This annual, free, family-friendly event presented by the Indian American Community of Newton features vibrant Bollywood dance and music, delicious Indian food, and a variety of vendors. Celebrate Indian heritage and culture, and enjoy All are welcome!
We're delighted to announce an exciting change to our Indian lunch on August 17. In lieu of the meditation that typically precedes the meal, our partners at FISCO (Friends of Indian Senior Citizens Organization), will welcome the Alzheimer's Association for a talk about how to build brain-healthy habits, plus updates on the latest research. No need […]
A Celebration of Asian Food, Culture & Community
Finnish author Tove Jansson’s 1972 novel Sommarboken (The Summer Book) has been adapted into a stunning film starring Glenn Close. Writing for RogerEbert.com, critic Nell Minow describes it as “a haiku of a movie, conveying profound thoughts about time, memory, loss, and nature through a simplified, meditative, cinematic language of exquisite images and gentle music.” […]
History • Meaning • Divination • Everyday Practice Curious about the ancient symbols of the Norse world? Join us for a full-day introduction to the runes with Behzad "Bear" Bakhshandeh, an initiated Shaman in The Northern Tradition Shamanism Guild and practicing Norse Pagan. Together you'll explore: ✨ The history and origins of the Elder Futhark […]
Historic Newton Hayfest Sunday October 4, 12 noon - 4:00 PM Jackson Homestead and Museum, Free Join us for a free, family-friendly day of fall fun! At Historic Newton’s Hayfest, travel back in time to the 19th century as you dip candles, press apples, churn butter, play games, and more. Registration is not required; stop […]
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 […]
Join us for the 6th AnnualCeremonial Celebration WE'VE MOVED INDOORS! Due to the anticipated rain, we are bringing our celebration indoors to: NEWTON NORTH HIGH SCHOOL 457 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 02460 Click the image to visit ipdnewton.org
What’s this program about? Impressions features pieces that can be connected to a style of art that either influenced the piece directly or was heavily prominent in the region where it was created at the time it was written. Caroline Shaw talks about how she was inspired to write this piece after listening to the […]
Come explore the world of trolls with the Scandinavian Library! Our library volunteer Maya will read a Norwegian children’s book in both Norwegian and English. During the story, littles will have an opportunity to decorate their own Troll to take home! We’ll have coloring pages, markers, crayons, yarn, and assorted bits and bobs to customize […]
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