BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Natick Center Cultural District - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://natickcenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Natick Center Cultural District REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T150000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20260324T202330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T202330Z UID:10007575-1775916000-1775919600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Pieces de Violle: Music of Hume\, De Machy\, & Abel DESCRIPTION:Come join for an exploration of solo repertoire for viola da gamba–starting with its polyphonic beginnings\, and the “poeticall musicke” of Tobias Hume; its zenith in France with the “pieces de violle” of le Sieur De Machy; and its twilight with the works of Carl Friedrich Abel. This concert will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 39 East Central St.\, Natick\, on April 11th\, at 2 pm. Thomas Conrad\, viol.\n\n$10 suggested donation. For more information\, please contact conrad_thomas@wheatoncollege.edu URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/pieces-de-violle-music-of-hume-de-machy-abel/ LOCATION:St. Paul’s Church CATEGORIES:Community Events,Cultural Events,Music,Performances END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T093000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20260219T151531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T142345Z UID:10007553-1774944000-1774949400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:W. E. Love Women DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, March 31\, 2026\, to celebrate International Day of the Women at W. E. (Women Entrepreneurs) Love Women! Thank you to The Center for Arts in Natick for hosting us at 8:00 AM. Attendance and breakfast is free\, RSVP is required. RSVP HERE. \n\nGina Gibbs Foster\n\nThe Power of You: Strategic Brand Building for Entrepreneurs \nIn this dynamic talk\, our featured speaker\, Gina Gibbs Foster\, VP of Corporate Communications\, shares practical\, high-impact strategies for building a powerful personal brand as an entrepreneur. Drawing on her executive experience shaping corporate narratives and reputations\, Gina outlines the essential steps to clarifying your value proposition\, defining your audience\, and communicating with consistency and credibility across platforms. She offers actionable tips on elevating your professional presence\, leveraging thought leadership\, and aligning your visual\, verbal\, and digital identity to build trust and influence. Attendees will leave with a clear framework for positioning themselves with confidence and standing out in competitive markets. \n\nLeah Parker-Moldover\n\n\nMeaningful Connections: Building Relationships That Move Your Work Forward\nIn a world that often encourages transactional networking\, purposeful connections can become one of the most powerful drivers of resilience\, opportunity\, and impact. Leah Parker-Moldover\, Executive Director of the MetroWest Nonprofit Network\, will explore how authentic\, values-aligned relationships help women leaders navigate challenges\, expand influence\, and sustain their work over time. Drawing on her experience supporting hundreds of nonprofit and community leaders\, she will share strategies for building networks rooted in generosity\, mutual support\, and shared purpose. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/w-e-love-women/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Cultural Events,Featured,FREE,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-WE-Love-Natick-horizontal-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20260130T180305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T141111Z UID:10007513-1769904000-1772323199@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Natick Center Story Walk DESCRIPTION:In February\, enjoy a Story Walk around Natick Center. The book chosen by the Natick Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day event organizers\, “The ABCs of Black History\,” by Rio Cortez\, will be on display in single pages around Natick Center for Black History Month. \nThe locations are: \n\nBloom & Grow Creative\nDates & Olives\nFive Crows\nLe Belle Spa\nListen Up Music\nLola’s\nMetroPets\nNatick Center Cultural District\nNatick Police Department\nNatick Town Hall\nPaper Fiesta/Hedgehog Belly Designs\nPlanted Collective\nTen Trees Books\nThe Morse Institute Library\nVivilicious Chocolates\n\nIf you would like to view the Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day event\, including the group reading by children\, please click here. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-center-story-walk/ LOCATION:Natick Center CATEGORIES:Art,Children's Events,Community Events,Cultural Events,Education,Family Friendly,Featured,FREE,Library,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/A.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T193000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20260109T181555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T181555Z UID:10007511-1768501800-1768505400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Third Thursday Poetry at Ten Trees Books DESCRIPTION:Join poet and artist\, Tom Gilligan\, at Ten Trees Books\, at 29 Main Street\, Natick\, on Thursday\, January 15\, 2026\, at 6:30 PM\, for Third Thursday Poetry. Tom Gilligan will present creative ways to play with poetry and art. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/third-thursday-poetry-at-ten-trees-books-2/ LOCATION:Ten Trees Books\, 29 Main Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Cultural Events,Family Friendly,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Poetry.