“Live in Lincoln Center,” the musical series sponsored by the First Parish in Lincoln, is kicking off its fourth season Friday, Oct. 14 in a new temporary location with vocal ensemble Blue Heron. Because of space constraints due to the construction at the First Parish, the Blue Heron concert will take place at St. Anne’s…
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Radio journalist to give talk on climate change Heather Goldstone, science editor for WCAI (the Cape and Islands NPR station) and host of Living Lab Radio, will give a talk titled “All Climate Is Local: Understanding the Impacts of Climate Change and the Paris Agreement” on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 4 p.m. in Brooks Auditorium. Goldstone holds a Ph.D. in ocean…
Council on Aging activities in October
Watercolors with Jane October 3 at 9 a.m. Rediscover the joyful soul within you through art and nature in Jane Cooper’s watercolor class. Jane will offer fun dabbling in watercolor painting of scenes of nature, landscapes or some favorite sky. Four classes will be offered each Friday and Monday beginning October 3 and then another…
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Blessing of the Animals at St. Anne’s on Oct. 2 On Sunday, Oct. 2, St. Anne’s in-the-Fields Episcopal Church will honor St. Francis, patron saint of animals, with Blessing of the Animals at both morning services( Holy Eucharist at 8 a.m. and Holy Eucharist with Choir at 10 a.m.). Animals on leashes or in carriers are welcome; photos…
Council on Aging activities in September
“Staying in touch” group September 6 at 2:30 p.m. Take time to get in touch and stay in touch with ourselves and others. All are invited to a discussion group to be held each Tuesday from 2:30-4 p.m. at Bemis Hall beginning September 6. This is an opportunity to chat with others on an array…
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Lincoln Library Film Society hosts fall screenings The Lincoln Library Film Society kicks off its fall offerings on Thursday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. in the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell Room with The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) directed by John Cassavetes and starring Ben Gazzara (rated R). A proud strip club owner is forced to come to…
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Events at the library next week “Music from 5,000 Years of Civilization: A slide Presentation on the Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra” will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 7-8:30 p.m. Accentuating the beauty of ancient Chinese instruments like the pipa and the erhu amidst the grandeur of a Western symphony, the Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra…
Obituaries
Michael McCurdy, 74 (May 28) — teacher, book artist and author; lived in Lincoln in the 1970s Wendy MacNeil, 72 (July 20) — photographer and professor at Wellesley College and RISD; had show this year in Toronto …
COA activities in August
August 3 at 11 a.m. Codman Estate tour, garden visits and luncheon You are invited to spend a delightful summer day at the Codman Estate on Wednesday, Aug. 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. presented by Jai Kaur Annamaria San Antonio, the Lincoln Council on Aging, and Historic New England. Enjoy a house tour,…
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Residents invited to forum/brunch on accessory apartments The Lincoln Housing Commission invites all residents to a forum and brunch at Bemis Hall on Thursday, July 28 at 11 a.m. to participate in a discussion about developing accessory apartments in Lincoln. The purpose of the meeting is to gather opinions about various ways to provide small or smaller units for…