Join Natick landscape artist Barbara Levine this summer for drop-in plein air (outdoors in natural light) painting on the grounds of the Bacon Free Library. All levels of painters, and all mediums are welcome. Supplies will not be provided, so please bring your own equipment including: easels, paints, brushes, any solvents or mediums used, painting […]
It’s time for all that work in the garden to pay off in the kitchen. The experts at Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens will teach you how to prepare healthy meals with the ingredients from your backyard garden. Fresh is best! This program is hosted by the Bacon Free Library and will be held over […]
Join us for a cozy evening learning how to create beautiful floral arrangements with Fireside Floral! 📅 Thursday September 25th🕕 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM📍 37 S Main St, Natick, MA, 01760 Join us for a hands-on guided floral arrangement class in collaboration with the talented team at Fireside Floral! Whether you're a seasoned plant lover […]
Often located near poorhouses, asylums, and prisons, contagious disease hospitals reveal how fear of contagion intersected with social reform, nativism, and evolving ideas about poverty and public responsibility. Historian and author Dr. Katherine M. (Anderson) Benson, MFA, EdD, will take us on a virtual exploration of the complex history of contagious disease hospitals in Massachusetts […]
Nick Lowe has made his mark as a producer (Elvis Costello-Graham Parker-Pretenders-The Damned), songwriter of at least three songs you know by heart, short-lived career as a pop star, and a lengthy term as a musicians’ musician. But in his current ‘second act’ as a silver-haired, tender-hearted but sharp-tongued singer-songwriter, he has no equal. Starting with […]
We are excited to chat with fantastic historical romance author, Erica Ridley. Since it’s right before her new book, A Waltz on the Wild Side, comes out, we can celebrate early! In addition to her clever, heartwarming novels, like The Perks of Loving a Wallflower, Erica also writes young adult horror and thrillers. What can’t […]
Blues from award-winning guitar masters Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia. The dynamic duo of guitarists, nine-time Blues Music Award winner Mike Zito, and five-time Blues Music Award winner Albert Castiglia have come together to create the super-group Blood Brothers. In 2024, their Blood Brothers debut album, produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, won the Blues Music […]
Join us on the lawn of the Bacon Free Library for an outdoor dance class. Perfect for young movers and curious minds, this class blends storytelling, dance, and music for a joyful and expressive experience. Recommended for ages 3-8. No dance experience needed – just bring your imagination! This class will be taught by Ms. Ashlie […]
New readers can build confidence and practice their reading skills by reading out loud to a registered therapy dog at the Bacon Free Library. Children ages 5 and older can sign up for a 15-minute reading session with Sophie, a gentle golden retriever who loves belly rubs, stories, and cuddles. Registration is required for each […]
Celebrating over 45 years since their founding in 1977, the GRAMMY Award-winning New Orleans-based Dirty Dozen Brass Band has taken the traditional foundation of brass band music and incorporated it into a blend of genres, including bebop jazz, funk and R&B/soul. This unique sound, described by the band as a “musical gumbo”, has allowed the Dirty Dozen […]
