Cappella Clausura will perform Ethel Smyth’s Mass in D in collaboration with SHIFT Orchestra Project on March 3 at 4PM at Emmanuel Church of Boston (15 Newbury Street, Boston). It’s the premiere of a new edition by Amelia LeClair. Buy tickets online.
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Come to the Pathways to Music Open Mic session at the Center at the Heights (300 Hillside Avenue, Needham) every month on the third Thursday, 6PM-8PM, beginning December 21. Organized by the nonprofit Plugged In Band Program in Needham, this free open mic is for all ages, all abilities, and all musical skills.…
New Art Center is celebrating Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon with music and art. It will take place on February 11, 11:45AM-4PM at the New Art Center (61 Washington Park, Newtonville). Tickets are free. For more information, contact 617-964-3424 or [email protected].
The Greater Boston Interfaith Organization (GBIO) will hold an in-district meeting with local state legislators on January 29 at 7PM at Union Church (14 Collins Road, Waban). Speakers include Senator Cynthia Creem, Rep. Ruth Balser, Rep. Kay Khan, and Rep. Alice Peisch. Topics on the agenda include public housing, real-estate…
The League of Women Voters Newton will host a book signing featuring Ellen Clegg (former editor of the Boston Globe) and Dan Kennedy (Northeastern University professor of journalism) speaking about their new book, What Works in Community News: Media Startups, Media Deserts, and the Future of the Fourth Estate. The…
On January 27, 10AM-2PM, Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Newton will host a free blood bank screening drive for eligible pets at 165 Needham Street. Pets that meet the set criteria for screening will also receive a complimentary physical exam, some treats and toys, and a chance to enter a raffle for…
Story Starters has an eight-week Family Conversations Program designed for parents who want to start and strengthen conversations about race with their young children. The Winter 2024 Cohort starts on January 28 with a special read-aloud with local author Kaija Langley. The program provides families with: The Winter 2024 program kicks off…
Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra welcomes audiences both young and young at heart on Sunday, January 28 at 3PM for All in The Family, a concert of storytelling and puppetry at War Memorial Hall, Newton City Hall. There is a special pre-concert event at 2PM. It will be led by Pro Arte’s Conductor…
A community meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 31 at 6:30PM at American Legion Post #440 (295 California Street, Nonantum) for residents to discuss the 40B development proposed for 78 Crafts Street with the developer, Boylston Properties.
As of January 2, the Newton Free Library has stopped charging fines on late returns or renewals. With this policy change, the Newton Free Library joins the 85% of Massachusetts libraries that no longer charge late fees, in line with a growing national trend to eliminate fines on overdue materials. Library users are still responsible for…
Newton Area Flag Football will be sending two teams — 8U and 10U — to compete in the NFL Flag National Championships in Orlando, FL, February 1-3. To qualify for Championship tournament, the Newton Elite tournament teams won the Patriots NFL Flag Regional in November among teams in the New…
Newton Youth Ultimate is holding a free learn to play clinic for girls in grades 4-7 on Saturday, February 3, from 4PM-6PM in the gymnasium at Day Middle School. Players will learn how to throw and catch and will spend a lot of time playing small-sided games of ultimate. It…