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SUMMARY:Sing & Play with Newton Folk Music
DESCRIPTION:Join Newton Folk Music at the Newton Free Library to sing and play a wide range of folk music\, from traditional to contemporary\, in a low-key\, warm\, and friendly environment. \nSingers and instrumentalists of all levels are welcome. Going around the circle\, everyone will have the chance to suggest a song—and usually to lead it. You can always pass\, of course\, and the organizers are here to help. \nPrinted songbooks with selected favorites will be provided for participants to use during the session\, or you can bring a tablet to reference an electronic version. Newton Folk Music also sometimes uses the book Rise Up Singing as a source\, especially for simple 3-chord tunes\, so bring that along if you have a copy. For less familiar or more complex songs not in our songbook\, the group likes to play from paper handouts. \nThis program is geared towards adults. If you have any questions\, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the organizers at events@newtonfolk.org.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/sing-play-with-newton-folk-music/2025-11-22/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T193000
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SUMMARY:The Gingersnap Band
DESCRIPTION:Join us as The Allen Center transforms into a cozy Jazz Club\, with table seating\, drinks\, and bar snacks available to enjoy during the show. The Gingersnap Band keeps it snappy with a six piece ensemble and soulful renditions of jazzy classics you won’t want to miss.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/the-gingersnap-band/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Cherry Street Music":MAILTO:operations@newtonculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T140000
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SUMMARY:Reclaiming Folk: Celebrating People of Color in Folk Music
DESCRIPTION:Reclaiming Folk is an event series that celebrates and honors People of Color in folk music – we “reclaim” folk because\, despite POCs being at the root of the genre\, history and culture has erased us from American Folk music. From field calls to Blues and Gospel to Indigenous traditions\, the origin of American folk music is connected to people of color. \nFolk music is more than a genre\, folk music is traditional music\, folk music is storytelling\, folk music is the music of the people\, and folk music is a voice for what’s happening in the world today. In our society\, there is often no space for marginalized people to tell our stories. Reclaiming Folk seeks to make space for musicians of color to share their stories and share the stories of our past\, so that our future can be a more inclusive place for all. \nFounded in 2024\, Reclaiming Folk achieved immediate success and support from the community\, featuring performances by 15+ artists and traveling to over 10 locations in Massachusetts. The event includes original music from folk musicians singing in the round\, cover songs that honor the musicians who came before us\, short interviews with the musicians about folk music\, and a Q&A from the audience. \nAbout the artists:\nNaomi Westwater (they/them/she) is a queer\, Black-multiracial singer-songwriter from Massachusetts. Their work combines folk-rock music\, poetry\, and spirituality. Naomi holds a Master of Music in Contemporary Performance and Production from Berklee College of Music\, and they are a part of The Club Passim Folk Collective\, where they produce Re-Imagining Lilith Fair: a tribute to the feminist music scene of the 1990s with an intersectional lens for today. Naomi was nominated for four Boston Music Awards\, and featured in The Boston Globe\, Under The Radar\, WBUR\, GBH\, and The Bluegrass Situation. They made the WBUR’s 2024 Makers list\, and in November 2024 the musician-in-residence at Château d’Orquevaux in France. Currently\, Naomi is producing a series called Reclaiming Folk: A Celebration of People of Color in Folk Music and has received over 20 grants to tour the series. Naomi is on faculty at Club Passim and Not Sorry Productions teaching songwriting\, spirituality\, and poetry. \nLouie Lou Louis is a Brooklyn-based songster who combines an uplifting musicality with a soothing\, yet energizing vibe. Through life experiences and short stories\, he celebrates human imperfection and engages audiences with an infectious positivity. With a unique blend of folk\, jazz\, and global music\, he inspires joy and connection in any audience. \nWith his heartbreakingly powerful voice and incisive lyrics\, Prateek (pruh – TEEK) has been described as “Not just any guy with a guitar…” by The Boston Globe. When you hear his music\, you’ll believe it too. Evolving away from the spare\, Dylan-esque sound of his first EP\, Prateek’s latest album “‘Til June” adds gritty electric guitars\, silvery backing vocals\, and a driving rhythm section\, all in service of his tightly written\, evocative songcraft. Prateek has been a Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Finalist and has been nominated for Singer-Songwriter of the Year at both the New England Music Awards and the Boston Music Awards. His music has seen rotation all over the radio including Sirius XM\, 98.9 WERS\, and 92.5 The River. Listen to “‘Til June” now wherever music is sold or streamed. \nThis 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.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/reclaiming-folk-celebrating-people-of-color-in-folk-music/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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CREATED:20251029T141931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T141931Z
