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SETTI D. WARREN, MAYOR
Newton CommunityPride
Arts, Culture, Service, Beautification
www.newtoncommunitypride.org
Mayor’s Office of Cultural AffairsLinda R. Plaut, Director
Jeannie Smith, Associate Director [email protected]@newtonma.gov
www.newtonma.gov/culture
Newton Parks and Recreation DepartmentRobert J. DeRubeis, Commissioner
The Festival of the Arts has been recognized by the Massachusetts Cultural Council
and is a joint project of
Executive Board President Ruth L. Barnett Cambridge Savings Bank Treasurer Tom Boyd
Graphic Design: Franklin Marval, Lee Hatfield Webmaster: Tom Boyd
and
Board of Directors Joseph A. De Vito Susan Paley The Village Bank Margaret Ford Raysa I. Ortiz Rockland TrustStanley N. Pearlstein Patricia G. Rand Janet Razulis WholeFoods Market
Board of Advisors Armand Andreassian Bunny M. Aronson Aronson Insurance Joan BrandmahlBarbara Darnell ScinTech Ellen Fisher West Farm Graphics Jo-Edith Heffron Lakshmi Narayan Sally Pian Pat Rand
Consultants Linda R. Plaut Jeannie Smith Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs Madelyn Bell Special Projects
Past Presidents Stanley Gaffin* Russell Stein Steven J. Aronson *Deceased
A 501 (c) 3 not for profit organization
Newton Community Pride Board of Directors
Dear Newton Neighbor:
I am delighted to dedicate the months of April, May and June to the 3rd annual Festival of the Arts in Newton and to share this Calendar of Events with you. This is our opportunity to celebrate and showcase Newton’s talented citizens and organizations and make it a truly citywide event. Nearly all of our arts and cultural organization are participating in almost 100 events that span every art form and I hope that residents and families of all backgrounds will take advantage of this opportunity unique to Newton. Art, music and cultural events are very important to the richness and vitality of a community and to Newton in particular. We have an abundance of talented residents and organizations that contribute to the local and national art, music and culture scene. The extraordinary number of talented people who live here is part of what makes Newton the vibrant and enriching community it is.
The Festival of the Arts will help support our four food pantries and our non-profit arts and cultural organizations so that they may continue their important work throughout the year. It is essential that as a community we continue to invest in helping our neighbors and in ensuring access to culture and the arts for all.
I am grateful to Newton Community Pride and its president Ruth Barnett, along with the staff of the Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs, our generous business community and an engaged volunteer committee who all together have created this amazing Festival of the Arts.
I hope you will join us this spring. Together, let’s experience and discover all that Newton has to offer. With your support, we can keep Newton the kind of community that we value. This Festival of the Arts is a new beginning.
Sincerely,
Setti D. WarrenMayor City of Newton, MA
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ParticiPating OrganizatiOnS
AFP Art ConsultingAll Newton Music SchoolAll That Jazz Dance StudioAllen HouseAmerican Chinese Art SocietyAsian American Leadership NetworkBinh Dinh AcademyBoston Association of Cabaret ArtistsBoston Ballet SchoolBoston Rhythmic Cappella ClausuraCircus SmirkusCommonwealth ChoraleCommonwealth Lyric TheaterCreationDanceCreative Dance Steps StudioCrescendoCrowes PastureDance Currents, Inc.Dance’n FeetFriends of the Newton Free LibraryGreen NewtonHighland Glee ClubHighland JazzHistoric NewtonIslamic Center of BostonJoanne Langione Dance CenterJohn M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of NewtonJohnny’s LuncheonetteKahol LavanLasell CollegeLasell VillageMA State Cricket LeagueMusic for FoodNew Art Center in NewtonNew England Conservatory of MusicNew Philharmonia OrchestraNewton Art AssociationNewton At HomeNewton Baroque
Newton Camera ClubNewton Community ChorusNewton Cultural AllianceNewton Family SingersNewton Free LibraryNewton Nomadic TheaterNewton North High School StudentsNewton Open StudiosNewton Senior Center OrchestraNewton South High School StudentsNewton South Zamaana’s Dance TeamNewton Theatre CompanyNewTVNigun Chamber EnsembleNonantum Neighborhood AssociationOlga Lisovskaya ProductionsPoetry in PlacePro Arte Chamber Music Rotary Club of NewtonScandinavian Cultural CenterSelmadanseSocio-Economic Development Foundation of Boston Inc.Suzuki School of NewtonTemple Shalom of NewtonThe Cay PartyThe Conservatory at HighlandsThe NewtonesThe Paper MouseThe Street | Chestnut HillThe Warriors OrganizationThillai Fine Arts AcademyThinkfolkWaban Area CouncilWaban Improvement SocietyWalden Chamber PlayersWillow Flute EnsembleYCCA - West Suburban YMCA Center for the Creative ArtsZamir Chorale of BostonYosi Karahashi Flamenco
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FRIDAY MARCH 31Lasell College Empty Bowls Night to benefit Centre Street Food Pantry 6-8pm Lasell Collegewww.lasell.edu
SATURDAY APRIL 1 Spring Newton Open Studios11am-5pm Locations throughout Newtonwww.newtonopenstudios.org
SATURDAYS (APRIL 1-29)The Paper Mouse: National Letter-Writing Month12-5pm The Paper Mousewww.thepapermouse.com
SUNDAY APRIL 2Spring Newton Open Studios(See description above)
Highland Jazz presents Strike up the Band2pm Newton South High Schoolwww.highlandjazz.org
MONDAY APRIL 3“Raise the Roof” – a film7pm Temple Shalomhttp://bit.ly/210OW96
“Open Ended” Newton Art Association Exhibit (thru April 29)United Parish of Auburndalewww.newtonartassociation.com
FRIDAY APRIL 7“In Flawed Abundance” (Exhibit thru May 6)New Art Center in Newton 6-8pm Opening Reception; Gallery Hours: Tues.-Sat. 1-6pmwww.NewArtCenter.org
SATURDAY APRIL 8Workshop: Traditional Swedish Tunes with Sunniva Brynnel11am Scandinavian Cultural Center www.scandicenter.org
Night Tree: Folk Sextet with Swedish and Celtic Roots 1pm Scandinavian Cultural Centerwww.scandicenter.org Spring Fling honoring Elizabeth Berg & Wally LambHosts: Hank Phillippi Ryan & NPR’s Tom Ashbrook6:30pm Newton Free Librarywww.newtonfreelibrary.net
Toni Lynn Washington & Paul Speidel Jazz7:30pm Newton Cultural Center at City Hallwww.NewtonArtsCalendar.org
Across the Universe: Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Boston Concert8pm First Baptist Church, 848 Beacon St., NCwww.proarte.org
SATURDAYS APRIL 8, 22, 29Workshop: Collaborative Drawing with Grey Held10am-1pm New Art Centerwww.newartcenter.org
THURSDAY APRIL 13Newton Art Association Demonstration: Artist Lynda GoldbergMonotype Printing with a Press7-9pm Newton Senior Centerwww.newtonartassociation.com
SUNDAY APRIL 16Manha de Carnaval! A Feast of Brazilian MusicWalden Chamber Players4pm Wilson Chapel www.waldenchamberplayers.org
TUESDAY APRIL 18 - FRIDAY APRIL 21Vacation Art Program for Children & Teenswww.NewArtCenter.org
WEDNESDAY APRIL 19Reception: “Open Ended” Newton Art Association (Exhibit thru April 29)United Parish of Auburndalewww.newtonartassociation.com
THURSDAY APRIL 20The Inspired Word Banners (thru April 28)Lasell Villagewww.lasellvillage.org
SATURDAY APRIL 22A Musical Voyage from Vienna to KievFeaturing Olga Lisovskaya and Rupert Bergmann7pm Newton Cultural Center at City Hallwww.OlgaLisovskaya.tix.com
SUNDAY APRIL 23 Highland Glee Club3pm Newton Cultural Center at City Hallwww.highlandgleeclub.com
MONDAY APRIL 24Reception: The Inspired Word Banners4pm Lasell Villagewww.lasellvillage.org
WEDNESDAY APRIL 26Curator Workshop with ICA’s Dan Byers6-8pm New Art Centerwww.NewArtCenter.org/COP
THURSDAY APRIL 27Bouncing Off the Walls: Newton Open Studios Spring Juried Show (thru July 15) Daily including weekends at NewTV Gallerywww.newtv.org
FRIDAY APRIL 28An Evening of Cabaret with singers from the Boston Association of Cabaret Artists7pm Newton Cultural Center at City Hallwww.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival
Runway 2017: Lasell College 7pm Lasell College www.lasell.edu/academics/departments/fashion/fashion-show
Boys and Girls Club Theater Showcase 7pm John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club of Newtonwww.newtonbgc.com SATURDAY APRIL 29Flutes, Fins and Paws by the Willow Flute Ensemble1:30pm Newton Cultural Center www.willowfluteensemble.com
Senior Collections: Lasell College7pm Lasell Collegewww.lasell.edu/academics/departments/fashion/fashion-show
SUNDAY APRIL 30NewtonSERVES9am Newton City Hall www.NewtonCommunityPride.org
Music for Food Benefit/ The Conservatory at Highlands3pm Newton Highlands Congregational Churchwww.musicforfood.org; www.highlandconservatory.com
New Phil Orchestra Family Discovery Concert “Musical Characters”3pm First Baptist Church in Newton Centerwww.newphil.org or (617) 527-9717
MONDAY MAY 1 (see full performance schedule pg. 26-27 ) The Artful Pianos Debut9 locations:Auburndale, Newton Center, Newton Highlands, Newton Upper Falls, Newtonville, Nonantum, The Street | Chestnut Hill, Waban, West Newtonwww.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival
A Conversation with Amy & Sonya Kurzweil7pm Newton Free Librarywww.newtonfreelibrary.net
WEDNESDAY MAY 3Telling Our Stories1-3pm Scandinavian Cultural Centerwww.newtonathome.org
Quilts & Wall Hangings by Peter & Jean Stringham (thru June 28)Lasell Villagewww.lasellvillage.org
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THURSDAY MAY 4 Newton Camera Club Exhibition (thru May 29)5:30-7pm Opening Reception 2nd floor Gallery, Newton City Hallwww.newtoncc.org; [email protected]
Music at Johnny’s Luncheonette: Aunt Mimi Duo: Steven Malatesta & Dermot Whittaker7-8:30pm Johnny’s Luncheonettewww.johnnysluncheonette.com
Barney Levitt (Main Hall) & Eli Portman (Gallery)7pm Newton Free Librarywww.newtonfreelibrary.net
FRIDAY MAY 5YCCA Singers Showcase7pm West Suburban YMCAwww.wsymca.org/ycca
Moliere’s “The Bourgeois Gentleman” or “The Would-Be Hipster” presented by Newton Theatre Company8pm Newton Cultural Center at City Hallwww.NewtonTheatreCompany.com
SATURDAY MAY 6 Official Opening: Festival of the Arts Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition (thru July 31)Curator Talk, Poetry Reading, Guided Tour 11am Newton City Hallwww.NewtonArtsCalendar.org
The Artful PianoWaban Piano Summit with Tim Ray & Dayramir Gonzalez1-3pm Waban Librarywww.wabanimprovement.org
The Artful Piano: Boston Minstrels1pm Newton Center Greenwww.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival
