The Newton Art Association‘s Annual Awards Show is on display through September 29 at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street). There will be a reception and award presentation on September 12, 7PM-8PM at the Library. The exhibit is jurored by Aimee Burg, the Gallery Director at Ely Center of…
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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…
The Walnut Street Minyan (WSM) welcomes all to celebrate Shabbat in its community on Saturday, September 14, 10:30AM –12PM, at 858 Walnut Street, Newton. Activities for families with children of all ages include: RSVP here. If you can’t attend but are interested in coming to a future WSM family Shabbat, contact [email protected].
Join Barbara Bates from the Newton Conservators for Circumnavigating Webster Woods, on Saturday, September 14, 9:30AM-11:30AM. The walk around Webster Woods is about 1.5-2 miles. You will see several different habitats, including upland woods, a granite/pudding stone dome, vernal pool, marsh, and a wetlands stream, and each habitat’s natural history…
Historic Newton is hosting a walking tour — Founding Newtonians in East Parish Burying Ground — where participants will visit the grave sites of some of Newton’s early settlers and the location of the 1630s meetinghouse, as well as learn about the indigenous Massachusett people, and learn about enslaved and…
The Newton Upper Falls Area Council will host Upper Falls Village Day with live music, entertainment, and food. It will take place on Sunday, September 15, 11AM-2PM at the Pettee Square Plaza (89-93 Oak St, Newton Upper Falls). Admission is free. Vendors can register here. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and ice…
NewCity Church and the Parish of Saint Paul Episcopal Church are thrilled to celebrate a unique milestone on Sunday, September 15, marking one year of worshipping together at 1135 Walnut Street in Newton Highlands. This joyful collaboration unites two vibrant congregations: NewCity Church, which celebrates its 6th anniversary, and the…
Crowes Pasture will present a concert featuring inspirational and moving music as part of the 2024 Fall Village Concerts Series offered by Newton Cultural Development. It will take place on Sunday, September 15, 3-4PM at the Suzuki School of Newton (1615 Beacon St, Waban). All events in this series are…
In association with Boston Area Coffeehouse Association, Sailing into Song House Concerts will be presenting a double-bill, Sue Horowitz and Eric Kilburn, in a House concert in Newton on Sunday, September 15, 2PM-4PM. For more information and an invitation, visit Sue Horowitz and Eric Kilburn House Concert
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…
Ellen Foust’s photography exhibition, Bullough’s Pond Beauty – From Cloudscapes to Closeups, is on display until September 30 in the Mayor’s Fine Art Gallery (Newton City Hall, 2nd Floor, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue). The exhibition features 28 iPhone photographs and explores the beauty of Newton’s Bullough’s Pond in all four seasons,…
Green Newton’s online 2024 Environmental Leadership Celebration auction runs from September 9 at 9AM through September 19 at 10PM. Your bidding helps fund Green Newton’s many environmental initiatives, so bid high and bid often. Some of the items featured: Register and start bidding on the 2024 Environmental Leadership Celebration Auction…