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SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Service
DESCRIPTION:Service of Holy Eucharist with Candlelight and Special Music
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/christmas-eve-service/
LOCATION:Church of Our Redeemer\, 6 Meriam St.\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
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SUMMARY:LHS Track & Field Team - Middle School Winter Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Middle school aged kids are invited to participate in a track & field clinic this December hosted by the Lexington High School Track & Field coaching staff and student-athletes. Our clinic will be open to anyone currently in middle school (grades 6 to 8). The clinic provides an opportunity for kids to get a firsthand look at what our program offers at the high school\, while getting to work with\, and build relationships with the high school team. \nWhen: Wednesday\, December 27th to Friday\, December 29th from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.\n● We will hold a cancellation date of Saturday\, 12/30 from 10-1. \nWhere: The clinic will be held at the Lexington High School Field House. \nCost: $215 for all 3 days; $80 per day if registering for 1 or 2 days.\n● Registration is limited to 60 participants per day.\n● All participants will receive a FREE t-shirt. \nOur Program: The clinic will focus on five distinct event groups\, and give participants the opportunity to work across each of the following:\n● Sprints\n● Middle/Long Distance\n● Hurdles\n● Jumps\n● Throws \nNote: all event groups will cater training towards events competed in Middle School Track & Field.\nRegistration will be on a first come\, first serve basis\, and we cannot accommodate more than 60 kids each day in the LHS Field House\, so do not wait to sign your student-athlete up!
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lhs-track-field-team-middle-school-winter-clinic/
LOCATION:LHS Field House
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SUMMARY:Middle School Winter Clinic Hosted By LHS Track & Field Team
DESCRIPTION:Middle school-aged kids are invited to participate in a Track & Field clinic this December hosted by the Lexington High School Track & Field coaching staff and student-athletes. Our clinic will be open to anyone currently in middle school (grades 6 to 8) and provide an opportunity for kids to get a firsthand look at what our program offers at the high school while getting to work with and build relationships with the high school team. \nWhen: Wednesday\, December 27th to Friday\, December 29th from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.\nWe will hold a cancellation date of Saturday\, 12/30 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM. \nWhere: The clinic will be held at the Lexington High School Field House. \nCost: $215 for all 3 days; $80 per day if registering for 1 or 2 days. \nWe will limit the number of participants to 60 per day.\nAll participants will receive a FREE t-shirt. \nOur Program: The clinic will focus on five distinct event groups\, and allow participants to work across each of the following:\n-Sprints\n-Middle/Long Distance\n-Hurdles\n-Jumps\n-Throws \nNote: all event groups will cater training towards events competed in Middle School Track & Field.\nRegistration will be on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and we cannot accommodate more than 60 kids each day in the LHS Field House\, so do not wait to sign your student-athlete up!
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/middle-school-winter-clinic-hosted-by-lhs-track-field-team/
LOCATION:Lexington High School Field House\, 251 Waltham St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240105T093000
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SUMMARY:League of Women Voters of Lexington - First Friday (January 5\, 2024)
DESCRIPTION:League of Women Voters of Lexington\nFirst Friday January 5\, 2024\nCary Memorial Library\nBook Banning in Lexington\, Massachusetts: Can It Happen Here? \nAcross the country and locally\, there are concerns about book banning as members of local groups\, school boards\, and libraries seek to limit access to books in classrooms and libraries. Can It Happen Here? That is the topic for the LWV First Friday on January 5\, 2024. \nThe program takes place from 9:30 to 11:00 AM at the Cary Memorial Library located at 1874 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA 02420. This program has been developed in response to the national and local controversy. Please note that this program will take place in the large meeting room at the Cary Library\, not at the Community Center. \nThese concerns in Lexington are not new. In 2005 a Lexington parent staged a campaign about a related issue. A group\, Lexington CARES\, Lexington Community Action for Responsible Education\, was formed at the time. More recently the Serious Talk curriculum conversation has been introduced in the Lexington schools. \nOur program will include several speakers led by library director Koren Stembridge and Lexington School Committee member Kathleen M Lenihan. \nThis program is the fourth in the 2023-2024 LWV First Friday Forum series hosted by the League of Women Voters to promote awareness and understanding of public policy issues. There will be time for Q&A after the program. \nFor more information about the League and this program go to https://my.lwv.org/massachusetts/lexington. The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan organization dedicated to the principles of self-government as established in the Constitution of the United States. The League works to promote political responsibility through the informed and active participation of citizens in government. For more information\, contact the League convener Margaret Coppe at mecoppe@gmail.com \nAll Lexington League forums are free and open to the public.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/league-of-women-voters-of-lexington-first-friday-january-5-2024/
LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Joyful Noyse performs Charpentier's Midnight Mass for Christmas
DESCRIPTION:A Joyful Noyse performs Messe de Minuit pour Nöel by Marc-Antione Charpentier at Hancock Church! On Sunday\, January 7 at 2:00pm\, early music ensemble A Joyful Noyse will take us back to 1694 with one of Charpentier’s most exceptional works! \nWhat is so unique and remarkable about this mass is Charpentier’s use of French Christmas carols. Folk melodies and carols had been used in numerous works by other composers\, but only as the bricks and mortar with which they constructed their compositions. Here Charpentier uses no fewer than ten carols throughout the mass. They are no longer just building blocks. Their spirit of joy\, simplicity and charm become the life blood and essence of the mass. \nThis concert is at Hancock Church\, 1912 Mass. Ave. in Lexington\, MA. Entry is a suggested donation of $15. For more details\, please contact Hancock Church at (781) 862-4220 or Office@HancockChurch.org\, or go to www.hancockchurch.org/ajn.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/a-joyful-noyse-performs-charpentiers-midnight-mass-for-christmas/
LOCATION:Hancock Church\, 1912 Massachusetts Ave.\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jazz Epiphany at Hancock Church
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight\, jazz–and church? Hancock Church invites you to join us at our annual Jazz Epiphany service on Sunday\, Jan. 7 at 5:00 PM. We will finish out the Christmas season as we celebrate the arrival of the Magi (wise men) at the manger. We will gather in candlelight as we sing our way through the story\, led by the River Rock Band and a special guest– award-winning jazz pianist Doug Hammer. In our candlelit space\, we will share the story\, prayers\, and communion. \nThe service is open to all regardless of denomination\, sexual orientation\, or identity. Jazz Epiphany will take place in Clark Hall at Hancock Church\, located at 1912 Massachusetts Ave in Lexington. The entrance and free parking are located in the rear of the church. For more information on the church\, visit www.hancockchurch.org or call (781) 862-4220 \nMusic by the River Rock Band and Doug Hammer\, including their Christmas album Canticles for the Turning\, can be streamed on all major streaming services.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/jazz-epiphany-at-hancock-church/
LOCATION:Hancock Church\, 1912 Massachusetts Ave.\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T190000
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SUMMARY:LexCAN January Community Meeting: A Clean Energy Future Depends on Fixing the Grid- How Do We Accomplish This?
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our guest speaker Larry Chretien\, who will focus on how to modernize the electric grid to utilize renewable energy like wind and solar. \nLarry Chretien is the Executive Director of the Green Energy Consumers Alliance\, whose mission is to harness our power\, as energy consumers\, to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future. Larry is also on Massachusetts’ Grid Modernization Advisory Council which reviews and provides recommendations on the state’s electric-sector modernization plans. \nThere will be an opportunity to ask questions like: \n“How does the electric grid work?” \n“How can we make a difference in speeding progress for our clean energy future?” \n“Are electric utilities properly incentivized to promote renewable energy?” \n  \nWhat are your questions? Please send them to info@LexCAN.org
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lexcan-january-community-meeting-a-clean-energy-future-depends-on-fixing-the-grid-how-do-we-accomplish-this/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T210000
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SUMMARY:LEF Trivia Bee
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the audience (free!) or as a team (registration required via lexedfoundation.org) for our 28th annual Trivia Bee on Thursday\, January 11th\, 2024 at 7 pm at LHS. Our family fun event is open to the public\, free for audience members\, and a great way to spend a cold winter evening! \nThe Trivia Bee is a unique LEF tradition – a fun evening that brings the Lexington community together for a friendly battle of wits while raising funds to enhance educational excellence in the Lexington Public Schools through educator-initiated grants. \nThree-member teams of teachers\, students\, town employees\, and citizens come decked out and ready to compete in this trivia contest\, while hundreds of Lexingtonians cheer them on. Bring a friend\, bring your family\, and bring your trivial best! \nTeams compete in rounds (or swarms)\, with the winners of the swarms battling it out in the final round. All answers are supplied by the team\, so no one person is ever put on the spot. Trivia questions are in the following categories: history\, sports\, popular culture\, science\, arts/literature\, and current events. \nJoin us at the Bee\, whether as a team member\, team sponsor\, audience member\, or volunteer. More information is available on our website at www.lexedfoundation.org or via email at info@lexedfoundation.org.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lef-trivia-bee/
LOCATION:Lexington High School\, 251 Waltham Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="lef":MAILTO:info@lexedfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T101500
