NewTV Members Network Meet-Up
2026-02-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | NewTV, 23 Needham St, Newton, MA, 02461, United States
Join us at our Needham Street studio on Wednesday, February 25 at 6:00PM, for a Members Network Meet-Up! This will be a fun and engaging evening in a relaxed atmosphere. There will be food, technical help sessions, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow members! Non-members are welcome to attend as well!
6:00PM – 6:30PM – Networking and… (wait for it)… FREE PIZZA!
6:30PM – 8:00PM – Introductions, followed by technical help breakout sessions including:
How to Create & Manage Your Own YouTube Channel, with Peter Taber-Simonian
Control Room Basics, with Kathleen Golden
How to Host an Interview, with Jenn Adams
Please RSVP by Friday, February 20, so we can plan accordingly.
If you’re not a member and would like to join us, sign-up for a NewTV membership at https://newtv.org/join
Email membership@newtv.org with any questions!

Suzuki Preschool of Newton Open House
2026-02-26 16:00 - 17:30 | Suzuki School of Newton, 1615 Beacon St, Waban, MA, 02468, United States
Our classrooms will be open and set up with arts and crafts projects you and your children to engage with. There will also be a violin demo by one of our violin group classes from the Music School, so please be sure to stop by and hear our students play!

Newton Baroque presents Bringing it Home with Brescianello
2026-02-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Nathaniel Topliff Allen House, 35 Webster St., Newton, M, 02465, United States
Newton Baroque presents music of the Stuttgart Court.
Giuseppe Antonio Brescianello (ca. 1690 to 1758) grew up in Bologna and spent much of his career at the courts of Munich and Stuttgart. His Concerti a tre are richly imaginative trio sonatas that combine the intimacy of chamber music with the brilliance of concerto-style violin writing. Each work functions like a concerto for two violins, unfolding without the support of a full orchestra.
Like many Italian musicians who were recruited to German courts in the eighteenth century, Brescianello is not widely known today. In his own time, however, he was highly respected, particularly for his violin concertos. These works offer a vivid glimpse into the cosmopolitan musical life of the German courts and showcase a distinctive voice at the crossroads of Italian virtuosity and German refinement.
More information available at https://www.newtonbaroque.org/

West Newton Cinema presents Behind the Screen: Hoosiers with Brad Stevens
2026-03-01 12:30 - 15:00 | West Newton Cinema, 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
ABOUT THE FILM:
A coach with a checkered past and a local drunk train a small town high school basketball team to become a top contender for the championship.
PANEL DISCUSSION FOLLOWS
BRAD STEVENS
Brad Stevens is the President of Basketball Operations for the NBA’s Boston Celtics, a position he has held since June 2021, where he built the 2024 NBA championship team. A former standout college coach at Butler University—leading them to two consecutive NCAA Championship games in 2010 and 2011—he previously served as the Celtics’ head coach for eight seasons (2013–2021).
DAN SHAUGHNESSY
Dan Shaughnessy is a sports columnist and associate editor at the Boston Globe. He has been named Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year 14 times and 12 times has been voted one of America’s top ten sports columnists by the Associated Press Sports Editors. In 2016 Shaughnessy was the recipient of the BBWAA Career Excellence Award for “meritorious contributions to baseball writing,” presented at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Shaughnessy has written thirteen books, including New York Times bestseller “Francona,” “The Curse of the Bambino,” and “Senior Year.” He most recently wrote “Wish It Lasted Forever — Life With The Larry Bird Celtics”, a book about his days covering the 1980s Bird Celtics.

New Art Center presents Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class
2026-03-02 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-09 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-16 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-23 17:30 - 19:30 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class // All Levels // GR 8-12 // Mondays with Mattea Weinberg
This all-levels class is perfect for teens looking to build strong skills and prepare a competitive portfolio for college art programs. Students will draw from life, experiment with materials, and create meaningful, finished pieces—all with the support and guidance of an experienced instructor. Whether applying to art school or simply wanting to grow as an artist, this class offers the structure and feedback teens need to succeed.

Newton Presbyterian Church presents Planet in Sound: From Antarctica to Home
2026-03-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Newton Presbyterian Church, 75 Vernon St., Newton, MA, United States
About

Admission is free and we welcome donations!
Planet in Sound: From Antarctica to Home invites you on a musical journey across our planet’s most breathtaking landscapes, from the vast, frozen silence of Antarctica to the warmth and intimacy of human expression. Through music inspired by nature, earth, and belonging, this concert transforms the planet into a living soundscape, reminding us that even the most distant places are deeply connected to our inner world.
Praised by Sing Tao Daily for “bringing the audience into a different sound world with her vibrant tones,” pianist Anran Qian is a versatile and compelling artist whose performances have taken her across Asia, Europe, and North America. Joined by guitarist and composer Dr. Alberta Khoury, an Australian-born musician celebrated for her powerful artistry and praised by The New York Times as “a seven-minute tour de force,” the duo brings together two vivid musical voices united by imagination, depth, and storytelling.
Together, they create a concert experience that is both expansive and intimate: where ice meets earth, sound becomes landscape, and music becomes a bridge between the planet we explore and the home we carry within.

