Things to See & Do

Join the CFPL for a fascinating author talk and book signing by award-winning nonfiction author Leila Philip.

In Beaverland, Leila Philip highlights how this "weird rodent with four orange teeth, humanoid hands, poor eyesight, and a paddle for a tail" plays an outsized role in American history and its future, with major economic and environmental contributions.

Attendance is free.

David Gessner is the author of thirteen books that blend a love of nature, humor, memoir, and environmentalism, including the New York Times bestselling All the Wild That Remains. Gessner is a professor at University of North Carolina Wilmington, where he also founded the literary magazine Ecotone. This year marks the 25th anniversary of David Gessner’s Return of the Osprey, which the Boston Globe hailed as “a classic of American nature writing” and chose as one of its top books of the year.

Join Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Edward Larson for a timely forum on his forthcoming book, Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Matters. As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, Larson offers a powerful reexamination of the ideas, debates, and military turning points that made independence possible. 

Concord Art presents another edition of “True Stories Told Live.” Join us for another fabulous evening of storytelling and community!

Maria Ressa is the co-founder of Rappler, the leading digital-only news outlet in the Philippines, known for its fearless reporting and its defense of press freedom. In awarding her the Nobel Peace Prize, the committee recognized her “efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace.” In this timely conversation, Ressa will shine a light on the breakdown of our global information ecosystem and explore how networks of engaged citizens can come together to defend democratic values and hold the line against disinformation and authoritarianism. 

Join artist Brittney Peauwe Wunnepog Walley (Nipmuc) for a forum exploring her installation Chemacheg Menuhki: Paddle Strong at the Concord Museum. Walley will discuss her basket – woven with traditional techniques and layered with Indigenous history – and share the story of the Nipmuc people held in Concord in 1675 before their forced removal. 

Meet local pyrography artist Alissa O’Brien at Artisan's Way as she demonstrates her wood-burning technique and discusses her inspirations and her mission. As an artist, Alissa strives to bring attention to simple events in nature that are frequently overlooked or ignored. It is her mission to provide art that creates an awareness of the importance of the natural world. 

November 2, from 1-4 pm

Panel Discussion: Mother Thinkers

Moderated by Kate Holcomb Hale and Helena Wurtzel

Exhibiting artist Nicole Graev Lipson, author of Mothers and Other Fictional Characters

Don't miss this special Halloween event! Take a tour through historic Sleepy Hollow Cemetery with a Concord Museum guide. Learn about the lives and deaths of past Concordians through stories passed down through the generations. One-mile walk, mostly flat sidewalk or pavement; rain or shine. $15 Members | $20 Non-Members

Delve into the mystical world of Tarot cards through the evocative mixed media sculptures by Elisa Adams. Her captivating series, Formed by the Fates: A Journey through the Major Arcana, interprets the mystical symbolism of 22 of the cards, inviting the audience to embark on a meditative and introspective experience with each unique piece. Complementing this journey, abstract encaustic collages by Athena P. Tasiopoulos ignite curiosity and a serene calm with their mesmerizing neutral tones. Avery S. Bramhall joins us with new oil paintings, completing this vibrant show with a burst of color and bold brushstrokes. SHOW RUNS: Oct 15 – Nov 23