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SUMMARY:18th Century Living History and Games Day
DESCRIPTION:What was life actually like in Lexington at the time of the American Revolution – who lived here\, what did they do\, and did anyone actually have time for fun? Stop by the Visitors Center and meet a variety of reenactors showcasing different trades and perspectives of the time\, as well as some favorite historic toys and games for all ages! \nThis event coincides with Lexington PorchFest\, so be sure not to miss performances by our own Lexington Historical Society Singers and Dancers\, performing 18th century music and dance! \nFree!
URL:https://lex250.org/event/18th-century-living-history-and-games-day/
LOCATION:Lexington Visitor’s Center\, 1875 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family Friendly,Free,Music
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SUMMARY:Porchfest
DESCRIPTION:Porchfest is a fun grassroots community music festival where musicians jam on front porches\, patios\, driveways\, and backyards and you can wander around the neighborhood\, soaking up free music and local vibes! It’s the perfect chance for talented folks to share their tunes with neighbors and for everyone to rediscover their neighborhood in a fun new way!
URL:https://lex250.org/event/porchfest/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Family Friendly,Food,Music,Outside
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T193000
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CREATED:20240612T140148Z
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SUMMARY:Vive La France! Concert by Lexington Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Antheil | McKonkey’s Ferry Overture\nRavel | Piano Concerto in G Major\nClayton Stephenson\, piano\nBerlioz | Symphonie Fantastique \nAll ages. \nFrance helped America succeed in overthrowing a repressive monarchy which began what is known as the Age of Revolutions in a Global Context\, 1760-1840. This program is inspired by the French influence on the success of the American Revolution\, and also marks a turning in point in the revolution that France helped finance – Washington’s famous crossing of the Delaware and attack of the Hessian mercenaries in New Jersey on Christmas Day.
URL:https://lex250.org/event/vive-la-france-concert-by-lexington-symphony/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 44106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20241002T143337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T143337Z
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SUMMARY:Lexington's 1st Indigenous People's Day Event
DESCRIPTION:12-3pm: Free event will have music\, dancing & storytelling \n12-1 pm: Redhawk Singers & Dancers \n1:15-2:15pm: Haudenosaunee Creation Story by Storyteller Tina Square
URL:https://lex250.org/event/lexingtons-1st-indigenous-peoples-day-event/
LOCATION:Lexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Dance,Family Friendly,Free,Outside
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T193000
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CREATED:20241010T144403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T144403Z
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SUMMARY:Diwali Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, Indian Americans of Lexington (IAL) puts on a Diwali event full of food\, mehndi\, multi-cultural performances\, and of course a dance party for the audience to join in on the artistic expression. \nThis year with the 250 celebration approaching\, Diwali feels even more important. Diwali is a time for Indians of all backgrounds to celebrate and commit ourselves to making choices that move us toward enlightenment and away from ignorance and vice. While the Indian community revels in its shared cultural history and experiences\, our true sense of belonging comes from our willingness to care for each other despite our differences. \nWith belonging redefined in enlightened Diwali-inspired terms\, this year we want to extend a special invitation to each of our fellow Lexington community members\, regardless of background\, to come and celebrate Diwali\, 250 years of a America’s great multi-cultural experiment\, and strengthen our bonds of belonging and cooperation as we head into November together. \nPlease join us at Cary Hall for a joyful dinner from Nirvana\, learning\, and making friends on October 19th from 4pm to 7:30pm. \nTickets are all-inclusive and are available here: https://www.indianamericansoflexington.org/tickets
URL:https://lex250.org/event/diwali-spectacular/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 44106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Dance,Family Friendly,Food,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20240927T201710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T165322Z
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SUMMARY:Drone Show Event
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Light & Liberty with an unforgettable experience as Lex250 presents…Weekend of Light Drone Show Extravaganza! This event marks six months to go until the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and the start of the American Revolution\, April 19\, 2025. \nCLICK HERE FOR FULL EVENT DETAILS
URL:https://lex250.org/event/drone-show-event/
