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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T183000
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SUMMARY:Don’t Forget Your Art!
DESCRIPTION:Gospel Group Joyful Voices of Inspiration\, with Visual Art from Rani Sarin and Pottery from Julia Wolfe. Plus music from Barbara Brousal! and Thomas Sava! Poetry from Matthew Sisson! Spoken Word from Anne L. Moore! \nDon’t Forget Your Art! is a regular event series designed to give artists and performers of varying experience an opportunity to show their gifts in public. It seeks to raise money for a cause and provide a bit of money to artists and performers for their efforts.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/dont-forget-your-art-4/
LOCATION:United Parish of Auburndale\, 64 Hancock St.\, Newton\, MA\, 02466\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Music,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Don't Forget Your Art!":MAILTO:dontforgetyourart@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260910T133935Z
CREATED:20260910T133935Z
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SUMMARY:Musical Matinee: High Society
DESCRIPTION:C. K. Dexter Haven (Bing Crosby) arrives at the lavish property of his ex-wife\, Tracy Lord (Grace Kelly)\, just in time to see her get married to George Kittredge (John Lund). Can C. K. convince Tracy it’s all a mistake before the wedding? Equally smitten tabloid reporter Macauley Conner (Frank Sinatra)\, with pining photographer Liz Imbrie (Celeste Holm) in tow\, certainly won’t make the scheme any easier. Which of these high-flying society suitors will win? \nA musical remake of screwball classic The Philadelphia Story\, High Society is one of the best excuses to just hang out with some screen legends for two hours. Frank Sinatra and Grace Kelly are at their most charming\, and the music\, consisting of jazz-inflected standards accompanied by the one and only Louis Armstrong\, is a joy. The film lives up to its title\, offering an elevated and thoroughly entertaining glimpse at life on a gorgeous Rhode Island estate.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/musical-matinee-high-society/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260903T172133Z
CREATED:20260903T172133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T172133Z
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SUMMARY:Ty Burr's Movie Club: The Godfather
DESCRIPTION:Francis Ford Coppola’s epic masterpiece features Marlon Brando in his Oscar©-winning role as the patriarch of the Corleone family. Director Coppola paints a chilling portrait of the Sicilian clan’s rise and near fall from power in America\, masterfully balancing the story between the Corleone’s family life and the ugly crime business in which they are engaged. Based on Mario Puxo’s best-selling novel and featuring career-making performances by Al Pacino\, James Cann and Robert Duvall\, this searing and brilliant film garnered ten Academy Award® nominations\, and won three including Best Picture of 1972.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ty-burrs-movie-club-the-godfather/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T190000
DTSTAMP:20260903T171423Z
CREATED:20260903T171423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T171423Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Terrestrial
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a wine and cheese reception to celebrate new work by artist Rani Sarin.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/opening-reception-terrestrial/
LOCATION:United Parish of Auburndale\, 64 Hancock St.\, Newton\, MA\, 02466\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Betty Meyer Gallery":MAILTO:bethnpaulv@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T150000
DTSTAMP:20260826T144451Z
CREATED:20260826T144451Z
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SUMMARY:Musical Matinee: The Band Wagon
DESCRIPTION:WEST NEWTON CINEMA PRESENTS: MUSICAL MATINEES \nJoin West Newton Cinema for a musical matinee! Our monthly pick will vary from beloved classics to jazz\, from vaudeville to psychedelic rock\, brought to you by the imaginative skill of artists able to make scenes look the way great music feels. We’ll feature films from the Golden Age of Hollywood musicals\, with surprises that transcend the era and define others. The cinematic brilliance of these films has never left us. In fact\, seeing them again\, or for the first time\, will reinvigorate your love for the movie musical and send you out of the theater tapping your feet. \nTHE BAND WAGON\nTony Hunter (Fred Astaire) is a has-been movie star\, long regarded as a relic of another time. His only chance at a comeback is in a new Broadway show written by his friends Lester (Oscar Levant) and Lily (Nanette Fabray)—but the director\, Jeffrey Cordova (Jack Buchanon)\, seems dead set on making the show as un-commercial as possible\, casting Tony opposite prima ballerina\, Gabrielle Gerard (Cyd Charisse). Watch the sparks fly with every strike of the heel and turn of the toe! \nFrom director Vincente Minnelli\, film musical maverick\, The Band Wagon is a delightful tribute to the supreme virtues of a so-called “light” entertainment. The film reaches a higher echelon any time Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse dance together. Its final number—an unlikely tribute to film noir and detective fiction—is a career-best for both performers.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/musical-matinee-the-band-wagon/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Music,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T203000