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20251028T153250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T153250Z UID:10007480-1764702000-1764705600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: A Charles Dickens Christmas with Bill Thierfelder DESCRIPTION:Charles Dickens has famously been called “The Man Who Invented Christmas.” Inspired by the writings of Washington Irving earlier in the 19th century\, Dickens wrote five Christmas novellas between 1843 and 1848 and over a dozen short stories between 1852 and 1866. Each of these–including the perennial favorite A Christmas Carrol–helped to shape how the holiday season is celebrated in Britain and America. This program explores these wonderful flights of holiday fantasy and their lasting influence. \nThis program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library\, the Groton Public Library\, and the Natick Historical Society. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n  \nAbout the Speaker\nDr. Bill Thierfelder is a retired professor of arts and humanities\, with a PhD in English literature\, an MA in theology\, and a BA in English with additional concentrations in music history and art. After teaching second grade for four years and high school seniors for six months as a replacement substitute\, Bill spent the next 32 years teaching a variety of arts and humanities courses at several New York and Long Island universities and colleges\, including St. John’s University\, Hofstra University\, and Dowling College. \nBill is currently docent emeritus at the American Museum of Natural History where he continues to give both Zoom and in-person presentations\, work on special editing projects\, and give tours. He also lectures regularly for libraries and educational organizations nationwide via Zoom. Bill’s classroom\, library\, and museum vocations have taught him that life is all about “making wings\,” hence\, the name of his website: Making Wings. Indeed\, Bill’s philosophy–rooted in years of practical study and life experience–is simple: “The most important thing you can do is to make wings for yourself and fly to places that fulfill your potential\, that allow you to develop your unique gifts\, and that open you up to a world of possibilities.” \n  \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfldickens1225/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,FREE,History,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CharlesDickens.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20251020T174321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T174321Z UID:10007476-1763371800-1763398800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Singing Back the Buffalo – a streaming documentary film DESCRIPTION:Indigenous visionaries\, scientists and communities are rematriating the buffalo to the heart of the North American plains they once defined\, signaling a turning point for Indigenous nations\, the ecosystem\, and our collective survival. \nThis film is brought to you in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Natick Historical Society. \nPlease register on the BFL website to view the film. You will receive the link to screen the film on November 17th. The link will be good through December 1st. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflbuffalofilm/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Library,Movie Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/singingbuffalo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20250902T170133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T170133Z UID:10007444-1758967200-1758992400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Natick Powwow: Annual Harvest Moon & Creator Celebration DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Massachusett Praying Indians of Natick Tribe. \nHost Drum: Generations \nNatick Praying Indian wedding ceremony\, singing\, dancing\, storytelling\, food\, flute and more! URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-powwow-annual-harvest-moon-creator-celebration/ LOCATION:Cochituate State Park\, 43 Commonwealth Rd\, Natick\, MA\, 01770 CATEGORIES:Community Events,Cultural Events,Family Friendly,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Powwow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T210000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20250902T175347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T175347Z UID:10007445-1757527200-1757538000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Latino Night DESCRIPTION:Network\, Learn\, Celebrate! \nJoin us in celebrating our Hispanic and Latino community in the MetroWest. Hear from Latino entrepreneurs\, business owners and experience Latino music performances. \nThis event celebrates our Hispanic and Latino community\, but we invite everyone to attend! URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/latino-night/ LOCATION:The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)\, 14 Summer Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Cultural Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/EventPhotoFull_Latinx-Night.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T140000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20250516T165403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T192444Z UID:10007304-1755946800-1755957600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:2025 Multicultural Day DESCRIPTION:The Natick Center Cultural District is pleased to announce Multicultural Day on August 23 from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM on the Natick Common. This event highlights the diversity and cultures in our community.