Community Event
Theatre Ink presents: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Newton North High School 457 Walnut St, Newton, MA, United StatesAn eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake.…
Theatre Ink presents: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Newton North High School 457 Walnut St, Newton, MA, United StatesAn eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake.…
Theatre Ink presents: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Newton North High School 457 Walnut St, Newton, MA, United StatesAn eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake.…
Newton Free Library presents: Paul-André Bempéchat Performs Beethoven Sonatas
Facebook Live , United StatesPaul-André Bempéchat will return to the Facebook Live stage to perform a selection of Beethoven's sonatas! (You do not need to have a Facebook account to attend.) Paul-André Bempéchat is Music Fellow at Harvard's Cabot House. A Juilliard and Sorbonne graduate, he has enjoyed a forty-year performing and teaching career on both sides of the Atlantic, having…
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Devising Ensemble
First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton 1326 Washington St, Newton, MA, United StatesJoin NTK’s all new Devising Ensemble! Our first program for middle schoolers gives participants the opportunity to explore new forms of performance and hone their artistic skills, all while creating an original piece of theatre as an ensemble. Specifically tailored to the interests of the students, this class is an excellent opportunity for young performers…
Zamir Chorale of Boston presents: Hanukkah Happens
Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United StatesMark your calendars for our Hanukkah Happens concert featuring a full orchestra. Gala concert with Zamir orchestra, Josh Jacobson and Cantor Elias Rosemberg joining us for many old and recent favorites. The program will include Machtenberg’s “Shehecheyonu,” Bloch’s “Kedushah” (from the Sacred Service ), Jagoda’s “Ocho Kandelikas,” and a medley of melodies by Debbie Friedman arranged by…
Newton Free Library presents: A Night in the Amazon with Erica Ferencik
ONLINE United KingdomJoin Erica Ferencik for a night in the Amazon! Thirty-foot anacondas; puppy-sized spiders; SUV-length electric eels that can kill you with a glancing blow – these are some of the creatures that Erica encountered on her month-long journey of survival in the Peruvian rainforest while researching her book, Into the Jungle. Her incredible story is sure to thrill all!…
Newton Free Library presents: Creating Public TV Shows with Roberto Mighty
ONLINE United KingdomJoin filmmaker, Roberto Mighty, for a session in which he will talk about the process of creating and producing his three new TV shows that are airing nationwide on public television. Learn why World’s Greatest Cemeteries, getting dot OLDER and Legacy of Love are all labors of love for this former college professor who is a former Newton resident!…
Historic Newton presents: Boston’s Great Innovations
ONLINE United KingdomWhat makes Boston one of the world's top innovation centers? Join Robert Krim and Alan Earls, co-authors of Boston Made: From Revolution to Robotics-Innovations that Changed the World, as they reinterpret Boston history through the lens of innovation. Trace four centuries of this history to learn about scientific discoveries, groundbreaking social policies, and other innovations -…
Newton Free Library presents: Celebrating Voices of Color – Poetry Reading & Open Mic
ONLINE United KingdomJoin us for virtual readings in this year's poetry series. This month we will feature the voices of black and brown poets. An open mike follows with a limit of one poem per person, limited slots are available. Sign ups for the open mic will happen during the actual session. The series is facilitated by Doug Holder…