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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Please see this flyer describing Memorial Day ceremonies taking place on Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27. Sunday, May 26 Monday, May 27
Historic Newton is hosting a walking tour – Literary Newton – where you will learn about where famous authors have visited in Newton, see the work of authors stamped in sidewalks, listen to poems and more. The tour will take place on June 4, 6-7PM and the meeting point will…
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,…
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…