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5 Things: A May Day Celebraiton and Colonial Community Sing

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

1. Third Annual Revolutionary Revelry Opens Today: Opening events feature dancing around the Maypole and a Colonial Community Sing from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Depot. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Lexington 300th Anniversary Celebration Committee at 12 p.m. at Cary Hall, the Council on Aging Board at 3 p.m. at the Senior Center, the Trustees of Cary Library's executive committee at 5 p.m. at the Cary Memorial Library, the Recreation Committee at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office Building and the the Town Celebration Committee at 7 p.m. at the DPW Building. 3. A Child’s Garden of Verses and Needle Arts: The Lexington Arts and Crafts Society's Needle Arts Guild is open through …

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Everything You Need to Know About Lexington Open Studios

More than 70 Lexington-affiliated artists will participate in the fifth annual Lexington Open Studios this weekend.

Dozens of Lexington-affiliated emerging and professional artists and artisans will be exhibiting across town from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28, as part of the fifth annual Lexington Open Studios. Through this two-day event, 78 artists will discuss and demonstrate their work in home studios, at the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society and at the Community Space at the Munroe Center for the Arts. For addresses and maps to all of the studios, click on the PDF posted to your right. Lexington Open Studios attendees will also have the chance to win a $250 gift certificate to purchase LOS art by picking up a ticket at all locations and then visiting any, or all, home studios to deposit the tickets in designated …

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5 Things: Art, Public Speaking and Public Meetings

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on April 18 in Lexington.

1. Fifty Shades of Color: The Decorative Arts Guild Annual Show, Fifty Shades of Color, is open from 12 to 4 p.m. today at the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society. The exhibit features inspirational decorative art for the home, arranged in vignettes to demonstrate how color and decorative accents are an integral part of all home décor. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Economic Development Advisory Committee at 8 a.m. at Cary Hall and the Recreation Committee's Lincoln Park Subcommittee at 4 p.m. at the Town Office Building. 3. Lexington Toastmasters Weekly Meeting: Is at 12 p.m. today at Cambridge Savings Bank. 4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more information and …

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5 Things: LEF Fundraiser Tickets are Going Fast

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on April 16 in Lexington.

1. Lexington Education Foundation’s “Down and Derby” Tickets Expected to Sell Out: This year’s event, with a Kentucky Derby theme, scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 (with a VIP pre-party starting at 6 p.m.) and new auction items are being added as tickets begin to sell out.  2. Today In Public Meetings: According to the town website, the only public meeting posted for today is the Housing Partnership subcommittee at 7:30 p.m. at Cary Hall. 3. Back Door Gallery, Art Nook: Looking for something to do during the remaining days of your winter vacation? The Lexington Arts and Crafts Society has created a second gallery, to be open year-round to showcase the works of the artists and craft persons of LACS guilds. The new gallery, located at…

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5 Things: A Taste of Battle Road

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

1. The Man and the Road that Started America: At 5 p.m. today, Busa Wine & Spirits on Mass Ave will hold a tasting for two of the region's most patriotic brewing companies: Battle Road and Sam Adams. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the 2020 Vision Committee at 7:45 a.m. at the Town Office Building and the Board of Assessors at 8:30 a.m., also at the Town Office Building. 3. Fifty Shades of Color: The Decorative Arts Guild Annual Show, Fifty Shades of Color, is open from 12 to 4 p.m. today at the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society. The exhibit features inspirational decorative art for the home, arranged in vignettes to demonstrate how color and decorative accents are an …

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5 Things: Fifty Shades of ... Color

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on April 9 in Lexington.

1. Fifty Shades of Color: The Decorative Arts Guild Annual Show, Fifty Shades of Color, is open from 12 to 4 p.m. today at the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society. The exhibit features inspirational decorative art for the home, arranged in vignettes to demonstrate how color and decorative accents are an integral part of all home décor. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Tourism Committee at 11:30 a.m. at the Town Office Building, the Fund for Lexington Board at 4:30 p.m. at the Town Office Building, the Communications Advisory Committee at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office Building, the Human Services Committee at 7:30 p.m. at Cary Hall and the Conservation Commission at 7:30 p…

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Five Things: Town Meeting Resumes Tonight, LHS Band Festival Concert

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on March 27 in Lexington.

1. Town Meeting Resumes Tonight: At 7:30 p.m. at Cary Memorial Hall. 2. Band Festival Concert: All three of Lexington High's bands will perform at 7:30 p.m. at LHS. According to the event description, highlights will include: the Wind Ensemble’s premiere of Mark Miller’s Ebony Seasons, a new work inspired by Vivaldi’s Four Seasons featuring clarinetists Tom Jeon, Kyuil Lee, Ed Shin, and Phil Jung; they will also play Michael Gandolfi’s Vientos y Tangos. As well as the Concert Band’s performance of Percy Granger’s I’m Seventeen Come Sunday and John Philip Sousa’s The Liberty Bell and the Symphonic Band performing Frank Ticheli’s Joy and Warren Benson’s Ginger Marmalade. 3. The Art of Adornment: The Lexington Arts and Crafts Society's …

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Five Things: Town Meeting, an Art Exhibit and Baseball

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on March 20 in Lexington.

1. Town Meeting's Back in Session: At 7:30 p.m. tonight at Cary Hall. 2. The Art of Adornment: The Lexington Arts and Crafts Society's Polymer and Beading Guild has opened its newest exhibit, "The Art of Adornment," featuring pieces that either theoretically or literally may be worn. Check it out from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at LACS. 3. Babe Ruth Registration is Open: The Lexington Babe Ruth League is conducting online registration for the Spring 2013 season for 13 to 15-year-old players. To register a player or to request to manage, coach or otherwise volunteer, visit: http://lexington.baberuthonline.com. 4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more information and engagement, like Lexington Patch on Facebook. Over there, we'll be asking …

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Five Things:

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Feb. 25 in Lexington.

1. Five Elements - Ceramics and Photography Show: Several photographers and potters from the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society have interpreted the elements for pieces on display in this new exhibit at LACS. Check it out between 12 to 4 p.m. today. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Greenways Corridor Committee at 4:30 p.m. at Cary Hall and the Board of Selectmen at 7 p.m. at the Town Office Building. 3. Rotary Club of Lexington Meeting: Is at 12:15 p.m. at Waxy O'Connors. 4. Do You Get Daily, Weekly and Breaking News in Your Inbox? If the answer to that question was "No," then you're missing out and need to click here to sign up for the Patch Newsletter. 5. Lovely Day: …

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Hockey, Arts and an MLK Day Look at Diversity Local Public Schools

Rounding up some of this weekends happenings in Bedford, Concord and Lexington.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. 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. 1. Lexington Arts and Crafts Society Student Show Where/When: Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, 130 Waltham St, Lexington Why Go: It's an exhibition of original work by adults and teens, beginners and advanced of students enrolled in LACS educaiton programs across a variety of mediums. Pricing: Free 2. Hockey Night in CC Where/When: The Edge Sports Center of Bedford, 191 Hartwell Rd, Bedford Why Go: It's the first annual Hockey Night in CC, the girls team playing rival Acton Boxboro at 5:20 p.m. and the boys…

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