The Tree Nursery on Nonantum Hill: A Durant-Kenrick Walking Tour
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MADid you know Newton Corner was the site of one of New England’s first commercial nurseries? Put yourself back in time to when the Kenrick family cultivated fruit trees, ornamental trees, and shrubberies. Travel the original acreage of the nursery, see an 1882 Kenrick house, and visit the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds. As nature allows,…
Hyde Community Center presents Summer Series
Hyde Bandshell 90 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA, United StatesThe Hyde Community Center is proud to host its annual summer series featuring family-friendly concerts, movies, theater productions, and cultural celebrations. The community is invited to attend this wide range of events at the Hyde Bandstand. An all-star band of blues/roots, The Charles River Reprobates, plays at 6 PM followed by the movie Luca. The Hyde…
FUUSN Chime Concert
First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton 1326 Washington St, Newton, MA, United StatesFUUSN Chime Concert Saturday, August 10, 5:00 pm Forged by the McShane foundry in 1916, the FUUSN chime consists of eleven bells housed in the tower of the First Unitarian Universalist Society’s historic landmark building. The bells range in weight from 575 pounds to 3,350 pounds, with a combined weight just shy of seven tons.…
Walking Tour: 100+ Years Ago in Auburndale
Walking Tour: 100+ Years Ago in Auburndale Wednesday, August 14, 6:00 pm Did you know that Auburndale was almost called Pigeonville? Historic Newton's newest tour takes you past sites of importance from the 18th through the early 20th century, telling you colorful stories about the people and institutions that shaped the village we know today. You’ll see…
Hyde Community Center presents Summer Series
Hyde Bandshell 90 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA, United StatesThe Hyde Community Center is proud to host its annual summer series featuring family-friendly concerts, movies, theater productions, and cultural celebrations. The community is invited to attend this wide range of events at the Hyde Bandstand. An all-star band of blues/roots, The Charles River Reprobates, plays at 6 PM followed by the movie Luca. The Hyde…
Lunchtime Pop-Ups
Allen Center for the Arts 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United StatesLunchtime Pop-Ups Are Back! Wednesday, August 21st and 28th, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm August 21 will feature Newton’s women-owned businesses, with lunch offered by two new entries on Newton’s food scene — Hungry Ninja (popular Vegan Sushi Salad Bowls) and NaisLee Catering (crowd-pleasing summery lunch menu). Pop-up shops of local women-owned businesses will offer…
Hyde Community Center presents Summer Series
Hyde Bandshell 90 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA, United StatesThe Hyde Community Center is proud to host its annual summer series featuring family-friendly concerts, movies, theater productions, and cultural celebrations. The community is invited to attend this wide range of events at the Hyde Bandstand. An all-star band of blues/roots, The Charles River Reprobates, plays at 6 PM followed by the movie Luca. The Hyde…
Commonwealth Chorale Auditions
First Baptist Church in Newton 848 Beacon St, Newton, MA, United StatesCommonwealth Chorale seeks singers of all voice types who have strong vocal and sight-reading skills. Auditions will be held by appointment on the evenings August 26 and 27 from 6:00 - 9:00 and September 3 and 10 from 5:30 - 6:45.Auditions are held at our rehearsal location at First Baptist Church, 848 Beacon Street in…
Commonwealth Chorale Auditions
First Baptist Church in Newton 848 Beacon St, Newton, MA, United StatesCommonwealth Chorale seeks singers of all voice types who have strong vocal and sight-reading skills. Auditions will be held by appointment on the evenings August 26 and 27 from 6:00 - 9:00 and September 3 and 10 from 5:30 - 6:45.Auditions are held at our rehearsal location at First Baptist Church, 848 Beacon Street in…
Lunchtime Pop-Ups
Allen Center for the Arts 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United StatesNext Wednesday falls right amid the dreaded end-of-summer week when camps are over and Newton's public schools aren't yet open. If you're a Newton parent with kids at home, you may just want to head to the Allen Center on August 28. Enjoy an al fresco lunch on the patio and live music while kids…