Temple Emanuel (385 Ward Street, West Newton) is hosting a series of free concerts of chamber music. On March 3 at 3PM, the Arabella (String) Quartet, a series favorite, will return. The members of the Arabella quartet hail from around the globe and first met at Yale University, where Causa…
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It started with an innocent question on our Newton Lower Falls neighborhood listserv by neighbor Lisa Ruckinski. Knowing that it was a controversial question, she asked where was the best place to buy bagels in Newton? The recommendations flew fast and furious, but alas, few were actually in Newton. Opinions got…
With an expanded space bigger than two NBA basketball courts, Shepherd & Maudsleigh Studio is ready to bring even more art offerings to Newton. “We have added to our ability to run more classes, and we are very excited that we now have a space dedicated to book arts as…
Auburndale residents Susan Katcher and Lisa Rothstein recently hosted a “Women’s High Tea” fundraiser to support two local anti-hunger organizations — Food For Free and the Newton Food Pantry. Their event raised nearly $500 for each of the programs to help feed those in need. The three-course traditional High Tea…
New Art Center is celebrating Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon with music and art. It will take place on February 11, 11:45AM-4PM at the New Art Center (61 Washington Park, Newtonville). Tickets are free. For more information, contact 617-964-3424 or [email protected].
About 80 people gathered at the American Legion Post 440 on January 31 for a second public meeting with Boylston Properties staff and consultants to discuss the proposed 307-unit residential project to be developed on 4.76 acres between Crafts Street and Court Street (see Fig City News article). The project,…
At just 6, Erin Leung already has big plans for her future: To train to be an acrobatic lion dancer like her big brother, Ryan. A member of Wu An Martial Arts, Ryan and his fellow performers wowed the crowd with their colorful costumes and energetic routine on Sunday, February…
Although many dogs run off-leash in Edmands Park (aka Cabot Woods), their owners risk getting a warning or a fine for allowing them to do so. However, a local group is working to change the designation of this wooded area, so pets can romp free without violating the rules. Cabot…
Any proposal for changes to Washington Street between Lowell Ave. and West Newton must account for its varied uses and future development: It functions as a residential street, a business district and an east-west thoroughfare; construction at the Armory and Dunstan East will add 335 more households and 8,000 sq ft…
The State Department of Fire Services released a statement informing the community of the passing of an 80-year-old Newton man who had been rescued by Newton firefighters from a two-alarm house fire at 16 Lincoln Road in Nonantum on January 24. Newton Fire Chief Gregory Gentile said at a press…