LOCATION:Town Fields\, Worthen Road\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free,Outside
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T170000
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CREATED:20240710T142300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T142300Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Rising Star Quilt Show
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the 2024 Rising Star Quilt Show! Catch a rare glimpse of over 100 unique hand-crafted quilts that will be on display on November 16 from 10 am until 5 pm\, and on November 17 from 10 am until 4 pm at Arlington Town Hall. In celebration of the upcoming Semiquincentennial\, this year’s challenge theme will be “Freedom”. There will also be handmade items available for purchase in the boutique and a café selling beverages and baked goods. Tickets for this year’s raffle quilt “Triangle Party” will be available at the show. This colorful quilt\, a collaborative effort by RSQ members\, will be on display at our show as well. Back-by-popular demand this year are “Small Fiber Works.” These 5”x7” gems\, hand made by members\, sell for just $10 each and will fit easily into a picture frame or can be mailed. They make beautiful and affordable gifts. \nAdmission is $8; children 12 years old and under are admitted free. Visit RSQ’s website for more details. \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://lex250.org/event/2024-rising-star-quilt-show/
LOCATION:Arlington Town Hall\, 730 Mass Ave\, Arlington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T200000
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SUMMARY:Voices on the Green: "Better Together"
DESCRIPTION:Voices on the Green\, First Parish in Lexington’s live storytelling and music series now in its seventh season\, is partnering with the Lexington 250 Celebrations Committee to present the first of four shows that celebrate the 250th anniversary of the conflict on Lexington’s green that is often considered the beginning of the war for independence. But prior to the flashpoint of April 19\, 1775\, the colonists in this town had realized that they were “better together.” \nIn today’s Lexington\, and throughout its history\, friendships\, marriages\, protest groups\, sports teams\, choruses\, fraternal organizations\, houses of worship\, twelve-step programs\, cultural affinity groups\, advocacy groups\, and governments all share the same commonality —they bring people together with the hope that more can be achieved together than alone. In the first of four shows celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Town of Lexington\, our production will focus on how we are “Better Together” as shown in both historic and contemporary Lexington. \nThe show\, featuring six storytellers and four musical performances\, is hosted by award-winning spoken word artist Regie O’Hare Gibson. And for each show\, Voices on the Green partners with a community organization carrying forward work that aligns with the performance theme. The community partner for this show is Lexington Lyceum Advocates\, who are focused on re-energizing the spirit and synergies that come from people gathering in common space to promote dialogue and advance justice in our town. Join us to enjoy an evening when we are all “Better Together.” Doors open at 6:30 pm. All are welcome. \nLearn more: www.voicesonthegreen.org
URL:https://lex250.org/event/voices-on-the-green-better-together-2024/
LOCATION:First Parish Church\, 7 Harrington Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T193000
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SUMMARY:The Will To Live Concert by Lexington Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Ives | Three Places in New England 1st Movement\n(The ‘St. Gaudens’ in Boston Common\, Col. Shaw\n& his Colored Regiment)\nNielsen | Symphony No. 4\nHolst | The Planets \nAll ages. \nWritten in 1916\, Nielsen said the word Inextinguishable sums up his Fourth Symphony – “the elemental will to live …. Music is Life. As soon as even a single note sounds in the air or through space\, it is the result of life and movement.” These three works exemplify the human spirit that was America in the Revolutionary War. The Ives is a very local Massachusetts story. The Nielsen and the Holst were written in the same year and were influenced by what was in the air in WWI – again\, humanity’s desire to live in Freedom from oppression and the forces of evil.
URL:https://lex250.org/event/the-will-to-live-concert-by-lexington-symphony/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 44106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20240612T140710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T140710Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday POPS! Kids POPS!
DESCRIPTION:December 6 & 8\, 2024 Holiday POPS!\nKids POPS! 4:00 PM\nHoliday POPS! 7:30 PM \nSunday matinee (Dec 8) 3:00 PM \nWith Lexington Children’s Chorus and New World Chorale. Program still to be developed.
URL:https://lex250.org/event/holiday-pops-kids-pops/2024-12-06/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 44106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T150000
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CREATED:20240612T140710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T140710Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday POPS! Kids POPS!
