Behind the Screen: Jane Austen Wrecked My Life
West Newton Cinema 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United StatesAgathe (Camille Rutherford) works in the legendary Shakespeare & Co. bookshop in Paris, where she dreams of becoming a successful writer and of experiencing love akin to a Jane Austen novel. Instead, she finds herself desperately single and plagued by writer’s block. When Agathe’s best friend (Pablo Pauly) helps secure her a spot at the…
AEM presents Practical Musicianship and Music Theory for Early Musicians
with Shira Kammen - vielle, voice, harp 5:30 - 6:45 pm, 11 November 2024 Shira Kammen ** Violin & Vielle 4 Monday sessions, November 11, 18, 25 & December 2, from 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. ET Class Description
Ty Burr’s Movie Club: I Know Where I’ve Been!
West Newton Cinema 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United StatesTY 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. ABOUT THE FILM I’m always…
New Art Center presents Friday Figure Draw Workshops
New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United StatesFriday Figure Draw Workshops Enjoy a life drawing open studio with a live model, beginning with quick poses and ending with an hour pose. The evening will be relaxed but professional, with music and a great model. No photography allowed. No instruction. For artists 21+ with drinks available for purchase. Bring your own art supplies…
AEM presents Practical Musicianship and Music Theory for Early Musicians
with Shira Kammen - vielle, voice, harp 5:30 - 6:45 pm, 11 November 2024 Shira Kammen ** Violin & Vielle 4 Monday sessions, November 11, 18, 25 & December 2, from 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. ET Class Description
Film Screening of An Uncommon Education: The Allen School
West Newton Cinema 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United StatesHistoric 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…
West Newton Cinema Reads: The Bostonians
West Newton Cinema 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United StatesIn 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…
Harvest and the Hunt
the allen center 35 Webster Street, West Newton, MA, United StatesFall is in the air! Prepare to celebrate the extraordinary beauty of autumn with The Highland Glee Club Men's Chorus. Warm tones of the season for mannercor, followed by an Oktoberfest-style reception complete with beer and pretzels! Gorgeous part-songs of Schumann, Brahms, Mendelssohn, and more, along with festive Czech folksongs celebrating the harvest. All in…
Parisian Colors: Between Line and Light
Newton Presbyterian Church 75 Vernon St., Newton, MA, United StatesJoin 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. Poiema Trio, dedicated to sharing the joy of chamber…
Best of Fests: Remaining Native
West Newton Cinema 1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United StatesBest of Fests: REMAINING NATIVE Co-Presented by Salem Film Fest ABOUT THE FILM REMAINING NATIVE is a coming-of-age documentary told from the perspective of Kutoven (Ku) Stevens, a 17-year-old Native American runner, struggling to navigate his dream of becoming a collegiate athlete as the memory of his great-grandfather's escape from an Indian boarding school begins…