The Umbrella Arts Center is proud to partner with the Town of Concord Visitor Center and DEI Commission to celebrate the sacrifice of Concord’s native son, George Washington Dugan, who served in the Massachusetts 54th during the Civil War. On FRIDAY JULY 16, 7PM, join us for a free public screening of the Oscar-nominated film GLORY, about […]
Event Neighborhood: Concord
Glory for George, Freedom Unfinished Weekend July 13-16, 2023, Concord, MA
This weekend series of high-engagement events for visitors and locals alike seek to honor the legacy of Concord native son, George, Washington Dugan on the 160th Anniversary and his heroic sacrifice as a member of Massachusetts, 54th the first all-black regiment of the Civil War. For the first time in 160 years, Concord will publicly […]
The Color Purple (Musical)
The Umbrella Stage Company presents the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer-winning classic novel, The Color Purple, and the 1985 film by Steven Spielberg. The inspirational story set in the early 1900s follows a young woman, Celie, as she journeys through her childhood experiencing joy, despair, anguish, sisterhood and self-realization to find her voice and […]
Stand Up for Ellen, Robbins House
Free event celebrating the 200th Birthday of Concord’s native daughter, educator and activist, Ellen Garrison. Presented by Robbins House and the first official event of the Concord 250 Celebration. Holy Family Church and Concord Town House. Suitable for all ages.
The Colored Museum
MAY 20-JUNE 5 Fridays & Saturdays 8PM; Sundays 3PM SEE BELOW FOR BAY STATE BANNER EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS OFFER The Colored Museum has electrified, discomforted, and delighted audiences of all colors, redefining our ideas of what it means to be Black in contemporary America. Its eleven “exhibits” undermine Black stereotypes old and new and return to the […]
