Newton Cultural Development (NCD) is seeking Newton students in grades 3-12 to perform as part of the 2024 Family FunFEST on Saturday, May 18. Student artists have been selected to paint murals as part of a public art project, and there will be an open stage to showcase youth performers.…
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As Anike Tourse pursued her dreams to work in film, she knew that “you need people that believe in you,” especially if you’re an artist. For this Newton Public Schools (NPS) alumna, some of those pivotal supporters were her teachers. This Thursday, March 14, Tourse will honor the NPS educators…
The Newton Schools Foundation (NSF) will host Newton Inspires — an evening of ideas and community — on March 14, 6PM-9PM, at Newton South High School. Proceeds will help NSF advance excellence and equity in the Newton Public Schools by funding NSF grants in three strategic areas: Enjoy a night out in…
The West Newton Cinema Foundation will host a free event — An Oscars Evening with Ty Burr — on March 6 at 6PM at the West Newton Cinema. It’s an evening of expert analysis and spirited discussion about this year’s nominees for Academy Awards. Registration is required.
Newton South High School’s theatre company, South Stage, has two productions coming up, and tickets are on sale online: Rewind: In-person on February 29 and March 1-2 at 7:30PM Abigail, for Now: Both in-person and via YouTube Live on March 6 at 7:30PM and March 9 at 2PM and 7:30PM
Cherry Street Music is hosting an evening of updated and traditional Celtic music with a variety of instruments, as well as a Q&A and refreshments. Tickets are required, $10 for students and $30 for all others. It will take place on March 9, 7:30PM at the Allen Center (35 Webster…
The West Newton Cinema Foundation will hold a fundraising concert, Women in World Jazz, on Sunday, March 10 at 1PM at the West Newton Cinema. It will feature world music composed by women composers and lyricists past and present. From USA Blues and Jazz styles, the group ventures to Latin…
The Newton Singers Chorus will present its Spring Concert on March 10, 2PM-3PM, at Elevation Chapel (150 Lowell Street, Newtonville). The event is free and sponsored by Newton Community Pride. The group’s repertoire includes jazz, American Songbook, Show Tunes, Folk Songs and more. Some of this year’s featured songs: Georgia…
West Suburban YMCA (WSYMCA) is hosting a day of coffee and board games. It will take place on March 15, 5:30AM-10PM in the lobbies of both West Suburban YMCA locations (276 Church Street, Newton Corner) and (135 Wells Ave, Oak Hill).
Newton Community Pride is running a selfie station design competition for Picture Us!, an upcoming public art initiative providing lively, inviting locations for residents to take selfies and candid photos that will be shared via Newton Community Pride’s online community photo album with the hashtag #PictureUs!Newton. NCP is currently seeking creative…
Haiku Newton, a project sponsored by Newton Community Pride (NCP), is accepting poetry for its spring 2024 public art initiative — bringing poems on lawn-style signs to various locations throughout Newton. Go to poetrynewton.com for more information and to submit your work by March 20. Now in its third year,…
The Highland Glee Club, one of the longest running men’s singing groups in the country, will be singing the most beautiful melodies of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales — on March 16 at 3PM in the War Memorial Auditorium of Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Avenue). Special guest will be Daniel…