Frequently asked questions

What is the parking situation on site?

Our building has a parking lot available on a first-come, first-served basis, and there is also plenty of free street parking nearby.

Will you be hosting more concerts like this in the future?

Yes, we will be hosting more concerts like this in the future. The ArsNova concert series features a total of four concerts in the 2025-2026 season, and we invite you to subscribe to our mailing list at our concert venue to receive further updates.

How can I donate to support the ArsNova concert series?

We offer several convenient methods for donations to support the ArsNova concert series. You can contribute through donation boxes available at each concert venue, scan our Venmo QR code on site, or opt to offer a donation by check. Your donations will support artists and keep the series running!

About ArsNova Concert Series
Welcome to the ArsNova Concert Series, a celebration of music that bridges the gap between renowned classics and underrepresented gems. Our mission is to create a meaningful connection between talented musicians and our vibrant local audiences. We believe in the power of music to inspire, uplift, and bring communities together, and we invite you to be a part of this enriching experience.
Whether you’re a lifelong classical music enthusiast or a curious newcomer, the ArsNova Concert Series offers something for everyone. Come and experience the magic of live music in an intimate and welcoming setting.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Organizer

Newton Presbyterian Church

Bay Colony Brass presents “An Evening of Firsts”
2026-03-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Second Church in Newton, 60 Highland St., West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton’s 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in “An Evening of Firsts.” The free, family-friendly concert features English composer Gustav Holst’s “First Suite in E-Flat for Military Band” arranged for brass ensemble. The concert also includes Philip Sparke’s “Pantomime” for solo euphonium, Brian Balmages’ “Symphony No.1 for Brass,” and “From Heaven Shall It Come Down Upon Thee Until Thou be Destroyed” for brass ensemble by Boston-based composer Jason Huffman. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council, a local council supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the City of Newton.
FREE ADMISSION
Parking is available adjacent to the building at Second Church in Newton. Parking lots are accessible from either Highland Street or Chestnut Street.
Access for those with limited mobility is available immediately uphill from the sanctuary via the side driveway or drive-up entrance through the main doors to the sanctuary.
Learn more about Bay Colony Brass at www.baycolonybrass.org.

From Scotland to America at The Allen Center
2026-03-07 19:30 - 21:30 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465, United States
The Allen Center presents a spirited evening of Scottish and American traditional tunes reimagined by Boston’s fiddling finest: Kathleen Parks, Jenna Moynihan, and friends. Part of the Cherry Street Music concert series, expect an evening of high-energy music and camaraderie. Curated by Larry Bethune—the irreplaceable Newton resident, former Berklee VP and authority on Scotland and its musical traditions—this program promises fun, excitement, and extraordinary musicianship! For this performance, The Allen Center will transform into a pub setting with appropriate food and beverage available. Click here for tickets.

Yuki Yoshimi at The Allen Center
2026-03-08 15:00 - 17:00 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465, United States
As part of the Cherry Street Music concert series, 25-year-old piano sensation Yuki Yoshimi takes the stage at The Allen Center for an unforgettable evening of Mozart, Bartók, and Schumann. Yoshimi captured international attention when he became the youngest-ever winner of the 86th Music Competition of Japan at just 17. Since then, he has earned top prizes in major competitions including a Silver Medal at the Manhattan International Music Competition and semifinalist appearances at the Queen Elisabeth, Naumburg, and Gina Bachauer International Piano Competitions. He has performed with leading orchestras across Japan and Europe including the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestre Royal de Chambre de Wallonie. A student of acclaimed New England Conservatory professor Alexander Korsantia, Yoshimi brings both dazzling virtuosity and profound musical insight to every performance. Don’t miss this extraordinary young artist as he performs on The Allen Center’s magnificent Steinway concert grand piano, generously on loan from M. Steinert & Sons—an evening of brilliance, passion, and breathtaking artistry awaits! Click here for tickets.

Commonwealth Chorale presents Comfort, Awe, and Hope
2026-03-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Second Church in Newton, 60 Highland St., West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Our March program brings Mozart’s Requiem in a new critically acclaimed edition by Howard Arman, paired with two stirring psalm settings by Brazilian composer Nunes Garcia—highlighting themes of mercy, judgment, and eternal rest. We will be joined by a professional orchestra.
Soloists: Maria Whitcomb, soprano, Laura Beth Couch, mezzo-soprano, Mathew McGinnis, tenor, and William Farrell, baritone.
Conducted by Artistic Director Dr. Michael Driscoll.
General Admission: $40; Students: $10
Purchase tickets online at https://commonwealthchorale.com/tickets or at the door.

