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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-2/2025-10-21/
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:20251022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T200000
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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/2025-10-22/
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:20251024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T203000
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SUMMARY:The St. Ignatius Concert Series presents\, "Life & Death"
DESCRIPTION:Amidst the Gothic splendor of St. Ignatius Parish at Boston College\, prepare to indulge in a truly frightening night of classical music! \nSoloists Ming-hang Tam (violin) and Aubrie Dionne (flute)\, displaying exceptional virtuosity and transcendent artistry\, will take our audience on a journey of life\, death\, and rebirth through a program that spans across centuries of musicians! Throughout the evening\, you will hear death and the afterlife represented in a myriad of different lights\, from a diabolically good devil’s trill\, to a lark ascending from the ashes. \nAlso featuring: Brandenburg and Beyond\, a New England based Neo-Baroque Ensemble whose performances range from traditional Baroque masterworks to new compositions with hints of jazz\, folk\, and modern influences. \nFREE TO ATTEND (with a suggested $20 donation) \nWhen : Friday\, October 24 at 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm)\nWhere : St. Ignatius Parish in Chestnut Hill (28 Commonwealth Avenue)\n——————————————————————————————————————————– \nThe St. Ignatius Concert Series unites professional music with a beautiful worship space provided by St. Ignatius Parish\, located near Boston College’s campus. Under the leadership of Founder and Artistic Director Allyn McCourt\, our mission is to transform St. Ignatius from a place that meets only for worship into a vibrant hub for the arts\, where invited performers may share their art with our community.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/the-st-ignatius-concert-series-presents-life-death/
LOCATION:St. Ignatius Parish\, 28 Commonwealth Avenue\, Chestnut Hill\, MA\, 02467\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T162445
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SUMMARY:Folk/Americana House Concert with Reed Foehl and Putnam Murdoch
DESCRIPTION:Born in a small country town in New England and into a musical family\, Grammy-nominated songwriter Reed Foehl writes stories of the human condition with a lyric and voice which push boundaries while paying homage to tradition. Dusty and patient\, his music is genuine Folk/Americana. \n“Reed has the ability to transport the soul\, a true master. One of the great songwriters of our time.” Gregory Alan Isakov \n“ From traditional folk ballads to barroom sing-alongs\, this tunesmith’s emotional\, deeply personal lyrics and indelibly infectious choruses…leave the listener with an overriding sense of optimism” (Glide Magazine) — something we could all use a little more of these days.” \n“Reed’s songs hit you in the heart\, and everything else falls away.” Anais Mitchell \nwww.reedfoehlmusic.com
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/folk-americana-house-concert-with-reed-foehl-and-putnam-murdoch/
LOCATION:House Of Play House Concerts
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="houseconcertsnewton@gmail.com":MAILTO:Houseconcertsnewton@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T162445
CREATED:20251008T163034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T163034Z
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SUMMARY:Folk/Americana House Concert with Reed Foehl and Putnam Murdock
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our next house concert with Reed Foehl and Putnam Murdock! You will be welcome in our friendly home. Email your name and phone to houseconcertsnewton@gmail.com ASAP as reservations can sell out. Details and a confirmation will then be sent to you. $30 minimum suggested donation goes 100% directly to musicians. \nStreet singer- turned songwriter- Reed Foehl’s music tells stories of the human condition with a lyric and voice that push the boundaries while paying homage to tradition. Dusty and patient his music is genuine Folk/Americana. He was nominated for a grammy for his song “Fly” which was covered by country legend “ Lee Ann Womack”. His five studio albums have put him on the map of the publishing world\, garnering placements in both film and television. \n“Reed has the ability to transport the soul\, a true master. One of the great songwriters of our time.” Gregory Alan Isakov \n“ From traditional folk ballads to barroom sing-alongs\, this tunesmith’s emotional\, deeply personal lyrics and indelibly infectious choruses…leave the listener with an overriding sense of optimism” (Glide Magazine) — something we could all use a little more of these days.” \n“Reed’s songs hit you in the heart\, and everything else falls away.” Anais Mitchell \nwww.reedfoehlmusic.com
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/folk-americana-house-concert-with-reed-foehl-and-putnam-murdock/2025-10-26/1/
