Santon, a blind and autistic pianist and composer, is captivating audiences with his emotionally rich and stylistically diverse performances. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, and raised in Massachusetts, he spent two decades studying at Perkins School for the Blind, where he received foundational musical training. Santon later graduated summa cum laude from…
Posts published in June 2025
The Hyde Community Center, the Crystal Lake Conservancy, and the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department together will present Newton’s second (annual?) Movie at the Lake — an outdoor moviegoing experience at Crystal Lake — on June 25 at 8PM. It’s a free, family-friendly event. Following last year’s success, this year’s…
The Hyde Community Center Summer Series will present a free concert and movie on June 27 at the Hyde Bandstand (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands): Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, and pack a picnic or support local Highlands restaurants. Rain location: Hyde Gym. See the summer schedule of events…
The Newton Highlands Woman’s Club (72 Columbus Street, Newton Highlands) will hold a huge yard sale on June 28 from 10AM to 2PM. Rain or shine .
Newton Community Pride and Newton Cultural Development will conclude this year’s Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts with ChalkFEST — a free chalk art festival on Sunday, June 29 [new date, due to rain expected on June 28], 10AM-Noon on the new plaza on the Langley Parking Lot in Newton…
The City of Newton will be hosting a Celebration of Queer Culture with food, art, and performances. It will take place on Saturday, June 28, 11AM-4PM at the Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands). During the event, there will be a Queer Family Meetup, 12:30PM-1:30PM. Bring a picnic…
The Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) and Indigenous Peoples Day (IPD) Newton will host the 3rd Annual Quinobequin Intertribal Paddle on June 28, 10AM-2PM. It’s fundraiser and a relaxing midday paddle on one of the most beautiful stretches of the Charles River. Meet at the Newton Historic Boathouse (map). This event…
The Newton Tree Conservancy will host a Fall Tree Planting for Newton residents with space on their berm. However, there’s a social twist. One person must step forward as the neighborhood leader, assembling a team of five or more neighbors within a few blocks to identify places between the sidewalk…
The Newton 9-11 Memorial Committee is a non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity that designed, raised funds for, and installed a memorial to the victims and heroes of 9/11/2001, especially the eight Newton residents who lost their lives that day. Thanks to its generous contributors, the Committee offers annual scholarships to Newton…
The All Newton’s Musical Memory Café will take place on July 1, 1:30PM-2:30PM at the All Newotn Music School (321 Chestnut Street, West Newton). It is a free, informal social gathering for people with cognitive changes and their care partners. Guests are welcome regardless of diagnosis. Attendees can connect with…
The Cooper Center will host a free concert by violinist Ilana Zaks at the Newton Free Library on Wednesday, July 2, 1PM-2PM. The concert will feature a blend of works that explore both the virtuosic and expressive qualities of the violin. From the deep spirituality of Lera Auerbach’s T’filah to the baroque…
The City of Newton will host a Kids’ Morning celebration for Independence Day, July 4, 10AM – Noon, at the Newton Centre Bowl off Tyler Terrace. It’s a free event for children ages 3 – 12. Children and families are invited to join in the Patriotic Costume Parade, Grand Pet…