Suzuki School of Newton Advanced Student Masterclass with Thoreau Piano Trio6:30-8pm Scandinavian Cultural Centerwww.suzukinewton.org
Moliere’s “The Bourgeois Gentleman” or “The Would-Be Hipster” presented by Newton Theatre Company8pm Newton Cultural Center at City Hallwww.NewtonTheatreCompany.com
SUNDAY MAY 7The Artful Piano: Cynthia Sanger performs Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue11am Newton Center Greenwww.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival
Highland Jazz presents Newton’s Finest2pm Newton South High School Auditoriumwww.highlandjazz.org (781) 237-1917
Moliere’s “The Bourgeois Gentleman” or “The Would-Be Hipster” presented by Newton Theatre Company2pm Newton Cultural Center at City Hallwww.NewtonTheatreCompany.com
SUNDAY MAY 7 Crowes Pasture Plays Traditional and Original Folk MusicMonique Byrne and Andy Rogovin2pm Newton Free Librarywww.newtonfreelibrary.net
Suzuki School of Newton Student Recitals3pm Scandinavian Cultural Centerwww.suzukinewton.org
WEDNESDAY MAY 10Newton at Home Concert & BrunchFeaturing the Newton Senior Center Orchestra9:30am Scandinavian Cultural Centerwww.newtonathome.org
Quilts & Wall Hangings Reception 4–5pm Lasell Villagewww.lasellvillage.org
Artful Unveiling: a Celebration of The Street’s Artful Piano and Hidden Poetry Installation5pm Green at The Street | Chestnut HillRain date Thursday May 11 5pmwww.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival
THURSDAY MAY 11Music at Johnny’s Luncheonette: Aunt Mimi Duo: Steven Malatesta & Dermot Whittaker7-8:30pm Johnny’s Luncheonettewww.johnnysluncheonette.com
Newton Art Association Artist Demo: Helen Payne – Drawing Women & Scholarship Awards7-9pm Newton Senior Centerwww.newtonartassociation.com
Playwrights Group Staged Readings 7pm Newton Free Librarywww.newtonfreelibrary.net
FRIDAY MAY 12Friends of the Newton Free Library Book & Author Luncheon Featuring Larry Tye and Joseph Finder 11:30am Newton Marriott Hotelwww.newtonfreelibrary.net
The Artful Piano: David Polansky12:15pm Newton Center Greenwww.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival
Angels and Villains presented by Commonwealth Lyric Theater 7:30pm Newton Cultural Center City Hallwww.CommonwealthLyricTheater.com
SATURDAY MAY 13Festival of the Arts Showcase10am-5pm Newton Center Green (Newton City Hall in case of rain)www.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival
Outdoor Ceramic Sculpture Exhibit Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverly Ave., Newton Cornerwww.historicnewton.org
SATURDAY MAY 13The Artful PianoWaban Piano Summit with Alan Rowe and Dominique Eade1-3pm Waban Librarywww.wabanimpovement.org
Newton Has Talent! Sponsored by The Rotary Club of Newton7:30pm Jewish Community Center www.newtonhastalent.com
Commonwealth Chorale presents:“Music of Triumph and Homecoming” 8pm Second Church in Newtonwww.commonwealthchorale.com
Newton Community Chorus“A Celebration of American Composers”8pm First Baptist Churchwww.newtoncommunitychorus.org
Moliere’s “The Bourgeois Gentleman” or “The Would-Be Hipster” presented by the Newton Theatre Company8pm Newton Cultural Center at City Hallwww.NewtonTheatreCompany.com
SUNDAY MAY 14Multi-Cultural Festival (Newton City Hall in case of rain)10am-5pm Newton Center Greenwww.NewtonCommunityPride.org/festival
Pianist Fred Wanger performs an Impromptu Schubertiade 2pm Newton Free Librarywww.newtonfreelibrary.net
Cappella Clausura presents Music for Louie Q4pm Eliot Churchwww.cappellaclausura.org
WEDNESDAY MAY 17 Newton Festival of the Arts Story Slam @ the Newton Free LibraryTheme: Out of the Blue with featured storytellers & audience participation7pm Newton Free Librarywww.newtonfreelibrary.net
THURSDAY MAY 18Reception: “Bouncing Off the Walls” (Exhibit thru July 15) Newton Open Studios Spring Juried Show6:30-8:30pm New TV Gallerywww.newtv.org
Pro Arte Chamber Music Concert7pm Gregorian Rugs and Carpetswww.proarte.org
Music at Johnny’s Luncheonette: Aunt Mimi Duo: Steven Malatesta & Dermot Whittaker7-8:30pm Johnny’s Luncheonettewww.johnnysluncheonette.com
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FRIDAY MAY 19“The Creative Process” Opening Reception (Exhibit thru June 17) 6-8pm; Gallery Hours Tues.-Sat. 1-6pm New Art Centerwww.NewArtCenter.org
David Carrier’s 20th Anniversary at Temple Shalom of Newton Celebration Shabbat6:30pm Temple Shalom of Newtonwww.templeshalom.org
Nigun Ensemble7:30pm Newton Cultural Center at City Hall, www.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival
SATURDAY MAY 20Music in May9-5pm All Newton Music School www.Allnewtonmusicschool.com
The Artful Piano: Waban Piano Summit with Alexei Tsiganov & Nina Ott-Chris Lopes Trio1-3pm Waban Librarywww.wabanimprovement.org
New Art Center Open House1-4pm New Art Centerwww.NewArtCenter.org
Boston Ballet School Newton May Open House3-4:30pm Boston Ballet School www.bostonballet.org
One-Day String Orchestra, Open to All: Play Vivaldi & Bach 4-6pm Newton Cultural Center at City Hallwww.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival
The Artful Piano: Linda Marks & Terry Smith6pm Newton Center Greenwww.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival
Newton Baroque: 18th Century Lieder7:30pm In the Parlor at Second Church in Newtonwww.newtonbaroque.org
New Philharmonia Concert8pm First Baptist Churchwww.newphil.org
SUNDAY MAY 21Waban Village DayFeaturing Brazilian virtuoso Ebinho Cardoso and the Newton Family Singers10am-3pm Waban Villagewww.wabanimprovement.org
Piano Run and Piano Bike Circuit10am Newton Center Greenwww.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival
The Artful Piano: The Newtalians11am Newton Center Greenwww.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival
SUNDAY MAY 21 Historic Newton House Tour12-5pmwww.historicnewton.org
Suzuki School of Newton Advanced Student Showcase2pm Newton Free Librarywww.suzukinewton.org
Newton Dance Concert3pm Newton Highlands Congregational Churchwww.dancecurrentsinc.com
New Philharmonia Concert3pm First Baptist Churchwww.newphil.org
MONDAY MAY 22 Students for a Greener WorldGreen Newton’s student group7pm Newton Free Librarywww.newtonfreelibrary.net
TUESDAY MAY 23Suzuki School of Newton presents “Vibrant Violins Concert”5:30pm First Baptist Church www.suzukinewton.org
Launch party and Reading by Jodi Daynard: “A More Perfect Union”7pm Newtonville Books, 10 Langley Road, NC
THURSDAY MAY 25The Artful Piano: Paula Gannon10am Newton Center Greenwww.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival
Music at Johnny’s Luncheonette: Aunt Mimi Duo: Steven Malatesta & Dermot Whittaker7-8:30pm Johnny’s Luncheonettewww.johnnysluncheonette.com
SUNDAY MAY 28Memorial Day Parade3pm Stepping off at Newton North High Schoolwww.newtonma.gov
TUESDAY MAY 30Dining out in Boston: A Culinary History Featuring Newton Restaurants: Author Jim O’Connell 7pm Newton Free Librarywww.newtonfreelibrary.net
THURSDAY JUNE 1Artists Reception for Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit4-5:30pm Durant-Kenrick House and Groundswww.historicnewton.org
FRIDAY JUNE 2 The James Montgomery Band & Friends7:30pm Newton Cultural Center at City Hallwww.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival; www.givemelive.com
FRIDAY JUNE 2Newton Art Association “New Member Show” (thru June 30)Scandinavian Cultural Centerwww.newtonartassociation.com
SATURDAY JUNE 3Pops Concert & Picnic with the New Philharmonia OrchestraRain date: June 4 11:30am-2:30pm The Street | Chestnut Hill www.newphil.org
Newton Art Association: New Member Show Reception 3pm Scandinavian Cultural Centerwww.newtonartassociation.com
SATURDAYS JUNE 3 - 24June Come and Color: Coloring Saturdays12-5 The Paper Mousewww.thepapermouse.com (617) 928-9898
SUNDAY JUNE 4The Monologue Project presented by Newton Theatre Company3pm Newton Cultural Center at City Hallwww.newtontheatrecompany.com
TUESDAY JUNE 6Exhibition Opening: Wendy Wolfe Fine’s “The Pearl that Slipped its Shell” Revisited(Exhibit thru June 30) 5:30-7pm 2nd Floor Gallery, Newton City Hallwww.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival
THURSDAY JUNE 8Mayor’s Gala Festival of the Arts Reception6:30pm Showcase SuperLux at The Street | Chestnut Hillwww.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival
SATURDAY JUNE 10Suzuki School of Newton Student Recitals3:30-6pm Scandinavian Living Center www.suzukinewton.org
SUNDAY JUNE 11Suzuki School of Newton All School Playathon12pm – 6pm shops at the Street | Chestnut Hillwww.suzukinewton.org
WEDNESDAY JUNE 14Zamir Chorale of Boston performs Awe-Psalm7:30pm Temple Emanuelwww.zamir.org
THURSDAY JUNE 156th Strawberry Festival 5-8pm Allen Housewww.newtonculture.org
Festival of the Arts Sculpture ExhibitNewton City Hall Grounds, thru July 31www.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival
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SaturDaY aPril 1Spring Newton Open Studios (April 1 & 2)Chair: Ellen Fisher11am-5pm Locations throughout Newton. 140 Newton artists invite you to 40 pop-up exhibit/sales in homes, studios and shared spaces all across Newton. Browse or buy fine art and crafts at this festive 2-day event.www.newtonopenstudios.org
Day by Day Schedule
FriDaY March 31Lasell Empty Bowls Night Chair: Professor Deborah Baldizar and Natalie Surmeli 6-8pm Lasell College, DeWitt Hall, 80 Maple St., Auburndale The Empty Bowls Project is a national program created in order to fight local hunger across the US. Lasell College will be hosting an Empty Bowls fundraiser to benefit the Centre Street Food Pantry serving Newton and neighboring communities. Over the past year members of Lasell’s newly founded “Empty Bowls Club” have been meeting once a week to construct and glaze ceramic bowls which will be given to those attending. After picking out your one-of-a-kind ceramic bowl, fill it up with hot soup and enjoy a meal with the community. $10 donation and live music www.lasell.edu
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Highland Jazz presents Strike up the BandChair: Hank Solomon 2pm Newton South High School Auditorium, 140 Brandeis Road, Newton CenterLong a mainstay on the Boston jazz scene, popular Newton pianist and vocalist Paul Broadnax returns to the Highland Jazz series with his regular sidemen, Peter Kontrimas (bass) and Les Harris Jr. (drummer). They are joined by special guests, local favorite vocalist Eula Lawrence and Fred Haas, saxophone.Tix: $18 Advance ($17 seniors, $10 Students); $20 at doorwww.highlandjazz.org (781) 237-1917
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Eula Lawrence
Paul Broadnax
Fred Haas
Les Harris Jr.
