Rhapsody to give classical piano concert
On Sunday, Nov. 19 at 3 p.m., members of a group of amateur pianists known as Rhapsody are returning to offer a piano recital in Bemis Hall. On the program will be selections from Bach-Busoni, Beethoven, Brahms, Celentano, Debussy, Nielsen, Schubert, and Tchaikovsky-Pletnev.
The performance is free and open to the public. Rhapsody was formed in 2003 by a few visionary amateur pianists who sought a venue in which to perform for each other, both to grow musically and to share their musical journey with others. Comprising a dozen people from the Boston metropolitan area, members have met nearly every month for 20 years. Now an annual event, this will be their twelfth public performance on the beautifully restored Steinway in Bemis Hall.
Coming up at the library
Zoom Holiday Book Guide
Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 12-1 p.m. (Zoom)
Do you need holiday gift book suggestions for the young readers in your life? Join the children’s librarians as they review their favorite new books of the year as well as some perennial favorites. The event is open to all adults. Email dleopold@minlib.net for the Zoom invite.
Holiday Snacks with Jodi Gorman
Thursday, Nov. 30 from 4-6 p.m. (Tarbell Room)
Make holiday snacks and charcuterie plates with Happy Jars owner Jodi Gorman. For children 10+. Please email sfeather@minlib.net to register.
“The Nutcracker”: A Preview
Friday, Dec. 1 from 4-5 p.m. (Tarbell Room)
Join us for a reading of “The Nutcracker” geared to young children accompanied by dancers from the Commonwealth Ballet Company acting out some of the parts. Children get to meet the dancers after the reading. For all ages. No registration required.
“What is the Nature of the Museum?” symposium
Join the team at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to engage with thought leaders in climate advocacy, architecture, design, and the arts. Miranda Massie, founder and executive director of the Climate Museum in New York, will be the keynote speaker. Advance registration is encouraged; donation suggested but not required (free for students).
Lincoln Holiday Green Market
The Lincoln School PTO will host the first annual Lincoln Holiday Green Market, a community yard sale just in time for the holidays, on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Reed Gym. Socialize with neighbors and come find unique gifts at this multi-table indoor market. Discover new-to-you toys, home goods, and gadgets at a great price while normalizing second-hand giving and saving items from landfills.
Tree-lighting at Hanscom AFB
Residents of area towns are invited to the annual holiday tree-lighting ceremony at Hanscom Air Force Base on Monday, Dec. 4 at 4 p.m. outside the base chapel. Col. Taona Enriquez and Chief Master Sgt. Alan Weary, installation commander and command chief, will be joined by Santa Claus to officially light the Hanscom AFB tree following a parade through base housing that begins at 3:15 p.m. and ends at the chapel. For off-base attendees, there will be reserved parking inside the Sartain Gate off Hanscom Drive. Security personnel will be on-site to provide parking instructions and guide visitors to the tree-lighting location. Visitors to the base must present a valid driver’s license or state ID upon arriving at the gate.
Holiday visits and gift bags for seniors
During the winter holidays, Council on Aging & Human Services staff visit needy seniors to deliver gift bags full of basic necessities. To fill the bags, they are collecting new, full-sized, unopened shampoo, conditioner, body wash, tissues, paper towels, toilet paper, lip balm, deodorant, disposable razors, shaving cream, kitchen sponges, trash bags, laundry soap (unscented), socks, coffee and tea, postage stamps, and pharmacy gift cards. Please deliver to Bemis Hall Monday to Friday from 8;30 a.m. to 4L:30 p.m. by Wednesday, Dec. 6. Questions? Call Abigail at 781-259-8811.
New England Performance Series: Antje Duvekot and friends
The deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum will present a musical performance with Antje Duvekot on Friday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.). Antje has won some of the top songwriting awards including the Grand Prize in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition and the Boston Music Award for Outstanding Folk Act. Click here for details and tickets.