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SUMMARY:MLK Day Community Conversation on Race and other events
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Lexington Human Rights Committee in our annual MLK Day – Community Conversation on Race. SNAP (Special Needs Arts Program) choir will open our program shortly after Opening Ceremonies. We are honored to be presenting a panel discussion featuring Elizabeth Herbin-Triant\, Ph.D\, Associate professor of Black Studies and History\, Amherst College\, Bob Pressman and Wedeb Amanuel\, 11th grade LHS in a discussion on voting rights. Additionally\, come join ABCL’s concert on Sunday Jan 14 at Follen Church as well as the many MLK Day of Service programs designed to give back to our community.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/mlk-day-community-conversation-on-race-and-other-events/
LOCATION:Grace Chapel\, 59 Worthen Rd\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T213000
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SUMMARY:A Night Off: Music & Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to get out of the house for a relaxing\, fun evening? Adults of eighteen or older are invited to A Night Off: Music & Comedy hosted by Alvaro Mendoza. \nWhile this show is held at a middle school\, this event will be for 18+. Think of this as a night away from the kids\, your job\, and other responsibilities. Non-Alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/a-night-off/
LOCATION:Waldorf School of Lexington\, 739 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, 02421\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T193000
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SUMMARY:Lexington Pops Chorus: A Musical Tribute In Memory of Bob Lague
DESCRIPTION:In concert\, Friday and Saturday\, Jan 19 and 20\, 7:30 pm
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lexington-pops-chorus-a-musical-tribute-in-memory-of-bob-lague/
LOCATION:Hancock Church\, 1912 Massachusetts Ave.\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T110000
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SUMMARY:15th Annual Resolution Run to Kick Cancer
DESCRIPTION:The Resolution Run to Kick Cancer is an annual 5k road race that raises money for cancer research and patient programs. The event includes a post-race celebration in the Lexington Field House. \nDate/Time:\nIn-Person: January 20\, 2024\, at 11:00 AM\nVirtual: January 20 – 31\, 2024 anytime and anywhere \nAbout:\nFast\, flat 5K course in historic Lexington MA – USATF sanctioned – Walkers welcome – Chip timed – Trophies for in-person top 3 males\, top 3 females\, top 3 male cancer patients/survivors\, top 3 female cancer patients/survivors and top 3 teams and medals for age group winners
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/15th-annual-resolution-run-to-kick-cancer/
LOCATION:Lexington High School Field House\, 251 Waltham St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T210000
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SUMMARY:WeStar New Year Musical Night
DESCRIPTION:WeStar Music presents the 2024 New Year Musical Night\, 6:30pm\, Saturday\, January 20\, 2024\, at Cary Memorial Hall in Lexington\, featuring the award-winning Concord Band symphonic wind ensemble. The program features spectacular performances by a concert pianist\, world champion accordionist\, erhu masters\, popular vocalists\, international opera singers\, and Boston’s nationally-recognized dance troupe. This festival of song and dance commemorates the year past and anticipates a joyous and hopeful New Year. \nThe Concord Band will once again join forces with coloratura soprano Olga Lisovka among other world-renowned guest artists and performers. \nWalk the red carpet with your family and friends in front of the elegant photo background wall. For VIP audience members\, invited guests\, and performing artists\, WeStar offers an exclusive opportunity to gather after the concert to celebrate the New Year.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/celebrate-the-lunar-new-year/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord Band":MAILTO:publicity@concordband.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T160000
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SUMMARY:Cantemus Chamber Chorus Presents “Annelies\,” Based on Anne Frank’s Diary
DESCRIPTION:Lexington High School’s Director of Choruses\, Jason Iannuzzi\, will conduct the Cantemus Chamber Chorus — including two Lexington High School students — in performances of “Annelies\,” whose first full high school performance took place at LHS in 2016. The choral-orchestral work is based on “Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl.” Performances will be at St. Paul’s Church in Newburyport on January 20 at 7:30 pm\, and at Congregation Shirat Hayam in Swampscott on January 21 at 4:00 pm \nJames Whitbourn’s work tells the harrowing story of the Frank family and the four others hiding from the Nazis in a ‘secret annex’ in Amsterdam\, told in movements that range from chilling and haunting\, to humorous and lyrical. Renowned soprano Lynn Eustis\, who sang the role of Anne in the work’s U.S. premiere in 2007 and the LHS performance in 2016\, will be joined by guest artists on piano\, violin\, cello\, and clarinet. For more information and tickets\, visit www.cantemus.org.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/cantemus-chamber-chorus-presents-annelies-based-on-anne-franks-diary/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T210000
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CREATED:20231228T220921Z
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SUMMARY:CAAL 2024 LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS – Tickets Are On Sale!
