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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T090000
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SUMMARY:Plant Science 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite to join the “World Congress on Plant Science\, Biotechnology & Sustainability”\, scheduled to take place from May 28-29\, 2026\, in Rome\, Italy. Focused on the theme “Innovating for a Greener Future: Research\, Technology & Sustainable Solutions for Planetary Health\,” this international congress will bring together experts\, researchers\, and emerging leaders committed to advancing sustainable innovations in plant sciences and global environmental stewardship. This event will serve as a premier platform for plant biologists\, biotechnologists\, agricultural scientists\, environmental specialists\, ecologists\, industry experts\, policymakers\, investors\, and students to engage in high-level scientific discussions and explore cutting-edge advancements shaping the future of agriculture and environmental sustainability.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/plant-science-2026/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T234045Z
CREATED:20260521T234045Z
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SUMMARY:Lydian String Quartet: An Open Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:The Naumburg Award-winning Lydian String Quartet\, Ensemble in Residence at The Allen Center\, will deliver their last open rehearsal of the season. Currently rehearsing music from Beethoven String Quartet No. 2 in G major\, Beethoven String Quartet No. 15 in A minor\, and Reena Esmail’s Zeher\, expect the musicians to start and stop\, discuss phrase shaping and dynamics\, and talk between each other. Enjoy the freedom to move around and get up close to the players for this “behind the scenes” look into their rehearsal process.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/lydian-string-quartet-an-open-rehearsal-2/
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:20260526T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T234055Z
CREATED: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:20260524T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T183000
DTSTAMP:20260513T154203Z
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SUMMARY:West Newton Cinema Reads: Perrotta & Phillips
DESCRIPTION:West Newton Cinema Reads & Newtonville Books present: \nTom Perrotta\, author of The Leftovers\, Little Children\, and Election\, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jayne Anne Phillips reading from\, discussing\, and signing copies of their new books\, Ghost Town and Small Town Girls\, followed by a screening of The Last Picture Show. \nTom Perrotta’s new novel\, Ghost Town\, is a gripping and darkly nostalgic tale about a tumultuous summer in 1970s suburban New Jersey\, told from the perspective of a middle-aged writer looking back on events that changed his life—and the story he finally has the courage to tell. Ghost Town reveals the way our ghosts are always with us\, even when we think we’ve left them behind. \nSmall Town Girls is Oprah’s #1 most anticipated book of 2026. Part coming-of-age story\, part social history\, this tender\, sparkling memoir is Jayne Anne Phillips’s love letter to the place and the people who have shaped her perceptions and her writing. Phillips grew up in Buckhannon\, West Virginia—dense with forests and small churches\, rich in history and misunderstandings. In her singular voice\, Phillips re-creates the place she calls home and reflects on her origins\, the mysteries of memory\, and the troubled annals of the last American centuries. \nAnd in Peter Bogdonavich’s The Last Picture Show (1971)\, adapted from Larry McMurtry’s novel\, we experience an aching portrait of a dying West. Set in Texas in the early fifties\, The Last Picture Show portrays the daily shuffles of three futureless teens—enigmatic Sonny (Timothy Bottoms)\, wayward jock Duane (Jeff Bridges)\, and rich rebel Jacy (Cybill Shepherd)—and the aging\, lost souls who bump up against them. Shot in arresting black-and-white\, this hushed depiction of crumbling American values remains a pivotal film (Criterion). \nOur event will begin with a reading and conversation between the authors in our first-floor Cinema 2\, followed by an audience Q&A and book signing in our lobby\, with books for sale courtesy of Newtonville Books. We will then return to Cinema 2 to watch The Last Picture Show. \nPANEL DISCUSSION \nTOM PERROTTA\nTom Perrotta is the author of eleven works of fiction\, including Election and Little Children\, which were made into Oscar-nominated films\, and The Leftovers and Mrs. Fletcher\, which were adapted into acclaimed HBO series. \nJAYNE ANNE PHILLIPS\nJayne Anne Phillips is the author of Black Tickets\, Machine Dreams\, Fast Lanes\, Shelter\, MotherKind\, Lark and Termite\, Quiet Dell\, and Night Watch\, which was awarded the Pulitzer Prize. Her work has been a finalist once for the National Book Award and twice for the National Book Critics Circle Award. The recipient of Guggenheim\, National Endowment for the Arts\, Howard\, Bunting\, and Rockefeller Foundation Fellowships\, she is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/west-newton-cinema-reads-perrotta-phillips/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T154213Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Globe reporter Kara Miller talking at the Waban Library  Center
DESCRIPTION:Talk on what’s happening in MA and D.C. now based on her reporting. Refreshments served. Free .
