What was it like to be a lesbian in a world that was not ready to deal with differences? How did lesbians deal with isolation and ostracism? And what was it like to live through the years when men fought to keep women from having the right to vote? Author, Ellen Levy, will speak to…

Join Historic Newton for this annual event started by Mary Morganti that brings together garden enthusiasts to swap plants and other garden items. If you don’t have plants to trade, you can still attend. Crafts, activities, and a special Storytime about the many plants growing at our site will be offered for all school-age children…

BOOK TALK – LAUNCH THING WITH AUTHOR ROWDY GEIRSSON AND FRIENDS Join the Scandinavian Cultural Center on June 11th for the launch-thing of Rowdy Geirsson’s new book, The Scandinavian Aggressors. The event will feature a reading by Geirsson from the book, book signings by him along with Matt Smith and Corwin Ericson, hand-made natural Norse products…

Sunday, June 12, 2022 3:00 PM War Memorial Auditorium, Newton City Hall ERROLLYN WALLEN Photography: Movement 1 (2007) MOZART Violin Concerto No.5 in A Major, K. 219 HAYDN Symphony No. 49 in F minor, Hob. 1:49 ("La Passione") Kevin Rhodes, conductor Julia Cash, violin In June, Pro Arte celebrates its newly appointed Concertmaster, violinist Julia Cash, for a…

People facing humanitarian catastrophes in their native countries have sought refuge in the United States throughout history. Join us for a panel discussion with neighbors whose families were forced to leave Austria, Cambodia, and Haiti. These individuals will speak about their countries of origin, their families’ exodus, and their adjustment to the U.S. This program…