The Bedford Town Calendar

Join the Friends of the Bedford Council on Aging for trip to the Wang center to see this exciting performance. Depart from the town hall parking lot at 10:45 AM and return at approximately 2:45 PM 'twas the night before is an exhilarating spin on the beloved Christmas tale, and the Circus du Soleil's first ever Christmas production in New England . Payment is required upon sign-up. It's $105 per person for this fantastic flurry of excitement, Christmas cheer, thrilling acrobatics and hugely lovable characters that create a new holiday tradition for families to cherish. Sign up today at the

Join the Concord Band as it presents its annual Holiday Pops concert. The concert includes holiday favorites, a sing-a-long and a performance by trumpet soloist Richard Givens.

Holiday Artisans Fair adds a new dimension to Bedford's annual Tree Lighting celebration and Winter Walkabout on December 3 A Holiday Artisans Fair sponsored by the Bedford Cultural District and the Gallery Committee @ First Parish in Bedford will take place from 3 to 6 pm on Saturday, December 3, inside the historic meeting house on Bedford Common. First Parish is fully accessible using its Elm Street Entrance. More than two dozen local artists, craftspeople (and an author!) will exhibit and sell original work by local artists along with jewelry, crochet animals, stained glass, scarves, and mittens. The Gallery Committee's

Join The Umbrella Arts Center and The Old Manse under the light of the full moon on December 7. Come by to partake in a lantern-making craft, enjoy hot chocolate by the bonfire while listening to moon-inspired stories, and then bring your newly crafted lanterns on a silent, meditative walk through the meadow as the moon rises over the trees, led by C.C. King. This event is free and open to the public in the rear of the historic Old Manse at 269 Monument St, Concord! Parking is very limited. Please carpool or walk from town if at all possible and bring a flashlight. NOTE: In the event of

Over thirty years ago, The Auxiliary of Emerson Health began lighting the evergreen tree outside the main entrance in honor and memory of loved ones and significant people who have touched our lives. We continue that tradition this year with a virtual Tree of Lights ceremony on Wednesday, December 7 at 4:30 PM via Zoom. The proceeds from this community-wide event will support Pediatric Care at Emerson Health. Donating a Light or Star is a unique opportunity to help the Auxiliary and recognize someone important in your life: -Pay tribute to a Healthcare Hero. -Remember someone who is gone but

Mark your calendars for Thursday, December 8, for a POMS fundraiser at Flatbread! Bring the family to Flatbread for dine-in or takeout from 5pm to 9pm. The JGMS vocal concert is at 7pm that night, so choristers can enjoy a slice before the performance, or as a reward afterward for a job well sung. Every pizza sold earns money to support student music in Bedford!

The Concord Chorus, conducted by Dr. Kevin Leong, is pleased to present its annual Winter Holiday Concerts on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 2:00 and 5:00 PM at the Middlesex School’s Memorial Chapel, 1400 Lowell Road, Concord, Massachusetts. Please join us to celebrate the return of our holiday concerts with a heavenly selection of music and carols, including a piece by Ukrainian composer Dmytro Bortniansky and works by Palestrina, Brahms, Howells, Rutter, and Copland. The concert also features Assistant Conductor and pianist John Sullivan and organist Jonathan Wessler. Tickets are $30 (general admission), $25 (65+), and $10 (children and students).

The Concord Chorus, conducted by Dr. Kevin Leong, is pleased to present its annual Winter Holiday Concerts on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 2:00 and 5:00 PM at the Middlesex School’s Memorial Chapel, 1400 Lowell Road, Concord, Massachusetts. Please join us to celebrate the return of our holiday concerts with a heavenly selection of music and carols, including a piece by Ukrainian composer Dmytro Bortniansky and works by Palestrina, Brahms, Howells, Rutter, and Copland. The concert also features Assistant Conductor and pianist John Sullivan and organist Jonathan Wessler. Tickets are $30 (general admission), $25 (65+), and $10 (children and students).

Student Recital MCC student singers and instrumentalists will put on a free show as part of the Middlesex Community College A World of Music Concert Series. All are welcome.             Monday, December 12 at 12:30 pm             MCC Concert Hall, Bedford Campus For more information and for directions, please visit https://www.middlesex.mass.edu/worldofmusic/

The Umbrella Stage Company in partnership with Firebird Pops Orchestra is thrilled to announce its first-ever holiday pops concert! Together with the Firebird Vox choir, the orchestra will sweep you away with magical scores from favorite seasonal blockbusters Home Alone and The Polar Express, classic favorites including Sleigh Ride, The Nutcracker, and more! Fun for the whole family--enjoy seasonal favorites at concessions, fun activities for the kids during intermission, and the chance to sing along together in celebration. Don't delay -- grab your first choice for seating today for what is sure to be a magical event! About Firebird Pops The online musical sensation Firebird Pops was born "out of the ashes" of the

Island of Peoples The Lowell Chamber Orchestra will perform this dramatic multimedia oratorio, composed in 2019 by Gabriele Vanoni. Island of Peoples is based on stories of immigrants coming to the United States, and it draws inspiration and material from the stories of the Ellis Island Oral Histories. These interviews include stories of struggle, pain, and sadness, but also of joy, love, friendship, and faith. Saturday, December 17 at 7:30 pm             Donahue Family Academic Arts Center, Recital Hall, Lowell Campus                  All concerts are free and open to the