\n \nEnjoy delicious food from Mashal’s Kitchen\, Mig’s Dogs\, Baha Mexican\, and Kona Ice.  \nThe Event Schedule of music and dance performances. \n \nVisit a variety of cultural booths for fun activities and educational opportunities! \n\nAnokh\nAssociation of Romanians in New England\nBlack Lives Belong\nBoston Language Hub\nEkal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA\nFramingham Akikai\nHorizon of Opportunities\nMing Hui Academy Boston\nMorse Institute Library\nNatick Health Department/Natick 180\nNatick is United\nPaper Fiesta\nSOAR Natick\nSPARK Kindness\nTins\, Trunks & Trousseau\nWalnut Hill School for the Arts\n\nTo be a part of Multicultural Day\, please fill out this Google Form here. \n. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/2025-multicultural-day/ LOCATION:Natick Common CATEGORIES:Community Events,Cultural Events,Featured,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Multicultural-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20250328T191216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T203536Z UID:10007205-1748505600-1748538000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Walnut Hill Visual Art Show DESCRIPTION:Stroll through the Dartley Visual Art Center\, inside Highland Hall\, and enjoy art by our talented Visual Art majors. No tickets required—just drop in between 5pm and 7pm! There will be a fashion show at 6pm\, but the rest of the exhibit can be explored on your own time. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/walnut-hill-visual-art-show/ LOCATION:Walnut Hill School for the Arts\, 12 Highland St.\, Natick\, MA CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Walnut-Hill-Visual-Art.png ORGANIZER;CN="Walnut Hill School for the Arts":MAILTO:creative@walnuthillarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20250317T132126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T183849Z UID:10007176-1747490400-1747497600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Holi Festival in Natick Center DESCRIPTION:You are invited to celebrate the vibrant multi-cultural spirit of our town during the Holi Festival! Holi (pronounced /holi/; Sanskrit: हो ली Holi) is a delightful spring festival that is joyfully celebrated in the Indian subcontinent. It is popularly known as the “festival of colors” or “festival of love.” \nJoin us for an exciting lineup of activities! You can revel in the festivities with eco-friendly dry powdered colors\, while grooving to the lively Bollywood music that our fabulous DJ Mahesh has in store for you. The best part? This event is free to attend! However\, if you desire more colors or food\, you can purchase them on-site. \nWe cannot wait to see you at the Holi Festival\, where we will create wonderful memories together! \nRain Date\, May 18 from 2- 4:00 pm. \nLocation: Middlesex Savings Bank Parking Lot along Rt. 135 & Washington St. \nRESERVE your free ticket! \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/holi-festival-in-natick-center/ LOCATION:Natick Center Cultural District\, 8 Court St.\, NATICK\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Cultural Events,Family Friendly,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Holi-Event-Cover-2025-V1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T210000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20250423T180557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T180557Z UID:10007232-1746298800-1746306000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:The A Cappella Singers Present Of Thee We Sing Celebrating American Composers DESCRIPTION:Spring Concert 2025 \nPlease welcome our new director\, Dr. Brett Abigaña.  \nTickets available at the door. $15 Seniors & Students. $20 General Admission. \nVisit our website www.theacapellasingers.org. Follow us on Facebook @acappellasingersnatick. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/the-a-cappella-singers-present-of-thee-we-sing-celebrating-american-composers/ LOCATION:Fisk Memorial United Church\, 106 Walnut Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Cultural Events,Family Friendly,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Spring-2025-Concert-Poster.pdf.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T140000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20250415T132906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T223702Z UID:10007219-1745233200-1745244000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Rock & Run at Mile 10 DESCRIPTION:Join the Natick Center Cultural District on the Natick Common on Marathon Monday\, April 21\, 2025\, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for facepainting and Marathon-themed temporary tattoos\, while you make a sign with the Rotary Club of Natick and listen from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM to the School of Rock House Band. \nWhile there\, be sure to cheer on our Marathon runner\, Miss Tilden\, as she passes! She was able to raise her goal of $4\,500 for the NCCD. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/rock-run-at-mile-10/ LOCATION:Natick Common CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Community Events,Cultural Events,Family Friendly,Featured,FREE,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Marathon-Monday-Town-Common-master.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T110000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20241217T173952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T195303Z UID:10007148-1739008800-1739012400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Français à la bibliothèque DESCRIPTION:BONJOUR !\n\nVous parlez français ? \nun peu\, beaucoup\, pas de problèmes. \nVenez nous rejoindre pour parler ou pour écouter. