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SUMMARY:Boston Ballet School presents Open Studio Week
DESCRIPTION:January Open Studio Week\nParents of children ages 16 months to 6 years* are invited to join us for Open Studio Week January 10–16 at our Boston\, Brighton\, Brookline\, and Newton studios. You and your child can get a firsthand experience of our classes\, connect with our faculty\, learn more about our curriculum\, and tour our state-of-the-art studios.\nDate: Saturday\, January 10–Friday\, January 16\nTime: 9am–12:45pm\, actual time based on level\nLocations:\nNewton Studio – 153 Needham Street\, Newton\, MA 02464\nBoston Studio – 19 Clarendon Street\, Boston\, MA 02116\nBrighton Studio – The Presentation School Community Foundation Center: 640 Washington Street\, Brighton\, MA 02135\nBrookline Studio – 1431 Beacon St\, Brookline\, MA 02446 \nJanuary Placement Class\nJoin us for a free placement class on January 10 at our Newton Studio. This placement class is for students ages 7-18 who are interested in joining our Foundations or Classical Ballet Training. The placement class will allow our faculty to assess your child’s skill level and determine which class will be best for them to further their dance education.\nDate: Saturday\, January 10\nTime: 3:30–4:30pm\nLocation: Newton Studio – 153 Needham Street\, Newton\, MA 02464 \nFollow the event link to RSVP for this FREE event!
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/boston-ballet-school-open-studio-week/
LOCATION:Boston Ballet School\, 153 Needham St\, Suite N101\, Newton Highlands\, MA\, 02464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family Friendly,Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T193000
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SUMMARY:New Art Center presents Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class
DESCRIPTION:Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class // All Levels // GR 8-12 // Mondays  with Mattea Weinberg\nThis 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.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/new-art-center-presents-teen-build-your-art-portfolio-class/2026-01-12/
LOCATION:New Art Center\, 61 Washington Park\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Art Center":MAILTO:info@newartcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T184500
DTSTAMP:20260403T194351
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Chorale Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Commonwealth Chorale seeks singers of all voice types who have strong vocal and sight-reading skills. We are especially looking for tenors and basses. The 2025-2026 season marks Commonwealth Chorale’s 50th Anniversary and will be filled with special performances.\nIn 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.\nAuditions will be held by appointment on January 6th and 13th 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 plenty of parking behind the church and on adjacent streets.\nWe have scholarships to reduce costs for singers 30 and under! See website for details: https://commonwealthchorale.com\nTo apply for an audition\, click here: https://commonwealthchorale.com/join-us
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/commonwealth-chorale-auditions-15/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church in Newton\, 848 Beacon St\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Commonwealth Chorale":MAILTO:info@commonwealthchorale.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194351
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SUMMARY:NAA presents Rhythm of Color at The Allen Center
DESCRIPTION:EXHIBITION & AWARD CEREMONY: The Allen Center\, The Rhythm of Color\nWelcome to the RHYTHM of COLOR!\n\n\n\n\nEnd the year with a splash of color! Join the NAA for this annual Allen Center Expo! Let your creative side go wild. Explore your inner color any way you like.\nExhibition: January 14 – March 26\nAward Presentation: Rescheduled to Wednesday\, March 19 7-9 pm\, weather dependent \nABOUT THE JUROR\nSantiago Hernandez is a Cuban-born visual artist and musician based in Boston\, MA. Although trained in traditional techniques of working from observation\, his work has evolved to reflect graphic design\, architectural rendering\, geometric abstraction\, and music.  Santiago currently teaches Fine Arts at Lesley University College of Art & Design and at Mass College of Art & Design. In addition\, he performs as a jazz drummer and percussionist throughout the Boston area with his trio Detour Ahead.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/naa-presents-rhythm-of-color-at-the-allen-center/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster St\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Art Association":MAILTO:info@newtonartassociation.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194351
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SUMMARY:Lydian String Quartet at The Allen Center
DESCRIPTION:An Open Rehearsal \nThe Naumberg Award-winning Lydian String Quartet\, recently named Ensemble in Residence at The Allen Center\, will deliver the four open rehearsals with two Beethoven quartets framing contemporary works that demonstrate Beethoven’s lasting influence and providing new context for listening and understanding these canonical works in today’s world. Buy Tickets.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/lydian-string-quartet-at-the-allen-center/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster St\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Cultural Alliance":MAILTO:contact@newtonculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T220000
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SUMMARY:Newton Theatre Company Presents: OUR TOWN
