During Tracy Herman’s time in the corporate world, crafting was a way to unwind. “Scrapbooking was my first love,” says Herman. “I was fortunate to have many amazing experiences and got to travel all over the world for work, and it was a wonderful way to preserve those memories.” Over…
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As the holiday of Diwali approaches, the Indian American Community (IAC) of Newton will be showcasing the subcontinent’s multiple languages in a dance extravaganza during a November 10 community celebration at American Legion Post 440. According to the Indian government’s Ministry of Education, the country has 22 official languages, although…
As Courtney Ireland eagerly tried a sample of “Causa de Pollo,” a Peruvian dish made by food vendor Johanetts Kitchen, she marveled at the varied offerings at Newton’s Indigenous Peoples Day celebration on Monday, October 14. “It was worth the trek,” she said while offering her 16-year-old son, Cooper, a…
The Newton Cultural Alliance presented an Arts & Culture Candidate Forum on October 10 at the Allen Center in West Newton. The attending candidates for Massachusetts House of Representative seats were Amy Sangiolo and Vlad Yanovsky, Democratic and Republican nominees respectively, for the 11th Middlesex district, and Dr. Greg Schwartz,…
With both of Newton’s long-time State Representatives retiring at the end of 2024, local groups have sponsored debates and forums with the three candidates in each district running for their House seats. Generally, their debates have focused on health care, education, housing and development, and public transportation. But MASSCreative —…
The New Art Center is again hosting FenceART, a year-round public art project where artists can submit up to 3 works to a jury that will choose 20 images to be printed on high-quality vinyl banners and rotated in small groups among five public fence locations in Newton for approximately…
MASSCreative’s Create the Vote team is partnering with the New Art Center and Newton Cultural Alliance to present an arts-focused forum with candidates running for the 11th & 12th Middlesex State House Districts. It will take place on Thursday, October 10, 6:30PM-7:30PM, at The Allen Center for the Arts (35 Webster Street, West…
The City Hall Strummers, a community ukulele ensemble, will perform a free concert and sing-along in the new Tango Mango restaurant ((34 Langley Road, Newton Centre) on October 13, 6PM-7PM. Devoted to having fun, making new friends and sharing the joy of music throughout the Newton community, this group of strummers has…
The IPD Newton Planning Committee is organizing an Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration with cultural dances, presentations, and food. It will take place on October 14, 11AM-5PM at Albemarle Field (250 Albemarle Road, Nonantum). Entry is free.
The West Suburban YMCA (WSYMCA) is hosting its Fall Festival 2024, a free community event filled with family-friendly activities. Highlights include pumpkin painting, an obstacle course for kids, a petting zoo, fall games, music, and giveaways for the first 100 families. The event is free and open to the public.…