DESCRIPTION:December 6 & 8\, 2024 Holiday POPS!\nKids POPS! 4:00 PM\nHoliday POPS! 7:30 PM \nSunday matinee (Dec 8) 3:00 PM \nWith Lexington Children’s Chorus and New World Chorale. Program still to be developed.
URL:https://lex250.org/event/holiday-pops-kids-pops/2024-12-08/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 44106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20241231T165919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T170443Z
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SUMMARY:Lex Lux - Illuminating Lexington!
DESCRIPTION:Neighbors and visitors are invited to make their way to Depot Square with a lantern or flashlight to gather with others and enjoy a night of festive light-making activities and entertainment. \nThere will be a community light sculpture project\, LED spirograph portraits\, an interactive light display\, campfire and hot chocolate\, animated projection mapping onto the Depot building\, and a group drone photo to capture it all! \nSaturday night kicks off two weeks of illuminations along our Cultural District from East Lexington through to Worthen Rd. \nJoin us to bring light during the deep\, dark time of winter & to celebrate our best and brightest 250th anniversary spirit! \n\nThe week beginning Jan. 6 is filled with lantern-making workshops M – F\, 7pm @ Munroe Center for the Arts. These are free\, but registration is requested (munroecenter.org/lexlux).\n\nThe following two weeks will continue with displays along Mass. Ave. leading up to the Chinese Lunar New Year.\n\nmunroecenter.org/lexlux
URL:https://lex250.org/event/lex-lux-illuminating-lexington/
LOCATION:Depot Square
CATEGORIES:Accesibility,Arts,Community Engagement,Family Friendly,Outside
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20241113T144718Z
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SUMMARY:Lexington Pops Chorus presents "In Her Words\, Songs of Courage\, Unity and Freedom"
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord\, The Lexington Pops Chorus presents “In Her Words: Songs of Courage\, Unity\, and Freedom”. \nThis concert\, featuring eminent women composers\, is highlighted by the chorus’s 2013 commission by Gwyenth Walker\, “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere”. \nAlso featured are;\n“Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” by J. Rosamund Johnson/arr. Heather Sorenson\n“Goin’ To Boston”\, arr. Alice Parker\n“Until All of Us Are Free” by Mark Burrows/ words by Emma Lazarus\n“I Dream a World” by Rosephanye Powell/words by Langston Hughes\n“A Psalm of Praise” by Mabel Daniels\n“Give Me Your Tired\, Your Poor” by Irving Berlin/words by Emma Lazarus\nand much more! \nJoin us Friday\, January 17th\, 7:30 pm and Sunday\, January 19th\, 3:00 pm at Hancock Church\, 1912 Mass. Ave. in Lexington. Concert tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Advance tickets may be purchased from members or online at www.LexPops.org (online service charge applies). EBT and WIC card holders may obtain free tickets by emailing Treasurer@LexPops.org. Please check our website\, www.LexPops.org\, for any questions or leave a message with Roseann at (781) 365-0576. \nLexington Pops Chorus is in its 43rd season and enjoys the enthusiasm of singers from over 20 towns. Maxwell Evrard is the chorus’s dynamic new conductor. David Owens\, accompanist\, is in his 20th season with the chorus. Lexington Pops Chorus is a member of The Greater Boston Choral Consortium. \n 
URL:https://lex250.org/event/lexington-pops-chorus-presents-in-her-words-songs-of-courage-unity-and-freedom/2025-01-17/
LOCATION:Hancock Church\, 1912 Massachusetts Ave.\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Community Engagement,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20250103T144406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T144406Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Lunar Chinese New Year Gala: An Enchanting Evening of East-West Cultural Tapestry
DESCRIPTION:2025 Lunar Chinese New Year Gala: An Enchanting Evening of East-West Cultural Tapestry \nJoin us at the 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration Gala in Lexington. The event is hosted by Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL) in partnership with Lexington Symphony and Lex250. We have prepared an unforgettable evening of music\, dances\, and other cultural performances. After more than four decades establishing the Gala as a town-wide tradition\, this year marks the first time the Gala’s theme is dedicated to bridging the East and West—embracing a shared hope for a bright and prosperous future. \nLooking forward to 2025\, this year brings with it the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington\, the first battle of the Revolutionary War. In celebrating this milestone\, Lexington will not only honor its past legacy but also celebrate the continuing revolutionary ideals of unity and inclusivity. In a nation built by immigrants\, these ideals remain essential as we work toward a more perfect union. \nAs we are preparing to ring in the Year of the Snake\, we invite you to join us for this spectacular event. Whether you are a long-time resident of Lexington or a visitor from afar\, the gala promises to be a night of wonder and inspiration. \nThe event is supported in part by Community Endowment of Lexington\, the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Dana Hone Foundation. This town wide event is in partnership with Lexington Symphony and Lex250. \nTo purchase tickets\, watch preview videos and for the latest updates\, visit the website of 2025 Lunar New Year Celebrations: https://caal-ma.org/lny2025/buy-tickets/