DESCRIPTION:Dragon\, an emblem of strength\, vitality\, wealth\, and auspiciousness in Chinese culture\, symbolizes the start of a vibrant and prosperous 2024\, the Year of the Dragon! The Lunar New Year Spring Festival\, joyously celebrated by Chinese\, Koreans\, and among other Asian communities worldwide\, has become a part of Lexington’s rich cultural heritage. \nThis year’s festival has attracted nearly 40 performance groups from Lexington and the greater Boston area\, eager to participate in the gala. Selecting among a range of original and high-quality performances\, the Spring Festival Gala Event Committee put together a program guaranteed to delight the audience. The Gala will also feature a lively culture fair\, offering an array of food and drinks\, interactive activities for all ages\, and some delightful surprises. \nOur partners for this year’s Gala include the Lexington Economic Development Office\, the Town of Lexington\, Cary Library\, Cary Library Foundation\, Lexington Historical Society\, the Korean-American Organization of Lexington (KOLex)\, and the Lexington Chamber of Commerce. \nHurry\, as tickets for the Gala are selling fast! Click on the ticket purchase link now and join us in celebrating the Year of the Dragon. Part of the ticketing proceeds will be donated to the Cary Library ChiRP project. \nWe look forward to seeing you on January 21! \n  \nDate: January 21\, 2024 \nTime: 5 – 7 pm Culture Fair\, Food for Purchase and More \n7 – 9 pm LNY Celebration Performance Gala \nVenue: Lexington High School\, 251 Waltham Street\, Lexington\, MA \nTicket price: $20/person \nTicket purchase link: \nhttp://caal-ma.org/lny2024/buytickets/
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/caal-2024-lunar-new-year-celebrations-tickets-are-on-sale/
LOCATION:Lexington High School\, 251 Waltham Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T193000
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SUMMARY:Open Rehearsals with the New Director & Conductor of the Lexington Pops Chorus
DESCRIPTION:Lexington Pops Chorus is excited to welcome Maxwell Evrard as its new director and conductor. Max will begin the spring semester with two non-audition open rehearsals on January 23 and 30\, 7:30 pm\, in Clark Hall of Hancock Church\, 1912 Mass Ave\, Lexington. The spring concert will be held on May 17 and 18. Please check our website Lexpops.org for more details. \nMaxwell Evrard currently directs the choruses and teaches music at Somerville High School and is the choir director at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Lexington. He holds a Bachelor’s of Music from DePaul University and a Master’s in Music Education from Florida State University. He has received multiple grants to compose and perform his original music. His students have consistently performed at NAfME Nationals\, All-Eastern\, All-State\, and at the district level. His teaching is influenced by his musicology interests and experiences\, and he draws from a wide range of musical genres to show his students\, singers\, and audiences the true nature of music as the universal emotional language. He has performed as a singer\, pianist\, and instrumentalist in a wide variety of roles\, and loves to play banjo in the clawhammer style\, although some would debate whether that is performance or disturbance. Max lives in Lexington with his partner Elena who sings locally and teaches voice at Harvard\, his 1 year-old daughter Luisa\, and his two dogs\, Bowie and Bongo.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/open-rehearsals-with-new-director-conductor-of-lexington-pops-chorus/
LOCATION:Hancock Church\, 1912 Massachusetts Ave.\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T054709
CREATED:20240126T023826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T023826Z
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SUMMARY:Stay & Play Summer Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Ready to plan your summer fun? You don’t have to go far! Join Lexington-based organizations to learn about their program\, employment\, and volunteer opportunities.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/stay-play-summer-showcase/
LOCATION:Lexington Community Center\, 39 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Recreation &amp%3B Community Programs":MAILTO:recdept@lexingtonma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T054709
CREATED:20231215T134403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T134403Z
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SUMMARY:Discover Girl Scouts in Lexington (K)
