Historic Newton presents Exploring ‘Defective Delinquency’ Laws

Between 1911 and 1971 the Commonwealth of Massachusetts – and dozens of states like it – passed a series of laws that empowered officials to indefinitely imprison people with intellectual disabilities who the state believed were “likely to commit crimes.” These people were designated as “defective delinquents,” and, in Massachusetts, most were sent to the…

Amherst Early Music presents Music Festival 2022

Northampton Community CollegeBethlehem, PA Directed by  Frances Blaker August 7-14 and 14-21, 2022 Our new location will be convenient for many who are driving. There are train and bus connections. Nearest airport is ABE, Lehigh Valley International Airport. Newark Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes away. While we hope it will be possible to have…

Cones ‘n Cars 2022

NewTV 23 Needham St, Newton, MA, United States

It's baaa-aaack! We're so excited to announce the return of NewTV's Cones 'n Cars: the one 'n only classic car show combined with an ice cream social. Enjoy sweets 'n treats from Cabot's, Bakers' Best, Pizzi Farm, Volante Farms, JP Licks, and the Astound ice cream truck while you check out the sleek 'n unique…

Free

Across Divides: A Benefit Concert for Doctors Without Borders

First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton 1326 Washington St, Newton, MA, United States

Eleuthera Trio (Lois Shapiro, piano, Francine Trester, violin, Julie Reimann, cello) perform at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, MA, in support of Doctors Without Borders, a nonprofit organization that brings medical humanitarian assistance to victims of conflict, natural disasters, epidemics and healthcare exclusion. The program includes Martin's scintillating Trio on Popular Irish Melodies,…

New Art Center presents Lunar New Year Celebration

New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United States

Join us at the New Art Center for our Lunar New Year Community Cultural Day in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Society of Boston. It's the year of the rabbit! The sign of the Rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity. Art educators will lead participants through make-and-take activities: Hapjukseon (paper fans), rabbit…

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Playathon!

The Shops at Chestnut Hill 199 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA, United States

Stop by anytime. Six consecutive hours of music of all genres performed by SSN students and faculty at the Shops at Chestnut Hill (inside the atrium area in front of Cheesecake Factory) – a marathon of playing, free to the public.

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