The Newton Cultural Alliance presented an Arts & Culture Candidate Forum on October 10 at the Allen Center in West Newton. The attending candidates for Massachusetts House of Representative seats were Amy Sangiolo and Vlad Yanovsky, Democratic and Republican nominees respectively, for the 11th Middlesex district, and Dr. Greg Schwartz,…
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With both of Newton’s long-time State Representatives retiring at the end of 2024, local groups have sponsored debates and forums with the three candidates in each district running for their House seats. Generally, their debates have focused on health care, education, housing and development, and public transportation. But MASSCreative —…
The New Art Center is again hosting FenceART, a year-round public art project where artists can submit up to 3 works to a jury that will choose 20 images to be printed on high-quality vinyl banners and rotated in small groups among five public fence locations in Newton for approximately…
MASSCreative’s Create the Vote team is partnering with the New Art Center and Newton Cultural Alliance to present an arts-focused forum with candidates running for the 11th & 12th Middlesex State House Districts. It will take place on Thursday, October 10, 6:30PM-7:30PM, at The Allen Center for the Arts (35 Webster Street, West…
The City Hall Strummers, a community ukulele ensemble, will perform a free concert and sing-along in the new Tango Mango restaurant ((34 Langley Road, Newton Centre) on October 13, 6PM-7PM. Devoted to having fun, making new friends and sharing the joy of music throughout the Newton community, this group of strummers has…
The IPD Newton Planning Committee is organizing an Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration with cultural dances, presentations, and food. It will take place on October 14, 11AM-5PM at Albemarle Field (250 Albemarle Road, Nonantum). Entry is free.
The West Suburban YMCA (WSYMCA) is hosting its Fall Festival 2024, a free community event filled with family-friendly activities. Highlights include pumpkin painting, an obstacle course for kids, a petting zoo, fall games, music, and giveaways for the first 100 families. The event is free and open to the public.…
Andromeda of Boston: Halloween 2024 Student Showcase — Featuring live music from Ruby Grove, Oct. 19
Andromeda of Boston: Halloween 2024 Student Showcase — Featuring live music from Ruby Grove, Oct. 19
Andromeda of Boston is presenting their annual Halloween Party/Student Dance Showcase of dance ranging from MENAHT (Middle Eastern, North African, Hellenic, Turkish) to Asian, Balkan, and Eastern European inspired styles. There will be refreshments and social dancing after the performance, and Live Music from Boston Band Ruby Grove. Costumes are…
A screening of the movie A Case for Love will take place on Friday, October 18, 6:30PM at St. John’s Episcopal Church (297 Lowell Avenue, Newtonville). Movie Description: During this time of national chaos and division; this film travels the U. . searching for people living their lives selflessly. Join…
The Newton community will celebrate the change of seasons at the Harvest Fair on Newton Center Green (1221 Centre Street, Newton Centre) on the weekend of October 19-20. Saturday, October 19 (10AM-5PM) features a carnival with a kiddie carnival, games, and fair food. Sunday, October 20 (11AM-4PM) features: For more information…