DESCRIPTION:Lexington kindergarteners and their adults are invited to a free Girl Scout “try-it” event on Thursday\, January 25th\, at 6:30 PM in the Fiske Elementary School cafeteria. Siblings are welcome. Let us know if you’re attending at gsema.org/eventrsvp2. \nUnable to attend or have an older child and want to learn more? Please visit gsema.org/moreinfo\, and a council staff member will be in touch. \nNew to Girl Scouts? We got you. Our comprehensive overview\, All About Girl Scouts\, covers nearly every question\, from membership fees to badges\, uniforms\, and activities—and beyond! Download yours at gsema.org/en/get-involved/be-a-girl-scout.html.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/discover-girl-scouts-in-lexington-k-2/
LOCATION:Fiske Elementary School\, 8 Porter Ln\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts":MAILTO:su387lexington@gsema.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T054709
CREATED:20240105T002813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T002813Z
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SUMMARY:Frederick Douglass and the Reimagination of American Democracy in the Civil War Era: An Evening with Historian David Blight
DESCRIPTION:Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Blight will explore Frederick Douglass’s role as a prose poet of democracy\, from his transformation as an advocate of the proslavery Constitution to the antislavery Constitution in the 1850s and how he interpreted the revolutionary transformations of emancipation and Reconstruction. \nDavid Blight is Sterling Professor of History and Director of the Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery\, Resistance\, and Abolition at Yale University. He is the author of several highly acclaimed books\, including Race and Reunion: The Civil War in American Memory and Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom\, which won the Pulitzer Prize for history. \nFrederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom will be available for sale and signing at the event. This event is co-sponsored by the Lexington Lyceum Advocates\, the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington (ABCL)\, and the Lexington Historical Society.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/frederick-douglass-and-the-reimagination-of-american-democracy-in-the-civil-war-era-an-evening-with-historian-david-blight/
LOCATION:Lexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Lyceum Advocates":MAILTO:info@lexlyceum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T220000
DTSTAMP:20260507T054709
CREATED:20240126T023512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T023512Z
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SUMMARY:The Concord Orchestra presents "Spanish Passions & Nordic Vistas"
DESCRIPTION:The Concord Orchestra\, directed by guest conductor Robert Lehmann\, performs a program of Georges Bizet’s Carmen Suite No. 1\, Edouard Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole\, and Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No. 3. Charles Dimmick is the violin soloist for Symphonie Espagnole. \nViolinist Charles Dimmick enjoys a varied and distinguished career as a concertmaster\, soloist\, and chamber musician. Praised by the Boston Globe for his “cool clarity of expression\,” Charles is one of New England’s most sought-after orchestral musicians. He is co-concertmaster of the Boston Pops Esplanade and concertmaster of both the Portland Symphony and the Rhode Island Philharmonic. In the summers\, Charles can be found serving as the concertmaster of the New Hampshire Music Festival. Charles has appeared as guest concertmaster for the Arizona Music Fest and the Winston-Salem Symphony. A frequent soloist\, Charles has garnered praise\, packed houses\, and received standing ovations for what the Portland Press Herald has called his “luxurious and stellar performances” and his “technical and artistic virtuosity.” \nConductor Robert Lehmann is Professor of Music and Director of Strings Studies and Orchestral Activities at the University of Southern Maine School of Music where he conducts the Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra and the Portland Youth Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his duties at USM\, he is the Music Director of the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra and the White Mountain Bach Festival in New Hampshire. \nThe orchestra performs two Spanish-themed pieces by French composers: George Bizet’s Carmen Suite No. 1 and Edouard Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole. Both pieces premiered in 1875. The Lalo was originally composed for the Spanish violin virtuoso Pablo de Sarasate. The Carmen Suite No. 1 includes some of the most familiar tunes from the popular opera. \nFinnish composer Jean Sibelius’ music is inspired by the lakes and forests of his native country\, the long winter nights\, and the endless summer days when the sun never sets. Finnish folk music also influenced his music\, as demonstrated by the dance rhythm at the beginning of the first movement of Symphony No. 3\, as well as the lovely slow melody in the second movement. Audiences in 1907 when the work premiered\, who expected music more like his romantic Symphony No. 2\, were surprised by Sibelius’ relatively restrained third symphony. \nTickets for adults and seniors are $25. Admission for youth under 18 is free. For tickets and information\, call 978-369-4967 or visit www.concordorchestra.com.