URL:https://lex250.org/event/2025-lunar-chinese-new-year-gala-an-enchanting-evening-of-east-west-cultural-tapestry/
LOCATION:Lexington High School\, 251 Waltham Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20250109T155246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T155311Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual MLK Day Concert: Voting with Purpose and Without Fear
DESCRIPTION:The Lexington Human Rights Committee is proud to be hosting a program about the Women of the Movement for the 2025 MLK Day Program. We cordially invite you to be our special guest at this annual tradition celebrating Martin Luther King’s legacy and the iconic human rights movement that continues to draw inspiration for people around the world. Loretta Ross is our speaker this year – thank you to Hemali Shah – Chief Equity Officer and Town of Lexington for supporting this incredible opportunity. Loretta is a seasoned human rights activist – most notable for her work in women’s reproductive justice and her vision for building human rights coalitions. \nProceeds benefit the ABCL Scholarship Fund\nSponsored by the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington \nTickets: $25 General Admission \nClick Here to Purchase Tickets \n 
URL:https://lex250.org/event/3rd-annual-mlk-day-concert-voting-with-purpose-and-without-fear/
LOCATION:Follen Church\, 755 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Children,Community Engagement,Family Friendly,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20241113T144718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T144718Z
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SUMMARY:Lexington Pops Chorus presents "In Her Words\, Songs of Courage\, Unity and Freedom"
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord\, The Lexington Pops Chorus presents “In Her Words: Songs of Courage\, Unity\, and Freedom”. \nThis concert\, featuring eminent women composers\, is highlighted by the chorus’s 2013 commission by Gwyenth Walker\, “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere”. \nAlso featured are;\n“Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” by J. Rosamund Johnson/arr. Heather Sorenson\n“Goin’ To Boston”\, arr. Alice Parker\n“Until All of Us Are Free” by Mark Burrows/ words by Emma Lazarus\n“I Dream a World” by Rosephanye Powell/words by Langston Hughes\n“A Psalm of Praise” by Mabel Daniels\n“Give Me Your Tired\, Your Poor” by Irving Berlin/words by Emma Lazarus\nand much more! \nJoin us Friday\, January 17th\, 7:30 pm and Sunday\, January 19th\, 3:00 pm at Hancock Church\, 1912 Mass. Ave. in Lexington. Concert tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Advance tickets may be purchased from members or online at www.LexPops.org (online service charge applies). EBT and WIC card holders may obtain free tickets by emailing Treasurer@LexPops.org. Please check our website\, www.LexPops.org\, for any questions or leave a message with Roseann at (781) 365-0576. \nLexington Pops Chorus is in its 43rd season and enjoys the enthusiasm of singers from over 20 towns. Maxwell Evrard is the chorus’s dynamic new conductor. David Owens\, accompanist\, is in his 20th season with the chorus. Lexington Pops Chorus is a member of The Greater Boston Choral Consortium. \n 
URL:https://lex250.org/event/lexington-pops-chorus-presents-in-her-words-songs-of-courage-unity-and-freedom/2025-01-19/
LOCATION:Hancock Church\, 1912 Massachusetts Ave.\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Community Engagement,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T203341Z
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SUMMARY:Lex Lux Illumination at the Ellen Stone Building
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lexington Lyceum Advocates and the Lexington Youth STEAM team for an animated *outdoor* light show projected on the Stone Building. Learn about national civil rights heroes and Lexington’s own abolitionists at a building where Lexington residents fought for justice. And while you watch\, enjoy hot drinks and a campfire! \nSponsored by the Lexington Lyceum Advocates\, Lexington Youth STEAM Team\, Munroe Center for the Arts\, Lexington Human Rights Committee\, and the MLK Day of Service Committee.