DESCRIPTION:Experience this beloved classic up close with our exceptional professional cast in an intimate venue where every seat brings you into the heart of Grover’s Corners. \nWilder’s Pulitzer Prize winning play is a profound meditation on love\, loss\, and the precious ordinary moments that define our lives told in Newton Theatre Company’s signature style—immediate\, personal\, and unforgettable. \nIntimate staging. Beloved actors. Our original vision. \nLimited seating. Reserve soon. Tickets will sell out. \nOur Town will run for three weekends. Tickets available now!\n​\n​Friday\, January 16th at 8pm\nSaturday\, January 17th at 2pm\nSaturday\, January 17th at 8pm \nFriday\, January 23rd at 8pm\nSaturday\, January 24th at 2pm\n​Saturday\, January 24th at 8pm \nFriday\, January 30th at 8pm\nSaturday\, January 31st at 2pm\n​Saturday\, January 31st at 8pm \nSeating is intimate and limited\, so get your tickets now!\nAll performances are at:\nSt. John’s Episcopal Church\, DiMauro Hall\n​96 Otis Street\, Newtonville\, MA
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/newton-theatre-company-presents-our-town/2026-01-16/
LOCATION:Saint John’s Episcopal Church\, 96 Otis Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Theater
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Theatre Company":MAILTO:info@newtontheatrecompany.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194351
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SUMMARY:Newton Theatre Company Presents: OUR TOWN
DESCRIPTION:Experience this beloved classic up close with our exceptional professional cast in an intimate venue where every seat brings you into the heart of Grover’s Corners. \nWilder’s Pulitzer Prize winning play is a profound meditation on love\, loss\, and the precious ordinary moments that define our lives told in Newton Theatre Company’s signature style—immediate\, personal\, and unforgettable. \nIntimate staging. Beloved actors. Our original vision. \nLimited seating. Reserve soon. Tickets will sell out. \nOur Town will run for three weekends. Tickets available now!\n​\n​Friday\, January 16th at 8pm\nSaturday\, January 17th at 2pm\nSaturday\, January 17th at 8pm \nFriday\, January 23rd at 8pm\nSaturday\, January 24th at 2pm\n​Saturday\, January 24th at 8pm \nFriday\, January 30th at 8pm\nSaturday\, January 31st at 2pm\n​Saturday\, January 31st at 8pm \nSeating is intimate and limited\, so get your tickets now!\nAll performances are at:\nSt. John’s Episcopal Church\, DiMauro Hall\n​96 Otis Street\, Newtonville\, MA
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/newton-theatre-company-presents-our-town/2026-01-17/1/
LOCATION:Saint John’s Episcopal Church\, 96 Otis Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Theater
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Theatre Company":MAILTO:info@newtontheatrecompany.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194351
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SUMMARY:Newton Theatre Company Presents: OUR TOWN
DESCRIPTION:Experience this beloved classic up close with our exceptional professional cast in an intimate venue where every seat brings you into the heart of Grover’s Corners. \nWilder’s Pulitzer Prize winning play is a profound meditation on love\, loss\, and the precious ordinary moments that define our lives told in Newton Theatre Company’s signature style—immediate\, personal\, and unforgettable. \nIntimate staging. Beloved actors. Our original vision. \nLimited seating. Reserve soon. Tickets will sell out. \nOur Town will run for three weekends. Tickets available now!\n​\n​Friday\, January 16th at 8pm\nSaturday\, January 17th at 2pm\nSaturday\, January 17th at 8pm \nFriday\, January 23rd at 8pm\nSaturday\, January 24th at 2pm\n​Saturday\, January 24th at 8pm \nFriday\, January 30th at 8pm\nSaturday\, January 31st at 2pm\n​Saturday\, January 31st at 8pm \nSeating is intimate and limited\, so get your tickets now!\nAll performances are at:\nSt. John’s Episcopal Church\, DiMauro Hall\n​96 Otis Street\, Newtonville\, MA
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/newton-theatre-company-presents-our-town/2026-01-17/2/
LOCATION:Saint John’s Episcopal Church\, 96 Otis Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Theater
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Theatre Company":MAILTO:info@newtontheatrecompany.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194351
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SUMMARY:A Musical Menagerie
DESCRIPTION:This January\, conductor Conner Gray Covington leads your family on a thrilling trip to our musical zoo! Things get buzzing with Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s zippy Flight of the Bumblebee. In Camille Saint-Saëns’s humorous Carnival of the Animals\, clucking chickens\, lumbering elephants\, and braying donkeys all make their appearance. Works by Modest Mussorgsky\, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky\, and Ludwig van Beethoven paint vivid scenes of children playing\, swans dancing\, and birds calling to each other by a brook. Our visit ends with The Mountain That Loved a Bird\, in which Caroline Shaw’s stirring music brings Alice McLerran’s heartwarming fable to musical life.\nTickets are free\, but please register on the website through the ticket platform at https://www.proarte.org/concerts/a-musical-menagerie.\nSponsored by Newton Cultural Council and the Music Performance Trust Fund of the American Federation of Musicians
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/a-musical-menagerie/
LOCATION:War Memorial Auditorium\, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue\, Newton\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T193000