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The Paper Mouse: National Letter-Writing Month12-5pm The Paper Mouse, 1274 Washington St., West NewtonRediscover the art of letter and note writingwww.thepapermouse.com (617) 928-9898
MOnDaY aPril 3“Raise the Roof”: A Film 7pm Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., WN Presented with the National Center for Jewish FilmA six time film festival award winner, “Raise the Roof ” documents MassArt professors’ construction of a magnificent, mural-covered wooden Polish synagogue cupola ceiling destroyed by the Nazis. Three hundred six plus 16 equals one amazing accomplishment. That’s the number of students/artisans and countries involved in the construction of an ornate synagogue cupola ceiling. There were once a few hundred magnificent wooden cupola ceilings in synagogues in Poland, but the remaining ones were destroyed by the Nazis. Inspired by images of these exceptional 17th and 18th century houses of worship, Professors Rick and Laura Brown of MassArt and Handshouse Studio, set out to build a replica of the mural covered Gwozdziec synagogue. The Browns finally realized their decade-long dream in 2014. The cupola ceiling was unveiled at the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw. The award-winning movie traces the recreation of the cupola over a few years. See the trailer at http://bit.ly/2njyKwl. In addition to the movie, Rick and Laura Brown and Krista Lima, who served as a Core Painting Leader on the project will answer questions during a panel discussion. The evening which will include a reception will end by 9:30pm.Tix: $10.00 per person, payable by credit card only at http://bit.ly/2l0OW96. Tickets will be sold at the door.
“Open Ended” Newton Art Association Exhibition (thru April 29)United Parish of Auburndale, 64 Hancock St., AuburndaleReception April 19, 7pmwww.newtonartassociation.com
FriDaY aPril 7“In Flawed Abundance” (thru May 6)Presented by the International Encaustic Artists (IEA) and the New Art Center in Newton (NAC)6-8pm Opening Reception; Gallery Hours: Tues.-Sat. 1-6pmNew Art Center in Newton, 61 Washington Park, NewtonvilleThis exhibition explores the riddle of living, the struggle to be content with the moment, with what is. Encaustic painting lends itself perfectly to this concept of here and now. There is immediacy to encaustic which suits an intuitive style of working, and its inherent translucent characteristics readily express a wide range of subject matter. Juried by Miles Conrad of Conrad Wilde Gallery and organized by IEA Exhibitions Director Lola Baltzell. Free and open to the public.www.NewArtCenter.org; (617) 964-3424
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Workshop: Traditional Swedish Tunes with Sunniva Brynnel11am Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St. West NewtonAccordionist Sunniva Brynnel will lead a tune-learning workshop with a focus on traditional Swedish tunes. All instruments are welcome.Tuition: $25, $20 for SCC Members. Register at www.scandicenter.org
Night Tree: Folk Sextet with Swedish and Celtic Roots1pm Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St., West Newton Night Tree, though rooted in the Celtic folk tradition, uses other folk traditions such as Swedish, Jewish and American Folk, Progressive Bluegrass and even the Avant-garde to influence their original works. The Night Tree sound spans the dark resonance of the cello, baritone sax, and cajon to the drones of the accordion all the way through the soaring melodies of their dueling fiddles, and their shows combine both traditional and original music.Admission $10; Free for SCC Members www.scandicenter.org
Spring Fling honoring authors Elizabeth Berg & Wally LambHosts: Hank Phillippi Ryan and NPR’s Tom Ashbrook6:30pm Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St., Newton CenterTix: $150 www.newtonfreelibrary.net
Elizabeth Berg
Wally Lamb
Hank Phillippi Ryan
Tom Ashbrook
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Across the Universe: Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Boston ConcertBoard Chair: Genie Ware8pm First Baptist Church, 848 Beacon Street, Newton CenterLed by internationally acclaimed conductor and Boston Lyric Opera music director David Angus, and featuring BSO principal second violinist Haldan Martinson, the program includes Cambridge-based composer Howard Frazin’s atmospheric overture In the Forests of the Night, Samuel Barber’s lyrically sweet and elegant Violin Concerto, featuring the extraordinary BSO principal second violinist, Haldan Martinson, and Mozart’s final “Jupiter” symphony, a showcase of the composer’s most adventurous, elegant, and expressive compositional techniques.www.proarte.org Ticket Price: $20-$70
Toni Lynn Washington & Paul Speidel Jazz7:30pm Newton Cultural Center at Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave. , Newton Center“A Life in the Blues -- celebrating Toni Lynn Washington, who is still going strong at 80 years young! Her musical career began in the late ‘50s when she sang R&B professionally in Boston nightclubs as a teenager. Her first recordings were 45’s released out of a small label in New Orleans in her twenties. Eventually ending up in Hollywood in the 1970s, she found herself back in the studio with the rhythm section from Earth, Wind and Fire. After tumultuous years in the music industry, she came home to Boston only to re-emerge on the local scene in the early 90s. Recording with Newton-based label, Tone-Cool Records, Toni Lynn finally attained world-wide fame, receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award in the Blues.” She is joined by guitarist, composer and producer Paul Speidel, a prominent fixture on Boston’s Blues and Jazz scene for over two decades.”Tix: In advance: $20 adults/$15 seniors/$10 students; at door: $25/$20/$15 www.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival
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Toni Lynn Washington
Paul Speidel
HOOKED ON NEWTON: A Public Art Fiber ProjectChair: Paula Gannon“Hooked” draws together people of all ages and varying skill levels to create a large scale public art display using yarn as our medium and the City of Newton as our palette. Knitters, crocheters and weavers have created artistic pieces with a nautical theme which will be displayed around Newton this spring.Premier Yarns - Harrisburg, N.C.Lion Brand Yarn - Carlstadt, NJHuntington Yarn Mill - Philadelphia, PABerroco Yarn - North Smithfield, RIElissa’s Creative Warehouse - Needham, MATo get involved, contact: [email protected] (617) 796-1540
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Workshop: Collaborative DrawingFacilitated by artist and poet Grey Held10am to 1pm, New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, NewtonvilleExperience the power of play and the fun of improvisational and collaborative drawing in a safe, judgment-free environment. Artist Grey Held will guide the use of mixed media to create two-dimensional one-of-a-kind drawings, reflecting the contributions of each participant. No artistic training necessary. Attend one or more days. For more information and to register, visit www.newartcenter.org
thurSDaY aPril 13Newton Art Association Demonstration: Artist Lynda GoldbergMonotype Printing with a Press7-9pm Newton Senior Center, 345 Walnut St., Newtonvillewww.newtonartassociation.com
SunDaY aPril 16Manha de Carnaval! A Feast of Brazilian MusicWalden Chamber Players4pm Wilson Chapel, 210 Herrick Road, Newton CenterGomes: Sonata for String QuartetVilla-Lobos: Prelude No.2 Villa-Lobos: Two Floresta Songs, Jobim/Chopin/Moreira: Popular SongsVilla-Lobos: Two Choros for violin and cello, Baden-Powell: Samba em Preludio, Villa-Lobos: Bachiannas Brazilieras No. 5,Villa-Lobos: String Quartet No 1, Clarice Assad: Bluezilian Tix: $20 adults, $10 students, Children under 12 free. Tickets available at the door or online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/profile/218898: (617) 871-9WCP or www.waldenchamberplayers.org
tueSDaY aPril 18 Vacation Art Program for Children & Teens (thru April 21)9am-4pm New Art Center in Newton, 61 Washington Park, NewtonvilleLet them spend the vacation at New Art Center making art and new friends! Classes are led by professional artists who implement a curriculum that encourages students to express their talents and ideas while learning the fundamentals of arts practice, art history and art literacy. Participants will experience various media and art-making techniques, plus explore art on view in our galleries. Grades K-6: $325; Grades 7-11: $360, CIT 7-11: $200.www.NewArtCenter.org; (617) 964-3424
weDneSDaY aPril 19Reception: “Open Ended Exhibit” (thru April 29)Newton Art Association7pm United Parish of Auburndale, 64 Hancock St., Auburndalewww.newtonartassociation.com
thurSDaY aPril 20 The Inspired Word Banners (thru April 28)Lasell Village, 120 Seminary Ave., AuburndaleOpening Reception Monday, April 24, 4-5pm in the link way of Town HallArtists talk 4pm in Margaret’s CaféIn celebration of National Poetry Month, an intergenerational class (which consists of Lasell College students and Lasell Village residents) created motivational pieces to share. www.lasellvillage.org
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SaturDaY aPril 22A Musical Voyage from Vienna to KievFeaturing Olga Lisovskaya and Rupert Bergmann7pm Newton Cultural Center at City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton CenterInternationally renowned singers - Newton’s own Olga Lisovskaya, soprano, and Austrian bass-baritone, Rupert Bergmann, perform a program of arias, duets and songs by Austrian, Hungarian, Polish, Ukrainian and American composers. The program includes Papageno/Papagena duet from The Magic Flute by Mozart, “Edelweiss” duet from The Sound of Music by R. Rodgers, “Sunrise, Sunset” duet and “If I Were a Rich Man” song from Fiddler On The Roof, “Ständchen” by F. Schubert, excerpts from J. Strauss’ Die Fledermaus and I. Kalman’s “Das Veilchen von Montmartre, Ukrainian folks songs, and other. A few surprise guest artists will join the concert. Tix: $30 at www.OlgaLisovskaya.tix.com and at the door; Information: (857) 919-4832
Olga Lisovskaya
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SunDaY aPril 23Highland Glee Club3pm Newton Cultural Center at City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave. Newton CenterA greater Boston men’s chorus singing four-part harmony since 1908Tix: $20 Adults; 18 and under free; www.highlandgleeclub.com
