Newton Conservators invites you to bird watch with longtime avian enthusiasts Ian Buzby, Michael Hanley, and Ted Kuklinski (a past president of Newton Conservators) on Saturday, May 9 from 8 – 10AM, at Dolan Pond Conservation Area, a local birding hotspot. Meet near 76 Webster Park, West Newton, and park…
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The Newton Family Singers invites you to join them on Saturday, May 9 at 4PM to celebrate the music of R.E.M. and the Indigo Girls, two decade-defining bands who came out of Athens, Georgia. This season they’re performing at the Newton Community Stage at the Lincoln-Eliot School (15 Walnut Park,…
Join the Boston Chamber Symphony for a magical evening of masterworks by Brahms, Sibelius, Reinecke, and Mendelssohn on Saturday, May 9 at 7:30PM at Grace Episcopal Church (76 Eldredge St, Newton Corner). Acclaimed soloist Seth Morris, Principal Flute of the Metropolitan Opera, performs Reinecke’s lyrical Flute Concerto, a Romantic-era showpiece celebrated for its…
Put on some red, white, and blue and join The Highland Glee Club, the Apollo Club, and Saengerfest on Saturday, May 9 at 3PM at the Newton Presbyterian Church (75 Vernon St, Newton Corner). The three groups will perform together in a 100 Man Mega Chorus for a celebration of the…
Spark Newton kicks Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts with Music for All! — performed by members of the New Philharmonia Orchestra — on May 9 from 6–7:30PM at the City Hall War Memorial Auditorium (1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Centre). Music for All is a family-friendly concert featuring soprano Olga…
As part of its Spring Guided Walk Series, Newton Conservators is hosting a Mother’s Day birding walk in Nahanton Park (Oak Hill) on Sunday, May 10, from 8AM to 10:30AM. Enter the park at Nahanton Street and park in the lot at the canoe/kayak rental location. A steady rain will…
Visit the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton Centre) on Monday, May 11, from 7–8 PM for an interactive Traditional Chinese Instrument Demonstration. Discover the sounds and history of traditional Chinese instruments—and try them firsthand. In this interactive demonstration, Shirley Wong of Boston Dulcimer and Drums will showcase a…
The Silent Spring Institute presents The Secret Chemistry of Hair Extensions on Wednesday, May 13 from 12-1PM on Zoom. Please register to reserve a spot. A look at new research on harmful chemicals in synthetic hair extensions and what it reveals about the inequity of everyday beauty. This Science Café explores the health…
Highlights this week… City Council City Council does not have a regular meeting scheduled for this week. City Council will meet as a Committee of the Whole on Monday regarding draft BERDO Regulations. City Council Chairs will meet on Monday regarding: School Committee School Committee will meet with Legislative Members…
As part of its Spring Guided Walk Series, Newton Conservators is hosting a tour of Cold Spring Park led by Friends of Cold Spring Park president Alan Nogee on Saturday, May 16, from 10AM to 12 noon. Meet at the kiosk at the far-left end of the park entrance on Beacon Street.…
Join the Manoment Conservation Services for a Bird Walk at the beautiful, historic Newton Cemetery & Arboretum (791 Walnut Street, Newton Centre) on Saturday, May 16 from 7:30-9:30AM. Evan Dalton, Manomet’s Director of Landbird Conservation, will lead a two-hour walk through the arboretum in search of warblers, vireos, thrushes, and…
This year’s SpringFest will be at the War Memorial Auditorium, Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Centre) on Saturday, May 16 from 10AM – 4PM and Sunday, May 17 from 10AM – 6PM. Apply to be an exhibitor/vendor. SpringFest is a full day of entertainment and a celebration of art…