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/boston-globe-reporter-kara-miller-talking-at-the-waban-library-center/
CATEGORIES:Politics & Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T210000
DTSTAMP: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:20260521T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T234654Z
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SUMMARY:cup 2026Garden City
DESCRIPTION:Thursday afternoon\, May 21\, Newton South High School will once again host the Garden City Cup\, an annual exhibition match involving all the tennis teams at Newton North and Newton South. (Rain date: May 22)\n2024 marks the 24nd anniversary of the first Garden City Cup. The Cup is a collaborative effort involving the high schools’ athletic departments\, Newton’s Department of Parks and Recreation\, and the Friends of Newton Tennis.\nThe event honors the memory of Linda Zuker\, Newton South’s former assistant tennis coach\, who succumbed in 2000 to a rare disease. The Linda F. Zuker Memorial Youth Foundation supports youth athletics in the region and helps fund Tenacity\, an organization that promotes tennis in the inner city.\nThe format this year will be mixed doubles matches on both the junior varsity and varsity level. The program starts at 4 PM. Around 4:30 PM we will hold a brief ceremony commemorating the occasion and honoring the achievements of the high school teams. Mayor Marc Laredo will also address the crowd\, which includes players destined next week to play in the MIAA State Team Tournament. Afterwards\, the matches resume. About 80 players in total will compete in the Cup\, all in the spirit of good fun.\nThis tradition does more than bring the high schools together in a friendly competition. It also keeps alive the memory of our beloved friend and former coach\, Linda Zuker.\nBob Jampol\nFriends of Newton Tennis
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/cup-2026garden-city/
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T223000
DTSTAMP:20260506T140732Z
CREATED:20260506T140732Z
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SUMMARY:Variaciones: Music from Argentina and Brazil
DESCRIPTION:Orchestra Without Borders\, under the baton of Conductor and Artistic Director Luca Antonucci\, will present \nVariaciones: Music from Argentina and Brazil\non Wednesday\, May 20\, 2026\, at 7:30 PM\nat the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton. \nThe concert will benefit Communities Without Borders (CWB)\, a\nNewtonbased 501(c)(3) that has supported education for orphaned and vulnerable children in Zambia since 1999. \nThe evening celebrates the traditional rhythms of\nArgentina and Brazil\, pairing music by Heitor VillaLobos\nand Alberto Williams with the electricity of Grooversity\nPercussion\, led by Berkleetrained\, Bahiaborn\npercussionist Marcus Santos. The program also explores\nthe legacy of Brazilian composer Chiquinha Gonzaga. \nWe also welcome soprano Hannah Shanefield as featured\nsoloist on VillaLobos’s Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5. Proceeds\ngo directly to support CWB’s work in Zambia. Founded in\n1999 by Dr. Richard Bail\, CWB has supported more than\n9\,000 Zambian learners through school fees\, uniforms\,\nbooks\, daily meals\, teacher training\, and health programs.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/variaciones-music-from-argentina-and-brazil/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton\, 1326 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fundraiser,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141213Z
CREATED:20260506T141213Z
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SUMMARY:Music Mondays presents Adrian Sicam Soul Jazz Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Led by singer songwriter and Berklee professor Adrian Sicam\, this ensemble includes four other Berklee-based jazz musicians\, pianist Harold Charon\, guitarist Kevin Scollins\, double-bassist Yeongchae Jeong\, and drummer Michael Clarke. They will perform a collection of jazz and pop standards as well as Adrian’s own soul jazz compositions. \nPlease join us in person at the Scandinavian Center\, or on Zoom:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81963239351?pwd=UfiPJi92JpYkgS4ZuCg2aJbZK5OZXb.1\nMeeting ID: 819 6323 9351\nPasscode: mm2026 \nAdmission is free but donations are appreciated\, as usual\, all of which will go to the musicians. \nWe are grateful to the Newton Cultural Council\, a local council of the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, as well as Village Bank of Newton\, for their continued support\, without which we would not be able to present this concert.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/music-mondays-presents-adrian-sicam-soul-jazz-ensemble/
LOCATION:Scandinavian Cultural Center\, 206 Waltham St\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Music Mondays Inc.":MAILTO:musicmondaysnewton@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171936Z
CREATED:20260429T171936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T171936Z
