Over 250 people attended the Newton Free Library’s Board of Trustees annual Spring Fling fundraiser last Saturday evening. The event was emceed by Emmy award-winning storyteller and former television anchor, Christa Delcamp, who interviewed guest authors Dr. Robert Waldinger and Tom Perrotta. Dr. Robert Waldinger is a Newton resident and…
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Painter Linda Rinearson remembers the first customers who bought her creations years ago: A young couple moving into a new home and a father and his 9-year-old daughter seeking a Mother’s Day present. The Newton resident said she hopes her work still makes them happy as she looks forward to…
Want to hear beautiful string music tomorrow played by 100+ Newton students protesting the cutting of Elementary Strings from the Newton school budget? On Monday, April 24 at 6PM, over 100 Newton Orchestra and Strings students of all ages from across the district will gather for Stringfest, a concert outside…
Still planning April vacation week? Be sure to add some fun and excitement by bringing the kids to a spectacular production of Cinderella on Wednesday, April 19, at 11AM and 1PM at the War Memorial Cultural Center Auditorium at Newton City Hall. This classic tale is told by wooden marionette puppets brought to…
Music Mondays is a women-run nonprofit presenting frequent, live music concerts in the Scandinavian Living Center’s Nordic Hall to audiences of mostly senior citizens. On Monday April 24, 2-3PM Letitia Stevens (soprano) and Bonnie Donham (piano) will offer a recital, “To the Distant Beloved,” in person at the Scandinavian Living Center (206…
The Suzuki School of Newton will its present its popular Faculty Concert on Saturday, April 29, 6-8PM at the Newton Presbyterian Church (75 Vernon Street), followed by a reception for all. The concert will feature a variety of musical selections of diverse genres and on various instruments. Proceeds from tickets…
The Newton Free Library’s annual fundraiser, Spring Fling, will be held at the Library on April 29 at 6:30PM. This year’s honored guest authors will be Tom Perrotta and Robert Waldinger, M.D. Food will be from Bakers’ Best Catering and beverages from Dion’s Fine Wine. Tickets are $150. For more information, contact the…
On Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 7PM, First Church in Chestnut Hill will host “On Broadway.” Our professional pianist and quartet will perform selections from Rent, Hamilton, My Fair Lady, Carousel, Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, and more. The concert is free and open to the public. All are welcome…
The Newton School Foundation’s annual fundraising event, Newton Inspires, will take place on May 4, 6PM-9PM at Newton South High School (140 Brandeis Road) to support Newton Public Schools. Tickets are $40 and include a boxed meal. Donations are welcome. After a reception with live music by NPS students and…
Newton Taiwan Day will be held on Saturday May 6, 11AM-3PM at the Hyde Playground (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands). It starts with a dragon dance from playground down Lincoln Street to Walnut Street. There will be performances and exhibit booths showcasing Taiwanese cuisine, arts & crafts.