Music Mondays — a women-run nonprofit presenting frequent, live music concerts — is excited to present “Due Soprani,” a program of Italian favorites on October 9, 2PM-3PM at the Scandinavian Cultural Center’s Nordic Hall (206 Waltham Road, West Newton). Performers include the “sunny,” “supple,” “soaring,” and much in demand, Boston-based soprano Carley DeFranco and her…
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Newton Nomadic Theater is bringing Lauren Letellier’s play, The Village Cidiot, to two venues in Newton. Follow these links for tickets for performances at: When a life long New York City couple get laid off from their jobs, they pack up everything and move to a tiny village in the…
Newton Community Farm (NCF) is hosting a Fall Family Party with music, stories, a scavenger hunt, art, and more. The event will take place on October 14, 9:30AM-12PM at Newton Community Farm (303 Nahanton Street, Oak Hill). Registration is required, but the event is free. Adults must stay with their…
Cherry Street Players will start the 2023-24 Classical with a Twist season on October 14 at 7:30PM at the Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton) with “LOVE” an evening of poetry and music. Tickets are $30 ($10 students).
Cappella Clausura, a Newton-based professional vocal ensemble, will open its 2023-24 season with two performances of Exultet Terra (Rejoice in the Earth): Tickets ($35, or $15 for those under 30) are available online. Exultet Terra, by Welsh composer Hilary Tann (1947-2023), is for two oboes, an English horn, two bassoons,…
The Newton community will celebrate the change of seasons at the 48th Harvest Fair on Newton Center Green (1221 Centre St, Newton Centre) on the weekend of October 14-15. Saturday, October 14 (10AM-5PM) features a carnival with a kiddie carnival, games, and fair food. Sunday, October 15 (11AM-4PM) features: For more information…
Tenor Joe Muise and pianist Lois Shapiro will present a wonderful concert on Sunday, October 15 at 3PM in the sanctuary of Eliot Church (474 Centre Street, Newton Corner). A reception will follow. Donations will benefit Silent Spring Institute — a nonprofit, scientific research organization dedicated to uncovering the links between chemicals in our everyday environment and…
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Newton Theatre Company (NTC) is known for its inclusive interpretations of a variety of plays. For example, while movie portrayals of Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice feature swoon-worthy, brooding male actors, this innovative troupe is reinventing Jane Austen’s romance this fall with an all-female production. The nonprofit’s stated mission is to…
Newton resident Ingrid Chiemi is a poet, songwriter, and musician. In the past few years, she has used her artistic talents to create many songs that reflect both her life and the world’s collective experience in the age of COVID, and she has published multiple books of her lyrics. Her…
Newton resident Master Calvin Chin will be sharing his mastery of martial arts in White Snake Projects‘ upcoming world premiere of MONKEY: A Kung Fu Puppet Parable at Boston’s Emerson Paramount Center in three performances, September 22-24. Master Calvin Chin has been sharing his skills and passion for martial arts…
Enrollment is open for the fall term of the bilingual Huaxin Chinese school at the Greater Boston Chinese School (GBCCA). The term starts on Sunday, September 10, classes begin at 9AM. The school is located at 437 Cherry Street (West Newton) and welcomes students from pre-K to adults who are interested…
Commonwealth Chorale seeks singers of all voice types who have strong vocal and sight-reading skills. Auditions will be held by appointment on the evenings of Monday, August 28 and Tuesday August 29, 5:45PM-9:45PM. Auditions can also be scheduled before rehearsal, 5:45PM-6:45PM on Tuesday, September 5 and Tuesday, September 12. Auditions are…