What is shape note singing and what’s it doing in Newton?
Every week, Norumbega Harmony sings hymns together, including on the second Monday of the month at Church of the Redeemer in Chestnut Hill. But it’s [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
"In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours." — Mark Twain It's the first weekend of spring in [...]
‘Naughty’ party explores the seedier side of Revolutionary-era Newton
Enactors and guests filled the rooms of the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds on Saturday for a racy Revolution-themed cocktail party. “Naughty Newton at Night: Revolution After [...]
Newton Open Studios coming April 5 and 6
Spring is about to bloom with art in Newton. The annual citywide exhibit Newton Open Studios is coming Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6, [...]
Christian Scientist Mary Baker Eddy led her religious revolution from Chestnut Hill
You’ve probably driven by the Longyear Museum, which is dedicated to the life of Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science. While the main [...]
Revolutionary Retro: Durant Kenrick House brings Colonial-era Newton to life
If you stopped by the Durant-Kenrick House on Saturday, you may have learned how to make chocolate tea. No, chocolate tea is not a new [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
"Beware the Ides of March." -- William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar The only thing you have to beware of in Newton this Ides of March is [...]
Howie Newman is bringing his Musical Baseball Show to Newton this month
The Boston Red Sox will have their Opening Day game against the Rangers on March 27, in Arlington, Texas. But you can celebrate the 2025 [...]
Three Newton kids to participate in World Figure Skating Championships
Three Newton kids are heading to the International Skating Union World Figure Skating Championships this year as members of the Dedham Savings Sweepers, the youngest [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
We're about to see a whole weekend with temperatures above 40 degrees for the first time in months. Make the most of it. Newton is [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
It's often said that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. This weekend, March is flipping the script and coming [...]
Linda Plaut Festival accepting grant applications
Are you artistic? Talented? Eager to share your creativity with your community? This one's for you. The new Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts grant [...]
Newton has a bunch of events to get you through the rest of the frosty season
It’s still cold, but that doesn’t mean you need to stay cooped up in the house. There are a ton of great events in Newton [...]
He felt God call him to come out. Now, he helps Black churches help others to do the same
The following story first appeared on The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students, with which the Newton Beacon has formed a partnership. Stories [...]
Five things to do in Newton this weekend
We're in for a heatwave this weekend, so to speak—temperatures are expected to reach the upper 30s—and after the week we've had, that's reason enough [...]