Internationally acclaimed violinist Stefan Jackiw—hailed for performances with orchestras including Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, New York, Philadelphia, and San Francisco—leads an evening of chamber music on Thursday, December 18 at 7:30PM at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). He will be joined by pianist Kevin Ahfat, a core member of the…
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West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton) presents Director’s Spotlight: Drink and Be Merry on Thursday, December 18 at 7PM. A discussion and Q&A with the filmmaker Adam Volerich follows the screening. Drink and Be Merry is set at a struggling New York dive bar in the days approaching…
You are warmly invited to a quiet, contemplative Candlelight Taizé Service at The First Church in Chestnut Hill (26 Suffolk Rd, Chestnut Hill) on Thursday, December 18 at 7PM. In the gentle glow of candles, share simple chants, scripture, and silence—space to rest, breathe, and pray together in community. All…
The American Legion Nonantum Post’s annual Hannukkah/Christmas party will be on Thursday, December 18 at 6PM. There is a $25 per person cash donation. You will enjoy a buffet dinner, cash bar, two great door prizes, a legacy dance exhibition, and dancing the night away to the “Watch City Cadillacs.”…
Nonantum Children’s Party Association presents “A Vegas Christmas” with Dan Fontaine and Memphis Mafia on Friday, Dec 19 at 6:30PM at the American Legion Nonantum Post 440 (295 California Street, Newton). Tickets and more information can be found online.
Since 1899, the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton has been fighting to give children enriching programs, and that spirit continues as its next fundraiser is a boxing tournament. Director David Sellers said the Watertown Street nonprofit hopes to raise $5,000 from its Joe DeNucci Fight Night…
Parks, Recreation & Culture is offering swimming lessons for youth held at the Newton North High School Pool. Classes are on weekend mornings with a variety of levels from preschool up to level 6. Each session is a six week program and follows an American Red Cross curriculum. The Learn-to-Swim program…
The Christmas Parade will take place on Sunday, December 21, beginning at 12PM. The parade will take Santa and friends all over Nonantum to bring holiday cheer to children and families. Santa and friends will end the parade with a 45-minute visit at Coletti-Magni Park for photos. The parade route…
Join the award winning Newton South Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Combo along with the Newton South Alumni (NSHS, Seasholes Auditorium) on Monday, December 22 at 7PM for a night of fun, festive Jazz! Free and open to the public – donations welcome.
I’m a lifelong Newton resident who loves this city deeply — its neighborhoods, its people, and its strong sense of community. As an architectural and urban designer, I work to create smart, caring plans grounded in community engagement. Now, I want to bring that same approach home, to help design…
Newton’s Department of Public Works hosted Newton’s now-annual Pumpkin Smash outside City Hall on Saturday, November 1, with many inventive and powerful ways to smash post-Halloween jack o’ lanterns. Also available were environmentally themed exhibits about composting and managing food waste, Touch-a-Truck opportunities, food trucks, and ways to donate Halloween…
Keep your athlete active over winter break at the Newton Athletic Association Basketball Clinic, Monday, December 29 – Friday, January 2 from 9AM – 3PM at the Brown Middle School (125 Meadowbrook Rd, Newton Centre). Each day targets a key skill—ball-handling, shooting, finishing, footwork, defense, game situations, and more—led by…