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…
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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…
The Newton School Foundation’s annual fundraising event, Newton Inspires, will take place on May 4, 6PM-9PM at Newton South High School (140 Brandeis Road) to support Newton Public Schools. Tickets are $40 and include a boxed meal. Donations are welcome. After a reception with live music by NPS students and…
Newton Taiwan Day will be held on Saturday May 6, 11AM-3PM at the Hyde Playground (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands). It starts with a dragon dance from playground down Lincoln Street to Walnut Street. There will be performances and exhibit booths showcasing Taiwanese cuisine, arts & crafts.
Paul Rishell & Annie Raines will perform at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street) on May 6 at 7:30PM. Tickets are $25 in advance, or $30 at the door. For 30 years, Paul Rishell & Annie Raines have been hailed as one of the world’s best blues duos. They have…
JCC Greater Boston will present A Musical Celebration Honoring Jewish Composers featuring the international trio, Border Colleagues, on May 6, 3PM-4:30PM at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC. Border Colleagues is a collaboration of three virtuosic musicians who connect across geographic boundaries to celebrate music-making together: Thomasine Berg (flute) in Boston; Michael Kevin…
The Newton Piano Summit kicks off on the weekend of May 6 & 7 with free concerts each day, 1PM-3PM, at Second Church in Newton (60 Highland Street, West Newton). Hidemi Akaiwa – May 6th, 1-2pm Get ready for a musical experience unlike any other as keyboardist and composer Hidemi…