It’s unlikely there will be a mosh pit at the upcoming Rock Voices Newton show on January 17, even with the late Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train” on the group’s set list. Director Adam Bernstein has been busy helping the 100-person-strong choir get ready for the performance at Newton South, where…
Posts published in January 2026
The January 7 School Committee meeting was the first regularly scheduled biweekly meeting of the recently elected 2026-2027 School Committee, and it was led by new Chair Alicia Piedalue. In her regular update, Superintendent Anna Nolin highlighted the Kindergarten enrollment period starting on March 2 and requested families with children…
Newton has much to offer its residents and neighbors: parks, world class events, theaters, concerts, green spaces, shops, restaurants, and cafes, to name a few. We are asking various Newtonians to share with Fig City News some of what they enjoy most about Newton. First up: We asked our…
The Naumberg Award-winning Lydian String Quartet will deliver the second of four interactive open rehearsals on Thursday, January 15 at 7:30PM at The Allen Center. Currently working their way through the Beethoven String Quartets, expect the musicians to start and stop, discuss phrase shaping and dynamics, and talk between each…
On Thursday, January 15 at 7PM at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton Centre), join Kimberly Toney, Inaugural Coordinating Curator of Native American and Indigenous Collections, jointly appointed to the John Carter Brown and John Hay Libraries at Brown University, for “Land as Archive in the Native Northeast.” Toney will discuss…
Rock Voices, the area’s only community rock choir, presents an evening of incredible music on Saturday, January 17 at 7PM at Newton South High School! Buy your tickets now! The performance includes a full roster of songs by your favorite artists: the Beach Boys, Ozzy Osbourne, Supertramp, Sly & the…
Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra presents a concert for the entire family titled A Musical Menagerie at 3PM on Sunday, January 18 at Newton City Hall’s War Memorial Auditorium (1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton). To reserve a free ticket, go to the Pro Arte website. Conductor Conner Gray Covington leads this lively program, guiding audiences on a…
Join the Wells Ave Y on Monday, January 19, from 11AM to 1PM for their MLK Day of Service: Share Joy Through Letters event. Loneliness affects nearly 40% of adults aged 45 and older. Make a difference for seniors in local nursing homes who may feel disconnected. All supplies will be provided. Can’t attend? Drop…
Highlights this week… City Council City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Finance Committee will meet on Monday regarding the transfer of $300,000 from multiple accounts to Executive Office, Full Time Salaries to fund two new management positions (Chief of Community Services and Chief of Staff) and temporary funding…
Finance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, January 12 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Zoning & Planning Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Room 211) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, January 12 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Traffic Council will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday,…