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SUMMARY:Free Concert: "Broadway Lights" at First Church in Chestnut Hill\, May 1
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting evening of Broadway music at First Church in Chestnut Hill! On Thursday\, May 1st\, at 7 PM\, our very own professional Quartet and Music Director will perform “Broadway Lights\,” featuring selections from Phantom of the Opera\, My Fair Lady\, Guys and Dolls\, Into the Woods\, and more! \nThe concert is free and open to the public\, but seating is limited. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a magical night of Broadway brought right to your doorstep in Chestnut Hill! \nFirst Church in Chestnut Hill is located at 26 Suffolk Road\, just a few steps from the Chestnut Hill T stop. Street parking is also available in front of the church.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/free-concert-broadway-lights-at-first-church-in-chestnut-hill-may-1/
LOCATION:First Church in Chestnut Hill\, 26 Suffolk Road\, Chestnut Hill\, MA\, 02467
CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="First Church in Chestnut Hill":MAILTO:26suffolk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T170000
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SUMMARY:Highland Glee Club Concert
DESCRIPTION:Highland Glee Club “Cream of American Folk” Concert \nPlease plan on joining us for this concert on Saturday\, May 3\, at 3 PM. War Memorial Auditorium\, Newton City Hall\, 1000 Commonwealth Ave. Our 2025 Music Prize winner\, high school senior and classical pianist Henry Tushman\, will be performing as well. \nPlease bring a can of soup to give to the Newton Food Pantry!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/highland-glee-club-concert/
LOCATION:Newton City Hall War Memorial Auditorium\, 1000 Commonwealth Ave\, Newton Centre\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Hgihland Glee Club":MAILTO:jficarelli@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T173029Z
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SUMMARY:Folk Concert and Food Drive May 3
DESCRIPTION:Join the men of the Highland Glee Club choir for Cream of American Folk\, a concert of mid-century American folk music with guitars and banjo! Bring along a can of your favorite nourishing soup to help a family in need. Featuring timeless gems like “Wayfaring Stranger” and “Oh Shenandoah” as well as pop favorites like “Louisiana Man” and the sea shanty “Santy Anno”\, beautifully arranged for the warm\, burnished sound of men’s voices. With the strumming talents of Brian Middleton(guitar)\, Bob Salitsky(string bass)\, and Don Shulsinger(banjo).
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/folk-concert-and-food-drive-may-33rd/
LOCATION:Newton City Hall War Memorial Auditorium\, 1000 Commonwealth Ave\, Newton Centre\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Highland Glee Club":MAILTO:sarahjseeber@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T213000
DTSTAMP:20250501T150104Z
CREATED:20250501T150104Z
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SUMMARY:New Philharmonia Orchestra Season Finale
DESCRIPTION:The New Philharmonia Orchestra performs its 30th Season Finale on Saturday\, May 3 and Sunday\, May 4. Join us as we celebrate three decades of Music for All in Newton! \nBLACKBURN & RIMSKY-KORSAKOV \nBlackburn: Symphony No. 1\, Thalassa\nworld premiere \nRimsky-Korsakov: Sheherazade \nSaturday\, May 3 at 7:30pm\nSunday\, May 4 at 3:00pm \nGrace Episcopal Church\, Newton \nPremium and “pay what you can” tickets available at www.newphil.org/tickets.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/new-philharmonia-orchestra-season-finale/2025-05-03/
LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church\, 76 Eldredge Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="New Philharmonia Orchestra":MAILTO:info@newphil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T170000
DTSTAMP:20250501T150104Z
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SUMMARY:New Philharmonia Orchestra Season Finale
DESCRIPTION:The New Philharmonia Orchestra performs its 30th Season Finale on Saturday\, May 3 and Sunday\, May 4. Join us as we celebrate three decades of Music for All in Newton! \nBLACKBURN & RIMSKY-KORSAKOV \nBlackburn: Symphony No. 1\, Thalassa\nworld premiere \nRimsky-Korsakov: Sheherazade \nSaturday\, May 3 at 7:30pm\nSunday\, May 4 at 3:00pm \nGrace Episcopal Church\, Newton \nPremium and “pay what you can” tickets available at www.newphil.org/tickets.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/new-philharmonia-orchestra-season-finale/2025-05-04/
LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church\, 76 Eldredge Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="New Philharmonia Orchestra":MAILTO:info@newphil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T190000
DTSTAMP:20250327T153214Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Family Singers Celebrate the Music of The Traveling Wilburys