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SUMMARY:New Art Center presents Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class
DESCRIPTION:Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class // All Levels // GR 8-12 // Mondays  with Mattea Weinberg\nThis 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.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/new-art-center-presents-teen-build-your-art-portfolio-class/2026-01-19/
LOCATION:New Art Center\, 61 Washington Park\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Art Center":MAILTO:info@newartcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194351
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SUMMARY:Newton Theatre Company Presents: OUR TOWN
DESCRIPTION:Experience this beloved classic up close with our exceptional professional cast in an intimate venue where every seat brings you into the heart of Grover’s Corners. \nWilder’s Pulitzer Prize winning play is a profound meditation on love\, loss\, and the precious ordinary moments that define our lives told in Newton Theatre Company’s signature style—immediate\, personal\, and unforgettable. \nIntimate staging. Beloved actors. Our original vision. \nLimited seating. Reserve soon. Tickets will sell out. \nOur Town will run for three weekends. Tickets available now!\n​\n​Friday\, January 16th at 8pm\nSaturday\, January 17th at 2pm\nSaturday\, January 17th at 8pm \nFriday\, January 23rd at 8pm\nSaturday\, January 24th at 2pm\n​Saturday\, January 24th at 8pm \nFriday\, January 30th at 8pm\nSaturday\, January 31st at 2pm\n​Saturday\, January 31st at 8pm \nSeating is intimate and limited\, so get your tickets now!\nAll performances are at:\nSt. John’s Episcopal Church\, DiMauro Hall\n​96 Otis Street\, Newtonville\, MA
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/newton-theatre-company-presents-our-town/2026-01-23/
LOCATION:Saint John’s Episcopal Church\, 96 Otis Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Theater
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Theatre Company":MAILTO:info@newtontheatrecompany.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194351
CREATED:20260107T154457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T154457Z
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SUMMARY:Spark Newton presents Winterfest
DESCRIPTION:A fun-filled weekend of wintery events runs Friday through Sunday. Find the whole lineup of family adventures to enjoy from music\, storytelling\, arts and crafts\, an interactive light show\, and the beloved annual soup social. https://sparknewton.org/happenings/winterfest-2026/
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/spark-newton-presents-winterfest/
LOCATION:United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T170000
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SUMMARY:Newton Theatre Company Presents: OUR TOWN
DESCRIPTION:Experience this beloved classic up close with our exceptional professional cast in an intimate venue where every seat brings you into the heart of Grover’s Corners. \nWilder’s Pulitzer Prize winning play is a profound meditation on love\, loss\, and the precious ordinary moments that define our lives told in Newton Theatre Company’s signature style—immediate\, personal\, and unforgettable. \nIntimate staging. Beloved actors. Our original vision. \nLimited seating. Reserve soon. Tickets will sell out. \nOur Town will run for three weekends. Tickets available now!\n​\n​Friday\, January 16th at 8pm\nSaturday\, January 17th at 2pm\nSaturday\, January 17th at 8pm \nFriday\, January 23rd at 8pm\nSaturday\, January 24th at 2pm\n​Saturday\, January 24th at 8pm \nFriday\, January 30th at 8pm\nSaturday\, January 31st at 2pm\n​Saturday\, January 31st at 8pm \nSeating is intimate and limited\, so get your tickets now!\nAll performances are at:\nSt. John’s Episcopal Church\, DiMauro Hall\n​96 Otis Street\, Newtonville\, MA
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/newton-theatre-company-presents-our-town/2026-01-24/1/
LOCATION:Saint John’s Episcopal Church\, 96 Otis Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Theater
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Theatre Company":MAILTO:info@newtontheatrecompany.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T150044Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Theatre Company Presents: OUR TOWN
DESCRIPTION:Experience this beloved classic up close with our exceptional professional cast in an intimate venue where every seat brings you into the heart of Grover’s Corners. \nWilder’s Pulitzer Prize winning play is a profound meditation on love\, loss\, and the precious ordinary moments that define our lives told in Newton Theatre Company’s signature style—immediate\, personal\, and unforgettable. \nIntimate staging. Beloved actors. Our original vision. \nLimited seating. Reserve soon. Tickets will sell out. \nOur Town will run for three weekends. Tickets available now!\n​\n​Friday\, January 16th at 8pm\nSaturday\, January 17th at 2pm\nSaturday\, January 17th at 8pm \nFriday\, January 23rd at 8pm\nSaturday\, January 24th at 2pm\n​Saturday\, January 24th at 8pm \nFriday\, January 30th at 8pm\nSaturday\, January 31st at 2pm\n​Saturday\, January 31st at 8pm \nSeating is intimate and limited\, so get your tickets now!\nAll performances are at:\nSt. John’s Episcopal Church\, DiMauro Hall\n​96 Otis Street\, Newtonville\, MA
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/newton-theatre-company-presents-our-town/2026-01-24/2/
LOCATION:Saint John’s Episcopal Church\, 96 Otis Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Theater
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Theatre Company":MAILTO:info@newtontheatrecompany.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194351