DTSTAMP:20260819T153406Z
CREATED:20260819T153406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T153406Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Pop-Up with Artist Gene Mackles
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate summer at The Allen Center with a free evening filled with art\, live music\, community\, food\, and fun. Explore paintings by featured artist and Auburndale resident Gene Mackles\, take a turn in our historic bowling alley\, and savor favorite summertime snacks and drinks. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a lively summer evening together. Free and open to all—registration required.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/summer-pop-up-with-artist-gene-mackles/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Cultural Alliance":MAILTO:contact@newtonculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T200000
DTSTAMP:20260722T202010Z
CREATED:20260722T202010Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk with Ed Pontes
DESCRIPTION:Brookline painter Ed Pontes gives a free artist talk alongside his solo exhibition Through the Shade of a Tree at Newton Free Library. Pontes is the developer of Delimited Drip Painting\, a gravity-driven process using layered drips of paint to build surfaces that recall weaving or lace. A UMass Dartmouth BFA with a career-long Boston studio practice\, he will discuss the works in the show\, his process\, and the ideas behind them.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/artist-talk-with-ed-pontes/
LOCATION:Netwon Free Library\, 330 Homer St\, Newton MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260805T153531Z
CREATED:20260805T153531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T153531Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Art as Therapy Groups at New Art Center
DESCRIPTION:New Art currently offers four small\, supportive cohorts for grades 4-12 in expressive art as therapy and creative connection for children and teens navigating challenges such as anxiety\, depression\, and friendships/social connections. Led by registered art therapist Erin Palazzolo-Loparo\, MS-ATR alongside an art assistant\, sessions provide a safe\, confidential space for young people to connect\, create and share through a range of art modalities. Fall 2026 groups are now open online or contact Erin at erin@newartcenter.org.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/fall-art-as-therapy-groups-at-new-art-center/
LOCATION:New Art Center\, 61 Washington Park\, Newton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="New Art Center":MAILTO:info@newartcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260715T161128Z
CREATED:20260715T161128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T161128Z
UID:10008852-1785349800-1785355200@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Reception for Nina Bellucci: Like Seeing Through Trees
DESCRIPTION:The main floor exhibit showcases the vibrant work of local mixed-media artist\, Nina Bellucci\, whose stretched canvases & banner paintings recall time spent in nature through the use of layers\, reflective materials\, and other delicate details. Join us on July 29th for a reception celebrating this vibrant exhibit and the joyousness of summer. The galleries will be open\, and we’ll enjoy live music and refreshments on the patio.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/reception-for-nina-bellucci-like-seeing-through-trees/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Cultural Alliance":MAILTO:contact@newtonculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T183000
DTSTAMP:20260624T143858Z
CREATED:20260624T143858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T143858Z
UID:10008836-1782318600-1782325800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:&Gallery Reception
DESCRIPTION:Reception to celebrate our pop-up gallery!\nLight snacks provided. \nHandmade art.\nCreated right here in\nNewton. & gallery is run by the local artist members of Shepherd & Maudsleigh\nStudio (located on 27 Dunstan St.) \nThank you to City of Newton Economic Development’s Activate Vacant Storefronts Initiative
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/gallery-reception/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T153337Z
CREATED:20260528T153337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T153337Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: The Memory Quilt
