The Newton Art Association (NAA) will hold an awards ceremony virtually on May 8 at 7PM (Zoom link) to honor three recipients of named scholarships ($800 each) and four recipients of Honorable Mention awards ($150 each). The recipients are: Named Scholarships Honorable Mention Awards For over 35 years, the NAA…
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Tiziana Dearing, host of WBUR’s Radio Boston, will be the keynote speaker at Newton Inspires, this Thursday, May 4 at 6:00PM at Newton South High School. Newton Inspires, a fundraiser for the Newton Schools Foundation, features these other notable Newtonians describing their inspirations and sharing stories and insights: Participants may…
Over 250 people attended the Newton Free Library’s Board of Trustees annual Spring Fling fundraiser last Saturday evening. The event was emceed by Emmy award-winning storyteller and former television anchor, Christa Delcamp, who interviewed guest authors Dr. Robert Waldinger and Tom Perrotta. Dr. Robert Waldinger is a Newton resident and…
Painter Linda Rinearson remembers the first customers who bought her creations years ago: A young couple moving into a new home and a father and his 9-year-old daughter seeking a Mother’s Day present. The Newton resident said she hopes her work still makes them happy as she looks forward to…
Want to hear beautiful string music tomorrow played by 100+ Newton students protesting the cutting of Elementary Strings from the Newton school budget? On Monday, April 24 at 6PM, over 100 Newton Orchestra and Strings students of all ages from across the district will gather for Stringfest, a concert outside…
Still planning April vacation week? Be sure to add some fun and excitement by bringing the kids to a spectacular production of Cinderella on Wednesday, April 19, at 11AM and 1PM at the War Memorial Cultural Center Auditorium at Newton City Hall. This classic tale is told by wooden marionette puppets brought to…
Music Mondays is a women-run nonprofit presenting frequent, live music concerts in the Scandinavian Living Center’s Nordic Hall to audiences of mostly senior citizens. On Monday April 24, 2-3PM Letitia Stevens (soprano) and Bonnie Donham (piano) will offer a recital, “To the Distant Beloved,” in person at the Scandinavian Living Center (206…
The Suzuki School of Newton will its present its popular Faculty Concert on Saturday, April 29, 6-8PM at the Newton Presbyterian Church (75 Vernon Street), followed by a reception for all. The concert will feature a variety of musical selections of diverse genres and on various instruments. Proceeds from tickets…
The Newton Free Library’s annual fundraiser, Spring Fling, will be held at the Library on April 29 at 6:30PM. This year’s honored guest authors will be Tom Perrotta and Robert Waldinger, M.D. Food will be from Bakers’ Best Catering and beverages from Dion’s Fine Wine. Tickets are $150. For more information, contact the…
On Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 7PM, First Church in Chestnut Hill will host “On Broadway.” Our professional pianist and quartet will perform selections from Rent, Hamilton, My Fair Lady, Carousel, Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, and more. The concert is free and open to the public. All are welcome…