Newton Cultural Alliance

Capella Clausura presents Visions for a Kinder World
2025-04-12 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Grace Episcopal Church, 76 Eldredge Street, Newton, MA, 02458, United States
Visions for a Kinder World
How should we live our lives, in a world where bad things happen to good people? What kinds of love and grace do we owe to ourselves and each other? How can we create lasting change, peace, and justice, for all people? Cappella Clausura’s mission has always been rooted in justice, in correcting an inequality by performing music by women. This program is our creed more broadly, and includes music that promotes peace over war, healing over hurt, and people over policy. In short, we present music about the better angels of our nature, and how we can manifest a kinder world together.
Music by Mattia Maurée, Dorothy Hindman, Linda Chase, and others. Proceeds from this concert will be split with The Second Step of Newton, which provides support and advocacy for victims of domestic violence. Learn more at thesecondstep.org.

Capella Clausura presents Visions for a Kinder World
2025-04-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02116, United States

Folk Concert and Food Drive May 3rd
2025-05-03 15:00 - 16:30 | Newton City Hall Auditorium, 1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join the men of the Highland Glee Club choir for Cream of American Folk, a concert of mid-century American folk music with guitars and banjo!
Bring along a can of your favorite nourishing soup to help a family in need. Featuring timeless gems like “Wayfaring Stranger” and “Oh Shenandoah”
as well as pop folk favorites like “Louisiana Man” and the sea shanty “Santy Anno”, beautifully arranged for the warm, burnished sounds of men’s voices.
With the strumming talents of Brian Middleton(guitar), Bob Salitsky(string bass), and Don Shulsinger(banjo).
www.highlandgleeclub.com Just click on the ginormous soup can.

New Philharmonia Orchestra Season Finale
2025-05-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Grace Episcopal Church, 76 Eldredge Street, Newton, MA, 02458, United States
The New Philharmonia Orchestra, Jorge Soto, Music Director, celebrates its 30th Season Finale with a world premiere piece and Rimsky-Korsakov’s beloved Scheherazade. Join us to celebrate our 30 years of bringing “Music for All” to Newton!
SEASON FINALE
Blackburn: Symphony No. 1, “Thalassa” (world premiere)
Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade
Saturday, May 3 at 7:30pm
Sunday, May 4 at 3:00pm
Grace Episcopal Church, Newton
Local composer Luke Blackburn is a great friend of the New Phil – he plays bassoon in the orchestra and is our Personnel Manager! Come hear his piece that honors the ocean and all of the wonders and fears it evokes.

Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra presents New Winds and Friends
2025-05-04 15:00 - 17:00 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465, United States
The Salon Series is Pro Arte’s chamber music concert series. Each performance features a select handful of musicians from Pro Arte’s cooperative along with occasional guest artists to present musical gems not featured in the full orchestral Ensemble Series. They are a perfect way get to know Pro Arte players better. If you haven’t been to one of these fun concerts, they are presented in a less formal manner and feature plenty of opportunity to interact with the musicians and to learn more about the music.

Musical Program

WOLGANG AMADEUS MOZART Kegelstatt Trio, K. 498
W. A. MOZART Piano Quintet in Eb, K. 452

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Performers
Kai-Yun Lu, clarinet
Liana Zaretsky, viola
Jennifer Slowik, oboe
Stephanie Busby, bassoon
Robert Marlatt, horn
Miri Yampolsky, piano

Newton Baroque presents Harmonia artificioso-ariosa: Music for two violins and continuo by Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber
2025-05-10 19:30 - 21:30 | the allen center, 35 Webster Street, West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
The day is fast approaching when Newton Baroque will take a huge leap and play our first concert at a major international festival. On June 9, we will play an all-Biber program at the Tage Alter Musik in Regensburg, Germany. Before we leave for Germany, we’ll play the concert on May 9 and 10 for our friends in Boston and Newton. The program consists entirely of Partie for two violins and continuo from Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber’s Harmonia artificioso-ariosa. Each of the four Partie on the concert requires a different scordatura tuning, and they are arguably the most astounding works for two violins and continuo from the 17th century. You may have heard us play a few of these pieces before; over the last two years, we have programmed isolated sonatas from the set to prepare for our event in Regensburg, and now you can hear the full program in its entirety. If there were ever a do-not-miss concert, it is this one. These pieces by Biber are incredibly challenging technically, but we have been preparing for a long time, and they are polished and ready. Also, we have been living with them long enough now to engage in even more than our usual amount of risk-taking, and I believe you will be in for a tremendous show. Susanna and Christina are among the best in the world at playing this music, and Cullen and Andrus are in the perfect continuo groove to underpin the violin fireworks.

