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FUUSN Music Sunday: Finally On My Way to Yes

First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton 1326 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United States

This service presents music about transformation and change, both personal, healing transformation and being a force for change in the world. There will be a wide variety of songs, including The Times They Are A-Changin', Hejira, Swing Down, Chariot, and a gorgeous setting of James Weldon Johnson’s Sonnet (My heart be brave). The FUUSN Choir...

Free

Palm Sunday Service at The First Church in Chestnut Hill, March 24

First Church in Chestnut Hill 26 Suffolk Road, Chestnut Hill, MA

On Sunday, March 24 at 10:30 AM, the First Church in Chestnut Hill will be holding its annual Palm Sunday Service. The service features favorite hymns and selections from Sweelinck, Davis, and Persichetti on our historic organ and will be followed by coffee, refreshments, and conversation in our parish hall. We hope you can join...

Free

LWVN Topic Meeting on Designating a Cultural District Along Washington Street

Allen Center for the Arts 35 Webster Street, West Newton, MA, United States

The League of Women Voter of Newton will be holding a Topic Meeting to learn about the effort undertaken by Newton Community Pride, the Newton Cultural Alliance, the New Art Center and the Charles River Regional Chamber to make the part of Washington Street which connects West Newton and Newtonville and adjoining streets a designated...

Free

Good Friday Service at The First Church in Chestnut Hill, March 29

First Church in Chestnut Hill 26 Suffolk Road, Chestnut Hill, MA

On Friday, March 29 at 5:30 PM, the First Church in Chestnut Hill will be holding its annual Good Friday Service. The service, which starts with the sanctuary illuminated by candlelight and ends in darkness, is an extended meditation on the events of Holy Week. The First Church in Chestnut Hill is located at 26...

Free

Easter Sunday at The First Church in Chestnut Hill, March 31

First Church in Chestnut Hill 26 Suffolk Road, Chestnut Hill, MA

The First Church in Chestnut Hill will be celebrating Easter on Sunday, March 31 at 10:30 AM. Our Easter service features favorite hymns, our professional quartet performing Worthy is the Lamb from Handel’s Messiah, and a trumpet soloist accompanying our historic organ. We welcome you to celebrate with us. The First Church in Chestnut Hill...

Introduction of Orienteering – Free Clinics

Auburndale Park 104 West Pine Street, Auburndale, MA, United States

Join Newton Conservators and the Newton Parks. Recreation, & Culture Department for a free “Introduction to Orienteering Clinic.” What is orienteering? It’s like a hike and scavenger hunt mixed into one. Participants use a detailed map to navigate through the trails looking for specific orienteering controls. There will be two FREE introductory sessions on Saturday,...

Free

Community Document Shredding & Drug Take-Back Day

Newton Resource Recovery Center 115 Rumford Avenue, Auburndale, MA

If you have personal documents you’d like to shred, make an appointment for the “Community Document Shredding and Drug Take-Back Day” on Saturday, April 13 at the Newton Resource Recovery Center, 115 Rumford Avenue in Auburndale, Mass. This event is open to all Newton residents for RESIDENTIAL materials only (no business materials). Staples and paper...

Event Series Under the Canopy

Under the Canopy

Boston University Dance Theatre 915 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA, United States

A multi-media dance performance at Boston University featuring performers from Newton and surrounding areas. Centered on the endurance of inspiration in the wake of pain, Under the Canopy weaves together stories of loss and resilience from members of the artistic community. Through film, original sound score, dance, physicality, and prose, Joanie Block creates a world...

$25
Event Series Under the Canopy

Under the Canopy

Boston University Dance Theatre 915 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA, United States

A multi-media dance performance at Boston University featuring performers from Newton and surrounding areas. Centered on the endurance of inspiration in the wake of pain, Under the Canopy weaves together stories of loss and resilience from members of the artistic community. Through film, original sound score, dance, physicality, and prose, Joanie Block creates a world...

$25
Event Series Under the Canopy

Under the Canopy

Boston University Dance Theatre 915 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA, United States

A multi-media dance performance at Boston University featuring performers from Newton and surrounding areas. Centered on the endurance of inspiration in the wake of pain, Under the Canopy weaves together stories of loss and resilience from members of the artistic community. Through film, original sound score, dance, physicality, and prose, Joanie Block creates a world...

$25

Run of the Charles: Boston’s Premier Paddling Race

The Run of the Charles, Boston’s premier paddling race, returns on Saturday, April 27 and race registration is OPEN NOW! Paddlers from across New England are beginning to register for this famed event. From experts to novices, individuals to corporate relay teams, all are welcome. Kicking off the paddling season, the event is the largest...

Woodwinds and Brass Showcase

All Newton Music School 321 Chestnut Street, West Newton, MA, United States

Join us for a wonderful afternoon concert showcasing our talented teaching artists: Kate Davison, flute; Alessandro Cirafici, oboe; Richard Shaughnessy, clarinet; Devon Nelson, bassoon; Hannah Messenger, French horn; David Stevens, saxophone; and Grant Randall, trombone. Come and experience a range of musical genres, from classical to jazz, all performed by a wonderful compilation of ANMS...