From starring in Newton South High School’s theater productions to singing the national anthem at a recent Patriots game, senior David Rosemberg channels his passion for singing and performing in a variety of ways. Rosemberg’s love for music goes back as far as he can remember. He said that his…
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The lure of warm churros and hot chocolate from Tango Mango, entertainment, and the colorful glow from an art installation — that could double for a massive “Lite Brite” toy — drew a bundled-up crowd for the January 23 kickoff for the fifth-annual WinterFEST. The Friday night portion of the…
For Newtonians who treasure the Newton Free Library and the librarians who staff it, the powerful new documentary, The Librarians, by award-winning director Kim A. Snyder, may come as a shock and a wake-up call. The film notes that librarians around the country are “emerging as first responders in the…
In a room where the audience sits just feet from the actors, Newton Theatre Company’s winter production of the classic American play Our Town asks viewers to slow down and consider the routines and relationships that quietly shape a life. This production, playing through January 31, is dedicated to the…
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…
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…
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…
Classic takes on a new look as the beloved children’s book Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen is reimagined as a professional theatrical production at the Adam Theater, January 10-25. Newton resident Karin Sharav-Zalkind co-leads the theater as its Executive Director, working to expand its resources and reach. Library Lion features…
The Cooper Center for Active Living (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville) will present a free Intergenerational Music Group on January 20, 11AM-12PM. This intergenerational music group invites older adults, young children and families to connect through singing, movement, and instrument play.Led by an Early Childhood Specialist and a Board-Certified Music Therapist,…