Frank King’s lecture will include an eclectic collection of short, amusing pieces of music from 1928 to 1972, including: • Song medleys saluting the 50 states of the USA, 5 of our greatest baseball players, and the great country music composer Roger Miller • Three funny parodies by Allan Sherman • A Gilbert & Sullivan […]
The band will play terrific danceable tunes from the 1940s, ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s! With sax, piano, guitar, drums, bass, and three vocalists, they’ll cover all the bases. So bring your dancin’ shoes! RSVP
The Beacon is bringing Danielle Allen–noted Harvard professor and public policy expert–to Newton in anticipation of the 2026 midterm elections. In dialogue with student journalists from the two Newton high schools and Newton Beacon reporters, Professor Allen will discuss concrete ways each of us–individually and collectively–can strengthen our democracy for the next 50 years. Democracy […]
Hi parents! If you are still looking for a creative, nurturing art program for your child this fall, we’d love to invite you to check out Sunflower Fine Art Academy. We are a boutique, community-rooted studio proudly serving local families for 10 years, led by two passionate educators: founder Lynn Ma, with 28+ years of […]
Newton Theatre Company presents "Parade"—the heart-wrenching, Tony-winning musical about faith, identity, and the impact of prejudice. "Parade" Music and Lyrics by: Jason Robert Brown Book by: Alfred Uhry Directed by: Brit Garner Music Directed by: Alex Taylor Winner of 3 Tony Awards! "Parade" is a powerful musical based on the true story of Leo Frank, […]
BERSERK RETURNS! Sharpen your axes and gather your clan—BERSERK, our epic Viking festival, is storming back into town on Saturday, October 10th! *Originally scheduled for September 26th, postponed to October 10th due to weather TWO Rival Viking Encampments will take over the front lawn—witness them playing traditional Viking games, and clashing in combat demonstrations throughout […]
The Love That Remains (original Icelandic title: Ástin sem eftir er) is a story of an Icelandic family in which the parents are separating. Anna, an artist, and Magnus, a fisherman, share three children and live in Iceland’s stunning countryside. With wit and depth, auteur Hlynur Pálmason explores a year in the family’s life through […]
BROKE IT? FIX IT! We'll show you how! Fix-It Clinic Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. Sunday, Oct. 11, 1:15 pm - 4:00 pm Fix-It Clinics empower Newton residents to fix for themselves, and are totally no-cost! Bring in a broken household item and a Repair Coach will help guide you through diagnosing and repair. […]
Hi everyone! Happy back-to-school season! If you are still looking for a creative, nurturing art program for your child this fall, we’d love to invite you to check out Sunflower Fine Art Academy. We are a boutique, community-rooted studio proudly serving local families for 10 years, led by two passionate educators: founder Lynn Ma, with […]
Music that unfolds and transforms - from Bach and Schubert to Brahms and Ravel.
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