Established in 1781 as part of Newton's Second Parish Church, West Burying Ground is the resting place for some of the city’s earliest residents. Learn about these residents as well as the shifting iconography and material culture of New England's burying grounds throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Free but you must register in advance…

The Monologue Project: Renters Edition We are thrilled to be bringing back The Monologue Project for its fourth iteration. This project provides an opportunity for a specific subset of the population of Newton– this year, people who rent their homes in Newton– to come together and make their voices heard in a supportive and enjoyable…

Please register here. Local authors are the backbone of the writing community and those writing within and for the LGBTQ+ community are especially important. Join us for a conversation with Bren Bataclan, Anna Burke, Federico Erebia, Jane C. Esther, and Sarah Jean Horowitz as they discuss their books, their writing and the impact they have on…

July 8, 9, and 10, 2022.. save the dates! We'll warm-up for our in-person Festival (August 7-14, 14-21, in Bethlehem, PA) with a 3-day ONLINE Summer Festival! Join us on July 8, 9, and 10 for any mix you like of three class sessions per day, with an international faculty, and a lecture by Yvonne…

The 7th Annual Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts July 22 – 24, 2022 20+ Performances – 4 Stages – 3 Days The 7th annual Linda Plaut Newton Festival of the Arts will span many facets of arts and culture including several genres of music from blues to baroque, classical guitar to R&B, and opera to jazz. The…

The 7th Annual Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts will be held July 22 – 24, 2022 Multiple Stages – Several Village Locations Performer Proposal Application Now Open!

The 7th annual Linda Plaut Newton Festival of the Arts will span many facets of arts and culture including several genres of music from blues to baroque, classical guitar to R&B, and opera to jazz. The Festival has served as a catalyst for the cultural life in the city since 2015 and has been a showcase of Newton’s…

Please register here. Join Amalie Howard, Alisha Rai, Annika Sharma and Madi Sinha for a panel discussion about their journeys to becoming published authors, given their Indian backgrounds. Whether they were born in the U.S. or elsewhere, find out how their heritage has influenced their writing, characters, publishing power and fan base. Amalie Howard is a USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling novelist of “smart, sexy,…