A Collaborative Exhibit with Newton Cultural Alliance at The Allen Center beginning March 28, 2022. Opening reception: April 3, 2022, from 2 to 4 p.m. Masks and proof of vaccination are required for admission. Show closes: May 1, 2022 – A Closing Reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m.

Join Erika Reitshamer for a lecture that examines the extraordinary rise, fall – and posthumous rehabilitation – of the most controversial tenor of the 20th century – Mario Lanza. The name Mario Lanza did not belong in the hallowed halls of great opera singers. He owed his popularity to second-rate Hollywood movies and sang classical […]

Newton Community Pride will host an event to celebrate Newton resident and artist Nancy Schön's contributions to public art. Jim Braude, host of WGBH Greater Boston and co-host of Boston Public Radio, will interview Schön about her life in public art, her inspirations, her process, and her future creative plans. "I've been a big fan […]

Talent pipelines and training programs you may not know about The Commonwealth’s HireNow program sets aside $50 million to help business and nonprofits offer training, or hiring bonuses, or both, to employers who hire job candidates who may need some extra training or skills. But where can employers find the talent and training this program […]

George Wein: Newton’s Jazz Master Date: 03/31/2022 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Virtual Meeting Newton, Massachusetts 02459 Add to my Calendar Explore the life and achievements of Newton native George Wein (1925-2021), founder of the Newport Jazz Festival, pianist, bandleader, educator, nightclub proprietor and producer of concerts and festivals worldwide, in this talk by jazz […]

Join jazz critic and Newton resident Bob Blumenthal for program on the life and achievements of George Wein (1925-2021), the founder of the Newport Jazz Festival. A Newton native, Wein was a pianist, bandleader, educator, nightclub proprietor and producer of concerts and festivals worldwide. Named a Jazz Master by the National Endowment of the Arts […]

A handmade bowl. A simple meal. A way to give. One of the best evenings in the Pantry year is just around the corner. For now, please save the date. We’ll have more information coming soon…

Come check out Ron Faccenda's band BIG CHIEF as they serve up some tasty rhythm and blues! There's a $10 cover fee, but it includes the music, dancing, AND pizza.  Plenty of free parking.

Open to JCC members and the entire community! Registration required. JCC Solomonika needs our help. Lace up your sneakers and join us for a morning of dancing and movement in support of Ukraine. This event will raise funds for the JCC Solomonika in Dnepro, Ukraine, Boston's sister city. Refugees here are in dire need of […]

Join a Vigil for Peace Ukrainian President Zelensky asked the people of the world “… to stand against the war,” he said. “From this day forward, show your standing. Come from your offices, your homes, your schools and universities. Come in the name of peace. Come with Ukrainian symbols to support Ukraine, to support freedom, to support […]

Join host Bob Dallas and house band (including Chris Stovall Brown, Dave Sag, Bob Vabulas) as they welcome the BEST the New England blues scene has to offer. Guest artists appear every week - Willie J. Laws & Malcolm Stuckey, Toni Lynn Washington, John Juxo, Sax Gordon, Ed Scheer, Randy Bramwell, Mario Perrett, Johnny Blue […]