It’s easy to see why Kasey Kaufman describes many of her paintings as “dreamscapes,” since they’re filled with flowing waves, graceful clouds, and abstract buildings, among other elements. If her name rings a bell, it’s because Kaufman was well known on Boston TV as an award-winning reporter at WBZ. A…
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Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture will hold a hybrid public meeting for The Edmands Park Off-Leash Proposal on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30PM both in-person at Newton City Hall Chambers and virtually on Zoom. Pre-registration is required for Zoom. For more information and details, please visit the Parks, Recreation and…
The American Red Cross is holding blood drives in Newton — for both blood and Power-Red donations. You must schedule an appointment before donating. You can schedule it through the website or by calling 800-RED-CROS (800-733-2767). They will occur at the following times and places:
Fulfilled Goods is hosting an ornament and menorah swap! Bring in any ornaments and menorahs that you no longer need but are in good condition and exchange them for something new to you. The swap will going on between now and December 15 at Fulfilled Goods (612 Washington Street, Newtonville).…
The inaugural Newton Children’s Book Festival will be held on December 14, 10AM-2PM at the New Art Center (61 Washington Park, Newtonville). Meet children’s book authors and illustrators. (See Fig City News article.)
The Newtonville Area Council will hold its Monthly Feedback Hour on December 14, 11AM-Noon, at Caffe Nero on Austin Street — to listen to the Newtonville community. Look for the mini-pop-up banner on their table.
Nonantum Children’s Christmas Party Association will host its fourth annual Nonantum Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 15 beginning at 12PM 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…
Music director Philip Sanborn will lead Newton’s 20-member Bay Colony Brass in a free, family-friendly Christmas concert on Saturday, December 7 at 7:30PM at Second Church (60 Highland Street, West Newton). The concert will include Christmas favorites ranging from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker to modern favorites — and will feature an audience…
Newton Theatre Company will host Broken Box Mime Theatre performing Small Talk: A Show About How (And Why!) We Tell Stories in Mime on one night only — December 7 at 7PM at St. John’s Episcopal Church (96 Otis Street, Newtonville).
Newton Highlands Congregational Church invites the community to an Advent Market on Sunday, December 15, at 11:15AM, at the church (54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands). Purchase holiday tags and cards, jewelry, baked goods, and other handmade items. Enter a raffle for an incredible hand-decorated gingerbread house. All proceeds will be…
Cherry Street Music (CSM) is presenting a concert — Classical with a Twist — I’ve Got Rhythm — which features Gershwin favorites such as Rhapsody in Blue, and Brahms’ G minor Piano Quartet. It will be performed by Alex Velinzon on the violin, Cathy Basrak on the viola, CSM Director…
Music Mondays will present its end-of-year concert featuring violist Caitlyn Lynch and cellist Raphael Popper-Keizer, who are members of the nationally acclaimed conductor-less string ensemble A Far Cry. They will perform an eclectic program of gems for viola and cello by Ludwig van Beethoven, Rebecca Clarke, Joseph Dall’Abaco, Anne Leilehua Lanzilotti, Witold…