CREATED:20260113T173943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T174421Z
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SUMMARY:Capella Clausura presents "'in tongues': Ruehr's "Cassandra"
DESCRIPTION:Magic spells\, prophecies\, secrets\, prayers; what happens when words mean more than what they say? Speech has the power to persuade\, clarify\, distort\, and to move. It can even affect the way we remember things\, the ways our minds encode memories. This program\, centered around Elena Ruehr’s magnificent choral opera “Cassandra”\, considers these questions. The figure of Cassandra\, from Ancient Greek mythology\, provides perspective for understanding these questions. In myth\, Cassandra’s blessing is that she can see the future; her curse is that no one believes or understands her prophecies. \nFeaturing music by: Elena Ruehr\, Julia Wolfe\, Alissa Voth\, and Isaac Roth Blumfield
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/capella-clausura-presents-in-tongues-ruehrs-cassandra-2/
LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church\, 76 Eldredge Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly,Music,Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cappella Clausura":MAILTO:manager@clausura.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T160000
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CREATED:20260106T012938Z
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SUMMARY:West Newton Cinema presents Keaton and Chaplin: Live Music Accompaniment
DESCRIPTION:Join us for screenings of Buster Keaton’s\, THE GENERAL (1926)\, and Charlie Chaplin’s\, THE IMMIGRANT (1917) with live musical accompaniment. \nABOUT THE FILMS:\nTHE GENERAL\, Buster Keaton-\nAfter being rejected by the Confederate military\, not realizing it was due to his crucial civilian role\, an engineer must single-handedly recapture his beloved locomotive after it is seized by Union spies and return it through enemy lines. \nTHE IMMIGRANT\, Charlie Chaplin-\nCharlie is an immigrant who endures a challenging voyage and gets into trouble as soon as he arrives in America. \nLIVE MUSIC\nBRUCE VOGT\nBruce Vogt is a Canadian pianist who has devoted a distinguished career to performing and teaching. He has toured cities and towns of all sizes throughout North America\, Europe\, and Asia as a soloist and chamber musician. He has mentored generations of young artists in his role as professor of piano at the University of Victoria\, and has lectured widely\, leading master classes\, workshops\, and adjudicating for festivals. \nBruce has sustained an interest in exploring the many conversations to be found between music and film\, literature and painting. This has evolved into an unusual side hustle: improvising accompaniments for the great films of the silent era. He has developed a robust career in this multimedia sphere bringing sound to many masterpieces — by Chaplin\, Keaton\, Lloyd\, Griffith\, Sjöström\, Von Sternberg and many others. In movie theaters across Europe\, Asia\, and North America\, he has provided for audiences a greater intimacy with these films\, transforming the silence of the medium into another sphere.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/west-newton-cinema-presents-keaton-and-chaplin-live-music-accompaniment/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture and Education,Film and Media
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194351
CREATED:20250908T150600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T150600Z
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SUMMARY:New Art Center presents Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class
DESCRIPTION:Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class // All Levels // GR 8-12 // Mondays  with Mattea Weinberg\nThis 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.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/new-art-center-presents-teen-build-your-art-portfolio-class/2026-01-26/
LOCATION:New Art Center\, 61 Washington Park\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Art Center":MAILTO:info@newartcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194351
CREATED:20260106T012919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T012919Z
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SUMMARY:West Newton Cinema presents Among Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:AMONG NEIGHBORS\n2026 Special Event DCP with Filmmaker Q&A intended for screenings on or around International Holocaust Remembrance Day | January 27\, 2026 \nABOUT THE SPECIAL EVENT\nThe Special Event Q&A includes a brief pre-recorded introduction by filmmaker Yoav Potash\, and an in-depth post-film Q&A compilation that reveals the fascinating making-of stories –– as well as the ongoing controversy –– behind this critically-acclaimed film. The Q&A compilation was filmed live at sold-out screenings in New York\, Los Angeles\, and the San Francisco Bay Area\, lending a special event feel to the content. \nFILM SYNOPSIS\nUsing beautiful hand-drawn animation to bring the past to life\, “Among Neighbors” investigates the story of a small\, rural town where the longstanding peace between Jewish and Polish neighbors was shattered by World War II. Now\, in an era where difficult truths about the past are being silenced for political gain\, the film focuses on the only living Holocaust survivor from the town\, and an aging eyewitness who saw Jews murdered there – six months after the Nazis were defeated. Produced and directed by award-winning filmmaker Yoav Potash (“Crime After Crime\,” Sundance Film Festival)\, “Among Neighbors” is an evocative and heart-pounding murder mystery with urgent political relevance.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/west-newton-cinema-presents-among-neighbors/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture and Education,Film and Media
