Join BFO Artistic Director Alyssa Wang, BFO musicians, and guest artists for an immersive chamber music experience that blends performance with thoughtful discussion, inviting audiences to engage with the music’s historical, cultural, and emotional context. PROGRAM Zara Levina, Kanzonetta Zara Levina, Fantasy on Bashkir Themes Dmitri Shostakovich, Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. […]
Grab a coffee and a sandwich, and join us in our lobby-turned-café for an intimate morning of chamber music. Faculty Alumni Rebecca Hartka, cello, is joined by multi-instrumentalist Curi Inti Cachimuel Amaguaña for an afternoon of indigenous music as Kinti! Kinti is named after the Quechua word for hummingbird, qʼinti — a creature that hovers […]
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 […]
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 […]
Live Music on 2 Stages All Day Long! Follow the Harvest Trail! New this year at the Harvest Fair: the Harvest Trail, a fun way to eat, shop and explore Newton Centre! Follow the trail to participating restaurants and shops throughout the village for grab-and-go fall treats, seasonal specials, shopping promotions and activities for all […]
Each year on the 3rd Saturday in October, people all over the world gather in groups of all sizes in schools, pubs, parks, plazas, and homes to sing and celebrate our common humanity. All Newton Music School is hosting the second annual World Singing Day Newton on Saturday, October 17th. People of all ages, backgrounds […]
Presented annually at the Newton-Wellesley Hospital Gala, the Community Champion Award honors an individual that has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to strengthening the bonds between Newton-Wellesley Hospital and the communities it serves. The award recognizes those whose leadership, service, and advocacy advance the health and well-being of our neighbors and foster meaningful, lasting connections across […]
Dance for a cause with Vibha! Join us for an evening of Garba, Dandiya, music, and community. All ages are welcome, including beginners. Bring family and friends to celebrate while supporting Vibha, a volunteer-driven nonprofit helping underserved children access education in India. Saturday, October 17, 2026, 7–11 PM EDT Newton North High School, 457 Walnut […]
The Seraphim Singers Eric Christopher Perry, Music Director Heinrich Christensen, Organist Chamber Ensemble Animal Requiem Seraphim’s first concert of the 2026-2027 season will give voice to the animals that live with and around us, a magnificent kingdom filled with diversity, vibrant colors, majestic presence, and unique traits. This program will feature Rachel Fuller’s comforting and […]
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