April 2oo8
25th Anniversary Birthday Bash!
The
Emerson Umbrella's 25th Anniversary Birthday Bash is only days away! We
are filling dinner seats faster than we ever imagined, and our live and
silent auctions will delight our guests with more than 80 items ranging
from golf at Hilton Head to a Champagne brunch for 10 prepared by Chef
Armina Routt to a custom-fitted 24-speed road bike from ATA! Please check
our Web site for an illustrated catalog of auction items — plan
ahead and maximize your bidding power!
We are especially proud to honor Jack Clymer with our first Community Stewardship Award. Click here for details on the Gala, or contact Stephen Sorkin by email or by phone at 978.371.0828 for tickets and more information.
Open
Studios 2008
Saturday,
April 5, 12 to 5 pm
Sunday, April 6, 1 to 5 pm
Emerson Umbrella artists — from painters to potters to writers and illustrators — throw open their doors to welcome the public on Saturday, April 5 from 12 to 5pm and Sunday, April 6 from 1 to 5pm.
This year, in honor of the Emerson Umbrella's 25th Anniversary, our annual group exhibition in conjunction with Open Studios is titled "Then and Now," and features works by Umbrella artists from (approximately) 25 years ago, alongside current works.
Performing
Arts Events
In the Theater
Le
Vent du Nord
Sunday, April 6, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Since its inception in 2002, Le Vent du Nord has exploded onto the folk music scene. The group’s first recording, Maudite moisson!, was awarded the Juno for traditional album of the year in 2004 and was nominated for the same award by ADISQ, the first of numerous awards and nominations. Their first appearance at the Emerson Umbrella last year was standing room only! Presented by Music for Robin. Go to http://music-for-robin.org/tix.htm for ticket information.
Concord Chamber
Music Society Special Children's Program
Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 2:00 pm
CCMS presents its Special Children's Program in collaboration with the New England Conservatory Educational Outreach Program, featuring the talented Parker Quartet. These intriguing young musicians are rapidly gaining recognition as one of the most outstanding chamber ensembles on the international stage.
Aaponi's Destiny is an interactive story about a mayfly who lives for only one day, making important decisions about her destiny with the help of the audience.
Tickets for this program are FREE for children 12 and under, accompanied by an adult. Seating is unassigned. This concert is not included in the season subscription. More info at http://www.concordchambermusic.org/concerts/2008_perf_parker_quartet.html
At Trinitarian Congregational Church
Ellen Schmidt CD Release Concert: A Benefit
for the Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts
Sunday, April 6 at 3:00 pm
A concert to celebrate the release of local folksinger Ellen Schmidt's newest CD, Joy, with Wendy Santis, Seth Connelly, Hatrack Gallagher, Mary Pratt, Tom Maynard and the Peace Singers, with opening act Cheryl Perreault, Steve Rapson and Steve Sanford. At the Trinitarian Congregational Church, 54 Walden Street, Concord MA. Admission $12 at the door
Get
Ready for Musketaquid
Earth Day Celebration!
Musketaquid Earth Day is coming up on May 3! Come build an Earth Float of natural materials to launch at the River Ceremony. CC King will lead two Earth Floats Workshops from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 27 at the Emerson Umbrella. You can attend one or both, depending on how elaborate your vision becomes. For more information or to register, stop by the office or call 978-371-0820.
Call the EUCA office if you’d like to carry a puppet in the Earth Day Parade! We are planning the parade now and would love to have you join us.
For more information email musketaquid@emersonumbrella.org
Other
news ...
Volunteer at the Umbrella... Have fun while supporting the Umbrella and earning free tickets or discount classes! Whatever your skill and time commitment, we have a project for you, from light office work to ushering to projects that fulfill the CCHS community service requirement. Call us at 978-371-0820.
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