Marcello Mastroianni and Sophia Loren in A Special Day.
Screening of ‘A Special Day’
The Lincoln Library Film Society will screen A Special Day starring Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni (1977, in Italian with English subtitles) on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. On the day of a huge rally celebrating Hitler’s visit to Rome, which underscored the infamous alliance between the Nazis and Mussolini’s fascist regime, a brief encounter between a weary housewife and a radio announcer unfolds into an intimate drama. Refreshments will be served.
Flower Yoga for Kids
Tara Rachel Jones will lead Flower Yoga for Kids on three Fridays (December 2, 9 and 16) from 10:30-11 a.m. at the Lincoln Public Library. For children ages 2.5-5 years old with an accompanying adult. Register for one, two or all three classes by calling 781-259-8465 ext. 4 or emailing jflanders@minlib.net.
Choral concert tells the story of Mary
Come hear “The Story of Mary: A Choral Concert by Vox Lucens” on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 7:30-9 p.m. at St. Anne’s in-the-Fields Episcopal Church. The Vox Lucens Renaissance Choir performs a cappella music that tells Mary’s story, including double choir works by Palestrina and Gabrieli, Victoria’s luminous Gabriel Archangelus and Lassus’ heart-rending Stabat Mater. Suggested donation: $20.
Gift Local Holiday Market this weekend
The Old Town Hall Exchange’s sixth annual Gift Local Holiday Market will take place on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 5-9 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m in Bemis Hall. This event will host a variety of talented local artists including jewelers, painters, knitters, photographers and more. Stop by and get some of your holiday shopping out of the way while supporting local businesses and craftspeople.
Tea party for charity
There will be a “Dolly and Me” tea party for charity on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 1-4 p.m. at the Pierce House, sponsored by Barrett Sotheby’s International Realty with all proceeds to benefit Horizons for Homeless Children. There will be a doll promenade, tea and hot cocoa, sandwiches and cookies, craft projects, and a raffle and door prizes including a grand prize, the 2017 Doll of the Year from American Girl. Tickets are $50 for one child accompanied by an adult and $25 for each additional child. RSVP to Terese Surette or Anna Travias at dollyandme@barrettsir.com.