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…
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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…
The Newton Cultural Council (NCC) is a local cultural council of the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), a state agency. The City of Newton believes in the importance of the arts and matches funding provided by the MCC in its local cultural council initiative. Last year the NCC granted over $50,000 to more than 50 local artists and organizations to…
Newton Community Pride (NCP) is accepting applications until September 1 for its Fall 2023 Micro Grants. Successful applications must align with the mission of NCP to support arts and culture, public art, service, and beautification in the Newton community. A total of $10,000 is available to be awarded in this…
New England blues musician James Montgomery will perform at American Legion Post 440 (295 California Street, Nonantum) on September 1 with Peter Hackel and Reggie Hendrix in a fundraiser for re-building Post 123 Sanibel Island, Florida. Doors open 7PM and the show starts at 8PM. Tickets are $20 to benefit…
Lift your voice and sing! Eliot Church’s historic Chancel Choir seeks new singers. It’s no-audition, free choir with no commitment that sings a mix of classic repertoire and hymns. We have professional section leaders for all sections. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings, 7PM-8PM and Sunday mornings during the church service.…
Music Mondays is a women-run nonprofit presenting frequent, live music concerts in the Scandinavian Living Center’s Nordic Hall (206 Waltham Street, West Newton) to audiences of mostly senior citizens. On September 11, 2PM-3PM, it will present a free concert by Afternoon Concerts Boston, a Boston-based group that has performed chamber, vocal, and Japanese Traditional music…
The Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association will host a West Newton Block Party on Sunday, September 17, 11AM-2PM, at 437 Cherry Street, West Newton. Fun for the whole family, with performances, demonstrations, food, games, and prizes.
The Friends of the Newton Free Library will host a Wine Tasting fundraiser at The Cork and Board (Centre Street, Newton Centre) on Thursday, September 21, 6:30PM-8PM. Tickets are $30 per person and include wine tasting and charcuterie snacks. All proceeds will benefit The Friends of the Newton Free Library,…