The Waban Improvement Society invites all to its Waban Lights and Family Sing-Along event on Sunday, December 3 at 4:45PM the grounds of the Waban Library Center (1608 Beacon Street, Waban). Before lighting up the beloved Waban Library Center building and surrounding grounds — creating a wonderland of light throughout…
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On Sunday, December 31 at 10:30AM, First Church in Chestnut Hill will hold its annual Carol Sing service, followed by a coffee hour. The service, which is free and open to the public, will include holiday favorites and plenty of good cheer. All are welcome! First Church in Chestnut Hill…
On November 15 the City Council received two letters — and the Mayor received another letter — from federal and state legislators and officials explaining the benefits of Newton’s Village Center Overlay District (VCOD) zoning proposal and specifically mentioning Auburndale. In this letter to the City Council president, Representative Jake…
A memorable scene in the 2021 film C’mon C’mon features Joaquin Phoenix’s character reading to his 9-year-old nephew from Star Child, a book by highly regarded Newton Highlands children’s book author and illustrator Claire A. Nivola. About a flame of vapor that travels to earth to experience human life as…
At only 200 square feet, Newton Centre shop Dear Duchess gives new meaning to the saying, “Good things come in small packages.” “It can get tight with five people shopping … [but] it’s kind of fun,” said owner Rachel Sciaba. The Union Street clothing and accessories store recently opened at…
Music Mondays — a women-run nonprofit presenting frequent, live music concerts — will present Beethoven and Brahms for Double-Bass and Piano on December 4, 2PM-3PM, both in-person at the Scandinavian Cultural Center’s Nordic Hall (206 Waltham Road, West Newton) and online (Zoom link). It will be performed by Yung-chiao Wei of Baton Rouge…
The Upper Falls Area Council and Little Luke’s Café are hosting Carols, Cocoa & Cookies — a winter holiday celebration — in Pettee Square on December 15, 6PM-7:30PM. A winter sing-a-long will be led by retired Newton elementary school music teacher, Martha Holmes. Refreshments will be provided by Little Luke’s Café. Pettee…
Cherry Street Music will present Beethoven and Beatles, Part 1 on December 16 at 7:30PM at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). Tickets and information are available at the link above. The concert, part of Cherry Street’s Classics with a Twist season-long focus, explores the frequently noted connections…
The Nonantum Children’s Christmas Parade will take place on Sunday, December 17 at 12 noon. The parade will take Santa and friends all over Nonantum to bring holiday cheer to children and families. Santa and friends will end the parade with a 45-minute visit at Coletti-Magni Park for photos. The…
West Newton Cinema Foundation aims to save the theatre The West Newton Cinema, 75-year-old movie theatre – and Newton’s last neighborhood theatre – was sold to Mark Development in 2022. David Bramante, who owned and managed the cinema, was forced to sell because of Covid’s negative impact on movie attendance.…