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Artist Spotlight: Patti Ganek and Lyca Blume

September 15, 2022
Jennifer M. Johnston
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Meet Patti Ganek and Lyca Blume. Patti’s paintings of semi-abstract florals and seascapes seem as if they were created spontaneously from the ether of her imagination. Lyca creates one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces made from unique beads, pendants, and watch movement pieces collected on her travels.


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Stories From Special Collections: Herbert Wendell Gleason

June 18, 2022
Anke Voss
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The Concord Free Public Library’s Special Collections holds a rich and extensive collection relating to Herbert Wendell Gleason (1855-1937), a prominent American landscape photographer and environmentalist. The holdings include close to 7,000 Gleason negatives on glass plates and film, Gleason’s slide lecture “Thoreau’s Country,” albums of Concord, and Thoreau-related images compiled by Gleason himself, as well as correspondence and lecture notes. 


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The Pleasures of Summer in Concord

June 15, 2022
Dave Witherbee
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Concord’s summer is lovely and comforting. Life slows down after the energetic buzz of spring. Relax with photographer Dave Witherbee's stunning photo essay.


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Summer 2022

Arts Around Town Summer 2022

June 15, 2022
Cynthia L. Baudendistel
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Find our what's happening in the arts scene this summer.


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Summer 2022

Artist Spotlight: Max Payne and Nayda Cuevas

June 15, 2022
Stewart Ikeda
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Meet artists Max Payne and Nayda Cuevas. 



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Stories From Special Collections: The Art Collection

March 15, 2022
Anke Voss
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Thanks to the generosity of donors, starting in 1873, the Library immediately began taking in pieces of art along with manuscripts, ephemera, and books. 


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Series of Programs Offers Rich Explorations of Black Past, Present, and Future

March 15, 2022
Jennifer C. Schünemann
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The Umbrella Arts Center has set the stage for a bold season of artistic and cultural programs exploring the experience of being Black in America, yesterday, today, and tomorrow.


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Spring 2022

Artist Spotlight: Steve Imrich and Alexandra Sheldon

March 15, 2022
Marissa Cote
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Meet artists Steve Imrich and Alexandra Sheldon as they talk about their art.


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Spring 2022

Arts Around Town Spring 2022

March 15, 2022
Cynthia L. Baudendistel
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Find out what's happening in the arts this spring!


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Reflections on Concord in Winter

December 15, 2021
Dave Witherbee
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Our New England days lose daylight and might even be a bit bleak at times, but it helps to keep our eyes out for warm colors and interesting nature to brighten our days. Reflections of water and ice often glow. The slanting light of winter and patterns of ice are delightfully complex in contrast with the direct light of summer. 


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