LOCATION:House Of Play House Concerts
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="House Of Play House Concerts":MAILTO:houseconcertsnewton@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T162445
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SUMMARY:Kalliope Reed Quintet in Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Kalliope Reed Quintet presents Música de México y Memorias\, a program featuring works by Mexican composers Nubia Jaime Donjuan\, Arturo Marquez\, and Diana Syrse\, while exploring the topics of memory and remembrance. The concert also includes Kalliope’s most recent commission “Suite No. 1 for Reed Quintet” by award-winning Mexican composer and clarinetist Ábraham Gomez. In celebration of this theme\, the concert will also include selected arranged movements of Maurice Ravel’s famous Le Tombeau de Couperin—a piece Ravel wrote in a joie de vivre remembrance of friends who passed during WWI in the French Baroque style of renowned composer\, Couperin– which the Quintet has programmed to honor both Ravel’s 150th anniversary and the Newton Free Library’s 150th year of service in 2025. \nThe Kalliope Reed Quintet is the first professional reed quintet in New England. Celebrating music from the Americas\, their commissions have created cultural connections with composers from Mexico\, Peru\, Uruguay\, and the United States\, and their performances include national appearances and a tour to Mazatlán\, Mexico. Dedicated to expanding local arts access\, they perform free concerts across Greater Boston at museums\, libraries\, churches and other community venues. \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/kalliope-reed-quintet-in-concert/
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:20251026T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T162445
CREATED:20251022T160244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T160244Z
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SUMMARY:String Chamber Concert
DESCRIPTION:Experience chamber music at its finest. Join us for an intimate concert featuring ANMS favorites Hsin-Lin Tsai\, violin\, and Miguel Pérez-Espejo\, violin\, joined by Danny Kim\, viola\, and Blaise Déjardin\, cello (members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra). The program includes Nicolás Lell Benavides’ Cuates for Two Violins\, Beethoven’s Eyeglasses Duet for Viola and Cello\, and Ravel’s String Quartet in F Major.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/string-chamber-concert/
LOCATION:All Newton Music School\, 321 Chestnut Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 12465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="All Newton Music School":MAILTO:bridget@allnewton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T162445
CREATED:20251015T180152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T180152Z
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SUMMARY:When Dawn Lights the Sky
DESCRIPTION:FREE CONCERT\nCharles River Wind Ensemble\nSunday\, October 26\, 2025 3:00 PM\n300 Hammond Pond Parkway\, Chestnut Hill\, MA 02467\nWhen Dawn Lights the Sky\nKah Chun Wong\, Pecos Pueblo \nCait Nishimura\, Intrinsic Light \nGunther Schuller\, Nature’s Way \nJohan Schop\, Break Forth O Beauteous Heavenly Light \nas prelude to: \nDavid Biedenbender\, Luminescence \nGunther Schuller\, Blue Dawn Into White Heat \nErik Santos\, The Seer with Tenor soloist\, David Jiles Jr.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/when-dawn-lights-the-sky/
LOCATION:300 HPP\, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway\, Chestnut Hill\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Charles River Wind Ensemble":MAILTO:charlesriverwindensemble@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T162445
CREATED:20251022T153511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T153511Z
UID:10008048-1761490800-1761498000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Newton Baroque Presents: All the Pleasures of Platti - Sonatas for Flute and Keyboard by Giovanni Benedetto Platti
DESCRIPTION:Newton Baroque invites you to the palace to enjoy “All the Pleasures of Platti\,” an evening at the Würzburger Residenz\,\non Sunday\, October 26\, with music by Würzburg’s most beloved composer\, Giovanni Benedetto Platti.\nFlutist Christa Piehl Evans and keyboardist Andrus Madsen will play Platti’s Sonatas for Flute and Continuo from 1743.\nIt will be a pleasure to share this music in one of our own little architectural gems\, the Nathaniel Topliff Allen Homestead. \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/all-the-pleasures-of-platti-sonatas-for-flute-and-harpsichord-by-giovanni-benedetto-platti
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-baroque-presents-all-the-pleasures-of-platti-sonatas-for-flute-and-keyboard-by-giovanni-benedetto-platti/
LOCATION:Allen Center for the Arts\, 35 Webster Street\, West Newton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Baroque":MAILTO:andrusmadsen@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T162445
CREATED:20251001T144749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T144749Z