MOnDaY aPril 24Reception: The Inspired Word Banners4pm Lasell Village, 120 Seminary Ave., Auburndalewww.lasellvillage.org
weDneSDaY aPril 26Curator Workshop with ICA’s Dan Byers6-8pm New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newtonville Presented as part of the New Art Center’s “Curatorial Opportunity Program”, curator workshops feature presentations by curators about their projects and approaches to curating contemporary art, and invite participants to engage in dialogue about curatorial ideas. This workshop will feature Dan Byers, Mannion Family Senior Curator at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston. Following the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to learn more about NAC’s open call for curatorial proposals.Admission: $10; www.NewArtCenter.org/COP (617) 964-3424
thurSDaY aPril 27Bouncing Off the Walls: Newton Open Studios Spring Juried Show(thru July 15)New TV Gallery, 23 Needham St., Newton Highlands (Entrance at top of Easy St. next to National Lumber) Daily including weekends (see website for hours) Juried by Casey Curry, Manager of Exhibitions, the New Art Center A show filled with works that exude energy and movement! Join the artists for Wine and Cheese Reception May 18, 6:30 – 8:30pmwww.newtv.org
A sample from 2016 juried exhibit, by Dan Borden
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FriDaY aPril 28An Evening of Cabaret with singers from the Boston Association of Cabaret ArtistsChair: Linda Marks 7pm Newton Cultural Center at Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave., NCCabaret music is delightful, since it includes songs of many styles such as Broadway, Jazz, Blues, Pop, the Great American Songbook, Country and more, focusing on the intimate relationship between the singer and the audience. Join us for an evening of song featuring Sara Brodsky, Carole Bundy, David Diamond, Phil Kassel, Linda Marks, Ethel Ryerson, Stephen Smith, Barbara Larson, Robin Burrage & Leni Webber, with Tom LaMark on the piano.Tix: $20/$10 seniors & Students www.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival
Runway 2017: Lasell College Anne Vallely, Assistant Professor of Fashion at Lasell College and Lynn Blake, Chair of Fashion Department7pm Lasell College, Athletic Center, 200 Woodland Ave., Auburndale See the future of fashion! Lasell College undergraduate design students create all of the garments in the department’s annual Runway Fashion Show. Fashion Production classes plan, organize, and produce this professional runway production. Tix: $25: www.lasell.edu/academics/departments/fashion/fashion-show
Boys and Girls Club Theater Showcase7-8pm John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club of Newton, 675 Watertown St., NewtonvilleThe Boys and Girls here at the Club have been acting out a lot this year; in Theater Class, that is! Come see them perform in their favorite warm-ups, theater games and short sketches. www.newtonbgc.com
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SaturDaY aPril 29Flutes, Fins and Paws by the Willow Flute EnsembleChair: Asako Yoshida1:30pm Newton Cultural Center at Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton CenterCelebrating its 20th season, The Willow Flute Ensemble performs “My Dog Pooh”, a musical story about a most unusual dog, followed by “Chats” a flute quartet about different types of cats. Also on the program are Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and Dolphins, ending with another musical story, “The Crotchety Cats:” narrated by Duane Sullivan. The Willow Flute Ensemble includes Music Director Ilona Kudina (piano, bass flute), Rebecca M. Makara (flute, alto flute, piccolo), Laura Smolowitz (flute, piccolo, alto flute), Asako Yoshida (flute, bass flute), Jen Kramer (flute, piccolo, narration), Philip Trackman (flute, alto flute), Pamela Nichols (flute, alto flute), Duane Sullivan (narration).Free; donations welcome at the door www.willowfluteensemble.com
Senior Collections: Lasell CollegeAnne Vallely, Assistant Professor of Fashion and Lynn Blake, Chair of Fashion Department 7pm Lasell College, Athletic Center, 200 Woodland Ave., Auburndale Watch the flagship event for Lasell College fashion majors. Senior Collections individually showcases the line of each senior Design major. The show is produced by the Fashion Production classes and will feature twenty designers this year. Tix: General Admission $25; VIP $50www.lasell.edu/academics/departments/fashion/fashion-show
NewtonSERVESChair: Janet Razulis9am Begins at Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton Center3:30pm Ice Cream Celebration sponsored by Cabot’s Ice Cream at the Newton Cultural Center at City Hall
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Register on-line at www.newtoncommunitypride.orgTelephone: (617) 796-1540 • Email: [email protected]
18th AnniversaryCommunity support has brought together Newton volunteers of all ages with over 60 projects at non-profit organizations and City of Newton departments. Volunteers help by cleaning up parks, planting gardens and public spaces, painting school bookshelves, spring cleaning at not-for-profit organizations, helping senior citizens, clearing walking paths, and much more. Please support us in this, our 18th Anniversary year.
A DAY OF COMMUNITY SERVICEChair: Janet Razulis Bringing together volunteers of all ages with over 60 projects at non-profit organizations and City of Newton locations
Morning, Afternoon and All Day Projects Cleaning up parks, planting gardens, working in schools and much more
Who Can Participate?Individuals of all ages:Teams can be formed by neighbors, friends, families, synagogues, churches, schools, businesses and clubs!
Event Sponsor
Underwriters
LeadersBoston Development
Cabot’s Ice CreamCity Councilor Ruthanne Fuller
Just Next Door
PatronsBrimmer and May
City Councilor Vicki Danberg & Dr. John FicarelliCity Councilor Jay Harney & Martha Harney
KINDBenjamin Pushner, Counselor at Law
Side Kick Home
SupportersNina & Donald Berk
Jane A. BrownCarpenters Local Union 275
Felix G. Cincotta CPA ConsultantsAndrew Cohn & Marcia Leavitt
Faye M. Etter, ASIDRep. Kay Khan
Lisa A. Robinson & Robert S. HanselShaevel, Krems, O’Connor & Jackowitz LLP
Sharon & Howard Sholkin in Honor of Judith Thanas AndersonBob & Beth Smith
Beth TishlerKenneth Wildes Hair Salons
Sunday, April 30, 2017REGISTER YOUR PROJECT NOW!www.newtoncommunitypride.org
VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION OPENS: APRIL 1www.newtoncommunitypride.orgOr Come to City Hall on April 30 and choose a project.
Sponsors
Make your Own Sundae Celebration after Projects3:30pm: Newton City Hall for a delicious Ice-cream Sundae courtesy of Cabot’s Ice Cream
Celebrating 18th Anniversary of NewtonSERVES!
Bring Your Food Donations for Newton’s Food Pantries! The Food Pantries need the following:Broth, Low Sodium Soups and/or Low Sodium Vegetables, Oil, Shampoo/Conditioner, Body Lotion, Laundry Detergent
The Festival of the Arts takes a break to allow 1,000 volunteers to offer their services at Newton cultural institutions and elsewhere offering a day of volunteerism. www.NewtonCommunityPride.org
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New Phil Orchestra Family Discovery Concert “Musical Characters”Francisco Noya, Music Director3pm First Baptist Church, 845 Beacon St. Newton CenterThe program will feature some of the fascinating characters portrayed by Edgar Elgar in his “Enigma Variations”. The guest soloists for this program will be the Suzuki School of Newton’s Tour group, In Harmony, performing an energized and fun medley from “Star Wars” as well as the seasonal-appropriate “Spring” from Vivaldi’s legendary “Four Seasons”. The one hour program will conclude with New Phil’s ever-popular instrument petting zoo where kids of all ages have an opportunity to meet and try the instruments of the orchestra. Tix and info at www.newphil.org or (617) 527-9717
Music for Food Benefit/The Conservatory at Highlands To benefit the Centre Street Food Pantry3pm Newton Highlands Congregational Church, 54 Lincoln Street, Newton HighlandsMusic for Food & The Conservatory at Highlands present a concert to benefit the Centre Street Food Pantry. The event features Conservatory students and teachers inspired to do their part in addressing the problem of hunger through their artistry. Suggested donation: $25/family The Conservatory at Highlands, located at 51 Winchester Street is a new music school in Newton Highlands, offering private music lessons and ensembles, summer camps, rock bands, birthday parties, recording classes, early childhood education and more.(617) 903-0944 [email protected]; www.highlandsconservatory.com; www.musicforfoodboston.org
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THE ARTFUL PIANOSChair: Maria Beatriz Arvelo9 painted pianos have been placed in village centers. Come play the pianos, enjoy scheduled performances, run or bike the piano circuit. Bring other musicians, dancers and poets to fill Newton with music and art.
Auburndale Piano: by Melinda GordonHosted by Breadsong Bakery, The Auburndale Community Library and community volunteers
Chestnut Hill Piano: by Jackie Schon, The Paint Bar Hosted by WS Development, The Street | Chestnut Hill
Newton Center Piano: by Felix Fu of Felix Doolittle and The Paper MouseHosted by The Conservatory at the Highlands and Community Volunteers
Saturday, May 61 pm: The Boston MinstrelsSpreading joy wherever they go, The Boston Minstrels embody the uplifting energy of music and its power to bring hope and change.5:30pm: Origami Popover Club Japanese paper folding, popovers and piano- something for everyone! - Come do origami and enjoy some refreshments with piano accompaniment.
Sunday, May 710am to 1 pm: Color at the CentreInspired by the music of the piano, Newton North students lead the creation of colorfully painted picnic tables on the Newton green under the direction of local artists Tova Speter and Lisa Azzoli.11am: Rhapsody in Blue Cynthia Sanger will delight us with her interpretation of Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ and read the accompanying children’s book “The Music in George’s Head” by Suzanne Slade.
Friday, May 1212:15pm: David PolanskyVersatile, engaging, and amazing! David actually can play anything that anyone ever asks him to play. We are still trying to figure out how he does it!
Saturday, May 20,6pm: Linda Marks and Terry Smith: Jazz DuoSinger-songwriter/pianist Linda and guitar player Terry will share an eclectic mix of jazz, pop, show tunes, and original songs that will touch your heart and make you smile.
