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…
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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…
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Antique auto show on Sunday Historic New England will host its annual antique auto show at the Codman Estate on Saturday, July 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The show draws more than 200 classic and antique autos, trucks and motorcycles from all over New England and includes entertainment by the New Liberty Jazz Band, museum tours, a raffle,…
July activities at the Council on Aging
New “Staying in Touch” group July 5 at 2:30 p.m. The slower pace of summer is a wonderful time to get in touch and stay in touch with ourselves and others. All are invited to a new discussion group facilitated by Wanda Paik to be held on Tuesdays, July 5, 12, 19 and 26 from…
Lincoln summer events kick off Wednesday
Lincoln’s summer concert series sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department starts on Wednesday, June 29 with the Nathan Ward Band, followed by The Nays (born and bred in Lincoln) on July 6 and the Damn Tall Buildings on July 13. Concerts begin at 6 p.m. at the Codman Pool. The Fourth of July in…
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Yoga on three Saturdays Melinda Bruno-Smith, certified hatha yoga instructor and Lincoln Garden Club member, will lead three Saturday yoga sessions in the lovely and restful Station Park Garden, at 160 Lincoln Rd. (across from the train station) on July 2, 9 and 16 from 9-10 a.m. A $5 donation is suggested. Please bring a yoga…
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Clark Gallery showcases Pochesci works, prison photos During the month of June, see paintings at the Clark Gallery by Linda Pochesci showing interior images of her Truro, Mass., studio and living quarters that open onto dunes that are fabricated from the artist’s imagination, as are the studio interiors containing mirrors reflecting spaces outside the visible space. Until Friday, June…
Two Lincolnites performing in Concord opera
Lincoln residents and longtime Opera51 company members Chris Loschen and Susan Ketteringham will take the stage in Gounod’s 1867 opera Romeo and Juliet in performances on Thursday to Saturday, June 10-12 at the 51 Walden Performing Arts Center in Concord. Loschen plays the role of the Duke and Ketteringham is in the Montague chorus in this benefit production that supports…