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Cherry Street Music Presents Oded Tzúr
Cherry Street Music Presents Oded Tzúr
Monday, September 30 at 7:00 pm New York saxophonist Oded Tzúr performs for one night only at The Allen Center. Tzúr is known for giving his instrument a whole new voice — one that is described by The Guardian as a “unique tenor sax whisper.” Get your tickets for an intimate performance with music from…
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Sheffield Chamber Players presents Open Arms, Open Hearts
Sheffield Chamber Players presents Open Arms, Open Hearts
Sheffield Chamber Players open Season 11 with two works—written almost 200 years apart and on different continents— that tap the deepest corners of your soul while lifting you out of the everyday and into the sublime. Shelley Washington’s 2019 String Quartet Middleground overlays rhythmic grooves with sweeping melodies passing between the four voices. Schubert’s transcendent cello…
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Amherst Early Music Classes
Amherst Early Music Classes
AEM ONLINE Oct. 5 & 6 Sign up now for classes with Sarah Jeffery, Arthur Haas, Martha McGaughey, Marilyn Boenau, and Na'ama Lion! https://www.amherstearlymusic.org/news/aem-online-oct-5-6
FUUSN presents Eleuthera Trio
FUUSN presents Eleuthera Trio
Eleuthera Trio to Perform Concert to Benefit the Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Foundation - The Eleuthera Trio, a Newton-based piano trio (Lois Shapiro, piano, Francine Trester, violin & Julie Reimann, cello), will perform at 3 pm on Saturday October 5th, 2024, at First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton. The concert benefits the PKD Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding…
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Historic Newton presents Hayfest
Historic Newton presents Hayfest
Join us for a free, family-friendly day of fall fun! At Historic Newton's Hayfest, travel back in time to 19th century Newton as you dip candles, press apples, churn butter, play games, and more. Learn more at www.newtonma.gov/hayfest Interested in volunteering to help make Hayfest great? Sign up here: https://form-usa.keela.co/VolunteerHayfest2024
Classical with a Twist – Champions for Change
Classical with a Twist – Champions for Change
The Classical with a Twist series kicks off the 2024-25 season with a relevant and inspiring concert - Champions for Change. Featuring music honoring musical giant and staunch advocate of human rights, cellist Mstislav Rostropovich. This stirring concert will include music performed by Artist-in-Residence- Allison Eldredge, cello; with Max Levinson, piano; and Andres Guerra, guitar.…
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Create The Vote: Candidate Forum
Create The Vote: Candidate Forum
Create The Vote: Candidate Forum Thursday, October 10th On October 10th at 6:30 pm join arts supporters, advocates, and community change-makers for a candidate forum. Hosted at The Allen Center in partnership with the New Art Center and Newton Cultural Alliance in collaboration with MASSCreative, this forum brings together candidates from the 11th & 12th…
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Oktoberfest: A Concert of Drinking Songs for Men’s Choir
Oktoberfest: A Concert of Drinking Songs for Men’s Choir
On offer will be a selection of rousing drinking songs for men's choir, spanning time, place, and genre including Mendelssohn's Opus 50 song cycle. With a special guest appearance by operatic baritone Junhan Choi who will join the men in Schubert's Trinklied D. 75 and sing a set of themed arias. To add to the…
ANMS presents The Lovestruck Balladeers: Wolf Benefit Concert
ANMS presents The Lovestruck Balladeers: Wolf Benefit Concert
Revel in a nostalgic musical journey with ANMS alumnus, Dennis Lichtman and his quintet, as they explore ragtime, jazz, and beautiful songs from around the world.
Cherry Street Music Presents Toe-Tapping Snappy Hot Jazz.
Cherry Street Music Presents Toe-Tapping Snappy Hot Jazz.
440- The Gypsy Jazz Quartet takes over the Allen Center with Toe-Tapping Snappy Hot Jazz. Led by “The Jazzy Violinist” Tomoko Iwamoto, with Jack Clark, clarinet; Jack Soref, guitar; and Gregory Toro, bass; 440 performs their own original tunes as well as those of their inspiration, Django Rheinhart. Join the fun for an evening that…
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Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra presents Treasures of Youth and Age
Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra presents Treasures of Youth and Age
Pro Arte’s 47th season opens with Louisville-based conductor Gabriel Lefkowitz leading an expressive program for the strings, principal clarinetist Ian Greitzer, and principal bassoonist Ronald Haroutunian. In her Canyons, from 2018, Tanner Porter paints nature at its most jagged, imposing, and majestic. A work like no other, Richard Strauss’s vibrant Duett-Concertino features writing so organic,…
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Historic Newton presents Museum Makerdays: Toymaking
Historic Newton presents Museum Makerdays: Toymaking
The school day is over early, and the museum is open! On Newton Public School’s special early release days, stop by Durant-Kenrick House & Grounds to try out a handicraft and make something new to take home with you. This month’s theme is toymaking! Explore the history of the craft and make your own working…
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Historic Newton presents Trick-or-Treat at Durant-Kenrick
Historic Newton presents Trick-or-Treat at Durant-Kenrick
Add Historic Newton to your trick-or-treating route! On Halloween night, stop by the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds to fill your treat bag with candy, a coloring page, and a coupon for a free return visit to the museum.
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Boston Baroque presents The X-tet
Boston Baroque presents The X-tet
Join Boston Baroque for an intimate concert with the X-tet, Boston Baroque's premier period chamber ensemble, in the Great Hall at The Allen Center in Newton, MA. Prepare to be captivated by a diverse selection of works by many rarely-heard female composers of the 17th century. Featuring Soprano Sonja DuToit Tengblad. This program will also include…
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Uncovering Your Home’s History
Uncovering Your Home’s History
Are you curious about the history of your home but don’t know where to start? In this workshop, learn from the lead researcher of our House Marker Program. We’ll guide you through using available resources and creating a matrix of information about a property, and you’ll leave with a toolkit for continuing your own research…
Susan Adler: A Life Seen, A Legacy Remembered
Susan Adler: A Life Seen, A Legacy Remembered
The Allen Center will host a reception for their upcoming exhibit, "Susan Adler: A Life Seen, A Legacy Remembered" on Saturday, November 2 at 6:30pm in celebration of Susan Seidner Adler's life and work. The exhibition of her figure paintings and soft figurines will be on display in The Allen Center gallery from November 2…
Bay Colony Brass presents: Space and Beyond
Bay Colony Brass presents: Space and Beyond
Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton's 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in a wide-ranging concert including Richard Strauss’ Fanfare from “Also Sprach Zarathustra,” Hoagy Carmichael’s “Stardust,” and selections from Gustav Holst’s monumental work, “The Planets.” This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council, a local council that is supported by…
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Chamber Music for Your Cause…
Chamber Music for Your Cause…
Chamber Music for Your Cause… Sunday, November 3, 4:00 pm The Allen Center hosts a concert as part of the Chamber Music For Your Cause concert series. This event is organized by Paulette Bowes featuring Brahms' dynamic Clarinet Quintet and benefitting Shelter Music Boston.