Julie Cohen’s recent article about the cow sculpture Bill Joyce is displaying in his Newtonville yard (tosupport the Jimmy Fund) reminded me of a few more “cow facts” Newton residents might not know butthat are well-documented in the collections held by Historic Newton: Farming, including dairy farming, survived on the…
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Bay Colony Brass (BCB), a twenty-member brass and percussion ensemble based in West Newton, will present a free concert celebrating military veterans in the main sanctuary of First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (1326 Washington Street, West Newton) on Saturday, November 11, at 7:30PM. (Ed Note: The location was changed…
The West Newton Cinema Foundation — founded last year to transition the cinema to nonprofit management — will present a free panel discussion: Behind the Screen: Killers of the Flower Moon at the cinema on November 12, 11AM-12:15PM. Register here. After the discussion, at 12:30PM West Newton Cinema will show…
Opponents of the proposed zoning often say the changes are too radical, creating too much change to our village centers. However, from the historical perspective, this proposal actually brings our villages closer to what they once were. They were denser, taller and teeming with life compared to today. This is…
On November 3 at 7:30PM, the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN) will present An Uncommon Education: The Allen School, a 40-minute documentary produced by Historic Newton about the educators, students, and legacy of the West Newton English and Classical School, better known as the Allen School (1854-1900). The event…
If you look closely at Lennon Hernandez Wolcott’s dollhouse-sized ofrenda, or altar, you’ll see a tiny serving of chips and salsa. The miniature version of her grandfather’s favorite crunchy snack sits on a shelf inside the detailed space to honor his memory – one of many personal details. Wolcott made…
From the welcoming music of the Branches Steel Pan Orchestra of Mattapan to the resounding echoes of the Eldredge Chime, the atmosphere was electric with enthusiasm at the recent celebration of Grace Church’s 150th Anniversary. The event united more than 200 members, neighbors, and city officials, all sharing in the…
New Art Center is hosting a Dia de los Muertos Community Cultural Day with music, dance, and art-making. The event will take place on October 29, 12PM-4PM, at New Art Center (61 Washington Park, Newtonville). Entry is free, and you may reserve your spot in advance.
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…
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.