For years, the jazz program at Newton South High School (NSHS) has been consistently recognized as one of the nation’s best. The program’s Jazz Ensemble, directed by celebrated NSHS music educator Lisa Linde, receives top ratings at the Massachusetts Association for Jazz Education’s state festivals and places among the top…
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Music Mondays at the Scandinavian Center – the only Newton organization that sponsors free, live daytime concerts – celebrated its 5th birthday on March 2, 2025. Founders Brenda April and Clara Chan had senior citizens in mind when they began Music Mondays in 2020. But two concerts into their premier…
Newton North HS graduate Alex Sherman is a member of the Virginia NCAA collegiate Distance Medley Relay team that set a record on Friday, February 21. Sherman split 46.27 in the 400m leg of the relay. The relay’s time of 9:14.19 was the fastest ever recorded in the event on…
The Lunar New Year of the Snake Celebration on January 25 at Newton Free Library — jointly organized by the Chinese American Association of Newton, Newton Education Support Network, Newton Chinese Language School, and Newton Free Library — was part of a month-long cultural exhibition and Spring Festival Gala. Lily Weitzman, Manager of Programs…
Music lovers, rejoice: The Newton Piano Summit is back. Beginning in 2016, the Summit brought world-class artists to play free concerts in Newton, broadening access to piano music from every genre and tradition. The 2025 Summit will feature eight free concerts over the weekends of March 15-16 and March 22-23…
Historic Newton will be hosting Museum Makerday — String Art where participants can make string art, explore exhibits, build with LEGOs, and play games. Adults must remain onsite with their kids. It will take place on Thursday, February 6, 1-3PM at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds (286 Waverley Avenue, Newton…
Newton Theater Company will be presenting their reinterpretation of Dracula starring Linda Goetz. Viewers can step into the shadows and prepare for a thrilling twist on the classic gothic tale. Tickets are $30. It will take place at Saint John’s Episcopal Church (96 Otis Street, Newtonville) over three weekends:
The Waban Library Center (WLC) is happy to be serving Newton and beyond since 2009 — with current fiction and nonfiction books, Story Hours, Family Game Day, author talks, concerts, and more. On Saturday, February 8, the WLC will have two fun events to beat the winter doldrums: The WLC…
Newton Baroque is presenting a concert, In the Salon of Fanny von Arnstein, with music by C.P.E. Bach, Mozart and Schubert performed by tenor Jason McStoots and fortepianist Andrus Madsen in two salon venues. The event will take place on Saturday, February 8, 7:30-9:30PM at the Allen Center (35 Webster…
All Newton Music School is hosting Rock-Away-Café: The ANMS Musical Lounge where viewers can experience a showcase of Pop, Rock, Jazz, and Folk in a club-like atmosphere. The event will take place on Saturday, February 8, 4PM at All Newton Music School (321 Chestnut Street, West Newton). Registration is $10.
Historic Newton will host Winter Craft Series: Vintage Valentines where participants can craft personalized valentines using materials inspired by vintage Valentine’s cards. It will take place on Wednesday, February 12, 7-9PM at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds (286 Waverley Avenue, Newton Corner). Registration is $15 for members, $10 for non-members.
Each movement and flutter of the vibrant, pink fans mesmerized the audience on February 2, as members of the Boston Korean Dance Academy performed several routines during the New Art Center’s celebration of the Lunar New Year. After a few quick costume changes, the all-female group also spun and glided…