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Black History Month: Reading & book signing with Jabari Asim, “A Child’s Introduction to Jazz,” Feb. 11

On February 11 at 2PM, Newton Community Pride and Newtonville Books (10 Langley Road) will present author Jabari Asim reading from A Child’s Introduction to Jazz, a delightful story of the musicians, culture, and roots of the world’s most remarkable music. Jabari Asim is a Professor at Emerson College and…

Annual FUUSN Musicians Concert, free, Feb. 12

Come and hear the wonderful musicians of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in concert on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 2PM in the FUUSN Sanctuary (1326 Washington Street). This year’s concert is a fundraiser for the UU Urban Ministry. You’ll hear renowned pianist Lois Shapiro, professional saxophonist and composer Geoff Wadsworth, and the…

Artitudes is closing…

For nearly nineteen years, Artitudes Gallery, on Washington Street in West Newton, has been an attraction, a place to find original jewelry, crafts, and accessories. The gallery, three doors from the West Newton Cinema, has been a magnet for the long lines of movie-goers waiting for their show to start.…

Three Lunar New Year celebrations in Newton — and efforts to make it a school holiday

January 22 marks the start of the Lunar New Year, celebrated by many Asian and Southeast Asian cultures including China, Vietnam, Korea, Singapore, Philippines, and Malaysia. Each lunar year is represented by one of 12 zodiac animals (rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig)…

Newton Baroque: Andrus Madsen on harpsichord plays Bach, Telemann, and Graupner – Jan. 7

On January 7 at 7:30PM, Newton Baroque will present The Leipzig Candidates 1723 — Andrus Madsen on harpsichord playing works of Bach, Telemann, and Graupner. All three composers were candidates for the post of Thomas Cantor in Leipzig in 1723. Johann Sebastian Bach was appointed after the first two candidates…

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