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SUMMARY:Middle School Civics Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The League of Women Voters of Newton invites all students in Grades 6-8 to participate in its Middle School Civics Challenge. Compete for prizes while engaging in an exciting test of your knowledge of civics. Questions are similar to those from the middle school civics curriculum and on the MCAS Civics Assessment Test. Snacks will be provided. \nWhen: Sunday\, May 17\, 2026\nWhere: Brown Middle School Cafeteria\, 125 Meadowbrook Road\nWho: Form teams of 2-4 people\, or sign up solo and be matched with others to form a team \nRegister here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QNHMVUqbzG3a9f7qIBJ7xumFG20e808DumtFxMUdKQI/edit \nMore details here: https://lwvnewton.org/event/2026-middle-school-civics-challenge/
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/middle-school-civics-challenge/
LOCATION:Brown Middle School\, 125 Meadowbrook Road\, Newton Centre\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200506Z
CREATED:20260422T200405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T200506Z
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SUMMARY:Ordination of Diego Garrido Barreto
DESCRIPTION:Once in a lifetime First Church in Chestnut Hill and First Parish Brookline will join their congregations to ordain Diego Garrido Barreto as a minister. This event will have the presence of the Brookline Interfaith Association and clergy from all Greater Boston Area. The only people that won’t be there is you! Come to celebrate in joy and love Diego’s presentation to his churches and his Spanish communities. Zoom available too. Link will provide with more details. \nMusic: Sanctuary Boston and their new album. The best youth led fellowship of artist musicians and c\nPreacher: Rev. Verdis LeVar Robinson\nCost: Free.\nReception after: Colombian food.\nBring desserts or booze to share!\nFunds will support Sanctuary Boston and the Funds of the Living Tradition.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ordination-of-diego-garrido-barreto/
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="First Church in Chestnut Hill":MAILTO:26suffolk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200704Z
CREATED:20260422T200704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T200704Z
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SUMMARY:Allison Eldredge & Pei-Shan Lee
DESCRIPTION:Honor the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s death with an extraordinary evening of classical music! Cellist Allison Eldredge and pianist Pei-Shan Lee perform his celebrated cello sonatas — works renowned for their emotional depth\, technical brilliance\, and bold\, innovative structures that offer a profound window into Beethoven’s humanity and genius. This performance is part of The Allen Center’s Cherry Street Music concert series with artistic director Allison Eldredge.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/allison-eldredge-pei-shan-lee/
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:20260517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141545Z
CREATED:20260506T141545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T141545Z
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SUMMARY:Newton House Tour
DESCRIPTION:Newton House Tour\nSunday\, May 17 12:00 noon – 5:00 PM\nAdvance Tickets: $40 Historic Newton members\, $50 general\nAll Day-Of Tickets: $55\nBooklet and wristband pickup at Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds \nWelcome to Historic Newton’s 43rd annual Newton House Tour! Each year\, Historic Newton presents the Newton House Tour to showcase historic homes in the city. Each private residence is carefully selected by a committee to exhibit how homeowners have made creative renovations and interesting interior design choices that add to the life of a historic structure. You’ll come away with a greater appreciation for historic homes and inspiration for your own projects! \nPurchase tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-newton-house-tour-tickets-1983542471929?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-house-tour-3/
LOCATION:Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds\, 286 Waverley Avenue\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Newton":MAILTO:info@historicnewton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T172527Z
CREATED:20260429T172527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T172527Z
UID:10008750-1779019200-1779030000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Newton Yacht Club Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Open House at the Newton Yacht Club\, where you can explore the club’s facilities\, meet members\, and learn about our social events\, and family-friendly activities. Whether you’re an experienced boater or simply curious\, it’s a great opportunity to discover what makes the club such a special place to gather\, connect\, and enjoy life on the Charles River and beyond.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-yacht-club-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Newton Yacht Club\, 1 Nonantum Road\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T113000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141225Z
CREATED:20260506T141225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T141225Z
