Midway through its first year of renovations, the West Newton Cinema completed the installation of a variety of accessibility features – audio enhancement, descriptive audio, and closed captioning devices – so more people can enjoy the theatre. Jesse Cerrotti, theater manager at the West Newton Cinema, said these features are available upon…
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It’s rare for moviegoers to meet-and-greet the director of the film for which they’ve paid admission. In its Director’s Spotlight series, West Newton Cinema offers viewers much more than that. Each Q&A session marks the start of a dynamic conversation between audience and filmmaker. After seeing Justin Schien’s film, Death…
West Newton Cinema will host another in its Director’s Event series — showing the film, Death & Taxes, followed by an Q&A discussion — on August 21, 7PM-9PM at West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton). Tickets are $20. The Q&A discussion will feature director Justin Schein and Chuck…
On July 28, Newton high school student and pianist Matthew Ding, accompanied by four friends, stepped out onto the largest stage at 2Life Communities’ Brighton campus, a local senior living center. To much acclaim, they performed Pachelbel’s Canon for the audience in the 255-seat auditorium. This concert, while Ding’s largest…
Alumni of the Newton Public School system may have hazy memories of Newton’s education regarding Native American history — a unit here, a presentation there. Quickly forgotten in the whirlwind of school. Newton native and author Joseph Lee has stepped forward to fill some gaps in common understanding of Massachusetts’…
Jerry Reilly works magic not only in his Newton Upper Falls neighborhood, but across Newton, always planning fun and engaging events that bring people together. Reilly has been an Upper Falls resident since moving from West Roxbury 17 years ago. His contributions to the community take many forms – everything…
Standing patiently in a line running the length of the Hyde Community Center park on August 9, a hungry crowd eagerly waited for Sridhar Periyasamy to hand-make savory dosas (thin pancakes). Pouring out a light batter on a sizzling griddle, the cook from Watertown’s Chennai Eats masterfully created giant, crispy…
The Hyde Community Center Summer Series will present a free concert and movie on Friday, August 8 at the Hyde Bandstand (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands): Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, and pack a picnic or support local Highlands restaurants. Rain location: Hyde Gym. See the summer schedule of…
The final installment of Cherry Street Music’s Tuesday Evening Summer Series takes place on August 12 at 7PM at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). Sentimental Breeze is a very special, very breezy concert, featuring a mid-summer mix of Classical music & Folk-inspired Celtic tunes to get you feelin’ fine! It…
Newton Community Pride will host Newton’s India Day Celebration at the Hyde Community Center, (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands) on August 9, 4PM-7:30PM. This annual, free, family-friendly event features Bollywood dance and music, cultural performances, a variety of vendors, and face painting. Celebrate Indian heritage and culture, and enjoy Indian…
JourneySongs, a hospice choir in Newton, MA, welcomes new singers at our open rehearsals on August 10, September 14 and September 28. This is the most meaningful singing you will ever do! Email [email protected] for more information, or visit www.journeysongs.org
Cross Street will play a free concert in Newton Centre Bowl, August 10, 6PM-7:30PM, down the hill from the Tyler Terrace hut and a short walk from Newton Centre. Free open-air seating for families, friends, and groups large and small. Bring along a blanket, a chair, and maybe a picnic…