DESCRIPTION:Join Newton Cemetery & Arboretum’s 2025-26 Artist-in-Residence Kasey Kaufman for a talk on her Memory Quilt Project\, an evolving series of mixed-media works composed of intimate “memory tiles” built from fragments—images of nature\, place\, objects\, handwriting\, and absence—layered together the way memory itself is formed: imperfectly\, emotionally\, and over time. \nInspired by the cemetery’s history and landscape—and by stories shared by families remembering loved ones buried there—the work reflects themes of grief\, connection\, love\, and remembrance\, and considers what remains after loss. Kasey will share images from the project\, discuss her process and research\, and reflect on how personal and collective memory shape the pieces. \nBefore becoming a full-time artist\, Kaufman spent more than two decades as an award-winning television journalist at WBZ-TV. She now explores storytelling through paint\, texture\, and collage\, exhibits throughout the East Coast\, and is a member of the Copley Society of Art. \nParking is available in the parking lot next to the chapel.\nRegister in advance ~ Space is limited.\nDonations gratefully accepted! Suggested donation: $15
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/artist-talk-the-memory-quilt/
LOCATION:Newton Cemetery & Arboretum\, 791 Walnut St\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends":MAILTO:fonc@newcemcorp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T151408Z
CREATED:20260610T151408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T151408Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Process 2026 Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an opening reception as New Art Center proudly presents Creative Process\, a community-wide exhibition celebrating artistic growth\, learning\, and discovery. \nFeaturing artwork created between September 2024 and June 2026\, the exhibition showcases the diverse voices and evolving talents of New Art students and faculty.\nThe exhibition includes work by children\, teens\, adults\, and teaching artists across a variety of mediums\, including painting\, pastels\, mixed media\, and more. \nFrom early explorations to refined pieces\, each work reflects experimentation\, dedication\, and the shared spirit of creativity that defines New Art!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/creative-process-2026-opening-reception/
LOCATION:The New Art Corridor (Trio)\, 245 Walnut St\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="New Art Center":MAILTO:info@newartcenter.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260521T234104Z
CREATED:20260521T234104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T234104Z
UID:10008786-1780358400-1782863999@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Wear\, Repair\, Repeat: The Beauty of Visible Mending
DESCRIPTION:Buying fewer clothes and maintaining what you have is the best way to reduce your environmental impact. Visible mending not only promotes sustainability but also fosters creativity\, saves money\, and builds community. This June\, stop by the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St\, Newton\, MA 02459) to see examples of locally mended textiles and learn about their history. \nThis exhibit is brought to you by local menders and Mariko Sugimori of Mona & Zoe Mending. Stay tuned for a visible mending workshop at the library June 8!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/wear-repair-repeat-the-beauty-of-visible-mending/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T234059Z
CREATED:20260521T234059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T234059Z
UID:10008788-1780138800-1780246800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Newton Open Studios
DESCRIPTION:Discover Newton Through Art at Newton Open Studios 2026! \nJoin us for Newton Open Studios (NOS)\, a beloved annual citywide event celebrating the creativity and diversity of Newton’s artistic community. For one inspiring weekend\, artists across Newton will open their homes\, studios\, and shared exhibition spaces to the public\, inviting visitors to experience art in unique and personal settings. \nExplore painting\, sculpture\, photography\, ceramics\, fiber arts\, mixed media\, jewelry\, printmaking\, and more while meeting the artists behind the work. Whether you are an avid collector\, curious visitor\, or simply looking for a meaningful cultural experience\, NOS offers a rare opportunity to connect directly with local artists and discover original artwork throughout the city. \nThis year’s event features more than 90 artists exhibiting across individual studios and vibrant group locations\, creating a dynamic and accessible art experience for all ages. \nBefore your visit\, explore artist images\, locations\, and previews of artwork on the NOS website to help plan your itinerary and make the most of the weekend. \nSupport local artists. Discover new perspectives. Experience the creative spirit of Newton. \nNewton Open Studios\nMay 30–31\, 2026\n11:00 AM – 5:00 PM\nFree and open to the public
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-open-studios-4/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Open Studios":MAILTO:cfiksnos@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T234055Z
CREATED:20260521T234055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T234055Z
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SUMMARY:SIX DAYS IN SPRING: North American premiere at Belmont World Film's 24th International Film Series
