Inspirational Jam: Paintings by Carl Ristaino

Carl Ristaino’s imagination comes alive through dynamic jazz scenes and whimsical cityscapes in Inspirational Jam, on view in the Wedge Gallery from Jan 26 - Mar 29. Join us for the opening reception on Jan 28 at 6 PM celebrating Inspirational Jam and Marsha Wilcox’s <a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/ancient-light">Ancient Light</a> (<a href="https://forms.gle/nmA2G5n7vDBTqHwh7">RSVPs appreciated</a>).&nbsp; Working in acrylics, Ristaino builds layers of bold color that capture the transcendence of live music and fantastical worlds. In his jazz series, Ristaino’s canvases become stages where musicians lean into their instruments, vocalists throw their heads back in ecstatic song, and the audience communes over the pleasure of spontaneous creativity. His paintings don't just document performance; they are improvisations themselves. Ristaino’s Ancient Cities take us to unknown, and yet familiar, places. He combines castles and pirate ships with UFO’s and ancient pyramids to build a world of pure creativity. Each Ancient City invites the viewer to imagine a new story and to look closely at the canvas, and within themselves, to discover new corners of imagination. Artist Talk (both Carl Ristaino and Marsha Wilcox of <a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/ancient-light">Ancient Light</a>): February 21, 2:00 PM, Black Box Theater, <a href="https://forms.gle/bTL1YuEw1rssYssW8">RSVPs appreciated</a>

The Umbrella Arts Center

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at The Umbrella Arts Center

The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents <a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/production/kill-mockingbird-0">TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD</a>, directed by Scott Edmiston and dramatized by Christopher Sergel based on the book by Harper Lee.&nbsp; Playing in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA from Friday, February 27 - Sunday, March 22, 2026 | Previews: Friday, February 27 &amp; Saturday, February 28 | Press opening Sunday, March 1.&nbsp; Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird opens in a sleepy Alabama town in the midst of the Great Depression, where Scout and her brother, Jem, live with their widowed father, lawyer Atticus Finch. While the children act out stories and muse about their mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley, the facade of their seemingly peaceful town begins to crack when a young black man is accused of a terrible crime. Driven by an unshakeable moral conviction, Atticus defends the man in a trial that sends violent waves through the community, teaching young Scout about prejudice, compassion and the courage to do what is right. This hard-hitting work is an all-new production of Harper Lee’s story that is timeless, lingering, and searingly relevant. Shows run Sunday at 3:00 PM, Thursday &amp; Friday at 7:30 PM, and Saturday at 8:00 PM. The show's anticipated run time is 2 hours, 15 minutes long, with a 15 minute intermission. A special <a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/class/kidcare-performances">KidCare</a> Show on Sunday, March 15 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella's classrooms with an experienced teacher. Dinner &amp; A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. Talk Backs are scheduled following the Sunday, March 8 and Sunday, March 15 performances. TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing, Woodstock, Illinois.&nbsp;

Salt Lick Sessions

The Umbrella's expanded Concert Series in partnership with <a href="https://theumbrellaarts.prospect2.com/lt.php?x=4lZy~GDKJ3aZ6sJ5zd5LVRKd3a3ViNAfvxYxYnQ5UqKc68KqzUy7wuVz3O3m-NFfx1K2XXkWJ3mf95OKztLNVL">Salt Lick Incubator</a> showcases some of your future-favorite musical acts that have emerged through the Salt Lick program. Each concert spotlights the incredible talents of tomorrow's groundbreaking artists, creates support and lets you say you knew them back when! Come be part of the music at The Umbrella's spring Salt Lick Sessions concert Friday, March 27 featuring Claire Ernst &amp; Dani Offline.  ABOUT THE ARTISTS:  <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/2WFgy3nW0RPCr856bifSkY">Claire Ernst</a> is an emerging pop/R&amp;B artist out of Nashville, who just released her debut full length album, Oh, Hello!: a vibrant introduction of her artistry to the world. Striking a fresh balance of Nashville Songwriting, pop hooks, and R&amp;B grooves, she is genre blending and bending with every new release.  <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JPVuuVHTbNiK8OZBCcmm5?si=4M6hS9dLTmWtS1r8V--2mA">Dani Offline</a> is a songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist making analog R&amp;B for the 21st century. Inspired by jazz and classic “Quiet Storm” radio of the 70s, her sound is at once sensual and introspective, combining poetic lyricism, ethereal vocal improvisation, and retrofuturist sensibilities.