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194351
CREATED:20251219T150044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T150044Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Theatre Company Presents: OUR TOWN
DESCRIPTION:Experience this beloved classic up close with our exceptional professional cast in an intimate venue where every seat brings you into the heart of Grover’s Corners. \nWilder’s Pulitzer Prize winning play is a profound meditation on love\, loss\, and the precious ordinary moments that define our lives told in Newton Theatre Company’s signature style—immediate\, personal\, and unforgettable. \nIntimate staging. Beloved actors. Our original vision. \nLimited seating. Reserve soon. Tickets will sell out. \nOur Town will run for three weekends. Tickets available now!\n​\n​Friday\, January 16th at 8pm\nSaturday\, January 17th at 2pm\nSaturday\, January 17th at 8pm \nFriday\, January 23rd at 8pm\nSaturday\, January 24th at 2pm\n​Saturday\, January 24th at 8pm \nFriday\, January 30th at 8pm\nSaturday\, January 31st at 2pm\n​Saturday\, January 31st at 8pm \nSeating is intimate and limited\, so get your tickets now!\nAll performances are at:\nSt. John’s Episcopal Church\, DiMauro Hall\n​96 Otis Street\, Newtonville\, MA
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/newton-theatre-company-presents-our-town/2026-01-30/
LOCATION:Saint John’s Episcopal Church\, 96 Otis Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Theater
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Theatre Company":MAILTO:info@newtontheatrecompany.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194351
CREATED:20251219T150044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T150044Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Theatre Company Presents: OUR TOWN
DESCRIPTION:Experience this beloved classic up close with our exceptional professional cast in an intimate venue where every seat brings you into the heart of Grover’s Corners. \nWilder’s Pulitzer Prize winning play is a profound meditation on love\, loss\, and the precious ordinary moments that define our lives told in Newton Theatre Company’s signature style—immediate\, personal\, and unforgettable. \nIntimate staging. Beloved actors. Our original vision. \nLimited seating. Reserve soon. Tickets will sell out. \nOur Town will run for three weekends. Tickets available now!\n​\n​Friday\, January 16th at 8pm\nSaturday\, January 17th at 2pm\nSaturday\, January 17th at 8pm \nFriday\, January 23rd at 8pm\nSaturday\, January 24th at 2pm\n​Saturday\, January 24th at 8pm \nFriday\, January 30th at 8pm\nSaturday\, January 31st at 2pm\n​Saturday\, January 31st at 8pm \nSeating is intimate and limited\, so get your tickets now!\nAll performances are at:\nSt. John’s Episcopal Church\, DiMauro Hall\n​96 Otis Street\, Newtonville\, MA
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/newton-theatre-company-presents-our-town/2026-01-31/1/
LOCATION:Saint John’s Episcopal Church\, 96 Otis Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Theater
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Theatre Company":MAILTO:info@newtontheatrecompany.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194351
CREATED:20251219T150044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T150044Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Theatre Company Presents: OUR TOWN
DESCRIPTION:Experience this beloved classic up close with our exceptional professional cast in an intimate venue where every seat brings you into the heart of Grover’s Corners. \nWilder’s Pulitzer Prize winning play is a profound meditation on love\, loss\, and the precious ordinary moments that define our lives told in Newton Theatre Company’s signature style—immediate\, personal\, and unforgettable. \nIntimate staging. Beloved actors. Our original vision. \nLimited seating. Reserve soon. Tickets will sell out. \nOur Town will run for three weekends. Tickets available now!\n​\n​Friday\, January 16th at 8pm\nSaturday\, January 17th at 2pm\nSaturday\, January 17th at 8pm \nFriday\, January 23rd at 8pm\nSaturday\, January 24th at 2pm\n​Saturday\, January 24th at 8pm \nFriday\, January 30th at 8pm\nSaturday\, January 31st at 2pm\n​Saturday\, January 31st at 8pm \nSeating is intimate and limited\, so get your tickets now!\nAll performances are at:\nSt. John’s Episcopal Church\, DiMauro Hall\n​96 Otis Street\, Newtonville\, MA
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/newton-theatre-company-presents-our-town/2026-01-31/2/
LOCATION:Saint John’s Episcopal Church\, 96 Otis Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Theater
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Theatre Company":MAILTO:info@newtontheatrecompany.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194351
CREATED:20260113T173857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T173857Z
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SUMMARY:West Newton Cinema presents Behind the Screen: The Testament of Ann Lee
