Irresistible beats from the Tempo Rhythm & Steel Band, savory aromas of food cooking, and tempting shopping booths welcomed visitors on Saturday to the Newton’s fourth annual Juneteenth Celebration. “It’s a way for folks to get out and learn about this day,” said Tamika Olszewski, who is chairwoman of the…
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Families Organizing for Racial Justice (FORJ), the Newton Coalition of Black Residents, and FORJ NNHS are hosting a Juneteenth Celebration with food, face painting, dancing, and more. It will take place on Saturday, June 15, 12-4PM at Hyde Playground (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands). RSVP’ing is requested but not required.…
Rabbi Keith Stern, Newton resident and Chair of the Human Rights Commission, opened the Pride Flag Raising ceremony at Newton City Hall on Tuesday, June 4th. He began his remarks wondering “From 35,000 ft, why would there be a day, set aside to honor people who are already completed melted and…
On May 22, leaders and members of a wide range of organizations in Newton gathered under one tent on the Mt. Ida Campus of UMass Amherst for the 50th annual Theodore D. Mann Mayor’s Community Breakfast. Named in honor of the mayor who started this annual celebration of community spirit,…
Understanding Our Differences will hold its Spring Benefit — Moving Forward Together — on May 9, 6:30PM-9PM, at Shaw Hall on the UMass Amherst Mt. Ida Campus (100 Carlson Avenue, Newton). Advance RSVP by May 2 is requested. Register here. Meet UOD’s Boston Marathon runner, Gabrielle Barker. Experience and participate…
Are We Equitably, Inclusively and Respectfully Delivering Services? The City of Newton invites everyone — residents, employees, students, visitors, etc. — to complete an online community survey about their experiences regarding access to city services and programs, quality of services and programs, and satisfaction when interacting with City staff while…
Indigenous Peoples Day Newton (IDPN) is hosting Powwow and the People Who Bring It to Life, an exhibit on Native American powwows with pictures taken of powwows by local photographers. It will take place on June 6-7, 5-9PM and June 8, 11AM-2PM at the New Art Corridor (245 Walnut Street,…
Two centuries ago, Louis Braille invented “a system of raised dots that can be read with the fingers by people who are blind or who have low vision,” according to the American Foundation for the Blind. On Saturday, visitors to the Newton Free Library were able to see – and…
Cherry Street Music is hosting an evening of updated and traditional Celtic music with a variety of instruments, as well as a Q&A and refreshments. Tickets are required, $10 for students and $30 for all others. It will take place on March 9, 7:30PM at the Allen Center (35 Webster…
New Art Center is celebrating Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon with music and art. It will take place on February 11, 11:45AM-4PM at the New Art Center (61 Washington Park, Newtonville). Tickets are free. For more information, contact 617-964-3424 or info@newartcenter.org.