Cherry Street Music, the chamber music program of The Allen Center presents Lift Every Voice: A Juneteenth Musical Celebration featuring the Howard University Gospel Choir, with a guest appearance by singer Donna McElroy. Join us at The Allen Center on Thursday June 19th at 4pm to honor Juneteenth and the rich history and culture it represents. Don't miss out on this…

Join the Newton Cultural Alliance for a conversation with Michael J. Bobbitt, Executive Director of the Mass Cultural Council, this Monday at The Allen Center. In collaboration with Newton Community Pride and other local arts organizations and cultural leaders, we will host a fireside chat about the future of arts and culture. Don't miss this opportunity to engage in a…

The Newton Cultural Alliance is happy to announce this year's 11th annual Strawberry Festival on Thursday, May 29th. A celebration of deeply rooted community, the Strawberry Festival will include a rich harvest of local music, art, and cherished time with friends. Enjoy a light dinner, refreshing drinks, and two exciting ways to give back: Raise the…

Benefit Event: 14th-Century Avant-garde $100.00 - $500.00 including fees Benefit Event: 14th-Century Avant-garde An intimate performance and reception supporting Blue Heron May 4, 2025, 7pm The Allen Center 35 Webster St, Newton, MA 02465 Medieval music sounded remarkably modern in the hands of forward-thinking composers like Guillaume de Machaut, Jacob Senleches, and Johannes Suzoy. Their…

Join us for Open Gallery Hours featuring the stunning paintings of Dinorá Justice at The Allen Center. Come and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of "Seeing As We Are." Gallery Open Hours: Thursdays, May 1, 8, 15 from 12-2 pm For more information: www.newtonculture.org/gallery

A Pop-Up Open Rehearsal Tuesday, April 15th, 7pm The Allen Center Cherry Street Music in collaboration with Lydian String Quartet presents a Pop-Up Open Rehearsal at The Allen Center on Tuesday, April 15th at 7:00 pm. This event is an Open Rehearsal of "seeking all that's still unsung," a Chamber Music America commission written for…

Attachment On View Now through April 15 Artist Kathryn Geismar presents an exhibition in The Allen Center's main gallery through April 15th. Attachment is the third exhibit in the "Women Seeing Women" series, curated by NCA Board member Peter Vanderwarker. Kathryn Geismar is an artist and psychologist who lives and works in Somerville, Massachusetts. Her…