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…
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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…
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…
For Cherry Street Music’s next Classical with Twist concert, Nuevo Tango, Artistic Director Allison Eldredge has curated a diverse and invigorating program of Latin inspired music for Tango on February 4 at 3PM at The Allen Center (35 Cherry Street, West Newton). Tickets are $10-$30 at the link above. The program will feature Carlos…
Come and hear the wonderful musicians of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in concert on Sunday, February 11 at 2PM in the FUUSN Sanctuary (1326 Washington Street, West Newton). This year’s concert is a fundraiser for the UU Urban Ministry. Musicians include renowned pianist Lois Shapiro, Paul Antonucci and Debra Minard, and…
Belmont World Film will present its 21st Family Festival, for children ages 3-12, in Arlington, Cambridge, and Newton in January. On January 21, the festival will show these films at West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street): 10:30AM — Two films for ages 3-8: 11:45AM — For ages 5-12: 1:45PM —…
Temple Emanuel (385 Ward Street, Newton Centre) is hosting a series of free concerts of chamber music. On January 21 at 3PM, Jan Müller-Szeraws (cello) and Randall Hodgkinson (piano) will perform works by Schumann, Bernstein, and Bloch. Jan, a soloist with a degree from Boston University, has performed with many U.S. and world orchestras…
The City’s Planning Department and design consultant, Howard Stein Hudson, has developed alternative concepts for the Washington Street Pilot Project that were shared at the November 30 public meeting. The Washington Street Pilot Project is based on the Washington Vision Plan — an amendment to the City’s Comprehensive plan adopted…
Newton’s independent store owners know their customers, and that connection is hard to find at “big box” stores. When you shop at one of the city’s small retailers, you’ll find items that were carefully curated by owners who have detailed knowledge about the products they sell. These are just a…
First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton will host its Annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, December 2, 9:30AM to 2PM at 1326 Washington Street, West Newton. Holiday Shopping with Heart! Stalls and tables spill forth with treasures, new and old. Items include handmade items, toys, books, jewelry, gifts and collectables, jams and jellies,…