Newton celebrated the 4th of July on Saturday, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. Despite impending storms in nearby towns, celebrations in the Garden City went on with gusto, featuring an impressive fireworks display in the evening, and parades, a carnival, vendors, and ice cream earlier in the day.…
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Throughout the day of July 4th, Tony Gentile — Newton’s “Master of Fireworks” — and his crew of four set up the fireworks for Newton’s annual display over Albemarle Field — just as they have done for several decades. Tony works for American Thunder Fireworks, which conducts 120 shows a…
Sunday, June 28, marked the 15th annual Nonantum Village Day, which featured celebrations of long-time Newton active citizen Martina Jackson, a scholarship awards ceremony, booths featuring numerous local businesses and vendors, a magic show, and more. Terry Sauro, President of the Nonantum Neighborhood Association, was a primary organizer of the…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton (FUUSN) hosts I Sing America on Sunday, July 5 at 10:15 AM in the Parish Hall at FUUSN (1326 Washington St, West Newton). The program is also available via Zoom. Come mark the 250th anniversary of our country with an hour of poetry…
The Cooper Center (345 Walnut St, Newtonville) presents Jazz Concert on Thursday, July 9 from 1:30PM – 2:30PM. The String Swing Trio is composed of Rob Natoli on guitar and vocals, Diane Wernick on saxophone, and Mike Ball on bass guitar, each of whom has over 40 years of experience.…
The Hyde Community Center presents The Gringo Kings on the Hyde Bandstand at Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands) on Friday, July 10 from 6PM – 8PM. Inspired by the great salsa groups of Cuba, The Gringo Kings has evolved a style of music that takes the swinging creativity of Jazz and…
The Hyde Community Center screens Mrs. Doubtfire on the Hyde Bandstand at Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands) on Friday, July 10 from 8PM – 10PM. Mrs. Doubtfire is a 1993 American comedy-drama, directed by Chris Columbus, starring Robin Williams as a recently divorced voice actor who disguises himself as a nanny so…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton will present a free Summer Chime Concert on Saturday July 11 at 5PM. Chimers in FUUSN’s historic bell tower will play a wide range of music styles. All are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and refreshments to the church grounds (1326 Washington Street,…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton (FUUSN) presents The FUUSN Organ, a Celebration on Sunday, July 12 at 10:15 AM in the Sanctuary at FUUSN (1326 Washington St, West Newton). The program is also available via Zoom. FUUSN organist Linnea Bardarson reveals the subtlety and power of the FUUSN’s…
The St. Mary of Carmen Society will host its 91st annual Italian-American Festival (Festa), open 5PM-11PM each day, Wednesday-Sunday, July 15-19, at Pelligrini Park (11 Hawthorne Street, Nonantum). The festival midway and grounds will be packed with rides, games, food, entertainment, family, and tradition. Music Live bands are scheduled for…
The City of Newton debuts Village Movie Nights at Emerson Playground (1 Pettee St, Upper Falls) on Thursday, July 16 at 8:30PM with a screening of Top Gun. The new series is presented in collaboration with West Newton Cinema and brings six free outdoor movie screenings to parks and playgrounds across Newton’s villages on Thursday evenings…
The Hyde Community Center screens The Princess Bride on the Hyde Bandstand at Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands) on Friday, July 17 from 8PM – 10PM. The 1987 cult classic returns to the Hyde’s summer schedule. Adapted by William Goldman from his novel of the same name, it tells the story…