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SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Founding Newtonians in East Parish Burying Ground
DESCRIPTION:How does a burying ground tell our local story? Ramble through East Parish Burying Ground as we visit the grave sites of some of Newton’s early English settlers and the location of the 1630s meetinghouse. We’ll also reveal the hidden stories of the Indigenous Massachusett people and enslaved and free Black Newtonians who were not buried there\, but whose experience is equally as important in understanding this time period. Please note that the majority of this walk will take place on unpaved\, uneven terrain. \nWalking tours are $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Register at https://events.humanitix.com/eastparish2024walkingtour. For more information and a complete list of this year’s walking tours visit www.newtonma.gov/HNwalks.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/walking-tour-founding-newtonians-in-east-parish-burying-ground/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Culture and Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T170000
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SUMMARY:Suzuki School Open House
DESCRIPTION:Suzuki School Open House\nSunday\, September 15th\, 3:00 pm \nSuzuki School of Newton hosts an Open House for its preschool program\, promoting love and respect for music and learning in students of all ages through musical instrument instruction and preschool education using the philosophy of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/suzuki-school-open-house/
LOCATION:Suzuki School of Newton\, 1615 Beacon St\, Waban\, MA\, 02468\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture and Education,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140517
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T155813Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Makerdays
DESCRIPTION: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 beadwork! Explore the history of the craft and make your own beaded keychain or bracelet to keep. In addition to the craft\, you can explore the exhibits and gardens\, build with Legos\, and play outdoor games. \n$5 per person\, kids 5 and under are free. Suitable for kids ages 5-15\, younger and older siblings welcome. Registration not required; drop in any time during the event. Adults must remain with their child during the program. Let us know you’re interested at: https://form-usa.keela.co/2425EarlyRelease \nThis is a series\, taking place each special early release day in school year 2024-2025\, according to the Newton Public School calendar.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/museum-makerdays/
LOCATION:Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds\, 286 Waverley Ave\,\, Newton\, MA\, 02458
CATEGORIES:Culture and Education,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140517
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SUMMARY:Historic Newton presents Hayfest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free\, family-friendly day of fall fun! At Historic Newton’s Hayfest\, travel back in time to 19th century Newton as you dip candles\, press apples\, churn butter\, play games\, and more. Learn more at www.newtonma.gov/hayfest \nInterested in volunteering to help make Hayfest great? Sign up here: https://form-usa.keela.co/VolunteerHayfest2024
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/historic-newton-presents-hayfest-2/
LOCATION:Jackson Homestead and Museum\, 527 Washington St\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture and Education,Family Friendly,Festival,Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140517
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SUMMARY:Uncovering Your Home’s History
DESCRIPTION: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 and a discount for a future Historic House Marker order. \nThis program is $50 per person. Register at https://events.humanitix.com/housemarkerworkshop.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/uncovering-your-homes-history/
LOCATION:Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds\, 286 Waverley Ave\,\, Newton\, MA\, 02458
CATEGORIES:Culture and Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140517
CREATED:20241108T165208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T165450Z
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SUMMARY:Suzuki School presents a Parent Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join Suzuki School for a Parent Information Session on Thursday\, November 14th\, 6:30-7:30 PM to learn about violin\, viola\, and cello lessons at the Suzuki School of Newton!  No fees or commitments required to attend! \nOur group classes are a key part of the Suzuki curriculum\, combining individual lessons\, group lessons\, and musicianship each week. Playing with peers helps students build confidence\, improve memory\, and develop stamina—while younger students find role models and older students see their progress firsthand. \nReady to begin your child’s musical journey? Email suzukinewton@gmail.com or visit suzukinewton.org for more details.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/suzuki-school-presents-a-parent-information-session/
LOCATION:Suzuki School of Newton\, 1615 Beacon St\, Waban\, MA\, 02468\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture and Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T200000
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SUMMARY:Historic Newton presents Candlelight Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION: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. \n$5 for Historic Newton members\, $10 for non-members\, kids 5 and under are free. Stop by anytime during the event. Walk-ins welcome\, or register here in advance: https://events.humanitix.com/candlelight-scavenger-hunt
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/historic-newton-presents-candlelight-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:Jackson Homestead and Museum\, 527 Washington St\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture and Education,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T150000
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SUMMARY:Historic Newton presents Museum Makerdays: Sewing
DESCRIPTION:The school day is over early and the museum is open! Stop by Durant-Kenrick House to try out a handicraft and make something new to take home with you. This month’s theme is sewing! Explore the history of the craft and sew your own drawstring bag to keep. Kids can also explore the exhibits and gardens\, build with LEGOs\, and play outdoor games. This is a series\, taking place each special early release day in school year 2024-2025\, according to the Newton Public School calendar. \n$5 per child\, kids 5 and under are free. Suitable for kids ages 5-15\, younger and older siblings welcome. Registration not required; drop in any time during the event. Adults must remain onsite during the program. Let us know you’re interested at: https://form-usa.keela.co/2425EarlyRelease
