The West Newton Cinema is hosting Spotlight: Newton Filmmakers, a multi-day event showcasing films (mostly documentary with a few narrative shorts) by some of Boston’s best, who also happen to live or have lived in Newton, with Q&A’s after each screening. There will also be a reception on Saturday, September…
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Koleinu, Boston’s Jewish Community Chorus is inviting the public to sing with them at their open rehearsals. All are welcome, and there are no auditions. The rehearsals will take place at 7:15PM on Thursdays September 12, 19, and 26 at Temple Shalom (175 Temple Street, West Newton). Participants are asked…
In the first-ever festival focused on Newton directors and producers, the West Newton Cinema will show films by an impressive group of local moviemakers to raise funds for the independent, and now nonprofit, West Newton Cinema. Spotlight: Newton Filmmakers, running September 26-29, will showcase five short films and nine feature-length…
On August 27, the West Newton Cinema Foundation (WNCF) completed its purchase of West Newton Cinema — a major milestone in keeping the theatre alive and thriving as a nonprofit cultural and community center. The WNCF stated, “This pivotal acquisition prevents the theater’s demolition and marks the beginning of an…
The All Newton Music School (321 Chestnut Street, West Newton) invites all drop in anytime during its Open House & Instrument Petting Zoo on Wednesday, September 4, Noon to 6:30PM. For the best experience, it’s best to arrive during the following windows to connect with families and instructors who specialize…
On September 12, 6PM-9PM, the West Newton Cinema Foundation (WNCF) will host a screening of Ken Loach’s film, The Old Oak, followed by a panel discussion about the film and immigration, featuring former Congressman Joe Kennedy III and Boston Globe columnist Marcela García and moderated by Ty Burr of the WNCF. The event takes place…
Newton Conservators is hosting a monarch festival with kids activities, tours, live monarchs and much more. It will take place on Saturday, September 14, 9-11:30AM at Wellington Park (98 Kilburn Rd, West Newton). The event is free but pre-registration is encouraged. (Rain date is September 15.)
Newton Conservators is hosting a pollinator garden tour where participants can learn about pollinator gardens with mostly native plants in Newton Centre, Newton Highlands, and West Newton. It will take place on Sunday, September 15, 1-4PM. Pre-registration is requested, and maps of the gardens and plant lists will be supplied…
The Blue Heron Vocal Ensemble is hosting The Blue Heron Songbook — From Burgundy to Broadway, a concert of early music and contemporary songs from 15th century Burgundy to Broadway and beyond, performed on an intimate, festive program. There will also be wine and refreshments. Proceeds will benefit Blue Heron’s…
On September 17 at 7PM, The Allen Center will host an artist talk with Lou Jones, the photographer behind the exhibition, The PanAFRICA Project, in The Allen Center’s ground-floor gallery space (35 Webster Street, West Newton). The exhibition aims to create a contemporary visual portrait of modern Africa, using photography and…