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SUMMARY:Belmont World Film's 22nd International Film Series @ Apple Cinemas
DESCRIPTION:Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series\, “Transformation/Preservation\,” runs March 25 to May 20\, 2024\, at Apple Cinemas in Cambridge (168 Alewife Brook Parkway; March 25\, April 1 & 8)\, Embassy Theater Waltham (16 Pine Street; April 15 & 29)\, and the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street; May 6\, 13 & 20)\, and features eight films that have mostly screened at the world’s top film festivals. Films screen weekly on Mondays at 7:30 PM\, followed by engaging discussions led by filmmakers and expert speakers that delve deeper into the themes and messages portrayed on screen. Belmont World Film’s annual observance of World Refugee Awareness Month follows on June 3 and 10 at the West Newton Cinema. \nFrom moments of upheaval to transformative experiences\, the films in Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series delve into the complexities of human existence with depth\, compassion\, insight—and even humor. In these remarkable stories from around the globe\, we invite you to immerse yourself in the narratives of individuals and groups confronting the unexpected twists and turns that life presents\, helping us gain a deeper understanding of resilience\, adaptation\, and the universal truths that bind us. \nThis year’s International Film Series has some impressive array of numbers\, underscoring its commitment to diversity and excellence: \nAn equal number of films are directed by women and men\, highlighting a commitment to gender parity in filmmaking.\nA record-breaking ten languages are represented in the series (in addition to English and French)\, including Arabic\, Croatian\, Italian\, Kabuverdianu\, Mongolian\, Persian\, Swedish\, Swiss-German\, Turkish\, and Urdu.\nThree films are their respective countries’ submissions for the Best International Feature Film Oscar\, demonstrating the caliber of the selection. \nOpening night on March 25\, at Apple Cinemas features the East Coast premiere of The Queen of My Dreams\, about a Pakistani Muslim woman and her Canadian-born daughter who come of age in two different eras\, sharing an obsession with the Bollywood fantasy film Aradhana. Director Fawzia Mirza will participate in a Q&A on Zoom following the screening; the screening will be preceded by a dinner reception featuring Indian and Canadian cuisine from 6:00-7:00 PM. \nThe other films include (only two films will be available online in addition to in-person: Traces and Bonjour Switzerland): \nApril 1 (Apple Cinemas): THE OLD OAK (UK\, New England premiere). Said to be director Ken Loach’s (The Angel’s Share) last film\, about a previously thriving mining town in Northern England and the owner of The Old Oak pub struggling to hold onto his establishment. When Syrian refugees are placed in empty houses\, the townspeople become divided on their presence. \nApril 8 (Apple Cinemas): TRACES (Croatia\, US premiere). Croatia’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar. While grappling with loneliness\, loss and an uncertain future an anthropologist spends her time researches an ancient burial ritual in the mountains of Croatia in which exposed stones in a burial area would mark the length of a deceased person’s body\, and therefore leave a sign—a trace—of the life that had been lived. Speaker: Ellen Elias-Bursać\, a scholar known for her translations of fiction and nonfiction books by Bosnian\, Croatian\, and Serbian writers.. Available online: April 16-21 \nApril 15 (Embassy Theater): HESITATION WOUND (Turkey\, New England premiere). A criminal lawyer divides her time between the courthouse by day and her mother’s hospital bed at night. The plot turns on the moral choices she has to make that will affect the lives of her mother\, the judge\, and her murder suspect client. Speaker: Roberta Micaleff\, Professor of the Practice in Middle Eastern Literatures and Coordinator of the Turkish Language Program at Boston University.\nApril 29 (Embassy Theater): GREEN TIDE (France\, East Coast premiere). Following the deaths of several locals on the beaches in Brittany\, a freelance reporter comes to investigate the mystery surrounding algae that may be a cause of these tragic events. Complimentary Far Breton (a tart that originated in Brittany) served starting at 7 PM. \nMay 6 (West Newton Cinema): ÀMA GLORIA (France/Cape Verde\, East Coast premiere). Depicts the precious bond between a six-year-old French girl and her Cape Verdean nanny\, who spend one last summer together on the shores of the Cape Verdean islands. The film captures themes of family\, separation\, and the ties that bind from the point of view of its captivating young star. Speaker: Alirio Pereira\, a native of