Artist Talk for Ancient Light and Inspirational Jam

Join us for an Artist Talk with Marsha Wilcox (<a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/ancient-light">Ancient Light</a>) and Carl Ristaino (<a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/inspirational-jam">Inspirational Jam</a>) on February 21 at 2 PM in the Black Box Theater. Through their talks, the artists will speak on their process, inspiration, and artistic journeys. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRlXAzGxO_Mj9_HUY7Y3W2EIOeC_zfEB9A_2pi8SyzZFEbcA/viewform">RSVP appreciated.</a> About the exhibitions: Ancient Light: Celestial Photography by Marsha Wilcox | The Allie Kussin Gallery | January 12 - March 22, 2026 Celestial photographer Marsha Wilcox has been passionate about outer space since her childhood when her father taught her about celestial navigation. Like so many before her, Marsha has wondered about the cosmos: its beauty, mystery, and immensity. Ancient Light invites you to look up and explore the worlds beyond our own. Through long-exposure photography, Marsha is able to capture the night sky high above Concord. What will these celestial bodies tell us about ourselves? How can we reconnect with our past, present, and future by connecting with the cosmos? Inspirational Jam: Paintings by Carl Ristaino | The Wedge Gallery | January 26 - March 29, 2026 Working in acrylics, Carl Ristaino's imagination comes alive through dynamic jazz scenes and whimsical cityscapes. He builds layers of bold color that capture the transcendence of live music and fantastical worlds. In his jazz series, Ristaino’s canvases become stages where musicians lean into their instruments, vocalists throw their heads back in ecstatic song, and the audience communes over the pleasure of spontaneous creativity. His paintings don't just document performance; they are improvisations themselves. Ristaino’s Ancient Cities take us to unknown, and yet familiar, places. He combines castles and pirate ships with UFO’s and ancient pyramids to build a world of pure creativity. Each Ancient City invites the viewer to imagine a new story and to look closely at the canvas, and within themselves, to discover new corners of imagination. Admission is free and the galleries are open to all. Explore additional programming and learn more at <a href="http://theumbrellaarts.org/current-exhibition?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdGVYeU55OXkwMDdCTFVQdXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6Fh-objZlaH5xOrtMnrdq7OPM8D9jT0y965XONu4TeS4ZNSmaQV0AhTtlutQ_aem_aXzGwCNZpEhqnkjS3mRdmw">TheUmbrellaArts.org/current-exhibition</a>

The Umbrella Film Series presents Hitchcock’s Torn Curtain

Enjoy the best of classic, independent, and foreign films curated by The Concord Film Project at The Umbrella Arts Center, with pre-show dinner options.&nbsp; This February, join us for TORN CURTAIN (1966, dir. Alfred Hitchcock), a suspenseful Cold War spy thriller starring Paul Newman and Julie Andrews. This film is rated PG and runs 2 hours and 8 minutes. Optional pre-show dinners from Saltbox Kitchen are available; order before Mon, Feb 2 at 12 PM. Film tickets are $12.50, meals are an additional $25. Concessions are available for purchase at the event.

Opening Reception for Ancient Light and Inspirational Jam

Join us for the opening reception of The Umbrella's Winter exhibitions, <a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/ancient-light">Ancient Light</a> and <a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/inspirational-jam">Inspirational Jam</a> featuring the works of Marsha Wilcox and Carl Ristaino. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7cddOMrqBrMmDH9ehR1X8a4j99jVFyP_tU3n_dXm6P9BkbQ/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawPLoJxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF0ZVh5Tnk5eTAwN0JMVVB1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHir41hoSxNl2ljx1F9O3WWcEstr4CxgKd031BGMxA4BjryKYa_5EDb2GHAg4_aem_ANzYbi_6p8yElW029z9NPw">RSVP appreciated.</a> About the exhibitions: Ancient Light: Celestial Photography by Marsha Wilcox | The Allie Kussin Gallery | January 12 - March 22, 2026 Celestial photographer Marsha Wilcox has been passionate about outer space since her childhood when her father taught her about celestial navigation. Like so many before her, Marsha has wondered about the cosmos: its beauty, mystery, and immensity. Ancient Light invites you to look up and explore the worlds beyond our own. Through long-exposure photography, Marsha is able to capture the night sky high above Concord. What will these celestial bodies tell us about ourselves? How can we reconnect with our past, present, and future by connecting with the cosmos? Inspirational Jam: Paintings by Carl Ristaino | The Wedge Gallery | January 26 - March 29, 2026 Working in acrylics, Carl Ristaino's imagination comes alive through dynamic jazz scenes and whimsical cityscapes. He builds layers of bold color that capture the transcendence of live music and fantastical worlds. In his jazz series, Ristaino’s canvases become stages where musicians lean into their instruments, vocalists throw their heads back in ecstatic song, and the audience communes over the pleasure of spontaneous creativity. His paintings don't just document performance; they are improvisations themselves. Ristaino’s Ancient Cities take us to unknown, and yet familiar, places. He combines castles and pirate ships with UFO’s and ancient pyramids to build a world of pure creativity. Each Ancient City invites the viewer to imagine a new story and to look closely at the canvas, and within themselves, to discover new corners of imagination. Admission is free and the galleries are open to all. Explore additional programming and learn more at <a href="http://theumbrellaarts.org/current-exhibition?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdGVYeU55OXkwMDdCTFVQdXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6Fh-objZlaH5xOrtMnrdq7OPM8D9jT0y965XONu4TeS4ZNSmaQV0AhTtlutQ_aem_aXzGwCNZpEhqnkjS3mRdmw">TheUmbrellaArts.org/current-exhibition</a>