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to our next concert as the Newton Family Singers pay tribute to the legendary Traveling Wilburys. Join us on May 4\, 2025 at 4:00pm at the JCC in Newton\, for an evening filled with timeless melodies and harmonious performances that will captivate audiences of all ages. \nThis season’s concert will also be a fundraiser for Family Promise Metrowest a local organization which works to support families with children who face homelessness. \nJoin us as we celebrate the enduring legacy of the Traveling Wilburys. Our singers will perform classics that have left an indelible mark on the world of rock and folk music. We look forward to sharing this special event with you and celebrating the timeless appeal of the Traveling Wilburys. \nTickets available via https://www.newtonfamilysingers.org/events.html. \nAdults: $15 if purchased before April 27; $20 if purchased on or after April 27 or at the door.\nKids 12 and under: Always $15. \nConcert Details\nDate: May 4\, 2025 at 4:00pm\nVenue: JCC at 333 Nahanton St\, Newton\, MA
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-family-singers-celebrate-the-music-of-the-traveling-wilburys/
LOCATION:JCC Greater Boston\, 333 Nahanton Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Fundraiser,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Family Singers":MAILTO:admin@newtonfamilysingers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T163000
DTSTAMP:20250429T225252Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Singers Community Chorus | Open Rehearsals
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome! We are a fun\, friendly choir starting our fall season on September 24th. \nOur repertoire includes songs from the American Songbook\, showtunes\, Jazz\, madrigals\, folk songs\, and much more!!\nHere are some of our past programs here: https://newtonsingers.org/index.php/previous-seasons/ \nWe are seeking Sopranos\, Altos\, Tenors\, and Basses to round out our membership and achieve a nice blend. \nCheck us out at an open rehearsal. Tuesdays may soon be your favorite day of the week!!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-singers-community-chorus-open-rehearsals-2/2025-05-06/
LOCATION:150 Lowell Ave\, Newtonville\, 150 Lowell Ave\, Newtonville\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Community Pride":MAILTO:contactus@newtoncommunitypride.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T210000
DTSTAMP:20250508T180750Z
CREATED:20250508T180750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T180750Z
UID:10007181-1746905400-1746910800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Bay Colony Brass presents “And All That Jazz”
DESCRIPTION:Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton’s 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in a free concert featuring a wide array of jazz ranging from W.C. Handy’s “St. Louis Blues March” to Chick Corea’s wildly evocative “Spain.” The program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council\, a local council that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the City of Newton. \nFREE ADMISSION \nParking is available adjacent to the building at Second Church in Newton. Parking lots are accessible from either Highland Street or Chestnut Street. \nAccess for those with limited mobility is available immediately uphill from the sanctuary via the side driveway or drive-up entrance through the main doors to the sanctuary. \nLearn more about Bay Colony Brass at www.baycolonybrass.org.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/bay-colony-brass-presents-and-all-that-jazz/
LOCATION:Second Church in Newton\, 60 Highland Street\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T163000
DTSTAMP:20250429T225252Z
CREATED:20240919T200513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T225252Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Singers Community Chorus | Open Rehearsals
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome! We are a fun\, friendly choir starting our fall season on September 24th. \nOur repertoire includes songs from the American Songbook\, showtunes\, Jazz\, madrigals\, folk songs\, and much more!!\nHere are some of our past programs here: https://newtonsingers.org/index.php/previous-seasons/ \nWe are seeking Sopranos\, Altos\, Tenors\, and Basses to round out our membership and achieve a nice blend. \nCheck us out at an open rehearsal. Tuesdays may soon be your favorite day of the week!!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-singers-community-chorus-open-rehearsals-2/2025-05-13/
LOCATION:150 Lowell Ave\, Newtonville\, 150 Lowell Ave\, Newtonville\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Community Pride":MAILTO:contactus@newtoncommunitypride.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T150000
DTSTAMP:20250508T175216Z
CREATED:20250508T175216Z
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UID:10007185-1747663200-1747666800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Weston Wind Quintet with pianist Sayuri Miyamoto
DESCRIPTION:Music Mondays is thrilled to present the Weston Wind Quintet: Kristyn Morey (flute)\, Danbi Choy (clarinet)\, Joel Bard (oboe)\, Libby Jones (french horn)\, Shu Satoh (bassoon)\, performing with Sayuri Miyamoto (piano). They will perform a program of French masterworks for winds and piano by Bizet\, Ibert\, Ravel\, and Roussel. We will be live at the Scandinavian Center (206 Waltham Street\, Newton) and live streamed on Zoom: \nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84497750789…\nMeeting ID: 844 9775 0789\nPasscode: mm2025 \nAdmission will be free as usual\, with donations appreciated. This concert is a Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts grant recipient.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/weston-wind-quintet-with-pianist-sayuri-miyamoto/