Cape Verde and Chief Program Officer of the Massachusetts Association of Portuguese Speakers. \nMay 13 (Majestic 7): CITY OF WIND (Mongolia\, New England premiere). Mongolia’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar is a coming-of-age drama about a 17 year-old shaman who is juggling his spiritual responsibilities while attending high school in modern day Ulaanbaatar\, trying to reconcile his ties to the past with the practices of cold\, contemporary society. Speaker: Manduhai Buyandelger\, an anthropologist of religion\, gender\, and politics at MIT\, with regional expertise in Mongolia and shamans. \nMay 20 (West Newton Cinema): BONJOUR SWITZERLAND (Switzerland\, East Coast premiere). When a referendum in Switzerland leaves the country with French as the only national language\, it precipitates a crisis among the German and Italian speakers. Think Woody Allen’s Bananas crossed with The Russians Are Coming\, The Russians Are Coming! \nFunding is provided by a generous grant from the Mass Cultural Council. The Consulate of Sweden is the festival’s Province sponsor.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/belmont-world-films-22nd-international-film-series-apple-cinemas/2024-06-03/
LOCATION:Apple Cinemas\, 168 Alewife Brook Parkway\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
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SUMMARY:Newton Highlands Village Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 47th Newton Highlands Village Day and 50th anniversary of the Newton Highlands Area Council. \nThis year’s event will be on Sunday June 9th on Lincoln Street\, in Newton Highlands. Our event includes a street fair\, bounce houses\, face painting and more. \nCome for fun\, delicious food\, live music\, kids activities\, craft and event booths and much more! \nThanks to the generosity of our sponsors; Village Bank\, Brookline Bank and ilearn wellness\, all kid activities are FREE! \nSee you there! https://highlandsvillageday.org/
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-highlands-village-day/
LOCATION:Lincoln Street\, Newton Highlands\, Lincoln Street\, NEWTON HIGHLANDS\, MA\, 02461\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council":MAILTO:HighlandsAreaCouncil@newtonma.gov
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SUMMARY:Belmont World Film's 22nd International Film Series @ Apple Cinemas
DESCRIPTION:Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series\, “Transformation/Preservation\,” runs March 25 to May 20\, 2024\, at Apple Cinemas in Cambridge (168 Alewife Brook Parkway; March 25\, April 1 & 8)\, Embassy Theater Waltham (16 Pine Street; April 15 & 29)\, and the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street; May 6\, 13 & 20)\, and features eight films that have mostly screened at the world’s top film festivals. Films screen weekly on Mondays at 7:30 PM\, followed by engaging discussions led by filmmakers and expert speakers that delve deeper into the themes and messages portrayed on screen. Belmont World Film’s annual observance of World Refugee Awareness Month follows on June 3 and 10 at the West Newton Cinema. \nFrom moments of upheaval to transformative experiences\, the films in Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series delve into the complexities of human existence with depth\, compassion\, insight—and even humor. In these remarkable stories from around the globe\, we invite you to immerse yourself in the narratives of individuals and groups confronting the unexpected twists and turns that life presents\, helping us gain a deeper understanding of resilience\, adaptation\, and the universal truths that bind us. \nThis year’s International Film Series has some impressive array of numbers\, underscoring its commitment to diversity and excellence: \nAn equal number of films are directed by women and men\, highlighting a commitment to gender parity in filmmaking.\nA record-breaking ten languages are represented in the series (in addition to English and French)\, including Arabic\, Croatian\, Italian\, Kabuverdianu\, Mongolian\, Persian\, Swedish\, Swiss-German\, Turkish\, and Urdu.