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Sustainable Solutions: Documentary Photographers Explore the Climate Crisis

The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord

The Umbrella Arts & Environment and The Umbrella  Visual Arts programs, in partnership with the Concord, MA-based Social Documentary Network/ZEKE Magazine, present an exciting new exhibition of world-class documentary photography emphasizing long-term sustainable solutions to the climate crisis including the Indigenous People’s Burn Network in the western United States; Nemo’s Garden in Italy — the world’s first underwater greenhouse; the African Women Rising’s Permagarden Program in Uganda, and others. The exhibition is inspired by the Spring 2022 issue featuring projects by Kiliii Yuyan, Giacomo d'Orlando, Sarah Fretwell, and veteran climate journalist Antonia Juhasz. Opening Reception Friday, July 8, 6:00-7:30 pm ET Free public reception with remarks by curator Glenn Ruga, Arts

Free

Benefit Concert for Ukraine

First Parish Bedford 75 The Great Road, Bedford

The incredibly talented singer, Jesse Ruben, www.jesseruben.com, will be performing a benefit concert, August 7th at 4 PM in the First Parish Church of Bedford.  Jesse is a Brooklyn singer/songwriter and performed on the Today Show. This fundraising event is hosted by the Inz family, Bedford residents.  Donations will be accepted to purchase medical supplies for the people of Ukraine.  Bedford for Ukraine will forward 100% of the donations to Ukraine Forward, www.ukraineforward.org.

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