Grasping two large chunks of charcoal, Marilyn Kalish quickly began to draw black lines bursting with movement on a white surface. Soon, the beginnings of figures emerged, hinting at the subject of the final piece. The longtime working artist recently opened West Newton Gallery at 1286 Washington Street, West Newton…
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The Newton Nomadic Theater is presenting their newest play, A Walk in the Woods. In the 1980s two arms negotiators were deadlocked in talks in Geneva and decided to take a walk in the woods nearby, and the idea for A Walk in the Woods was born. Playwright Lee Blessing…
Music director Philip Sanborn will lead the Bay Colony Brass in Space and Beyond, a wide-ranging concert including Richard Strauss’ Fanfare from Also Sprach Zarathustra, Hoagy Carmichael’s Stardust, and selections from Gustav Holst’s monumental work, The Planets. The event will take place on Saturday, November 2, 7:30PM at the Second…
In association with Boston Area Coffeehouse Association, Sailing into Song House Concerts will be presenting a house concert by Les Sampou, with Mel Green opening, on November 3 at 2PM at a home in Newton. For more information and an email address for requesting an invitation, click here.
On Sunday, November 3 at 6PM, Newton author/songwriter Ingrid Chiemi will present a free concert in the new performance space in Tango Mango’s expanded location (34 Langley Road, Newton Centre). Chiemi will perform songs from her four books of lyrics. The four books will be available for sale, and net…
Music Mondays will offer a concert on Monday, November 4, 2PM-3PM — both in-person at the Scandinavian Cultural Center (206 Waltham Street, West Newton) and live-streamed via Zoom. The concert will feature vocalist Åsa Runefeld, pianist Molly Flannery, and double-bassist Jon Dreyer, As usual, admission is free but donations are appreciated and…
The Woman’s Club of Newton Highlands will hold its annual Craft Fair at the Hyde Center (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands) on November 9, 9AM-4PM. It includes a silent auction and hand-made crafts. The event will include hand crafted cards, wooden puzzles, games, door signs, woolen mittens -infant size to adults, lined with polartec…
The All Newton Music School will present a family concert, Miss Moppet & The Three Little Pigs, on Saturday, November 16 at 4PM at 321 Chestnut Street, West Newton. Ideal for ages 5 and up. Tickets are $10 (or $5 for youth). Enjoy a blend of chamber music and storytelling…
Cappella Clausura will be offering a concert, “Music to Lighten the Darkness” as a spiritual balm, and a call to celebrate love, life, and connection as they bring you through darkness to light. Music by Anna Clyne, Alma Mahler and others. Including a performance of Francis Poulenc’s epic and rarely-heard…
Newton Baroque will present London Rivals: Cantatas and Sonatas by Nicola Porpora and George Frederick Handel on Saturday, November 16, 7:30PM at the Nathaniel Allen House (35 Webster Street, West Newton), featuring: Teresa Wakim – Soprano, Jesse Irons – Violin, Sarah Freiberg Ellison – Cello, and Andrus Madsen – Harpsichord.…