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SUMMARY:Eloise & Co. Album Release Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join Eloise & Co. for their upcoming self-sponsored album release concert at the Scandinavian Cultural Center in West Newton\, MA on October 26! Eloise & Co are Vermont-based accordionist Rachel Bell and fiddler Becky Tracy who joined forces with Quebecois piano phenom Rachel Aucoin in celebrating the release of their new CD\, avec Elodie. \nBecky Tracy (fiddle) and Rachel Bell (accordion) of Brattleboro\, VT formed Eloise & Co. in 2015 to explore their love of multiple genres\, from gritty French tunes to soaring Celtic and Quebecois melodies. They are renowned in the national contra dance sphere\, the trad concert circuit\, and the increasingly popular bal folk music and dance scene. \nTICKETS: Pay at the door!\n$30 supporter / $20 suggested / $15 economy price / Kids 12 and under free\nAccepted payment: cash\, check\, Venmo\, PayPal \nAddress: Scandinavian Cultural Center – 206 Waltham St\, West Newton\, MA 02465 \nClick here to get a taste of what you’ll hear at this exciting concert! – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOOO3DEFDjA&t=27s
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/eloise-co-album-release-concert/
LOCATION:Scandinavian Cultural Center\, 206 Waltham St\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Eloise &amp%3B Co.":MAILTO:altersanna@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T162445
CREATED:20251008T163034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T163034Z
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SUMMARY:Folk/Americana House Concert with Reed Foehl and Putnam Murdock
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our next house concert with Reed Foehl and Putnam Murdock! You will be welcome in our friendly home. Email your name and phone to houseconcertsnewton@gmail.com ASAP as reservations can sell out. Details and a confirmation will then be sent to you. $30 minimum suggested donation goes 100% directly to musicians. \nStreet singer- turned songwriter- Reed Foehl’s music tells stories of the human condition with a lyric and voice that push the boundaries while paying homage to tradition. Dusty and patient his music is genuine Folk/Americana. He was nominated for a grammy for his song “Fly” which was covered by country legend “ Lee Ann Womack”. His five studio albums have put him on the map of the publishing world\, garnering placements in both film and television. \n“Reed has the ability to transport the soul\, a true master. One of the great songwriters of our time.” Gregory Alan Isakov \n“ From traditional folk ballads to barroom sing-alongs\, this tunesmith’s emotional\, deeply personal lyrics and indelibly infectious choruses…leave the listener with an overriding sense of optimism” (Glide Magazine) — something we could all use a little more of these days.” \n“Reed’s songs hit you in the heart\, and everything else falls away.” Anais Mitchell \nwww.reedfoehlmusic.com
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/folk-americana-house-concert-with-reed-foehl-and-putnam-murdock/2025-10-26/2/
LOCATION:House Of Play House Concerts
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="House Of Play House Concerts":MAILTO:houseconcertsnewton@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T162445
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-2/2025-10-28/
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:20251028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T162445
CREATED:20251001T145655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T145655Z
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SUMMARY:Literary Monsters by Shadow\, Sound\, Spectacle
DESCRIPTION:Part concert\, part puppet show\, part ghost story. This 45-minute multimedia performance reimagines classic literary monsters through queer\, musical shadow theater. Join ensemble Shadow\, Sound\, Spectacle for a fresh perspective on the works of Edgar Allen Poe\, Mary Shelley\, Emily Dickinson\, Anne Rice\, and others\, told through live music\, shadow puppetry\, video\, and narrative. All are welcome\, but recommended for adults and teens. Q&A to follow. This 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. \nFounded in 2023\, Shadow\, Sound\, Spectacle unites three artists working at the intersection of puppetry\, music\, and storytelling. Jess Martin is a Western Massachusetts-based singer-songwriter and storyteller blending gothic folk\, modern rock\, and immersive performance. Amy West is a Boston-based puppeteer\, writer\, and musician who performs nationwide in puppet slams and builds custom puppets for stage and screen. Abby Hanna is a Pioneer Valley musician and YouTuber known for her emotionally honest acoustic songwriting and multi-instrumental fluency on guitar\, bass\, and drums.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/literary-monsters-by-shadow-sound-spectacle/
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:20251029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T162445
CREATED:20251001T145621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T145621Z
