Daily Archives: August 30, 2019

Friday, September 13 – Sunday, September 15, Thursday, September 19 – Sunday, September 22, and Thursday, September 26 – Sunday, September 29 – Nature: A Walking Play

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The Trustees and TigerLion Arts present Nature, the mythic telling of Emerson and Thoreau’s mutual love affair with the natural world. The Old Manse in Concord—where Ralph Waldo Emerson lived while writing his famous essay “Nature” and where he, Henry David Thoreau, and other leading Transcendentalists discussed and debated the issues of the day—provides the most fitting location for a stop on this nationwide touring production.

Grounded in the story of their friendship, this virtuosic production offers a perspective on their lives that is strikingly relevant, richly complex, and yet utterly simple. Nature is performed outdoors as a “walking play.” A professional ensemble of actors takes the audience on a journey through the natural environment as scenes unfold around them. Bagpipes, ancient flutes, drums and rich choral arrangements are intricately woven into the experience. 

Nature is an extraordinary, immersive and family-friendly journey that co-mingles story, spirit, and nature, as a means to reconnect its audience with the natural world. This original work is collaboratively created with writer/actor Tyson Forbes, a direct descendant of Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Performances will take place Friday, September 13 and Thursday & Friday, September 19 & 20 from 5:30 – 7, Saturday & Sunday, September 14 & 15 from 1 – 2:30 and from 5 – 6:30, Saturday, September 21, 1 – 2:30 and 7:30 – 9, and Sunday, September 22 from 5 – 6:30. Please visit www.thetrustees.org for details on times for the final weekend. Member adults $25, member child $15, nonmember adult $35, and nonmember child $20. Contact oldmanse@thetrustees.org or call 978-369-3909. A minimal amount of walking over uneven ground may be expected, and feel free to carry along your own folding chair. Garden Club of the Back Bay members saw the production last year and give it five stars!

Wednesday, September 11, 7:00 pm – Conservation of North Pacific Albatrosses

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Dr. Paul Sievert, U. S. Geological Survey, Massachusetts Cooperative Fisheries & Wildlife research Unit, Short-tailed Albatross Recovery, will speak on September 11 at 7:00 pm at the Millers River Environmental Center, 100 Main Street in Athol. As a founding member of the Short-tailed Albatross Recovery Team, Dr. Paul Sievert has been applauded for his leadership and involvement in albatross recovery efforts. Dr. Sievert has been the eyes, ears, and scientific expert for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on recovery initiatives for the species in Japan and the United States. He has been cited for his “incredible positive attitude, coupled with indisputable expertise in albatross biology and mastery of field techniques.” He has traveled to Torishima Island and engaged in satellite-tagging the birds. Dr. Sievert’s skills enabled the recovery team to model different scenarios, ultimately generating a consensus on measurable and defensible draft and final recovery criteria. Since he began his work, the global population of the short-tailed albatross has increased at a remarkable 7 percent per year! Free. For more information visit http://atholbirdclub.org

Thursday, September 26, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – There is Something Brewing in Charlesgate

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Please attend the second annual Charlesgate Alliance fundraising event on Thursday, September 26 from 6 – 8 pm: There is Something Brewing in Charlesgate

Have you heard about the progress on the Charlesgate Dog Park? Come enjoy a fun and memorable evening on the outdoor courtyard of the Charlesgate & Barnes Mansion, 4 Charlesgate East, to learn more and find out how you can help!

All proceeds will benefit The Charlesgate Alliance. Rain or shine. Tickets are $75. Purchase them online at www.charlesgatealliance.org.