The League of Women Voters of Newton invites all community members for an intimate gathering and book group discussion on the novel, James, by Percival Everett on Sunday, December 8, 1PM-3PM, at the Waban Library Center (1608 Beacon Street, Newton). James is a brilliant, action-packed reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and…
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The Newton Community Chorus adds a welcome note to holiday celebrations with a performance of Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, December 8 at 3PM at Grace Episcopal Church (76 Eldredge Street, Newton Corner) for this traditional holiday treat, with an orchestra and soloists conducted by music director Richard Travers. General Admission:…
A First Class Brass luncheon concert — Con Brio Lunch Club — will be presented on Friday, November 22 at 11AM at the All Newton Music School (321 Chestnut Street, West Newton). Violist Scott Woolweaver and ANMS Faculty will perform works from Beethoven, Poulenc, and Ewazen. Enjoy chamber music by Chloe Francis, trumpet, Hannah Messenger, French Horn, Marina Krickler, French…
Historic Newton is hosting an event, Candlelight Scavenger Hunt, where participants can explore the Jackson Homestead after dark! Complete an active scavenger hunt around the galleries and grounds, lit mainly by candlelight, and win a prize! Make shadow puppets, tell spooky stories, and see the museum in a whole new…
For those considering an education in the digital arts, the Pixels and Polygons School is hosting its first Open House on November 23 from 7PM-9PM at 73 Lexington Street in Auburndale. The public is invited to tour the school, learn about its program, meet faculty, see a live 3D art demo,…
Come meet a Viking at the annual Scandinavian Fair on November 23, 10AM-3PM at Newton North High school (457 Walnut Street, Newtonville). This popular fair is an annual tradition that brings together a unique combination of activities, food and gifts to kick off the holiday season. The Nordic café is always…
The New Philharmonia Orchestra will begin its 30th Anniversary Season with performances at Grace Church (76 Eldredge Street, Newton Corner): November 23 at 7:30PM and November 24 at 3PM. The Classics I program includes: Tickets are available online.
Sacred Heart & Our Lady’s Collaborative (SHOL Newton) is hosting their Holly Harvest Fair on November 23 (9AM-4PM) and November 25 (9AM-1PM) at the Sacred Heart Parish, Bishop MacKenzie Center (1321 Centre Street, Newton Centre).
Newton’s Commonwealth Chorale will present Reverent Praise on November 24 at 4PM at the Church of the Holy Name (1689 Centre Street, West Roxbury). Tickets are $40 ($10 students, or free at the door with EBT/WIC Card). The program includes Johann Sebastian Bach’s beloved Magnificat and compositions by two contemporary British composers — Jonathan…
Join the Newton Family Singers Sunday, December 8 at 4PM at the Casey Theater at Regis College (235 Wellesley Street, Weston) to celebrate the music of Lilith Fair. Instead of focusing on a single artist, this concert will honor several talented musicians who were part of the traveling music festival,…
Newton’s JourneySongs is an interfaith choir committed to singing for people with hospice services and their caregivers, as well as at memorial services and celebrations of life. The group rehearses on Sundays, twice a month, in Newton, and sings in surrounding communities. JourneySongs uses the gift of song to provide both…
The Newton Art Association’s exhibition, The Art of Change, is on display at the Wedeman Gallery at Lasell University (47 Myrtle Avenue, Auburndale), November 3 – December 8. “We have gone through historic changes which have affected us all. Has this influenced your art? This theme can be widely interpreted…