\nThree films are their respective countries’ submissions for the Best International Feature Film Oscar\, demonstrating the caliber of the selection. \nOpening night on March 25\, at Apple Cinemas features the East Coast premiere of The Queen of My Dreams\, about a Pakistani Muslim woman and her Canadian-born daughter who come of age in two different eras\, sharing an obsession with the Bollywood fantasy film Aradhana. Director Fawzia Mirza will participate in a Q&A on Zoom following the screening; the screening will be preceded by a dinner reception featuring Indian and Canadian cuisine from 6:00-7:00 PM. \nThe other films include (only two films will be available online in addition to in-person: Traces and Bonjour Switzerland): \nApril 1 (Apple Cinemas): THE OLD OAK (UK\, New England premiere). Said to be director Ken Loach’s (The Angel’s Share) last film\, about a previously thriving mining town in Northern England and the owner of The Old Oak pub struggling to hold onto his establishment. When Syrian refugees are placed in empty houses\, the townspeople become divided on their presence. \nApril 8 (Apple Cinemas): TRACES (Croatia\, US premiere). Croatia’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar. While grappling with loneliness\, loss and an uncertain future an anthropologist spends her time researches an ancient burial ritual in the mountains of Croatia in which exposed stones in a burial area would mark the length of a deceased person’s body\, and therefore leave a sign—a trace—of the life that had been lived. Speaker: Ellen Elias-Bursać\, a scholar known for her translations of fiction and nonfiction books by Bosnian\, Croatian\, and Serbian writers.. Available online: April 16-21 \nApril 15 (Embassy Theater): HESITATION WOUND (Turkey\, New England premiere). A criminal lawyer divides her time between the courthouse by day and her mother’s hospital bed at night. The plot turns on the moral choices she has to make that will affect the lives of her mother\, the judge\, and her murder suspect client. Speaker: Roberta Micaleff\, Professor of the Practice in Middle Eastern Literatures and Coordinator of the Turkish Language Program at Boston University.\nApril 29 (Embassy Theater): GREEN TIDE (France\, East Coast premiere). Following the deaths of several locals on the beaches in Brittany\, a freelance reporter comes to investigate the mystery surrounding algae that may be a cause of these tragic events. Complimentary Far Breton (a tart that originated in Brittany) served starting at 7 PM. \nMay 6 (West Newton Cinema): ÀMA GLORIA (France/Cape Verde\, East Coast premiere). Depicts the precious bond between a six-year-old French girl and her Cape Verdean nanny\, who spend one last summer together on the shores of the Cape Verdean islands. The film captures themes of family\, separation\, and the ties that bind from the point of view of its captivating young star. Speaker: Alirio Pereira\, a native of Cape Verde and Chief Program Officer of the Massachusetts Association of Portuguese Speakers. \nMay 13 (Majestic 7): CITY OF WIND (Mongolia\, New England premiere). Mongolia’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar is a coming-of-age drama about a 17 year-old shaman who is juggling his spiritual responsibilities while attending high school in modern day Ulaanbaatar\, trying to reconcile his ties to the past with the practices of cold\, contemporary society. Speaker: Manduhai Buyandelger\, an anthropologist of religion\, gender\, and politics at MIT\, with regional expertise in Mongolia and shamans. \nMay 20 (West Newton Cinema): BONJOUR SWITZERLAND (Switzerland\, East Coast premiere). When a referendum in Switzerland leaves the country with French as the only national language\, it precipitates a crisis among the German and Italian speakers. Think Woody Allen’s Bananas crossed with The Russians Are Coming\, The Russians Are Coming! \nFunding is provided by a generous grant from the Mass Cultural Council. The Consulate of Sweden is the festival’s Province sponsor.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/belmont-world-films-22nd-international-film-series-apple-cinemas/2024-06-10/
LOCATION:Apple Cinemas\, 168 Alewife Brook Parkway\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
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SUMMARY:US Theatrical Premiere - Beethoven's Nine: Ode to Humanity at the West Newton Cinema
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the US Theatrical Premiere of Beethoven’s Nine: Ode to Humanity. \nIn early 2023\, filmmaker Larry Weinstein set out to make a documentary about Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. It was supposed to be about how far we have come in the two hundred years since it was written. But when world events pull Larry into his own film\, the question becomes a deeply personal one. Beethoven’s Nine is a documentary about music\, but also about war and hope. It follows nine unique individuals\, including Ukrainian musicians\, a deaf composer\, a Polish rock star\, a best-selling author\, a legendary cartoonist and Weinstein himself\, as they try to better understand the legacy of Beethoven’s Ninth\, the composer’s own struggles\, the inspiration music can provide and how humanity continues to look for hope even in the darkest times. \nFilm will show at 6:00 pm followed by a remarkable panel discussion featuring the filmmaker Larry Weinstein\, Philosopher and Novelist Rebecca Goldstein\, Harvard Professor Dr. Steven Pinker and Author Jeremy Eichler to discuss the film. \nTickets are $20. \nThis event is organized by the West Newton Cinema Foundation. Please register for a ticket at the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-theatrical-premiere-beethovens-nine-ode-to-humanity-tickets-916138513957?aff=oddtdtcreator.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/us-theatrical-premiere-beethovens-nine-ode-to-humanity-at-the-west-newton-cinema/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Music,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Queer Culture