UID:10007926-1761764400-1761768000@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/2025-10-29/
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:20251101T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T162445
CREATED:20251008T163307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T163307Z
UID:10008017-1762027200-1762030800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Danse Macabre
DESCRIPTION:Danse Macabre\nThe Seraphim Singers \nSaturday\, November 01 at 8 PM\, in person\nHoly Name Parish | 1689 Centre Street\, West Roxbury\nParking in the school lot across the street (525 West Roxbury Parkway) and on street. \nSunday\, November 02 at 3 PM\, in person and streamed\nFirst Church in Cambridge | 11 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\nPaul Mattal\, Cello \nSeraphim will open its 2025-2026 season with a concert commemorating the departed. The program connects the hauntingly evocative “Danse macabre” by the French poet Charles Baudelaire to music’s own dance between life and death. The stage will be set with an organ transcription of Camille Saint-Saëns’ 1874 symphonic poem Danse Macabre\, which depicts skeletons dancing to Death’s fiddling on Halloween night. The centerpiece of the concert will be Maurice Duruflé’s beautiful Requiem\, Op. 9 (1948 version)\, his most famous composition. Other works by 20th and 21st century French luminaries will be included. For those who grieve and long for loved ones at this time of the year\, we hope this commemoration of the departed will bring comfort. \nNovember Concert Ticket Prices\nGeneral: $30 | Senior: $25 | Student: $15\nFirst Time Promo: Admit two for the price of one ($30)\nVirtual: $20 per viewer (Sunday 3 pm concert\, view live or later at your convenience)\nhttps://www.seraphimsingers.org/upcoming \nSeason Subscription Ticket Prices\nGeneral: $100 | Senior: $75 | Student: $50 | Virtual: $70 per viewer\nhttps://www.seraphimsingers.org/upcoming
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/danse-macabre/
LOCATION:Holy Name Parish\, 1689 Centre St\, W Roxbury\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="The Seraphim Singers":MAILTO:info@seraphimsingers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T162445
CREATED:20250924T171848Z
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SUMMARY:Zamir and Nashirah: Two choirs together in a musical immersion
DESCRIPTION:The Zamir Chorale of Boston\, led by Artistic Director Josh Jacobson of Newton\, joins forces with the acclaimed Nashirah: The Jewish Chorale of Philadelphia\, for an immersive sonic experience\, encompassing the audience on three sides. The program will feature music from a variety of traditions\, including Hebrew\, Yiddish\, and Ladino songs\, as well as tributes to America’s semiquincentennial. We’ll also present a moving ode to Kyiv\, the birthplace of Nashirah’s conductor\, Julia Zavadsky.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/zamir-and-nashirah-two-choirs-together-in-a-musical-immersion/
LOCATION:Temple Reyim\, 1860 Washington St.\, Newton\, MA\, 02466\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Zamir Chorale of Boston":MAILTO:manager@zamir.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T162445
CREATED:20251001T150137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T150137Z
UID:10007911-1762092000-1762097400@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Zamir and Nashirah: Two choirs together in a musical immersion
DESCRIPTION:The Zamir Chorale of Boston\, led by artistic director Josh Jacobson\, and Nashirah\, the acclaimed Jewish Chorale of Philadelphia\, fresh off a series of concerts in Paris\, will join forces for an immersive sensory experience. The program will feature music from a variety of traditions\, including Hebrew\, Yiddish\, and Ladino songs; tributes to America’s semiquincentennial; and an ode to Kyiv\, the birthplace of Nashirah’s conductor\, Julia Zavadsky.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/zamir-and-nashirah-two-choirs-together-in-a-musical-immersion-2/
LOCATION:Temple Reyim\, 1860 Washington St.\, Newton\, MA\, 02466\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Zamir Chorale of Boston":MAILTO:manager@zamir.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T162445
CREATED:20251022T151751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T151751Z
UID:10008444-1762095600-1762102800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Uncommon Gems - 02 Nov 2025
DESCRIPTION:“Pro Arte welcomes conductor Sarah Ioannides\, Music Director of Symphony Tacoma and Director of Orchestral Activities at Boston University\, for a concert of rarely heard works. Bela Bartok originally composed his striking Romanian Folk Dances as a suite for piano\, later arranging it for chamber orchestra to great effect. As the first woman organist in Sweden\, the composer and conductor Elfrida Andree was a musical pioneer. Her carefree Intermezzo\, extracted from an earlier symphony\, is a breath of fresh air. Aaron Copland’s expressive Duo features Pro Arte’s principal flutist Ann Bobo. In Francis Poulenc’s colorful Sinfonietta\, the French composer’s signature wit and charm are on full musical display.”
