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SUMMARY:The Allen Center Presents An Uncommon Education
DESCRIPTION:The Allen Center and Historic Newton present a special screening of An Uncommon Education\, a documentary exploring the legacy of Nathaniel T. Allen—right here where his groundbreaking work took place. Learn about Allen’s English and Classical School\, a forward-looking program of study at a time when slavery was still the law of the land and women’s suffrage yet a distant goal.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/the-allen-center-presents-an-uncommon-education/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster St\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Culture and Education,Film and Media
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Cultural Alliance":MAILTO:contact@newtonculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T193000
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SUMMARY:Blue Heron presents Machaut Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Machaut Weekend\nMay 1-3\, 2026\nJoin us for a three-day festival featuring the poetry and music of 14th-century Europe’s greatest poet and composer\, Guillaume de Machaut (d. 1377). We’ll explore the courtly chansons that are the heart of his work\, sample his polytextual motets\, sing the celebrated Messe de Nostre Dame by candlelight in Emmanuel Church’s gothic Lindsey Chapel\, and finish up with a cabaret concert of songs by Machaut and the next generation\, the bewitchingly smoky Ars subtilior. \nCalendar of Events \nOpening Festivities: Keynote\, Performance & Sing-Along\nFriday\, May 1\, 2026\, 7:30 pm\nThe Allen Center\, 35 Webster St\, West Newton\, MA 02465\nTickets: $11.50–$32.50 \nOur celebration of Machaut begins with a keynote talk by one of the world’s leading scholars of 14th-century music\, Anne Stone (CUNY Graduate Center)\, performances of pieces in several of the genres represented in Machaut’s oeuvre\, and a sing-along of the Kyrie from the Messe de Nostre Dame.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/blue-heron-presents-machaut-weekend/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster St\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Heron":MAILTO:info@blueheron.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T180000
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SUMMARY:Blue Heron Presents Cabaret Concert: Machaut & the Ars subtilior
DESCRIPTION:Wrap up Blue Heron’s Machaut Weekend with a program connecting Machaut to the next generation. Late-14th-century Ars subtilior (the “more subtle art”) composers built on his work\, crafting songs about mysterious\, smoky speculators known as fumeurs. Enjoy projected texts and illustrations\, a taste of French food & drink\, and—as an extra treat—learn how to sing and dance a virelai!
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/blue-heron-presents-cabaret-concert-machaut-the-ars-subtilior/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster St\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Heron":MAILTO:info@blueheron.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T213000
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SUMMARY:Newton Baroque Presents Music from 17th Century South Germany
DESCRIPTION:Join Newton Baroque at The Allen Center for a program of 17th Century music from South Germany\, including works by Bertali\, Schmelzer\, Biber\, Capricornus. Susanna Ogata – violin\, Laura Jeppesen – viola da gamba\, Andrus Madsen – harpsichord. \nClick here for Tickets!
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/newton-baroque-presents-music-from-17th-century-south-germany/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster St\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Cherry Street Music Presents Ari & Mia
DESCRIPTION:Sister duo Ari Friedman (cello & voice) and Mia Friedman (fiddle & voice) bring their chamber-folk magic to the stage in a special CD release celebration! Hailed as “strikingly beautiful\, distinctive and exhilarating” (No Depression)\, Ari & Mia weave original compositions with Southern and Northeastern fiddle traditions and the early American songbook into something entirely their own. Don’t miss this wonderful Cherry Street Music performance at The Allen Center! \nClick here for tickets.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/cherry-street-music-presents-ari-mia/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster St\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Allen Center,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T213000
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SUMMARY:The Allen Center Presents Strawberry Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Allen Center presents the Newton Cultural Alliance’s 12th annual Strawberry Festival! This year’s Strawberry Festival reveals Newton’s berry best-kept secrets and the hidden gems of our community. You can expect tasting events with a local sommelier and chocolatier\, signature cocktails\, fabulous music\, and a raise the paddle event and silent auction. Mark your calendars for the year’s most anticipated social soiree!
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/the-allen-center-presents-strawberry-festival/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster St\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Music,Performing Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T213000
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SUMMARY:Strawberry Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL 2026\n\n\n\n\nThe Newton Cultural Alliance is happy to announce this year’s 12th annual Strawberry Festival on Thursday\, May 28th from 6:30 – 9:30 pm. This year’s Strawberry Festival reveals Newton’s best-kept secrets and the hidden gems of our community. You can expect tasting events with wine and chocolate\, signature cocktails\, fabulous music\, a raise the paddle event\, and a silent auction. Mark your calendars for the year’s most anticipated social soiree! Please view our Strawberry Festival website for single tickets and corporate sponsorship opportunities.\n\n\n\n\n Get Your Strawberry Festival Tickets Here
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/strawberry-festival-2026/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster St\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Performing Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Cultural Alliance":MAILTO:contact@newtonculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T193000
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SUMMARY:Cherry Street Music Presents The Black Feathers
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, Welsh folk duo The Black Feathers return to The Allen Center’s Cherry Street Music concert series. Serenading audiences with original songs that feel both modern and ancient\, you won’t want to miss these globe-trotting\, talented troubadours. This Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts program is generously supported by Spark Newton in partnership with The City of Newton. \nClick here for tickets!
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/cherry-street-music-presents-the-black-feathers/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster St\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Allen Center,Music
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