Previewing Lexington Symphony's 2013-2014 Season

The 'Music of Masters' themed season promises to pay homage to distinguished composers.

Lexington Symphony has released details of its 2013-2014 season, which promises to pay tribute to distinguished composers like Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky. On the heeels of a season that saw several commissions, this season will carry the theme of "Music of Masters," according to a press release, and pay homage to classical music's most prized composers and musical geniuses. “After an incredibly successful 2012–2013 season participating in the celebrations for Lexington’s 300th anniversary by commissioning three unique works, Lexington Symphony is looking toward a new season featuring one of the most defining compositions in Western civilization,” said Music Director Jonathan McPhee, looking ahead to a …

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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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Five Things: Festival Night Festivities

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

1. Holiday Bazaar: It starts today and runs through the weekend. The Lexington Historical Society's Holiday Bazaar at the Depot is a sale of holiday gifts and arrangements with entertainment and treats for all ages. 2. Holiday Pops: Lexington Symphony’s Holiday Pops concerts are this Friday, Nov. 30 at 4 and 8 p.m., brings a touch of magic to town, coinciding with Lexington Holiday Festival Night and the lighting of the trees up and down Mass. Ave. 3. Santa Claus Coming to Town: According to the Chamer of Commerce's annual Festival Night schedule, Santa Claus will come to town for a holiday tree-lighting ceremony at Depot Square, which begins at 6:30 p.m. with the sounds of the Master Singers of Lexington. 4. And At the Library... Over at …

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Tree Lightings, Craft Fairs, Lemony Snickett and 'Rumors'

Here's a look at five things to do this weekend in and around 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 in Lexington and beyond. 1. Festival Night in Lexington Where/When: Lexington Center; 4 to 10 p.m., Friday, Nov. 30 Why Go: Santa Claus and local authors are coming to town, while Mass Ave merchants will stay open late and the Lexington Symphony will perform a pair of Holiday Pops concerts at 4 and 8 p.m.. Pricing: Free 2. Rumors Where/When: Concord Carlisle Regional High School, 500 Walden St, Concord; 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 30 and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 Why Go: CCHS Drama students present Neil Simon’s …

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Fall Fairs, Concerts, Photography and a Flag Retirement Ceremony

A roundup of some of this weekend's activities around the Lexington area.

t’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. Fall Fair – First Church Bedford Where/When: First Church of Christ Congregational, 25 Great Rd, Bedford; 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 9 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10 Why Go: This year’s Fall Fair will feature Christmas and holiday decorations in the Yuletide Treasures Room, as well as handcrafted items, baked goods, used books and toys and white elephants. Fairgoers can also enjoy a light dinner and desserts on Friday evening, and dessert & coffee Saturday. …

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Lexington's 300th: It's Finally Here

The big, nine-month birthday bash kicks off this weekend with festivities throughout town. We're breaking down the what, the when, the where and the how.

Tomorrow begins a celebration 300 years in the making.  From the sold-out opening ceremonies on Saturday morning through the Lexington Symphony’s world premiere on Sunday afternoon, this weekend marks the start of a nine-month birthday bash celebrating the town’s tercentennial anniversary. With events going on across town throughout the weekend, we're breaking down the what, the when, the where and the how. Opening Ceremony: Attendees of the sold out opening ceremonies will enjoy Lexington's talented musicians, singers, poets, performers, and a few surprises before the Cary Hall crowd migrates over to LHS for a community sing-a-long of "Happy Birthday." Where: Cary Memorial Building 1605 Massachusetts Ave. and Lexington High School, 251 …

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Lexington's 300th Opening Activities, Art and Opera in Conord

Five things to do this weekend in the Lexington area.

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 around town. 1. Lexington 300th All-Town Picnic & Country Fair Where/When: Hastings Park, Mass Ave & Worthen Rd, Lexington; 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 22 Why Go:  Lexington’s Country Fair will highlight the past, present and future with activities that range from old-fashioned colonial field games to more modern contests. A raffle table is in the works with original creations by Lexingtonians. Quilted works, handcrafted pillows, and accessories will be available. Pricing: Free 2. 12th Biennial Art-a-Blooming in …

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Five Things To Do This Weekend: June 1 to 3

A roundup of what's going on 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. LHS Landscaping Plant Sale Where/When: Lexington High School, 251 Waltham St, Lexington; 9 a.m., Saturday, June 2 Why Go: Because there's a huge variety of plants from committee gardeners' own gardens, and they're priced to sell. As well, if you bring some potted, healthy donations from your own garden, you can take away one plant of your choice for free. Pricing: Free to go 2. Lexington Symphony Concert in the Round Where/When: Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts …

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Week in Review: March 18 to March 24

A look back at the week that was in Lexington.

Monday was the day many had been waiting for: The Board of Selectmen decided about a use for the Busa Farms property and moved to move forward with a request for proposal to operate a community farm on the town-owned parcel in East Lexington. Later in the week, Patch caught up with Recreation Director Karen Simmons to get the recreation reaction to the selectmen’s decision not to include a playing field on the nearly eight-acre parcel. Simmons said they’ll keep looking for land elsewhere in town, and consider some out-of-the-box ways of improving utilization of existing playing fields. Our Best of Patch Readers’ Choice poll this week sought your favorite place to work out in Lexington, and Get In Shape for Women edged out Fitness Together…

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