Sunday, May 2110am: The Piano Run & Piano Pedal- with Cynthia Sanger & Alicia Bowman: Bike NewtonMusic moves us! Enjoy a delightful run or bike ride on a piano circuit with musical stops along the way.11am: The NewtaliansA funky twist on Italian classics. You may have heard the songs, but never this way!
Wednesday, May 246pm: Temple Beth Avodah in the CenterJazz and music of peace and love… with Jamie Saltman on piano, Todd Baker on Bass, Rabbi Keith Stern, Cantorial Soloist Susan Glickman and other singers
Thursday May 2510am: Paula GannonSinging and playing her guitar, Paula engages small children to sing along, laugh, jump around and have a great time.
Saturday, June 36:30pm BostoNovaEnjoy a moment of jazz, samba and bossa nova with our cool minimalist interpretation of Brazilian classics featuring songs by Brazilian songwriters including Tom Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes.
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Newton Highlands Piano: by artists from Newton South High SchoolHosted by Fleck Coffee and Espresso Bar and City Councilor John Rice
Newton Upper Falls Piano: by Jasmine ChenHosted by Henry La, The Depot Coffee Shoppe and community volunteers
Newtonville Piano: by John Murray and teen artists from the New Art Center in NewtonHosted by the Newton Senior Center, Cynthia Sanger and the New Art Center in Newton
Nonantum Piano: by artists from Newton North High SchoolHosted by The Coletti/Magni Family, the Nonantum Neighborhood Association and the Nonantum Children’s Christmas Party Association
The Waban Piano by artists from the Newton Art AssociationHosted by The Waban Improvement Society and Community VolunteersThe Waban Piano Summit is a new tradition presenting professional world class artists in an intimate setting - entirely free to the public. www.wabanimprovement.org
Sat. May 6, 1-3pm Tim Ray, and Dayramir GonzalezTim Ray followed by Dayramir Gonzalez at 2pm. Perhaps best known as long-time pianist for Lyle Lovett, Tim Ray’s wide-ranging skills as a soloist and accompanist have afforded him the opportunity to perform with legendary performers from Aretha Franklin, and Bonnie Raitt, to Phil Woods and the Boston Pops. Dayramir Gonzalez’ meteoric rise is being chronicled in a documentary currently in production. Returning to Berklee College from his home in NYC to shoot some interviews, he graciously accepted our invitation to play in Newton before heading to Cuba to host a music festival. Look for a special surprise guest to perform with him.
Sat. May 13, 1-3pm Alan Rowe and Dominique EadeAlan returns to perform his dramatic and colorful mastery. His range of energetic hard swinging compositions to sensitive, melodic ballads distinguish his style and his reputation as one of the grand masters in New England. A special treat at 2pm, vocalist Dominique Eade. David Hajdu wrote in the New York Times Magazine, “I already knew who the Next Thing in jazz singing would be: Dominique Eade. An impossibly versatile vocalist, composer, lyricist and instrumental arranger...”
Sat. May 20, 1-3pm Alexei Tsiganov and Nina Ott-Chris & Lopes Trio Russian born Alexei Tsiganov’s jaw-dropping artistry and innovation embrace a multitude of styles: Classical, Latin, Modal, BeBop, and more beginning at 1pm. At 2pm Nina Ott and Chris Lopes bring their trio to perform. Nina was on the faculty at Berklee for 6 years before moving to San Francisco. Returning east after years of performing in the vibrant Latin Jazz scene there, Nina and her husband Chris Lopes bring their magical trio back to Waban. This group’s interactions are breathtaking and their rhythmic creativity is hypnotic. In case of rain, the performances will move inside. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. More information is available at wabanimprovment.org
West Newton Piano: by Lakshmi Narayan Kadambi and Grey Held
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Quilts & Wall Hangings by Peter & Jean Stringham (thru June 28)Lasell Village, 120 Seminary Ave., AuburndaleOpening reception Wednesday, May 10, 4- 5pm in the link way of Town HallArtists talk 4pm in Margaret’s Café Lasell Village residents Peter & Jean Stringham are members of the Rising Star Quilters Guild. www.lasellvillage.org
thurSDaY MaY 4Newton Camera Club Exhibition (thru May 29)Chair: Cynthia Cole5:30-7pm Opening Reception 2nd floor Gallery, Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton Center Entertainment by harpist Judith Kogan and her students. Catered by Whole Foods Marketwww.newtoncc.org; [email protected]
MOnDaY MaY 1A Conversation with Amy & Sonya Kurzweil7pm Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St., Newton CenterA mother-daughter conversation with Sonya and Amy Kurzweil about Amy’s book “Flying Couch.” The book weaves Amy’s own coming-of-age through her grandmother’s story. As a thirteen-year-old, Amy’s grandmother escaped the Warsaw Ghetto alone, by disguising herself as a gentile. “My mother taught me: our memories and our families shape who we become. What does it mean to be part of a family, and how does each generation bear the imprint of the past, its traumas and its gifts? Flying Couch is my answer to these questions, the documentation of my quest for identity and understanding.” Book signing follows discussion.Free www.newtonfreelibrary.net
weDneSDaY MaY 3Telling Our StoriesChair: Robin Stein & Maureen Grannan, Newton At Home1-3pm Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St., West NewtonShare a heartwarming afternoon as Newton residents present their memories- funny, sad and enlightening. Storytelling is personal; yet stories with universal themes touch us all.Free www.newtonathome.org; (617) 795-2560
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Music at Johnny’s Luncheonette: Aunt Mimi DuoSteven Malatesta & Dermot Whittaker7-8:30pm Johnny’s Luncheonette, 30 Langley Road, Newton CenterBeen to Johnny’s? A fixture in Newton for years, with favorites that draw people back for generations Current owners Karen and Kevin Masterson continue the traditions while keeping the menu current with craft beers and locally sourced food. Enjoy live music while savoring your dinner. 20% of proceeds will be donated to the Festival of the Arts. www.johnnysluncheonette.com
Joint Art Reception for Eli Portman (Gallery) & Barney Levitt (Main Hall)7pm Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St., NCThe public is welcome to attend the opening reception for this art show. Refreshments will be served. Eli Portman work focuses on decay and the way we remember things and forget others. He uses dynamic pen and ink line work, and sometimes very bright, almost garish colors, to illustrate landscapes and scenes in Boston that remind us of where we came from, and where we’re going. Barney Levitt tries to create a narrative from the objects of his still life paintings that elevate and give new meaning to their ordinariness. www.newtonfreelibrary.net.
FriDaY MaY 5YCCA Singers ShowcaseDirector: Kevin O’Connell 7pm West Suburban YMCA, 276 Church St. Newton CornerA lineup of diverse and talented Newton singers from all backgrounds, neighborhoods and genres The YCCA – West Suburban YMCA Center for Creative Arts offers recording workshops, private lessons, bands, music production classes and movie making. Tix: $5 www.wsymca.org/ycca (617) 244-6050
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SaturDaY MaY 6Official Opening: Festival of the Arts Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition (thru July 31)An event of Boston Art Week sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council Grounds and Newton Cultural Center at City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave. NC11am Curator Talk and Guided Tour of the Exhibition Sculptors chosen by a panel that included Ralph Helmick, Andrea Foggle Plotkin and Evan Morse, are: Antoinette Schultze, Chloe DuBois, Michael Updike, Joe Carpineto, Kevin Duffy, Sidney Hutter, Murray Dewart, Brendan Stecchini, Jenny Rangan, Michael Bonadio, Gints Grinberg, Peter Dellert, Paul Angiolillo, Bruce Hathaway.Tour Guide available followed by a Guided Tour of the Exhibition with the artists and curators.www.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival; www.NewtonArtsCalendar.org
FriDaY MaY 5Molière’s “The Bourgeois Gentleman” or “The Would-Be Hipster” Newton Theatre CompanyFounder and Director: Melissa Bernstein8pm Newton Cultural Center at City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave. Newton CenterNewton Theatre Company presents this hilarious comedy with an updated disco-themed twist! The play intermingles music, dance and song as Mr. Jourdain tries to be the coolest cat in town while at the same time preventing his daughter from marrying the man she loves. Mr. Jourdain’s ridiculous antics in an effort to be hip provide much mirth on and off stage. Tix: $20/$15 seniors/$10 students www.NewtonTheatreCompany.com
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Suzuki School’s Advanced Student Masterclass with guest clinicians Thoreau Piano Trio Susan Jensen, violin; Darry Dolezal, cello; Paul Jacobs, piano6:30-8pm Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St., West NewtonSSN students of violin, viola, cello and piano will be performing solo showcase pieces and chamber music. Featured musicians of the Thoreau Piano Trio will provide master teaching. This masterclass serves as a prelude to the Showpiece Recital being performed at the Newton Free Library on May 21.Free www.suzukinewton.org
Molière’s “The Bourgeois Gentleman” or “The Would-Be Hipster” Newton Theatre Company8pm Newton Cultural Center at City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave. Newton Centerwww.NewtonTheatreCompany.com(See description for May 5)
SunDaY MaY 7Highland Jazz presents Newton’s FinestChair: Hank Solomon2pm Newton South High School Auditorium, 140 Brandeis Road, Newton CenterHighland Jazz spotlights some of Newton’s best jazz artists in ensemble groupings in its 34th season finale. Featured are vocalists Dominique Eade and Lisa Thorson along with saxophonists Cercie Miller, Allan Chase and drummer George Schuller, backed by an esteemed rhythm section, Tim Ray, piano and John Lockwood, bass.Tix: $18 in advance ($17 seniors, $10 Students); $20 at doorwww.highlandjazz.org (781) 237-1917
Dominique Eade
Cercie Miller
George Schuller
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weDneSDaY MaY 10Chamber Concert & BrunchPresented by Newton at Home and the Scandinavian Living Center206 Waltham St., West Newton.9:30-11:30am Enjoy a morning of Chamber music from the Newton Senior Center Chamber Ensemble and Brunch Tix: $20 newtonathome.org or call Newton at Home at (617) 795-2560, email [email protected].
