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SUMMARY:The Carroll Center for the Blind presents 14th Annual Walk for Independence!
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the 14th Annual Walk for Independence! \nThe 14th Annual Walk for Independence is happening Saturday\, May 30\, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst (100 Carlson Avenue\, Newton\, MA)! \nThis free event invites you to walk to raise funds for vision loss and celebrate our community coming together to improve the lives of people with vision loss. Attendees will complete a 1\, 2\, or 3-mile walk around the Mount Ida campus\, followed by activities for all ages! \nEvent Timeline:\n– Registration: 9:00 a.m.\n– Walk Kick-Off: 10:00 a.m.\n– Post-Walk BBQ & Activities: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \nEvent Highlights:\n– Free BBQ & Popcorn\n– Accessible Activities\n– Assistive Technology Demonstrations\n– Event Emcee: Sam Seavey\, founder of The Blind Life\n– And more! \nLearn More & Register Today: carroll.org/walk
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/the-carroll-center-for-the-blind-presents-14th-annual-walk-for-independence/
LOCATION:Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst\, 100 Carlson Ave\, Newton\, M\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Friendly,Free Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Carroll Center for the Blind":MAILTO:development@carroll.org
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SUMMARY:Newton Open Studios 2026
DESCRIPTION:Newton Open Studios returns this spring\, celebrating nearly 30 years of connecting artists and the community through a vibrant\, citywide open studios weekend. \nThis year\, approximately 110 artists will exhibit in homes\, private studios\, and group locations across Newton\, with the New Art Center (61 Washington Park in Newtonville) serving as one of the major host sites\, featuring 20 local artists under one roof. Visitors can explore a wide range of artwork\, meet artists in person\, and plan their route using the interactive online map\, with signature red balloons marking each location. \nThe event takes place May 30 and 31st\, Saturday and Sunday\, from 11:00 AM–5:00 PM\, offering a welcoming opportunity to experience Newton’s creative community while supporting local artists and businesses. \nFor more information about attending or participating\, visit the Newton Open Studio website here.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/newton-open-studios-2026/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Various Locations Across Newton\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Family Friendly,Free Event,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Open Studios":MAILTO:info@newtonopenstudios.org
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SUMMARY:Newton Open Studios 2026
DESCRIPTION:Newton Open Studios returns this spring\, celebrating nearly 30 years of connecting artists and the community through a vibrant\, citywide open studios weekend. \nThis year\, approximately 110 artists will exhibit in homes\, private studios\, and group locations across Newton\, with the New Art Center (61 Washington Park in Newtonville) serving as one of the major host sites\, featuring 20 local artists under one roof. Visitors can explore a wide range of artwork\, meet artists in person\, and plan their route using the interactive online map\, with signature red balloons marking each location. \nThe event takes place May 30 and 31st\, Saturday and Sunday\, from 11:00 AM–5:00 PM\, offering a welcoming opportunity to experience Newton’s creative community while supporting local artists and businesses. \nFor more information about attending or participating\, visit the Newton Open Studio website here.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/newton-open-studios-2026/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Various Locations Across Newton\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Family Friendly,Free Event,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Open Studios":MAILTO:info@newtonopenstudios.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T210000
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SUMMARY:Historic Newton Presents 250 Years Ago in Newton
DESCRIPTION:250 Years Ago in Newton\nTuesday\, June 2\, 7:00 PM\nNewton Free Library\nFree\nIf you lived in Newton 250 years ago\, who would have been your neighbors? Where\nwould your children have gone to school? What might you do for a living? In\ncommemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of America\, travel back in time\nwith Historic Newton and explore what life was like around the time of the American\nRevolution. Learn about the experience of a diverse array of individuals in Newton and\nexplore maps and images to immerse yourself in their world. Presented in partnership\nwith the Newton Free Library. Learn more and reserve your spot at\nhttps://newtonfreelibrary.libcal.com/event/16512072
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/historic-newton-presents-250-years-ago-in-newton/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer St\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture and Education,Free Event,History
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SUMMARY:Historic Newton Presents Mellen Bray and the Union Street Historic District: A Newton Centre Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Mellen Bray and the Union Street Historic District: A Newton Centre Walking Tour\nSunday\, June 14 1:00 – 2:30pm\nConstruction of the new train station in Newton Centre in 1890 inspired local resident\nMellen Bray to commission construction of a commercial block that transformed this\nonce quiet village. In addition to retail on the ground floor\, Bray’s building included\nindoor tennis courts\, a bowling alley and a grand hall that became a focal point for\nsocial life in Newton Centre. Who was Mellen Bray and where can we see his impact in\nNewton Centre today? Explore the Union Street Historic District and learn about this\nremarkable inventor\, real estate investor and philanthropist who welcomed the new\ncentury with vision and enterprise. This tour will be led by local history buff Tori\nZissman.\nRegistration is required. Walking tours are $10 for Historic Newton members and $15\nfor non-members. Meeting location will be shared with registrants. Register at\nhttps://events.humanitix.com/mellen-bray-walking-tour.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/historic-newton-presents-mellen-bray-and-the-union-street-historic-district-a-newton-centre-walking-tour/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Culture and Education,History
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SUMMARY:Pro Arte's Conifer Quartet Presents Evergreen
DESCRIPTION:Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra’s resident string quartet\, the Conifer Quartet\, presents an engaging program of music for strings. \nJOHANNES BRAHMS String Quartet No. 3 in B-flat\, Op. 67 \nDMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH String Quartet No. 7 in -sharp minor\, Op. 108 \nFRANZ SCHUBERT Quartettsatz in C minor\, D. 703 \nThe Salon Series is Pro Arte’s chamber music concert series. Each performance features a select handful of musicians from Pro Arte’s cooperative along with occasional guest artists to present musical gems not featured in the full orchestral Ensemble Series. They are a perfect way get to know Pro Arte players better. If you haven’t been to one of these fun concerts\, they are presented in a less formal manner and feature plenty of opportunity to interact with the musicians and to learn more about the music.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/pro-artes-conifer-quartet-presents-evergreen/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster St\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Allen Center,Music
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