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Thursday, June 13, 2013

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Weekend Planner: Pony Rides, Musical Comedy, Dancing and More

Rounding up some of the weekend's events in the Bedford, Concord and 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. 1. Community Film Presentation of "Buck" Where/When: Alcott School, 93 Laurel St, Concord; 7 p.m., Friday, June 14 Why Go: The Concord-Carlisle Schools Adult & Community Education is hosting a showing of "Buck," an award-winning documentary about horses, a horse-whisperer, leadership, compassion, and the human condition. As well, some special local organizations will be on hand, including The Nature Connection, Therapy Dogs International, Love Lane Stables, and Helping Hands. Pricing: Free 2. The Merry Widow …

Thursday, May 30, 2013

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Weekend Planner: Flea Markets, Street Fairs and Plant and Book Sales

Rounding up some of the weekend's events in the Bedford, Concord and 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. 1. Concord Lions Club 1st Annual Giant Flea Market Where/When: 191 Sudbury Road, Concord; 8 a.m., Saturday, June 1 Why Go: Because it's the first-ever Concord Lions Club flea market, and they're promising a "giant" one. Pricing: Free to go 2. Discovery Day Where/When: Municpal Lot behind Michelson's Shoes, off Mass Ave and Waltham Street; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 1 Why Go: More than 80 of Lexington's businesses, organizations and town departments gather for a fun-filled family-friendly street fair. …

Joe Short

11:13 pm on Thursday, May 30, 2013

Great article and a reason why i visit local flea markets. A good resource to find upcoming flea markets is http://www.swapmadness.com   more ›

Thursday, May 23, 2013

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Weekend Planner: Old-Time Baseball, an Orchard House Tour and Discovery Day

Rounding up some of the weekend's events in the Bedford, Concord and 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. 1. Relinquished Treasures Sale Where/When: Lexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 25 Why Go: For the fantastic bargains at the Lexington Historical Society's annual Relinquished Treasures Sale, featuring artwork, china, silver, linens, rugs, housewares, collectibles and more.  Pricing: Free 'til you buy 2. Discovery Day Where/When: Municpal Lot behind Michelson's Shoes, off Mass Ave and Waltham Street; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 25 Why Go: More than 80 of Lexington'…

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Les Masterson

12:07 pm on Thursday, May 23, 2013

The rain date is Monday, May 27 at noon.   more ›

Thursday, May 16, 2013

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Weekend Planner: Concerts, Tap Dancing and Spaceman Playing Softball

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. Jump Rhythm Jazz Project Where/When: National Heritage Museum, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington; 8 p.m., Friday, May 17 Why Go: Lexington's Dance Inn Productions adds a new twist to its annual National Tap Dance Day celebration with the Boston premiere of the Jump Rhythm Jazz Project. This Chicago-based, Emmy award-winning dance company, known for its exuberant, energy-explosive rhythm-making and passionate dance theatre, will present an evening concert. Pricing: $30 adults, $25 for students and seniors 2. …

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, May 2, 2013

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Weekend Planner: Fife and Drum Muster, Arc MARCH, CYT Fundraiser and More

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. Citizens World Fair Where/When: Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington; 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 3 Why Go: Because it's an evening of cultural celebration and discovery in which all ages can enjoy cultural activities, songs, dance and live performances from local cultural groups and organizations. The Tanglewood Marionettes will perform "An Arabian Adventure." Pricing: $3, with proceeds benefitting the Lexington Food Pantry 2. 9th Annual Mintue Man MARCH Where/When: 150 Baker Avenue Ext, …

Thursday, April 25, 2013

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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…

Thursday, March 7, 2013

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Weekend Planner: Fairs, Concerts, Fundraisers and Washington's Spy Ring

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. Mardi Gras Party Where/When: The Boardroom Bistro, 54 Middlesex Tpke, Bedford; 6:30 p.m., Friday, March 8 Why Go: You can dine on Cajun-influenced cuisine and dance to the Tim Gartland Blues band in this fundraiser for Bedford's state Rep. Ken Gordon. Pricing: $35 Want to reserve a spot? Email breena@repkengordon.org. 2. Hastings Family Fun Fair Where/When: Maria Hastings School, 7 Crosby Road, Lexington; 11 a.m., Saturday, March 9 Why Go: Activities will include a life-size Candy Land game, Plinko, …

Thursday, February 28, 2013

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Weekend Planner: Old Broadway at Emerson Umbrella, WinterBlast and Cary Lecture Series

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. Artist Reception with Nan Hass Feldman Where/When: Artisans Way, 18 Walden St, Concord; 6 p.m., Friday, March 1 Why Go: Because there's wine and cheese and paintings from Feldman, who has taught or teaches at the Worcester Art Museum, the DeCordova Museum, and the Danforth Museum of Art (which she helped found) as well as at Framingham State University. Pricing: Free 2. WinterBlast at Grace Chapel Where/When: Grace Chapel, 59 Worthen Road, Lexington; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 2 Why Go: Because it'…

Pat Costello

8:55 am on Thursday, February 28, 2013

Also this weekend in Lexington: Friday, March 1 Cronin Lecture: Rum and Revolution Lexington Historical Society, The Depot * 8 pm Saturday, March 2 Tea and Fashion of a Bygone Era Munroe Tavern, 1332 Mass. Ave. * 3 - 5 pm Boston Area Youth Harmony Festival Lexington High School, 251 Waltham St. * 7:30 pm The Wicked Pickers Music at Nourish, 1727 Mass. Ave. * 7:30 – 10 pm Sunday, March 3 Giannini’…   more ›

Thursday, January 31, 2013

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Weekend Planner: Fracking Farmland, a Pankcake Breakfast and Munroe Saturday Nights

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. Fracking the Farmland Where/When: First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Road, Concord; 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 1 Why Go: Sociologist and organic farmer Stephen Cleghorn, who runs a Pennsylvania farm and goat dairy targeted for drilling for natural gas, will speak about fracking, how it affects the surrounding area and communities and all living beings. The event is hosted by the Environmental Leadership Team at First Parish and cosponsored by ConcordCAN. Pricing: Free 2. Turning Mill and Estabrook School: A …

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