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SUMMARY:Louisa May Alcott and the Journey to Universal Enfranchisement
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Concord Town House to celebrate an auspicious moment in our history: March 29th marks 145 years to the day that Louisa May Alcott\, famed authoress of Little Women and hundreds of other literary works\, became the first woman of Concord to cast a vote in a Town election! \nJoin in the excitement within the very room in the Town House where voting took place\, support the brave band of 19 other women who also voted for School Committee on that triumphant day\, and revel in the newfound empowerment these women achieved by actively participating in democracy as never before! \nLeading the march to the ballot box will be Jan Turnquist – Executive Director of Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House\, world-renowned Living History portrayer of Miss Alcott\, and a Concord resident – who will also speak to and lead a discussion of the meaning of enfranchisement for Concord residents then and now. Also participating in the voting re-enactment will be Concord’s own Joe Palumbo\, portraying Judge Hoar — and hopefully you\, too! \nThis event\, which is dedicated to the ideals of liberty\, personal agency\, and universal suffrage\, is free and open to all. Light refreshments served.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/louisa-may-alcott-and-the-journey-to-universal-enfranchisement/
LOCATION:Concord Town House\, Monument Square\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:Concord250 Event: Concord Orchestra performance "American Heritage"
DESCRIPTION:The Concord Orchestra\, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow\, is thrilled to perform “American Heritage” concerts as part of the Concord250 celebration.  Performances are on Saturday\, March 29 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday\, March 30 at 2:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden.  We are excited to present a world premiere of A Beacon of Hope by Jeff Beal\, commissioned by the orchestra for the celebration!  Jeff Beal\, the composer of the new work\, is an Emmy-winning composer of soundtracks for films and television. \nOther American compositions on the program are Florence Price’s brilliant Symphony No. 3\, Leonard Bernstein’s festive Candide Overture\, and The Liberty Bell March by John Phillip Sousa. \nWe look forward to performing with Richard Sebring\, principal horn of the Boston Symphony Orchestra\, playing Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 3 and his own short work composed for the occasion\, The White Cockade. Richard Sebring remarks\, “It’s always a great pleasure to make music with my friends in the Concord Orchestra\, especially in 51 Walden\, the site of many artistic experiences in my youth. And I look forward to collaborating with Zeke Fetrow\, who will bring unbridled energy to these performances.” \nFlorence Price\, a 1906 graduate of New England Conservatory\, was the first African-American woman to be recognized as a symphonic composer. Her expressive Symphony No. 3 \, written in 1938 and 1939\, includes melodies inspired by spirituals and a dance called a juba that was brought to the southern United States by African slaves.  Its premiere was in 1940\, but it was neglected until it was performed again in 2001.  It remained unpublished until 2008\, and it was not until recently that it was re-discovered and played more frequently. \nDr. Sam Woodhead\, trombone soloist of The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” Concert Band\, will lead a workshop on Sousa performance for musicians in the orchestra. Pre-concert discussions by Zeke Fetrow and other musicians involved in the performance are planned for Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. \nTickets for adults and seniors are $25. Admission for youth under 18 is free. For tickets and information\, call 978-369-4967 or visit www.concordorchestra.com \n“The Shot Heard Round the World”\, a National Guard Heritage Painting by Domenick D’Andrea\, Courtesy the National Guard Bureau
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-event-concord-orchestra-performance-american-heritage-2/2025-03-29/
LOCATION:51 Walden Performing Arts Center\, Walden Street 51\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:Concord250 Concord Orchestra: “American Heritage”
DESCRIPTION:March 29 – March 30\n(All Day Event)\nSaturday March 29\, 2025 8 PM (7:15 PM pre-concert conductor talk) \nSunday March 30\, 2025\, 2:30 PM \nPast\, Present\, Encore! \nWe are delighted to embark on our second season with Music Director Zeke Fetrow and invite you to join us for a fascinating 2024-2025 season showcasing beloved masterpieces from the classical repertoire\, rediscovered gems\, and exciting contemporary works. We explore music from the era of Mozart and Beethoven to that of living composers Beal\, Kurth\, Marquez\, and Tarrodi. \nWe welcome back guest conductor Alyssa Wang in a program featuring Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suites and cello soloist Aron Zelkowicz. \nIn March 2025 we will present American Heritage concerts as part of Concord’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution\, featuring Concord native Richard Sebring\, principal French horn with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a new work we’ve commissioned by composer Jeff Beal for the occasion. \nWe look forward to seeing you this season! Bring the whole family; youth attendance is free. \nVisit our website for details on how to subscribe and to learn more about the programs\, soloists\, and guest conductor. If you missed our performance of Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture last season (or just want to hear it again)\, click here to watch a clip. \nMarch 29 and 30\, 2025 • American Heritage\nBernstein: Candide Overture\nBeal: Commission Celebrating Concord 250\nMozart: Horn Concerto No. 3 – Richard Sebring\, French horn\nSebring: The White Cockade – Richard Sebring\, French horn\nSousa: A Sousa Surprise!\nPrice: Symphony No. 3 \nConcord Orchestra\nwww.concordorchestra.com \nP.O. Box 381\, Concord\, MA 01742 \n(978) 369-4967 \nAll concerts at:\n51 Walden St\, Concord\, MA 01742 \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Acton-Boxborough\, Bedford \, Carlisle\, and Concord local cultural councils\, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-concord-orchestra-american-heritage/
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