Suzuki School presents Multicultural Festival 2025!
2025-05-17 14:00 - 18:00 | Suzuki School of Newton, 1615 Beacon St, Waban, MA, 02468, United States
Suzuki Newton’s Multicultural Festival 2025
Join us for an afternoon of music, art, food, and community at the Suzuki School of Newton on Saturday, May 17, 2025!
📍 Location: 1615 Beacon St., Waban, MA 02468
🕑 Time: Festivities kick off at 2:00 PM and continue throughout the afternoon.
🎶 Music Performances:
The afternoon begins with Folk Baroque at 2:00 PM, followed by the dance rhythms of Salsa y Control, and performances by the talented Suzuki Violin Students.
🖼️ Intergenerational Art Show:
Celebrate creativity across ages with an exhibit featuring artwork from Suzuki Preschoolers alongside local Newton artists from the Newton Art Association and Newton Watercolor Society!
🏫 Preschool Open House:
Families with young children are invited to tour the classrooms, meet our teachers and director, and learn about our Suzuki Preschool community.
🍽️ International Potluck:
Bring a favorite family dish to share and experience the world through food. Please include a card listing ingredients and possible allergens to ensure everyone can enjoy safely.
🌟 Admission:
This event is free and open to the public! Kids and adults of all ages are welcome to come celebrate our Newton Community! Bring a blanket or lawn chair and spend the afternoon making memories with us.
#SuzukiSchoolofNewton #MulticulturalFestival

A Far Cry 2025 Spring Soirée
2025-05-20 19:00 - 21:00 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465, United States
We are pleased to invite you to our 2025 Spring Soirée. Together, we’ll celebrate the end of another fantastic season at A Far Cry and unveil what we’re dreaming up for the future.
Featuring highlights such as:

A special interactive performance by the Criers, showcasing new initiatives and musical teasers for the 2026-2027 Season and beyond

Outdoor cocktail hour & generous hors d’oeuvres

Fabulous auction items, dessert under the stars, and more!

Love, Life, and Death: Pieces for voice, piano, and viola
2025-06-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Church of the Redeemer, 379 Hammond St, Chestnut Hill, M, 02467, United States
A performance of art songs by composers Michael Berkowitz, Johannes Brahms, Andrew Gretzinger, Ruth Hertzman-Miller, Maru Seng Hkawn, Marcea McGuire, and Yuseok Seol.
Performers: Kayla Kovacs (soprano), Nina Gojcaj (mezzo soprano), Nicholas Alessi (tenor), Alec House-Baillargeon (bass), Marcea McGuire (spoken voice), Andrew Gretzinger (viola), Yuseok Seol (piano)

House Concert with Rising Star Sam Robbins, Cam Olver opens
2025-06-06 19:00 - 21:00 | House Of Play House Concerts, Newton, MA, 02461, United States
Come join us for our next house concert with singer-songwriter Sam Robbins. This is a rare opportunity to be up close with a-soon-to-be-famous contemporary folk musician! Cam Olver will be opening with his unique fingerstyle guitar. You will be welcome in our friendly home. Drinks, snacks, and plenty of joy provided as we connect through music to the larger circles among us.
Sam Robbins is often described as an “old soul singer songwriter” whose music evokes singer songwriters like James Taylor and Jackson Browne. Sam adds a modern, upbeat edge to the storyteller troubadour persona. An avid performer, he has gained recognition from extensive national touring, from sharing the stage with artists like Jason Mraz and Liz Longley, and as a main stage performer at festivals like Kerrville and Falcon Ridge. Robbins has gained a reputation as one of the brightest rising stars in the national folk music community.
https://samrobbinsmusic.com/home
Cam Olver, a Newton based solo guitarist specializing in fingerstyle will be opening. Cam creates intricate arrangements that seemingly defy the capabilities of one instrument and emulate the lavish construction of a full band.
https://camolver.com
To reserve a seat, ASAP, email Susan at houseconcertsnewton@gmail.com. Info will then be sent to you. Suggested minimum $25 donation goes directly to musicians. Doors open at 6:30.

