Internationally renowned classical guitarist — and longtime Newton resident — Zaira Meneses will perform on November 20 at 3PM with Newton’s New Philharmonia Orchestra at Newton North High School (tickets). Jorge Soto, a native of Venezuela and New Phil’s Principal Conductor will lead the program entitled “Latin & Slavic Colors”…
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The New Art Center will display Don’t Close Your Eyes: Ukrainian Artists Respond to the War in its New Art Corridor (245 Walnut Street), November 3-26. There will be an opening reception on November 5, 5PM-8PM (parking behind the building). Jointly curated by Halyna Andrusenko, an artist from Kyiv, and…
Newton Community Pride is recruiting artists for next year’s FenceART project. Artists who currently reside, work, volunteer, worship, or participate in art classes in the City of Newton are invited to submit 3 JPG images of their work by December 1. The works may be in any media, including but…
The Allen Center’s new Artist in Residence, Allison Eldredge, has formed the Cherry Street Players to offer concerts that present “Classical with a twist.” The group’s next concert, “Viva Maestra,” will be on December 2 at 7PM at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). It will begin with a…
The Longwood Symphony Orchestra will present a concert of Coleridge-Taylor, Assad, and Beethoven on December 3 at 8PM in New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall with guest conductor Kristo Kondakci and violin soloist Adrian Anantawan. The concert will benefit Shelter Music Boston, which brings music to homeless shelters and substance misuse centers. Mr.…
Brighter Ignited — a 10-foot illuminated, participatory art installation celebrating Hanukkah — is traveling around Greater Boston and will be on display at the New Art Center (61 Washington Park, Newtonville) on Sunday, December 4, 4PM-5:30PM. Commissioned by the Jewish Arts Collaborative (JArts), designed by artist Tova Speter, and built…
The Newton Cultural Alliance will host the Celebrate Newton! — Holiday Craft Fair at Newton South High School (140 Brandeis Road) on December 4, 10AM-4PM. It’s a one-day shopportunity to get unique handmade gifts from an array of 50 vendors — weavers, jewelers, quilters, potters, printers, photographers — as well…
The Jameson Singers will present their holiday program, With a Joyful Heart, at Second Church (60 Highland Street, West Newton) on December 4 at 3PM. Tickets are $15 online or at the door. Highlights include: The same concert will also be presented at First Church in Cambridge on December 3…
This weekend, over 370 student artists participated in Newton Cultural Development’s Halloween Window Painting event, now in its 23rd year. You can admire their work in the shop windows of Auburndale, Newton Centre, Newton Highlands, Newtonville, Nonantum, and West Newton. (Our photos in these links don’t do them justice. Please…
The Rebecca Pomroy Foundation has a new President: Victor Lee, a lifelong Newton resident over 20 years’ experience in the tech industry and expertise in business operations and financials. Active community member and long time Newton resident Patience Berkman was honored for her grace, humor, and dedication in her 3…