A Saturday afternoon celebration at 81 Union Street on June 7 marked two milestones: the fifth anniversary of BMBI Fitness and the first birthday of Winnie, the bulldog who has become a recognizable presence in the gym’s front window. Todd Miskell opened the personal training studio, whose acronym stands for…
Posts published in “Newton Centre”
Whether inhaling the aroma of sizzling steak and fresh herbs or watching luscious chocolate ganache being poured onto opera cake at Thistle & Leek’s open kitchen, diners continue to enjoy this “casual neighborhood refuge” (as the website describes it), as it hits its fifth anniversary. Chefs / co-owners Kate and…
The triangular parking lot in Newton Centre — the Langley Lot — will be closed Tuesday, May 20 through Thursday, May 22 — for repaving. This work closure was originally scheduled for May 16-18, but that coincided with the Boston College commencement, one of the busiest days of the year…
The Contemporary Jazz Orchestra East will host its debut — a free concert featuring music from Dizzy Gillespie, Thad Jones, Charles Mingus, Duke Ellington, Frank Foster, and more. It will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 7:30PM at the War Memorial Auditorium in Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton…
The Cooper Center for Active Living will host a patriotic concert with the lyrics to traditional patriotic songs. Feel free to wear red, white, and blue, and bring a flag! You’re welcome to watch or sing! It will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 1:30-2:30PM at Newton City Hall (1000…
Wreath-Laying Ceremonies (Sunday, May 25)Wreaths will be laid down throughout the City’s bridges and monuments starting at 9AM at Forte Park (235 California Street, Nonantum). Memorial Day Parade (Sunday, May 25)It will begin at 3PM at Newton North High School (457 Walnut Street, Newtonville) and will continue down Walnut Street…
The Newton Free Library will present a Concert with the Azaela String Trio led by Deborah Boykan (violin), Jenny Stirling (viola), and Saraj Freiberg (cello). The trio will play works by Wiggins, Weston, Burleigh, Dvorak, Fisher, and White. Songs will include “Deep River,” “Goin’ Home,” “Levee Dance Op. 27, No.…
The City of Newton will host a Pride Flag Raising Ceremony to honor Hattie Kerwin Derrick and mark the start of Pride Month. The flag raising ceremony will be followed by a resource fair and ice cream. It will take place on Tuesday, June 3, 5:30-6:30PM at Newton City Hall…
Music, Arts & Fashion Productions will host a show, A Night of Oscar-Winning Songs, featuring Spain’s Got Talent & Ukraine’s Got Talent sensation Sofia Shkidchenko, Carnegie Hall’s famous soprano Olga Lisovska, and award-winning baritone Afanasy. The event will also feature music, dance, fashion, and culinary artistry. It will take place…
The Jameson Singers will host a Concert of Choral Gems featuring favorite choral works spanning six centuries. With a program including composers from Bruckner to Beach and Palestrina to Paulus, everyone will find something to love! This event is part of the Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts. It will…