Book Talk: Abelardo Morell

Allen Center for the Arts 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United States

Abelardo Morell will speak about his new book, an examination of the photographs he created over the past twenty-five years. Suggested Donation: $20

NCA presents The Strawberry Festival

Allen Center for the Arts 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United States

Save the date! NCA's annual Strawberry Festival returns in June!  As a lover of programming and good-time gathering at The Allen Center you're invited!  This NCA fun-filled social event of the year, rich with camaraderie, live performances, fine food & drink, a chance to support the NCA, and most importantly, mouth-watering strawberries is not to…

The Black Feathers at The Allen Center

Allen Center for the Arts 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United States

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Indie/Americana/Folk Rock duo @theblackfeathersmusic will perform at The Allen Center on Thursday, June 20th! Tickets are available now!  

Event Series Summer Pop Ups

Lunchtime Pop-Ups

Allen Center for the Arts 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United States

Lunchtime Pop-Ups Are Back! Wednesday, August 21st and 28th, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm August 21 will feature Newton’s women-owned businesses, with lunch offered by two new entries on Newton’s food scene — Hungry Ninja (popular Vegan Sushi Salad Bowls) and NaisLee Catering (crowd-pleasing summery lunch menu). Pop-up shops of local women-owned businesses will offer…

Event Series Summer Pop Ups

Lunchtime Pop-Ups

Allen Center for the Arts 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United States

Next Wednesday falls right amid the dreaded end-of-summer week when camps are over and Newton's public schools aren't yet open. If you're a Newton parent with kids at home, you may just want to head to the Allen Center on August 28. Enjoy an al fresco lunch on the patio and live music while kids…

Artist Talk with Lou Jones

Allen Center for the Arts 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United States

Artist Talk with Lou Jones Tuesday, September 17, 7:00 pm The Allen Center is pleased to host an artist talk with Lou Jones, the photographer behind the exquisite exhibition hanging in The Allen Center's ground-floor gallery space. The PanAFRICA Project aims to create a contemporary visual portrait of modern Africa, using photography and advanced technologies to…

Visual Art Exhibit: Bruce Hugh Wilson, Photographs

Allen Center for the Arts 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United States

Visual Art Exhibit: Bruce Hugh Wilson, Photographs Please join us for a very special event in honor of the photographer and friend, Bruce Huge Wilson. His photography work will be on display in our gallery from Sept 26- Oct 25th. There will be an opening Reception on Thursday, September 26th at 6:30 pm. More Info

Cherry Street Music Presents Oded Tzúr

Allen Center for the Arts 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United States

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…

Create The Vote: Candidate Forum

Allen Center for the Arts 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United States

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…

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…

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