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Historic Newton presents Museum Makerdays: Toymaking
Historic Newton presents Museum Makerdays: Toymaking
The school day is over early, and the museum is open! On Newton Public School’s special early release days, stop by Durant-Kenrick House & Grounds to try out a handicraft and make something new to take home with you. This month’s theme is toymaking! Explore the history of the craft and make your own working…
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Historic Newton presents Trick-or-Treat at Durant-Kenrick
Historic Newton presents Trick-or-Treat at Durant-Kenrick
Add Historic Newton to your trick-or-treating route! On Halloween night, stop by the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds to fill your treat bag with candy, a coloring page, and a coupon for a free return visit to the museum.
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Boston Baroque presents The X-tet
Boston Baroque presents The X-tet
Join Boston Baroque for an intimate concert with the X-tet, Boston Baroque's premier period chamber ensemble, in the Great Hall at The Allen Center in Newton, MA. Prepare to be captivated by a diverse selection of works by many rarely-heard female composers of the 17th century. Featuring Soprano Sonja DuToit Tengblad. This program will also include…
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Uncovering Your Home’s History
Uncovering Your Home’s History
Are you curious about the history of your home but don’t know where to start? In this workshop, learn from the lead researcher of our House Marker Program. We’ll guide you through using available resources and creating a matrix of information about a property, and you’ll leave with a toolkit for continuing your own research…
Susan Adler: A Life Seen, A Legacy Remembered
Susan Adler: A Life Seen, A Legacy Remembered
The Allen Center will host a reception for their upcoming exhibit, "Susan Adler: A Life Seen, A Legacy Remembered" on Saturday, November 2 at 6:30pm in celebration of Susan Seidner Adler's life and work. The exhibition of her figure paintings and soft figurines will be on display in The Allen Center gallery from November 2…
Bay Colony Brass presents: Space and Beyond
Bay Colony Brass presents: Space and Beyond
Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton's 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in a wide-ranging concert including Richard Strauss’ Fanfare from “Also Sprach Zarathustra,” Hoagy Carmichael’s “Stardust,” and selections from Gustav Holst’s monumental work, “The Planets.” This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council, a local council that is supported by…
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AEM presents Practical Musicianship and Music Theory for Early Musicians
AEM presents Practical Musicianship and Music Theory for Early Musicians
with Shira Kammen - vielle, voice, harp 5:30 - 6:45 pm, 11 November 2024 Shira Kammen ** Violin & Vielle 4 Monday sessions, November 11, 18, 25 & December 2, from 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. ET Class Description
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ANMS presents Family Concert: Miss Moppet
ANMS presents Family Concert: Miss Moppet
Enjoy a blend of chamber music and storytelling inspired by Miss Moppet, featuring music by Peter Child paired with Roald Dahl’s The Three Little Pigs by Paul Patterson. Ideal for ages 5 and up
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Classical with a Twist: West Newton Pops
Classical with a Twist: West Newton Pops
Classical with a Twist: West Newton Pops will focus on popular music through a cultural lens. This variety style pops program is dedicated to Latin song and dance featuring a Tango performance from Boston Ballroom® as well as a dance music program played by emerging and established musicians: Jakob Kobal, accordionist; Natalie Levinson, vocalist; and…
Capella Clausura presents Music to Lighten the Darkness
Capella Clausura presents Music to Lighten the Darkness
As the winter deepens and the days become shorter, we take this time to reflect on light and darkness - physical and emotional - and the challenges that we all face during this cold and lonely time. Cappella Clausura offers a performance on these subjects as a spiritual balm, with music by living women composers…
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AEM presents Practical Musicianship and Music Theory for Early Musicians
AEM presents Practical Musicianship and Music Theory for Early Musicians
with Shira Kammen - vielle, voice, harp 5:30 - 6:45 pm, 11 November 2024 Shira Kammen ** Violin & Vielle 4 Monday sessions, November 11, 18, 25 & December 2, from 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. ET Class Description
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ANMS presents Con Brio Lunch Club
ANMS presents Con Brio Lunch Club
Join violist Scott Woolweaver and his musical friends for a luncheon featuring classical chamber works, complete with fascinating composer anecdotes and lunch.
ANMS presents Con Brio Lunch Club
ANMS presents Con Brio Lunch Club
Join violist Scott Woolweaver and his musical friends for a luncheon featuring classical chamber works, complete with fascinating composer anecdotes and lunch.
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Historic Newton presents Candlelight Scavenger Hunt
Historic Newton presents Candlelight Scavenger Hunt
Explore the Jackson Homestead after dark! Complete an active scavenger hunt around the galleries and grounds, lit mainly by candlelight, and win a prize! Make shadow puppets, tell spooky stories, and see the museum in a whole new way. $5 for Historic Newton members, $10 for non-members, kids 5 and under are free. Stop by…
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Commonwealth Chorale Presents ” Reverent Praise”
Commonwealth Chorale Presents ” Reverent Praise”
In November, we bring you Johann Sebastian Bach’s beloved Magnificat and compositions by two well-known contemporary British composers: Jonathan Dove’s Köthener Messe and Cecilia McDowall’s Laudate. Dove and McDowall’s compositions both pay tribute to Bach and, with the Magnificat, provide respite for uncertain times
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AEM presents Practical Musicianship and Music Theory for Early Musicians
AEM presents Practical Musicianship and Music Theory for Early Musicians
with Shira Kammen - vielle, voice, harp 5:30 - 6:45 pm, 11 November 2024 Shira Kammen ** Violin & Vielle 4 Monday sessions, November 11, 18, 25 & December 2, from 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. ET Class Description