Harvard Community Theatre presents “Crossing Brooklyn”
The Harvard Community Theatre, directed by Michael McGarty, will present the musical “Crossing Brooklyn” at the Cronin Auditorium April 6, 7, 13, and 14 at 8 p.m. Music is by former Harvard resident Jenny Giering; book and lyrics are by Emmy Award winner Laura Harrington. Tickets are available at the door.
Garden Art Exhibit
For Art’s Sake will feature the work of Sharon Chandler Correnty and her daughter Rachel Manly in an exhibit titled “Matrilineal Garden” that will be on display at the old library for the month of April. The exhibit features the artists’ work in the past two years, which includes work in textiles, pencil, paint, collage and assemblage, and jewelry.
Spring Egg Hunt
The annual spring egg hunt, sponsored by the Harvard Family Association, will take place Saturday, April 7, at 10 a.m. on the Common. Festivities will begin with the popular egg hunt. Children can turn in their eggs for a prize. No more than 10 eggs per child please, so there are enough for everyone. Children should bring their own baskets. There will be a 2-and-under egg hunt area for little ones. Children can also participate in additional games and crafts from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is free, open to the public, and appropriate for children up to age 7. Donations of food for the Loaves and Fishes food pantry are welcome. In the event of rain, the event will take place in the Harvard Congregational Church. Email harvardfamily@yahoo.com for more information.
Middle School Drama Club: “Two Japanese Folktales”
The Bromfield Middle School Drama Club will perform “Two Japanese Folktales” Tuesday, April 10, and Wednesday, April 11, at 7 p.m. in Cronin Auditorium. The first play, “The Honorable Urashima Taro,” is a haunting tale about a young fisherman who rescues a venerable turtle from its tormentors. As a reward, he is taken to an undersea wonderland and becomes a prince. In “Dragon of the Winds,” Hanazo, the “sophisticated” kite maker, bullies Uji, an innocent sign painter, into helping play a hoax on their fellow villagers concerning the appearance of a mighty dragon, but events run out of control. The plays are performed by students in grades six through nine and directed by Martha Brooks. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. For more information, email Martha Brooks at mbrooks@psharvard.org.
Candidate Debates
The League of Women Voters of Harvard and the Harvard Press will cosponsor two Candidate Nights in Volunteers Hall at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, and Thursday, April 12. Candidates running unopposed will be introduced and offered an opportunity to make a brief statement. Candidates for Board of Selectmen, School Committee, and Board of Health will field questions. Following the discussion on questions received in advance, the candidates will take questions from the floor. Email your questions for the candidates to debate@harvardpress.com, or mail them to LWV Harvard, P.O. Box 405, Harvard MA 01451.
Babysitters Wanted for Meet and Greet Babysitting Night
The Village Nursery School will host a Meet and Greet Babysitting Night Wednesday, April 11, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Mary Ann Prouty’s house at 107 Slough Road. The event is an open house to find local babysitters from Harvard and Bolton areas so families can attend the Village Nursery School’s Spring Fling Gala on May 11 from 7 p.m. to midnight.
Reliable and experienced babysitters who would like to attend the meet and greet event, should call Mary Ann Prouty at 857-222-6349 to reserve a spot. Bring a copy of any references and a list of qualifications.
Eat Yourself Healthy
The Eat Yourself Healthy video series continues on Wednesday, April 11, at 7 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church Fellowship Building, 7 Elm Street, Harvard. Videos for this week are “Optimizing Health for Women,” and “Dispelling Medical Myths,” with Dr. Pam Popper. There is no charge for attendance. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, email johnaball@verizon.net.
WBN Roundtable Discussion
The Women’s Business Network will offer small roundtable discussions addressing business challenges WBN members face in their owner-operated businesses at its next meeting Thursday, April 12, at 7:15 p.m. at Holy Trinity Parish. The meeting is designed to help members get to know each other and gain from others’ experiences and ideas in brainstorming sessions. Bring business cards and brochures to all events. For more information, visit www.wbn-ma.org, or www.facebook.com/pages/Womens-Business-network/113362665356632, or call Renee W. Senes, CDFA, at 978-456-9600.
MIT Band Concert
The MIT Concert Band is coming to Harvard to perform on Friday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Congregational Church. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to attend. Songs include: “October,” “Polonaise,” “Allerseelen,” “Country Gardens,” “Prayer of St. Gregory,” and more.
