The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN) invites people of all faiths and identities to its annual vigil in memory of all those around the world whose lives were lost to violence due to their transgender identity. The ritual includes a litany of the names of those who were…
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Grasping two large chunks of charcoal, Marilyn Kalish quickly began to draw black lines bursting with movement on a white surface. Soon, the beginnings of figures emerged, hinting at the subject of the final piece. The longtime working artist recently opened West Newton Gallery at 1286 Washington Street, West Newton…
Music director Philip Sanborn will lead the Bay Colony Brass in Space and Beyond, a wide-ranging concert including Richard Strauss’ Fanfare from Also Sprach Zarathustra, Hoagy Carmichael’s Stardust, and selections from Gustav Holst’s monumental work, The Planets. The event will take place on Saturday, November 2, 7:30PM at the Second…
Music Mondays will offer a concert on Monday, November 4, 2PM-3PM — both in-person at the Scandinavian Cultural Center (206 Waltham Street, West Newton) and live-streamed via Zoom. The concert will feature vocalist Åsa Runefeld, pianist Molly Flannery, and double-bassist Jon Dreyer, As usual, admission is free but donations are appreciated and…
The All Newton Music School will present a family concert, Miss Moppet & The Three Little Pigs, on Saturday, November 16 at 4PM at 321 Chestnut Street, West Newton. Ideal for ages 5 and up. Tickets are $10 (or $5 for youth). Enjoy a blend of chamber music and storytelling…
Newton Baroque will present London Rivals: Cantatas and Sonatas by Nicola Porpora and George Frederick Handel on Saturday, November 16, 7:30PM at the Nathaniel Allen House (35 Webster Street, West Newton), featuring: Teresa Wakim – Soprano, Jesse Irons – Violin, Sarah Freiberg Ellison – Cello, and Andrus Madsen – Harpsichord.…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN) welcomes all to its fall Music Sunday service — Love at the Center — on Sunday, November 17 at 10:15AM at FUUSN (1326 Washington Street, West Newton). Love at the Center is a service of music and readings reflecting the new core values…
Cherry Street Music (CSM) will present a concert — Classical with a Twist: West Newton Pops — focusing on popular music through a cultural lens. This variety style pops program is dedicated to Latin song and dance featuring a Tango performance from Boston Ballroom as well as a dance music…
The American Red Cross is holding blood drives in Newton — for both blood and Power-Red donations. You must schedule an appointment before donating. You can schedule it through the website or by calling 800-RED-CROS (800-733-2767). They will occur at the following times and places:
A First Class Brass luncheon concert — Con Brio Lunch Club — will be presented on Friday, November 22 at 11AM at the All Newton Music School (321 Chestnut Street, West Newton). Violist Scott Woolweaver and ANMS Faculty will perform works from Beethoven, Poulenc, and Ewazen. Enjoy chamber music by Chloe Francis, trumpet, Hannah Messenger, French Horn, Marina Krickler, French…