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/french125/2025-02-08/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/French.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T110000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20241217T173952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T195303Z UID:10007137-1736589600-1736593200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Français à la bibliothèque DESCRIPTION:BONJOUR !\n\nVous parlez français ? \nun peu\, beaucoup\, pas de problèmes. \nVenez nous rejoindre pour parler ou pour écouter. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/french125/2025-01-11/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/French.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20241105T174153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T174153Z UID:10007120-1733068800-1733072400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Carols by Candlelight with Diane Taraz DESCRIPTION:Join the Bacon Free Library and the Natick Historical Society to hear Diane Taraz perform traditional Victorian Christmas carols this holiday season. \nMany of our holiday traditions and Christmas music were revived or created during the Victorian era in the mid-1800s. Diane will present these beloved carols and fascinating stories about their origins as she performs in a hand-sewn 1850s dress and accompanies herself on guitar and dulcimer. \nDiane Taraz has been writing her songs for years and breathing new life into traditional ones. She explains the intricacies of her music with a dry wit and a light touch. \nThis event is free\, but please register HERE in advance. \n  \nThis event will take place at the Natick History Museum (downstairs from the Bacon Free Library). URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/dtaraz1224/ LOCATION:Natick Historical Society Museum CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Family Friendly,History,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/VictorianChristmas.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20241029T171609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T171609Z UID:10007119-1732964400-1732968000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Bead Bracelets and Corn Husk Dolls with the Natick Nipmuc DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Bacon Free Library and make a beaded bracelet or a corn husk doll with members of the Natick Nipmuc. In honor of National Native American Heritage month\, members of the Natick Nipmuc Tribe will be on-site to teach you how to create these lovely traditional crafts. \nThis event is held in collaboration with the Natick Historical Society. \nNo need to sign up. Just stop by. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/nipmuccraft1124/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Family Friendly,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cornhuskdoll-e1730222160885.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T183000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20240909T183245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T183245Z UID:10007095-1728406800-1728412200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Art Reception – Quilts by Frances Caruso Daneault DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is thrilled to welcome back former Assistant Director and Children’s Librarian extraordinaire Fran Daneault to exhibit her spectacular collection of quilts. Along with raising her two sons in Natick and working at the Bacon\, Fran has also spent years perfecting her crafting skills. She applies the same energy\, creativity\, joy\, and humor to her artistic works that she brought in working with children and families at the BFL\, where she frequently wore and gifted some of her handmade creations. \nA longtime resident of Natick\, Fran and her husband recently relocated to New Hampshire\, where Fran can be found walking on the beach\, volunteering in her local library\, and quilting up a storm. \nFran’s quilts will be on display at the BFL from September 19th – October 30th.  Join us at this reception to view the quilts and visit with Fran. \n  \nFrom Fran: \n \nI am a scrappy\, wonky\, modern\, art quilter who sometimes makes traditional quilts. \nI like learning in classes and workshops but have trouble sticking to a pattern. \nFor fabric\, I collect randomly spaced dots\, paisleys\, loudly busy prints and happy colors. I think\, perhaps wrongly\, that they all go together. \nI own way too much fabric but still feel the need to give orphaned fabrics a home. \nI hope you enjoy this collection of quilts. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflfranreception/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Arts Classes and Education,Cultural Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Grown_smaller.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20240830T181115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T205125Z UID:10007036-1727517600-1727542800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Natick Powwow DESCRIPTION:Annual Harvest Moon and Creator Praise Celebration\nHosted by the Massachusetts Praying Indians of Natick Tribe \nNatick Powwow \nSeptember 28\, 2024 – 10am – 5pm \nHonoring Naticksqw Chief Caring Hands  \n“The earth is sacred\, Creator says it is so. Join us and give honor to this sacred bond. Let the soles of your moccasins feel the power of the Great Spirit” ~Naticksqw Chief Caring Hands \nHow good and pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity. –ps. 133:1 \nCochituate State Park.\n43 Commonwealth Rd\, Natick\, MA\nGates open at 10am ~ Grand Entry at 1pm\n*Honoring the Elders *Singing *Dancing *Storytelling *Food *and more!