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/museum-makerdays-sewing/
LOCATION:Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds\, 286 Waverley Ave\,\, Newton\, MA\, 02458
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture and Education,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140517
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SUMMARY:Historic Newton presents Candles & Cards
DESCRIPTION:Get into the holiday spirit while you dip candles and craft cards! You’ll gain inspiration from vintage greeting cards and advertisements in our collection\, enjoy seasonal music and refreshments\, and craft candles and cards to keep or share with a friend. This program is appropriate for all ages; stop by anytime during the event. \nThis program is $5 for Historic Newton members and $10 for non-members. Register in advance at https://events.humanitix.com/candles-and-cards; walk-ins welcome.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/historic-newton-presents-candles-cards/
LOCATION:Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds\, 286 Waverley Ave\,\, Newton\, MA\, 02458
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture and Education,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140517
CREATED:20250102T154838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T154838Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Newton Presents Newton History Series: A Pressing Matter - 18th Century Media Literacy and Bias
DESCRIPTION:Media and information literacy are essential 21st-century skills in order to be an informed citizen. These are also skills that\, when applied in a historical context\, help us become better historians. In this discussion\, we will analyze perspective\, language\, and bias in 18th-century newspapers\, with a critical lens on how news was consumed in colonial America. \nAbout the speaker: Michele Gabrielson is a local history teacher and historic interpreter of the 18th century. When she is not teaching in the classroom\, Michele can be found leading tours\, lectures\, and demonstrations at historic sites in the greater Boston area. She specializes in interpreting the history of colonial women printers\, the stories of loyalist refugees\, and of 18th century chocolate makers! Most recently\, she has taken on building a first-person impression of the revolutionary playwright and poet Mercy Otis Warren. Michele additionally serves on several historical committees dedicated to helping preserve the history of colonial America\, is a member of the Authenticity Standards Committee for Minuteman National Historic Park\, and is the coordinator for the Battle Road Guides for the annual reenactment of the Battle of Lexington and Concord. She was recently awarded a 2024 Rising Star Award for Public History by the Massachusetts History Alliance for her programming titled\, “The Revolutionary Classroom\,” and named a finalist for the 2024 Massachusetts History Teacher of the Year. \nThis program is part of the Newton History Series\, co-sponsored by Historic Newton and the Newton Free Library. Look out for lectures in both February and March 2025. \nThursday\, January 16\, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.\nNewton Free Library\, Druker Auditorium\nFree\, registration not required
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/historic-newton-presents-newton-history-series-a-pressing-matter-18th-century-media-literacy-and-bias/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer St\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Culture and Education,Film and Media,Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140517
CREATED:20250102T154927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T154927Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Newton presents Winter Craft Series: The Art of Embroidery
DESCRIPTION:Join Historic Newton for a hands-on embroidery workshop where participants will recreate a design inspired by an object from the museum’s collection. This beginner-friendly session is open to all skill levels\, from first-time stitchers to experienced embroiderers. Discover the art of embroidery while connecting with history through thread and needle. All materials will be provided! \nPrice: $20 general admission | $15 members\nRegistration: https://events.humanitix.com/winter-craft-series-the-art-of-embroidery
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/historic-newton-presents-winter-craft-series-the-art-of-embroidery-2/
LOCATION:Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds\, 286 Waverley Ave\,\, Newton\, MA\, 02458
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Culture and Education,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140517
CREATED:20250124T155343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T155804Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year
DESCRIPTION:Join the New Art Center in Newtonville for the fourth annual Lunar New Year event. The event will take place on Sunday\, February 2 from 12:00pm – 4:00pm at 61 Washington Park and is part of New Art’s Cultural Access Program\, a robust Community Outreach program providing free and inclusive art experiences. \nThe Lunar New Year event will feature a series of art-making and performance activities centered on the celebrations associated with Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year is an important time for celebration in the majority of East and Southeast Asian cultures. We welcome the New Year by spending time with family making food\, playing games\, telling stories\, and cleaning our homes! This is a family-friendly event\, free and open to the public. \nThis year is the year of the Blue Snake in the Korean calendar\, or Wood Snake in the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Blue Snake is a year for wisdom\, intuition\, creativity\, and personal growth! The Snake zodiac symbolizes wisdom and carefulness\, and the Blue element\, or Wood\, is associated with movement and growth\, as well as cooperation and idealism. This year\, we should encourage ourselves to focus on self-growth and planning long-term goals for the future. Focus on your personal relationships\, and find stability in reflection and mindful practices! \nRen Li Song will present on the art of calligraphy. Performers include the GBCCA Chinese Music Ensemble\, members of the Boston Korean Dance Academy\, and a Global String Band JUL.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/lunar-new-year/