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE FILM:\nFrom award-winning writer-director Mona Fastvold (The World to Come\, The Brutalist) comes the extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee\, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers. Academy Award nominee Amanda Seyfried stars as the Shaker’s irrepressible leader\, who preached gender and social equality and was revered by her followers. The Testament of Ann Lee captures the ecstasy and agony of her quest to build a utopia\, featuring more than a dozen traditional Shaker hymns reimagined as rapturous movements with choreography by Celia Rowlson-Hall (Vox Lux) and original songs & score by Academy Award winner Daniel Blumberg (The Brutalist). \nPANEL DISCUSSION FOLLOWS\nA post-screening conversation will explore the film’s portrayal of Ann Lee and Shaker spirituality\, with particular attention to women’s religious leadership\, utopian community-building\, and the historical contexts of dissenting Protestant movements in the Atlantic world. \nCHRISTOPHER H. EVANS\, Ph.D.\nProfessor Emeritus of History of Christianity & Methodist Studies\, Boston University School of Theology\nChristopher Evans teaches and writes on the history of Christianity\, American religion\, and Methodist history\, with additional interests in religion and popular culture. His books include The Social Gospel in American Religion and Histories of American Christianity: An Introduction. \nANN D. BRAUDE\, Ph.D.\nSenior Lecturer on American Religious History; Director\, Women’s Studies in Religion Program\, Harvard Divinity School\nAnn Braude’s scholarship focuses on American religious history with an emphasis on women and minority religious movements. She is the author of Radical Spirits: Spiritualism and Women’s Rights in Nineteenth-century America and is widely known for her work on the centrality of women to American religious history. \nMARGARET LAMBERTS BENDROTH\, Ph.D.\nHistorian of American Protestantism; former Executive Director\, Congregational Library & Archives (Boston)\nMargaret Lamberts Bendroth is a historian of American religion and the author of FUNDAMENTALISM AND GENDER\, 1875 TO THE PRESENT and other works on Protestant history. She served for many years as Executive Director of the Congregational Library & Archives.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/west-newton-cinema-presents-behind-the-screen-the-testament-of-ann-lee/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture and Education,Film and Media
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194351
CREATED:20260115T175911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T175911Z
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SUMMARY:Suzuki School of Newton Honors Concert
DESCRIPTION:A select group of students from the Suzuki School of Newton will perform solo pieces on violin\, piano\, and harp. The program includes pieces by Tchaikovsky\, Chopin\, Bruch\, Corelli\, and others. Find out more at newtonfreelibrary.net or suzukinewton.org/events.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/suzuki-school-of-newton-honors-concert/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer St\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Suzuki School of Newton":MAILTO:email@suzukinewton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194351
CREATED:20250908T150600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T150600Z
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SUMMARY:New Art Center presents Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class
DESCRIPTION:Teen Build Your Art Portfolio class // All Levels // GR 8-12 // Mondays  with Mattea Weinberg\nThis 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.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/new-art-center-presents-teen-build-your-art-portfolio-class/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:New Art Center\, 61 Washington Park\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Art Center":MAILTO:info@newartcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194351
CREATED:20260123T172156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T172156Z
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SUMMARY:Amherst Early Music Classes
DESCRIPTION:Amherst Early Music Classes \nThe Secret of Sound with Saskia Coolen\n1:00 – 2:30 pm\, 7 February 2026\nSaskia Coolen Recorder\nEverything you always wanted to know about sound but were too afraid to ask! \nWith the help of a glass of water\, a straw\, and two different recorders from your own collection\, we are going to explore how to improve our sound production. \nWhat is a good sound? As early as 1535\, Sylvestro Ganassi tells us the recorder should imitate the human voice. The recorder was considered the instrument closest to the voice and the breath. In this set of exercises\, our recorder makes the breath audible while the water makes the breath visible! Open to: all recorder players\, all levels. Pitch: A=440\, 415 \n30.00 USD\nQuantity\n1\nMattheson Trios with Héloïse Degrugillier\n3:00 – 4:30 pm\, 7 February 2026\nHéloïse Degrugillier ** Recorder\nJohann Mattheson believed music should speak. Through gesture\, affect\, and rhetorical figures\, we will shape phrasing and dialogue so the music persuades\, questions\, and sings. The recorder trio becomes a conversation—eloquent\, expressive\, and alive. \nOpen to: recorder players\, upper intermediate to advanced. Pitch: A=440 \n30.00 USD\nQuantity\n1\nBe My (Robert) Valentine – Music for Flutes & Recorders with Na’ama Lion\n1:00 – 2:30 pm\, 8 February 2026\nNa’ama Lion Flute\nLittle known duets arranged by a great master: Hotteterre’s arrangements of (violin?) duets by Robert Valentine for 2 flutes. Some of these duets work well on recorders too! Beautiful music\, and also an opportunity to review Hotteterre’s French ornaments\, as these duets are less heavily ornamented than Hotteterre’s own music\, and provide a great opportunity to ease into the language of French ornaments. Open to: flutes and recorders. Pitch: A=415 \n30.00 USD\nQuantity\n1\nMusic of Van Eyck with Rainer Beckmann\n3:00 – 4:30 pm\, 8 February 2026\nRainer Beckmann * Recorder\nOn pleasant summer evenings in mid-17th-century Utrecht\, visitors strolling through the Janskerkhof (St. John’s Churchyard) could often enjoy Jacob van Eyck’s remarkable recorder playing. He performed elaborate sets of variations on popular tunes and psalm melodies of his time. Nearly 150 of these solo pieces survive in the two volumes of Der Fluyten Lust-hof (“The Flute’s Garden of Delight”)\, printed in Amsterdam between 1644 and 1649. \nThis class focuses on the English tunes included in Der Fluyten Lust-hof. We will explore consort settings of songs and dances by William Lawes\, John Dowland\, Robert Jones\, and others that bear witness to the popularity of these melodies. Selected variations by van Eyck on the same tunes will further offer insight into his art of variation and compositional process. Open to: recorder players (and all instrumentalists/singers reading treble clef)\, intermediate and up. Pitch: A= 440Hz