DESCRIPTION:Celebration of Queer Culture (CQC) is youth-focused Pride event that highlights and provides education for parts of queer culture that are typically erased or taken out of the spotlight. Created by Rhiannon Esposito and Julia Dun Rappaport\, two queer high-school students\, we achieve this through a queer history segment\, queer art display\, a panel highlighting the intersectionality of queer youth (touching on race\, ethnicity\, religion\, and family make up)\, live music\, performances\, and more! We will also have a space with an art activity for younger kids\, as well as a resource fair with queer-centered community organizations. This year\, CQC will take place on June 15\, 2024 from 10am-3pm at the Newton City Hall War Memorial and Lawn. For more information\, check out our website\, Instagram (@cqc_newton)\, or contact us at rhiespo@gmail.com and julia.elizabeth.dun.rappaport@gmail.com. We hope to see you at Celebration of Queer Culture ‘24! \n*We are aware that CQC falls on the same day as Newton’s celebration of Juneteenth and are working with the Juneteenth organizers to ensure Black and queer identifying folks\, and all community members are able to attend both events to the fullest extent.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/celebration-of-queer-culture/
LOCATION:Newton City Hall War Memorial and Lawn\, 1000 Commonwealth Ave\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Education,Music,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Family Party for Inside Out 2 Opening Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun-filled family party to celebrate the opening weekend of Inside Out 2 and support the West Newton Cinema Foundation! \nParty Highlights: The party will feature Inside Out 2 themed activities sponsored by Paper Mouse and Hipstitch\, ensuring plenty of creative fun for everyone. Enjoy delicious pizza generously donated by Sweet Tomatoes. Dress up as your favorite emotion for a chance to win prizes in our best costume contest. Plus\, capture the memories with friends and family at our Hollywood dress-up photo booth. \nFee: $15 per attendee (includes party and film screening). They can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-party-for-inside-out-2-opening-weekend-tickets-920691672577?aff=oddtdtcreator. \nFilm Description: Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” takes us back to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters undergoes a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy\, Sadness\, Anger\, Fear\, and Disgust\, who’ve long been running a successful operation\, are unsure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone. Featuring the voices of Maya Hawke as Anxiety\, Amy Poehler as Joy\, Phyllis Smith as Sadness\, Lewis Black as Anger\, Tony Hale as Fear\, and Liza Lapira as Disgust. Directed by Kelsey Mann and produced by Mark Nielsen. \nCome celebrate this great film with friends\, family\, and community at the West Newton Cinema. Your participation supports our efforts to preserve this beloved local theater. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/family-party-for-inside-out-2-opening-weekend/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Fundraiser,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Sheffield Chamber Players
DESCRIPTION:Public Concert: Event Horizon\nin partnership with The Allen Center \nJoin Sheffield Chamber Players for Event Horizon\, a night of music and more presented in partnership with The Allen Center in West Newton. Get ready for an intimate public performance to close out the 10th season. Event Horizon features Hawa Kassé Mady Diabaté’s rustic and catchy Tegere Tulon\, Valentyn Silvestrov’s mesmerizing String Quartet No.1\, and Dvořák’s monumental “American” String Quintet. In addition\, you’ll hear from hosts who have opened their homes to Sheffield over the past decade\, and learn how you can share this unique experience with your neighbors\, friends\, and loved ones.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/sheffield-chamber-players/
LOCATION:Allen Center for the Arts\, 35 Webster Street\, West Newton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Belmont World Film's 22nd International Film Series @ Apple Cinemas