Artful Unveiling: a Celebration of The Street | Chestnut Hill’s Artful Piano and Hidden Poetry Installation, in partnership with Poetry in PlaceChair: Grey Held; Hosted by WS Development 5pm The Artful Unveiling will be on The Green at The Street | Chestnut Hill outside Shake Shack; 49 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill (Rain Date Thursday May 11, 5pm)www.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival; www.newtonartscalendar.org
Quilts & Wall Hangings Reception4-5pm Lasell Village, 120 Seminary Ave., Auburndalewww.llasellvillage.org
thurSDaY MaY 11Music at Johnny’s Luncheonette with Aunt Mimi DuoSteven Malatesta & Dermot Whittaker7-8:30pm Johnny’s Luncheonette, 30 Langley Road, Newton CenterEnjoy live music while savoring your dinner. 20% of proceeds donated to the Festival of the Artswww.johnnysluncheonette.com
SunDaY MaY 7Molière’s “The Bourgeois Gentleman” or “The Would-Be Hipster” Newton Theatre Company2pm Newton Cultural Center at City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave. Newton Center www.NewtonTheatreCompany.com(See description for May 5)
Crowes Pasture Plays Traditional and Original Folk MusicMonique Byrne and Andy Rogovin2pm Free Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St., Newton Center Crowes Pasture is the acoustic duo of Monique Byrne and Andy Rogovin. Together they bring leather and lace harmonies to classic and contemporary folk music in a style that draws from old-time and bluegrass traditions, including such artists as Gillian Welch/David Rawlings, The Civil Wars and Johnny and June Carter Cash. www.newtonfreelibrary.net
Suzuki School of Newton Student RecitalsChair: Sachiko Isihara3pm Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St., West NewtonSolo performances by students of the Suzuki School of Newton featuring a variety of instruments that may include violin, viola, cello, string bass, piano, flute, guitar and harpFree www.suzukinewton.org
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Newton Art Association Artist Demo & Scholarship Awards Artist: Helen Payne: Drawing Women 7-9pm Newton Senior Center, 345 Walnut St., Newtonvillewww.newtonartassociation.com
Playwrights Group Staged Readings7 pm Newton Free LibraryThe Newton Playwrights Group meets monthly at the library to write plays - some short, some long - read them aloud and offer each other feedback on how to improve their work. Please join them as they present staged readings of original works. www.newtonfreelibary.net
FriDaY MaY 12 Friends of the Newton Free Library Book & Author Luncheon Chair: Nancy GrissomAuthors: Larry Tye “Bobby Kennedy: The Making of a Liberal Icon” and Joseph Finder “Guilty Minds”11:30am Newton Marriott Hotel, 2345 Commonwealth Ave., AuburndaleTix: $50 www.newtonfreelibrary.net
FriDaY MaY 12Angels and Villains presented by Commonwealth Lyric Theater 7:30pm Newton Cultural Center City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave., NewtonSpend a thrilling evening with good and evil operatic heroes and heroinesOpera Arias, Duets, Trios and Quartets from Don Giovanni, Rigoletto, Lucia di Lammermoor, Carmen, Demon (A. Rubinstein), Iolanta (Tchaikovsky), as well as from Commonwealth Lyric Theater’s award-winning past opera productions The concert features an International Cast of Soloists.Tix: $30 in advance, $35 at door. www.CommonwealthLyricTheater.com and at the door (857) 919-4832
SaturDaY MaY 13Outdoor Ceramic Sculpture Exhibit opensDurant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Ave., Newton CornerExplore intricate works of art created by students in the Ceramics Program–Office for the Arts at Harvard in a free show that runs through June 10.www.historicnewton.org
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Newton Has Talent! A Benefit for Newton Rotary’s Opioid Addiction and Other Community Service Projects; Sponsored by the Rotary Club of NewtonChair: Tom Keery7:30pm Jewish Community Center, 333 Nahanton St., Newton CenterNow in its fifth year, this is an inspiring evening of entertainment featuring Adult and Youth
Division finalists that have been chosen by audition and public voting. The performers will compete to win a total of $2000 in prize money and another $2000 for the charity of their choice. Proceeds from the event will benefit the opioid education and treatment and other community programs of The Rotary Club of Newton.Tix: NewtonHasTalent.com $10 general, $5 students and seniors (under 5 free)
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Commonwealth Chorale presents “Music of Triumph and Homecoming” David Carrier, Music Director8 pm Second Church in Newton60 Highland St., West NewtonSchubert, Mirjams Siegesgesang, Dana Lynne Varga, soprano, Mark Feldhusen, piano; Brahms, An die Heimat; Copland, At the River, Long Time Ago and moreTix: $30, $25 student/seniors, at the door or online.www.commonwealthchorale.com
Newton Community Chorus presents “A Celebration of American Composers” Richard Travers, Music Director8pm First Baptist Church, 848 Beacon St., NCFeaturing songs of Love, Faith, Hope, and Freedom Rebecca Parris and accompanist Paul McWilliams will perform music of Duke Ellington. Kuumunity Collaborations, featuring members of the Kuumba Singers of Harvard College, will sing gospel music in collaboration with NCC, and members of a drum and fife band will perform revolutionary music of Billings. Tix: $15, $10 student/seniors, at the door or onlinewww.newtoncommunitychorus.org
Molière’s “The Bourgeois Gentleman” or “The Would-Be Hipster” Newton Theatre Company8pm Newton Cultural Center at City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave. Newton CenterTix: 20 $15 Seniors & Students www.NewtonTheatreCompany.com (See description for May 5)
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Festival Music and Dance Showcase& KidsFEST!10am – 5pm Newton Center Green (in case of rain – Newton Cultural Center at City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton Center)Kiddie Amusement Rides, Face Painting, Juried Craft Vendors, Entertainment
10:30 Constantine’s award-winning magic and signature amiable personality, combined with his baffling miracles are sure to entertain and astonish. Come and witness the magic of Constantine!
11:00 Danci’n Feet is a group of senior women, sponsored by Newton Parks and Recreation, that perform short and entertaining dance numbers incorporating jazz, modern and acrobatic elements. 11:30 Dance Currents, Inc. will perform a set of pieces choreographed by famous Modern Dance choreographers: Isadora Duncan “Narcissus”; Ted Shawn “Mazurka and Tango”; Charles Weidman “Three Brahms’s Waltzes”, and David Parsons “Parsons Etude”. These are some of the dances in Dance Currents Repertory entitled “One Hundred Years of Modern Dance.” (617) 965-1569
12:00 Creative Dance Steps Studio provides dance lessons for everyBODY in a fun, friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
12:30 Joanne Langione Dance Center is an award-winning school committed to providing exceptional dance training in a fun, loving and supportive atmosphere. With over 40 years of experience, JLDC offers a unique dance training program for dancers of all levels and ages.
1:00 Conservatory at Highlands is cultivating musicianship through community! With a 21st century music education style that is equally inclusive and challenging taught by the best musicians in Boston; from private music lessons and ensembles to summer camps, rock bands, audio production classes, special needs programs, and early childhood education. 1:30 Crescendo is a student-run acapella group at Newton South High School that focuses on making music and sharing it with the school and local communities.
2:00 Circus Smirkus is an award-winning international youth circus founded in 1987 to promote the skills, culture, and traditions of the traveling circus, inspiring youth to engage in life-changing adventures in the circus arts.
2:30 Sean Smith plays and sings traditional music from Ireland, England and Scotland, and has been active in the Boston-area folk scene for many years, performing at venues and events such as Club Passim, Boston’s Celtic Music Fest and the inaugural Newton Festival of the Arts.
3:00 Rhythmic Circus - Rhythmic gymnastics is a blend of sport and art, combining athletic skills with graceful dance moves in routines choreographed to music. The gymnasts use balls, hoops, ribbons, ropes and clubs in a display of flexibility, strength, coordination and grace. “Rhythmic Circus” a medley of acrobats, contortionists, clowns, lions and more!
3:30 All That Jazz Dance Studio is an award winning dance studio for children of all ages located in Nonantum. We are excited to be performing a super-fun, family friendly show!
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Multi-Cultural Festival & KidsFEST! 10am-5pm Newton Center Green (In case of rain – Newton Cultural Center at City Hall,1000 CommonwealthAve., Newton CenterKiddie Amusement Rides, Face Painting, Juried Craft Vendors, Entertainment
Cricket Game & Demonstration by SEDFOB INC. & Massachusetts State Cricket League (MSCL) Newton Center Playground at Tyler Terrace, 11am
10:30 Aatma Tones - A teen band from Newton/Wellesley who seamlessly fuse eastern and western music to create soulful and catchy melodiesBharatanatyam - South Indian classical dance by the students of Sunanda Narayanan’s Thillai Fine Arts AcademyAangikam Dance Academy - Jasmine Shah’s vibrant dance school from Nashua, NH will present Indian folk dancing styles
11:30 “Kahol Lavan” has been created in the vision of traditional Israeli folk dancing groups with an eye to modern dancing, under the direction of Pazit Lahav.
12:00 Param Roychudhury – Join in with the Zumba inspired Bollywood Dance!
12:30 American Chinese Art Society - The Traditional Chinese Dance Troupe is a very popular group of distinguished dancers sponsored by the American Chinese Art Society, and guided in traditional Chinese dance skills by its Executive Artistic Director, Ms. Jade Lin. Although all dancers are American-born, they are devoted to mastering traditional Chinese dance skills and traditions.
1:00 NSHS SASA Zamaana’s Dance Team is Newton South’s premier South Asian fusion dance team, incorporating the diversity and vibrance of South Asia by synthesizing cultural dance styles with hip hop in an invigorating performance.
1:30 YCCA – West Suburban Center for the Creative Arts Singer-Songwriter Showcase
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2:15 Caribbean Culture ExposeSocio-Economic Development of Boston Inc (SEDFOB INC.) Presents Laura Delgado and Company (d‘Allegro) Thomas Lastrde and Company (Island Gos” Vibes)Michael Smith (Caribbean Culture Exposed) costume dancers
3:00 Yosi Karahashi Flamenco presents ‘Farruca’, ‘Sevillanas with Castanets’, ‘ Alegrias with Bata de Cola’ www.flamencoyosi.com
3:30 Vietnamese Traditional Martial Arts Binh Dinh Academy demonstration
4:00 Multicultural Berklee band The Çay Party presents a showcase of Organic World Fusion and Turkish Music. Mahir Can Küçük on vocals and baglama (Turkish Lute), violinist Bengisu Gökçe, percussionist Nick Sanchez, tenor saxophone Paul Meland. The band aims to give you goosebumps and the urge to dance at the same time.
4:30 The New England Conservatory Jewish Music Ensemble, directed by Dr. Hankus Netsky.
DEMONSTRATION BOOTHSNewton Center Green 10am – 5pm
Asian American Leadership Network present “The Spiritual Art of Chinese Calligraphy and Tai Chi” Words with soul and lovely Chinese characters with spirit can inspire insight and add willpower in daily life. Dr. Sung, a native of Taiwan, is offering an interesting and information workshop for all who love art and holistic Tai Chi exercise.