Commonwealth Chorale Auditions
2026-03-10 17:30 - 18:45, 2026-03-17 17:30 - 18:45 | 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. We are especially looking for altos, tenors and basses. The 2025-2026 season marks Commonwealth Chorale’s 50th Anniversary and has been filled with special performances.
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 March 10th and 17th from 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 free 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

New Art Center presents Art and Healing: Art Therapists on Creating Connections
2026-03-12 18:30 - 19:30 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
An illuminating talk with practicing studio artists and art therapists, Erin Palazzolo Loparo, M.S.-ATR and Tova Speter, M.A., LMHC, as they explore the intersection of personal creative practice and community-based healing.
This event is free and open to the public, light refreshments will be served.
View the work of Erin Loparo, Tova Speter, and other artists on view March 20th –May 1st in the Art and Healing exhibition at the Mosesian Center for the Arts.

West Newton Cinema presents Ty Burr's Movie Club: The Holdovers
2026-03-12 18:30 - 21:00 | West Newton Cinema, 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
From acclaimed director Alexander Payne, THE HOLDOVERS follows a curmudgeonly instructor (Paul Giamatti) at a New England prep school who is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go. Eventually, he forms an unlikely bond with one of them — a damaged, brainy troublemaker (newcomer Dominic Sessa) — and with the school’s head cook, who has just lost a son in Vietnam (Da’Vine Joy Randolph).
TY BURR’S MOVIE CLUB is hosted by the nationally recognized film critic Ty Burr.
Each month Ty presents and discusses one of his favorite films with the audience. His selections span the spectrum from classics that have stood the test of time to contemporary films that merit a second viewing.

Highland Glee Club presents Enchanted
2026-03-14 15:00 - 16:30 | Newton Highland Congregational Church, 54 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands, MA, 02494, United States
The Highland Glee Club Men’s Chorus and Music Director Sarah Robinson Seeber welcome you to our exploration of the mists, mysteries, and mysticism of the medieval and renaissance times, via chant and chant-inspired music- along with special guest artists, Lilium et Rosa women’s vocal quartet.
Saturday, March 14, 2026. 3:00 pm Doors open at 2:30 pm. Newton Highlands Congregational Church, 54 Lincoln St., Newton Highlands, MA.
General admission $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Children free of charge.

West Newton Cinema presents Oscars Party
2026-03-15 18:00 - 22:00 | West Newton Cinema, 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Strike a pose at our red carpet photo booth, enjoy a dinner buffet by Anoush’ella, and settle in to watch the Awards with fellow film lovers. A cash bar will be available throughout the evening. Film critic Ty Burr will serve as MC, sharing commentary, predictions, and reactions as the night unfolds.
Be sure to cast your ballot in our Oscars poll. The guest with the most correct predictions will win a Golden Ticket, granting free admission to West Newton Cinema movies and events throughout 2026.

Orli Shaham at The Allen Center
2026-03-16 19:30 - 21:30 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465, United States
Join us for an extraordinary evening with acclaimed pianist Orli Shaham performing in the intimate elegance of The Allen Center’s Great Hall. Celebrated worldwide for her grace, subtlety, and brilliance, Ms. Shaham has performed with many of the world’s leading orchestras and appeared in recital on the most prestigious stages—from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House. Critics have been unequivocal in their praise: The New York Times hails her as a “brilliant pianist,” Chicago Tribune calls her a “first-rate Mozartean,” and London’s Guardian described her performance at the Proms as “perfection.” Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience Ms. Shaham’s remarkable artistry up close in an unforgettable performance. Click here for tickets.

FUUSN Presents What the World Needs Now: A Community Gathering for Justice and Peace
2026-03-21 14:00 - 16:00 | First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, 1326 Washington St, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
First Unitarian Universalist Society presents a song filled interfaith community event, featuring a community folk song sing-along, a performance by an Interfaith choir, and a keynote talk by Tinya Seeger (Pete Seeger’s daughter). While the gathering is free and open to the public, freewill donations will support non-profit Democracy Forward. Co-sponsors for the event include the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, Green Newton, and More Than Words.

Next-Arts presents the Newton Piano Summit
2026-03-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Second Church in Newton, 60 Highland St., West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Brazilian Legends: pianist Hélio Alves, bassist Gili Lopes and drummer Rafael Barata. Deep groove, fearless interplay, and that unmistakable Brazilian pulse, delivered at the highest level.
Lee Fish & Friends: An amazing blend of Jazz, Soul and Folk from drummer Lee Fish, pianist Jiří Nedoma, bassist Max Ridley and saxophonist Edmar Colon.

