In-Town Event
President Woodrow Wilson Visits Fort Devens Museum
1/19/2019 1:00 PM
Fort Devens Museum will offer visitors a unique encounter with living history Saturday, Jan. 19, at 1 p.m. Kevin Titus, historian and portrayer of former U.S. Presidents on the History Channel and in venues across the country, will appear as Woodrow Wilson, the man elected for a second term as President in 1916 on the promise to keep America out of the Great War only to be compelled to lead the country into the maelstrom. The Fort Devens Museum is located on the third floor at 94 Jackson Road, Devens and is wheelchair accessible. The museum’s regular hours are Tuesdays, Fridays, and the third Saturday of each month, each from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This program is free and open to the public.
In-Town Event
Pan-American Dinner and Music at the General
1/19/2019 6:00 PM
The General Store will host a winter evening of Pan American music and food Saturday, Jan 19. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed by a a concert at 8 p.m. Musicians Tracy Kraus on flute and Dave McClellan on guitar will perform selections by North and South American composers. There will be a cash bar serving beer and wine throughout the evening. Tickets are $45 and must be purchased in advance by phone at 978-456-0062, in person at the store, or online at eventbrite.com (search for Harvard General Store).
In-Town Event
Storytelling à la ‘The Moth’
1/19/2019 7:00 PM
RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY, FEB. 2.
The Harvard Cultural Collaborative will host its second storytelling event in the mode of “The Moth Radio Hour” upstairs at Town Hall, Saturday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. All ages are welcome. Admission is $10. Produced and directed by Harvard resident Bob Eiland, eight actors and writers will share their true stories, comic and poignant, about love, loss, and family.
Out-of-Town Event
'The Curious Savage' Presented at Acton's Theatre III
1/19/2019 8:00 PM
Theatre III, 250 Central Street in Acton, will present "The Curious Savage" by John Patrick Fridays and Saturdays, Jan. 18-19 and Jan 25-26, at 8 p.m., and Sundays, Jan. 20 and 27, at 2 p.m. The play is a comedy set in a 1950s psychiatric facility and calls into question the conventional definitions of sanity while lampooning celebrity culture. Tickets ($20 for adults, $17 for seniors and students), visit theatreiii.org or call 978-263-9070.
Out-of-Town Event
'The Curious Savage' Presented at Acton's Theatre III
1/20/2019 2:00 PM
Theatre III, 250 Central Street in Acton, will present "The Curious Savage" by John Patrick Fridays and Saturdays, Jan. 18-19 and Jan 25-26, at 8 p.m., and Sundays, Jan. 20 and 27, at 2 p.m. The play is a comedy set in a 1950s psychiatric facility and calls into question the conventional definitions of sanity while lampooning celebrity culture. Tickets ($20 for adults, $17 for seniors and students), visit theatreiii.org or call 978-263-9070.
In-Town Event
Poetry at Old Frog Pond Farm
1/20/2019 3:00 PM
Come in from the cold Sunday, Jan. 20, at 3 p.m. at Old Frog Pond Farm, 38 Eldridge Road, and listen to poems of nature and community read by poets Heather Corbally Bryant and Lynne Viti. Stay for refreshments and informal conversation. Reserve at fruit@oldfrogpondfarm.com or at 978 456-9828. There is a suggested donation of $5 to support the series. Check at www.oldfrogpondfarm.com for cancellations.
Out-of-Town Event
Art Exhibit by Colleen Pearce at Fitchburg State Museum
1/21/2019 10:00 AM - 2/20/2019 3:00 PM
An exhibit titled "Touchstones" by Harvard artist Colleen Pearce opens Monday, Jan. 21, at the Fitchburg State University Art Museum, 160 Pearl Street in Fitchburg. The exhibit will run through Feb. 20. There will be an artist talk and reception Wednesday Feb. 6, at 4:30 p.m.