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/amherst-early-music-classes-8/
LOCATION:United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amherst Early Music":MAILTO:info@amherstearlymusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194351
CREATED:20260108T172800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T172808Z
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SUMMARY:The Colgate 13
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to be blown away by the incredible harmonies and vocal talents of Colgate 13 A Cappella at The Allen Center!\n\n\n\nThe Colgate 13 is Colgate University’s premier all-male a cappella ensemble\, renowned for its rich harmonies\, dynamic performances\, and deep musical tradition. The group is the longest running all-male undergraduate collegiate a cappella group in the United States. Founded in 1942\, the group has spent more than seven decades delighting audiences with a signature sound that blends classic vocal jazz\, contemporary hits\, folk\, pop\, and timeless standards. \nComprised of 13 undergraduate singers selected through a highly competitive audition process\, The Colgate 13 is known not only for vocal excellence\, but also for its infectious energy\, warmth\, and connection with audiences of all ages. Their concerts are engaging\, family-friendly\, and often infused with humor\, storytelling\, and heartfelt musical moments that make each performance feel personal and memorable. \nBeyond campus\, The Colgate 13 tours nationally and internationally\, performing at schools\, libraries\, community venues\, retirement communities\, hospitals\, athletic events\, private parties\, and alumni gatherings. Whether on a grand stage or in an intimate setting\, the group brings professionalism\, polish\, and joy\, making them a favorite among hosts and audiences alike. \nA Colgate 13 isn’t just a performance\, it’s an experience rooted in tradition\, camaraderie\, and a genuine love of singing together! We can’t wait for you to experience them at The Allen Center. \nThe Allen Center has limited seating capacity- a seating reservation is required for this event! Follow the Eventbrite link below.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/the-colgate-13/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster St\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194351
CREATED:20260113T174458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T174458Z
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SUMMARY:West Newton Cinema presents An Evening with John Sayles
DESCRIPTION:West Newton Cinema Reads & Newtonville Books present: \nThe iconic filmmaker John Sayles reading from and discussing his new novel\, The Crucible\, along with his classic film\, City of Hope\, with Here & Now’s Robin Young. \nJoin director John Sayles as he reads from his new novel\, The Crucible\, following a screening of his riveting film\, City of Hope (1991). \nIn The Crucible\, Henry Ford—the Elon Musk of his day—aims to rule both an automotive empire and the rambunctious city of Detroit. In an epic tale ranging from the Prohibition Era to the Second World War\, featuring violent labor disputes\, misbegotten jungle expeditions\, a tragic race riot\, and the gestapo tactics of Ford’s private army\, Sayles does what he’s become famous for: shows us\, through multiple perspectives\, the country in which we live. \nIn City of Hope\, an old apartment complex stands in the way of a major commercial development. Its owner\, Joe\, feels pressure to torch it\, and Joe’s estranged son\, Nick\, soon becomes a pawn in the game. Following the arrest of two teenagers\, idealistic city councilman Wynn finds himself torn between what he thinks is right\, and what his Black constituents want. \nSayles and Young will walk us through this incredible cast of characters and the themes that make both The Crucible and City of Hope so crucial to understanding our current moment. Their talk will follow with a signing in the lobby\, with books for sale courtesy of Newtonville Books. \nJohn Sayles is an independent filmmaker\, screenwriter\, actor\, and novelist. He has twice been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay\, and once for the National Book Award. He has written eight novels\, including\, most recently\, Jamie MacGillivray and To Save the Man. \nRobin Young is a host of Here and Now\, the nationally syndicated radio program produced by WBUR. A Peabody Award-winning documentary filmmaker\, Robin has been a correspondent for ABC\, CBS\, NBC\, and the Discovery Channel. She is a former guest host of The Today Show and one of the first hosts on Boston’s ground-breaking television show\, Evening Magazine.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/west-newton-cinema-presents-an-evening-with-john-sayles/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194351
CREATED:20260120T174846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T162911Z
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SUMMARY:Spark Newton presents Jazz Concert with George Russell\, Jr. and Friends!