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts supported by Spark Newton in cooperation with the City of Newton \nDirected by Joachim Lafosse\n94 min. | France\, Luxembourg\, Belgium | French with subtitles | 2025 \nOn a whim\, a single mother–who is determined to give her twin boys a spring vacation after her original plans collapse—trespasses at her former in-laws’ luxury villa on the Riviera\, a place she once called home. Joined by the twins’ soccer coach\, secretly her boyfriend\, they cautiously savor six sun-drenched days. Directed by Joachim Lafosse\, the film simmers with an ever-so-slight tension beneath its radiant setting. \nMay 21 Speaker: Haleigh Burgon\, a PhD candidate in French and Francophone Studies at Boston University. Her dissertation investigates how French and Francophone women writers and creators use representations of motherhood and memory.. Her research focuses particularly on Francophone literature and film from North Africa and the Caribbean\, with attention to gender\, postcolonial identity\, and narrative voice. \nMay 26 Speaker: Dr. Tiffany Bailey Rahman\, Research Fellow in the Africana Studies Program at Northeastern University. Her research interests include Black girlhood studies\, Black feminist studies\, Francophone studies\, contemporary film and literature\, and popular culture.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/six-days-in-spring-north-american-premiere-at-belmont-world-films-24th-international-film-series/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T234055Z
CREATED:20260521T234055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T234055Z
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SUMMARY:SIX DAYS IN SPRING: North American premiere at Belmont World Film's 24th International Film Series
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts supported by Spark Newton in cooperation with the City of Newton \nDirected by Joachim Lafosse\n94 min. | France\, Luxembourg\, Belgium | French with subtitles | 2025 \nOn a whim\, a single mother–who is determined to give her twin boys a spring vacation after her original plans collapse—trespasses at her former in-laws’ luxury villa on the Riviera\, a place she once called home. Joined by the twins’ soccer coach\, secretly her boyfriend\, they cautiously savor six sun-drenched days. Directed by Joachim Lafosse\, the film simmers with an ever-so-slight tension beneath its radiant setting. \nMay 21 Speaker: Haleigh Burgon\, a PhD candidate in French and Francophone Studies at Boston University. Her dissertation investigates how French and Francophone women writers and creators use representations of motherhood and memory.. Her research focuses particularly on Francophone literature and film from North Africa and the Caribbean\, with attention to gender\, postcolonial identity\, and narrative voice. \nMay 26 Speaker: Dr. Tiffany Bailey Rahman\, Research Fellow in the Africana Studies Program at Northeastern University. Her research interests include Black girlhood studies\, Black feminist studies\, Francophone studies\, contemporary film and literature\, and popular culture.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/six-days-in-spring-north-american-premiere-at-belmont-world-films-24th-international-film-series/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T194911Z
CREATED:20260422T194911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T194911Z
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SUMMARY:Brush & Lens
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Allen Center for a compelling lecture demonstration on the dynamic interplay between painting and photography— and go behind the scenes with two of Newton’s most celebrated artists\, Peter Vanderwarker and Sam Belisle\, for a rare glimpse into their creative processes. All attendees will be entered to win one of two signed Peter Vanderwarker prints. Admission is free\, but registration is required.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/brush-lens/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Cultural Alliance":MAILTO:contact@newtonculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T172000Z
CREATED:20260429T172000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T172000Z
UID:10008755-1778610600-1778617800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Kathryn Gearon Artist Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reception celebrating Standing Still\, a new exhibit by painter Kathryn Gearon. The Providence native’s process-based abstract paintings explore landscapes in all their forms — urban\, geographical\, imagined\, and emotional — alongside the environmental forces that shape them. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free; registration is required.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/kathryn-gearon-artist-reception/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Cultural Alliance":MAILTO:contact@newtonculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171824Z
CREATED:20260429T171824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T171824Z
UID:10008760-1777885200-1780074000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Light and Reflection Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Avital Skolnick is pleased to announce her upcoming art exhibition at the 2nd Floor Gallery in Newton City Hall\, on display throughout the month of May beginning May 4. \nThis latest body of work explores themes of reflection and light\, inviting viewers to engage with subtle shifts of perspectives\, and illumination of beautiful landscapes. The exhibition offers a visual experience designed to resonate with a wide audience. \nVisitors are warmly encouraged to stop by and experience the collection in person. The gallery is open to the public during Newton City Hall office hours\, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. \nFor additional information\, please contact: Avital Skolnick at avitalyoel@gmail.com
