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Cooper Center: Accessible Architecture Series, Apr. 2 – 23
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (143+ words) The Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville) will host Accessible Architecture " a series of lectures and small group activities led by Deborah Pierce. The program will take place on four Thursdays in April " April 2, 9, 16, 23 " from 6 to 7PM. Today's homes were designed for…...
Cherry Street Music: The Gingersnap Band, Nov. 22
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (103+ words) Cherry Street Music'will transform its intimate concert hall into a cozy jazz club on Saturday, November 22 at 7:30PM'with'The Gingersnap Band at The Allen Center (35 Webster Street, West Newton). The Gingersnap Band was founded by Newton native (Newton North HS 2001)'Arjana…...
Revolutionary Newton celebrates country’s 250th anniversary
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (630+ words) Pink tricorn hats festooned with shiny stars and fluffy pompoms were unheard of in the 18th century, but on March 28, at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, they were the height of fashion for children attending the Revolutionary Newton program. "That's amazing,…...
Take the 5-minute Newton Electrification Readiness Survey
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (130+ words) If you own a single-family home in Newton, please take this 5-minute survey to help local environmental groups identify non-electric appliance use and better understand residents' concerns. Newton, just like Massachusetts, has a long-term climate goal of carbon neutrality by…...
Newton Family Singers: Music of R.E.M. and the Indigo Girls, May 9
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (221+ words) Newton Family Singers: Music of R.E.M. and the Indigo Girls, May 9Fig City News Newton Family Singers: Music of R.E.M. and the Indigo Girls, May 9 The Newton Family Singers invites you to join them on Saturday, May 9 at 4PM to celebrate the music of…...
Newton South HS Mock Trial Team wins State Championship
1+ week, 1+ day ago (360+ words) On March 20, Newton South's Mock Trial team won the Massachusetts Bar Association's 2026 High School Mock Trial Program, defeating Dover-Sherborn in the final round at Faneuil Hall to take home the state championship. This is Newton South's second Mock Trial state…...
Lewis: More housing won't hurt home's value
2+ week, 3+ day ago (239+ words) If you live in Newton, you're likely a homeowner " and your home's value likely has risen dramatically in the past decade. Many longtime residents now have more than $1 million in paper net worth, much of it tied to their home's…...
The Allen Center: Orli Shaham, Mar. 16
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (103+ words) Enjoy an extraordinary evening with acclaimed pianist Orli Shaham performing in the intimate elegance of the Great Hall at The Allen Center (35 Webster St, West Newton) on Monday, March 16 at 7:30PM. Celebrated worldwide for her grace, subtlety, and brilliance, Ms. Shaham…...
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church: Rise Against Hunger Community Meal Packing Event, Mar. 14
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (102+ words) Registration is open'for the'Rise Against Hunger Community Meal Packing Event at St Mary's Episcopal Church (258 Concord St, Newton Lower Falls) on Saturday, March 14 from 3-5 PM. ' Come lend a hand as we work together to pack nutritious meals for communities in…...
Marking Nowruz, the Persian New Year, in uncertain times
3+ week, 3+ day ago (532+ words) While children happily created crafts, munched on cookies and listened to musicians at the Newton Free Library on March 8, during an event marking Nowruz, the Persian New Year, many families with relatives in Iran also expressed worry and hope, due…...