AEM presents Practical Musicianship and Music Theory for Early Musicians
2025-05-12 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-05-19 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-05-26 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-06-02 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-06-09 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-06-16 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-06-23 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-06-30 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) and 3 more dates | MA
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

Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts
2025-05-17 08:00 - 2025-06-29 17:00 | MA
🎶 10th Annual Linda Plaut Newton Festival of the Arts 🎶
May 17 – June 29, 2025
The Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts celebrates our local musicians, artists, thespians and creatives for 6 weeks this year with events supported by Newton Community Pride grants. Join us as the City comes alive with music, color, and creativity at various venues throughout Newton.

Suzuki School presents Multicultural Festival 2025!
2025-05-17 14:00 - 18:00 | Suzuki School of Newton, 1615 Beacon St, Waban, MA, 02468, United States
Suzuki Newton’s Multicultural Festival 2025
Join us for an afternoon of music, art, food, and community at the Suzuki School of Newton on Saturday, May 17, 2025!
📍 Location: 1615 Beacon St., Waban, MA 02468
🕑 Time: Festivities kick off at 2:00 PM and continue throughout the afternoon.
🎶 Music Performances:
The afternoon begins with Folk Baroque at 2:00 PM, followed by the dance rhythms of Salsa y Control, and performances by the talented Suzuki Violin Students.
🖼️ Intergenerational Art Show:
Celebrate creativity across ages with an exhibit featuring artwork from Suzuki Preschoolers alongside local Newton artists from the Newton Art Association and Newton Watercolor Society!
🏫 Preschool Open House:
Families with young children are invited to tour the classrooms, meet our teachers and director, and learn about our Suzuki Preschool community.
🍽️ International Potluck:
Bring a favorite family dish to share and experience the world through food. Please include a card listing ingredients and possible allergens to ensure everyone can enjoy safely.
🌟 Admission:
This event is free and open to the public! Kids and adults of all ages are welcome to come celebrate our Newton Community! Bring a blanket or lawn chair and spend the afternoon making memories with us.
#SuzukiSchoolofNewton #MulticulturalFestival

10th Annual Linda Plaut Newton Festival of the Arts
2025-05-17 19:00 - 21:00 | MA
🎶 10th Annual Linda Plaut Newton Festival of the Arts 🎶
May 17 – June 29, 2025
We are excited to announce that the Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts will celebrate our local musicians, artists, thespians and creatives for 6 weeks this year with events supported by Newton Community Pride grants. Join us as the City comes alive with music, color, and creativity at various venues throughout Newton.
Festival of the Arts Kick-Off Event
Saturday, May 17th, 7 pm – 9 pm at the City Hall War Memorial Auditorium
Bring your cowboy boots and hats and get ready to two-step the night away to the tunes of Surefire Band!
Free & Open to All! Registration is suggested but not required.

New Art pARTy 2025
2025-05-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Garage B, 1420 Soldiers Field Rd, Brighton, Massachusetts, 02135, United States
Join us for a celebration of art, culture, and community.
The New Art Center’s Gala is more than a celebration—it’s an opportunity to directly support local artists and ensure that art continues to thrive in our community.
At the heart of this event is our exclusive art auction, featuring an incredible selection of works from talented local and regional artists. Whether you’re an avid collector or simply passionate about the arts, this is your chance to acquire unique pieces while making a meaningful impact. Every bid helps sustain our mission to provide accessible arts education and creative programming for all.
Your support makes a difference! Purchase your ticket to join us for an unforgettable evening, or take your commitment a step further by becoming a sponsor—a powerful way to champion the arts and gain meaningful visibility in our vibrant community.

Historic Newton presents the Newton House Tour
2025-05-18 12:00 - 17:00 | Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MA, 02458
Welcome to Historic Newton’s Newton House Tour! Each year, Historic Newton presents the Newton House Tour to showcase historic homes in the city. Each private residence is carefully selected by a committee to exhibit how homeowners have made creative renovations and interesting interior design choices that add to the life of a historic structure. You’ll come away with a greater appreciation for historic homes and inspiration for your own projects!
This is the 42nd annual Newton House Tour, and all proceeds benefit Historic Newton’s mission.
Event begins at 12 noon, but in-person ticket sales and wristband pick-up begins at 10AM.

