Back in 1875, Newton residents might have had their noses buried in books like Anna Karenina, by Leo Tolstoy or The Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde. Luckily for them, unlike in many parts of the country at the time, Newton had its own library, giving local readers access…
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In keeping with its commitment to showcase powerful, thought-provoking documentaries, on November 7 the West Newton Cinema’s Directors Spotlight program presented There Was, There Was Not, the critically acclaimed film by writer and director Emily Mkrtichian. The screening was followed by a Zoom discussion with the director, moderated by Paul…
Join local artist Caryl Hull Leavitt at the New Art Center for a hands-on workshop — Create Modern Collages — on Tuesday, November 11 from 6-8:30PM. Explore loose shapes, color, and pattern as you cut, rip, and paste your way to one or two unique masterpieces inspired by modern masters…
The First Church in Chestnut Hill will be showing The Big Lebowski at their movie night on Wednesday, November 12 at 7PM. All are welcome. The event is free and snacks will be provided. The First Church in Chestnut Hill is located at 26 Suffolk Road, steps from the Chestnut…
The Naumburg Award–winning Lydian String Quartet launches its first of four open rehearsals on Thursday, November 13 at 7:30PM at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). The session will include movements from Beethoven’s String Quartets, Op. 18 No. 4 and Op. 127. Founded in 1980, the Quartet—Clara Lyon and…
The History Book Club of Historic Newton will meet virtually on Thursday, November13 at 7:30PM to discuss France on Trial by Julian Jackson. Read the book in advance and join the meeting, which is held on Zoom and is free and open to all. To receive book club updates and Zoom links,…
This coming weekend, the New Philharmonia Orchestra invites you to experience one of music’s most powerful celebrations of humanity—Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, performed live Saturday, November 15 at 7:30PM and Sunday, November 16 at 2PM at Trinity Chapel at the Boston College Law School Campus…
The Newton Free Library will host a Nuevas Raíces Concert with Guitarist Jhon Alvarado on Sunday, November 16 from 2PM – 3PM in Druker Auditorium (330 Homer Street). Nuevas Raíces honors Mexican culture through the exploration and sharing of classical music written for the guitar by contemporary Mexican composers. These are composers who…
In partnership with Chamber Music For Your Cause, Newton at Home will be hosting a benefit concert on Sunday, November 16 from 3-5PM at the Scandinavian Living Center (206 Waltham Street, West Newton). The concert will feature music by Johannes Brahms, Max Bruch, Leonard Bernstein, and John Williams. Musicians will…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN) will hold its fall Music Sunday service — Can you See? — on Sunday, November 16 at 10:15AM at FUUSN (1326 Washington Street, West Newton). Can You See? will reflect on the heaviness of these times with music expressing our resilience, our…