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SUMMARY:Homeward Bound: Folk Music Sunday
DESCRIPTION:On May 17\, at 10:15am the worship service at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton is Folk Music Sunday: Homeward Bound. The FUUSN Band and FUUSN Folk Singers present music about journeys and returning home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/homeward-bound-folk-music-sunday/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton\, 1326 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton":MAILTO:music@fusn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T154200Z
CREATED:20260513T154200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T154200Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Tree Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a Sunday Stroll through Historic Newton Cemetery & Arboretum. This winter was one for the record books. Welcome Spring with the Cemetery’s Arborists and a guided tour. See how the plantings in the arboretum\, from small shrubs to giant trees faired over the winter and learn what is being done on the grounds to help them thrive! \nThe tour will take place rain or shine. Comfortable walking shoes\, water\, a camera\, and plenty of questions are recommended. The tour will last approximately 1.5-2 hours starting at the Cemetery’s Chapel parking lot. \nRegister in advance – space is limited!\nSuggested donation: $10
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/spring-tree-tour/
LOCATION:Newton Cemetery & Arboretum\, 791 Walnut St\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200711Z
CREATED:20260422T200711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T200711Z
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SUMMARY:Ari & Mia
DESCRIPTION:Sister duo Ari Friedman (cello & voice) and Mia Friedman (fiddle & voice) bring their chamber-folk magic to the stage in a special CD release celebration! Hailed as “strikingly beautiful\, distinctive and exhilarating” (No Depression)\, Ari & Mia weave original compositions with Southern and Northeastern fiddle traditions and the early American songbook into something entirely their own. Don’t miss this wonderful Cherry Street Music performance at The Allen Center!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ari-mia/
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:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T192230Z
CREATED:20260402T164524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T192230Z
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SUMMARY:Suzuki School of Newton Multiculturual Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free\, celebration of our community!\nAll performances take place outside\, in front of our school facing Beacon. St. \n2 PM – Violin Graduation \n3 PM – Fiddle Jam \n4 PM – Nuestro Canto with Lydia Mills
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/suzuki-school-of-newton-multiculturual-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Suzuki School of Newton\, 1615 Beacon Street\, Waban
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T172004Z
CREATED:20260429T172004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T172004Z
UID:10008754-1778940000-1778945400@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Free Self Defense Class & Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Free self defense class and demonstration for all ages at the Hyde Center\, 90 Lincoln St.\, Newton Highlands\, on Saturday\, May 16\, 2026 from 2pm – 3:30pm. Daniel Mola from Atom\, Jiu-Jitsu & Science on Needham St.\, Newton Highlands will be sponsoring this event. All are welcome! \nIn this hands-on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu workshop\, you’ll experience practical self-defense principles based on leverage\, balance\, and intelligent movement—not strength or athleticism. More importantly\, you’ll learn how to avoid dangerous situations and protect yourself if needed. \nNo experience required. Just show up ready to learn. \nWhat to bring:\n* Athletic clothing that allows free movement\n* Sneakers (no sandals)\n* A bottle of water \nCome train\, ask questions\, and see firsthand how effective self-defense really works.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/free-self-defense-class-demonstration/
LOCATION:Hyde Community Center\, 90 Lincoln Street\, Newton Highlands\, MA\, 02460
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council":MAILTO:HighlandsAreaCouncil@newtonma.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260429T172514Z
CREATED:20260429T172514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T172514Z
UID:10008761-1778889600-1778975999@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Newton Community Farm Annual Seedling Sale May 16th - 17th from 12-3pm
DESCRIPTION:Newton Community Farm Annual Seedling Sale May 16th – 17th from 12-3pm\nThe farm will have almost 100 varieties of vegetable\, herb\, and flower seedlings for sale\, along with Vermont Compost Company potting soil. Gardening experts will be on hand to answer your gardening questions. Visit the website for more details including varieties\, volunteer opportunities\, parking\, and pricing\,