LOCATION:New Art Center\, 61 Washington Park\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Culture and Education,Family Friendly,Free Event,Music,Performing Arts,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Art Center":MAILTO:info@newartcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140517
CREATED:20250305T181304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T181304Z
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SUMMARY:Holi Festival of Colors
DESCRIPTION:The New Art Center invites you to join the Holi Festival of Colors. \nWe will have art-making\, performances\, food\, dancing\, and music throughout the day. \nThe event includes outdoor color play where you become the canvas for artmaking! \nYou have the opportunity to participate in the very fun (and messy) tradition of throwing organic color powder at each other. \nPlease wear white clothes you do not mind getting stained\, protective eyewear or sunglasses\, and bring towels for clean up afterward. \nGuests are welcome to bring their color powder from home. There is no re-admittance to the New Art Center building after color play.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/holi-festival-of-colors/
LOCATION:New Art Center\, 61 Washington Park\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Culture and Education,Family Friendly,Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Art Center":MAILTO:info@newartcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140517
CREATED:20250429T180909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T181618Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Newton presents the Newton House Tour
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Historic Newton’s Newton House Tour! Each year\, Historic Newton presents the Newton House Tour to showcase historic homes in the city. Each private residence is carefully selected by a committee to exhibit how homeowners have made creative renovations and interesting interior design choices that add to the life of a historic structure. You’ll come away with a greater appreciation for historic homes and inspiration for your own projects!\nThis is the 42nd annual Newton House Tour\, and all proceeds benefit Historic Newton’s mission.\nEvent begins at 12 noon\, but in-person ticket sales and wristband pick-up begins at 10AM.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/newton-house-tour/
LOCATION:Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds\, 286 Waverley Ave\,\, Newton\, MA\, 02458
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Culture and Education,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140517
CREATED:20250721T154657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T154657Z
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SUMMARY:Open House! Suzuki Preschool of Newton
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Suzuki Preschool Open House! \n🗓️ Wednesday\, July 23rd\, 2025\n⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM\n📍 Suzuki Preschool of Newton | 1615 Beacon St\, Waban\, MA \nCome explore the joyful world of the Suzuki Preschool of Newton! 🌈 Families with preschool-age children are invited to tour our beautiful campus — including our three age-based classrooms\, music room\, playground\, and the adjoining Suzuki School of Newton music program. \nMeet our Preschool Director Patty Drucker\, speak with our dedicated faculty\, and learn more about our unique approach to education through music\, art\, and joyful learning! \n🌟 What to Expect: \n🎨 4:30 PM – Join preschool students and teachers for a musical arts & crafts activity \n🎻 After 5:00 PM – Enjoy a live performance by Suzuki Violin students (ages 5 and 6) led by instructor Dr. Kasey Calebaugh \n📚 All Afternoon – Visit our friends from Newtonville Books\, who will be on campus hosting a small sale of preschool-appropriate books \n🗺️ All Afternoon – Take a guided tour of our classrooms\, music room\, and playground\, led by Director Patty Drucker or members of our preschool faculty \n🍦 All Afternoon – Cool off and connect with others over ice cream and live music on a beautiful summer day! \nWe can’t wait to welcome you! 💛 \n#SuzukiPreschoolNewton #OpenHouse #SuzukiEducation #PreschoolOpenHouse #EarlyChildhoodEducation #NewtonMA #SuzukiMethod #MusicAndArt #LearnWithLove #WholeChildLearning #FutureMusicians #ViolinInPreschool \n🎶🎨📚🌞
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/open-house-suzuki-preschool-of-newton/
LOCATION:Suzuki School of Newton\, 1615 Beacon St\, Waban\, MA\, 02468\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture and Education,Family Friendly,Free Event,Music,Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Suzuki School of Newton":MAILTO:email@suzukinewton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140517
CREATED:20250909T182843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T182843Z
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SUMMARY:Steinway Alive at The Allen Center
DESCRIPTION:Steinway Alive: Sunday October 5th\, 3pm \nTo complete our opening weekend celebration\, Steinway artists Max Levinson and Karen Walwyn will present works for piano to celebrate the new partnership between The Allen Center and M. Steinert & Sons\, followed by a champagne reception.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/steinway-alive-at-the-allen-center/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Culture and Education,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140517
CREATED:20250909T180313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T180327Z
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SUMMARY:New TV presents Future Forward Gala
DESCRIPTION:NewTV is pleased to announce their inaugural Future Forward Gala on September 30\, 2025 beginning at 6:00PM. The Gala will take place at the Boston Marriott Newton\, located at 2345 Commonwealth Avenue. \nLike most community media centers\, NewTV is funded primarily by a surcharge on the cable bill of local cable subscribers. With more and more people “cutting the cord” in favor of streaming services and apps\, NewTV is rapidly losing a major source of funding needed to serve the Newton community. Supporting the Future Forward Gala helps to finance NewTV’s annual fundraising campaign\, ensuring that NewTV remains the best community media center in the nation. \nThe gala features an immersive journey through NewTV’s history: Learn what NewTV has accomplished and discover some of the most meaningful content they have created over the past three decades. NewTV will also define their vision for the future – how they will continue to protect your First Amendment right to free speech\, and how they will continue to provide you with transparent local government coverage and journalistic integrity. \nThe evening also includes cocktail hour and hors d’oeuvres\, a sit-down dinner\, a live performance by Boston music legend Livingston Taylor\, and a tribute to outgoing Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/future-forward-gala/
