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Historic Newton: Meet the Makers and Museum Store Sunday
Get a head start on your holiday shopping and support arts and culture in Newton at both of Historic Newton's museums! Meet Newton artists and authors, purchase work directly from them, and enjoy a 20% discount on merchandise at the museum shops. At the Durant-Kenrick House from 10:30 a.m. to noon, join us for “Art,…
New Phil’s Celebrations!
Join New Phil on Sunday, December 15, for their annual holiday celebration filled with music, dance, and song. The program features excerpts from Tchaikovsky's 'Nutcracker' with students from the Boston Ballet School of Newton, and seasonal choral works presented in collaboration with Newton's All City Treble Singers. It's a festive concert for music lovers of…
Suzuki School of Newton: Student Solo Recitals
Violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, guitar, and harp students from the Suzuki School of Newton will present their polished pieces in two solo recitals: one beginning at 3:00 p.m., and a second beginning at 4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. More info at suzukinewton.org
All Newton Music School: Gospel Vocalist Renese King in Concert
All Newton Music School 321 Chestnut St, West Newton, MA, United StatesRenese King is a talented instrumentalist and arranger whose soulful and moving voice has been called "resplendent" by The Boston Globe and garnered her a Boston Music Award for Gospel Artist of the Year. King has toured with the Boston Pops, the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, and many other orchestras, and was a featured artist on…
Suzuki School of Newton: Student Solo Recitals
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesViolin, viola, cello, piano, flute, guitar, and harp students from the Suzuki School of Newton will present their polished pieces in two solo recitals: one beginning at 3:15 p.m., and a second beginning at 4:45 p.m. Free and open to the public. More info at suzukinewton.org.
Newton Theatre Company presents: Pinocchio – A Commedia Adventure
Union Church in Waban 14 Collins Rd, Waban, MA, United StatesThis family-friendly original retelling follows the adventures of Pinocchio, a wooden puppet who wishes to become a real boy. Featuring Liz Adams, Chiara Durazzini, Matt Goldstein and Valerie Goldstein. With masks made by Behind the Mask Studio. Lighthearted and funny, this adaptation will appeal to children of all ages. Cost: $10-20.
Newton Theatre Company presents: Pinocchio – A Commedia Adventure
Union Church in Waban 14 Collins Rd, Waban, MA, United StatesThis family-friendly original retelling follows the adventures of Pinocchio, a wooden puppet who wishes to become a real boy. Featuring Liz Adams, Chiara Durazzini, Matt Goldstein and Valerie Goldstein. With masks made by Behind the Mask Studio. Lighthearted and funny, this adaptation will appeal to children of all ages. Cost: $10-20.
New Art Center: Family Art Drop-In CANCELED
New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United StatesDrop in – everyone makes art! Visit New Art Center for an exciting free program for children with their parents, grandparents, or guardians. Explore 2 art-maker spaces; different projects each time! (This is a work-together program; children must be accompanied by an adult.) FREE and open to the public.
All Newton Music School: Kevin McGinty – Faculty Recital
All Newton Music School 321 Chestnut St, West Newton, MA, United StatesAll Newton Music School piano faculty Kevin McGinty presents a solo recital of Chopin etudes. Following the Sunday faculty recitals, there is a reception hosted by the Board, Members of the Corporation, and Board Emeritus. FREE and open to the public. RSVP here.
New Phil Family Concert: Meet the Orchestra with Peter and the Wolf
First Baptist Church in Newton 848 Beacon St, Newton, MA, United StatesThe New Philharmonia Orchestra invites you to discover the magic of Prokofiev’s musical fairy tale, Peter and the Wolf, featuring narration from Newton's own Mayor Ruthanne Fuller. Following the hour-long concert, there will be a Musical Petting Zoo, where children of all ages can meet the musicians and instruments that make it all come…