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/the-concord-orchestra-presents-spanish-passions-nordic-vistas/
LOCATION:51 Walden\, 51 Walden St\, Concord\, MA\, 01742
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord Orchestra":MAILTO:ticketmanager@concordorchestra.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T220000
DTSTAMP:20260507T054709
CREATED:20240119T073534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T073534Z
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SUMMARY:Halalisa Singers - Be the Change: Songs of Courage and Inspiration
DESCRIPTION:Boston-based world music vocal ensemble The Halalisa Singers led by artistic director Mary Cunningham presents Be the Change: Songs of Courage and Inspiration on Saturday\, January 27\, 7:30 pm at First Parish of Arlington\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA. The group is joined by pianist Trevor Berens\, percussionist Bertram Lehmann\, and soprano soloist Jessica Tunick Berens. Tickets are available for $25 at www.halalisa.org. For more information\, email info@halalisa.org. \nBe the Change presents music exploring the legacies of important change agents such as Mahatma Gandhi\, Martin Luther King Jr.\, Bob Dylan\, James Weldon Johnson\, and Naomi Judd. The show features music by composers of color from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds \nIndonesian composer Ken Steven’s arrangement of the Indonesian folk song “Hela Rotan” tells of the traditional game of tug of war played by the people of Maluku\, which upends our usual notions of competition by focusing on cooperation and togetherness rather than winners and losers. Rousing arrangements and reworkings of traditional spirituals by two African-American composers\, Rollo Dilworth (“Let Me Fly”) and Dr. Brandon A. Boyd (“Sign Me Up”)\, use biblical references to convey messages of hope\, community\, and freedom. The energetic “TaReKita\,” written by Indian-American composer Reena Esmail for a choir comprised of homeless individuals\, uses onomatopoeic vocal sounds to imitate the Indian drum or tabla. Gene Glickman’s arrangement of Chilean composer Sergio Ortega Alvarado’s protest song “El Pueblo Unido (The People United)” stresses the triumph that can be achieved through unity. African-American composer Marques L.A. Garrett’s gorgeous choral piece “My Heart Be Brave” uses the words of civil rights activist James Weldon Johnson to deliver a stunning message of courage and perseverance during dark times. In the composer’s words\, “In the midst of discrimination\, our heart—the core of our being—must lead us into rightful change.” \nPopular music can also produce powerful music of change\, and there’s no better example than “The Times They Are A’Changin’\,” written by Bob Dylan as an anthem of change during the turbulent sixties. The harmonic and stylistic elements of Adam Podd’s arrangement add new poignancy to the timeless classic. The Judds hit “Love Can Build a Bridge” is presented via Kirby Shaw’s arrangement of the emotionally moving song about unity and togetherness in the face of trouble. \nSoprano section leader and accomplished coloratura Jessica Tunick Berens will be joined by her husband\, Halalisa accompanist Trevor Berens\, for a set of inspiring tunes including “Children Will Listen” from Into The Woods by Stephen Sondheim and “You’ve Got To Be Carefully Taught” from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific. Jessica also sings an exquisite extended solo in beloved choral master Nick Page’s “Choose to Bless the World\,” which urges us to use our own personal power in positive ways. \nThe program also features Elizabeth Norton’s arrangement of Shlomo Carlbach’s “Return Again / Hashivenu (Return Us)\,” which interweaves two songs with themes of resilience and renewal; Troy Robertson’s djembe-accompanied “In Meeting We Are Blessed;” Sten Kallman’s arrangement of traditional Haitian folk song “Wangol” sung in Haitian Creole; and the concert’s title song\, Laura Farnell’s “Be the Change\,” which adapts texts from Ghandi\, Martin Luther King Jr.\, the Bible\, original lyrics\, and “This Little Light of Mine.”
