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Connecting Threads | Exhibition and Reception at Bedford Free Public Library

Bedford Free Public Library 7 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA

Connecting Threads, an exhibition with works by textile artist Joetta Maue and photographer Becky Behar will be on display at the Bedford Free Public Library from March 14 to May 11, 2022. The exhibition explores connections we make throughout our lives, the threads we spin and bonds we create, starting in the nuclei of our families. Joetta Maue’s embroidered fabrics and Becky Behar’s photographs use the element of stitching to construct a visual story of their lives. Their work acts as a document of lives lived and relationships felt. A reception for the artists will be on Sunday, April 10,

Free

Annual Dollars for Scholars Fundraiser halfway to goal

Town of Bedford, MA 10 Mudge Way, Bedford

CSF of Bedford Dollars for Scholars is at the halfway point raising funds for our graduating recipients who will be awarded at the 57th Scholarship Awards Ceremony on May 31, 2022. Many thanks to our Bedford community for the donations already received. If you haven’t donated yet, please do help us reach our goal of $60,000. Donations may be made online—click https://bit.ly/DollarsforScholarsMail-a-thon2022 orscan the QR code. You may also mail a check payable to CSF of Bedford Dollars for Scholars to PO Box 585 Bedford, MA 01730-0585 All donations of $50 or more received by May 5, 2022, will be

Ongoing

Head Over Heels – a Musical Comedy at The Umbrella Stage

The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord

Important Message About Umbrella Stage Schedule Changes April 15 - May 8, 2022 Adapted by James Magruder Concept and Original Book by James Whitty Music by The Go-Go's Directed by Brian Boruta Presented on the Main Stage Head Over Heels is the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place

$15 – $44

Umbrella Arts Open Studios 2022

The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord

The Umbrella Arts Center is home to more than 60 working artists skilled in a variety of fine and applied arts including ceramics, glass, fiber arts, jewelry making, illustration, mixed-media, painting, photography, printmaking, illustration, sculpture, woodworking, writing and more. Since the organization’s founding Studio Artists have been at the heart of making this facility a community asset and wellspring of creative activity. Our annual Open Studios is an incredible opportunity to meet our artists, learn about their process, and share in celebrating their work. In 2021, due to the pandemic, our reimagined Open Studios headed outdoors to The Umbrella’s front

Free

Job Lane House Barn and Yard Cleaning

Job Lane Farm Museum 295 North Road, Bedford

We put the house to bed each fall, and in the Spring, we clean the fireplaces, the windows, and vacuum as well as dust.  We use a non-toxic cleaner that has no smell, and no gloves are needed.  Cleaning supplies are waiting for the house and the barn.  Contact me, 781-275-8794.    Email us at [email protected]  Check out our website too at https://joblanefarmmuseum.org

First Church Bedford to Host Two-Day Rummage Sale Apr 29 & 30

First Church of Christ Congregational 25 Great Road, Bedford

Bedford’s First Congregational Church, 25 Great Road, will host its Spring Rummage Sale on two days this year: 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, April 29; and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30. Admission is free and a $1 donation at the door will benefit the Bedford Food Bank. This year’s Rummage Sale will feature a wide variety of white elephants, books, puzzles, household goods and small appliances, sports equipment, children’s toys and games, and costume jewelry. (No clothing, shoes, or soft goods will be sold.) Free parking available behind the church. We are handicapped accessible. For more information,

Celebration of Life and Memorial Service for Marion J. Bryan

First Baptist Church 155 Concord Rd, Bedford

The family of Marion James Bryan, long-time Bedford resident and substitute teacher at the Bedford Public School System, would like to invite all who knew her to come celebrate her life on Saturday, April 30th 2022, from 2pm to 5pm. Marion was taken from us on December 6, 2021, far too soon and toward the end of pandemic lock-down. Because there were COVID restrictions on public gatherings at the time of her death, we decided to put off her memorial service until after things had eased up and the weather was better. April 30th is that time. The service will

Free

Rock Voices Spring Concert 2022

Town of Bedford, MA 10 Mudge Way, Bedford

Join us for a free outdoor concert on the steps of First Parish Church in Bedford! The Bedford Rock Voices choir will be singing hits from The Eagles, Earth Wind and Fire, The Traveling Wilbury's, and more! Rock Voices is America's Community Rock Chorus.  We are a non-auditioned choir that finds a place for everyone! Concert starts at 4pm on 4/30/2022 (rain date: 4pm on 5/1/2022).

Free
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