Ancient Light: Celestial Photography by Marsha Wilcox

“There is art in the science, and science in the art.” – Marsha Wilcox Ancient Light transforms the Allie Kussin Gallery from Jan 12 - Mar 22 with celestial photography by Marsha Wilcox. Join us for a joint opening reception on Jan 28 at 6 PM celebrating Ancient Light and Carl Ristaino’s <a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/inspirational-jam">Inspirational Jam</a> (<a href="https://forms.gle/nmA2G5n7vDBTqHwh7">RSVPs appreciated</a>). Celestial photographer Marsha Wilcox has been passionate about outer space since her childhood when her father taught her about celestial navigation. Like so many before her, Marsha has wondered about the cosmos: its beauty, mystery, and immensity. Ancient Light invites you to look up and explore the worlds beyond our own. Through long-exposure photography, Marsha is able to capture the night sky high above Concord. What will these celestial bodies tell us about ourselves? How can we reconnect with our past, present, and future by connecting with the cosmos? Galaxy Walks (gallery tours with Marsha Wilcox, ~one hour long):<ul><li>Tuesday, February 3, 11:00 AM</li><li>Saturday, February 28, 1:00 PM</li><li>Thursday, March 5, 11:00 AM</li><li>Saturday, March 21, 2:00 PM</li></ul><a href="https://forms.gle/zx4rg32VgGMhNFe86">RSVPs appreciated</a> Artist Talk (both Marsha Wilcox and Carl Ristaino of <a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/inspirational-jam">Inspirational Jam</a>): February 21, 2:00 PM, Black Box Theater <a href="https://forms.gle/bTL1YuEw1rssYssW8">RSVPs appreciated</a>

The Umbrella Film Series presents Force Majeure

Enjoy the best of classic, independent, and foreign films curated by The Concord Film Project at The Umbrella Arts Center, with pre-show dinner options.  This January, join us for <a href="http://theumbrellaarts.org/film">Force Majeure</a> (2014, dir. Ruben Östlund, rated R for language). In this searing black comedy, a Swedish couple on holiday confronts a natural disaster that shatters their beliefs about themselves as a family. The film runs 2 hours. Screened in Swedish with English subtitles.  Optional pre-show dinners from Saltbox Kitchen are available; order before Mon, Jan 12 at 12 PM. Film tickets are $12.50, meals are an additional $25. Concessions are available for purchase at the event.

The Umbrella Film Series presents My Penguin Friend

Enjoy the best of classic, independent, and foreign films curated by The Concord Film Project at The Umbrella Arts Center, with pre-show dinner options.&nbsp; This December, join us for My Penguin Friend (2024, dir. David Schurmann, rated PG), a family-friendly film based on the true story of a lonely fisherman who unexpectedly finds companionship with a South American Magellan penguin. The film runs 1 hour and 37 minutes. Optional pre-show dinners from Saltbox Kitchen are available; order before Mon, Dec 15 at 12 PM. Film tickets are $12.50, meals are an additional $25. Concessions are available for purchase at the event. Plus, join us before the film for a FREE Youth Film Premiere at 5:15 PM. This event is a celebratory culmination of Umbrella Artist-in-Residence Tom Flint's Fall Semester Classes and features student films and a short documentary about their creation. Learn more at <a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/performing-arts/films-umbrella">TheUmbrellaArts.org/film</a>