DESCRIPTION:Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series\, “Transformation/Preservation\,” runs March 25 to May 20\, 2024\, at Apple Cinemas in Cambridge (168 Alewife Brook Parkway; March 25\, April 1 & 8)\, Embassy Theater Waltham (16 Pine Street; April 15 & 29)\, and the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street; May 6\, 13 & 20)\, and features eight films that have mostly screened at the world’s top film festivals. Films screen weekly on Mondays at 7:30 PM\, followed by engaging discussions led by filmmakers and expert speakers that delve deeper into the themes and messages portrayed on screen. Belmont World Film’s annual observance of World Refugee Awareness Month follows on June 3 and 10 at the West Newton Cinema. \nFrom moments of upheaval to transformative experiences\, the films in Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series delve into the complexities of human existence with depth\, compassion\, insight—and even humor. In these remarkable stories from around the globe\, we invite you to immerse yourself in the narratives of individuals and groups confronting the unexpected twists and turns that life presents\, helping us gain a deeper understanding of resilience\, adaptation\, and the universal truths that bind us. \nThis year’s International Film Series has some impressive array of numbers\, underscoring its commitment to diversity and excellence: \nAn equal number of films are directed by women and men\, highlighting a commitment to gender parity in filmmaking.\nA record-breaking ten languages are represented in the series (in addition to English and French)\, including Arabic\, Croatian\, Italian\, Kabuverdianu\, Mongolian\, Persian\, Swedish\, Swiss-German\, Turkish\, and Urdu.\nThree films are their respective countries’ submissions for the Best International Feature Film Oscar\, demonstrating the caliber of the selection. \nOpening night on March 25\, at Apple Cinemas features the East Coast premiere of The Queen of My Dreams\, about a Pakistani Muslim woman and her Canadian-born daughter who come of age in two different eras\, sharing an obsession with the Bollywood fantasy film Aradhana. Director Fawzia Mirza will participate in a Q&A on Zoom following the screening; the screening will be preceded by a dinner reception featuring Indian and Canadian cuisine from 6:00-7:00 PM. \nThe other films include (only two films will be available online in addition to in-person: Traces and Bonjour Switzerland): \nApril 1 (Apple Cinemas): THE OLD OAK (UK\, New England premiere). Said to be director Ken Loach’s (The Angel’s Share) last film\, about a previously thriving mining town in Northern England and the owner of The Old Oak pub struggling to hold onto his establishment. When Syrian refugees are placed in empty houses\, the townspeople become divided on their presence. \nApril 8 (Apple Cinemas): TRACES (Croatia\, US premiere). Croatia’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar. While grappling with loneliness\, loss and an uncertain future an anthropologist spends her time researches an ancient burial ritual in the mountains of Croatia in which exposed stones in a burial area would mark the length of a deceased person’s body\, and therefore leave a sign—a trace—of the life that had been lived. Speaker: Ellen Elias-Bursać\, a scholar known for her translations of fiction and nonfiction books by Bosnian\, Croatian\, and Serbian writers.. Available online: April 16-21 \nApril 15 (Embassy Theater): HESITATION WOUND (Turkey\, New England premiere). A criminal lawyer divides her time between the courthouse by day and her mother’s hospital bed at night. The plot turns on the moral choices she has to make that will affect the lives of her mother\, the judge\, and her murder suspect client. Speaker: Roberta Micaleff\, Professor of the Practice in Middle Eastern Literatures and Coordinator of the Turkish Language Program at Boston University.\nApril 29 (Embassy Theater): GREEN TIDE (France\, East Coast premiere). Following the deaths of several locals on the beaches in Brittany\, a freelance reporter comes to investigate the mystery surrounding algae that may be a cause of these tragic events. Complimentary Far Breton (a tart that originated in Brittany) served starting at 7 PM. \nMay 6 (West Newton Cinema): ÀMA GLORIA (France/Cape Verde\, East Coast premiere). Depicts the precious bond between a six-year-old French girl and her Cape Verdean nanny\, who spend one last summer together on the shores of the Cape Verdean islands. The film captures themes of family\, separation\, and the ties that bind from the point of view of its captivating young star. Speaker: Alirio Pereira\, a native of Cape Verde and Chief Program Officer of the Massachusetts Association of Portuguese Speakers. \nMay 13 (Majestic 7): CITY OF WIND (Mongolia\, New England premiere). Mongolia’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar is a coming-of-age drama about a 17 year-old shaman who is juggling his spiritual responsibilities while attending high school in modern day Ulaanbaatar\, trying to reconcile his ties to the past with the practices of cold\, contemporary society. Speaker: Manduhai Buyandelger\, an anthropologist of religion\, gender\, and politics at MIT\, with regional expertise in Mongolia and shamans. \nMay 20 (West Newton Cinema): BONJOUR SWITZERLAND (Switzerland\, East Coast premiere). When a referendum in Switzerland leaves the country with French as the only national language\, it precipitates a crisis among the German and Italian speakers. Think Woody Allen’s Bananas crossed with The Russians Are Coming\, The Russians Are Coming! \nFunding is provided by a generous grant from the Mass Cultural Council. The Consulate of Sweden is the festival’s Province sponsor.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/belmont-world-films-22nd-international-film-series-apple-cinemas/2024-06-17/
LOCATION:Apple Cinemas\, 168 Alewife Brook Parkway\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
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SUMMARY:Forever Free- Juneteenth (2 concerts)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the historic occasion of Juneteenth at The Allen Center as we come together to honor freedom and equality. Immerse yourself in a day filled with arts and culture with live performances by award-winning vocalist Donna McElroy & Cherry Street Music Artistic Director Allison Eldredge accompanied by a live rhythm section. Enjoy the music of traditional spirituals\, Black American songwriters\, Duke Ellington & Stevie Wonder. With a gallery exhibition by Lou Jones entitled “panAFRICAproject.” Mark your calendars for an immersive and memorable experience!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/forever-free-juneteenth-2-concerts/2024-06-19/1/
LOCATION:Allen Center for the Arts\, 35 Webster Street\, West Newton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Cultural Alliance":MAILTO:contact@newtonculture.org
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SUMMARY:Forever Free- Juneteenth (2 concerts)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the historic occasion of Juneteenth at The Allen Center as we come together to honor freedom and equality. Immerse yourself in a day filled with arts and culture with live performances by award-winning vocalist Donna McElroy & Cherry Street Music Artistic Director Allison Eldredge accompanied by a live rhythm section. Enjoy the music of traditional spirituals\, Black American songwriters\, Duke Ellington & Stevie Wonder. With a gallery exhibition by Lou Jones entitled “panAFRICAproject.” Mark your calendars for an immersive and memorable experience!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/forever-free-juneteenth-2-concerts/2024-06-19/2/
LOCATION:Allen Center for the Arts\, 35 Webster Street\, West Newton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Cultural Alliance":MAILTO:contact@newtonculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T153000
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SUMMARY:The Black Feathers in Concert
DESCRIPTION:A return to Newton! The Black Feathers\, made up of Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler first became aware of the magic between them while collaborating on several musical projects\, becoming The Black Feathers and life partners in 2012. Americana\, Folk\, and Acoustic Indie Rock sensibilities coexist comfortably in their musical world\, with Hughes’ guitar work buoying the kind of harmonies often only heard in family bands. Their music quickly draws the interest of listeners\, but it is the stage chemistry that will keep them riveted.\nHaving already built up a loyal following in the UK\, The Black Feathers have been spreading their wings across the US. They have performed at Philadelphia Folk Festival and Americana Fest\, and have also been awarded official showcases at the North East Regional and Far-West Folk Alliance conferences.\n“Once in a blue moon\, the whole soars far above the sum of its parts. That’s what happens when The Black Feathers perform live” – Black Mountain News\, North Carolina\nJoin us – you won’t be disappointed!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/the-black-feathers-in-concert/
LOCATION:Allen Center for the Arts\, 35 Webster Street\, West Newton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cherry Street Music":MAILTO:operations@newtonculture.org
