Janis Ian - Benefit for Animals As Intermediaries: Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter Janis Ian performs a special concert to benefit Animals As Intermediaries on Saturday, May 17. Since 1983, Animals As Intermediaries, has been bringing animal and nature programs to people with limited access to the natural world, connecting individuals with nature’s capacity to heal and to teach. $30, $100 preferred seating & pre-concert reception with Janis Ian. 8-10:30 p.m. Emerson Umbrella, 40 Stow St., Concord. Call 978-369-2585 or visit www.aai-nature.org.