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8th Annual Linda Plaut Newton Festival of the Arts
July 22, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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July 21-22, 2023
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Newton Community Pride (NCP) is excited to announce that the 8th Annual Linda Plaut Newton Festival of the Arts is back and scheduled for July 21 & 22, 2023! This year, NCP is trying something new. The Festival will be a two-day event held in partnership with the Hyde Community Center at the Hyde Playground in Newton Highlands. The Festival of the Arts will kick off on Friday, July 21st at 6:30 pm with a Pops-style concert by the New Philharmonia Orchestra.
On Saturday, July 22nd, NCP will be hosting 10+ performances on 2 alternating stages all day at the Hyde Playground from Noon to 8:00 pm.
There will be something for everyone to enjoy – musical performances, visual arts, vendor/craft booths, and more! All festival performances are free and open for all to enjoy.
The Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts has been a showcase of Newton and regional talent for years and NCP is excited to once again bring a summer weekend of music and family-friendly entertainment. The Festival is produced by Chris Pitts.
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, The Village Bank.
Thank you to our other supporters, Kona Ice and Vinodivino.
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July 21st
Hyde Playground, 90 Lincoln St Newton Highlands
6:30pm New Philharmonia Orchestra with Kemp Harris
7:30pm Instrument Petting Zoo
Dusk Movie – E.T.
July 22nd
Hyde Playground, 90 Lincoln St Newton Highlands
11am Story Starters presents Children’s Book Reading by author, Candelaria Norma Silva
12pm Peter Cannizzaro – Juggler & Family Fun
12:30pm Plugged In Band – Kids Rock
1pm Outrageous Fortune – Bluegrass & Jugband
2pm Newton Baroque
3pm Ben Romanow – Latin American Style
4pm PJ Adamson & Friends of Steel – Caribbean Jazz
5pm Timba Messengers – Latin Jazz Salsa
6pm Thaddeus Hogarth Collective – Soul/Funk
7pm Albino Mbie – Global Afro Pop
8pm Tema Segal & Couch the Band – Pop R&B