The West Newton Cinema is hosting Spotlight: Newton Filmmakers, a multi-day event showcasing films (mostly documentary with a few narrative shorts) by some of Boston’s best, who also happen to live or have lived in Newton, with Q&A’s after each screening. There will also be a reception on Saturday, September…
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Koleinu, Boston’s Jewish Community Chorus is inviting the public to sing with them at their open rehearsals. All are welcome, and there are no auditions. The rehearsals will take place at 7:15PM on Thursdays September 12, 19, and 26 at Temple Shalom (175 Temple Street, West Newton). Participants are asked…
In the first-ever festival focused on Newton directors and producers, the West Newton Cinema will show films by an impressive group of local moviemakers to raise funds for the independent, and now nonprofit, West Newton Cinema. Spotlight: Newton Filmmakers, running September 26-29, will showcase five short films and nine feature-length…
On Wednesday, September 18, the Working Group for MassDOT’s Newton Corner Long-Term Planning Study (NCLTPS) met to hear a report on existing conditions in the study area from the consulting firm VHB. This was the second meeting of the Working Group, which first met on May 22. The NCLTPS area…
The next four years of MassDOT’s project to replace or repair eight bridges around the Mass Pike (I-90) and I-95 interchange will require lane restrictions and occasional overnight detours to keep the construction work safe. Fig City News has prepared these maps to illustrate our understanding of the MassDOT announcements.…
Instances of urban blight have been reported across several State-owned properties in Newton by a concerned citizen, Bill McEvoy. He notes that the blight ranges from large amounts of litter and trash found next to railroad tracks, to deterioration of pedestrian infrastructure, including a flight of stairs in West Newton.…
The Newton Theatre Company is presenting a production of The Guys, directed by Olivia Moriarty, who teaches Drama at Bigelow Middle School. The play is about a fire captain and a writer in post 9-11 NYC who write eight eulogies for fallen firefighters and navigate their grief through humor, compassion,…
On August 27, the West Newton Cinema Foundation (WNCF) completed its purchase of West Newton Cinema — a major milestone in keeping the theatre alive and thriving as a nonprofit cultural and community center. The WNCF stated, “This pivotal acquisition prevents the theater’s demolition and marks the beginning of an…
The All Newton Music School (321 Chestnut Street, West Newton) invites all drop in anytime during its Open House & Instrument Petting Zoo on Wednesday, September 4, Noon to 6:30PM. For the best experience, it’s best to arrive during the following windows to connect with families and instructors who specialize…
The Newton Conservators will host a BioBlitz on Sunday, September 8, 3-5 PM, to help people of all ages to explore the plants of Flowed Meadow and Auburndale Park and improve plant identification skills. This event is FREE. Register here. Auburndale Park has a wide variety of attractions including river frontage, fields, wooded…