February 2023
Matt & Shannon Heaton Valentines Concert
Medford musicians Matt & Shannon Heaton are presenting a special livestream concert for all of their valentines. The program will feature love songs and lovely tunes played with love. Tune in on YouTube.
Find out more »The Massachusetts 54th Regiment
The Medford Historical Society & Museum is co-sponsoring an online program on the the Massachusetts 54th Regiment presented by Shawn Quigley, National Park Ranger at the Boston African American National Historic Site. In May 1863 the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, one of the first African American regiments to fight for the Union during the Civil War, marched out of Boston. The regiment was formed immediately following the Emancipation Proclamation. The 54th Regiment changed public opinion about African Americans serving in combat and…
Find out more »Matt & Shannon Heaton Virtual Guided Session
Matt and Shannon Heaton host this month's second Virtual Guided Session. Tune learners, second instrument players, or anyone who enjoys traditional Irish music are welcome for moderately paced Irish tunes and upbeat chat, and connection with other trad music lovers from around the world. Resources/tunes lists can be found on Shannon's website. Join the global community in the live session via YouTube. Cost is free, but virtual tip jars are available via PayPal or through Venmo at ShannonHeatonMusic.
Find out more »Emily O’Brien Music Workshop: Intro to Playing By Ear
Medford musician Emily O'Brien continues her 2023 series of online music workshops with "Intro to Playing By Ear." If you think playing by ear is a mysterious talent that you just weren’t born with, this class is for you. You'll work on matching pitch, identifying the directions of melodies, finding notes on your instrument, and hearing patterns. You'll also explore strategies that can help you continue improving on your own or with a buddy. Playing or singing in front of…
Find out more »Writers’ Workshop
The Medford Public Library Writers’ Workshop meets in a virtual format. The group, which usually meets on the last Wednesday of the month, is always looking for new members so join the group to meet your community’s fellow scribblers and get feedback on your work. For information on how to participate and receive the Zoom link, please contact David Chia at duuchia@gmail.com.
Find out more »March 2023
Matt & Shannon Heaton Virtual Guided Session
Matt and Shannon Heaton host this month's first Virtual Guided Session. Tune learners, second instrument players, or anyone who enjoys traditional Irish music are welcome for moderately paced Irish tunes and upbeat chat, and connection with other trad music lovers from around the world. Resources/tunes lists can be found on Shannon's website. Join the global community in the live session via YouTube. Cost is free, but virtual tip jars are available via PayPal or through Venmo at ShannonHeatonMusic.
Find out more »Culturally Curious: Impressionist Painting
The Medford Public Library continues its monthly eight-part Zoom series on art appreciation with Jane Oneail, the founder of Culturally Curious, an arts education consulting firm specializing in art appreciation programs. Today's session is "Parisian Cafes and Impressionist Painting." Jane Oneail holds a master’s in art history from Boston University and a master’s in education from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. Sign up through the event page on the library's online calendar; Zoom links will be sent out to…
Find out more »American Sign Language Beginner Course
The Medford Public Library if offering a four-week American Sign Language Beginner Level Course online via Zoom. Sessions will be held on four consecutive Tuesdays from 6 to 6:45 p.m.: March 7, 14, 21 and 28. Register through the event page on the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Hidden Figures and Other Women of NASA
The Medford Public Library invites you to celebrate Women's History Month with the online program "Hidden Figures and Other Women of NASA." Explore the lives of the women, many African American, who made their dreams of careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics come true at NASA and who have been an integral part of the U.S. space program since its inception. Presented by Pat Monteith, Solar System Ambassador. Register through the library's online calendar to receive the Zoom link.…
Find out more »Matt & Shannon Heaton Virtual Guided Session
Matt and Shannon Heaton host this month's second Virtual Guided Session. Tune learners, second instrument players, or anyone who enjoys traditional Irish music are welcome for moderately paced Irish tunes and upbeat chat, and connection with other trad music lovers from around the world. Resources/tunes lists can be found on Shannon's website. Join the global community in the live session via YouTube. Cost is free, but virtual tip jars are available via PayPal or through Venmo at ShannonHeatonMusic.
Find out more »Emily O’Brien Music Workshop: Improvisation
Medford musician Emily O'Brien continues her 2023 series of online music workshops with "Making It Up: Improvisation for Everyone!" Think you have to be born with a special talent to play music that isn’t on the page? Think again! Just like learning to read between the lines or draw pictures of imaginary objects, anyone can learn to play notes that aren’t on the page. This series will break it down systematically and focus each class on a specific aspect of…
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