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SUMMARY:Boston's Brilliance
DESCRIPTION:A virtuoso ensemble of celebrated artists including BSO violinist Alexander Velinzon\, BSO violist Cathy Basrak\, cellist Allison Eldredge\, and pianist Max Levinson return to The Allen Center for an evening of intimate chamber music. Repertoire includes Robert Schumann’s breathtaking piano Quartet\, a Mozart Duo in G for violin and viola\, and Amy Beach Transcriptions for cello and piano.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/bostons-brilliance/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Cherry Street Music":MAILTO:operations@newtonculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T170000
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SUMMARY:Suzuki School of Newton Faculty Concert
DESCRIPTION:Suzuki School of Newton faculty perform classical favorites!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/suzuki-school-of-newton-faculty-concert/
LOCATION:Newton Presbyterian Church\, 75 Vernon St.\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T200000
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SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning\, fretting\, strumming\, and reading chord diagrams) as well as providing the opportunity to ask questions and to play fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. This series is geared towards adults. \nWe recommend attending all three sessions of this workshop since each workshop will build on the previous one. But if you already know a few basics or feel confident that you can catch up\, you’re welcome to join the later sessions. \nYou can either bring a ukulele to the workshop or register to use one of Julie’s. If you have your own ukulele (or borrow one of the Library’s)\, no need to register in advance – just show up! \nIf you want to use one of Julie’s ukuleles\, please register on the Library’s website. When you sign up\, you are registering for all three sessions. Please note that Julie’s instruments are available during the workshops but need to be returned to Julie at the end of each session and cannot be taken home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ukulele-workshop/2025-11-26/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012322
CREATED:20251022T154717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T154717Z
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SUMMARY:Concert with Violinist Ilana Zaks
DESCRIPTION:Join acclaimed violinist Ilana Zaks for a captivating solo recital that showcases the expressive power and versatility of the violin. The program spans centuries and styles—from the timeless elegance of Bach to the rhythmic fire of fiddle tunes\, the soulful prayer of contemporary Jewish composers\, and the bold voices of 20th- and 21st-century innovators. With brief spoken introductions\, Ilana invites listeners to experience the stories and emotional landscapes behind each piece. \nProgram: \nJ.S. Bach – Sonata No. 1 in G Minor\, BWV 1001\nDick Kattenburg – Rhapsody No. 1\nHowdy Forrester – Wild Fiddler’s Rag\nLera Auerbach – T’filah (Prayer)\nProkofiev – Sonata #1 in D Major\nDoug Thomas – Pulse\nEllen Taaffe Zwilich – Fantasy for Solo Violin \nJewish-American violinist Ilana Zaks has been described as\, “fearless\, refreshing and commanding.” She has performed as a soloist with the Boston Civic Symphony\, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra\, among others. Her many honors include top prizes at concerto competitions such as the 2020 BMOP Concerto Competition and the New England Philharmonic Orchestra.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/concert-with-violinist-ilana-zaks-2/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012322
CREATED:20251001T145621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T145621Z
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SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning\, fretting\, strumming\, and reading chord diagrams) as well as providing the opportunity to ask questions and to play fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. This series is geared towards adults. \nWe recommend attending all three sessions of this workshop since each workshop will build on the previous one. But if you already know a few basics or feel confident that you can catch up\, you’re welcome to join the later sessions. \nYou can either bring a ukulele to the workshop or register to use one of Julie’s. If you have your own ukulele (or borrow one of the Library’s)\, no need to register in advance – just show up! \nIf you want to use one of Julie’s ukuleles\, please register on the Library’s website. When you sign up\, you are registering for all three sessions. Please note that Julie’s instruments are available during the workshops but need to be returned to Julie at the end of each session and cannot be taken home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ukulele-workshop/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012322
CREATED:20251105T170618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T170618Z
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SUMMARY:Messiah Singing
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Messiah Sing event where we all come together to sing our hearts out to Handel’s beloved masterpieces! \nCome join us\, the quartet of the church and Kathryn Rosenbach. Bring your friends and family for a night of music and community spirit. Bring your music sheets if you want and let us share some time of community. \nEasy access\, ramp available\, close to the D Line Chestnut Hill train stop. \nDon’t miss this special\, once in a year event!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/messiah-singing/
