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October 2021
Tufts Sunday Concert: Octave of Light
More than 4,000 exoplanets have been discovered . . . are any home to life? Composer David Ibbett explores this crucial question in his debut album, "Octave of Light," featured in today's Tufts Sunday Concert Series program. Featuring soprano Beth Sterling, violinist Sophie Wang, and the composer on piano/electronics. This unique project is a musical celebration of exoplanet science, created in collaboration with Roy Gould of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Due to COVID regulations, live audiences at Tufts Music…
Find out more »The Minks, Julie Rhodes at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back The Minks, who performed at the restaurant's first live music night in July 2019. The Minks are known as Nashville's “psychedelic-bloos” band, heavy on rock 'n' roll. The band’s sound has roots from Lou Reed to Patti Smith, to Creedence Clearwater Revival to Hank Williams. Created by front woman Nikki Barber, The Minks released their first full-length record, "Light & Sweet," through Cafe Rooster Records in 2019. Also…
Find out more »Stacey Abrams
Chevalier Theatre presents A Conversation with Stacey Abrams, political leader, voting rights activist, entrepreneur, and New York Times bestselling author. Moderated by WBUR radio's Meghna Chakrabarti, the evening will be a candid conversation and insights on politics, leadership, entrepreneurship, social justice, and being a true voice for change. Designed around worldwide and national events and including questions from the audience and community, this conversation with Stacey Abrams will entertain, inform, and empower. Tickets are $44.50 to $99 through the Chevalier…
Find out more »Making Mondays: Infinity Cards
Mystic Makerspace invites you to its first Making Mondays event of the fall, your chance to gather and be creative! Bring any work-in-progress or make or infinity cards, which are fun, never-ending folding cards. You can give them as greeting cards, or just have them out to fidget with. You will need paper (or card stock), scissors, ruler, glue, and markers or other decorations. The Zoom link will be sent to participants two days before the class, so you must…
Find out more »Senior Knitting and Crochet
The Medford Council on Aging presents its weekly knitting and crochet program at the Medford Senior Center. Join instructor Jean in creating beautiful handmade creations. The program welcomes all levels of experience, from beginners to experts. You may knit or crochet for yourself or for one of many charities.
Find out more »Pumpkin Carving at Wright’s Pond
The Medford Recreation Department invites children ages 6-12 to come to Wright's Pond and carve a pumpkin that will be part of a float in the pond during the city's Halloween Fest on Saturday, October 30. All carving equipment will be provided by the Recreation Department, and Wegmans Food Market is donating 30 pumpkins. Parent/guardian supervision required. This is a free event, but registration is required on the Recreation Department website.
Find out more »Writers’ Workshop
The Medford Public Library Writers’ Workshop meets in a virtual format. The group, which usually meets on the last Wednesday of the month, is always looking for new members so join the group to meet your community’s fellow scribblers and get feedback on your work. For information on how to participate and receive the Zoom link, please contact David Chia at duuchia@gmail.com.
Find out more »Senior Artitude
The Medford Senior Center holds its Artitude class, with Debbie Corleto leading the instruction of various art mediums and projects. You might work in acrylics, watercolor, graphite, pastels, colored pencil, crayons, and more. To sign up for the class, call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010. There is a limit of 16 people per class.
Find out more »Virtual Teen Craft Night: Duct Take Magic Cubes
The Medford Public Library presents a Virtual Teen Craft Night for teens in middle school and high school (grades 6 and up). Tonight's craft is duct tape magic cubes. Learn how to put together your own fidget toy and personalize it with duct tape! Registration through the library website is required in order to receive the Zoom link and materials: https://medfordlibrary.org/event/teen-craft-night-5/ When you sign up, Nicole Perrault of the library staff will contact you to arrange a no-contact pickup for…
Find out more »Cat & Nat Reunion Tour
After two disappointing postponements due to the pandemic, Chevalier Theatre welcomes best friends Catherine Belknap and Natalie Telfer, aka "Cat and Nat," and their live show of motherhood musings. Join Cat & Nat as they shine a witty light on some of the hardest topics in motherhood, all while celebrating this amazing community of women who come from all walks of life but are united in the idea that we’re all just doing the best we can. There will be music,…
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