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SUMMARY:The Black Feathers in Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Black Feathers\, a British duo described by Fatea Magazine as “a duo of undeniable talent\,” will play in concert on Thursday\, June 20\, at The Allen Center in West Newton (MA). The British couple Sian Chandler and Ray Hughes intertwine effortlessly to create a genre-defying sound combining elements of folk\, roots\, Americana\, and southern rock. Tickets and information can be found at newtonculture.org.\nChandler and Hughes first became aware of the magic between them while collaborating on several musical projects\, becoming The Black Feathers and life partners in 2012. Americana\, Folk\, and Acoustic Indie Rock sensibilities coexist comfortably in their musical world\, with Hughes’ guitar work buoying the kind of harmonies often only heard in family bands. Their music quickly draws the interest of listeners\, but it is the stage chemistry that will keep them riveted.\nThe Black Feathers’ debut EP Strangers We Meet was named one of “the best folk albums of 2014″ in The Telegraph and as the Sunday Mercury’s Number 1 Folk and Roots album of 2014. “Stunning harmonies that were so good it reminded me of seeing Gillian Welch and David Rawlings\,” wrote No Depression magazine\, and R2 Magazine proclaimed “their blend of English folk influences and Americana is a tasty concoction indeed.”\nHaving already built up a loyal following in the UK\, The Black Feathers have been spreading their wings across the US. They have performed at the Philadelphia Folk Festival and AmericanaFest and have also been awarded official showcases at the North East Regional and Far-West Folk Alliance conferences.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/the-black-feathers-in-concert-2/
LOCATION:Allen Center for the Arts\, 35 Webster Street\, West Newton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Cultural Alliance":MAILTO:contact@newtonculture.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240624T173000
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SUMMARY:Belmont World Film's 22nd International Film Series @ Apple Cinemas
DESCRIPTION:Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series\, “Transformation/Preservation\,” runs March 25 to May 20\, 2024\, at Apple Cinemas in Cambridge (168 Alewife Brook Parkway; March 25\, April 1 & 8)\, Embassy Theater Waltham (16 Pine Street; April 15 & 29)\, and the West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street; May 6\, 13 & 20)\, and features eight films that have mostly screened at the world’s top film festivals. Films screen weekly on Mondays at 7:30 PM\, followed by engaging discussions led by filmmakers and expert speakers that delve deeper into the themes and messages portrayed on screen. Belmont World Film’s annual observance of World Refugee Awareness Month follows on June 3 and 10 at the West Newton Cinema. \nFrom moments of upheaval to transformative experiences\, the films in Belmont World Film’s 22nd International Film Series delve into the complexities of human existence with depth\, compassion\, insight—and even humor. In these remarkable stories from around the globe\, we invite you to immerse yourself in the narratives of individuals and groups confronting the unexpected twists and turns that life presents\, helping us gain a deeper understanding of resilience\, adaptation\, and the universal truths that bind us. \nThis year’s International Film Series has some impressive array of numbers\, underscoring its commitment to diversity and excellence: \nAn equal number of films are directed by women and men\, highlighting a commitment to gender parity in filmmaking.\nA record-breaking ten languages are represented in the series (in addition to English and French)\, including Arabic\, Croatian\, Italian\, Kabuverdianu\, Mongolian\, Persian\, Swedish\, Swiss-German\, Turkish\, and Urdu.\nThree films are their respective countries’ submissions for the Best International Feature Film Oscar\, demonstrating the caliber of the selection. \nOpening night on March 25\, at Apple Cinemas features the East Coast premiere of The Queen of My Dreams\, about a Pakistani Muslim woman and her Canadian-born daughter who come of age in two different eras\, sharing an obsession with the Bollywood fantasy film Aradhana. Director Fawzia Mirza will participate in a Q&A on Zoom following the screening; the screening will be preceded by a dinner reception featuring Indian and Canadian cuisine from 6:00-7:00 PM. \nThe other films include (only two films will be available online in addition to in-person: Traces and Bonjour Switzerland): \nApril 1 (Apple Cinemas): THE OLD OAK (UK\, New England premiere). Said to be director Ken Loach’s (The Angel’s Share) last film\, about a previously thriving mining town in Northern England and the owner of The Old Oak pub struggling to hold onto his establishment. When Syrian refugees are placed in empty houses\, the townspeople become divided on their