Suzuki Newton's Advanced Recitals!
2025-06-08 16:00 - 18:30 | Union Church in Waban, 14 Collins Rd, Waban, MA, 02468, United States
Come join the Suzuki School of Newton as we present our most advanced students in recital! Every year we gather to celebrate the hard work of our students who have overcome the challenge of advancing through the Suzuki repertoire with a recital of selected students and pieces. Don’t miss this opportunity to see what is possible with the Suzuki approach to music education!
Sunday, June 8th 2025
4:00pm & 5:45pm
Union Church of Waban
14 Collins Road, Waban, MA 02468

Outrageous Fortune with Paul Rishell & Annie Raines
2025-07-09 19:00 - 20:30 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465, United States
Cherry Street Music presents the first in a dynamic series of summer gatherings on The Allen Center patio* on Wednesday, July 9th at 7pm. Join us for a thrilling concert with the Outrageous Fortune jug band, featuring renowned Blues duo Paul Rishell & Annie Raines. Enjoy a fun, relaxing evening at The Allen Center, West Newton’s community hub for Arts & Culture. For more information: www.newtonculture.org
*weather permitting- in the event of rain, the concert will move indoors.

Hidden Gems presented by Cherry Street Music
2025-07-15 19:00 - 20:30 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465, United States
Cherry Street Music is heating things up this summer at The Allen Center with fun, affordable concerts every Tuesday night, beginning July 15th at 7pm with “Hidden Gems”. Discover the music of lesser-known female composers in a unique concert experience, which will take place in The Allen Center’s intimate performance space, the Great Hall. Explore each composition with commentary by Cherry Street Music’s Artistic Director, Allison Eldredge, cello, who will perform with pianist Max Levinson. During the second half of the program, local singer/songwriter Gaby Dimond joins the duo for a contemporary spin on the concert’s theme, “Hidden Gems”.

Open House! Suzuki Preschool of Newton
2025-07-23 16:30 - 18:00 | Suzuki School of Newton, 1615 Beacon St, Waban, MA, 02468, United States
Join Us for a Suzuki Preschool Open House!
🗓️ Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM
📍 Suzuki Preschool of Newton | 1615 Beacon St, Waban, MA
Come 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.
Meet 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!
🌟 What to Expect:
🎨 4:30 PM – Join preschool students and teachers for a musical arts & crafts activity
🎻 After 5:00 PM – Enjoy a live performance by Suzuki Violin students (ages 5 and 6) led by instructor Dr. Kasey Calebaugh
📚 All Afternoon – Visit our friends from Newtonville Books, who will be on campus hosting a small sale of preschool-appropriate books
🗺️ All Afternoon – Take a guided tour of our classrooms, music room, and playground, led by Director Patty Drucker or members of our preschool faculty
🍦 All Afternoon – Cool off and connect with others over ice cream and live music on a beautiful summer day!
We can’t wait to welcome you! 💛
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Commonwealth Chorale Auditions
2025-08-25 17:30 - 21:30, 2025-08-26 17:30 - 21:30 | First Baptist Church in Newton, 848 Beacon St, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Commonwealth Chorale seeks singers of all voice types who have strong vocal and sight-reading skills. The 2025-2026 season marks Commonwealth Chorale’s 50th Anniversary and will be filled with special performances.
In November, we will perform Daniel Pinkham’s Christmas Cantata, as well as works by Lili Boulanger, Flor Peeters and Max Janowski. In March, we will perform a new arrangement of Mozart’s beloved Requiem by English composer Howard Arman along with two Psalm settings by 19th-century Brazilian composer Jose Maricio Nunes Garcia. In May, we conclude our celebration with Martín Palmeri’s tango-influenced Misa a Buenos Aires (“Misatango”). The program will also feature tango works with tango orchestra and tango dancers! We conclude with Argentinian Alberto Ginastera’s Lamentations of the Prophet Jeremiah, written while Ginastera was living in the USA after being targeted by the Perón regime for supporting civil liberties.
Auditions will be held by appointment on the evenings of August 25th and 26th from 5:30 to 9:30 and on September 2nd, 9th, and 16th at 5:30 to 6:45. Auditions are held at our rehearsal location at First Baptist Church, 848 Beacon Street in Newton Center, a few minutes’ walk from the Newton Center stop on the “D” Green Line. There is also plenty of parking behind the church and on adjacent streets.
We have scholarships to reduce costs for singers 30 and under! See website for details: https://commonwealthchorale.com
To apply for an audition, click here: https://commonwealthchorale.com/join-us