\n<< Public Welcome: FREE ADMISSION >> \nThis powwow is held the last Saturday of September every year. We thank the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Town of Natick for allowing our tribe during this time to ceremony on our sacred land.\nwww.natickprayingindians.org \nABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-powwow/ LOCATION:Cochituate State Park\, 43 Commonwealth Rd\, Natick\, MA\, 01770 CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Natick-Powwow.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20240826T210248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T210321Z UID:10007029-1726686000-1726689600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Eastern European Book Club (virtual) DESCRIPTION:Join Konstantin Starikov on Zoom for the first book of our new Eastern European Book Club\, with a discussion of Maybe Esther: A Family Story by Katia Petrowskaja (Author)\, Shelley Frisch (Translator). “Maybe Esther is the inventive\, unique\, and extraordinarily moving debut memoir that pieces together the fascinating story of one woman’s family across twentieth-century Russia\, Ukraine\, Poland\, and Germany.”\n \nKonstantin Starikov is a librarian and user experience designer with a focus on digital accessibility. Born in Ukraine\, Konstantin lived in New England for over 30 years. He is a resident of Framingham and enjoys learning about local histories of New England towns. Konstantin has received a doctorate in Slavic Literatures and Languages from Brown University.  \nCopies of the book are available at the library. \nOrder your own copy HERE \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact Konstantin at: konstantin.starikov@gmail.com URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/eeurobc924/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T110000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20240826T205745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T205745Z UID:10007028-1726308000-1726311600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Français à la bibliothèque DESCRIPTION:BONJOUR !\n\nVous parlez français ? \nun peu\, beaucoup\, pas de problèmes. \nVenez nous rejoindre pour parler ou pour écouter. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflfrench91424/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/French.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T110000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20240323T225653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T200614Z UID:10006685-1724497200-1724497200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:2024 Multicultural Day DESCRIPTION:The Natick Center Cultural District is pleased to announce Multicultural Day on August 24 from 11-2:00 pm on the Natick Common. This event highlights the diversity and cultures in our community.\n \nEnjoy delicious food from Mashal’s Kitchen\, and Mig’s Dogs. \nView the EVENT SCHEDULE of music and dance performances. \nVisit a variety of cultural booths for fun activities and educational opportunities! \nKids\, drop by the Natick Center table to pick up a free passport and questions from participating tables. Visit the tables\, answer the questions\, and get your passport stamped!! \nGenerously sponsored by MutualOne Bank URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/multicultural-day-2024/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Cultural Events,Featured,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MULTICULTURALDAY202329-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20240507T182819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T182819Z UID:10006707-1719414000-1719417600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Instrument Petting Zoo DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is partnering with Bach to Rock in Wellesley to bring you this instrument petting zoo. B2R will be bringing a variety of musical instruments to the BFL for 60 minutes of instrument exploration to give people of all ages a chance to learn about instruments and experience playing them. \nPlease stop by to try out an instrument\, or two\, that you’re curious about. No registration required. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflinstrument/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Family Friendly,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/instrument.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20240323T224809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T181227Z UID:10006684-1718802000-1718812800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:2024 Juneteenth DESCRIPTION:The Natick Historical Society and Natick for Black Lives Matter will host a reading of Frederick Douglass’s “What to a Slave is the 4th of July” at 11:00 am at the Common Street Spiritual Center. \n  \n\n\nThe celebration continues with the Natick Center Cultural District’s Juneteenth event at the First Congregational Church from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. The event will include musical performances by The Drum Nomads\, Slow Boat Home\, Squeezebox Stompers\, and Holly Chin Vocal Studio\, fun activities\, and food from Mig’s Dogs\, Sentie’s Kitchen\, and Clarke’s Cookies & Cakes. \nASL Interpreting Services will be available during the event. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/2024-juneteenth/ CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Education,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Juneteenth-New-Location-e1718716169635.