exploration of history’s forgotten heroines.\n\n$10 members\, $15 nonmembers\n\nPlease note that due to construction at the Depot\, Book Chats for the 2024-25 season will take place in the archives and Research Center at Munroe Tavern.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/book-chat-on-poor-richards-women/
LOCATION:Munroe Tavern\, 1332 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lexobserver.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Poorrichards.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Historical Society":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062240
CREATED:20250314T013216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T013216Z
UID:40098-1742295600-1742299200@lexobserver.org
SUMMARY:Red Cross Disaster Preparedness
DESCRIPTION:Red Cross Disaster Preparedness \nTuesday\, March 18\, 11:00 am – Noon \nFloods\, hurricanes\, and wildfires are becoming more frequent and can be devastating. Learn simple steps to protect yourself and your family.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/red-cross-disaster-preparedness/
LOCATION:Lexington Community Center\, 39 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelsey Rollins":MAILTO:krollins@lexingtonma.gov
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