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/halalisa-singers-be-the-change-songs-of-courage-and-inspiration/
LOCATION:First Parish Arlington\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02474\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Halalisa Singers":MAILTO:info@halalisa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T220000
DTSTAMP:20260507T054709
CREATED:20240126T023525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T023525Z
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SUMMARY:The Concord Orchestra presents "Spanish Passions & Nordic Vistas"
DESCRIPTION:The Concord Orchestra\, directed by guest conductor Robert Lehmann\, performs a program of Georges Bizet’s Carmen Suite No. 1\, Edouard Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole\, and Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No. 3. Charles Dimmick is the violin soloist for Symphonie Espagnole. A pre-concert talk by the conductor is scheduled for Saturday at 7:15 p.m. \nViolinist Charles Dimmick enjoys a varied and distinguished career as a concertmaster\, soloist\, and chamber musician. Praised by the Boston Globe for his “cool clarity of expression\,” Charles is one of New England’s most sought-after orchestral musicians. He is co-concertmaster of the Boston Pops Esplanade and concertmaster of both the Portland Symphony and the Rhode Island Philharmonic. In the summers\, Charles can be found serving as the concertmaster of the New Hampshire Music Festival. Charles has appeared as guest concertmaster for the Arizona Music Fest and the Winston-Salem Symphony. A frequent soloist\, Charles has garnered praise\, packed houses\, and received standing ovations for what the Portland Press Herald has called his “luxurious and stellar performances” and his “technical and artistic virtuosity.” \nConductor Robert Lehmann is Professor of Music and Director of Strings Studies and Orchestral Activities at the University of Southern Maine School of Music where he conducts the Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra and the Portland Youth Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his duties at USM\, he is the Music Director of the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra and the White Mountain Bach Festival in New Hampshire. \nThe orchestra performs two Spanish-themed pieces by French composers: George Bizet’s Carmen Suite No. 1 and Edouard Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole. Both pieces premiered in 1875. The Lalo was originally composed for the Spanish violin virtuoso Pablo de Sarasate. The Carmen Suite No. 1 includes some of the most familiar tunes from the popular opera. \nFinnish composer Jean Sibelius’ music is inspired by the lakes and forests of his native country\, the long winter nights\, and the endless summer days when the sun never sets. Finnish folk music also influenced his music\, as demonstrated by the dance rhythm at the beginning of the first movement of Symphony No. 3\, as well as the lovely slow melody in the second movement. Audiences in 1907 when the work premiered\, who expected music more like his romantic Symphony No. 2\, were surprised by Sibelius’ relatively restrained third symphony. \nTickets for adults and seniors are $25. Admission for youth under 18 is free. For tickets and information\, call 978-369-4967 or visit www.concordorchestra.com.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/the-concord-orchestra-presents-spanish-passions-nordic-vistas-2/
LOCATION:51 Walden\, 51 Walden St\, Concord\, MA\, 01742
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord Orchestra":MAILTO:ticketmanager@concordorchestra.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T054709
CREATED:20240119T071322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T072921Z
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SUMMARY:LHS Follies 2024
DESCRIPTION:LHS Follies is an annual musical theater showcase produced by the Lexington High School choruses. Since 2014\, choral students have been joined by LPS faculty & staff in a fun and moving night of song and dance. This year’s show will be comprised of all 21st-century musicals and will feature the music of Pasek & Paul (The Greatest Showman\, Dear Evan Hansen).
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lhs-follies-2024/
LOCATION:Lexington High School Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T054709
CREATED:20240119T072541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T072617Z
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SUMMARY:LPS Winter Band Concert #1
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Lexington Winter Band Concerts! The first concert on January 29th will feature the LHS Wind Ensemble\, LHS Symphonic Band\, Diamond Gr. 6 – 8 Bands\, and the 5th Grade Bands from Fiske\, Estabrook\, and Hastings. See the link to purchase tickets!
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lps-winter-band-concert-1/
LOCATION:Lexington High School Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T054709
CREATED:20240119T072744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T072859Z
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SUMMARY:LPS Winter Band Concert #2
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Lexington Winter Band Concerts! The second concert on January 30th will feature the LHS Wind Ensemble\, LHS Concert Band\, Clarke Gr. 6 – 8 Bands\, and the 5th Grade Bands from Bowman\, Bridge\, and Harrington. See the link to purchase tickets!
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/lps-winter-band-concert-2/
LOCATION:Lexington High School Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T054709
CREATED:20240112T014302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T014302Z
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations: "Affordable" Housing — What is it\, and how much do we need?