LOCATION:First Church in Chestnut Hill\, 26 Suffolk Road\, Chestnut Hill\, MA\, 02467
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="First Church in Chestnut Hill":MAILTO:26suffolk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012322
CREATED:20251203T164016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T164016Z
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SUMMARY:St. Francis Day Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:All are warmly invited to gather at Grace Church for the annual St. Nicholas Day celebration on Friday\, December 5\, at 6:00pm. Enjoy time in community over dinner and festive Christmas carols! To honor St. Nicholas – who is connected with the giving of gifts – we will bless donations for the Newton Food Pantry. (For those who wish to contribute\, we invite guests to bring food items or $25 gift card(s) to Stop & Shop.) We hope you’ll join us for this fun\, festive event! \nWherever you are on your spiritual journey\, you are welcome here. \nGrace Episcopal Church\, 76 Eldredge Street\, Newton Corner | 617-244-3221 | office@gracenewton.org
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/st-francis-day-celebration-3/
LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church\, 76 Eldredge Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T163000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012322
CREATED:20251203T164854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T164854Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Angelsong
DESCRIPTION:Warm and brighten your holiday season this year with The Highland Glee Club Men’s Chorus! We proudly present Holiday Angelsong\, a program of some of the most beautiful music ever written for the holidays. Palestrina\, Franck\, Schubert\, Praetorius\, Mendelssohn\, Rubinstein and our own Dan Wulf! With star tenor Connor Vigeant and special guests mezzo soprano Jessica Erving and violinist Eleanor Markey (2023 HGC Music Award winner). Reasonably priced at $20 in advance; $25 at the door; children free. Plenty of free\, easy parking. What’s not to love? Get your tickets today.\nhttps://www\,zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/angelsong
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/holiday-angelsong/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Highland Glee Club":MAILTO:sarahjseeber@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T183000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012322
CREATED:20251105T172050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T172050Z
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SUMMARY:Pianos Galore
DESCRIPTION:Suzuki School of Newton students performing classical repertoire!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/pianos-galore/
LOCATION:Allen Center for the Arts\, 35 Webster Street\, West Newton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012322
CREATED:20251203T163907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T163907Z
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SUMMARY:Bay Colony Brass presents “A Yuletide Blizzard of Brilliant Brass”
DESCRIPTION:Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton’s 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in “A Yuletide Blizzard of Brilliant Brass.” The free\, family-friendly concert of Christmas favorites ranges from Leroy Anderson’s “A Christmas Festival” to modern arrangements of traditional carols and “Christmas Toons” by Emmy Award-winning composer Anthony DiLorenzo. The concert features an audience sing-along. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council\, a local council supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the City of Newton.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/bay-colony-brass-presents-a-yuletide-blizzard-of-brilliant-brass/
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:20251207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T183000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012322
CREATED:20251112T194401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T194518Z
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SUMMARY:The Newton Family Singers present “Dancin' on Sunshine:  An inter-generational sing-along dance party”
DESCRIPTION:What the world needs now is joy\, movement\, inspiration and some sunshine! And NFS is bringing it with this season’s fun and uplifting show “Dancin’ on Sunshine” featuring music by the Bee Gees\, Avicii\, Kygo and Whitney Houston including such hits as “We Are Family” and “Walking on Sunshine” to “Vivir Mi Vida” and “Vogue.” \nThis season we are partnering with our sister choir\, Arlington’s Family Folk Chorale\, for TWO big shows! We will perform this show twice\, so you have double the opportunity get your groove on! \nIn this time of global uncertainty and upheaval\, our goal is to create moments of joy and inspiration for our communities! \nEach show will feature both choruses performing together — over one hundred singers together\, with you\, in unison\, dancing\, sharing joyful and uplifting music. \nFamily Folk Chorale show: November 23rd\, 2025 4:00pm: Arlington Town Hall\, 30 Massachusetts Ave\, Arlington\, MA \nNewton Family Singers show: December 7th\, 2025 4:00pm: Regis College\, Casey Theater\, 235 Wellesley St\, Weston\, MA \nGet your tickets now at https://www.newtonfamilysingers.org/events.html
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/the-newton-family-singers-present-dancin-on-sunshine-an-inter-generational-sing-along-dance-party/