Youth Film Premiere

Join Artist-in-Residence Tom Flint and his students for a YOUTH FILM PREMIERE Tuesday, December 16 at 5:15 PM Walk the red carpet through the gallery into The Umbrella's Theater 144 for a free premiere of youth short films, followed by a Q&amp;A with the filmmakers! This event is a celebratory culmination of Artist-in-Residence Tom Flint's Fall Semester Classes and features student films and a short documentary about their creation.&nbsp; Light concessions available for purchase. Or, add on a Saltbox Kitchen Meal to enjoy after the screening for just $25! Order before Monday, December 15 at 12 PM.&nbsp; Plus, stay after the premiere for a screening of My Penguin Friend as part of The Umbrella Film Series curated by The Concord Film Project. Tickets and more info at <a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/performing-arts/films-umbrella"> TheUmbrellaArts.org/film</a> This program is presented as part of the Arts Elevate: Embedded Community Artist for Youth Wellness in Greater Lowell Program, which was developed by Greater Lowell Community Foundation with lead funding from the Barr Foundation through its Creative Commonwealth Initiative.

Holiday Pops Concert with the Firebird Pops Orchestra

‘Tis the season to warm your soul with the festive sounds of the Firebird Pops Orchestra in The Umbrella’s state-of-the-art Theater 144. Cozy up to two acts of beloved holiday classics–plus some new favorites!–performed by talented musicians from across New England. Let these rich, vibrant orchestrations provide the soundtrack to your December as you enjoy solos by <a href="https://firebirdpops.org/guest-artist/mara-bonde/">Mara Bonde</a>, <a href="https://www.sandrapiqueseddy.com/">Sandra Piques Eddy</a>, and <a href="https://firebirdpops.org/guest-artist/stephen-markarian/">Stephen Markarian</a> with your loved ones. Bringing the family? Pops the perfect introduction to the magic of the symphony for listeners of all ages. During intermission, let little ones explore Educational activities with an Umbrella instructor while you visit Concessions and take in the beautiful abstract works in the Allie Kussin Gallery, <a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/joy-peace">Joy &amp; Peace</a>. There's nothing quite like experiencing the joy of a full orchestra together—especially when everyone gets to sing along. Let your voice join in a rousing sing-along finale that fosters the warmth of community against the December chill. Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM &amp; 4:00 PM Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM &nbsp;About The Firebird Pops Orchestra The online musical sensation <a href="https://firebirdpops.org/">Firebird Pops</a> was born "out of the ashes" of the COVID-19 shutdown, its inaugural virtual performances taking grateful audiences by storm. Under the baton of founder and music director, Brendan Kenney, almost 60 musicians performed Harry Potter Symphonic Suite, a medley of the score from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, garnering praise from MuggleNet.com, Nerdist, and New England’s Channel 7 News. Since then, the orchestra has continued to grow in size and notoriety with its innovative digital performances from Phantom of the Opera, the launch of the Firebird Vox choir, and fresh seasonal concerts for the Halloween and Winter Holidays. Formally granted nonprofit status, the Firebird Pops organization looks forward to expanding its in-person repertoire, and The Umbrella is proud to introduce them to live audiences in our state-of-the-art Main Stage Theater 144! Tickets: Adult: $65 Senior: $60 Student (ages 6+): $20 Child (under 6): $10

The Umbrella Winter Market

<a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/visual-arts/winter-market">The Umbrella's 2025 Winter Market</a> Friday, December 5: 12 PM - 5 PM Saturday December 6: 10 AM - 5 PM Sunday, December 7: 11 AM - 4 PM At our annual three-day celebration of hand-crafted fine art, come in from the cold to stroll The Umbrella’s three sunlit floors of artists' studios and galleries, featuring the exhibitions “Off the Wall” (small works by Umbrella Studio Artists for sale) and “<a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/theumbrellaarts.org/joy-peace">Joy &amp; Peace</a>” (contemporary abstract paintings by Christiane Corcelle and Jill Goldman-Callahan). Select a treat from our Cafe, then savor the creativity on display at the Holiday Ceramics Sale, in Artists' Studios, and at Guest Artisans' tables brimming with pieces ready to become unique, unforgettable gifts for you and your loved ones. Attending the Market with little ones? Pre-register for or drop in to a family activity led by an Umbrella instructor.

Tick, Tick... BOOM!