Caribbean Culture ExposeErrol O. Forde, Chief Executive Officer, Socio-Economic DevelopmentSEDFOB INC. & Massachusetts State Cricket League (MSCL) Cricket DemonstrationNewton Center Playground at Tyler Terrace 11am – 4pmArts and Crafts Booth Newton Center Green 10am – 5pm
‘Hands On’ an African & Indian Activity Booth10am – 12pm: Demonstration of beading of the Maasai Tribe in AfricaIsaya Oleporuo is a Maasai warrior and community organizer. He founded The Warriors Organization, an organization that works to empower and sustain indigenous people in Tanzania, Eluai in Northern Tanzania. Among other projects Isaya has helped the women in his community start a beading project to help them find vocation and income in the months when the men are away tending their cattle.
12 – 2pm: Coloring Indian folk drawings and printing with Indian blocks Lakshmi Narayan Kadambi has worked with crafts communities in In-dia for over twenty five years. Through Thinkfolk she hopes to connect, share stories of folk artists with the community and help preserve, conserve, innovate and celebrate folk artists and their creations
Islamic Center of Boston, Wayland (or ICB Wayland)Explore ethnic clothing, shoes, hats and head coverings for men and women from a variety of Muslim countries. Try on something new and different and get your picture taken. Kids and adults are welcome to come learn about the different types of attire from across the Middle East, South Asia and North Africa.
SunDaY MaY 14Pianist Fred Wanger performs An Impromptu Schubertiade2pm Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St., Newton CenterPianist Fred Wanger will perform Schubert’s Four Impromptus D. 899 and Four Impromptus D. 935. www.newtonfreelibrary.net
Cappella Clausura presents Music for Louie QAmelia LeClair, Music Director4pm Eliot Church, 474 Center St., Newton Corner French baroque song and dance, sacred and profane, from the time of Louis Quatorze, the Sun King. Featuring entertainment by Mlle. Laurent, a cantata by Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, a grand Te Deum by Antonia Bembo,and the gorgeous Litanies of Charpentier Plus solo guitar pieces by Francesco Corbetta, and music for viol consort by Leonora Duarte, in collaboration with El Dorado: Carol Lewis, viola da gamba and her viol consort, and Olav Chris Henriksen, theorbo. Featuring the renowned Baroque dancers Ken Pierce and Camilla Finlay!Tix: In advance: $20/$15; at the door: $25/$18 www.cappellaclausura.org
weDneSDaY MaY 17Newton Festival of the Arts Story Slam at the Newton Free Library Theme: Out of the Blue with featured storytellers & audience participantsChairs: Ellen Meyers, Robin Stein and Jerry Reilly7pm Newton Free Library 330 Homer St., Newton CenterIf you’ve never been to a “Story Slam”, you will love it! Anyone who attends can (but is not required to) throw their name in a hat to tell a story. Featured guests will include Pastor Alicia Johnson (Myrtle Baptist Church) Tom Lyons, (Owner New England Mobile Book Fair), Tova Mirvis (Novelist) and Linda Plaut (Director of the Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs). Here’s how it works: Your story should be 5 minutes at most, be your own real life experience and relate to the theme Out of the Blue. It can be funny, sad or poignant. Get up and tell it, no reading, no notes, no props NOTE: Please refrain from presenting material that is obscene, offensive or otherwise inappropriate for the library environment. Join us for this lively event! www.newtonfreelibrary.net
thurSDaY MaY 18Reception for “Bouncing Off the Walls” (Exhibit thru July 15)Newton Open Studios Spring Juried Show6:30- 8:30pm New TV, 23 Needham St. Newton HighlandsJuried by Casey Curry, Manager of Exhibitions, the New Art Center. Works that exude energy and movement!Join us for a wine and cheese reception. www.newtv.org
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thurSDaY MaY 18Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of BostonBoard Chair: Genie Ware7pm Gregorian Rugs and Carpets, 2284 Washington St., Newton Lower FallsHear some of Boston’s best virtuosi on an intimate scale and join them in lively roundtable discussions in comfortable, friendly, and eclectic surroundings.Ticket Price: $15-$30 www.proarte.org
Music at Johnny’s Luncheonette with Aunt Mimi DuoSteven Malatesta & Dermot Whittaker7-8:30pm Johnny’s Luncheonette, 30 Langley Road, Newton CenterEnjoy live music while savoring your dinner. 20% of proceeds donated to the Festival of the Arts. www.johnnysluncheonette.com
FriDaY, MaY 19David Carrier’s 20th Anniversary at Temple Shalom of Newton Celebration Shabbat6:30pm Temple Shalom of Newton, 175 Temple St., West Newton Come join us at our Shabbat service as we honor and celebrate David Carrier’s 20 years as Music Director. Open to the community. To sign up for congregational dinnerwww.templeshalom.org.
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Evening of Russian & Jewish Music: Nigun Chamber EnsembleCelebrating the 20th anniversary of its American premiere in Jordan HallYelena Neplok, Artistic Director7:30pm Newton Cultural Center at City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave. Newton CenterMasterpieces by great Russian and Jewish composers of I9th and 20th century and a unique repertoire of Jewish folk songs in Yiddish and HebrewArt Exhibition and Sale by Artist Veronica KavinVeronica’s paintings incorporate bright colors and dream-like figures and landscapes.
The Nigun Chamber Ensemble includes Yelena Neplok, piano; Valerie Schleppi, soprano; Donald Wilkinson, baritone; Sargis Karapetyan, violin; Cynthia Forbes, cello; Chester Brezniak, clarinet.The critically acclaimed, award-winning Nigun Chamber Ensemble (“Nigun” in Hebrew means melody) is devoted to the preservation of a unique musical heritage stemming from Jewish composers and their communities in pre-war Eastern Europe. The ensemble, consisting of piano, violin, cello, clarinet and voice, presents programs which include classical and folk traditions ranging from klezmer to chamber music, art song and liturgical music.
Founded in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1991 by Yelena Neplok, the group had its American premiere at NEC’s Jordan Hall in 1997, and was met with great critical acclaim. The Nigun Ensemble has been enthusiastically received in numerous Russian and international music festivals and concerts in many of the most prestigious music halls and has been featured on national radio and television broadcasts in Russia and in the US. Nigun Chamber Ensemble released its album “The Art of Jewish Music” recorded in Jordan Hall.www.nigunensemble.net; www.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival Tix: $25/ $15 seniors & students, $45 sponsors
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
“The Creative Process” Opening Reception (Exhibit thru June 17)6-8pm New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, NewtonvilleGallery Hours: Tues.-Sat. 1-6pmThe Creative Process is the New Art Center’s annual student and faculty exhibition presented in honor of Andrew and Jean Dibner. The exhibition features work by artists of all ages, representing the outstanding quality of our education programs. Come see the possibilities. Free and open to the public.www.NewArtCenter.org; (617) 964-3424
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SaturDaY MaY 20Music in May: All Newton Music School Director: Paulette Bowes 9am-5pm 321 Chestnut St., West NewtonMusic in May brings our community together to participate in classical and popular music performances, musical theater shows, outdoor rock band concerts and more. Refreshments and raffles!Free (617)527-4553 www.Allnewtonmusicschool.com
“The Creative Process” Opening Weekendplus New Art Center Open House1-4pm New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newtonville(See Description for May 19)www.NewArtCenter.org (617) 964-3424
Boston Ballet School Newton May Open House3-4:30pm Boston Ballet School,863 Washington St., Newtonvillewww.bostonballet.org
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SaturDaY MaY 20One-Day String Orchestra, Open to All: Play Vivaldi and BachConducted by Adam Grossman, Music Teacher Newton North High School, Instructor New England Conservatory Preparatory SchoolChair: Deborah Thompson4pm Newton Cultural Center at City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton CenterString players of all levels are invited to come and join an orchestra to play Vivaldi’s Concerto for 2 Cellos and Bach’s Concerto for 2 Violins with an orchestra. Purchase music and practice before you come. Bring your own music stands and make beautiful mus8ic with your friends, children and siblings.Advanced registration preferable to [email protected] and include what instrument you will be playing. Reception catered by Whole Foods Market www.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival
Newton Baroque: 18th Century LiederMusical Director: Andrus Madsen7:30pm In the Parlor at Second Church in Newton, 60 Highland St., West NewtonTix: $ 30 Adults / $25 Seniors / $10 Students / Under 18 Free AdmissionDelicious German Songs from the late 18th Century performed in a cozy parlor setting featuring the fabulous singers: Pamela Dellal, Shiba Nemat-Nasser, Tom Oesterling, and Julia Steinbok, along with Andrus Madsen on the fortepiano.www.newtonbaroque.org
SunDaY MaY 21Waban Village Day 10am - 3pmIncludes rides, activities, and entertainment for all ages and the Family FUN RUN. Featured entertainment by Brazilian virtuoso Ebinho Cardoso and new exciting band featuring vocal-ist Albino Mbie The uniqueness of his music and technique has earned him a reputation as one of the most respected Brazilian bassists of the new generation. Composer, arranger, singer and researcher, Ebinho uses the electric bass in mesmerizing new ways, showing its range of possibilities. In addition to playing the bass as an accompanying instrument or as a solo instrument, he has found unique ways of playing chords on the bass that characterize his playing style. His music blends traces of jazz with the elements of classical music interwoven with the rich sounds of his native Brazil. Ebinho Cardoso has shared the stage with big names in the music world including Abraham Laboriel, Toninho Horta, Joe Hunt, Michael Manring, Dave Samuels, Marshall Wood, Carlos Malta, Todd Johnson, Phil Granadier, Renato Braz, Celso Pixinga, Arthur Maia, Marku Ribas, Nelson Faria and others. Ebinho has performed in Festivals in Brazil and the US and has also participated in important music events like Amazon Arts, Instrumental SESC, Brazil Circular, Cover Baixo, Baixo Brazil, among others.Returning again this year, look for another fun-filled performance by the Newton Family Singers The Newton Family Singers is an intergenera-tional family chorus, bringing together families and friends of all ages to sing and perform folk and traditional American music. This is their 6th appearance at Waban Village Day. www.wabanimprovement.org