LOCATION:Eleanor Welch Casey Theatre at Regis College\, 235 Wellesley Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Family Singers":MAILTO:admin@newtonfamilysingers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012322
CREATED:20251001T145621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T145621Z
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SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning\, fretting\, strumming\, and reading chord diagrams) as well as providing the opportunity to ask questions and to play fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. This series is geared towards adults. \nWe recommend attending all three sessions of this workshop since each workshop will build on the previous one. But if you already know a few basics or feel confident that you can catch up\, you’re welcome to join the later sessions. \nYou can either bring a ukulele to the workshop or register to use one of Julie’s. If you have your own ukulele (or borrow one of the Library’s)\, no need to register in advance – just show up! \nIf you want to use one of Julie’s ukuleles\, please register on the Library’s website. When you sign up\, you are registering for all three sessions. Please note that Julie’s instruments are available during the workshops but need to be returned to Julie at the end of each session and cannot be taken home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ukulele-workshop/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T173000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012322
CREATED:20251210T163349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T163349Z
UID:10008528-1765641600-1765647000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Winter POPS Concert
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family for a free Winter POPS experience\, featuring ANMS faculty! This festive jazz/pop concert is packed with your favorite holiday tunes\, sing-alongs\, and cheer for all ages. \nFeaturing Katie O’Reilly\, voice\, Madison Wise\, voice\, Cheyenne Mize\, voice/guitar/violin\, Joey Thieman\, piano/voice/guitar/trumpet\, Diane Heffner\, clarinet/saxophone\, Nick Isherwood\, upright bass\, and Aaron Robertson\, drums. \nThis event is free to attend thanks to the generosity of an annonymous ANMS family.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/winter-pops-concert/
LOCATION:All Newton Music School\, 321 Chestnut Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 12465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="All Newton Music School":MAILTO:bridget@allnewton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T183000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012322
CREATED:20251105T170640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T170640Z
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SUMMARY:Suzuki School of Newton Violin & Viola Concert
DESCRIPTION:Suzuki School of Newton violin & viola students and faculty present a concert of Suzuki\, classical favorites!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/suzuki-school-of-newton-violin-viola-concert/
LOCATION:Newton Community Stage\, 15 Walnut Park\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012322
CREATED:20251210T163921Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas at Newton Highlands Congregational Church
DESCRIPTION:10:00 am – Worship\n3:00 pm – Lessons & Carols Service
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/christmas-at-newton-highlands-congregational-church-2/
LOCATION:Newton Highlands Congregational Church\, 54 Lincoln Street\, Newton Highlands\, MA\, 02461\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Highlands Congregational Church":MAILTO:office@nhcc.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012322
CREATED:20251203T164704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T164704Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrations! with the New Philharmonia and Boston Ballet School
DESCRIPTION:The New Philharmonia Orchestra and Boston Ballet School present their annual holiday performance\, Celebrations! \nThis family-friendly show features scenes from Tchaikovsky’s beloved The Nutcracker as well as other holiday favorites. \nFamily members of all generations will love this performance! Don’t wait\, tickets often sell out! \nwww.newphil.org for tickets and more information
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/celebrations-with-the-new-philharmonia-and-boston-ballet-school/
LOCATION:Brown Middle School\, 125 Meadowbrook Road\, Newton Centre\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="New Philharmonia Orchestra":MAILTO:info@newphil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T180000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012322
CREATED:20251210T162202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T162335Z
UID:10008535-1765728000-1765735200@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:A Festival of Lessons & Carols
DESCRIPTION:All are warmly invited to St. John’s Episcopal Church (297 Lowell Ave\, Newton) for the Festival of Lessons and Carols on Sunday\, December 14\, at 4PM. Reception to follow. This special service\, featuring the choirs of Grace Church\, Parish of St. Paul’s\, and St. John’s\, combines scripture with carols and hymns to tell the story of Christmas.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/a-festival-of-lessons-carols/
LOCATION:St. John’s Episcopal Church\, 297 Lowell Ave\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012322
CREATED:20251112T194621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T194621Z
UID:10008479-1765731600-1765738800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Avi Benjamin. Theremin. Concert-Story.