In-Town Event
Fire Department Hosts Recruitment Open House
1/23/2019 7:00 PM
On Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. at the Center Fire Station, the Harvard Fire Department will host a recruitment open house. This will be an informational session about how to join, what training the department offers, etc. No firefighting experience is needed. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested to learn more about our local fire department. There will be time to try on gear and equipment and ask questions. For more information contact Lt. Andrew Perry at aperry@harvard.ma.us.
Out-of-Town Event
'The Curious Savage' Presented at Acton's Theatre III
1/25/2019 8:00 PM
Theatre III, 250 Central Street in Acton, will present "The Curious Savage" by John Patrick Fridays and Saturdays, Jan. 18-19 and Jan 25-26, at 8 p.m., and Sundays, Jan. 20 and 27, at 2 p.m. The play is a comedy set in a 1950s psychiatric facility and calls into question the conventional definitions of sanity while lampooning celebrity culture. Tickets ($20 for adults, $17 for seniors and students), visit theatreiii.org or call 978-263-9070.
Out-of-Town Event
Bolton Repair Café
1/26/2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
What do you do with a broken toaster or lamp? Or with clothes that are ripped? Bring them to the Bolton Repair Café
Saturday, Jan. 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Florence Sawyer School, 100 Mechanic Street in Bolton. Knowledgeable volunteers will fix mendable clothing, lamps, small appliances, computers and other electronics, bikes, toys, outdoor power equipment, and jewelry. They can also sharpen knives, scissors, and garden tools. You only pay for needed parts. If you know what parts are needed, please get them ahead of time and bring them to save time. For more information, call 978-779-5545, email
ray.pfau@alum.mit.edu, or visit
www.nashobarotary.org.
Out-of-Town Event
St. Andrew’s to host choral workshop
1/26/2019 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 7 Faulkner Street in Ayer, is hosting Choirshop, a choir workshop for singers Saturday, Jan. 26, from 9 to a.m. to 4 p.m. Led by Vianna Pilkington, a specialist in sacred music, choral conducting, and vocal pedagogy, the workshop will cover tone building, breathing, range extension, and sight reading. The cost is $45 and includes lunch. To reserve a space, contact Tina Simpson at tsimpson@standrewsayer.org.
Out-of-Town Event
Free Lesson Day at Indian Hill Music
1/26/2019 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Indian Hill Music School, 36 King Street in Littleton, will offer free 30-minute private lessons Saturday, Jan. 26, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Anyone (ages 5 through adult) who is not currently enrolled at Indian Hill Music may take one free lesson on an age-appropriate instrument of their choice. Current students may sign up to take one free lesson on a new instrument. Choices include piano, guitar, drums, ukulele, voice, cello, clarinet, flute, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, violin, and viola. More information and signup at indianhillmusic.org/freelessonday or call 978-486-9524. Registration is required by Jan. 19.
In-Town Event
Music Workshop With Barcus/Urayama Duo
1/26/2019 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
On Saturday, Jan. 26, the Harvard Cultural Collaborative welcomes back Rui Urayama and Jeremiah Barcus, a professional piano/cello duo that participated in last June's Harvard Music Festival. in addition to the recital they will perform in the evening, the duo will host a workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. at the UU Fellowship Building during which participants will explore the connection between music and visual arts. Using a variety of artistic media, participants will have the opportunity to visually express what they hear in the music being performed.
In-Town Event
Yoga and Wine Tasting at the General
1/26/2019 4:00 PM
Enjoy a relaxing session of yoga and wine at the Harvard General Store Saturday, Jan. 26, at 4 p.m. Krista Schepanovsky will lead an hour-long vinyasa flow class for all levels and guided relaxation followed by a wine tasting with Sue Nordberg of Carolina Wines. Tickets ($20) are available at EventBrite.com.
In-Town Event
Wine Tasting with Sue Nordberg
1/26/2019 6:00 PM
The General Store will host a wine tasting with Sue Nordberg of Carolina Wines Saturday, Jan. 26, at 6 p.m.