URL:https://lex250.org/event/lex-lux-illumination-at-the-ellen-stone-building/
LOCATION:Ellen Stone Building\, 735 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Family Friendly,Free,Living History,Outside
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20250109T155845Z
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Day 2025: Women of the Movement
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Special Martin Luther King Day Celebration\nFree and open to all! \nMonday\, January 20\, 2025 at Grace Chapel\, 10-12:30PM \nCelebrate the courageous women of the Civil Rights Movement and their pivotal role in advancing our civil liberties. On the 30th anniversary of Martin Luther King Day as a National Day of Service\, and the 60th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act\, we honor the women whose contributions to justice and equality have often been overlooked. \nRSVP is encouraged\, not required (click this link)  \n✨ Event Highlights: \n\nKeynote Speaker: Loretta J. Ross will be reflecting on the legacy of these trailblazing women. She is Associate Professor at Smith College\, public intellectual\, inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame this year\, and is a 2022 recipient of the MacArthur Foundation Genius Award.\n\n\n\nExhibit: Walk through and discover key figures of the movement\n\n\nActivator Fair: Learn and sign up to take meaningful action in our local community\n\nThis event is sponsored by the Lexington Human Rights Committee\, Town of Lexington-Chief Equity Officer and in collaboration with the MLK Day of Service programming. Don’t forget the MLK Day Concert by ABCL on Sunday\, January 19\, 2025. \nJoin us on January 20\, 2025 as we come together to celebrate\, remember\, and take steps toward building a more just world.
URL:https://lex250.org/event/martin-luther-king-day-2025-women-of-the-movement/
LOCATION:Grace Chapel\, 59 Worthen Rd\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Family Friendly,Free,Lecture,Living History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20250122T212531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T212531Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:CALex (Chinese Americans of Lexington) 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration \nCome join us at Lexington High School for a fantastic celebration of the Lunar New Year on January 26\, 2025\, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM! We’re bringing the spirit of the Chinese New Year to Lexington with a lively event filled with cultural performances\, delicious food\, and exciting activities. \nGet ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of the Lunar New Year with a spectacular showcase of enchanting music and captivating dance performances. Featuring performers aged 5 to 80+\, the program highlights timeless classic songs\, mesmerizing folk dances\, a stunning violin ensemble\, and surprise acts sure to leave you in awe. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of culture and talent! \nIndulge your taste buds in a wide array of mouthwatering Chinese cuisine\, including traditional dumplings\, noodles\, and other delightful delicacies. You’ll have the chance to savor the flavors of authentic Chinese dishes that will leave you craving for more. \nBring your family and friends along to enjoy the festive atmosphere and take part in various activities such as lantern-making\, calligraphy workshops\, and traditional games. There will be something for everyone to enjoy\, from young children to adults.
URL:https://lex250.org/event/lunar-new-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Lexington High School\, 251 Waltham Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Engagement,Dance,Family Friendly,Food,Free,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20240612T141227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T141227Z
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SUMMARY:The Fight For Freedom Concert by Lexington Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Hindemith | Mathis der Maler\nVaughan Williams | Sea Symphony\nAaron Engebreth\, baritone\nMichelle Trainor\, soprano\nNew World Chorale \nAll ages \nThis program focuses on the fight. The Hindemith piece is built around Mathis the Painter’s Fight for Freedom in the 16th Century. One could say it was Hindemith’s thinly veiled protest against what the Nazis were doing in WW2. Hindemith based this work on the triptych painted by Mathias Grunewald in his struggle for artistic freedom in the 16th Century during the repressive policies of the Protestant Reformation. The parallel was all too easily recognized by the Nazis\, and Hindemith escaped to the USA with his life. Ralph Vaughan Williams selected verses from American poet\, Walt Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass” for the first three movements and from his “Passage to India” for the last movement of his Sea Symphony. Whitman uses images of brave sailors exploring the vast oceans as a colorful metaphor for the voyage through life of the human soul.
