Community Event
Newton Theatre Company presents: The Monologue Project – Common Threads
ONLINE United KingdomJoin us this April for the next installment of the Monologue Project! Our next virtual production celebrates the voices of Asian American girls and women in the Newton community. Directed by Edie Pike and Valerie Goldstein, the show brings together a group of Asian American girls and women to share their stories and experiences. The stories,…
Historic Newton presents: Heartbreak Hill Virtual Running Tour
ONLINE United KingdomThough the Boston Marathon is postponed until October this year, get into the Patriots’ Day spirit by joining Paul Clerici, author of Images of Modern America: The Boston Marathon and 23-time Boston Marathon finisher for a special tour up Heartbreak Hill. Learn about Boston Marathon history along the Newton route and see other local landmarks along the…
Historic Newton presents: Written by the Victors – Remembering the American Revolution Part II
ONLINE United KingdomIn Part I of our two-part program, we explored the socioeconomic conditions leading up to the American Revolution. Join us for Part II to discuss how political ideals like patriotism and unity impacted the battlefield in the War for Independence. Consider how these ideals continue today through our lasting romanticization of the Minutemen and guerilla…
Newton Free Library presents: A Father’s Kaddish – Film Discussion
ONLINE United KingdomA Father’s Kaddish tells the story of how Steven Branfman used the art of pottery to help him work through his grief after the death of his 23-year-old son. The film is a potent and moving journey through the universal experience of loss, mourning and rebuilding a life. Join us for a live Q & A…
Newton Free Library presents: Save the Planet and Your Health with a Plant-based Diet
ONLINE United KingdomLearn about the environmental impacts of the meat, dairy, egg and fishing industries at a special Earth Day Green Newton series program with Sara Sezun, Chair of the Sierra Club Massachusetts Chapter Plant-based Planet Team. Find out how eating a plant-based diet can improve your health and help remedy environmental issues such as: Climate change…
Scandinavian Cultural Center presents: Nordic Brewing with Jereme Zimmerman
Join Jereme Zimmerman, author of Make Mead Like a Viking and Brew Beer Like a Yeti for a discussion on the history, tradition, and technique of brewing Nordic ales and meads. He will discuss his understanding of modern and ancient Nordic brewing, including his wide-ranging knowledge on history, techniques, and ingredients for brewing like a Viking. Saturday, April 24th…
Suzuki School of Newton presents: Great Art by Little Artists
ONLINE United KingdomThe Suzuki Preschool of Newton presents our 5th annual: Great Art by Little Artists! The event will take place on Sunday May 2, 2021 from 12pm-3pm (Rain date May 16th 2021). There will be an open house, children’s art exhibit and silent auction. We hope to see you there!
First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton presents: Annual Musicians Concert
ZoomAnnual FUUSN Musicians Concert Featuring Catie Curtis and Musicians From First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton Proceeds to Benefit the UU Urban Ministry Come and hear the wonderful musicians of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton and our featured artist, the amazing singer-songwriter Catie Curtis. Catie will be joined by renowned pianist Lois Shapiro, professional…
Newton Free Library presents: Virtual Author Visit with Jennifer De Leon
ONLINE United KingdomThe library invites everyone in the City of Newton community to join a youth-moderated discussion on Jennifer De Leon's teen debut, Don't Ask Me Where I'm From. Don't Ask Me Where I'm From tells the story of Liliana Cruz, a Boston teen from an immigrant family who is accepted into the METCO program—and the challenges she faces as she…
Zamir Chorale presents: Leonard Bernstein – The Jewish Side
ZoomJoin Zamir Chorale's Artistic Director, Josh Jacobson as he presents "Leonard Bernstein: The Jewish Side." Leonard Bernstein took the musical world by storm with his spectacular last-minute, a-star-is-born conducting turn with the New York Philharmonic in 1943. Until his passing in 1990, he was astonishingly active as a conductor, composer, pianist, and teacher. Leonard Bernstein: The Jewish Side will explore Bernstein’s Judaism…