Author explores Thoreau’s ‘profound sense of the holy’
Henry David Thoreau was an “iconoclast,” but he was “religious to the bone,” according to author Richard Higgins.
Arts
Exhibit reflects ‘the enduring appeal of the vessel in art’
They may be utilitarian containers, but vessels hold a significance beyond their practicality, says artist Nancy Gruskin.
ArtScape exhibit reflects Concordians’ revolutionary spirit in unexpected ways
If you were an artist, how would you respond to the prompt “revolutionary”? The interpretations are on display through July 15.
Baseball games and ‘moving pictures’: 150 years of patriotic celebrations
“A Celebration Heard ‘Round the World” follows the town’s festivities from the first significant event through the Bicentennial.
Players’ June musical presents ‘powerhouse singing’ and ‘poignant message’
“Songs for a New World,” opening June 20, is an abstract musical connected by a theme: the moment of decision.
Photos: West Acton Porchfest returns in its biggest year yet
Now in its sixth year, Porchfest 2025 featured more performances than ever before.
Porchfest returns to West Acton
There will be dancing in the streets on June 14 as the village holds its sixth annual free music festival.
Gratitude for nature’s beauty motivates abstract artist
Former CCHS teacher Liz Wilkinson is showing her paintings at Trinity Episcopal Church’s gallery through June 28.
Three ‘enduring’ rivers inspire Fowler art exhibit
The Acton, Sudbury, and Assabet rivers inspire an exhibit of paintings and other works at the Fowler Library through July 5.
Artist’s floral and landscape paintings celebrate color and light
Walk into Jean Lightman’s studio after a series of gloomy, wet days, and the rainy weather fades into memory.
Orchestra program celebrates relationship of music and dance
The concert titled “Dreaming With Your Feet” takes place May 31 and June 1 at 51 Walden Performing Arts Center.
Writer-in-residence taps into ‘the power and joy of writing’
Fitchburg State University professor Steve Edwards had a sabbatical coming up when the perfect opportunity presented itself.