This year’s successful Newtonville Village Day (NVD) spanned 78 booths – a mix of nonprofits, artists, local businesses, food vendors, and some political parties and candidates. According to Village Day organizers, around 4,000 people attended the event throughout the day. It all came together after four months of planning by…
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Newton Community Pride (NCP) announced on September 27 the awarding of microgrants to six recipients in its Fall 2024 funding cycle. NCP Executive Director Blair Lesser Sullivan said, “It has been NCP’s mission to assist our local arts and culture community, and we have given out over $40,000 since the…
The West Newton Cinema is hosting Spotlight: Newton Filmmakers, a multi-day event showcasing films (mostly documentary with a few narrative shorts) by some of Boston’s best, who also happen to live or have lived in Newton, with Q&A’s after each screening. There will also be a reception on Saturday, September…
Koleinu, Boston’s Jewish Community Chorus is inviting the public to sing with them at their open rehearsals. All are welcome, and there are no auditions. The rehearsals will take place at 7:15PM on Thursdays September 12, 19, and 26 at Temple Shalom (175 Temple Street, West Newton). Participants are asked…
In the first-ever festival focused on Newton directors and producers, the West Newton Cinema will show films by an impressive group of local moviemakers to raise funds for the independent, and now nonprofit, West Newton Cinema. Spotlight: Newton Filmmakers, running September 26-29, will showcase five short films and nine feature-length…
On Saturday, September 21 at 6:30PM, Newton North and Newton South High Schools will host Dawning Ties: A Gala Celebration and Fall Fundraiser in the Newton North HS auditorium. This celebration of cultural unity, education, and international friendship combines the festive spirit of the Mid-Fall Festival with a renewed commitment…
The Newton Theatre Company is presenting a production of The Guys, directed by Olivia Moriarty, who teaches Drama at Bigelow Middle School. The play is about a fire captain and a writer in post 9-11 NYC who write eight eulogies for fallen firefighters and navigate their grief through humor, compassion,…
On August 27, the West Newton Cinema Foundation (WNCF) completed its purchase of West Newton Cinema — a major milestone in keeping the theatre alive and thriving as a nonprofit cultural and community center. The WNCF stated, “This pivotal acquisition prevents the theater’s demolition and marks the beginning of an…
Newton Community Pride (NCP) is accepting applications until September 1 for its Fall 2024 Micro Grants. Successful applications must align with the mission of NCP to support arts and culture, public art, service, and beautification in the Newton community. A total of $10,000 is available to be awarded in this round,…
The All Newton Music School (321 Chestnut Street, West Newton) invites all drop in anytime during its Open House & Instrument Petting Zoo on Wednesday, September 4, Noon to 6:30PM. For the best experience, it’s best to arrive during the following windows to connect with families and instructors who specialize…
Newton Community Pride (NCP) and Bike Newton will host a special two-hour, twelve-mile bicycle ride — Tour de #PictureUsNewton — on Sunday, September 8, starting at 3PM at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street). No registration is required. #PictureUsNewton is a current NCP public art initiative displaying artfully designed “selfie stations”…
Triology will present a concert featuring Jazz and Latin in eclectic arrangements of old and new, famous and obscure, hot and cool, as part of the 2024 Fall Village Concerts Series offered by Newton Community Pride. It will take place on Sunday, September 8, 5-6PM at the courtyard that’s part of…