LOCATION:Boston Marriott Newton\, 2345 Commonwealth Avenue\, Newton\, MA\, 02466\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture and Education,Film and Media
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ORGANIZER;CN="NewTV":MAILTO:newtv@newtv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140517
CREATED:20250918T172307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T172307Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening of An Uncommon Education: The Allen School
DESCRIPTION:Historic Newton\, West Newton Cinema\, and Newton Cultural Alliance are excited to present a showing and panel discussion of the film “An Uncommon Education: The Allen School”! Join us on Tuesday\, October 14 to view the original film (released in 2023) followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with the filmmakers. Tickets are $20 and equally benefit all three non-profit organizations.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/film-screening-of-an-uncommon-education-the-allen-school/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Culture and Education,Film and Media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140517
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SUMMARY:West Newton Cinema Reads: The Bostonians
DESCRIPTION:In Boston\, in the aftermath of the Civil War\, Verena Tarrant (Madeleine Potter)\, a gifted young orator\, has attracted the attention of Olive Chancellor (Vanessa Redgrave)\, who wishes to nurture Verena as an inspirational force for the Women’s Movement. Ranged against her is Basil Ransom (Christopher Reeve)\, a handsome male chauvinist\, who wants Verena as his wife. Against a backdrop of luminous New England landscapes\, battle is joined\, and for Olive\, the struggle will prove an odyssey that forces her to acknowledge her true nature. Merchant Ivory Productions’ acclaimed screen adaptation of Henry James’s The Bostonians (1886)\, set in Cambridge and Boston\, charts the struggle between two charismatic forces to gain control over the destiny of a spirited young woman. \nJoin us for a special screening of The Bostonians\, now in stunning 4K restoration\, with an opening discussion of both the film and the novel led by Sierra Eckert and David Kurnick and moderated by John Plotz. This screening opens the Brandeis Novel Symposium set for Friday\, October 17\, a free event drawing scholars from across the country that audience members are encouraged to attend. \nTHE BRANDEIS NOVEL SYMPOSIUM is a one-day conference that chooses a single novel as a point of focus for salient theoretical\, historical\, political\, and narratological questions about the novel as a genre. This year’s symposium on Henry James’s The Bostonians will be held on Friday\, October 17\, in Brandeis University’s Women’s Studies Research Center\, and speakers will include Louis Menand (Harvard University) and Holly Jackson (University of Massachusetts\, Boston). \nSIERRA ECKERT is Assistant Professor of English at Wesleyan University. She specializes in nineteenth-century British and Anglophone literature\, disciplinary history\, critical and social theory\, and the digital humanities. Her work has appeared in Victorian Studies and Studies in the Novel. \nDAVID KURNICK is Professor of English at Rutgers University at New Brunswick. He is the author of The Savage Detectives Reread and Empty Houses: Theatrical Failure and the Novel\, and his writing has appeared in Bookforum\, Public Books\, and Chronicle of Higher Education. \nJOHN PLOTZ is Mandel Professor of Humanities at Brandeis University. He co-hosts two podcasts: Novel Dialogue and Recall This Book\, and oversees the annual Brandeis Novel Symposium. \nRegistered attendees of the Brandeis Novel Symposium are entitled to a ticket discount. To receive the discount\, tickets must be purchased ONLINE with code. To receive your code\, register for the Brandeis Novel Symposium for free at the following link:\nwww.brandeis.edu/english/events/brandeis-novel-symposium/
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/west-newton-cinema-reads-the-bostonians/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture and Education,Film and Media
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140517
CREATED:20251008T182943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T182943Z
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SUMMARY:Parisian Colors: Between Line and Light
DESCRIPTION:Join the award-winning Poiema Trio for an evening of French chamber music where elegance meets daring. From Ravel’s shimmering Trio to Boulanger’s radiant D’un matin de printemps and Fauré’s lyrical late Trio\, discover the vibrant palette of sound that defined Paris in the early 20th century. \nPoiema Trio\, dedicated to sharing the joy of chamber music with audiences of all demographics\, infuses their performances with spontaneity\, imagination\, and storytelling. Poiema formed in the summer of 2023 at the Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival after bonding over a shared affinity for folk traditions and improvisation and falling in love with making music together over many late night reading sessions. In their time together\, they have performed and taught workshops across the eastern half of the US and are recipients of the 2024 Gold Medal Prize from the Ninth International Chamber Music Ensemble Competition. The vibrant members have backgrounds in historical performance\, folk\, jazz\, and production\, hold degrees from the Juilliard School and the Cleveland Institute of Music\, and are currently working on arranging folk tunes for piano trio. Their name\, “Poiema\,” means poetry at the intersection of beauty and brokenness\, a poignant reminder of an artist’s true calling.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/parisian-colors-between-line-and-light/
LOCATION:Newton Presbyterian Church\, 75 Vernon St.\, Newton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture and Education,Family Friendly,Free Event,Music,Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="ArsNova Concert Series":MAILTO:aqian@npc-ma.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140517
CREATED:20251008T172437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T172437Z
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SUMMARY:Jack Lemmon: A Centennial Tribute!