DESCRIPTION:We will screen the short animated film\, “Segregated by Design” at 6:30 pm. This film is based on Richard Rothstein’s book The Color of Law. \nWhat is “affordable housing”? Who uses it and why do we need it in Lexington? How will the actions we take as a Town impact our community and the broader housing crisis in Massachusetts? The evening’s panelists will answer these questions from personal\, Town\, and State perspectives and then invite you to consider how much affordable housing Lexington needs. \nRegister here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/W_5CG76tnR-CjbB6QYhacw \nModerator: State Representative Michelle Ciccolo \nPanelists: \nJack Cooper: Board member of the Housing Corporation of Arlington and the retired Executive Director of the Massachusetts Union of Public Housing Tenants \nChris Kluchman: Acting Director of the Community Services Division\, and Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) \nTiffany Payne: Affordable housing advocate and member of Affordable Housing Trust \nElaine Tung: Chair\, Affordable Housing Trust
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/community-conversations-affordable-housing-what-is-it-and-how-much-do-we-need/
LOCATION:Follen Church Community Center\, Lexington\, Massachusetts\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Lyceum Advocates":MAILTO:info@lexlyceum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T054709
CREATED:20231201T132605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T134346Z
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SUMMARY:Discover Girl Scouts in Lexington (K)
DESCRIPTION:Lexington kindergarteners and their adults are invited to a free Girl Scout “try-it” event on Thursday\, February 1st\, at 6:30 PM in the Maria Hastings Elementary School cafeteria. Siblings are welcome. Let us know if you’re attending at gsema.org/eventrsvp2. \nUnable to attend or have an older child and want to learn more? Please visit gsema.org/moreinfo\, and a council staff member will be in touch. \nNew to Girl Scouts? We got you. Our comprehensive overview\, All About Girl Scouts\, covers nearly every question\, from membership fees to badges\, uniforms\, and activities—and beyond! Download yours at gsema.org/en/get-involved/be-a-girl-scout.html.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/discover-girl-scouts-in-lexington-k/
LOCATION:Maria Hastings Elementary School\, 8 Porter Ln\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts":MAILTO:su387lexington@gsema.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260507T054709
CREATED:20240201T012519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T012519Z
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SUMMARY:John Quincy Adams: Reluctant Abolitionist\, at the Lexington Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:As a Harvard alumnus\, diplomat\, U.S. President\, member of Congress and attorney before the Supreme Court\, John Quincy Adams had a unique relationship with slavery. Prickly and curmudgeonly\, he danced with abolitionists\, but never became one himself. However\, Adams did harbor an intense hatred for the arguments of Southern slaveholders\, and eventually found himself in the center of America’s greatest struggle. \nInformed by Adams’ revealing and often tormented musings from his vast diary\, hear from local historian Jeffrey Denman as he weaves a unique and gripping account of John Quincy Adams’ battle with slavery\, while exploring the many fault lines in American society that led to the Civil War. Included are the dramatic showdowns in the House of Representatives and Supreme Court\, as well as Adams’ attempts at outsmarting Southern politicians and his efforts to keep slavery at the forefront of Congressional activities. \nCopies of Denman’s new book\, John Quincy Adams: Reluctant Abolitionist\, will be available for sale. \n$10 Lexington Historical Society members\, $15 nonmembers
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/john-quincy-adams-reluctant-abolitionist-at-the-lexington-historical-society/
LOCATION:Lexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Historical Society":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260507T054709
CREATED:20240202T012332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T012332Z
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SUMMARY:White Lotus: A Live Musical Performance with the film “The Goddess”
DESCRIPTION:Composer\, vocalist\, and instrumentalist Min Xiao-Fen is one of the world’s leading performers on the pipa\, the stringed lute that has been an integral part of Eastern musical culture for millennia. Her latest album\, White Lotus\, engages with a relatively more recent art form\, presenting a reimagined soundtrack to director Wu Yonggang’s 1934 silent film The Goddess. In a duet with the innovative guitarist Rez Abbasi\, Min infuses spirited life and soulful nuance into actress Ruan Lingyu’s iconic but still controversial film portrait. Min will employ an array of traditional Chinese instrumentation and her exquisite voice to live score an English language-subtitled screening of this screen gem\, considered one of the best-known films of China’s cinematic golden age.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/white-lotus-a-live-musical-performance-with-the-film-the-goddess/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum\, 33 Marrett Rd.\, 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:20240203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T054709
CREATED:20240119T073238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T073238Z
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SUMMARY:Valentines Workshop
DESCRIPTION:OUR ANNUAL VALENTINE-MAKING EVENT IS BACK! \nWe provide everything you need\, and you bring your ideas and create the valentine. \nThere are two options: \nCOLLAGE on Saturday\, February 3rd from 9 am-12 pm (all ages\, not a drop-off event). \nPRINTMAKING on Sunday\, February 4th from 1-4 pm (ages 16+). \nRegistration is required and the cost is $5 for Collage and $15 for Printmaking. More information can be found at www.munroecenter.org/valentines.
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/valentines-workshop/
LOCATION:Munroe Center for the Arts\, 1403 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420
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