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Important Update!
Given the forecast of rain tapering off by midday,
Lexington Porchfest is ON for Saturday, September 30th!

Visit us 12 – 5pm at Porchfest Headquarters at Emery Park
(Depot Square, Lexington Center)

Lexington: A Sense of Place

 The Lexington Council for the Arts has once again brought public art to town this summer. Lexington: A Sense of Place, curated by Laurie Bogdan, consists of six sculptures, created by local artists and architects. The show will be on view along the Minuteman Bikeway behind the Lexington Visitors Center until November. These imaginative, creative pieces take aspects of Lexington's architectural styles, past and present, as their source of inspiration.

BFE Architects who have been part of the Lexington community for 30 years, jumped at the opportunity to participate. They created their piece, Frames of Time (pictured right). As Joshua Engel shared, “The experience gave our entire office a chance to contribute.” He explained, “Windows are more than a component of buildings. They are a functional ornament that connects us with our surroundings and provides a frame of reference as time goes by. Sunlight passes through the installation, highlighting the variety of suspended windows and backlighting translucent imagery placed within select windowpanes. Among the images, visitors will find a series of historical moments captured within the windows that continue to frame views of the present-day surroundings.”

Sculptor Paul Angiolillo created a piece he named Mélange. He said, “It was fun trying to capture Lexington, with its mix of historical periods and cultures. I decided to do it by combining a dozen or so elements of salvaged wood, stone, copper, and other materials, to fashion a playful sculpture of architectural styles."

Additional pieces include Bird House a 3D printed creation designed by Joseph Barbato, a member of the Feinmann Inc. design team. Home Sweet Homes by sculptor Silvina Mizrahi, Lex-icon 2023 by Artist and Educator David Ardito, and Latchkey Federalist by sculptor Liz Helfer.

​Next time you bike or stroll by the show, check out what inspired the artists and architects. Read more about the project ​here!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Rock the Block with Porch Fest

A day filled with catchy tunes, friendly faces, and tons of fun!
Saturday September 30, 1 pm - 5 pm
​Find out more here.

CONNECT. LEARN. PLAY.

FUN AUGUST EVENTS

Wednesday Night Live Music with KR Dorsey
August 2, 9, 16 & 23, 6 - 9pm at Craft Food Halls - Revolution Hall (3 Maguire Road., Lexington)

Open Rehearsal: Vocal Revolution Men’s Chorus
August 3, 10, 17 & 24 7 - 10pm at Knights of Columbus

Summer Concert Classic Groove
August 4, 6:30 - 8:30pm at Emery Park

Dan Kirouac: Oldies on the Piano
August 5,  2 - 3pm at Bridges by EPOCH at Lexington

NESA Soulful Sculpture
August 5 - September 3 at LexArt

Ice Cream Social and Touch-A-Truck
August 5 - 6, 11am - 4pm at Wilson Farm

Lexington Bicentennial Band Summer Concert Series
August 8, 15, & 22, 7:15pm at Hastings Park

The Leeds at The Lexington Chamber of Commerce
August 18, 6:30pm at Depot Square, Lexington

The Local Connection: Acoustic Open Mic
August 19, 7 - 10pm at Aloft Lexington (727 Marrett Road A, Lexington

GypsySix: Lexington Summer Concert Series
August 25, 6:30pm at Lexington Visitors Center (187 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington)

Teens Exploring Henna Art: Learn to Design Beautiful Motifs
August 26 at Lexington Arts and Crafts Society


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NEWS

Lexington Has a Cultural District

On March 22, the Mass Cultural Council approved Lexington’s application for cultural district designation. “A cultural district encourages greater collaboration among cultural organizations, expands awareness of cultural assets, and leverages cultural and business resources to brand Lexington as a cultural destination,” said Lexington Town Manager Jim Malloy. “As we prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the historic Battle of Lexington in 2025, this designation will help bolster the cultural and economic development of the Town.”

Lexington community leaders, including our chair Steve Poltorzycki, WANTED this designation to encourage greater collaboration among cultural organizations, expand the general knowledge of the Town’s cultural assets, and utilize  reative and business resources to stamp Lexington as a cultural destination. The Lexington Cultural District will help foster arts and cultural initiatives and bring economic benefits to our institutions and local businesses.
The boundaries of the Lexington Cultural District encompass Mass Ave with its historical sites, restaurants, shops, and public spaces. From Hastings Park to Pleasant Street, it spans just over three miles. 
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This designation will only enhance our vibrant local economy,” said Jill Hai, Select Board Chair, Town of Lexington. “It signifies a commitment from the Town to nurture our community’s present and future arts and cultural initiatives and brings positive economic benefit to our cultural institutions and local businesses.”

More Utility Boxes Assume New Garb

This year, LCA will continue its effort to transform some of the town’s utility boxes into unique works of art. Utility boxes sit on street corners and sidewalks, holding all the equipment that keeps our town ticking. They hold traffic light controls, cable connections, electric transformers and more. 

We invited interested artists to submit up to three original designs to be considered for this year’s jury. Artists will be compensated $500 per box.​

To find out more details, and for a submission form, email laurie.bogdan@gmail.com

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