LOCATION:Scandinavian Cultural Center\, 206 Waltham St\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Music Mondays Inc.":MAILTO:musicmondaysnewton@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T163000
DTSTAMP:20250429T225252Z
CREATED:20240919T200513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T225252Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Singers Community Chorus | Open Rehearsals
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome! We are a fun\, friendly choir starting our fall season on September 24th. \nOur repertoire includes songs from the American Songbook\, showtunes\, Jazz\, madrigals\, folk songs\, and much more!!\nHere are some of our past programs here: https://newtonsingers.org/index.php/previous-seasons/ \nWe are seeking Sopranos\, Altos\, Tenors\, and Basses to round out our membership and achieve a nice blend. \nCheck us out at an open rehearsal. Tuesdays may soon be your favorite day of the week!!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-singers-community-chorus-open-rehearsals-2/2025-05-20/
LOCATION:150 Lowell Ave\, Newtonville\, 150 Lowell Ave\, Newtonville\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Community Pride":MAILTO:contactus@newtoncommunitypride.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T213000
DTSTAMP:20250502T163411Z
CREATED:20250502T163411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T163411Z
UID:10007178-1747769400-1747776600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Contemporary Jazz Orchestra East
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 20th\, acclaimed saxophonist and bandleader Christopher Pitts proudly debuts the Contemporary Jazz Orchestra East (CJO East) in an electrifying concert showcasing an extraordinary lineup of internationally renowned jazz musicians. The performance takes place at Newton City Hall/War Memorial\, beginning at 7:30 PM.”I’ve been waiting for a long time to get my big band back together. There is nothing like a modern\, no-holds-barred\, blowing big band swinging great music!” The main sponsor is the Village Bank and admission is free to the public. This concert is part of the Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts program and is supported by Newton Community Pride in partnership with the City of Newton. \nOriginally founded in San Francisco\, the 18-piece Contemporary Jazz Orchestra is an ensemble steeped in the vibrant tradition of big band jazz\, blending dynamic arrangements with adventurous improvisation. Led by Pitts\, whose extensive performance credits include collaborations with legends such as Dizzy Gillespie\, Clark Terry\, J.C. Heard\, Regina Carter\, Aretha Franklin and Thad Jones\, the orchestra promises an unforgettable evening of musical excellence.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/contemporary-jazz-orchestra-east/
LOCATION:Newton City Hall/War Memorial\, Newton Center\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Christopher Pitts":MAILTO:cpitts@jazznation.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T163000
DTSTAMP:20250429T225252Z
CREATED:20240919T200513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T225252Z
UID:10001698-1748358000-1748363400@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Newton Singers Community Chorus | Open Rehearsals
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome! We are a fun\, friendly choir starting our fall season on September 24th. \nOur repertoire includes songs from the American Songbook\, showtunes\, Jazz\, madrigals\, folk songs\, and much more!!\nHere are some of our past programs here: https://newtonsingers.org/index.php/previous-seasons/ \nWe are seeking Sopranos\, Altos\, Tenors\, and Basses to round out our membership and achieve a nice blend. \nCheck us out at an open rehearsal. Tuesdays may soon be your favorite day of the week!!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-singers-community-chorus-open-rehearsals-2/2025-05-27/
LOCATION:150 Lowell Ave\, Newtonville\, 150 Lowell Ave\, Newtonville\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Community Pride":MAILTO:contactus@newtoncommunitypride.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T093000
DTSTAMP:20250529T172252Z
CREATED:20250529T172252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T172252Z
UID:10007212-1748415600-1748424600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:51st Annual   Theodore D. Mann Newton Mayor's Community Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join your community Wednesday morning\, May 28th\, under a big tent at Shaw Hall on the UMass Mt. Ida campus. Doors open and and breakfast will be available starting at 7:00 a.m. \nThis year’s Keynote Speaker will be Dan Shaughnessy\, renowned sportswriter for the Boston Globe. In addition\, we will be joined by MA District 4 Congressman\, Jake Auchincloss\, who will be sharing remarks. \nRegistration for the Breakfast is required:\nTickets & Tables: bit.ly/NEWTONBREAKFAST25\nSponsorship Opportunities: bit.ly/BREAKFAST_SPONSORS_25\nThis event is also the principal fundraiser for the Foundation for Racial\, Ethnic and Religious Harmony
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/51st-annual-theodore-d-mann-newton-mayors-community-breakfast/
LOCATION:Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst\, 100 Carlson Ave\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Foundation for Racial%2C Ethnic and Religious Harmony (Harmony Foundation)":MAILTO:harmonyfoundationnewton@gmail.com
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