Family Movie Night
The Harvard Public Library will host a Family Movie Night Movie Friday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. Due to licensing restrictions, the librarians can’t tell you the name of the movie, but here are a few hints: some of the stars are a green frog, a well-dressed pig, and assorted other animals and monsters. Popcorn and water will be served. Please register, so librarians will know how much popcorn to buy.
Humble Heart: Music of the Harvard Shakers
The Harvard Historical Society will host “The Humble Heart: Music of the Harvard Shakers” with Roger Lee Hall, Thursday, April 12, at 7 p.m. at the 215 Still River Road.
Hall, a Shaker music authority who has spent 40 years researching, publishing, and recording Shaker music, will lead a journey through several centuries of music by the Shakers in Harvard. With slides and recorded music, Hall will talk about his discoveries and sing some of the Shaker spirituals he has uncovered, including the hymn he considers the best to come from the Harvard Shakers. The event is free but a donation is suggested. For more information visit www.harvardhistory.org or call 978-456-8285.
The Harvard Historical Society is devoting the year to a celebration of the Harvard Shaker Community. Events will include Thursday evening presentations in April, May, and June and will culminate with a Shaker Village House Tour Sept. 15. Shaker furniture, photographs, textiles, tools, and artifacts will be on display during all programs.
Orchestra of Indian Hill Season Finale
Orchestra of Indian Hill artistic director/conductor Bruce Hangen invites classical music lovers to “Come celebrate who we are!” at the symphony’s season finale Saturday, April 14, 7:30 p.m. at Littleton High School, 56 King St., Littleton. The concert will feature works by Britten, Bloch, Copland, Dvorak, Shostakovich, and Rouse, and highlight the various sections and musicians of the orchestra, including two piano soloists. Tickets are $20 to $45; student tickets are $15. Call 978-486-9524, ext. 116, or visit www.indianhillmusic.org to order online. There will be a pre-concert talk at 6:45 p.m. with Maestro Hangen and a post-concert Q & A with coffee and desserts.
Concert at the Healing Garden
The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden will host the second in a series of Concerts at the Garden, Sunday, April 15, at 3 p.m. The garden concert will feature a Baroque Repertoire for Two Cellos with Matthew Gagnon and Cynthia Forbes, and the Indian Hill Clarinet Ensemble with six musicians. The Healing Garden is located at 145 Bolton Road. Admission is $10 for Garden members, $15 for nonmembers. All proceeds benefit the services of the Healing Garden, which offers educational and therapeutic services to those affected by cancer. Visit www.healinggarden.net for event updates or cancellations.
Well Adult Eye Clinic
Nashoba Associated Boards of Health, in conjunction with the Harvard Board of Health and D’Ambrosio Eye Care Inc., will hold an adult clinic Tuesday, April 17, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Hildreth House. D’Ambrosio’s Eye Care Team will offer free vision screenings, including glaucoma screening and personal consultation with an ophthalmologist. Blood pressure, pulse screening, and diet teaching will also be available. No appointment is necessary. For more information, 978-772-3335 or 1-800-427-9762, ext. 333, or visit www.nashoba.org.
OUT OF TOWN
Concert Series at the Bull Run
The Bull Run Restaurant on Route 2A in Shirley continues its concert series with:
- Friday, April 6: Dana Fuchs
- Saturday, April 7: John Sebastian
- Friday, April 13: Eilen Jewell
- Saturday, April 14: Sugar Blue
- Sunday, April 15: Spyro Gyra
Visit bullrunrestaurant.com for tickets.
Woodcock Walks
The Sudbury Valley Trustees will offer two Woodcock Walks with Weston conservation agent Michele Grzenda Wednesdays, April 11 and April 18, from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. at the Greenways Reservation in Wayland. Register at www.svtweb.org or call 978-443-5588. Further information is available at the website.
Zoe Lewis at New Revival Coffeehouse
Zoe Lewis will perform her “worldbeat-vaudeville” blend of musical styles Saturday, April 14, at 8 p.m. at the New Revival Coffeehouse in Stow. Lewis plays jazz, jump jive, Latin grooves, swing, international folk, and funk originals on anything from the piano to the spoons. She has garnered numerous folk festival awards and will be touring with Judy Collins and Nanci Griffith this summer. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door, which opens at 7:30 p.m. For tickets or more information, call 978-274-2593 or email johanna.pyle@gmail.com.