DESCRIPTION:Our hottest event of the season\, West Newton Cinema will present the Jack Lemmon 100th Anniversary Celebration from October 24–26\, 2025\, marking the centenary of the birth of one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actors and Newton’s own native son. \nOne of the most beloved actors in movie history\, Jack Lemmon (1925–2001) was born John Uhler Lemmon III\, in Newton\, Massachusetts. He grew up in Newton Center and attended Ward Elementary\, the Rivers School\, and Andover. After Harvard University\, where he was president of the Hasty Pudding Club\, and a brief stint in the Navy\, Lemmon moved to New York City and made his start in radio and early television before transitioning to film roles. Over five decades and more than sixty films\, Lemmon built a career as one of Hollywood’s most versatile actors\, known for his witty\, relatable “everyman” persona. \nThe three-day program will feature screenings of Jack Lemmon’s most acclaimed films\, a commemorative reception\, and a special conversation with members of the Lemmon family. Courtney Lemmon\, Chris Lemmon\, and Sydney Lemmon will take part in the event\, celebrating their father and grandfather’s enduring legacy.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/jack-lemmon-a-centennial-tribute/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Culture and Education,Film and Media
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140517
CREATED:20251103T141504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T141504Z
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SUMMARY:West Newton Cinema presents There Was\, There Was Not
DESCRIPTION:In THERE WAS\, THERE WAS NOT\, myth and reality intertwine to reveal the lives of four\nArmenian women facing the loss of their homeland. What began as a quiet observation\nof their daily lives became\, after the war in Artsakh\, an urgent chronicle of survival — a\ncinematic act of memory and resistance. \nThe film has been hailed by critics as:\n“A bold act of narrative resistance”-The Moveable Fest\n“A fiery\, feminist wartime fable”- Hammer to Nail\n“A powerful tribute to a former country” – RogerEbert.com\nFilmmaker Atom Egoyan praised it as “a deeply felt and beautifully made film.”\nThe documentary has toured festivals worldwide following its world premiere at True/False\nFilm Festival\, winning multiple awards\, including the Audience Award and First Honorable Mention Jury Award at Argentina’s Mar del Plata International Film Festival and the FIPRESCI International Film Critics Award at the Golden Apricot Film Festival. \nQ&A:\nFollowing the screening\, filmmaker Emily Mkrtichian will join a Q&A discussion moderated by Paul Boghosian\, President of Harbor Side Films\, producer of documentaries (PBS)\, public affairs programming as well as major television and cable\nand streaming projects for networks and private clients.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/west-newton-cinema-presents-there-was-there-was-not/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture and Education,Film and Media
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140517
CREATED:20251103T141329Z
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SUMMARY:West Newton Cinema presents Behind the Screen: Nouvelle Vague
DESCRIPTION:NOUVELLE VAGUE is Richard Linklater’s love letter to the magic of French New Wave cinema\, as he reimagines the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless (1960)\, the film that established Godard’s signature place in the history of cinema. The film is about a young and impulsive criminal in Paris and his American girlfriend. In Nouvelle Vague we are transported back to the streets of 1959 Paris for a delightful and vibrant recreation of one of cinema’s most groundbreaking productions. It is an ode to the transformative power of cinema. \nPOST SCREENING PANEL DISCUSSION\nOur distinguished panel will delve into how this film pays tribute to one of the world’s most beloved and influential example of French New Wave cinema. We will go deeper into why this film brought international attention to new ways of French film-making and the impact of French New Wave on how movies are made. \nPANELISTS:\nTY BURR\nTy Burr\, nationally renowned film critic\, who reviews films for The Washington Post and writes the film and popular culture newsletter\, “Ty Burr’s Watchlist”. Burr worked as a film critic at The Boston Globe from 2002 until 2021. \nJULIE LEVINSON\, Ph.D.\nWilliam R. Dill Governance Professor\, Film Studies\, Babson College. Levinson’s scholarship has focused on a wide range of topics including genre and gender\, documentary film\, narrative theory\, and metafiction. \nMALCOLM TURVEY\, Ph.D.\nSol Gittleman Professor\, Film and Media Studies\, Tufts University. Turvey’s research is in the areas of film theory\, the philosophy and aesthetics of film\, avant-garde film\, and film and modernism. \nMODERATOR:\nERICKA KNUDSON\, Ph.D.\nVisiting Professor\, French Studies\, Northeastern University.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/behind-the-screen-nouvelle-vague/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture and Education,Film and Media
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140517
CREATED:20251112T184037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T184037Z
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SUMMARY:Sy Montgomery & E.B. Bartels: A Turtle Celebration