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-community-farm-annual-seedling-sale-may-16th-17th-from-12-3pm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200439Z
CREATED:20260422T200401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T200439Z
UID:10008745-1778785200-1778790600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Newton Conservators' Webinar: Spotted Lanternfly: Impact\, current status\, and management optionsnar
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Barnes will present the latest information about the spotted lanternfly\, an invasive insect that feeds on over 100 plant species and is an agricultural and nuisance pest. In addition to killing grapes\, black walnut saplings\, and Ailanthus saplings\, they also are a major nuisance pest in yards\, parks\, and outdoor venues. This presentation will cover the issues they cause\, their current distribution\, and an overview of management options. \nElizabeth is the Forest Pest Outreach Coordinator with the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and previously worked as the Exotic Forest Pest Educator at Purdue University. She received her doctorate in plant-insect interactions from the University of Denver\, where she studied tent caterpillars and fall webworms. \nSign up: https://shorturl.at/1fuFk
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-conservators-webinar-spotted-lanternfly-impact-current-status-and-management-optionsnar/
LOCATION:online\, Zoom\, Zoom\, MA\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Conservators":MAILTO:info@newtonconservators.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T194911Z
CREATED:20260422T194911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T194911Z
UID:10008746-1778783400-1778788800@www.newtonbeacon.org
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:20260513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T200717Z
CREATED:20260422T200717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T200717Z
UID:10008715-1778673600-1778677200@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Free Webinar: The Secret Chemistry of Hair Extensions
DESCRIPTION:A look at new research on harmful chemicals in synthetic hair extensions and what it reveals about the inequity of everyday beauty. This Science Café explores the health risks associated with this largely unregulated category of beauty products\, which disproportionately affect Black women. The discussion highlights the intersection of environmental health\, culture\, and personal care products\, and considers how science can inform safer choices and more health-protective policies. \nFeaturing: \nDr. Elissia Franklin\, Research Scientist\, Silent Spring Institute\nDr. Tamarra James-Todd\, Professor of Environmental Reproductive Epidemiology\, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health \nModerated by: \nDr. Beth Whelan\, Silent Spring board member and retired senior research epidemiologist at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/free-webinar-the-secret-chemistry-of-hair-extensions/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171951Z
CREATED:20260429T171951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T171951Z
UID:10008757-1778612400-1778617800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Notes and Novels: A Jazzy Author Talk
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the irregular rhythms of both piano and prose\, as local author Isaiah Scott reads excerpts from his two debut novels and local jazz pianist Julian Laury performs original arrangements inspired by the selected readings. \nTickets: $27 (admission + one of Isaiah’s two debut novels)\, $10 (admission only)
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/notes-and-novels-a-jazzy-author-talk/
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
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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:20260511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171955Z
CREATED:20260429T171955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T171955Z
UID:10008756-1778493600-1778499000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Representative Greg Schwartz May Office Hours May 11th
DESCRIPTION:Please join Representative Greg Schwartz for his monthly office hours on Monday\, May 11th from 10:00 to 11:30am at the Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Ave)\, room 211. No appointment necessary. \nFor further information or to schedule a time to meet with Representative Schwartz outside of office hours\, please contact Legislative Aide Ellen Panarese Gibson at Ellen.gibson@mahouse.gov
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/representative-greg-schwartz-may-office-hours-may-11th/
LOCATION:Newton City Hall\, 1000 Commonwealth Ave.\, Newton Centre\, MA\, 02459
CATEGORIES:Politics & Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T202411Z
CREATED:20260408T171811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T202411Z