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/uncommon-gems-02-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Second Church In Newton United Church of Christ\, 60 Highland Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra":MAILTO:info@proarte.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T162445
CREATED:20240919T200513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T225252Z
UID:10001721-1762264800-1762270200@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-2/2025-11-04/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T162445
CREATED:20251001T145621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T145621Z
UID:10007927-1762369200-1762372800@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/2025-11-05/
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:20251107T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T162445
CREATED:20251022T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T153749Z
UID:10008047-1762543800-1762549200@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Casey Scheuerell Quintet
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. With its all-star roster of Berklee College of Music greats\, the Casey Scheuerell Quintet is sure to be a toe-tapping good time.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/casey-scheuerell-quintet/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T162445
CREATED:20251105T170840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T170840Z
UID:10008469-1762612200-1762617600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Kelly Knox - Cello Faculty Recital
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a recital by ANMS cello faculty\, Kelly Knox\, along with Leonardo Vásquez\, viola\, and April Sun\, piano.\nFeaturing a variety of genres and works\, including pieces by Amy Beach\, Robert Schumann\, and Astor Piazzolla\, this program is perfect for music lovers of all ages!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/kelly-knox-cello-faculty-recital/
LOCATION:All Newton Music School\, 321 Chestnut Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 12465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="All Newton Music School":MAILTO:bridget@allnewton.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T162445
CREATED:20251029T141503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T141503Z
UID:10008454-1762630200-1762635600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Bay Colony Brass presents “Salute to Service: Honoring our Veterans”
DESCRIPTION:Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton’s 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in a free concert in honor of Veterans Day\, featuring Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man” and John Williams’ “Hymn to the Fallen.” Through generous grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, the Newton Cultural Council\, and other local cultural councils\, the inaugural class of high school musicians in the Bay Colony Brass Youth Program will be featured in the performance. \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-salute-to-service-honoring-our-veterans/
LOCATION:Second Church In Newton United Church of Christ\, 60 Highland Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T162445
CREATED:20240919T200513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T225252Z
UID:10001722-1762869600-1762875000@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-2/2025-11-11/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T162445
CREATED:20251001T145621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T145621Z
UID:10007928-1762974000-1762977600@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/2025-11-12/
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:20251113T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T162445
CREATED:20251008T162515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T162515Z
UID:10008024-1763062200-1763067600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Lydian String Quartet: Open Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:The Naumberg Award-winning Lydian String Quartet\, recently named Ensemble in Residence at The Allen Center\, will deliver the first of four interactive open rehearsals that will take place throughout the year. On this occasion\, the program will include movements of Beethoven String Quartets Opus 18 No. 4 and Opus 127.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/lydian-string-quartet-open-rehearsal/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Cultural Alliance":MAILTO:contact@newtonculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T162445
CREATED:20251029T141412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T141412Z
