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Artist Talk with Gene Mackles Thursday, October 29, 7:00 PM, The Allen Center Calling all art lovers! Meet the artist, Gene Mackles, and hear him speak about his work, inspiration, and process. Enjoy light refreshments and take in Mackles’ paintings in the upstairs and downstairs galleries at The Allen Center. Many of Mackles’ paintings capture…
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Get into the spirit of Halloween! Gothic songs of Franz Schubert, full of ghostly spectres, terrifying demons, and shadowy doppelgangers. We'll also explore chilling tales of spirits, imps, and murder most foul, including Benjamin Britten's remarkable "Ballad of Little Musgrave and Lady Bernard". Solos by tenors Connor Vigeant and Henri Youmans, as well as pianist…
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This concert features astonishingly vibrant and expressive sonatas from Pachelbel’s richest published chamber collection, Musikalische Ergötzung—works that rival even Biber. Susanna Ogata and Jesse Irons will reveal how much more there is to Pachelbel than the Canon. Susanna Ogata, Jesse Irons - violin, Andrus Madsen - keyboard Located at The Allen Center, 35 Webster St.…
Free – $35.00
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The Monstrous Viking Age: a Halloween Special In the Viking age, monsters and other dreadful entities roamed the world of humans. These were not ethereal spirits wearing white bedsheets, but horrific physical entities that destroyed those that crossed their path in a most gruesome way. Vikings and Icelanders well into the modern era prepared themselves…
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Join us for an educational session at our Information Day at the Carroll Center for the Blind on Tuesday, November 3, from 10 a.m.–12 p.m.! We invite individuals who are new to vision loss to learn more about the Carroll Center and our services, as well as professionals interested in supporting individuals who are blind…
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Historic Newton Presents Election Day Kids Crafts Date: 11/03/2026 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave. Newton, Massachusetts 02458 As a special treat while schools are closed on Election Day, the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds is open with activities! In addition to exploring our hands-on exhibits, you’ll make a mini…
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Your Attention Please Wednesday, November 4, 6:30 PM West Newton Cinema You’re invited to a special screening of “Your Attention Please”, a film about parents, educators, and young people fighting back against Big Tech—and building something better for our kids. This isn't a doomsday doc. It's hopeful, honest, and it sparks real conversations about the…
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Bach to Folk Duo Fri - Nov 6, 2026 - 6:30pm EST All Newton Music School Tickets: Free Eras of music are not as defined as they seem, often intertwining, overlapping, and influencing one another more than we realize. Come join us for an evening of inspiring historical connections between baroque and folk music! Hannah…
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The Carroll Center for the Blind’s 90th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, November 7, 1:00 - 4:00 PM The Carroll Center for the Blind’s 90th Anniversary celebration will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, with an Open House from 1:00–4:00 p.m. at our campus, located at 770 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458. This free community event…
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Symphonic Sketches Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Second Church in Newton United Church of Christ, 02465 Program: Fanfare from Sinfonietta – Leos Janacek, arr. Sauer Trauermarsch, from Symphony No. 5 – Gustav Mahler, arr. Allen Scherzo, from Symphony No. 4 – Anton Bruckner, arr. Johns INTERMISSION Symphony in Brass – Eric…
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3rd Annual Newton Children’s Book Festival November 15 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Meet 100+ Children’s and Young Adult Book Creators Celebrate the joy of reading at the 3rd Annual Newton Children’s Book Festival! This free, family-friendly event brings together more than 100 authors and illustrators of children’s and young adult books, offering young…
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What kind of world are we leaving for the next generation? In a time of mounting climate anxiety and geopolitical uncertainty, it is easy to feel that the system is failing. But while the headlines focus on extraction and conflict, there is a Plan B being engineered by communities in the places you'd least expect,…
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Pushback: Films of Defiance With Professor Julie Levinson About the Series What can a single individual do to push back against oppression or abuses of power? The films in this series offer rousing answers to that question through the stories of characters who, defying the odds and the prevailing winds, refuse to resign themselves to…
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Ingrid Christensen – Becoming the Artist You Are Meant to Be Professional Development Presentation by Newton Art Association There’s such an array of styles and genres of art that finding your place in the art world can feel overwhelming. We can fall into the trap of chasing styles that turn out to be both unproductive… |
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2 events,Japanese lifestyle retailer MUJI is celebrating the opening of its newest Massachusetts location at The Shops at Chestnut Hill with a two-day grand opening celebration on November 21 and 22. The weekend festivities will include a Saturday ribbon-cutting ceremony and traditional Japanese taiko drum performance, along with complimentary treats, giveaways, exclusive opening offers, and activities…
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Newton resident Ruth Hertzman-Miller and 14 other composers present a suite of new pieces for saxophone quartet, performed by the JADE saxophone quartet (Jonghwan Kim on soprano sax, Duan Hong on alto sax, Elise Hill on tenor sax, and Ana Díaz Asencio on baritone sax). The Global Composer Project “Café Gherkinforke” is an international project…
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3 events,Japanese lifestyle retailer MUJI is celebrating the opening of its newest Massachusetts location at The Shops at Chestnut Hill with a two-day grand opening celebration on November 21 and 22. The weekend festivities will include a Saturday ribbon-cutting ceremony and traditional Japanese taiko drum performance, along with complimentary treats, giveaways, exclusive opening offers, and activities…
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Zamir Chorale of Boston Presents Open Sing of Handel's Judas Maccabaeus Sunday, November 22 • 3 PM - 5 PM Newton City Hall War Memorial Auditorium Choral singers of all levels: Join members of Zamir Chorale of Boston in an Open Sing of Handel's Judas Maccabaeus! Listeners welcome! We invite choral singers of all levels…
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Whether you're a lifelong lover of classical music or attending your first choral concert, Commemorate and Remember offers an unforgettable musical journey. Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem is music of extraordinary beauty and consolation. Rooted in Gregorian chant and enriched by luminous French harmonies, it moves from quiet prayer through moments of intensity to the radiant serenity…
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Holiday Painting and Card Workshop Tuesday, December 1, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM In this New Art Center workshop create beautiful holiday watercolor cards and/or paintings of winter landscapes, the night sky, holly berries or come with your own ideas and inspirations. All levels welcome although some familiarity with using watercolor is recommended. Bring your…
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SMALL BUT MIGHTY Artist Reception Thursday, December 3rd, 7:00 PM, The Allen Center Join us for an artist reception celebrating SMALL BUT MIGHTY, a group exhibition by River Street Artists of the Waltham Mills Artist Association. These works may be small in scale, but together they speak to something much larger: the importance of making,…
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With two Newton musical ensembles, The Highland Glee Club and Bay Colony Brass. One beautiful Holiday Pops concert! Sleigh Ride, Eight Candles for Chanukah, selections from The Nutcracker, White Christmas, audience singalong....all in in the exquisite atmosphere of Newton's Second Church. Complementary post-concert punch reception with holiday treats! Skip the trafficky ride into town and…
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Cherry Street Music Presents Classical With a Twist: Musical Tributes Sunday, December 6, 3:00 PM, The Allen Center Welcome back to The Allen Center for a fun-filled afternoon of musical favorites! Cherry Street Music Artistic Director Allison Eldredge has curated a creative program celebrating musical icons across genres. Enjoy memorable melodies spanning Dolly Parton to…
$30 – $45
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