DESCRIPTION:West Newton Cinema Reads and Newtonville Books present: \nFamed naturalist Sy Montgomery\, author of THE TRUE AND LUCKY LIFE OF A TURTLE\, and E. B. Bartels\, author of GOOD GRIEF\, together for a talk and book signing to benefit the Turtle Survival Alliance! \nOur day begins with a turtle meet and greet. Sy and E.B. will then share big-screen stories and more from their animal adventures\, followed by a Q&A. Guests are invited to stay for a screening of THE SLOWEST STAMPEDE ON EARTH and join Sy and E.B. for a book signing in our lobby. \nAnd don’t forget to bid on items—like turtle quilts—in the silent auction! \nThe day’s events:\n11am-11:30:\nTurtle meet & greet; mingle in the lobby to browse books & turtle merch & bid on the silent auction items\n11:30-12:30:\nAuthors talk books & turtles\, followed by a Q&A\, in the theater\n12:30-1:30:\nJoin us for a screening of THE SLOWEST STAMPEDE ON EARTH (20 mins\, in the theater) & a book signing (in the lobby) \nNational Book Award finalist and New York Times bestseller SY MONTGOMERY is the author of thirty-nine books for both adults and children\, including Soul of an Octopus and Of Time and Turtles\, and has been honored with a Sibert Medal\, three Sibert Honors\, two Science Book and Film Prizes from the National Association for the Advancement of Science\, four honorary degrees\, and many other awards. She lives in Hancock\, New Hampshire\, with her husband\, Howard Mansfield\, and their border collie\, Thurber. \nE.B. BARTELS is a nonfiction writer\, a teacher\, an editor\, and a former bookseller with an MFA from Columbia. She is the author of Good Grief: On Loving Pets\, Here and Hereafter (out in paperback from Mariner Books/HarperCollins on 11/11/25)\, a narrative nonfiction book about loving and losing animals\, which has received positive press from many media outlets including The Associated Press\, NPR\, The Boston Globe\, WBUR\, Kinship\, Psychology Today\, and the American Kennel Club\, and which has been translated into Korean. Her essays and interviews have appeared in Salon\, Slate\, WBUR\, Literary Hub\, Catapult\, Electric Literature\, The Believer\, and The Rumpus\, among others. E.B. lives in Arlington\, Massachusetts\, with her husband (Richie)\, her son (Luca)\, and a pair of red-footed tortoises (Terrence and Twyla).
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/sy-montgomery-e-b-bartels-a-turtle-celebration/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Culture and Education,Film and Media
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140517
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T184131Z
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SUMMARY:Behind the Screen: It Was Just an Accident
DESCRIPTION:IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT marks another remarkable act of defiance by Jafar Panahi\, one of the most courageous filmmakers of our time. Winner of the Palme d’Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival\, the film is a tense\, darkly humorous thriller about Vahid\, a mechanic who believes he has reencountered Eghbal\, the intelligence officer who once tortured him. As Vahid gathers others whose lives were also scarred by Eghbal\, a dangerous plan for revenge takes shape. Panahi crafts a powerful meditation on justice\, morality\, and resistance under repression. A NEON release and a NYFF63 Main Slate selection. \nPOST SCREENING PANEL DISCUSSION\nOur distinguished panel will discuss IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT in the context of Iranian cinema\, political expression\, and the role of art as resistance under authoritarian rule. \nALI BANUAZIZI\, Ph.D.\nResearch Professor of Political Science at Boston College and Faculty Affiliate at the Center for International Studies at M.I.T. \nAli Banuazizi’s research focuses on the political cultures of the Middle East and the comparative study of religion\, civil society\, and politics. His work includes Iran’s social history and its contemporary domestic and foreign relations. A past president of both the Middle East Studies Association and the International Society for Iranian Studies\, he has held visiting appointments at Princeton\, Harvard\, Hebrew University of Jerusalem\, MIT\, and Oxford University. \nRASHIN FAHANDEJ\nMultimedia Artist and Filmmaker; Research Fellow\, MIT Open Documentary Lab \nRashin Fahandej’s multimedia projects center on marginalized voices and the use of media and technology for social change. Her multi-platform project A Father’s Lullaby explores the role of men in raising children and the impact of racial disparities in the criminal justice system. A 2019 James and Audrey Foster Prize recipient\, she has been a Boston Artist-in-Residence and a visiting faculty member at MassArt. She is also a recipient of the Mass Cultural Council Artist Fellowship Grant. \nKAMRAN RASTEGAR\, Ph.D.\nProfessor of Comparative Literature\, Tufts University \nKamran Rastegar’s scholarship focuses on modern Middle Eastern literature and film\, with attention to representation\, cultural memory\, and transnational identity. He is a founding faculty member of the Department for Studies in Race\, Colonialism and Diaspora and an affiliate of the Film and Media Studies Program. He served as Director of the Center for the Humanities at Tufts from 2018 to 2022. His work bridges cultural studies and the political dimensions of art in the Middle East.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/behind-the-screen-it-was-just-an-accident-2/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture and Education,Film and Media
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140517
CREATED:20251119T173717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T173717Z
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SUMMARY:West Newton Cinema presents Producers Circle: Nine