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T123000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20240514T152615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T152615Z UID:10006710-1717844400-1717849800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Native American Reflections: We Are Still Here -- Community Gathering DESCRIPTION:The art exhibit entitled Native American Reflections: We Are Still Here will be on display at the Bacon Free Library from June 4th-26th.  Artists include members of the Natick Nipmuc tribe\, Abenaki Nation\, Algonquin\, Inuk and Wampanoag tribe. Paintings\, poetry\, baskets and other works of art will be on display throughout the month. \nOn June 8th the Native American artists will gather on the grounds of the BFL to share the stories that have inspired their artwork. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflnaart/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Family Friendly,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NAreflections-e1715700347592.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20240507T181016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T175555Z UID:10006703-1716451200-1716483600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Great Blue Herons: A Study of Patience and Grace DESCRIPTION:Visit the Bacon Free Library from May 21st to June 3rd to enjoy Babsje’s stunning photography collection\, Great Blue Herons: A Study of Patience and Grace. \nBabsje was a local photographer who focused her lens on the Great Blue Herons in and around Lake Cochituate and on the Charles\, including at the dam in South Natick. She spent many very happy days floating in her kayak\, and the herons became so accustomed to her quiet presence that she was able to beautifully document their private grandeur for all to experience. \n“Alas\, my days of photographing the magnificent Great Blue Herons from the cockpit of my kayak floating on the lake have come to an end.” – Posted by Babsje on December 20\, 2023\, shortly before her death in January. babsjeheron.wordpress.com. \nShe is greatly missed. \n  \nPhotographs are available for purchase upon request. All proceeds from sales will be donated to Massachusetts Audubon Society. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflherons/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Arts Classes and Education,Cultural Events,Family Friendly,FREE,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Babsje-Yoga-Heron-1-e1715105499283.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20240205T155251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T151432Z UID:10006656-1716040800-1716048000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:2024 Holi Festival DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the spirit of multiculturalism in our town with the Holi Festival! \nHoli (/holi/; Sanskrit: हो ली Holi) is a spring festival celebrated in the Indian subcontinent\, also known as the “festival of colors” or the “festival of love”. \nThere will be eco-friendly dry powdered color available for all\, Bollywood music with a DJ\, and drinks and snacks for purchase. Sign up at this LINK  \nHeld at the Middlesex Savings Bank Parking Lot Rt. 135 & Washington St.\, Natick Center. \nRain Date: May 19\, 2-4:00 pm\n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/holi-festival-2024/ CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/20190518_183241828_iOS-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T220000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20240318T135708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T135708Z UID:10006680-1714246200-1714255200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Cajun/Zydeco Dance Party DESCRIPTION:The Squeezebox Stompers will host a Cajun/Zydeco Dance party at the Common St. Spiritual Center on April 27th! Suggested donation is $20 \n7:30 – 8:30 pm Cajun Dance Instruction \n8:00 – 10:00 pm Music by the Squeezebox Stompers. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/cajun-zydeco-dance-party/ LOCATION:Common Street Spiritual Center – 13 Common St. CATEGORIES:Community Events,Cultural Events,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/7D8DB305-69C8-40BE-B7EF-04029B30966E.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T113000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20240322T195705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T231748Z UID:10006683-1714212000-1714217400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Art Across the Globe - Gond Art Workshop DESCRIPTION:Gond Art Workshop \nApril 27\, 10:00 am EST \nFeaturing Artist Ravi Tekam from India! \n\nRegister HERE URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/art-across-the-globe-gond-painting/ CATEGORIES:Arts Classes and Education,Cultural Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Copy-of-March-Art-Across-the-Globe-2023-2160-x-1080-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T181013 CREATED:20240424T182950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T182950Z UID:10006030-1713945600-1713978000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Art Across the Globe - Midnapur Patachitra Workshop DESCRIPTION:The last in our 5-Part series and this month featuring Artist\, Tagar Chitrakar LIVE from India! \n\nMeet the Artist\nQ&A session with the Artist\nAccess to the workshop video for 3-weeks and complete your artwork\nShare your artwork with fellow participants and the organizers\n\nSign up HERE for the workshop. Sponsored by NCCD and facilitated by Artsy Way Of Life URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/art-across-the-globe-midnapur-patachitra-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Arts Classes and Education,Cultural Events,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Art-Across-the-Globe-2024-Midnapur-patachitra.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR