LINCOLN — Lincoln Sports summer campers have been working with Lausanne Allen and learning the art of contra dancing and would like to invite all Lincoln Sports families and community members to an evening of food, dancing and fun on Friday, Aug. 8, at Burnham Hall. A potluck will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and contra dancing will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Please bring a savory or sweet dish to share for the potluck. Funded in part with a generous donation from 5 Town Friends of the Arts.

Medusa kicks off the third Burnham Presents season on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 7:30 p.m., at Burnham Hall. This string quartet connects audiences across dividing lines of culture and identity to reveal the common threads beneath. Medusa is composed of Georgia Hathaway, Lea Kirstein, Marta Solek and Saskia Tomkins. All seasoned players whose collective experience as side players in successful bands spanning decades, Medusa is a refuge for their natural creation transmuted through a common string language.

Tickets are by sliding scale admission: $30 generous+, $25 generous and $20 general. Kids 12 and under are $10 at the door. Youth on laps are free. Season tickets are now available for all concerts at burnhampresents.org.

Until next time … The Influence Of A Good Teacher Can Never Be Erased.