Commonwealth Chorale presents Community and Connection
2025-05-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Church of the Holy Name, 1689 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Community and Connection

Sunday May 18, 2025 at 4pm
Aaron Copland, selections from Old American Songs
Nathaniel Dett, The Chariot Jubilee
Alice Parker, folk song and spiritual arrangements
Fred VanNess, tenor
David McFerrin, baritone
with chamber instrumental ensemble and pianoA Commonwealth Composer Concert

Experience community and connection through the diversity of American folk songs! We can all connect on different levels with what folk songs are about: work and labor, losing or gaining freedom, personal and social tragedies, joy and romance, historical events and movements, faith and spirituality, social or political issues, and the ups and downs of everyday life. Folk songs also provide connections across generations, by celebrating cultural and ethnic heritages or inspiring social activists. The music of Copland, Dett, and Parker explores many of these themes.
In his Old American Songs Aaron Copland arranges American folk songs that feature the pioneer experience, the vastness of America’s natural landscapes, political commentary, and the simple pleasure of entertaining children. Some consider his arrangements to be the characteristic sound of American music.
Nathaniel Dett’s significant and diverse musical legacy includes arrangements of African American spirituals. These arrangements fuse the simple, profound messages of these uniquely American folk songs with the European romantic classical music tradition. Inspired by the spiritual Swing Low Sweet Chariot, Dett’s The Chariot Jubileeexemplifies his blending of these two traditions. The interplay between the chorus and the tenor soloist, along with the dynamic orchestration, creates a powerful and uplifting musical experience celebrating our common humanity.
This season’s Commonwealth Composer is Alice Parker. In her many decades as a composer, she composed a wide variety of music. However, she is especially well known for her classic arrangements of American folk songs, folk hymns, and spirituals. Her love of family and community is reflected in these arrangements. As she told NewMusic USA, “When we sing something perfectly lovely together … and it really clicks, you have this marvelous feeling of brotherhood in the room. We are all human beings. We are all feeling this emotion together at the same time. And this is uniting us. We are not separate.”
Join us to experience music representing a rich mix of collective memory, cultural identity, and emotional expression, reflecting the diverse and evolving narrative of American life.

Fred VanNess, tenor

David McFerrin, baritone

A Far Cry 2025 Spring Soirée
2025-05-20 19:00 - 21:00 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465, United States
We are pleased to invite you to our 2025 Spring Soirée. Together, we’ll celebrate the end of another fantastic season at A Far Cry and unveil what we’re dreaming up for the future.
Featuring highlights such as:

A special interactive performance by the Criers, showcasing new initiatives and musical teasers for the 2026-2027 Season and beyond

Outdoor cocktail hour & generous hors d’oeuvres

Fabulous auction items, dessert under the stars, and more!

The Strawberry Festival
2025-05-29 18:30 - 21:30 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465, United States
The Newton Cultural Alliance is happy to announce this year’s 11th annual Strawberry Festival on Thursday, May 29th. A celebration of deeply rooted community, the Strawberry Festival will include a rich harvest of local music, art, and cherished time with friends. Enjoy a light dinner, refreshing drinks, and two exciting ways to give back: Raise the Paddle and our mini Silent Auction. Please view our Strawberry Festival website for single tickets and corporate sponsorship opportunities.

Love, Life, and Death: Pieces for voice, piano, and viola
2025-06-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Church of the Redeemer, 379 Hammond St, Chestnut Hill, M, 02467, United States
A performance of art songs by composers Michael Berkowitz, Johannes Brahms, Andrew Gretzinger, Ruth Hertzman-Miller, Maru Seng Hkawn, Marcea McGuire, and Yuseok Seol.
Performers: Kayla Kovacs (soprano), Nina Gojcaj (mezzo soprano), Nicholas Alessi (tenor), Alec House-Baillargeon (bass), Marcea McGuire (spoken voice), Andrew Gretzinger (viola), Yuseok Seol (piano)

