The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton invites you to Nurtured by Beauty on Sunday, August 2 at 10:15 AM in the Parish Hall (1326 Washington St, West Newton). The program is also available via Zoom. Lois Shapiro, Elli Crocker, and Curt Lamb will explore the deep affinities between moments…
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Music Mondays hosts Zentangle, an art session at the Scandinavian Cultural Center (206 Waltham St, West Newton), on Monday, August 3 from 1PM – 3PM, taught by Brenda April, CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher). The Zentangle Method, created by Massachusetts couple Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas in 2004, is an easy-to-learn,…
Aston Magna presents Gems from 17th Century Venice at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton), on Thursday, August 6 at 7PM. Aston Magna, America’s longest-running festival of music on period instruments, now in its 53rd season, brings the music of Monteverdi, Salamone Rossi, and Barbara Strozzi, with: Tickets…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton features Science and Spirituality on Sunday, August 9 at 10:15 AM in the Parish Hall (1326 Washington St, West Newton). The program is also available via Zoom. Come celebrate the scientists among us. Hear about their work, reflect on the connections between science…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton presents Have the Learned Professions Succumbed to Capitalism? on Sunday, August 16 at 10:15 AM in the Parish Hall (1326 Washington St, West Newton). The program is also available via Zoom. Once, “the learned professions”—clergy, lawyers, physicians, and educators—were viewed as vital counterweights…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton will present a free Summer Chime Concert on Saturday, August 29 at 5PM. Chimers in FUUSN’s historic bell tower will play a wide range of music styles. All are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and refreshments to the church grounds (1326 Washington Street,…
Newton Cultural Alliance hosts Book Launch Paˆrty with Hank Phillippi Ryan at The Allen Center (35 Webster St, West Newton) on Tuesday, September 1 at 7PM. Calling all readers! This is the ultimate book launch party celebrating the release of MOTHER DAUGHTER SISTER STRANGER, the pulse-pounding new thriller from Newton’s…
Newton received its first wind phone on Sunday, June 7, installed on the front lawn of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN) in West Newton Square, dedicated in a small but intimate ceremony conducted by members of FUUSN. Wind phones are unconnected telephone booths that are equipped with…
Neighbors and friends gathered under umbrellas on Saturday, May 30 to celebrate the reopening of a fountain on West Newton hill, following eight months of repairs. The bronze sculpture, titled Child with Calla Lily Leaves, was first installed on the small traffic island at the corner of Chestnut and Highland Streets…
Newton for Everyone presents Good Intentions, Bad Outcomes: Why Newton’s Housing Rules Aren’t Working — and How the City Is Beginning to Fix Them on Wednesday, June 17 at 7:00PM at Congregation Dorshei Tzedek (60 Highland St, West Newton) & Zoom. More info and RSVP. Newton’s exhaustive permitting process too…
PMC Concert 2026: Novelty and Nostalgia will be presented by Joel Bard and Sayuri Miyamoto and friends on Friday, June 19, at 7:30PM at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). This is their 21st annual chamber music concert to raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through the…
The Book Ladies’ Book Swap is held monthly at West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton). The next Book Swap at the Cinema will be on Saturday, June 20, 12:30PM-3PM. Find future dates on The Book Ladies’ Facebook page. A bit of history… Nancy Brown and Annette Seaward started…