Cherry Street Music (CSM) will present a concert — Classical with a Twist: West Newton Pops — focusing on popular music through a cultural lens. This variety style pops program is dedicated to Latin song and dance featuring a Tango performance from Boston Ballroom as well as a dance music…
Posts published in November 2024
Celebrate Newton! — the Newton Cultural Alliance’s annual holiday craft fair — will be held on December 8, 10AM-4PM at Newton South High School (140 Brandeis Road). Admission is $7. Over 50 local artisans will offer their work, and live music will include: 10AM – The Durant Street Quartet11AM –…
The Newton Turkey Trot will be held on November 24, and all are urged to sign up early, since it sells out every year. Two races start and end at Zervas Elementary School (30 Beethoven Avenue): the 1-mile family race starts at 8:30AM and the 5K starts at 9AM. See…
The League of Women Voters of Newton invites all community members for an intimate gathering and book group discussion on the novel, James, by Percival Everett on Sunday, December 8, 1PM-3PM, at the Waban Library Center (1608 Beacon Street, Newton). James is a brilliant, action-packed reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and…
Rep. Jake Auchincloss invites the public to a town hall meeting on Sunday, December 8, 3PM-4PM. He said, “This is an opportunity for you to raise questions, hear updates on what I’m doing to represent the district’s values & advance its priorities, and receive assistance with casework.” Pre-registration is required…
The American Red Cross is holding blood drives in Newton — for both blood and Power-Red donations. You must schedule an appointment before donating. You can schedule it through the website or by calling 800-RED-CROS (800-733-2767). They will occur at the following times and places:
The Newton Community Chorus adds a welcome note to holiday celebrations with a performance of Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, December 8 at 3PM at Grace Episcopal Church (76 Eldredge Street, Newton Corner) for this traditional holiday treat, with an orchestra and soloists conducted by music director Richard Travers. General Admission:…
STEMucation, formed by Newton high-school students, will offer a free STEM workshop — Frozen Fun and Gooey Experiments — for elementary students on Sunday, December 8, from 1PM to 3PM at WPS Institute (160 Herrick Road, Newton Centre), with which STEMucation is affiliated. The event aims to offer young learners engaging opportunities to explore STEM in…
A First Class Brass luncheon concert — Con Brio Lunch Club — will be presented on Friday, November 22 at 11AM at the All Newton Music School (321 Chestnut Street, West Newton). Violist Scott Woolweaver and ANMS Faculty will perform works from Beethoven, Poulenc, and Ewazen. Enjoy chamber music by Chloe Francis, trumpet, Hannah Messenger, French Horn, Marina Krickler, French…
Historic Newton is hosting an event, Candlelight Scavenger Hunt, where participants can explore the Jackson Homestead after dark! Complete an active scavenger hunt around the galleries and grounds, lit mainly by candlelight, and win a prize! Make shadow puppets, tell spooky stories, and see the museum in a whole new…