House Concert with Rising Star Sam Robbins, Cam Olver opens
2025-06-06 19:00 - 21:00 | House Of Play House Concerts, Newton, MA, 02461, United States
Come join us for our next house concert with singer-songwriter Sam Robbins. This is a rare opportunity to be up close with a-soon-to-be-famous contemporary folk musician! Cam Olver will be opening with his unique fingerstyle guitar. You will be welcome in our friendly home. Drinks, snacks, and plenty of joy provided as we connect through music to the larger circles among us.
Sam Robbins is often described as an “old soul singer songwriter” whose music evokes singer songwriters like James Taylor and Jackson Browne. Sam adds a modern, upbeat edge to the storyteller troubadour persona. An avid performer, he has gained recognition from extensive national touring, from sharing the stage with artists like Jason Mraz and Liz Longley, and as a main stage performer at festivals like Kerrville and Falcon Ridge. Robbins has gained a reputation as one of the brightest rising stars in the national folk music community.
https://samrobbinsmusic.com/home
Cam Olver, a Newton based solo guitarist specializing in fingerstyle will be opening. Cam creates intricate arrangements that seemingly defy the capabilities of one instrument and emulate the lavish construction of a full band.
https://camolver.com
To reserve a seat, ASAP, email Susan at houseconcertsnewton@gmail.com. Info will then be sent to you. Suggested minimum $25 donation goes directly to musicians. Doors open at 6:30.

Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra presents Serenade for Strings
2025-06-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Second Church in Newton, 60 Highland St., West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Pro Arte welcomes James Burton, Conductor of the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, for a captivating program of orchestral gems. The concert opens with Elgar’s Serenade for Strings, a lyrical, intimate work brimming with English charm. Next, journey to the heart of Americana with Copland’s beloved Appalachian Spring, a radiant celebration of hope and simplicity. Cooperative member Aron Zelkowicz brings fire and finesse as the cello soloist to Boccherini’s Cello Concerto in G Major, a showcase of Classical-era brilliance and virtuosity. The evening culminates with Dvořák’s Czech Suite, a vibrant tapestry of Bohemian dance rhythms and folk melodies that will leave your spirit lifted. Join us for this richly textured program, where tradition meets inspiration and every note tells a story.
Please note the program change as of May 4, 2025. The premiere of Elana Langer’s When The Sun Came Round For Tea: concerto for trumpet and orchestra has been postponed.

EDWARD ELGAR Serenade for String Orchestra in E minor, Op. 20
AARON COPLAND Appalachian Spring Suite for 13 Instruments
LUIGI BOCCHERINI Cello Concerto No. 3 in G Major, G. 480
ANTONIN DVORAK Czech Suite, Op.39

TICKETS

Suzuki Newton's Advanced Recitals!
2025-06-08 16:00 - 18:30 | Union Church in Waban, 14 Collins Rd, Waban, MA, 02468, United States
Come join the Suzuki School of Newton as we present our most advanced students in recital! Every year we gather to celebrate the hard work of our students who have overcome the challenge of advancing through the Suzuki repertoire with a recital of selected students and pieces. Don’t miss this opportunity to see what is possible with the Suzuki approach to music education!
Sunday, June 8th 2025
4:00pm & 5:45pm
Union Church of Waban
14 Collins Road, Waban, MA 02468

Conversation with Michael J. Bobbitt
2025-06-16 18:00 - 19:30 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465, United States
Join the Newton Cultural Alliance for a conversation with Michael J. Bobbitt, Executive Director of the Mass Cultural Council, this Monday at The Allen Center. In collaboration with Newton Community Pride and other local arts organizations and cultural leaders, we will host a fireside chat about the future of arts and culture. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in a meaningful dialogue about building community in the City of Newton. Please Register below or here for this event.

Lift Every Voice: A Juneteenth Musical Celebration
2025-06-19 16:00 - 18:00 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465, United States
Cherry Street Music, the chamber music program of The Allen Center presents Lift Every Voice: A Juneteenth Musical Celebration featuring the Howard University Gospel Choir, with a guest appearance by singer Donna McElroy. Join us at The Allen Center on Thursday June 19th at 4pm to honor Juneteenth and the rich history and culture it represents. Don’t miss out on this special community event!

