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,
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
Join Minuteman Senior Services in May for the Spring Forward Fun Run & Walk! You will have the option of running or walking a 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles) along the route of your choice anytime from May 1 – 8, 2022. Other than the registration fee, there is no fundraising required, however you do have the option to increase your support by setting up an individual or team fundraising page or joining a team. This is a great way to enjoy being outside with friends and family, get some exercise, and support a great cause! The mission of Minuteman Senior Services is to
The Job Lane Farm Museum is located at 295 North Road, in Bedford, and is owned by the Town of Bedford. The museum is open the second and fourth Sundays, May thru October from 2 pm to 4 pm. Free admission for members, otherwise $4 donation, $10 for family. On May 22, Elizabeth Skipper, 18th Century Spinning Interpreter and Susan Luongo are the demonstrators. The Gift Shop is also open. We welcome those interested in volunteering to Greet, Tour Guide or Gift shop attendant. Check us out on: https://joblanefarmmuseum.org
JOB LANE HOUSE TOURS The museum opens on May 8, Mother’s Day, at 2 pm to 4 pm. The Job Lane Farm Museum is located at 295 North Road, in Bedford, and is owned by the Town of Bedford. Members have free admission, otherwise we ask for a $4 donation. If you have not visited us in a while, please know we have a beautiful house and barn, including a Gift Shop. Please plan to visit. Check us out on: https://joblanefarmmuseum.org
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Shawsheen Valley Technical High School welcomes the public to Shawsheen for “A Day of Beauty” on three Tuesdays in May. The visit will start with pampering at the school salon with service from cosmetology students, and then patrons will rendezvous to the Ram’s Head Dining room for a meal and coffee or tea from students in Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management program. The dates for “A Day of Beauty” are Tuesday May 10th, 17th or 24th. Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management and Cosmetology are two-out-of-twenty vocational programs offered at Shawsheen Valley Technical High School. The programs are teaming up to pamper patrons to
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On Tuesday, May 10 at 7 PM the Bedford Center for the Arts Photo Group will welcome back as presenter, BCA member Dennis Rainville to continue his discussion of the Art of Black and White Photography. Dennis is a fine art photographer who enjoys dealing in multiple genres of photography. His work ranges through landscape, still life, long exposure, architectural, focus stacked, time lapse, black and white, and painted photographs. The pictures that he takes are elements that he uses to create a Fine Art Photograph through the use of the digital darkroom. This approach allows Dennis to create works
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Each FREE session is conducted by Mara Briere, MA, CFLE and a co-facilitator: networking skills concrete tools strategies resources Participants become better equipped to manage the changes in the family since a loved one has been diagnosed with a mental illness/behavioral health disorder. Families deserve information and connection since being uprooted by the diagnosis of a lifelong chronic illness is a family member. Join us as we get together and discuss how to make sense of the changes in our families. “Replanting Lives” is a supportive group that meets twice a month, the 2nd Tuesday morning (10:30-noon) at the New
The Town of Bedford operates a drive thru Food Bank service every Thursday, 4:00PM to 5:30PM at 12 Mudge Way, the Yellow Building (rear parking lot). In addition to pantry staples, we provide produce, meat, dairy products as well as feminine care, diapers, household items and pet food. The Bedford Food Bank service is intended for Bedford residents of all ages for whom provision of food and other supplies will support the health and well-being of the household. There is no cost, no preregistration is required, and no identifying information is collected. We also offer a limited delivery program for
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The Bedford High School Performing Arts Department will present its annual Spring Vocal Concert on Thursday, May 12, at 7:00pm in the BHS Auditorium. The Concert Choir, Honors Choir, and student a cappella groups will perform. POMS will be on hand to recognize our graduating seniors, with the presentation of POMS scholarships and a reception with cake in the lobby after the concert. Admission is free, and all are welcome.
Join us for a summer of music by The Beatles! Rock Voices is a non-audition choir (18+) and is open to all. The Bedford Rock Voices choir rehearses on Thursday nights, 7-9pm at the American Legion (357 Great Road, Bedford, MA) and the first rehearsal is Thursday, May 12. You don't have to be a "singer" to join this choir. You just have to love rock and pop music. This summer we're paying tribute to The Beatles. Our fall season will feature completely different music. Please visit RockVoices.com for more information. Rock Voices: healing ourselves and others since 2012!