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Weekend Planner: Comedy, Concerts, Plays and Benefit Dinners

Rounding up some of the weekened's activities 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. LHS Amnesty Benefit Dinner Where/When: Church of St. Brigid, 2001 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington; 6 p.m., Friday, April 26 Why Go: The LHS chapter Amnesty International will host its annual benefit dinner, supporting V-Day, a global activist organization that aims to stop violence against women and girls. Learn more about their mission here: http://www.vday.org/home. Pricing: $10 at the door, $10 for adults and $7 for students 2. Green Spaces from Boston to Bedford Where/When: 10 Mudge Way, Bedford; 7:30 p.m…

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Weekend Planner: Music and Dancing Options Abound

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

Editor's Note: Patriots' Day weekend festivities will be posted separately. 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. Tom Yates and the Workingman's Band Where/When: Concord's Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Sq, Concord; 8 p.m., Friday, April 12 Why Go: Tom Yates and the Workingman's Band will be playing classic rock hits from the 1950s and 60s. Pricing: Free 2. Lexington Symphony Explores Third-Stream Fusion: Classical/Jazz Where/When: Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington; 8 p.m., Saturday, April 13 Why Go: Lexington Symphony Music…

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Sax Superstar to Perform at LHS Jazz Festival

The Lexington High School Jazz Festival Concert, to be held this Friday, April 12, will feature special guest guest baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan.

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Weekend Planner: Patriots' Day Festivities Begin, Holocaust Remembrance

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. "Margaret Fuller in Love:" Megan Marshall Speaks about Her New Biography Where/When: Concord Free Public Library, 129 Main St, Concord; 7 p.m., Friday, April 5 Why Go: Pulitzer finalist Megan Marshall will give a presentation on "Margaret Fuller in Love" at the Concord Free Public Library.The event celebrates the publication of Marshall's "Margaret Fuller: A New American Life." A festive Italian dessert reception and book signing follow the presentation. Pricing: Free 2. Meriam's Corner Exercise Where/When…

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5 Things: LPS Student Art Show Opens Tonight

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on April 2 in Lexington.

1. K-12 District Art Show, Opening and Auction: The Lexington Public Schools annual K-12 District Art Show will open at 6:30 p.m. tonight at Cary Hall, featuring artwork from all classes, including those classes that are technology-based. A student/faculty art auction will also be held at the same location in the lobby, with proceeds to benefit FOLMADS (Friends of Lexington Music Art and Drama Students). 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, there are no public meetings posted for today. 3. Stump! Trivia: You can play at 7 p.m. tonight at Aloft Lexington. 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 …

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Weekend Planner: Easter Fun, Jesus Christ Superstar and More

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.Jesus Christ Superstar! Where/When: Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts, 40 Stow St, Concord; 8 p.m., Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30 Why Go: Propelled by a stirring score, by turns driving and majestic, satirical and tender, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR illuminates the transcendent power of the human spirit with a passion that goes straight to the heart. Pricing: $22 in advance, $25 at the door 2. Easter Egg Hunt Where/When: First Baptist Church, 1580 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington; 10 a.m., Saturday, …

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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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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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Weekend Planner: Lectures, Concerts and the Passion of Christ

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. Cronin Lecture: Separation of Church and State in America Where/When: Follen Community Church, 755 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington; 8 p.m., Friday, March 22 Why Go: This Cronin Lecture on Separation of Church and State in America will feature guest speaker Richard Parker, an expert on religion, politics and public policy from the Kennedy School. Faith Ferguson, the Follen Church archivist and curator/archivist for the Arlington Historical Society, is also a featured speaker. Pricing: Free 2. Third Annual West…

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Lexington Students Win Prizes in National Art Competition

National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards were announced recently.

At least four students who live or learn in Lexington have won prizes in the National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Lexington native Phoebe Britton, a senior at the Landmark School, was recently named a Gold Award winner for her “Self Portrait,” a charcoal illustration.  In a press release, Landmark Headmaster Bob Broudo called Britton’s work “outstanding” and said it was excited to see the work recognized on a national level after earning a Gold Key in the Massachusetts Scholastic Art and Writing Awards last month. Britton was not the only local student honored. According to the Globe, 92 Massachusetts students were honored, representing 58 schools and 44 cities and towns. Among them, according to the Globe, are:   Congratulations to…

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