The Allen Center offers a unique array of curated programs, historic tours, and special events in addition to offering facility rentals. The Allen Center is the premier facility under the direction of the Newton Cultural Alliance. Its abolitionist history as a center for progressive education makes this state-of-the-art performance facility worth a visit.
Upcoming Events at The Allen Center
London Rivals
Saturday, November 16, 7:30 pm
Newton Baroque performs at The Allen Center. This concert features cantatas, violin sonatas, and keyboard fugues by the rival music directors Nicola Porpora and George Frederick Handel.
Tickets.
Newton Thanksgiving Farmer' Market
Tuesday, November 26, 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Pick up ingredients for your Thanksgiving feast at the special Farmers’ Market at the Allen Center in West Newton. Fourteen local small businesses and a Massachusetts farm are selling farm-fresh produce, fresh seafood, all the sides for your Thanksgiving dinner, cheese and charcuterie boards, prepared appetizers, pies, desserts, chocolates, dried floral wreaths, hostess gifts–and that’s just for starters. All businesses will have products for sale on site, but for the best selection and to make sure you head home with exactly what you want, it’s best to place orders in advance. More Info.
Susan Adler: A Life Seen, A Legacy Remembered
Saturday, November 12nd -December 5th, Various
The Recital Gallery at The Allen Center hosts open hours for the exhibition, “Susan Adler: A Life Seen, A Legacy Remembered” in celebration of Susan Seidner Adler’s life and work.
In The Key of Now
Friday, December 6, 7:30pm
The Allen Center in partnership with Berklee Voice Department presents "In the Key of Now" on Friday, December 6th at 7:30 pm. Featuring the Advanced Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by Prof. Ned Rosenblatt and a special cameo appearance by renowned vocalist and Professor Emeritus Donna McElroy. Step into "In the Key of Now", a live experience that celebrates the power of the present moment through the dynamic energy of jazz. Tickets.
Programming
Artist Residencies
The Allen Center hosts musicians and artists for short and long-term residencies. Residents make use of the Allen Center's state-of-the-art facilities, to work on new or ongoing projects in a historic setting.
Current Artist in Residence: Allison Eldredge, cello.
See Allison's newest project, Cherry Street Music, at the Allen Center.
Historic Tours
The Allen Center is home to a rich history that's rarely told. We're proud to keep the story of the Nathaniel Topliff Allen Homestead alive at the Allen House. Learn more about this former school and what it took to renovate and restore the space through our guided tours.
Tours can be organized for small groups by emailing our Allen Center staff at contact@newtonculture.org
Special Events & Fundraisers
The Allen Center's mix of historic and contemporary spaces make the facility the perfect home for intimate gatherings, photoshoots, and elegant affairs. View some images from our past events below and see our facility rental page to plan your next event.
Special Offers
The Allen Center/Newton Cultural Alliance offers discounted rates in order to broaden accessibility to cultural programing, like the concerts, performances, festivals, art installations, classes, and workshops offered by the many talented groups and artists here in Newton and beyond.
Please note that for all offers, some restrictions may apply.
Mass Cultural Council Card to Culture Program
The Allen Center/Newton Cultural Alliance is proud to participate in the Card to Culture program, a collaboration between Mass Cultural Council and the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Massachusetts Health Connector, and the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program.
EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders can purchase up to four tickets per card at $5 each; kids are free.
To access the discount online, please enter the corresponding promo code for your card from the list below. You can also contact The Allen Center/NCA by emailing operations@newtonculture.org or calling 617.332.4300 and identifying yourself as an EBT, P-EBT, WIC or ConnectorCare card holder.
For EBT and P-EBT cardholders, please use promo code EBTTAC.
For WIC cardholders, please use promo code WICTAC.
For ConnectorCare cardholders, please use promo code CARETAC.
See the complete list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.