A horse-drawn station wagon with a battery-operated speaker system? A kitchen with running hot water and an ice box for refrigeration? The historic estate at 400 Beacon Street in Chestnut Hill is a curious mix from the past when electricity and plumbing were moving into private homes. The mansion, originally…
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Boston College (BC) and St. Columbkille Partnership School (STCPS) are hosting a fundraising event – race to educate – with a 5K Run/Walk for ages 12 and up, and a kids fun run for ages 11 and below. It will take place on April 27 and start at Boston College…
Chestnut Hill Square is hosting a towel donation drive to benefit Welcome Home, a local home goods pantry based in Newton, MA. Welcome Home provides families experiencing hardship with the basic household items they need to live with dignity. Now through April 30, donations of new towels can be dropped…
The First Church in Chestnut Hill will host an evening of Broadway music — Best of Broadway! — on Thursday, May 2 at 7PM, featuring its professional Quartet and Music Director performing selections from Rogers and Hammerstein II, Sondheim, Lerner, Lowe, and many more. The concert is free and open…
The Street Chestnut Hill is hosting a Newton Children’s Business Fair where you can support local future entrepreneurs as they showcase their ideas. It will take place May 18, 11AM-3PM on the green at The Street Chestnut Hill (33 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill).
For the first time in four years, the Charles River Regional Chamber (CRRC) will host Spring Seasonings: A Taste of Our Towns in person at the Newton Marriott Hotel, on April 8, 5:30-8PM. The event will feature offerings from local restaurants, caterers, and beverage providers in Needham, Newton, Watertown, and…
On Thursday, December 21 at 6PM, First Church in Chestnut Hill will hold its annual Taizé service. The service, which is free and open to the public, will include beautiful music, chants for the advent season, and both spoken prayer and time for contemplation. All are welcome! First Church in…
In a major project to eliminate slow zones on the Green Line, the MBTA has closed rail service between Riverside and Kenmore stations on the Riverside ‘D’ line, December 11-20. The MBTA’s alternative travel options during the closure include: Contractors are working around the clock to repair the tracks while…
On Sunday, December 24 at 4:30 PM, First Church in Chestnut Hill will hold its annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. The service, which is free and open to the public, includes favorite carols, readings from the Christmas story, and culminates in candlelight with the entire congregation singing Silent Night. All…
On Sunday, December 31 at 10:30AM, First Church in Chestnut Hill will hold its annual Carol Sing service, followed by a coffee hour. The service, which is free and open to the public, will include holiday favorites and plenty of good cheer. All are welcome! First Church in Chestnut Hill…