Midway through its first year of renovations, the West Newton Cinema completed the installation of a variety of accessibility features – audio enhancement, descriptive audio, and closed captioning devices – so more people can enjoy the theatre. Jesse Cerrotti, theater manager at the West Newton Cinema, said these features are available upon…
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It’s rare for moviegoers to meet-and-greet the director of the film for which they’ve paid admission. In its Director’s Spotlight series, West Newton Cinema offers viewers much more than that. Each Q&A session marks the start of a dynamic conversation between audience and filmmaker. After seeing Justin Schien’s film, Death…
The Charles River Regional Chamber (CRRC) has launched its First Annual Small Business Awards, which are based on nominations by the community at large. The deadline for submitting nominations has been extended to August 6. There will be six awards, in two award categories: The CRRC encourages community members to make as many…
Tucked between aisles of cutting boards and salad spinners, you might find China Fair owner Will Beck helping a customer find bakeware for their next dinner party or an appliance for their new apartment. The peaceful quiet of the store is occasionally interrupted by the sound of sharpening knives, a…
The Allen Center’s last 2025 summertime pop-up is Thursday, August 14th from 11:30AM-2PM at 35 Webster Street, West Newton. It’s a family-friendly afternoon of fabulous food, kids’ activities, shopping, and music. Newton Centre’s BAKEY will have its debut on the Allen Center patio. Kidcasso, Newtonville Books, WSYMCA, the Suzuki School of Newton,…
The Charles River Regional Chamber (CRRC) has launched its First Annual Small Business Awards, which are based on nominations by the community at large. Nominations closed on August 6, and now the community can vote online until noon on August 22 for each of three People’s Choice Awards. The CRRC asks…
The Charles River Regional Chamber will host Newton Night, featuring the first annual Newton Small Business Awards, on September 17, 6:30PM-8PM at West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton). Gather for networking and an inspiring evening honoring local businesses and entrepreneurs who make Newton thrive. Enjoy the Cinema’s freshly…
A new session of the 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group begins on Wednesday, August 6 on Zoom. If you are 50+ and looking for work, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market, or recently retired and looking for your “encore career,” then this is the perfect networking group for you!…
Fulfilled Goods will celebrate the opening of its second store — located in Newton Center inside Derby Farm Flowers (1280 Centre Street) — on Saturday, September 20, 11AM-6PM. Both retailers will feature deals and discounts, product samples, raffles, and giveaways. It’s also the third anniversary of the opening of Fulfilled…
On July 1, waste collection workers at Republic Services, one of the largest waste management companies in the country, went on strike in Massachusetts, leaving communities across the state grappling with overflowing dumpsters. The strike is now in its fifth week. On July 10, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller and Director of…