Over 40 years ago, park ranger Jon Waterman took his first journey to Alaska’s Noatak River. Astonished by the abundant wildlife, the strange landscape, and its otherworldly light, he spent collective years of his life exploring Arctic North America. After three decades away, he returned with his son, and amid a now-flooded river bereft of the once-plentiful caribou, he was...
Visit over three centuries of Lexington's past on a walking tour of the historic Old Burying Ground. From skulls and crossbones, to willow trees and urns, this is the perfect place to see the history of how our ancestors grappled with the concept of death through beautiful artwork. Discover how mortuary art has changed over...
Indian Americans of Lexington (IAL) is celebrating its 2024 Diwali on October 19th 4:00-8:30 at Cary Hall. Diwali (also "Deepavali") — the festival lights — is one of biggest festivals in India and is truly pan-Indian. Indian Americans of Lexington has been conducting the Diwali Fest since 1995 and has been one of the most popular events here in...
The Lex250 Commission invites the public to Lexington on Oct. 20 for an evening of light and liberty, including a historic-themed drone show. This event marks six months to go until the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and the start of the American Revolution, April 19, 2025. Four hundred drones...
Visit over three centuries of Lexington's past on a walking tour of the historic Old Burying Ground. From skulls and crossbones, to willow trees and urns, this is the perfect place to see the history of how our ancestors grappled with the concept of death through beautiful artwork. Discover how mortuary art has changed over...
Back by popular demand: Dia de los Muertos Tea returns! The Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) is a celebratory day that pays respects and remembers departed friends and family, and is the festival that Halloween was intended to be. An afternoon tea of fun including costumes (strongly encouraged), trick-or-treating, crafts, cookie decorating,...
Join Chef Kelcy this fall for an interactive and delicious cooking demonstration with LexMedia! Dive into the secrets of creating foolproof crispy skin chicken thighs and learn how easy it is to make pierogies from Chef Kelcy’s cherished family recipe—one she’s been perfecting since childhood. The event will also feature local bread and butter and...
School is in session and the center is full of people again. Signs of autumn is in the air and that means Halloween is just around the corner. Lexington Retailers Association’s Halloween Trick or Treat with the Businesses will be on Thursday October 31, from 2pm – 5pm. This event attracts hundreds of children (with...
Lexington Field & Garden Club presents “Gardening Beyond the Horizonal Plane – Planted Walls and Inclines” with Warren Leach Location: Follen Church, 755 Mass Avenue, Lexington Wednesday, November 13, 2024 9:30 AM Refreshments, 10 AM Meeting Warren Leach is the owner of Tranquil Lake Nursery in Rehoboth, MA that displays gardens designed by Warren. The...
Tickets are now on sale for our next Harmony on the Green Coffeehouse show featuring award winning singer/songwriter Katie Dahl. Clear-eyed and tough-minded, songwriter/playwright Katie Dahl is known for her smart songs, wry wit, and wise spirit. A small-town celebrity on the Wisconsin peninsula where her family has lived for 175 years, Katie is also...
During this 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington Commemorative Year, rum will be the focus of this craft cocktail class. During the colonial era, Boston was in the business of molasses distillation and rum became plentiful. It was the preferred alcoholic drink of American colonists and on average, colonists consumed 3.7 gallons annually per...
In Celebration of Lexington 250, Voices on the Green will present 4 special shows of storytelling and music with themes that reflect the events of 250 years ago. The First Show—November 22, 2024—will center on the theme “Better Together,” focusing on stories and songs of interdependence. The Second Show—April 4, 2025—will center on the theme...
