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A Secret Chord: The Spiritual Songs of Leonard Cohen
The Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen’s most well-loved and ubiquitous work is his 1984 song “Hallelujah.” It tells of a frail and broken King David looking for hope and redemption in music and prayer, and it has one of the most hauntingly beautiful choruses ever penned. The song has been covered by dozens of artists, and has been featured in many films, television shows, and other reviews. It has entered into the English language canon as one of the rare “secular…
Find out more »Words and Music: Medford Family Network
The West Medford Community Center continues its "Words and Music" program, this month highlighting the Medford Family Network family support and parenting education program. In the "Words" portion of the evening, Medford Family Network director Marie Cassidy and some MFN partners will discuss parenting basics and the many ways the MFN helps to enhance the joy in raising young kids in a family-friendly city such as Medford. In the "Music" segment, Arlington vocalist and instrumentalist Rick Silberg returns to the WMCC, joined…
Find out more »Last Day in the Library
The Medford Public Library is hosting a family-friendly sendoff to its 1960 building on High Street (a new library is going to open on the site in 2021). Kids, teens, and all fun-loving folks are invited to come say "goodbye" to the library, play games, enjoy a sundae bar, and sneak a peek in all those corners you've yet to find. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Medford Public Library.
Find out more »Last Night at the Library
Drop in to say your last goodbye to the 1960 Medford Public Library, which is being replaced by a new building that will open in 2021. The Last Night at the Library event will feature an "Own a Piece of the Library" auction, behind the scenes library tours (not necessarily factual), $5 "Sign the Library" selfies, and decorate-your-own bookends. Cash bar. Snacks and sweets. This event is for ages 21 and older. RSVPs appreciated at medford@minlib.net, on the library or Friends…
Find out more »Autumn Handmade Market
The Medford gift shop 4GoodVibes 2 is presenting an Autumn Handmade Market at the American Legion Hall on Winthrop Street. This is a hand-made event only; no direct sales. Vendor applications are available on the event registration web page. 4GoodVibes 2 features locally handmade products in its shop at 392 Main Street in South Medford.
Find out more »Giving Voice: Royall House Annual Benefit
Giving Voice, the annual benefit event for the Royall House & Slave Quarters, will feature a talk by renowned historian Tiya Miles, award-winning author of the book "The Dawn of Detroit: A Chronicle of Slavery and Freedom in the City of the Straits." View the museum interiors, enjoy refreshments on the lawn, and hear remarks by Miles, a professor of history at Harvard University and author of five books of history and one novel. Miles was the co-winner of the prestigious…
Find out more »Sculpture Revealing Community Event
Tufts Park Community Garden, with help from the Medford Arts Council, invites the community to the unveiling of a sculpture being created by artist Patrick Brennan for installation in the garden. There will be activities for kids and a mosaic stepping stones workshop with Emily Bhargava for adults.
Find out more »Medford Arts Council Community Reception
Save the date for the Medford Arts Council's Community Reception at Tufts Park in South Medford. More details will be announced. (Rain date: Saturday, October 5.)
Find out more »Romantica Milonguera at Ultimate Tango
Ultimate Tango in Medford Square presents and evening of music and dance featuring the Argentine orchestra Romantica Milonguera, which is on a world tour spanning more than 15 countries. Pianist Tomas Regolo leads the 10-person orchestra. Tickets are $60 to $90 and are available through Eventbrite.
Find out more »Scribble Showdown
Real Good Touring proudly is bringing Scribble Showdown to Chevalier Theatre for the first time. Five of YouTube’s biggest animators will compete head to head in an improv animation game show. Watch as Arin Hanson (Egoraptor) and the audience put Odds1Out, JaidenAnimations, Rubber Ninja, and Domics through a series of competitive drawing games, old and new. Who will win the crown? Who will crumble from the pressure? Who will try to charm the audience for bonus points? Find out at…
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