UID:10008455-1763146800-1763154000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Singer-songwriter Antje Duvekot at House Of Play House Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our next house concert with Antje Duvekot. You will be welcome in our friendly home. Drinks\, snacks\, and plenty of joy provided. Send an email with your name and phone # to houseconcertsnewton@gmail.com ASAP as reservations can sell out. Details and a confirmation will then be sent to you. 100% of donations go directly to the musicians. \nAntje has extensive touring experience\, criss-crossing the US and Europe many times. She has performed at The Newport Folk Festival\, Mountain Stage\, and The Philadelphia and Kerrville Festivals. Internationally\, she’s headlined The Celtic Connections Festival in Scotland and the Tonder Festival in Denmark. She’s the winner of the three top prizes in the singer-songwriter world: The Grand Prize in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition\, the prestigious Kerrville (TX) “Best New Folk Award” and The Boston Music Award for “Outstanding Folk Act”. \n“Duvekot has gotten hotter\, faster than any local songwriter in recent memory. Her songs feel at once fresh faced and firmly rooted\, driven by the whispery sensuality of her voice. She believes in the redemptive power of the shared secret; and is utterly unafraid to mine the darkest corners of her life for songs that turn fear into resilience and isolation into community.” The Boston Globe \n“This is a brilliant\, brilliant album. I have had this reaction once in the last 10 years and that was the first time I heard Patty Griffin.”\n– Rolling Stone music editor Dave Marsh \nwww.antjeduvekot.com
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/singer-songwriter-antje-duvekot-at-house-of-play-house-concerts/
LOCATION:House Of Play House Concerts
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="houseconcertsnewton@gmail.com":MAILTO:Houseconcertsnewton@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T162445
CREATED:20251119T172039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T172039Z
UID:10008492-1763280000-1763312400@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:"Z" Plays and Sings at Baramor
DESCRIPTION:Long time Newton Resident and Boston trial lawyer Richard (“Z”) Zielinski has been playing acoustic guitar and singing since age 9. Now he’s gigging professionally\, playing 1960s folk music\, 1970s soft rock and contemporary hits like Shallow\, Wagon Wheel and Ed Sheeran’s Perfect. Z is currently performing at Baramor in Newton Center every other Sunday evening from 5-8 PM.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/z-plays-and-sings-at-baramor/
LOCATION:Baramor\, 45 Union St\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T162445
CREATED:20251105T170424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T170424Z
UID:10008475-1763288100-1763292600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Can You See? Music Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Can You See?\nThe First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton will hold its fall Music Sunday service on November 16 at 10:15am. The Music Sunday service will reflect on the heaviness of these times with music expressing our resilience\, our community\, and our hope. The service will include music by Zanaida Robles\, Saro Lynch-Thomason\, Rachmaninoff\, Margaret Bonds\, Laura Nyro\, Elizabeth Aleander\, and Bob MacWilliams. \nEmail music@fuusn.org for more information.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/can-you-see-music-sunday/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Society in Newton\, 1325 Washington St\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton":MAILTO:music@fusn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T162445
CREATED:20251022T155815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T155815Z
UID:10008036-1763301600-1763305200@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Nuevas Raíces Concert with Guitarist Jhon Alvarado
DESCRIPTION:Nuevas Raíces honors Mexican culture through the exploration and sharing of classical music written for the guitar by contemporary Mexican composers. These are composers who have been influenced by the sounds and colors that define Mexico’s modern day vibrant culture. Guitarist Jhon Alvarado explores\, presents\, develops\, and expands upon the classical repertoire being written by today’s Mexican composers through the Nuevas Raíces concert program. \nJhon Alvarado\, guitar virtuoso\, re-energizes the classical guitar repertoire with captivating contemporary performances of world renowned 20th and 21st century composers. Jhon has premiered chamber works for renowned composer and Berklee College of Music faculty\, Beth Denisch. Jhon has performed on world stages including Jordan Hall\, David Friend Recital Hall\, the Frederick Loewe Memorial Hall\, and Boston GuitarFest. He received his MA in Classical Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory in 2021 where he studied under Maestro Eliot Fisk and Dr. Jerome Mouffe. \nAs a music educator\, Jhon is inspired by his studies at the New England Conservatory and believes that “Music in education plays an essential role in the early stages of a child’s development by fostering a growth mindset that rewards and praises students based on effort put forth rather than test score or innate ‘talent.’” Jhon has been faculty at Boston University Tanglewood Institute and guest faculty at Northeastern University. Currently located in Boston\, MA\, Jhon sits on the board of directors for the Boston Classical Guitar Society and is the Guitar Department Coordinator at the Berklee College of Music.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/nuevas-raices-concert-with-guitarist-jhon-alvarado/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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