URL:https://lex250.org/event/the-fight-for-freedom-concert-by-lexington-symphony/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 44106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20240513T202420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T202420Z
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SUMMARY:Dance Around the World
DESCRIPTION:Dance Around the World (DAW) is an event to celebrate the cultural diversity through an evening of International Folk\, Classical and Pop dance.
URL:https://lex250.org/event/dance-around-the-world/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 44106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Dance,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20240612T141417Z
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SUMMARY:The Cost Of Freedom Concert by Lexington Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Still | In Memorium\nLidström | World Premiere\nMats Lidström\, cello\nBeethoven | Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” \nAll ages. \nComposed in 1930\, the Still work memorializes the forgotten black soldiers who died for our country during the Civil War. W.G. Still considered this piece an ode to the unfulfilled promise of true freedom for black Americans. We know that there were black patriots who fought in the Revolutionary War\, seeking freedom for all Americans. In the Battle of Lexington\, one of the most famous black patriots who died in the Battle of Lexington was Prince Estabrook. Cary Hall has the Estabrook Room\, named in his memory. Mats Lidstrom’s composition focuses on a famous speech given by Robert F. Kennedy before he was assassinated during his bid for the American Presidency. The cost he paid for his beliefs is obvious. It is also a World Premiere. Beethoven’s Third Symphony was inspired by what began as the war to free the French from oppression\, only to then go very wrong as its Hero\, turned out to be completely self-interested. In the end\, Beethoven’s belief in Mankind was his final focus in what became the “heroic” symphony.
URL:https://lex250.org/event/the-cost-of-freedom-concert-by-lexington-symphony/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 44106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
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SUMMARY:15th Annual Lexington Open Studios
DESCRIPTION:Two Day\, Indoor & Outdoor Event \n\nVisit Artists in their studios Saturday & Sunday from 11:00 – 5:00\nArtists will open their studios town-wide. See the map on our website for locations.\nMunroe Center for the Arts’ Resident Artists will open their studios and host guest Artists\nLexArt will host Member & Guest Artists\n\nLearn More: https://www.lexingtonopenstudios.org/
URL:https://lex250.org/event/15th-annual-lexington-open-studios/2025-04-05/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Engagement,Family Friendly,Free,Outside
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
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SUMMARY:15th Annual Lexington Open Studios
DESCRIPTION:Two Day\, Indoor & Outdoor Event \n\nVisit Artists in their studios Saturday & Sunday from 11:00 – 5:00\nArtists will open their studios town-wide. See the map on our website for locations.\nMunroe Center for the Arts’ Resident Artists will open their studios and host guest Artists\nLexArt will host Member & Guest Artists\n\nLearn More: https://www.lexingtonopenstudios.org/
URL:https://lex250.org/event/15th-annual-lexington-open-studios/2025-04-06/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Engagement,Family Friendly,Free,Outside
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20250320T231507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T232122Z
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SUMMARY:Lexington Depot Museum Grand Opening and Open House
DESCRIPTION:In April 2025\, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington\, Lexington Historical Society will become Lexington History Museums\, and open a new museum in the very center of town! Our new museum\, The Lexington Depot\, will tell diverse and sometimes surprising stories of people who have lived\, worked\, and played here. Through displays and interactive exhibits\, meet architects\, farmers\, activists\, musicians\, and others who have shaped our town through the years. Join us and discover our shared stories. \nRibbon cutting and opening remarks at 12:00 PM\, followed by an open house until 4:00 PM.
