They're back! Summertime Pop-Ups on the Patio are returning to The Allen Center with the help of All Over Newton! Save the dates for Wednesdays, August 21st and 28th from 11:30 am -2:30 pm, for these fabulous community events with exclusive lunch options, children's art activities, and market shopping. The vendors will be a variety...
They're back! Summertime Pop-Ups on the Patio are returning to The Allen Center with the help of All Over Newton! Save the dates for Wednesdays, August 21st and 28th from 11:30 am -2:30 pm, for these fabulous community events with exclusive lunch options, children's art activities, and market shopping. The vendors will be a variety...
The Allen Center is pleased to host an artist talk with Lou Jones, the photographer behind the exquisite exhibition, The PanAFRICA Project. Hanging now through mid-August in The Allen Center's main gallery the show aims to create a contemporary visual portrait of modern Africa, using photography and advanced technologies to establish a repository of images...
The Black Feathers, a British duo described by Fatea Magazine as “a duo of undeniable talent,” will play in concert on Thursday, June 20, at The Allen Center in West Newton (MA). The British couple Sian Chandler and Ray Hughes intertwine effortlessly to create a genre-defying sound combining elements of folk, roots, Americana, and southern...
A return to Newton! The Black Feathers, made up of Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler first became aware of the magic between them while collaborating on several musical projects, becoming The Black Feathers and life partners in 2012. Americana, Folk, and Acoustic Indie Rock sensibilities coexist comfortably in their musical world, with Hughes’ guitar work...
Celebrate the historic occasion of Juneteenth at The Allen Center as we come together to honor freedom and equality. Immerse yourself in a day filled with arts and culture with live performances by award-winning vocalist Donna McElroy & Cherry Street Music Artistic Director Allison Eldredge accompanied by a live rhythm section. Enjoy the music of...
Celebrate the historic occasion of Juneteenth at The Allen Center as we come together to honor freedom and equality. Immerse yourself in a day filled with arts and culture with live performances by award-winning vocalist Donna McElroy & Cherry Street Music Artistic Director Allison Eldredge accompanied by a live rhythm section. Enjoy the music of...
Public Concert: Event Horizon in partnership with The Allen Center Join Sheffield Chamber Players for Event Horizon, a night of music and more presented in partnership with The Allen Center in West Newton. Get ready for an intimate public performance to close out the 10th season. Event Horizon features Hawa Kassé Mady Diabaté's rustic and...
These two talents are incredible on their own but brought together for the Festival, they form the ultimate dynamic duo of jazz. They will perform a special program dedicated to Duke Ellington’s 125th birthday. Newtonite Dominique Eade, a vocalist, composer, and improviser, merges musical finesse with emotional clarity, earning critical praise and influencing generations of...
Spoken Word - Amanda Shea & Grey Held Amanda Shea is a distinguished spoken word artist, multidisciplinary creator, educator, and advocate, celebrated for her dynamic contributions to the arts and community activism. Her notable roles include hosting BAMSFest and numerous poetry events, leading youth workshops in spoken word, visual arts, and public speaking, and working...
Following up from Part I in January, this program further explores the connection between the Fab Four and one of the all-time great composers. Featuring CSM's Artistic Director and cellist Allison Eldredge, as well as pianist and CSM regular Max Levinson! Joining Eldredge on cello and Levinson at the piano will be guitarist Andres Guerra,...
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...
