Paper flower workshop
Working with specialty textured crepe paper, children ages 7 and up (adults welcome too!) will learn techniques to make three-dimensional flowers inspired by botanical beauties: poppies, asters and dahlias on Saturday, May 12 at 2 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Library. Taught by artist Lauren Monroe. Perfect for Mother’s Day gifts. To sign up, call, 781-259-8465 ext. 4.
Library card launch party
Come for cake and celebration of the Lincoln Public Library’s newly redesigned library card designed by staff member Tory Black on Tuesday, May 15 from 2–4 p.m. Get a new card, piece of cake and a special surprise!
Wear a wedding dress to Lovelane fundraiser
Wear a wedding dress to a charity fundraiser on Saturday, May 19 at 7 p.m. at 18 Cerulean Way in Lincoln to benefit the Lovelane Special Needs Therapeutic Horseback Riding and its annual Susan McDaniel Run for Love road race on Sunday, June 10 at the Weston town green. It’s a dress-up party for grown women with champagne, white chocolate cake, door prizes, a raffle, and dress prizes by category. There will also be a live DJ, dancing, and hilarious wedding disaster movies such as “Bridesmaids” and “Wedding Disaster” TV episodes. Wear the wedding dress you wish you had worn, never wore, or would never wear. Borrow one, make one, go to a thrift shop, go all out, or don’t wear one at all. Cost to attend is a minimum donation of $100 to the Lovelane Fundraising Team. To buy a ticket or just donate, click here. Questions? Call Joanna Schmergel at 617-645-9059 or Allison Moskow, 781-258-8565.
Seamus Galligan appears at LOMA
Seamus Galligan is the featured performer at the next LOMA (Lincoln Open-Mike Acoustic) night on Monday, May 14 in the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell Room. The event runs from 7–10 p.m., and Galligan will perform a half-hour set starting around 8:30. In 2016, Seamus won the Rose Garden Coffeehouse songwriters competition and was a finalist in the last year’s RISA songwriting contest. He has opened for Ellis Paul, Cheryl Wheeler and Ryan Montbleau. Click here to watch a video of him performing “Song for the Ages,” a song appearing on “The Dream” album.
LOMA is a monthly event. Admission is free and refreshments are provided. Performers can sign up at the event or email Rich Eilbert at loma3re@gmail.com for a slot. There is a sound system with mikes and instrumental pickups suitable for individuals or small groups.
Artist talk at deCordova
“Lion in Stairwell” by Sarah Malakoff.
In the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum’s “Lived Space” exhibit, artist Sarah Malakoff’s color photographs examine the home and its psychologically charged spaces and objects. Malakoff will discuss the inspiration behind her portraits of interior spaces and offer a close look at some of the works from this series at an artist’s talk on Wednesday, May 23 from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Free admission but online registration is required.
Call for artists: Lincoln Arts Show
Show the town your two- and three-dimensional creations for display or sale at the Lincoln Arts Show, an exhibit of works by Lincoln-affiliated artists and artisans of all ages. There is no commission; artists are responsible for sales taxes. All work must be ready to hang or present. Fee is waived for students. Registration, artist statements, and art labels must be received by Monday, May 28 at 5 p.m. Any late entries will be accepted on a space-available basis. Click here for information on entry fees and a registration link. Questions? Email Sarah Chester at schester636@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department and the Lincoln Council on Aging.
The show takes place in the Hartwell B Pod on three days:
- Friday June 1 from 3–5 p.m. (opening reception: 5–7 p.m.)
- Saturday, June 2 from 1–5 p.m.
- Sunday, June 3 from 12–3 p.m.