Amherst Early Music Festival
2025-06-29 08:00 - 17:00 | MA
Amherst Early Music Festival

June 29- July 13, 2025

Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA

Directed by
Frances Blaker

June 29- July 13, 2025

Music of the German Lands
Week 1 (June 29 – July 6): Central Program, Baroque Academy, Historical Dance, Ensemble Singing Intensive, Lute Society of America
Week 2 (July 6-13): Central Program, Choral Workshop, Medieval Project, and New London Assembly
The 2025 Amherst Early Music Festival offers a bounty of classes, concerts, drop-in sessions, lectures, and opportunities for impromptu music making! Join with friends new and old in celebrating early music and the joy of singing and playing together.
Gain new skills, insights, and inspiration in classes taught by over 60 faculty members from the US and Europe. Amherst Early Music Festival faculty bring their spark, enthusiasm, talent and knowledge to you for an immersive week (or two) focusing on Music of the German Lands from the 11th to the 18th centuries.
Registration is now open!
The Central Program is the heart of the Festival. It is the largest and most varied program we offer, with classes available for most early music instruments, and music ranging from Medieval to Baroque. You can choose the combination of classes that works for you — perfect if, like some of our students, you sing or dance and play an instrument or two. Play in consorts of like or mixed instruments, investigate a new repertory, take a dance class, or begin a new instrument.
Pitch: most classes will be at a=440. Viol-only and most Baroque ensemble classes will be at a=415. Festival tuition is $730 per week. Scholarships and work study assistance is available to students of all ages. See below for details.

Outrageous Fortune with Paul Rishell & Annie Raines
2025-07-09 19:00 - 20:30 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465, United States
Cherry Street Music presents the first in a dynamic series of summer gatherings on The Allen Center patio* on Wednesday, July 9th at 7pm. Join us for a thrilling concert with the Outrageous Fortune jug band, featuring renowned Blues duo Paul Rishell & Annie Raines. Enjoy a fun, relaxing evening at The Allen Center, West Newton’s community hub for Arts & Culture. For more information: www.newtonculture.org
*weather permitting- in the event of rain, the concert will move indoors.

Aston Magna Music Festival
2025-07-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-07-17 19:00 - 20:30 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465, United States
ASTON MAGNA MUSIC FESTIVAL
52nd SEASON!
Daniel Stepner, Artistic Director
July 10 – August 3, 2025
Thursdays: July 10, 17, 24, 31
Allen Center at Newton Cultural Alliance
7:00 pm
Program 1: Thursday, July 10, and Saturday, July 12
Music from Thomas Jefferson’s Library
Geminiani, Balbastre, Arne, Purcell, Mozart, Weber
Sylvia Berry, harpsichord and fortepiano;
Kristen Watson, soprano;
Daniel Stepner, baroque violin.
Program 2: Thursday, July 17, and Saturday, July 19
Late Mozart
Adagio and Fugue, G Minor Viola Quintet, Clarinet Quintet
Daniel Stepner and Julie Leven, violins;
Anne Black and Laura Jeppesen, violas;
Jacques Lee Wood, cello;
Thomas Carroll, basset horn.
Program 3: Thursday, July 24, and Saturday, July 26
From Castello to Canzano
Baroque Chamber Music – Into the 21st Century!
Peter Sykes, Director, harpsichord;
Daniel Stepner, Rafa Prendergast, baroque violins;
Laura Jeppesen, viola da gamba and viola;
Loretta O’Sullivan, baroque cello;
Kelsey Burnham, traverso.
Works of
Dario Castello (1602-1631),
Louis-Gabriel Guillemain (1705-1770),
Jean-Joseph Cassanéa de Mondonville (1711-1772),
Nathan Adam Mondry (b.1991),
Nicola Saraceni Canzano (b. 1991).
Program 4: Thursday, July 31, and Sunday, August 3
Fiddlers Four
Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons”
and music by Purcell, Pachelbel, Legrenzi and Telemann
Julia Glenn, Cynthia Roberts, Gerald Elias, Daniel Stepner, baroque violins
Laura Jeppesen, baroque viola;
Jennifer Morsches, baroque cello;
Anne Trout, bass;
Peter Sykes, harpsichord;
Catherine Liddell, theorbo.
Buy Festival Package
888-492-1283

Hidden Gems presented by Cherry Street Music
2025-07-15 19:00 - 20:30 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465, United States
Cherry Street Music is heating things up this summer at The Allen Center with fun, affordable concerts every Tuesday night, beginning July 15th at 7pm with “Hidden Gems”. Discover the music of lesser-known female composers in a unique concert experience, which will take place in The Allen Center’s intimate performance space, the Great Hall. Explore each composition with commentary by Cherry Street Music’s Artistic Director, Allison Eldredge, cello, who will perform with pianist Max Levinson. During the second half of the program, local singer/songwriter Gaby Dimond joins the duo for a contemporary spin on the concert’s theme, “Hidden Gems”.
