Lectures, Films, Concerts

Join us for our THIRD THURSDAY LECTURE SERIES when we present talks on a range
of subjects by professional art dealers, collectors, curators and artists.

“Does Art Restore the Aging Intellect?”
Noted educator and author, Dr. Douglas H. Powell, will discuss the restorative powers of art on the aging intellect. Dr. Powell is the author of The Nine Myths of Aging and co-author of Profiles in Cognitive Aging.

Thursday, November 11, 7-9pm
Free for Concord Art Association members; $10 non-members
Please email education@concordart.org to reserve your space.

FOOD FLICKS AT CONCORD ART!
In conjunction with our autumn food in art exhibit, “Bon Appetite: A Visual Treat” we will show two art/food films sure to stir up your visual appetite:

Wednesday, October 13, 7pm
Babette’s Feast

Some movies can only be described as delicious. In Babette's Feast, a woman flees babettesfeast the French civil war and comes to Denmark where she works for two devout spinsters. After many years, Babette unexpectedly wins a lottery, and decides to create a real French dinner, which leads the sisters to fear for their souls. The village elders all resolve not to enjoy the meal, but can their moral fiber resist the sensual pleasure of Babette's cooking?

Wednesday, November 17, 7pm
Eat, Drink, Man, Woman

Writer-director Ang Lee's 1994 Oscar nominee tells a family story about a famous chef eatdrink and his three daughters through the meals he prepares and serves his family. The widowed father has lost his appetite and taste buds but he still cooks and deals with his disappointments and expectations in his daughters’ lives.

The screenings are free, but a $5 donation is greatly appreciated. Please email education@concordart.org to reserve your space.

Concert: The Egg Rock Quartet with Siri Smedvig
Thursday, December 16
7:00-9:00pm

Join us for a classical holiday concert with Concord Art’s favorite musician, Siri Smedvig, egg_rock_quartet and the Egg Rock Quartet. Listen to beautiful music, surrounded by art,
and enjoy the spirit of the season.

Free for Members $10 Non-members

“Music gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, a charm to sadness, and gaiety and life to everything”. Plato

FROM THE CONCORD ART VIDEO VAULT: TAPED LECTURES

Did you miss our lectures with Shaun Mcniff? If so, you can enjoy his first presentation by viewing A Conversation with Shaun McNiff.

For an inspirational panel discussion that was presented in conjuntion with our From A Fixed Point exhibition, check out Concord Carlisle Community Television On-Demand. The panel discussion is listed under the "Entertainment" category.