Oktoberfest: A Concert of Drinking Songs for Men’s Choir
Grace Episcopal Church 76 Eldredge Street, Newton, MA, United StatesOn offer will be a selection of rousing drinking songs for men's choir, spanning time, place, and genre including Mendelssohn's Opus 50 song cycle. With a special guest appearance by operatic baritone Junhan Choi who will join the men in Schubert's Trinklied D. 75 and sing a set of themed arias. To add to the…
ANMS presents The Lovestruck Balladeers: Wolf Benefit Concert
All Newton Music School 321 Chestnut St, West Newton, MA, United StatesRevel in a nostalgic musical journey with ANMS alumnus, Dennis Lichtman and his quintet, as they explore ragtime, jazz, and beautiful songs from around the world.
Cherry Street Music Presents Toe-Tapping Snappy Hot Jazz.
Allen Center for the Arts 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United States440- The Gypsy Jazz Quartet takes over the Allen Center with Toe-Tapping Snappy Hot Jazz. Led by “The Jazzy Violinist” Tomoko Iwamoto, with Jack Clark, clarinet; Jack Soref, guitar; and Gregory Toro, bass; 440 performs their own original tunes as well as those of their inspiration, Django Rheinhart. Join the fun for an evening that…
Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra presents Treasures of Youth and Age
Second Church in Newton 60 Highland St., West Newton, MA, United StatesPro Arte’s 47th season opens with Louisville-based conductor Gabriel Lefkowitz leading an expressive program for the strings, principal clarinetist Ian Greitzer, and principal bassoonist Ronald Haroutunian. In her Canyons, from 2018, Tanner Porter paints nature at its most jagged, imposing, and majestic. A work like no other, Richard Strauss’s vibrant Duett-Concertino features writing so organic,…
Historic Newton presents Museum Makerdays: Toymaking
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MAThe 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 toymaking! Explore the history of the craft and make your own working…
Historic Newton presents Trick-or-Treat at Durant-Kenrick
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MAAdd Historic Newton to your trick-or-treating route! On Halloween night, stop by the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds to fill your treat bag with candy, a coloring page, and a coupon for a free return visit to the museum.
Boston Baroque presents The X-tet
Allen Center for the Arts 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United StatesJoin Boston Baroque for an intimate concert with the X-tet, Boston Baroque's premier period chamber ensemble, in the Great Hall at The Allen Center in Newton, MA. Prepare to be captivated by a diverse selection of works by many rarely-heard female composers of the 17th century. Featuring Soprano Sonja DuToit Tengblad. This program will also include…
Uncovering Your Home’s History
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MAAre 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…
Susan Adler: A Life Seen, A Legacy Remembered
The Allen Center will host a reception for their upcoming exhibit, "Susan Adler: A Life Seen, A Legacy Remembered" on Saturday, November 2 at 6:30pm in celebration of Susan Seidner Adler's life and work. The exhibition of her figure paintings and soft figurines will be on display in The Allen Center gallery from November 2…
Bay Colony Brass presents: Space and Beyond
Second Church in Newton 60 Highland St., West Newton, MA, United StatesMusic director Philip Sanborn leads Newton's 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in a wide-ranging concert including Richard Strauss’ Fanfare from “Also Sprach Zarathustra,” Hoagy Carmichael’s “Stardust,” and selections from Gustav Holst’s monumental work, “The Planets.” This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council, a local council that is supported by…