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Every Photo Tells A Story by Newton’s Own Cheryl Clegg

Every Photo Tells A Story by Newton’s Own Cheryl Clegg

New to her series, The Endangered Lobstermen, a series of portraits depicting the men, women, and children who lobster fish off the coast of Maine. The lobstermen face the risk of losing their livelihood and way of life due to changes and challenges in the lobster...

Evening Trivia Starts in September at the Cooper Center

Evening Trivia Starts in September at the Cooper Center

“Games with James” trivia will take place every Monday evening, starting September 14. Come alone or with a friend or two, and we will seat you with other individual participants. Arrive between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. for pizza; trivia begins at 6:30. Event fee: $5, which...

August on the Cape: Walk to the Beach, Exhale, Repeat

August on the Cape: Walk to the Beach, Exhale, Repeat

August on the Cape is pure magic: quiet beaches, warm days, and that easy pace that makes you forget what day it is. We still have a few prime weeks available at our Harwich Port home, just a short walk to the beach. The wooded path to the beach is just three houses...

School Supply Drive Through August 15

School Supply Drive Through August 15

This drive, held in coordination with Newton Public School social workers and others, helps ensure that all kids can start the school year off with essential school supplies. Last year, we were able to provide backpacks and other supplies to more than 150 students....

2026 Welcome to Newton Welcome Guide

2026 Welcome to Newton Welcome Guide

The City of Newton has introduced Welcome to Newton, a resource created to help newcomers find their bearings and begin exploring all the great things the city provides. A new Welcome to Newton guide is now live on the City’s website, offering a one‑stop hub for...

Summer in the Garden for Everyone

Summer in the Garden for Everyone

Newtonville Books and Spark Newton are partnering to celebrate the beauty of the garden on the Newton Centre Green with Summer in the Garden for Everyone, a free event series inviting visitors of all ages to explore, enjoy, and connect with this beloved public space....

An Hour of Musical Oddities

October 8 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Frank King’s lecture will include an eclectic collection of short, amusing pieces of music from 19...

Dance through the Decades with the Love Dogs

October 8 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The band will play terrific danceable tunes from the 1940s, ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s! With...

Democracy, If We Can Keep It

October 8 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Beacon is bringing Danielle Allen–noted Harvard professor and public policy expert–to Newton...

Free Trial Class: Watercolor Wonder

October 9 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Hi parents! If you are still looking for a creative, nurturing art program for your child this fall,...

Newton Theatre Company Presents: PARADE

October 9 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Newton Theatre Company presents “Parade”—the heart-wrenching, Tony-winning musical abo...

Berserk: a Viking Festival for All

October 10 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
BERSERK RETURNS! Sharpen your axes and gather your clan—BERSERK, our epic Viking festival, is stor...

Screening: The Love That Remains

October 10 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
The Love That Remains (original Icelandic title: Ástin sem eftir er) is a story of an Icelandic fam...

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