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Thursday, May 9, 2013

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Weekend Planner: Kites Fly in Lexington, Emerson Umbrella Gets Artrageous

Rounding up some of this weekend's goings on 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. HERB and DOROTHY A Documentary Film Where/When: Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, 130 Waltham St, Lexington; 7 p.m., Friday, May 10 Why Go: It's a chance to meet Herbert and Dorothy Vogel, "the most important contemporary art collectors you have never hard of." According to the event description, he is a postal clerk, she is a librarian and their shared passion and discipline defied stereotypes and redefined what it means to be a patron of the arts. Over four decades, the Vogels amassed their collection …

Thursday, December 6, 2012

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Christmas Pageants, Holiday Pops, Model Trains and a House Tour

A roundup of some of the goings on 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. Holy Family Christmas Pageant Where/When: 62 Monument St, Concord; 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 7 and 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 8 Why Go: More than 60 parish youngsters present the Christmas Pageants nder the direction of parishioner and noted musician, Lauren Sprague, assisted by a cohort of teen and adult volunteers. Pricing: Free, but arrive early to get a good seat 2. Concord Band Holiday Pops Where/When: Friends of The Performing Arts in Concord, 51 Walden St, Concord; 8 p.m., …

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 29

Road work, auditions for the Master Singers and more today in Lexington.

1. Road Paving Today: Resurfacing work is scheduled for today on Lincoln Street between Lincoln Field and Worthen Road, and Audubon Road, Hastings Road, Frances Road, a small portion of Winthrop Street. Those roads will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. today for the work that was originally scheduled for yesterday, Aug. 28, but was rained out due to morning showers.  2. Auditions for The Master Singers of Lexington: The Master Singers of Lexington, a group that's been making music here for nearly 45 years, begins auditions for teh 2012-2013 season today at First Parish in Lexington. Rehearsals are on Wednesday nights and the 2012-2013 season includes music of Mendelssohn, Schubert, Mozart, Pergolesi, Fine, Rorem, and Brahms, as well a …

Thursday, December 8, 2011

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Five Things To Do This Weekend: Dec. 9 to 11

A sampling of what's going on in and around Lexington this weekend.

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. Santa Claus is Coming To The Elephant's Trunk Where/When: The Elephant's Trunk Bookshop, 1764 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington; 5:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9 Why Go: Santa will pose for pictures with kids, read "The Polar Express" and participate in a sing-a-long. There will also be crafts, goodie bags and bells from the Big Man's sleigh given out as special keepsakes. Pricing: $25, but pre-registration is required and space is limited. To inquire about availability, email …

Monday, August 29, 2011

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 29

Getting over Irene and back to business as usual today in Lexington.

1. For folks still reeling from the effects of Hurricane Irene, the town website is a solid starting point for information on mitigating the impact of the storm, including a list of tips provided by the Health Division. 2. The Board of Selectmen get back to business tonight, with a meeting at 7 p.m. tonight at the Town Office Building. The agenda includes reviewing and approving a fire department study RFP, establishing an agenda for future Busa Land meetings and discussing a request to extend the Busa Farms license. 3. And, the BOS will be back in action just hours later, at 8:30 a.m. at the Town Office Building, for the Recreation presentation regarding re-use of the Busa Property and a center playfields turf discussion. 4. Auditions for…

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