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening with filmmakers Jeremy S. Levine and Rachael DeCruz as they share a rough cut and discuss the making of their documentary\, “Nine”. \nIn this contemplative\, immersive documentary\, we see two men’s parallel lives unfold\, separated by generations and bound together by experience. In Act I\, Nine interweaves the lives of Gerald and Henry. They are both stuck. Henry’s life in prison is on loop; he works as a janitor\, calls his wife Juanita—who stayed with him during his decades of incarceration—and mentors the younger men while playing dominos before starting it all over again the next day. Gerald frantically juggles his day job\, his activism\, and at night\, he digs into the archives of Henry’s case\, looking for something—anything—that will help bring his Pops home. Act II centers on Gerald’s campaign to free Henry. Gerald and his team of formerly incarcerated activists strategize on ways to bring Henry home. They work to pass a bill Gerald wrote while still in prison that would radically transform the clemency board. Gerald records emotional video testimonies from men whose lives Henry transformed. He’s worried it’s not enough and that he’s failing Henry. Things come to a head in Act III\, leading to Henry’s clemency hearing and his unexpected freedom after 45 years of incarceration. \nWith quiet attention to details\, Nine feels like a cinematic poem. In moments small and large\, the film builds a beautiful\, lyrical world that explores the resilience and joy that can be found in our most cherished relationships. \nJeremy S. Levine\, Director/Producer\nLevine’s work explores race\, class\, and the power of parental bonds through cinematic\, formally rigorous films. \nRachael DeCruz\, Director/Producer\nDeCruz’s work centers on how familial and community bonds fortify people to push back against racist systems. \nProducer’s Circle is an opportunity to:\nExperience excerpts of a filmmaker’s past work to understand their vision and craftsmanship.\n-Engage directly with in-progress productions that need your support.\n-Participate in shaping the final stages of a film’s journey\, through discussion and financial contributions.\n-Foster a Vibrant Film Community. Beyond supporting a single documentary\, your participation helps strengthen Boston’s larger documentary scene. By investing in these works-in-progress\, you become part of a community pushing the boundaries of independent storytelling\, inspiring future filmmakers\, and expanding the city’s creative horizons.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/west-newton-cinema-presents-producers-circle-nine/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture and Education,Film and Media
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140517
CREATED:20251119T173534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T173909Z
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SUMMARY:West Newton Cinema presents Behind the Screen: Hamnet
DESCRIPTION:HAMNET is a historical drama directed by the Academy Award winning writer/director Chloé Zhao and based on the novel by Maggie O’Farrell. The film follows the arc in the relationship between William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes in the wake of the death of their 11-year-old son Hamnet. It tells a powerful story of love and loss\, and one that is believed to have inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s masterpiece\, Hamlet. \nPOST SCREENING DISCUSSION\nOur distinguished panelists will explore the film’s cultural and historical context and discuss more broadly the influence of Shakespeare on the arts\, having inspired countless works across different mediums and periods. Artists have continually drawn on Shakespeare’s work for inspiration\, an enduring legacy that has shaped modern art and culture. \nFEATURING:\nSTEPHEN GREENBLATT\, Ph.D.\nJohn Cogan University Professor of Humanities\, Harvard University\nGreenblatt is the author of fifteen books\, including Tyrant: Shakespeare on Politics; The Swerve: How the World Became Modern; Shakespeare’s Freedom; Will in the World: How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare; Hamlet in Purgatory; and most recently Dark Renaissance. He is General Editor of The Norton Anthology of English Literature and of The Norton Shakespeare. His honors include the 2016 Holberg Prize from the Norwegian Parliament\, the 2012 Pulitzer Prize and the 2011 National Book Award for The Swerve\, and two Guggenheim Fellowships. He has been elected to membership in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences\, the American Academy of Arts and Letters\, the American Philosophical Society\, the Italian literary academy Accademia degli Arcadi\, and is a fellow of the British Academy. \nIN CONVERSATION WITH:\nMICHELLE EPHRAIM\, Ph.D.\nProfessor of English at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.\nEphraim\, a Shakespeare scholar\, is the author of Green World: A Tragicomic Memoir of Love & Shakespeare\, which was awarded the 2023 Juniper Prize for Creative Nonfiction; Reading the Jewish Woman on the Elizabethan Stage; and the co-author of the literary humor book Shakespeare\, Not Stirred: Cocktails for Your Everyday Dramas. Her latest venture is the award-winning podcast\, Everyday Shakespeare\, which explores ways that Shakespeare sheds light on our modern problems.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/behind-the-screen-hamnet/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture and Education,Film and Media
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140517
CREATED:20260106T012938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T012938Z
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SUMMARY:West Newton Cinema presents Keaton and Chaplin: Live Music Accompaniment