SaturDaY MaY 20New Philharmonia Concert Francisco Noya, Music Director; Adrienne Hartzell, Executive Director8pm First Baptist Church, 848 Beacon St., Newton CenterFor its final performances of the season the New Philharmonia, Newton’s symphony orchestra, under the direction of Music Director Francisco Noya welcomes BSO Assistant Concertmaster Alexander Velinzon to perform Brahms’ great Violin Concerto.” A seasoned concerto soloist,” wrote The Seattle Times about a recent concerto performance. “Both contemplative and assertive, Velinzon demonstrated a secure technique with a fluid bow and clean finger work.” The program will also present two wonderful and contrasting orchestral works - Elgar’s fascinating and complex Enigma Variations and Ravel’s heart-wrenching Pavane for a Dead Princess. www.newphil.org or (617) 527-9717 for more information
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Suzuki School of Newton Advanced Student Showcase2pm Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St., Newton CenterSuzuki School of Newton students of violin, viola, cello and piano will be performing solo showcases pieces.Free www.suzukinewton.org
Historic Newton House Tour12-5pm Durant-Kenrick House, Waverley Ave., Newton CornerHistoric Newton’s annual House Tour features a select group of remarkable Newton homes and non-commercial properties that showcase excellence in historic preservation, restoration, and creative modern interpretation. Visit properties that represent a broad range of styles and come away with a greater appreciation of Newton’s architectural heritage. (617) 796-1450. Tix: $35 in advance, $40 day of tour; discounted for Historic Newton members.Tix: www.historicnewton.org
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Newton Highlands Congregational Church. Reception follows. www.selmadanse.com; www.facebook.com/CreationDanceCompany; www.facebook.com/thillaifinearts/info; www.dancecurrentsinc.com Tix: In advance: /$15/$10 child 12 and under; at the door $20/$15 www.dancecurrentsinc.com
Newton Dance ConcertCo-Chair: Kathy Hassinger and Joanie Block3pm Newton Highlands Congregational Church, 54 Lincoln St., Newton HighlandsSelmadanse, CreationDance, Thillai Fine Arts Academy and Dance Currents perform pieces from their repertory in the beautiful hall of the
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SunDaY MaY 21New Philharmonia Concert3pm First Baptist Church Newton Centerwww.newphil.org(See description May 20)
MOnDaY MaY 22Students for a Greener World (Green Newton’s student group)7pm Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St., Newton CenterJoin us for the annual spring program produced and hosted by Students for a Greener World (SGW), Green Newton’s student group! At this lively presentation, students of all ages from Newton schools will demonstrate how they’re helping the environment. Co-sponsored by Green Newtonwww.newtonfreelibrary.net
tueSDaY, MaY 23Suzuki School of Newton presents “Vibrant Violins Concert”5:30pm First Baptist Church, 848 Beacon St., Newton CenterSuzuki School of Newton violin students of all levels from the Twinkle Variations to Fandango by Michael MacLean perform a family-friendly concert of classical violin favorites. ReceptionFree www.suzukinewton.org
tueSDaY, MaY 23Launch Party and Reading by Jodi Daynard: A More Perfect Union7pm Newtonville Books, 10 Langley Road, Newton Center The third novel in the Midwife Trilogy which began with The Midwife’s Revolt and, Our Own Country, Newton author Jodi Daynard’s short stories and essays have been widely published in journals such as the New England Review, Fiction, Other Voices, and the Paris Review. She is the author of The Place Within: Portraits of the American Landscape by 20 Contemporary Writers and the translator and editor of Gaito Gazdanov’s An Evening with Claire. Daynard’s work has received notable mentions in Best American Essays as well as Pushcart Prize nominations. She has taught writing at Harvard University, at MIT, and in the MFA program at Emerson College.
thurSDaY MaY 25Music at Johnny’s with Aunt Mimi DuoSteven Malatesta & Dermot Whittaker7-8:30pm Johnny’s Luncheonette, 30 Langley Road, Newton CenterEnjoy live music while savoring your dinner. 20% of proceeds donated to the Festival of the Arts. www.johnnysluncheonette.com
tueSDaY MaY 30Dining Out in Boston: A Culinary History Featuring Newton Restaurants Author Jim O’Connell 7pm Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St., Newton CenterCo-sponsored by Newton Free Library and Historic Newton Join Jim O’Connell for a talk on his book, Dining Out in Boston: A Culinary History. Coming out of the Boston restaurant tradition, this presentation will focus on Newton restaurants that came about during the 1930 postwar era, when suburbanization and automobile travel took off, including The Pillar House, Cabot’s, Valle’s, the first Brigham’s, Chez La Mere Madeleine/Modern Gourmet of Madeleine Kamman, as well as current restaurants like Sycamore, Comedor, Cook’s, and The Local. www.newtonfreelibrary.net
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thurSDaY June 1Artists Reception for Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit4-5:30pm Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverly Ave., Newton Cornerwww.historicnewton.org
FriDaY June 2 Newton Art Association “New Member Show” (Exhibit thru June 30)Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St., West NewtonReception June 3, 3pmwww.newtonartassociation.com
SunDaY MaY 28 Memorial Day Parade Join the City of Newton’s Memorial Day Observations 3pm Stepping off at Newton North High School
The James Montgomery Band& FriendsChair: Peter Hackel and PH Productions7:30pm Newton Cultural Center at City HallTix: $20 in advance/at door $25
claSSic rOck MeetS the BlueSSpecial guest Jimmy Vivino! Music Director/Guitarist from Late Night with Conan O’Brien!Producer: PH Productions: Peter HackelFormed in 2001 in the light of the 9/11 attacks (and the loss of Newton resident Paige Farley-Hackel), nominated for “Best Blues Act Of The Year” by the Boston Music Awards (featured at the annual Awards Ceremony at The Wang Center), their performance at Newton’s City Hall marks the bands 15th Anniversary of remembering those “gone too soon” and giving back to organizations in need.Newton’s own Peter Hackel is co-founder of the “Super Group” consisting of some of Boston’s most beloved musicians including David Hull (Joe Cocker, Joe Perry and touring bassist with Aerosmith 2004 + 2006) and others...Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, Joey Kramer & Tom Hamilton, Doug Flutie, Joey Molland (Badfinger), Danny Klein (J. Geils Band) and Charlie Huhn (Foghat) are only a few who have been featured with the group. You just never know who’s going to show up at a JM & Friends performance!Don’t miss this June 2nd “homecoming” as James and the band bring the power and passion to Newton’s 3rd Festival for the Arts! Tix: $25 /$30 at the door at www.newtoncommunitypride.org/festivalwww.givemelive.com
SaturDaY June 3 Pops Concert & Picnic with the New Philharmonia Orchestra Francisco Noya, Music Director11:30-2:30pm The Street | Chestnut Hill (Rain date Sunday, June 4)
Newton Art Association: New Member Show Reception 3pm Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St., West Newtonwww.newtonartassociation.com
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Photographer Stewart Clements captured the exhibition. Multi-media artist Wendy Fine created physical spaces that told the story of the Mizrahi family’s emigration from Iran to Newton as a result of the Islamic Revolution of 1979. Viewers experienced the tensions for women as they exited to the street while donning a Chador, and the memories and loss of family gatherings around their Persian carpet. Then with the rebirth of traditions in a new world, the exhibition focused on the role of women in perpetuating culture and tradition. Wendy Wolfe Fine is a Newton multi-media artist and documentary filmmaker whose work aligns with hybrid documentary filmmakers and visual artists who use avant-garde and documentary technique to develop complex visualizations that depict the cultural, the historic and the personal. www.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival
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June Come and Color: Coloring Saturdays. 12-5pm The Paper Mouse, 1274 Washington St., West Newton(617) 928-9898 www.thepapermouse.com
SunDaY June 4The Monologue Project Newton Theatre CompanyChair: Melissa Bernstein3pm Newton Cultural Center at City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave. Newton CenterA powerful theatrical piece composed of monologues written and performed by Newton North and Newton South High School minority students. Talk back after the performanceFree www.newtontheatrecompany.com
tueSDaY June 6Exhibition Opening: Wendy Wolfe Fine’s “The Pearl that Slipped its Shell” Revisited (thru June 30) 5:30-7pm Newton City Hall 2nd Floor Gallery, 1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton CenterA photo rendition of an installation first seen at Brandeis University that tells the story of an Iranian family’s forced emigration to Newton and their adjustment to living in a new world.
Wendy Wolfe Fine The Sofreh-e-Haft Seen or Cloth of Seven Dishes 2016, sculpture, installation 2’ x 4’ x 4’. Photo: Stewart Clements.Photo Description: This still life of “The Sofreh-e-Haft Seen” or “Cloth of Seven Dishes” for the Persian New Year was exhibited in the 2016 installation, The Pearl that Slipped Its Shell, at the Kniznick Gallery of Brandeis University. The exhibition relayed the experiences of Jewish women in Iran as a result of the Islamic Revolution of 1979, specifically those of the Mizrahi family, who immigrated to Newton, Massachusetts, and carry on Iranian Jewish traditions.
Mizrahi Family Passover Seder, Newton, MA, 1992
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thurSDaY June 8Mayor’s Gala Festival of the Arts ReceptionHost: WS Development and, Showcase SuperLux at The Street | Chestnut Hill6:30-8:30pm Catered by Davio’s Chestnut Hill. Entertainment by Jodi Heights and Jane’s Great DaneJoin Newton’s cultural community in celebrating all that they created for this Festival of the Arts and what they do all year long to enrich our lives. Tix: $50www.newtoncommunitypride.org/festival
SaturDaY June 10Suzuki School of Newton Student RecitalsExecutive Director: Sachiko Isihara3:30-6pm Scandinavian Living Center, 206 Waltham St., West NewtonSolo performances by students of the Suzuki School of Newton, featuring a variety of instruments that may include violin, viola, cello, string bass, piano, flute, guitar and harp.Free www.suzukinewton.org
SunDaY June 11Suzuki School of Newton All School Playathon 12pm-6pm Shops at the Street | Chestnut Hill Six hours of continuous music to raise funds for need-based scholarships.www.suzukinewton.org
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weDneSDaY June 14Zamir Chorale of Boston performs Awe-PsalmDr. Joshua Jacobson, Music DirectorExecutive Director: Barbara Gaffin7:30pm Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St. Newton CenterAwe-Psalm will feature the 55-voice chorale with symphonic orchestra and include ancient Sephardic Psalmody and compositions by Salamone Rossi, Leonard Bernstein (Chichester Psalms), Benjie Ellen Schiller, Jeremiah Klarman, and others. A new work, composed for this concert by Zamir’s out-going chairman and honoree, Robert Snyder, will be debuted.Tix: www.zamir.org
thurSDaY June 156th Strawberry Festival: Newton Cultural AllianceChair: Adrienne HartzellAllen House, 35 Webster St. West Newton5-8pm Enjoy strawberries, music, food at a premiere Newton historic house.Tix: www.newtonculture.org
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