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/light-and-reflection-art-exhibit/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T153000
DTSTAMP:20260318T145400Z
CREATED:20260318T145400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T145400Z
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SUMMARY:Newton's Earth Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day in Newton with a lively\, family-friendly festival full of music\, food\, and inspiring ways to live more sustainably! Join us May 3 from 12-3:30 at Zervas School and explore booths hosted by local businesses and nonprofits offering guidance on everything from going solar and choosing electric vehicles to home insulation\, composting\, gardening\, and more. Visit greennewton.org/earth-day-festival-2026 for detailed information. \nVisit the Conscious Closet and RePlay Corner\, where you can thrift clothing\, toys\, games\, and sports equipment while giving pre-loved items a second life. You can also bring items to donate and help keep great things in circulation within our community. \nGardeners and plant lovers won’t want to miss our Seed Swap\, where you can exchange seeds\, discover new varieties\, and connect with fellow gardeners. \nBe inspired at the eARTh Verse and Vision Gallery\, featuring artwork created by talented local youth celebrating our planet and imagining a more sustainable future. \nLittle ones will love the petting zoo\, face painting\, and engaging nature-themed activities\, making this Earth Day a memorable and educational experience for everyone!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newtons-earth-day-festival-3/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Education,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Green Newton":MAILTO:judy@greennewton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260326T170009Z
CREATED:20260326T170009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T170009Z
UID:10008681-1777802400-1777827600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:New Yart Sale
DESCRIPTION:Discover an extraordinary collection of original artwork spanning styles\, mediums\, and price points\, generously donated by artists from across Greater Boston. Whether you are a seasoned collector or purchasing your first piece\, the New Yart Sale offers an accessible and inspiring way to bring art into your life while supporting creative education in our community. \nIt’s like a yard sale\, but full of ART! \nHave artwork you would love to see find a new home while supporting a great cause? We invite local artists of Newton and Greater Boston to donate original paintings\, photography\, prints\, ceramics\, and mixed media to the New Yart Sale\, a one-day community art sale benefiting the New Art Center. \nFor more information on donating artwork and event-day details\, visit: https://newartcenter.org/new-yart-sale/ \nQuestions about donating work?\nContact:\nGabryella Rodrigues\nDevelopment & Marketing Coordinator\ngabryella@newartcenter.org\n617.964.3424
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/new-yart-sale/
LOCATION:New Art Center\, 61 Washington Park\, Newton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fundraiser,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="New Art Center":MAILTO:info@newartcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T223405Z
CREATED:20260326T170016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T223405Z
UID:10008680-1777125600-1777132800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Hands to Earth with Patty Rosenblatt
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Patty Rosenblatt and her co-presenter and video collaborator Kathryn Brodie for a special artist talk that explores the evolution of Hands to Earth and the environmental concerns that shape it. \nRosenblatt noted that green space is disappearing so rapidly that it might soon be possible for people to live their lives without ever touching the earth under their feet. Hands to Earth is her proposal to encourage others to engage with the Earth. \nThis program provides an opportunity to look back at Rosenblatt’s project through conversation\, artwork and film. Her series\, “First Violin\, An Octave of Prints\,” which will be on display\, offers a powerful visual example of her process and material exploration. \nJoin for an engaging afternoon of art\, reflection\, and dialogue about touch\, transformation and our shared responsibility to the natural world. \nReserve your free spot! \nwww.newartcenter.org
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/artist-talk-hands-to-earth-with-patty-rosenblatt/
LOCATION:New Art Center\, 61 Washington Park\, Newton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="New Art Center":MAILTO:info@newartcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T203000
DTSTAMP:20260219T161508Z
CREATED:20260219T161508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T161508Z
UID:10008622-1774117800-1774125000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Don't Forget Your Art!
