How does the revolutionary become the standard, the rule not the exception? Curated by artist and musician Terry Jenoure, Visions of Trane, highlights the history, experimentation, and improvisation of John Coltrane as a marriage of contemporary art and music. Through the lens of Coltrane’s modal jazz classic, “Naima,” the New…
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In a public meeting on April 10, the MBTA presented a conceptual design for an accessible, single-platform commuter rail station in Newtonville. The design features a station platform placed between the tracks to accommodate trains in both directions. A bridge built over the track would be high enough to accommodate…
The League of Women Voters of Newton will be holding a Topic Meeting on Monday, March 25 to learn about the effort undertaken by Newton Community Pride, the Newton Cultural Alliance, the New Art Center, and the Charles River Regional Chamber to make the part of Washington Street that connects West Newton and Newtonville and adjoining streets a designated Cultural…
I strongly support the proposed housing development at 78 Crafts Street in Newtonville. I have lived in Newtonville since 1978. I moved here when I married and began my professional career. I rode the commuter train to Boston for years. My sons attended Newton K-12 public schools. I want future Newtonians to have…
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 Wednesday, February 28th, Andrew Copoletti of Boylston Properties appeared before the Newton Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) to present an updated progress report on the planned development slated for 78 Crafts Street. Since the project is proposed under Chapter 40B (with 20% of the 307 units priced for people…
The Newton Singers Chorus will present its Spring Concert on March 10, 2PM-3PM, at Elevation Chapel (150 Lowell Street, Newtonville). The event is free and sponsored by Newton Community Pride. The group’s repertoire includes jazz, American Songbook, Show Tunes, Folk Songs and more. Some of this year’s featured songs: Georgia…
Malcolm Best Boy often takes power naps at work, and his “co-worker” Beverly (Bev) Goldstein wouldn’t have it any other way. The adorable, 14-year-old bichon frise’s constant presence at Natural Sense, Goldstein’s Newtonville shop, only adds to its warmth. Shoppers love coming into the welcoming space for new items, and…
The New Art Center (61 Washington Park, Newtonville) will host a free celebration of Holi, the Indian festival of color to welcome Spring, on April 7, noon to 4PM. Art-making, performances, food, dancing, and music throughout the day. The Grub Guru food truck will be there with tasty food available for…
The MBTA will hold a virtual public meeting to provide an update on the Newton Commuter Rail Stations Accessibility Improvements Project (for Auburndale, West Newton, and Newtonville stations) on Wednesday, April 10, 6PM-8PM. The meeting will start with a presentation, followed by questions and answers. Email questions to NewtonCR@mbta.com. Register beforehand to get the…