Cows haven’t been seen roaming the Garden City since the 17th century — at least not until one recently showed up outside Bill Joyce’s Newtonville home. At the corner of Newtonville Avenue and Harvard Street, the colorful bovine beast stands on a patch of grass, gazing at passersby. Named “Commit,”…
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At 3:45PM on October 15, the bells will ring — safely and brilliantly — in the newly restored bell tower of Grace Episcopal Church in celebration of the preservation of this historic bell tower. Everyone is invited to join the party on the lawn of the church (76 Eldredge Street, Newton…
On September 28, members of the Newton Cultural Council (NCC) gathered in the War Memorial Auditorium at City Hall with members of the public and City officials — including Mayor Ruthanne Fuller; Parks, Recreation and Culture Commissioner Nicole Banks; and Director of Cultural Development Paula Gannon — to celebrate and…
Newton Singers is a community chorus for people of all ages, sponsored by Newton Community Pride with repertoire of jazz, show tunes, madrigals, folk songs, and much more. Open rehearsals are on Tuesdays, 7PM-8:30PM at the Elevation Chapel (150 Lowell Avenue, Newtonville). New members are invited to drop in or…
The third annual Italian Heritage Month flag raising ceremony will be held on Wednesday, October 4 at 5:30PM at the flagpole near the War Memorial Auditorium at Newton City Hall, to celebrate and honor Italian-American contributions to the community.
Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture (Newton PRC) hosts line dancing for anyone over the age of 45. It takes place every Thursday, 1PM-3PM, at The American Legion Nonantum Post 440 (295 California St, Nonantum). Registration is required, but free.
Transformation Summer, Sean Smith’s first novel is, on its face, a “coming of age” story about sixteen-year-old Seth at a time when his divorcing parents are transforming his life – and theirs. The book is set in the late 1970s, when the changing social fabric of life was transforming American…
The Scandinavian Cultural Center is hosting an event — Huldufólk: An Enchanted Dwellings Walk and Celebration — a fairy walk with an Icelandic twist, inspired by the hidden world of the Huldufólk. It will include ethereal music, dwellings, a self-guided journey and more. The event will take place on September…
The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) Chapter 24 is hosting a 100th Anniversary Gala with music, food, and dancing with members and guests. It will take place on September 30, 6-11PM at the Boston Marriott Newton (2345 Commonwealth Avenue). Tickets are required. For more information, contact Jason at 617-834-3447,…
Upper Falls Village Day will take place on October 1, 11AM-2PM, by the Upper Falls Greenway and the foot of Chestnut Street (1225 Chestnut Street, Upper Falls). There will be booths for local businesses, food, live music, and kid activities. The event is organized by the Newton Upper Falls Area…