DESCRIPTION:Art\, music\, voices for a good cause. Music by Rob Siegel\, The Commonwealth Chorale Outreach Singers\, Danny Jo & TIMKO\nAdults $15
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/dont-forget-your-art-3/
LOCATION:United Parish of Auburndale\, 64 Hancock St.\, Newton\, MA\, 02466\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T180000
DTSTAMP:20260312T160518Z
CREATED:20260312T160518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T160518Z
UID:10008664-1774108800-1774116000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Blood and Honey: Modern Visions of Hildegard
DESCRIPTION:This is a story about a girl named Ursula. \nUrsula’s father wanted her to get married\, but Ursula had already devoted herself her true love; and\, this being the fourth century\, her true love was the Christian church. Instead of marrying\, she led a movement of thousands of young women to embrace their independence and choose to serve God instead of serving a husband. \nHildegard von Bingen – the “patron saint” of Cappella – wrote an abundance of vivid music and poetry about Saint Ursula. These chants celebrate womanhood and independence: women do not need anyone to “complete” them\, and they are “complete-in-themselves”. \nIn this program\, we present Hildegard’s music for Saint Ursula interspersed with micro-commissions from five emerging composers from the Boston area. These commissions will comment on and take their inspiration from the Hildegard chants. \nFeaturing music by: Hildegard von Bingen and up-and-coming local composers: Chloe DeSteno\, Natti Robinson\, Katie Semro\, Stella Gitelman Willoughby\, and Alex Van Sant.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/blood-and-honey-modern-visions-of-hildegard/
LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church\, 76 Eldredge Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Cappella Clausura":MAILTO:executivedirector@clausura.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T193000
DTSTAMP:20260304T165811Z
CREATED:20260304T165811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T165811Z
UID:10008649-1773340200-1773343800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Art and Healing: Art Therapists on Creating Connections
DESCRIPTION:An illuminating talk with practicing studio artists and art therapists\, Erin Palazzolo Loparo\, M.S.-ATR and Tova Speter\, M.A.\, LMHC\, as they explore the intersection of personal creative practice and community-based healing. \nView the work of Erin Loparo\, Tova Speter\, and other artists on view March 20th –May 1st in the Art and Healing exhibition at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/art-and-healing-art-therapists-on-creating-connections/
LOCATION:New Art Center\, 61 Washington Park\, Newton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="New Art Center":MAILTO:info@newartcenter.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260228
DTSTAMP:20260226T163642Z
CREATED:20260226T163642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T163642Z
UID:10008641-1772150400-1772236799@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:SHINE mural project
DESCRIPTION:SHINE Mural project for Newton middle and high school artists \nNewton Community Events & Programs (formerly Newton Cultural Development) is once again offering student artists a chance to “shine” through our SHINE mural project. The full details are on our website here\, and here are the important bullet points: \n– Artists paint a 6’x3′ plywood panel that is later placed at a highly visible outdoor location in Newton\n– They are professional public artists on this project\, earning a stipend of $200 (to include their purchase of paint supplies)\n– The murals must represent their interpretation of the theme: America at 250\n– The link to apply is here and the deadline to apply is this Friday\, February 27 (samples needed by the following Friday) \nThe students who have participated in this project the last three years have offered very different perspectives on our SHINE theme\, all of them well thought out and wonderfully executed. The students gain great experience planning and implementing a public art project and working on schedule.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/shine-mural-project/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Education,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Cultural Development":MAILTO:culture@newtonma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T213000
DTSTAMP:20251231T150649Z
CREATED:20251231T150649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T150649Z
UID:10008552-1769542200-1769722200@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Holocaust Remembrance Day. Exhibition and Film Screening.
