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November 2024
African Art Lecture Series
The Medford Public Library concludes its second Sunday series of online lectures meant as an introduction to African Art, its variety of forms, the depth of its history, and how it became an important player first in Western culture and continues to be important in a global world. Today's session will focus on 21st century African photography, looking at photos currently on exhibit at the Fitchburg Art Museum, "Africa Rising," as well as that part of the backstory centered on…
Find out more »Tufts Sunday Concert: Music of the Jewish World
Today's Tufts Sunday Concert Series program is "Music of the Jewish World - Turkey, Syria, and Brooklyn, N.Y." It will be performed by Beth Bahia Cohen on violin and yayli tanbur and guests Tev Stevig, oud, tanbur, and bendir; Ezgi Kurt, voice; and Stefanos Athinaios, percussion. Free to the public with no tickets required; also viewable via Tufts Music Live Streaming.
Find out more »Freddy and the Freeloaders at Great American Beer Hall
Great American Beer Hall welcomes Freddy and the Freeloaders for live music following today's Patriots-Bears game. Fred Ellsworth, a veteran country singer known for his Telecaster playing and soaring vocals, fronts the band, which also includes Mic Pesaturo (guitar, vocals), Jim Gregoire (bass, vocals) and DC Carter (drums, vocals).
Find out more »Community Sing for Resilience and Potluck Dinner
Medford nonprofit Down By Riverside invites the community to a Community Sing for Resilience and Potluck Dinner at Arts Collaborative Medford. Down by Riverside describes the event as "a gathering of voices, hearts, food, and hope," adding, "In these challenging times, we can all use a little harmony and a chance to come together in community. Music and shared meals have the power to lift our spirits, bring us closer, and remind us that we are not alone. No experience necessary…
Find out more »Martha Stewart: The Cookbook Tour
Chevalier Theatre invites you to an evening with the one and only Martha Stewart celebrating her landmark 100th cookbook, “MARTHA: The Cookbook.” To honor the release, Martha will be in conversation with moderator Joanne Chang, the chef and owner of Flour Bakery in Boston and Cambridge and the James Beard Foundation Award winner for Outstanding Baker, 2016. Martha will highlight her favorite recipes, sharing the inspiration behind the collection in this cookbook, and reflections on her legendary, trailblazing career. Tickets…
Find out more »Senior Knitting and Crochet
The Medford Council on Aging presents its weekly knitting and crochet program at the Medford Senior Center. Come make beautiful handmade creations. The program welcomes all levels of experience, from beginners to experts.
Find out more »International Conversations for Seniors
The Medford Council on Aging presents its weekly International Conversation gathering, offering conversation and topics from countries around the world with Ariane.
Find out more »Maker Space Badging: Sewing
The Medford Public Library is giving patrons the training they need to "check out" the library's Maker Space just like its study rooms. With this session on sewing, you can earn a "badge" and gain more exclusive access to the Maker Space and its contents. Once a course is complete, your library card will note you have more access to the Maker Space so you can "borrow" the room when it is available. For ages 16 and over. Register through…
Find out more »Grades 4-5 Book Club: The Luminous Life of Lucy Landry
The Medford Public Library's book club for fourth- and fifth-graders meets in the Maker Space to discuss "The Luminous Life of Lucy Landry" by Anna Rose Johnson. The book is available for pickup at the Children’s Desk. Please note that this event is only for those in grades 4 or 5. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Teen Maker Night
The Medford Public Library presents its monthly Teen Maker Night. Create, break and build things in the Maker Space. The event is for teens in middle school and high school to learn and create. There are no assigned projects in this program; it is designed for you to come in to explore and experiment with different making tools. RSVP through the library's online calendar.
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