The Umbrella Stage Company is proud to announce the presentation of <a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/production/tick-tickboom">Tick, Tick… BOOM!,</a> the autobiographical rock musical by Jonathan Larson and directed by Ilyse Robbins. From Friday, October 10 through Sunday, November 23, 2025, audiences will be invited into the creative crucible of a composer on the brink of his 30th birthday, facing the crossroads of love, ambition, and artistic purpose. Before Rent, there was Tick, Tick... BOOM!. This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theater. Tick, Tick... BOOM! takes you on the playwright/composer's journey through his quarter-life crisis that led to a Broadway blockbuster. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue, and yet Jon is still waiting on tables and trying to write the great American musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery is presented as a rock musical filled with instantly appealing melodies and a unique blend of musical theater styles. Shows run Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30PM, Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 3PM. A special <a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/class/kidcare-performances">KidCare</a> Show on Nov 2 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella's classrooms with an experienced teacher. ﻿ Dinner &amp; A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. Talk Backs are scheduled following the Oct 18 and Nov 6 performances.&nbsp; The performance will run in rotation with The Umbrella’s production of the heartfelt play <a href="https://theumbrellaarts.org/production/counter">The Counter</a>, a Boston-area premiere, in the Black Box Theater from Sep 26 through Nov 9.

The Umbrella Concert Series in partnership with Salt Lick Incubator presents Salt Lick Sessions

The Umbrella's expanded Concert Series in partnership with <a href="https://theumbrellaarts.prospect2.com/lt.php?x=4lZy~GDKJ3aZ6sJ5zd5LVRKd3a3ViNAfvxYxYnQ5UqKc68KqzUy7wuVz3O3m-NFfx1K2XXkWJ3mf95OKztLNVL">Salt Lick Incubator</a> showcases some of your future-favorite musical acts that have emerged through the Salt Lick program. Each concert spotlights the incredible talents of tomorrow's groundbreaking artists, creates support and lets you say you knew them back when! Featuring: Olivia Barton, Carter Benjamin, and Kieran Rhodes. ABOUT THE ARTISTS: <a href="https://theumbrellaarts.prospect2.com/lt.php?x=4lZy~GDKJ3aZ6sJ5zd5LVRKd3a3ViNAfvxYxYnQ5UqKc68KqzUy7wuVz3O3m-NFfx1K2XXkWJ3mf95OKztPFV9">Olivia Barton</a> writes songs that walk the line between unfiltered and refined. With reverence for the craft of songwriting, Barton writes and sings like she speaks: unapologetic, yet approachable, turning crowds into confidants. Having shared stages with Lizzy McAlpine, Madi Diaz, Field Medic, Searows, Annika Bennett, and others, her songs carry what folk music has always carried: emotion, memory, simple truth. An indie/alternative artist blending folk, gospel, and soul-infused rock, <a href="https://theumbrellaarts.prospect2.com/lt.php?x=4lZy~GDKJ3aZ6sJ5zd5LVRKd3a3ViNAfvxYxYnQ5UqKc68KqzUy7wuVz3O3m-NFfx1K2XXkWJ3mf95OKztPFVL">Carter Benjamin's</a> music is rooted in storytelling, exploring themes of identity, resilience, and belonging. From his upbringing in Grand Cayman and DC to his bold, genre-defying album Black Boys on the Radio Part II, Benjamin reclaims space for voices too often left out of the conversation. <a href="https://theumbrellaarts.prospect2.com/lt.php?x=4lZy~GDKJ3aZ6sJ5zd5LVRKd3a3ViNAfvxYxYnQ5UqKc68KqzUy7wuVz3O3m-NFfx1K2XXkWJ3mf95OKztPFVb">Kieran Rhodes</a> is a piano-driven pop artist and songwriter whose music blends timeless melodies with sharp lyrical storytelling. A Berklee College of Music alum and America’s Got Talent standout, Rhodes gained viral attention with his original song “Disengage" and further recognition when his song “What Got Into You” was featured in Netflix's Virgin River. He has opened for artists including JP Saxe, Ben Abraham, and Five for Fighting, and performed at major festivals like Boston Calling.

The Umbrella Film Series presents Holy Cow

Enjoy the best of classic, independent, and foreign films curated by The Concord Film Project at The Umbrella Arts Center, with pre-show dinner options.&nbsp; This November, join us for HOLY COW (2024, dir. Louise Courvoisier), a "luminous and joyful" coming-of-age film set against the picturesque backdrop of French dairy cow farming and cheese competitions. Not rated, but recommended for ages 16+ due to language and sexuality.&nbsp; In French with English subtitles. Optional add-on special dinner from <a href="https://www.woodshilltable.com/">Woods Hill Table</a>. Film tickets are $12.50, meals are an additional $35. Concessions are available for purchase at the event.

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