DESCRIPTION:Artistic Hanukkah Festival\nAvi Benjamin\nTheremin\nConcert-Story \n“The Theremin is a musical phenomenon of the twentieth century – the first electronic instrument\, its sound reminiscent of the human voice.” \nThe secret life of a musician-inventor living in New York\, who was a Soviet intelligence agent in the 1930s. The story is played and told by musician Avi Benjamin. \nAvi Benjamin is a pianist and composer for theater and film\, and one of the founders of Tel Aviv’s Gesher Theater. \nLighting of the first candle \nSunday\, December 14\, 5:00 p.m.\nWar memorial at Newton City Hall\n1000 Commonwealth Ave\, Newton Centre\, MA 02459\nSuggested donation – $18\nPlease register in advance
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/avi-benjamin-theremin-concert-story/
LOCATION:Community Hub\, 1320 Centre St\, Newton Centre\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Center Makor":MAILTO:info@centermakor.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T143000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012322
CREATED:20251210T162108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T162108Z
UID:10008536-1765891800-1765895400@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:The Cooper Center Music Makers Holiday Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Cooper Center Music Makers have delighted OAS participants for years. Join them for their annual holiday performance\, which will feature classic holiday songs. You are welcome to sing along\, tap your feet\, or simply enjoy the music. Lyric sheets will be provided.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/the-cooper-center-music-makers-holiday-concert/
LOCATION:Cooper Center\, 345 Walnut Street\, Newtonville\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012322
CREATED:20251001T145621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T145621Z
UID:10007933-1765998000-1766001600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning\, fretting\, strumming\, and reading chord diagrams) as well as providing the opportunity to ask questions and to play fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. This series is geared towards adults. \nWe recommend attending all three sessions of this workshop since each workshop will build on the previous one. But if you already know a few basics or feel confident that you can catch up\, you’re welcome to join the later sessions. \nYou can either bring a ukulele to the workshop or register to use one of Julie’s. If you have your own ukulele (or borrow one of the Library’s)\, no need to register in advance – just show up! \nIf you want to use one of Julie’s ukuleles\, please register on the Library’s website. When you sign up\, you are registering for all three sessions. Please note that Julie’s instruments are available during the workshops but need to be returned to Julie at the end of each session and cannot be taken home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ukulele-workshop/2025-12-17/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T213000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012322
CREATED:20251203T163812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T163812Z
UID:10008514-1766086200-1766093400@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Stefan Jackiw & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Cherry Street Music presents Stefan Jackiw & Friends! Violinist Stefan Jackiw\, with pianist Kevin Ahfat will present the Prokofiev Violin Sonata in D and duos with clarinetist Yoonah Kim by Schubert and Mozart. Allison Eldredge and Kevin Ahfat will join Jackiw and Kim in the Walter Rabl Piano Quartet. This will be an intimate and powerful evening of music with world class musicians you won’t want to miss!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/stefan-jackiw-friends/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Cherry Street Music":MAILTO:operations@newtonculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T163000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012322
CREATED:20250820T132618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T132709Z
UID:10007850-1766241000-1766248200@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Sing & Play with Newton Folk Music
DESCRIPTION:Join Newton Folk Music at the Newton Free Library to sing and play a wide range of folk music\, from traditional to contemporary\, in a low-key\, warm\, and friendly environment. \nSingers and instrumentalists of all levels are welcome. Going around the circle\, everyone will have the chance to suggest a song—and usually to lead it. You can always pass\, of course\, and the organizers are here to help. \nPrinted songbooks with selected favorites will be provided for participants to use during the session\, or you can bring a tablet to reference an electronic version. Newton Folk Music also sometimes uses the book Rise Up Singing as a source\, especially for simple 3-chord tunes\, so bring that along if you have a copy. For less familiar or more complex songs not in our songbook\, the group likes to play from paper handouts. \nThis program is geared towards adults. If you have any questions\, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the organizers at events@newtonfolk.org.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/sing-play-with-newton-folk-music/2025-12-20/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012322
CREATED:20251203T163745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T163745Z
UID:10008515-1766329200-1766332800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:A Seraphim Christmas