Cappella Clausura presents Blood and Honey; Modern Visions of Hildegard
2026-03-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Grace Episcopal Church, 76 Eldredge Street, Newton, MA, 02458, United States
Cappella Clausura, an a cappella ensemble of eight to sixteen singers who perform music by Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary composers, present Hildegard’s music for Saint Ursula at Grace Church in Newton. Hildegard von Bingen – the “patron saint” of Cappella – wrote an abundance of vivid music and poetry about Saint Ursula. These chants celebrate womanhood and independence. In this program, Cappella Clausura presents Hildegard’s music for Saint Ursula interspersed with micro-commissions from five emerging composers from the Boston area.

Karen Walwyn at The Allen Center
2026-03-22 15:00 - 17:00 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465, United States
Steinway pianist Dr. Karen Walwyn returns to The Allen Center for an illuminating lecture-recital celebrating the incredible life and works of Florence Price. A leading expert on Price’s music, Dr. Walwyn recorded the world premiere of Price’s Concerto in One Movement with the New Black Music Repertory Ensemble at the Center for Black Music Research in 2011. Her April 9, 2022 release of Price’s complete solo piano works garnered two five-star reviews from Fanfare, with critics praising her as “perfectly attuned” to the composer’s voice and describing the recording as “a marvelous release.” Dr. Walwyn serves as a Mellon Faculty Fellow and Professor of Music at Berklee College of Music. We hope you’ll join us for this special opportunity to hear Walwyn’s brilliant and exciting interpretations of Florence Price.
Click here to reserve tickets.

Next-Arts Presents the Newton Piano Summit
2026-03-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Second Church in Newton, 60 Highland St., West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Grammy-winning New York jazz pianist David Kikoski is a blazing improviser whose fearless harmonic imagination, deep swing, and lyrical touch have made him a legend among musicians worldwide.
Alexei Tsiganov is a world-class jazz pianist and vibraphonist known for his virtuosic improvisation, genre-blending compositions, and deep impact on New England’s creative music scene. He returns for his third Summit performance, teaming up with Kikoski and playing on his first love, the vibraphone.

Newton Art Association and New Art Center present Demo: Monotype Printmaking with Lynda Goldberg
2026-03-24 18:00 - 20:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Hosted by Newton Art Association at New Art Center, Lynda Goldberg will demonstrate her process, from initial idea to pulling the first original print, and the second “ghost” print. She’ll share what she loves most about monotype printing and walk through the inks, papers, and materials she uses. She has exhibited widely throughout New England, with work held in corporate, private, and nonprofit collections in the U.S. and abroad. She currently teaches at the New Art Center in Newtonville, MA and the Eliot School in Jamaica Plain. Visit her website here: Lyndagoldberg.com.

West Newton Cinema presents Cosmic Coda
2026-03-25 19:00 - 21:00 | West Newton Cinema, 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Join West Newton Cinema for the Local Spotlight screening of Cosmic Coda with a post-film discussion with the Filmmaker MJ Doherty and Senior Research Scientist Peter Fritschel. COSMIC CODA is about the in-between moments of scientific discovery – how it feels going to work each day on a machine that tests both the limits of our universe and our ability to comprehend this mind boggling goal.

9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero
2026-03-26 19:00 - 21:00 | West Newton Cinema, 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero
To inaugurate the We the People: Finding Our Voices speaker series, we invite you to a special VIP private screening of the newly created film 9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero. The evening will continue with a forum with Carolyn Lukensmeyer, founder of AmericaSpeaks, Jerren Chang of Partners in Democracy, and community leader Marcy Crary. The screening will take place at West Newton Cinema. Admission is free, but registration is required. Join us for this powerful opening event as we come together to reflect, learn, and begin an important community conversation.

Theatre Ink presents 9 to 5 The Musical
2026-03-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Newton North High School, 457 Walnut St, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Get ready to clock in for big laughs and even bigger heart with Theatre Ink’s production of 9 to 5 The Musical! Featuring music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, this high-energy comedy follows three determined coworkers who take control of their office—and their futures. Presented by Theatre Ink, Newton North High School’s Teaching and Working Theatre, this production showcases a student-centered community dedicated to artistic collaboration and a disciplined work ethic. 9 to 5 The Musical will be presented at Newton North High School Performing Arts Center, 457 Walnut Street, Newtonville, MA 02460.

New Art Center Presents Winter Student & Faculty Pop-Up Show
2026-03-27 17:00 - 19:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
New Art Center winter term students and instructors display their work at this end-of-term pop-up show! View wonderful new works of art and meet the artists, students, and instructors at New Art Center. This event is free and open to the public.