Steinway Alive at The Allen Center
2025-09-09 08:00 - 17:00
Steinway Alive: Sunday October 5th, 3pm
To 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.

All Newton Music School presents Some Assembly Required
2025-09-14 14:30 - 16:00 | All Newton Music School, 321 Chestnut St, West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Some Assembly Required
Sunday, September 14, 2:30 pm
All Newton Music School presents an afternoon of music featuring ANMS Faculty. Some Assembly Required lives up to its moniker as the musicians collaborate with composers, guest performers, and their audience in the production of exciting, atypical, and carefully curated concerts.

Blue Heron Songbook Benefit
2025-09-14 15:00 - 17:00 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465, United States
A fun and fabulous afternoon of cabaret and canapés, featuring Blue Heron artists performing favorite works from 15th-century Burgundy to Broadway! This intimate, festive, and one-of-a-kind event celebrates the start of the 2025-2026 season and supports Blue Heron’s mission. All proceeds benefit Blue Heron’s season of evocative, historically-informed performances.

Newton Theatre Company Presents FUN HOME
2025-09-19 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-04 08:00 - 17:00 and 1 more date | Saint John’s Episcopal Church, 96 Otis Street, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Based on Alison Bechdel’s groundbreaking graphic memoir, Fun Home is a refreshingly honest, funny, and deeply moving musical about growing up, coming out, and discovering the secrets that shape our families. As Alison looks back on her childhood and her relationship with her enigmatic father, she unravels the moments—both big and small—that helped her find her voice. With its intimate storytelling and unforgettable score, Fun Home invites audiences on a journey of memory, identity, and self-discovery.
Fun Home will run for three weekends. Get your tickets now!
September 19th, 2025 at 8:00pm
September 20th, 2025 at 2:00pm
September 20th, 2025 at 8:00pm
September 26th, 2025 at 8:00pm
September 27th, 2025 at 2:00pm
September 27th, 2025 at 8:00pm
October 3rd, 2025 at 8:00pm
October 4th, 2025 at 2:00pm
October 4th, 2025 at 8:00pm
Seating is intimate and limited, so get your tickets now! Fun Home is recommended for ages 13+.
All performances are at:
St. John’s Episcopal Church, DiMauro Hall
​96 Otis Street, Newtonville, MA

A Taste of the Season at The Allen Center
2025-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465, United States
A Taste of the Season: Friday October 3rd, 7pm
The Allen Center’s Lucky 13th year’s musical season will open with A Taste of the Season, presenting vignette performances by several of the artists represented during the year including Karen Walwyn (Steinway Artist), Maxim Lubarsky, Allison Eldredge, and Julia Glenn (Lydian Quartet), as well as presenting the opening of mixed-media works by artist Laura Scheuerell including Steinway Series Reimagined. In celebration of the season ahead, a curated spread of food and drink will elevate the evening. Buy Tickets.

Explorations in Sound at The Allen Center
2025-10-04 19:30 - 21:00 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465, United States
Explorations in Sound: Saturday, October 4th, 7:30 pm
Internationally known jazz pianist Maxim Lubarsky and vocalist/ composer Gabriela Martina will perform works from their most recent CD release and collaboration, Explorations in Sound. Buy Tickets.