URL:https://lex250.org/event/lexington-depot-museum-grand-opening-and-open-house/
LOCATION:Lexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Community Engagement,Family Friendly,Free,Living History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20250204T175705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T154319Z
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SUMMARY:Lex250 Patriots' Day Weekend Kick Off Press Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Lex250\, Local and State Officials as they kick off the Patriots Day 2025 events with a press conference in front of the Captain Parker Statue on the Lexington Battle Green
URL:https://lex250.org/event/lexington-kick-off-press-conference/
LOCATION:Lexington Battle Green Corner of Massachusetts Avenue & Bedford Street
CATEGORIES:Accesibility,Family Friendly,Free,Outside
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20250204T173205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T124257Z
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SUMMARY:Ken Burns | The American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:  \n*All ticket winners have been notified via email. The event is full and no additional tickets are available.* \nClick Here to read the full press release \n 
URL:https://lex250.org/event/ken-burns-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Battin Hall\, Cary Memorial Building\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave.\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Engagement,Family Friendly,Free,Lecture,Lex250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20240313T173224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T153542Z
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SUMMARY:Reenactment of Paul Revere's Midnight Ride
DESCRIPTION:Lexington was preparing for battle long before British soldiers arrived on April 19th\, 1775. The day before\, Paul Revere and William Dawes\, fellow Sons of Liberty\, rode hard from Boston\, arriving in town just before midnight. Their destination: the home of Reverend Jonas Clarke\, cousin to patriot leader John Hancock. Their mission: To warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams of the impending British raid. Their arrival would start the chain of events leading to armed rebellion on Lexington Green at dawn the next day. \nStart your Patriots’ Day early to see the alarm raised in Lexington! Join Lexington History Museums in partnership with the Lexington Minute Men for a live reenactment of the night’s events at the Hancock-Clarke House\, complete with real horses! \nFREE and open to the public!
URL:https://lex250.org/event/reenactment-of-paul-reveres-midnight-ride/
LOCATION:Hancock-Clarke House\, 36 Hancock Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free,Lex250,Outside
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T051500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T070000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20240313T173301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T153549Z
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SUMMARY:Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington
DESCRIPTION:The Lexington Minute Men will conduct the 250th Anniversary Reenactment of the Civilian Evacuation of the Battle of Lexington and the Battle of Lexington on the Lexington Battle Green on Saturday\, April 19\, 2025. \nAccording to the Lexington History Museums\, on the night of April 18\, 1775\, over 700 British soldiers were sent from Boston to Concord to destroy a store of ammunition and other supplies for an anticipated war. As dawn approached on the fateful following morning\, the town militia of Lexington stood in anxious anticipation to stand in their way. The two groups squared off on the town common\, a single\, mysterious shot rang out\, and the British soldiers opened fire. When the smoke cleared\, eight Americans lay dead\, another 10 were wounded\, and a war for independence had begun. \nEach year\, the Town of Lexington and a dedicated corps of reenactors recreate this event in real time on its original site. This year\, the event will take place on the exact anniversary of the battle. \nThe passionate and committed groups of reenactors muster around 5 a.m.\, and the bell in the Belfry will ring and the Battle will commence at 5:15 a.m. \nAttendees should arrive early!
URL:https://lex250.org/event/reenactment-of-the-battle-of-lexington/
LOCATION:Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free,Lex250,Outside
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062507
CREATED:20250121T202554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T202554Z
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SUMMARY:First Baptist Church of Lexington Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:First Baptist Church of Lexington is holding their annual Patriot’s Day Pancake Breakfast on Saturday\, April 19th from 6 a.m.-10 a.m. “All you can eat” pancakes\, sausages\, orange juice and coffee. Adults $8 Children $5. Proceeds benefit local charities. First Baptist Church is located at 1580 Massachusetts Ave. Lexington\, across from the Police station. \nTickets to be purchased at the door. Cash or Venmo.
URL:https://lex250.org/event/first-baptist-church-of-lexington-pancake-breakfast/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Lexington\, 1580 Massachusetts Ave.\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Family Friendly,Food
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