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Newton Free Library presents: Fall Hiking Tips from the Appalachian Mountain Club
ONLINE United KingdomJoin the Appalachian Mountain Club's Bill Cannon and Sue Svelnis for an introduction to the wonderful world of hiking! From a gentle stroll through the woods to a challenging workout with lots of hills, there are so many ways to enjoy nature and so many great places to begin close to home. The AMC will…
Indigenous Peoples Day with Historic Newton
Albemarle Playground 250 Albemarle Road, Newtonville, PA, United StatesThis ceremonial celebration spotlights and celebrates the music, dance, poetry, and the visual art of diverse Native artists that currently live in the Northeast. It will be an outdoor, daytime, family-oriented cultural and spiritual celebration that is open, accessible, and welcoming to all Newton residents and neighboring towns. Stop by Historic Newton’s booth for information…
Newton Free Library presents: 13 Moons and 12,000 Years – Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day
ONLINE United KingdomIn recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day, join Tim Turner, an Indigenous Educator from the Plimoth Pawtuxet Museums, for a unique conversation that explores 12,000 years of Wampanoag history and how communities past and present have adapted and sustained their seasonal, 13-moon lifecycles amid changing natural, social and political landscapes. He will also touch on tribal history specific to the Newton…
Scandinavian Cultural Center Book Talk: “We Share the Same Sky” with Rachael Cerrotti
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesJoin us for a talk with author Rachael Cerrotti about her book We Share the Same Sky: A Memoir of Memory & Migration. It is the story of a granddaughter’s decade-long journey to retrace her grandmother’s wartime escape and weave together the thin threads of family history. In 2009, Rachael Cerrotti, a college student pursuing a…
New Art Center presents: Artist Talk with Julie Beck
New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United StatesIn an unlikely turn of events, Julie Beck became an artist. Starting with a less than mediocre natural artistic ability, a degree in mathematics and a career in design/video editing, a life completely centered around art and painting seemed unlikely. And yet, this talk will prove otherwise. This is a Cinderella story with less gowns…
New Art Center presents: Altares de Dia de los Muertos
New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United StatesNew Art Center proudly introduces Zaira Meneses & Friends as they present: Altares de Dia de los Muertos. This event will include: Altar & Paper Cut Making. View all the work October 31, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM with a special Son Jarocho Music & Day of Dead Celebration starting at 3:00 PM. New Art Center in…
Trick or Treat at the Jackson Homestead
Jackson Homestead and Museum 527 Washington St, Newton, MA, United StatesOn Halloween night, stop by the Jackson Homestead at 527 Washington Street for a selection of classic candies and a coupon so you and your children can return to visit the museum in the future.
Historic Newton presents: The Origins of ‘Our Bodies Ourselves’
ONLINE United KingdomFor 50 years, the book Our Bodies Ourselves has set the standard for frank, informative facts about women’s health care. Hear from Newton-based founding members of the Boston Women’s Health Collective about how they created the first stapled booklet and how their then-revolutionary approach to health care grew into an international bestseller. Why did the…
Newton Nomadic Theater presents: Miss Delta Township
Allen Center for the Arts 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United StatesCan your story be a coming-of-age tale when you’ve already reached a certain age? Miss Delta Township answers that question with a story about trying to fit your fantastical dreams into an ordinary life. We got a tip a few weeks ago about the world premiere of a brand new one woman show by Joanne…
Newton Nomadic Theater presents: Miss Delta Township
Allen Center for the Arts 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United StatesCan your story be a coming-of-age tale when you’ve already reached a certain age? Miss Delta Township answers that question with a story about trying to fit your fantastical dreams into an ordinary life. We got a tip a few weeks ago about the world premiere of a brand new one woman show by Joanne…