DESCRIPTION:A Seraphim Christmas\nThe Seraphim Singers \nSaturday\, December 20 at 8 PM\nHoly Name Parish\n1689 Centre Street\, West Roxbury\nParking in the school lot across the street (525 West Roxbury Parkway) and on street. \nSunday\, December 21 at 3 PM\nTrinity Parish\n11 Homer Street\, Newton Centre\nOn street parking. \nSunday\, December 21 at 7:30 PM\nFirst Church in Cambridge\n11 Garden Street\, Cambridge\nParking in Harvard Square area garages and on street.\nNote that resident parking only signage on neighborhood streets is not in effect on Sundays. \nEric Christopher Perry\, Music Director\nHeinrich Christensen\, Organ\nThe Bitumen Brass Quartet \nSeraphim’s annual holiday concert returns in spectacular fashion\, showcasing favorite seasonal selections from over the years\, along with some stirring and heartwarming new pieces sure to become a cherished part of our tradition and yours as well. A Seraphim Christmas will fill you with serene joy and jubilant good tidings\, and be enhanced with carol singing by all and the splendor of The Bitumen Brass Quartet. Join in Seraphim’s community outreach project by bringing donations of sturdy winter wear to the concerts to help those facing housing insecurity. \nWinter Wear Clothing Drive\nTo help neighbors facing housing insecurity\, consider donating to the Friday Café Resource Room through Seraphim. They welcome contributions of new or gently used clothing\, shoes\, and boots (men’s items preferred)\, unopened toiletries\, and survival gear such as sleeping bags and blankets. Check their DONATION GUIDELINES for more information about how and what to donate. They also maintain an AMAZON WISH LIST for those who prefer to donate that way. You may bring donations to the concert for Seraphim to transfer to the Friday Café. \nDecember Concert Tickets\nGeneral: $30 | Senior: $25 | Student: $15\nFirst Time Promo: Admit two for the price of one ($30)\nVirtual: $20 per viewer (Sunday 7:30 PM concert\, view live or later at your convenience)\nhttps://www.seraphimsingers.org/upcoming \nThree-Concert Season Subscriptions\nGeneral: $75 | Senior: $55 | Student:  $35\nVirtual: $50 per viewer\nhttps://www.seraphimsingers.org/upcoming \nInformation\ndarylbichel@aol.com\n617/312-8328
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/a-seraphim-christmas/
LOCATION:Trinity Parish\, 11 Homer St\, Newton Centre\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="The Seraphim Singers":MAILTO:info@seraphimsingers.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012322
CREATED:20251210T163215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T163215Z
UID:10008531-1766430000-1766437200@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Alumni Holiday Jazz Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join the award winning Newton South High School Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Alumni for a fun\, festive evening of Holiday jazz.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/alumni-holiday-jazz-concert/
LOCATION:Newton South High School\, 140 Brandeis Road\, Newton Centre\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton South High School Music":MAILTO:brownta@newton.k12.ma.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012322
CREATED:20251001T145621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T145621Z
UID:10007934-1766602800-1766606400@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning\, fretting\, strumming\, and reading chord diagrams) as well as providing the opportunity to ask questions and to play fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. This series is geared towards adults. \nWe recommend attending all three sessions of this workshop since each workshop will build on the previous one. But if you already know a few basics or feel confident that you can catch up\, you’re welcome to join the later sessions. \nYou can either bring a ukulele to the workshop or register to use one of Julie’s. If you have your own ukulele (or borrow one of the Library’s)\, no need to register in advance – just show up! \nIf you want to use one of Julie’s ukuleles\, please register on the Library’s website. When you sign up\, you are registering for all three sessions. Please note that Julie’s instruments are available during the workshops but need to be returned to Julie at the end of each session and cannot be taken home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ukulele-workshop/2025-12-24/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012322
CREATED:20251001T145621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T145621Z
UID:10007935-1767207600-1767211200@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning\, fretting\, strumming\, and reading chord diagrams) as well as providing the opportunity to ask questions and to play fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. This series is geared towards adults. \nWe recommend attending all three sessions of this workshop since each workshop will build on the previous one. But if you already know a few basics or feel confident that you can catch up\, you’re welcome to join the later sessions. \nYou can either bring a ukulele to the workshop or register to use one of Julie’s. If you have your own ukulele (or borrow one of the Library’s)\, no need to register in advance – just show up! \nIf you want to use one of Julie’s ukuleles\, please register on the Library’s website. When you sign up\, you are registering for all three sessions. Please note that Julie’s instruments are available during the workshops but need to be returned to Julie at the end of each session and cannot be taken home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ukulele-workshop/2025-12-31/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012322
CREATED:20251001T145621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T145621Z
UID:10007936-1767812400-1767816000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning\, fretting\, strumming\, and reading chord diagrams) as well as providing the opportunity to ask questions and to play fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. This series is geared towards adults. \nWe recommend attending all three sessions of this workshop since each workshop will build on the previous one. But if you already know a few basics or feel confident that you can catch up\, you’re welcome to join the later sessions. \nYou can either bring a ukulele to the workshop or register to use one of Julie’s. If you have your own ukulele (or borrow one of the Library’s)\, no need to register in advance – just show up! \nIf you want to use one of Julie’s ukuleles\, please register on the Library’s website. When you sign up\, you are registering for all three sessions. Please note that Julie’s instruments are available during the workshops but need to be returned to Julie at the end of each session and cannot be taken home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ukulele-workshop/2026-01-07/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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