DESCRIPTION:Screening of the documentary film The Lost Brothers\, Israel.\nAn exhibition of graphic art\, photographs\, and wood inlay work.\nArtworks by Alexander Gassel\, Andrey Gagarin\, and Mikhail Faktorovich. \nArt About the Holocaust \nAlexander Gassel is a Russian-American artist and designer. Blending the avant-garde with traditional Russian iconography and combining ancient symbols with contemporary subjects\, Gassel creates surrealist works that reflect his cultural heritage alongside his experience of life in America. \nAlexander Gassel uses ancient techniques employed in the creation of icon paintings. He paints with egg yolk tempera\, making his own color pigments by grinding natural stones and minerals\, such as malachite\, cinnabar\, or lapis into powder\, which he then mixes with egg yolk. The artist often applies gold or silver leaf on the paintings. Blending the avant-garde with traditional Russian iconography\, combining ancient symbols with contemporary subjects\, Gassel creates surrealist works that reflect his cultural heritage alongside his experience of life in America. \nLearn more about Alexander Gassel and his works at https://alexandergassel.com \nAndrey Gagarin \nI am a 74-year-old psychiatrist with no formal photographic education\, but I have been making photographs since the age of twelve. My work arises from observation rather than instruction — from standing still\, listening\, and looking carefully at the world in front of me. \nThe image of Birkenau was taken six years ago using infrared optics. I chose infrared not for effect\, but because it reveals what ordinary sight cannot: the quiet trace of time\, the way memory lingers in light long after people have disappeared. For me\, this photograph is not a document of a place\, but an encounter with history — a way of seeing underlying presence and absence at the same moment. \nPhotography\, like psychiatry\, is an act of attention. It asks you to stay\, to witness\, and to hold what is often difficult to hold. This is what I try to do with my images. \nMichael Farro (Mikhail Faktorovich) — Marquetry \nhttps://michaelfarro.art \nMichael Farro was born in Bobruisk\, Belarus. He studied at MIIT in Moscow and earned a Ph.D. in Economics. Michael works as a computer programmer and has taught computer science at Boston University. In parallel with his technical career\, he pursues marquetry — creating narrative wood veneer panels that explore memory\, history\, and human experience. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/holocaust-remembrance-day-exhibition-and-film-screening/
LOCATION:Community Hub\, 1320 Centre St\, Newton Centre\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Fundraiser,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Center Makor":MAILTO:info@centermakor.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T171800
DTSTAMP:20251231T145421Z
CREATED:20251231T145421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T145421Z
UID:10008557-1768732200-1768756680@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Belmont World Film's 23rd Family Festival: Sunday\, January 18
DESCRIPTION:Parents with children ages 3–12 won’t want to miss Belmont World Film’s 23rd Family Festival. Guided by this year’s theme Lights\, Camera\, Magic!\, the festival showcases a diverse selection of films from around the world—many making their North American or U.S. premieres—offering young audiences an immersive and culturally rich cinematic experience. It’s a wonderful way to “travel the world” during MLK Weekend and beyond without the cost or hassle of a trip. \nThe festival takes place at the West Newton Cinema from January 17–18\, the Brattle Theatre on Monday\, January 19\, the Belmont Media Center on Saturday\, January 24\, and the Regent Theatre on Sunday\, January 25. \nThis year’s lineup includes mostly North American premieres\, with more than half of the films adapted from or inspired by classic and contemporary children’s books—a longstanding festival hallmark. For young readers and those who struggle with reading\, a professional voice-over will read subtitles aloud for films in languages other than English\, creating an experience much like story time. \nYour children can also engage in hands-on workshops–including Learn to the Draw the Minions and Hotel Transylvania Characters and Introduction to Storyboarding for Animated Films–with this year’s Artists-in-Residence\, story artist and director Dave Feiss and story artist and writer Paul McEvoy\, both of whom have most recently worked on The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants\, as well as the Minions and Hotel Transylvania franchises and many others. \nTo help maximize your children’s enjoyment of the festival\, we’ve created some age guidelines that you’ll also find marked on each film program or workshop. Children mature at different ages\, however\, and you know yours best. \nAge 3-8: These programs are limited to about an hour or so and are either wordless or in English.\nBilly the Cowboy Hamster\nThe Scarecrows’ Wedding/Tabby McTat\nWoozle & Pip: Adventure in the Magic Garden\nShort films for Age 3-8: Pet Projects \nAge 5-12+: Unleash your child’s creativity in this exciting workshop with this year’s Artists-in-Residence David Feiss and Paul McEvoy!\nLearn to Draw the Minions & Hotel Transylvania Characters: 10:30 AM\nLearn to Draw the Minions & Hotel Transylvania Characters: 3:30 PM \nAge 8+: These films require the ability to read subtitles\, although subtitles will be read aloud through headphones by a professional voice over\, much like having a story read aloud. Some films contain more mature themes\, such as a loss of a family member and neurodiversity\, but in general they are upbeat.\nA Girl Named Willow\nBlue Fiddle\nGreetings from Mars\nLampie\nSchool Chale Hum\nShort films for Age 8-12: A Different Lens\nTales from the Magic Garden\nThe Songbirds’ Secret \nAge 9+: In this hands-on workshop\, our Artists-in-Residence will guide children through the what\, why\, how\, and who of storyboarding.\nIntroduction to Storyboarding for Animated Films \nAge 10+: These films contain more mature themes\, such as potential danger\, bullying\, fighting\, and cursing. Some children as young as 9 may be interested in these films.\nThe Secret Floor\nWe Are Greenland: Soccer Is Freedom (World Cup fever!)
