Since 1930, the Waban Library — now Waban Library Center — has been “a place to browse books and browse ideas,” says Chris Pitts, President of the Waban Improvement Society, which oversees the Waban Library Center. The land and building were donated as one of Newton’s branch libraries by generous…
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The Newton Cultural Council (NCC) is seeking proposals for projects in all artistic and humanist disciplines that: Have a public benefit for Newton residents, Are collaborative, Serve underrepresented populations and elevate the voices and experiences of historically marginalized groups to highlight the current and historical diversity of Newton. Apply online…
After hosting the public art display of Sit and Let Your Spirit SOAR artist-decorated benches throughout the city since June, Newton Community Pride is now auctioning these works during September 16-30 to fund more art in the future. Starting bids are $250 and buy-it-now prices are $500, and several have…
Italian tenor Alberto Profeta will perform at the Allen House (35 Webster Street, West Newton) on September 30 at 7:30PM, accompanied by Maxim Lubarsky on piano, Tino D’Agostino on bass, and Sergio Bellotti on drums. Luciano Pavarotti said to Alberto Profeta, “You have a beautiful voice. You will be a…
The Allen House (35 Webster Street) will be free and open to the public on September 28, 2PM-4PM. See Historic Newton’s fabulous exhibit: An Uncommon Education: The Allen School, chronicling the Nathaniel Allen School, a remarkable 50-year experiment in progressive education, founded in Newton in 1854.
Newton Community Pride’s Fall Concert Series will feature a free concert of Italian songs and opera classics sung by soprano Olga Lisovskaya and tenor Giovanni Formisano, accompanied by Max Lubrasky on piano. It will be held at the Ciociaro Social Club (144 Bridge Street, Nonantum) on October 2 at 1PM.
Newton Theatre Company, in collaboration with UCHAN, invites those who rent in Newton to share their stories via NTC’s The Monologue Project: Renter’s Edition. It’s as easy as speaking with one of the directors and telling them your story (in-person or over Zoom). Or you can write your story down…
The New Art Center is introducing Art is Healing, an Expressive Arts Therapy program for middle-school students, and the program team will hold an online information session on September 21 at 5:30PM. Register here. Expressive art therapy provides a safe and responsive space for young teens to create, connect, and…
Violinist Alyssa Wang and pianist Ruoting Li will perform All the Live-Long Day, a duo recital featuring all-American music, at the Allen Center on September 21 at 7:30PM. Register here for free tickets. Optional donations may be made at checkout and at the event. Alyssa is a violinist, conductor, and…
Newton Community Pride’s Fall Concert Series will feature a free concert of Chad Perrone‘s soulful rock music, accompanied by Dennis Carroll on piano, on September 18 at 3PM by the Depot Coffee Shop (1225 Chestnut Street) in Newton Upper Falls.