DESCRIPTION:Please note the venue has changed for this event to Newton City Hall’s war memorial auditorium. Get ready to groove at the George Russell\, Jr. and Friends\, Free Jazz Concert! This in-person event brings together some amazing jazz talents for a night full of smooth tunes and good vibes. Whether you’re a jazz lover or just looking for a chill evening\, come join us and enjoy the rhythms live at The Allen Center. It’s all about music\, friends\, and a great atmosphere. Beverages available for purchase before and during show. Don’t miss out—see you there! \nIn the event of a sell out\, we will have a waitlist for any unclaimed tickets. Any unclaimed reserved tickets will be released five minutes before showtime.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/jazz-concert-with-george-russell-jr-and-friends/
LOCATION:War Memorial Auditorium\, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue\, Newton\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194351
CREATED:20260113T173827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T173922Z
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SUMMARY:West Newton presents Behind the Screen: Sinners
DESCRIPTION:SINNERS is a genre-defying period horror drama written and directed by Ryan Coogler\, set in 1932 Mississippi during the Jim Crow era. The story follows twin brothers Elijah “Smoke” Moore and Elias “Stack” Moore\, portrayed by Michael B. Jordan in dual roles\, who return to their hometown to open a juke joint for the local Black community\, only to find that an ancient\, supernatural evil threatens their celebration and their lives. The film blends Southern Gothic\, blues music\, historical memory\, and supernatural horror\, creating a richly layered narrative about community\, survival\, and cultural expression. \nPOST SCREENING PANEL DISCUSSION\nOur panel will explore the film’s fusion of music\, history\, and horror\, considering how SINNERS engages with African-American cultural traditions\, the symbolic role of blues music in confronting evil\, and the artistic choices that make the film a singular cinematic experience. \nJAKE BLOUNT\, A.M.\nMusician\, Scholar\, and Music Consultant on SINNERS;\nSpecialist in Traditional African-American Music and Afrofuturism\nJake Blount is an award-winning musician and scholar whose work bridges performance\, research\, and advocacy. He specializes in African-American traditional music and Afrofuturist approaches\, and his recordings have appeared on best-of lists from NPR\, The New Yorker\, and Rolling Stone. Blount served as a music consultant on SINNERS and his work often interrogates the cultural and historical roots of American music. \nJOEL LARUE SMITH\, Ph.D.\nAssociate Teaching Professor\, Tufts\, Pianist\, Composer\, Arranger\nJoel LaRue Smith has been the Director of the Tufts Jazz Orchestra (formerly the Big Band) and Jazz Activities at Tufts University since 1996. He is also a pianist and composer known for moving seamlessly between jazz\, classical\, gospel\, and Afro-Cuban repertoire. He has performed globally at venues including Carnegie Hall\, Lincoln Center\, and the Royal Albert Hall\, and has received numerous awards including ASCAP’s distinguished George and Ira Gershwin Award. \nBILL LOWE\, Ph.D.\nComposer\, Performer\, Educator; Leader of Signifyin’ Natives\nBill Lowe is a distinguished bassist trombonist\, tuba player\, composer\, and educator with decades of experience in creative music. His ensemble Signifyin’ Natives explores African-American musical traditions through improvisation and collaboration\, and Lowe has performed and taught extensively throughout the United States and internationally.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/west-newton-presents-behind-the-screen-sinners/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Film and Media,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194351
CREATED:20260206T170241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170241Z
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SUMMARY:Pro Arte presents Salon Series: Czech Please!
DESCRIPTION:Salon Series: Czech Please!\nSunday\, February 8\, 3:00 pm\nEscape the February doldrums for an afternoon at The Allen Center with Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra. Take a trip to Prague\, with Anton Reicha’s Wind Quintet in D\, composed in 1818. Reicha\, a friend of Beethoven\, was one of the first composers to popularize this ensemble. Enjoy this chamber music concert series\, which features the bass clarinet in Janacek’s Mladi (Youth)\, a charming piece filled with Moravian folk melodies and unbridled joy.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/pro-arte-presents-salon-series-czech-please/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster St\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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