Lexington Student Art Show to Open April 2

The art show opening and auction scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m. that night at Cary Hall.

  Artwork created by Lexington Public Schools students, in mediums ranging from the classic to the technology-based, will be on display at the Cary Memorial Building from Tuesday, April 2 through Saturday, April 6. The K-12 District Art Show will open at 6:30 p.m. on April 2, according to a press release from the Friends of Lexington Music, Art and Drama Students (FOLMADS), and the exhibit will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. that Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 6. According to the press release: Artwork will be exhibited from all classes, including those classes that are technology-based (animation, web design, and TV production). A student/faculty art auction will also be held at …

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Five Things: Concerto Concert, Minuteman Technical Institute Open House

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on March 12 in Lexington.

1. Concerto Concert: At 7:30 p.m. tonight at Lexington High School, Kyu Il Lee, one of the winners of the 2013 concerto competition, will perform Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in c minor, Allegro scherzando, accompanied by the Lexington High School Chamber Orchestra. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee at 9 a.m. at the Town Office Building, the Tourism Committee at 11:30 a.m. at the Town Office Building, the Town Seal Committee at 2 p.m. at the Town Office Building, the Conservation Commission at 7:30 p.m. at Cary Hall, the Noise Advisory Committee at 7:30 p.m. at Cary Hall and the School Committee at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Office …

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Five Things: Lexington High Choral Concert, Meetings and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on March 6 in Lexington.

1. Choral Concert: Lexington High School’s Madrigals, Concert Choir, Women’s Chorus and Mixed Chorus will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Lexington High. Included in the program is a performance of Michael Gandolfi’s “Winter Light,” Francis Poulenc’s “Gloria” and Poulenc’s “Un Soir de Neige.” 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Capital Expenditures Committee at 8 a.m. at Cary Hall, the Council on Aging at 3 p.m. at the Senior Center, the Trustees of Cary Library at 5 p.m. at Cary Memorial Library, the Town Celebrations Committee at 7 p.m. at the DPW Building, a Town Meeting Members Association informational meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Clarke Middle School and the Planning Board at 9 …

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Making Music: LHS to Host One Festival, Compete in Another

Lexington High vocal music will host the Boston Area Youth in Harmony Festival this Saturday, while the LHS jazz combo will compete in Berklee College of Music’s 45th High School Jazz Festival.

This Saturday will be a busy one for many of the musically inclined from Lexington High. Vocals will be the main attraction here in Lexington, while jazz will be the genre of choice this Saturday in Boston, according to a pair of press releases. Boston Area Youth in Harmony Festival LHS vocal music will host the Boston Area Youth in Harmony Festival this Saturday, March 2, culminating with a concert performance at 7:30 p.m. featuring Vocal Revolution (formerly the Sounds of Concord), as well as two award-winning barbershop/pop style groups, Downtown Crossing and Foreign Exchange.   According to a press release introducing the festival, the Boston Area Youth in Harmony Festival affords area high school students the opportunity to attend …

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Five Things: A Little History, a Little Mermaid and a Little More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Feb. 1 in Lexington.

1. Turning Mill and Estabrook School: A Retrospective: At 8 p.m. tonight at the Lexington Depot, the Historical Society is hosting a lecture by Anne Grady, architectural historian, and Sally Zimmerman, preservation expert, as part of a continuing series of programs on Lexington’s Mid-Century Modern Heritage. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, there are no public meetings posted for today. 3. Little Mermaid, Jr: At 7 p.m. tonight at Jonas Clarke Middle School, students will present "The Little Mermaid, Jr." General admission is $10. 4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more information and engagement, like Lexington Patch on Facebook. Over there, we'll be asking questions, looking for feedback and continuing the …

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Five Things: The Little Mermaid Jr., A Selectman Candidate and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Jan. 31 in Lexington.

1. The Little Mermaid, Jr: Clarke Middle School students will be performing "The Little Mermaid, Jr.," at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the school, located at 17 Stedman Road. General admission's $10. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Tourism Committee at 8 a.m. at the Town Office Building and the Appropriation Committee at 7:30 p.m. at Cary Hall. 3. Meet Joe Pato, Candidate for Selectman: Joe Pato, the candidate for selectman, is hosting a meet-and-greet at 11 a.m. this morning at Sweet Thyme Bakery. 4. Attention Lexington Business Owners: Follow these easy steps laid out in this video to claim your business listing on Patch, and you'll be able to check stats on ratings, …

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Five Things: Winter Band Festival I, Meetings and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Jan. 23 in Lexington.

1. All Town Winter Band Festival I: At 7:30 p.m. tonight at Lexington High School, the LHS Symphonic Band, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble will perform, along with Diamond Middle School, Estabrook, Hastings and Fiske elementary schools. Musical selections include works by composers John Williams, Michael Colgrass, and Gary Gilroy. Costs $5.  2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Tourism Committee's Antony Working Group at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office Building, the Town Celebrations Committee at 7 p.m. at the DPW Building, the Recreation Committee at 7 p.m. at the Town Office Building, the Planning Board at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Office Building and the Community Center Task …

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Five Things To Do This Weekend: May 11 to 13

A look at what's going on this weekend in and around Lexington.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Lexington Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities you'll want to take part in this weekend in Lexington and beyond. 1. Citizens World Fair Where/When: Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Ave.; 5:30 p.m., Friday, May 11 Why Go: Citizens Bank inside the Stop & Shop is hosting an evening of cultural celebration and discovery. People of all ages can enjoy cultural activities, songs, dance and live performances from local cultural groups and organizations.  A Ping Pong exhibition by Citizens Banker Jane Chui, 2010 US Open Sandpaper Champion will be featured. Pricing: $3 2. Yellow Balloon…

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Announcing the Second Annual FOLMADS Auction

Support the Lexington Public Schools performing arts programs on Friday, May 11.

The following announcement was provided by the Friends of Lexington Music, Art and Drama Students (FOLMADS). The second annual FOLMADS Art Auction will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, May 11 at the Lexington Depot, with art works and classes up for bid to benefit the Friends of Lexington Music, Art and Drama Students. Enjoy an afternoon of light refreshments, music and fine art at the second annual FOLMADS Art Auction. Auction items include photographs, paintings, and ceramics by Lexington Public School’s talented Fine Arts Faculty and juried pieces by students. In addition to works of art come bid on a custom made collage and a bookmark making class--perfect for a birthday party or gals get together. All proceeds will benefit the …

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