DESCRIPTION:Join us for screenings of Buster Keaton’s\, THE GENERAL (1926)\, and Charlie Chaplin’s\, THE IMMIGRANT (1917) with live musical accompaniment. \nABOUT THE FILMS:\nTHE GENERAL\, Buster Keaton-\nAfter being rejected by the Confederate military\, not realizing it was due to his crucial civilian role\, an engineer must single-handedly recapture his beloved locomotive after it is seized by Union spies and return it through enemy lines. \nTHE IMMIGRANT\, Charlie Chaplin-\nCharlie is an immigrant who endures a challenging voyage and gets into trouble as soon as he arrives in America. \nLIVE MUSIC\nBRUCE VOGT\nBruce Vogt is a Canadian pianist who has devoted a distinguished career to performing and teaching. He has toured cities and towns of all sizes throughout North America\, Europe\, and Asia as a soloist and chamber musician. He has mentored generations of young artists in his role as professor of piano at the University of Victoria\, and has lectured widely\, leading master classes\, workshops\, and adjudicating for festivals. \nBruce has sustained an interest in exploring the many conversations to be found between music and film\, literature and painting. This has evolved into an unusual side hustle: improvising accompaniments for the great films of the silent era. He has developed a robust career in this multimedia sphere bringing sound to many masterpieces — by Chaplin\, Keaton\, Lloyd\, Griffith\, Sjöström\, Von Sternberg and many others. In movie theaters across Europe\, Asia\, and North America\, he has provided for audiences a greater intimacy with these films\, transforming the silence of the medium into another sphere.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/west-newton-cinema-presents-keaton-and-chaplin-live-music-accompaniment/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture and Education,Film and Media
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140517
CREATED:20260106T012919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T012919Z
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SUMMARY:West Newton Cinema presents Among Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:AMONG NEIGHBORS\n2026 Special Event DCP with Filmmaker Q&A intended for screenings on or around International Holocaust Remembrance Day | January 27\, 2026 \nABOUT THE SPECIAL EVENT\nThe Special Event Q&A includes a brief pre-recorded introduction by filmmaker Yoav Potash\, and an in-depth post-film Q&A compilation that reveals the fascinating making-of stories –– as well as the ongoing controversy –– behind this critically-acclaimed film. The Q&A compilation was filmed live at sold-out screenings in New York\, Los Angeles\, and the San Francisco Bay Area\, lending a special event feel to the content. \nFILM SYNOPSIS\nUsing beautiful hand-drawn animation to bring the past to life\, “Among Neighbors” investigates the story of a small\, rural town where the longstanding peace between Jewish and Polish neighbors was shattered by World War II. Now\, in an era where difficult truths about the past are being silenced for political gain\, the film focuses on the only living Holocaust survivor from the town\, and an aging eyewitness who saw Jews murdered there – six months after the Nazis were defeated. Produced and directed by award-winning filmmaker Yoav Potash (“Crime After Crime\,” Sundance Film Festival)\, “Among Neighbors” is an evocative and heart-pounding murder mystery with urgent political relevance.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/west-newton-cinema-presents-among-neighbors/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture and Education,Film and Media
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140517
CREATED:20260113T173857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T173857Z
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SUMMARY:West Newton Cinema presents Behind the Screen: The Testament of Ann Lee
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE FILM:\nFrom award-winning writer-director Mona Fastvold (The World to Come\, The Brutalist) comes the extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee\, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers. Academy Award nominee Amanda Seyfried stars as the Shaker’s irrepressible leader\, who preached gender and social equality and was revered by her followers. The Testament of Ann Lee captures the ecstasy and agony of her quest to build a utopia\, featuring more than a dozen traditional Shaker hymns reimagined as rapturous movements with choreography by Celia Rowlson-Hall (Vox Lux) and original songs & score by Academy Award winner Daniel Blumberg (The Brutalist). \nPANEL DISCUSSION FOLLOWS\nA post-screening conversation will explore the film’s portrayal of Ann Lee and Shaker spirituality\, with particular attention to women’s religious leadership\, utopian community-building\, and the historical contexts of dissenting Protestant movements in the Atlantic world. \nCHRISTOPHER H. EVANS\, Ph.D.\nProfessor Emeritus of History of Christianity & Methodist Studies\, Boston University School of Theology\nChristopher Evans teaches and writes on the history of Christianity\, American religion\, and Methodist history\, with additional interests in religion and popular culture. His books include The Social Gospel in American Religion and Histories of American Christianity: An Introduction. \nANN D. BRAUDE\, Ph.D.\nSenior Lecturer on American Religious History; Director\, Women’s Studies in Religion Program\, Harvard Divinity School\nAnn Braude’s scholarship focuses on American religious history with an emphasis on women and minority religious movements. She is the author of Radical Spirits: Spiritualism and Women’s Rights in Nineteenth-century America and is widely known for her work on the centrality of women to American religious history. \nMARGARET LAMBERTS BENDROTH\, Ph.D.\nHistorian of American Protestantism; former Executive Director\, Congregational Library & Archives (Boston)\nMargaret Lamberts Bendroth is a historian of American religion and the author of FUNDAMENTALISM AND GENDER\, 1875 TO THE PRESENT and other works on Protestant history. She served for many years as Executive Director of the Congregational Library & Archives.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/west-newton-cinema-presents-behind-the-screen-the-testament-of-ann-lee/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture and Education,Film and Media
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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