UID:10008707-1778405400-1778410800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:DRAGON’S PATH 5K/1K AAPI RUN 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the DAGON’S PATH 5K/1K AAPI RUN 2026 \nDear Friends and Community Members\, \nWe are excited to invite you to the DRAGON’S PATH 5K/1K AAPI RUN 2026 – a celebration of health\, heritage\, and family! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just want a fun morning out\, this event welcomes everyone\, including kids. \nEvent Details: \n· Date: Sunday\, May 10\, 2026\n· Time: 9:30 AM\n· Location: 154 Wells Ave\, Newton\, MA\n· Race Options: 5K run or 1K fun run/walk \n· Free T-shirts for the first 100 registrants\n· A great way to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage and celebrate Mother’s Day (May 10 is #1 MOM day!)\n· Kid-friendly activities – bring the whole family\n· Post-race celebration- Fresh roses for all \nWe can’t wait to see you at the starting line. Lace up your sneakers and come run with us! \nPresented by:\nNCLS \n#AAPIrun #MothersDay5K #RunNewton
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/dagons-path-5k-1k-aapi-run-2026/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260326T165532Z
CREATED:20260326T165532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T165532Z
UID:10008688-1778355000-1778360400@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Boston Chamber Symphony with MET Opera Principal Seth Morris
DESCRIPTION:BOSTON CHAMBER SYMPHONY \nAvlana Eisenberg\, conductor | Seth Morris\, flute \nJoin the Boston Chamber Symphony for a magical evening of masterworks by Brahms\, Sibelius\, Reinecke\, and Mendelssohn. Acclaimed soloist Seth Morris\, Principal Flute of the Metropolitan Opera\, performs Reinecke’s lyrical Flute Concerto\, a Romantic-era showpiece celebrated for its expressive melodies and virtuosity. The program also showcases Mendelssohn’s radiant Symphony No. 4 (“Italian”)\, inspired by the composer’s travels in Italy\, and two beloved orchestral dances\, Brahms’s spirited Hungarian Dance No. 1 and Sibelius’s haunting Valse Triste. \nMusic Director Avlana Eisenberg will conduct\, and a reception with the performers will follow the concert. \nBoston Chamber Symphony: Continental Inspirations\nBrahms — Hungarian Dance No. 1\nReinecke — Flute Concerto (Seth Morris\, soloist)\nSibelius — Valse Triste\nMendelssohn — Symphony No. 4 (“Italian”) \nTickets: $35 General Admission\, $30 Seniors\, $15 Students\nOrder tickets online and save $5 on each ticket! \nFor more information and to purchase tickets\, visit our website: https://www.bostonchambersymphony.org/upcoming-concerts
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/boston-chamber-symphony-with-met-opera-principal-seth-morris/
LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church\, 76 Eldredge Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141228Z
CREATED:20260506T141228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T141228Z
UID:10008768-1778355000-1778358600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Bay Colony Brass presents “Springtime Salmagundi”
DESCRIPTION:Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton’s 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in “Springtime Salmagundi.” The free\, family-friendly concert features the world premiere of American composer Carson Cooman’s “Suncatchers: Pageant in Four Scenes for Two Horns and Brass Ensemble” with soloists Hazel Dean Davis and Nick Auer. The concert also includes James Marks’ “Music for Brass and Timpani\,” Chris Hazell’s “Three Brass Cats\,” and Alfred Reed’s masterful “Othello.” 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-springtime-salmagundi/
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:20260509T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T193000
DTSTAMP:20260506T141433Z
CREATED:20260506T141428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T141433Z
UID:10008765-1778349600-1778355000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts Kickoff w/ The New Philharmonia Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Kickoff the start of the Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts in Style with the New Philharmonia Orchestra! \nSpring has arrived\, and so has the Linda Plaut Newton Festival of the Arts! \nWe’re opening the season in grand style! New Philharmonia Orchestra & Friends present Music for All! With soaring acoustics of the War Memorial Auditorium\, world-class musicians and critically acclaimed soloists – it will be an evening that reminds us why live music moves the soul. \nMusic for All is a family-friendly concert featuring soprano Olga Lisovska and includes joyous brass\, soulful strings and fabulous voices. The evening promises a perfect way to welcome spring and kick off the Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts. There will be a community sing-a-long and an Instrument Petting Zoo at the end of the performance. \nSpark Newton would like to thank Maestro Jorge Soto\, Music\, Arts & Fashion Productions\, WeStar Music Academy and Boston International Music Competition for their participation. \nPresented by Spark Newton in collaboration with the City of Newton. \nFree admission. All are welcome.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/linda-plaut-festival-of-the-arts-kickoff-w-the-new-philharmonia-orchestra/
LOCATION:Newton City Hall War Memorial Auditorium\, 1000 Commonwealth Ave\, Newton Centre\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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