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/belmont-world-films-23rd-family-festival-sunday-january-18/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T171500
DTSTAMP:20251231T145449Z
CREATED:20251231T145449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T145449Z
UID:10008556-1768645800-1768670100@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Belmont World Film's 23rd Family Festival: Saturday\, January 17
DESCRIPTION:Parents with children ages 3–12 won’t want to miss Belmont World Film’s 23rd Family Festival. Guided by this year’s theme Lights\, Camera\, Magic!\, the festival showcases a diverse selection of films from around the world—many making their North American or U.S. premieres—offering young audiences an immersive and culturally rich cinematic experience. It’s a wonderful way to “travel the world” during MLK Weekend and beyond without the cost or hassle of a trip. \nThe festival takes place at the West Newton Cinema from January 17–18\, the Brattle Theatre on Monday\, January 19\, the Belmont Media Center on Saturday\, January 24\, and the Regent Theatre on Sunday\, January 25. \nThis year’s lineup includes mostly North American premieres\, with more than half of the films adapted from or inspired by classic and contemporary children’s books—a longstanding festival hallmark. For young readers and those who struggle with reading\, a professional voice-over will read subtitles aloud for films in languages other than English\, creating an experience much like story time. \nYour children can also engage in hands-on workshops–including Learn to the Draw the Minions and Hotel Transylvania Characters and Introduction to Storyboarding for Animated Films–with this year’s Artists-in-Residence\, story artist and director Dave Feiss and story artist and writer Paul McEvoy\, both of whom have most recently worked on The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants\, as well as the Minions and Hotel Transylvania franchises and many others. \nTo help maximize your children’s enjoyment of the festival\, we’ve created some age guidelines that you’ll also find marked on each film program or workshop. Children mature at different ages\, however\, and you know yours best. \nAge 3-8: These programs are limited to about an hour or so and are either wordless or in English.\nBilly the Cowboy Hamster\nThe Scarecrows’ Wedding/Tabby McTat\nWoozle & Pip: Adventure in the Magic Garden\nShort films for Age 3-8: Pet Projects \nAge 5-12+: Unleash your child’s creativity in this exciting workshop with this year’s Artists-in-Residence David Feiss and Paul McEvoy!\nLearn to Draw the Minions & Hotel Transylvania Characters: 10:30 AM\nLearn to Draw the Minions & Hotel Transylvania Characters: 3:30 PM \nAge 8+: These films require the ability to read subtitles\, although subtitles will be read aloud through headphones by a professional voice over\, much like having a story read aloud. Some films contain more mature themes\, such as a loss of a family member and neurodiversity\, but in general they are upbeat.\nA Girl Named Willow\nBlue Fiddle\nGreetings from Mars\nLampie\nSchool Chale Hum\nShort films for Age 8-12: A Different Lens\nTales from the Magic Garden\nThe Songbirds’ Secret \nAge 9+: In this hands-on workshop\, our Artists-in-Residence will guide children through the what\, why\, how\, and who of storyboarding.\nIntroduction to Storyboarding for Animated Films \nAge 10+: These films contain more mature themes\, such as potential danger\, bullying\, fighting\, and cursing. Some children as young as 9 may be interested in these films.\nThe Secret Floor\nWe Are Greenland: Soccer Is Freedom (World Cup fever!)
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/belmont-world-films-23rd-family-festival-saturday-january-17/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T113000
DTSTAMP:20251231T145759Z
CREATED:20251231T145759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T145759Z
UID:10008554-1768645800-1768649400@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:BILLY THE COWBOY HAMSTER @Belmont World Film's Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:BILLY THE COWBOY HAMSTER\nNorth American premiere | 66 min. | France | French with subtitles | 2025\nBilly the hamster has always dreamed of being a cowboy\, just like in the adventure stories his father used to tell. With his trusty friends—Jean-Claude the earthworm and Suzie the ferret—he sets out to explore the Wild West. Along the way\, the trio faces surprises and prickly problems\, but by sticking together they turn every challenge into a fun adventure. Based on the beloved six book series by Dutch author Catharina Valckx\, this fun and funny tale celebrates friendship\, courage\, and teamwork. Age 3-8 \nShown with DOG & PONY TRAVEL THE WORLD\nDirected by Mike Annear | 1 min. | USA | Wordless | 2025\nTwo curious farm friends set out to explore the world! Age 3-8 \nSponsored by the British International School of Boston and supported by a grant from Spark Newton
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/billy-the-cowboy-hamster-belmont-world-films-family-festival/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
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