presence. \nApril 8 (Apple Cinemas): TRACES (Croatia\, US premiere). Croatia’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar. While grappling with loneliness\, loss and an uncertain future an anthropologist spends her time researches an ancient burial ritual in the mountains of Croatia in which exposed stones in a burial area would mark the length of a deceased person’s body\, and therefore leave a sign—a trace—of the life that had been lived. Speaker: Ellen Elias-Bursać\, a scholar known for her translations of fiction and nonfiction books by Bosnian\, Croatian\, and Serbian writers.. Available online: April 16-21 \nApril 15 (Embassy Theater): HESITATION WOUND (Turkey\, New England premiere). A criminal lawyer divides her time between the courthouse by day and her mother’s hospital bed at night. The plot turns on the moral choices she has to make that will affect the lives of her mother\, the judge\, and her murder suspect client. Speaker: Roberta Micaleff\, Professor of the Practice in Middle Eastern Literatures and Coordinator of the Turkish Language Program at Boston University.\nApril 29 (Embassy Theater): GREEN TIDE (France\, East Coast premiere). Following the deaths of several locals on the beaches in Brittany\, a freelance reporter comes to investigate the mystery surrounding algae that may be a cause of these tragic events. Complimentary Far Breton (a tart that originated in Brittany) served starting at 7 PM. \nMay 6 (West Newton Cinema): ÀMA GLORIA (France/Cape Verde\, East Coast premiere). Depicts the precious bond between a six-year-old French girl and her Cape Verdean nanny\, who spend one last summer together on the shores of the Cape Verdean islands. The film captures themes of family\, separation\, and the ties that bind from the point of view of its captivating young star. Speaker: Alirio Pereira\, a native of Cape Verde and Chief Program Officer of the Massachusetts Association of Portuguese Speakers. \nMay 13 (Majestic 7): CITY OF WIND (Mongolia\, New England premiere). Mongolia’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar is a coming-of-age drama about a 17 year-old shaman who is juggling his spiritual responsibilities while attending high school in modern day Ulaanbaatar\, trying to reconcile his ties to the past with the practices of cold\, contemporary society. Speaker: Manduhai Buyandelger\, an anthropologist of religion\, gender\, and politics at MIT\, with regional expertise in Mongolia and shamans. \nMay 20 (West Newton Cinema): BONJOUR SWITZERLAND (Switzerland\, East Coast premiere). When a referendum in Switzerland leaves the country with French as the only national language\, it precipitates a crisis among the German and Italian speakers. Think Woody Allen’s Bananas crossed with The Russians Are Coming\, The Russians Are Coming! \nFunding is provided by a generous grant from the Mass Cultural Council. The Consulate of Sweden is the festival’s Province sponsor.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/belmont-world-films-22nd-international-film-series-apple-cinemas/2024-06-24/
LOCATION:Apple Cinemas\, 168 Alewife Brook Parkway\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Belmont World Film":MAILTO:info@belmontworldfilm.org
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SUMMARY:US Opening Night Screening of "Paradise" Followed by Panel at the West Newton Cinema
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the West Newton Cinema for an exclusive opening night screening of the critically acclaimed film Paradise\, followed by an engaging panel discussion featuring the film’s producer and notable guests from the Sri Lankan and South Indian communities. Paradise\, directed by award-winning filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage\, tells the gripping story of an Indian couple’s anniversary trip to Sri Lanka that takes a dark turn after a robbery. The film delves into themes of justice\, marital discord\, and socio-political issues against the backdrop of Sri Lanka’s economic crisis\, making it a profound cinematic experience. \nThe film has garnered international acclaim\, premiering at prestigious festivals such as the Busan International Film Festival and the Mumbai International Film Festival. With its powerful narrative and evocative portrayal of human relationships and societal struggles\, Paradise offers a compelling exploration of contemporary issues through a deeply personal lens. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a film that masterfully blends personal drama with broader societal themes\, and stay for the post-screening panel where insights and perspectives on the film’s impact will be shared. \nThe event will take place on June 28th from 6-8:30pm. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-opening-night-screening-of-paradise-followed-by-panel-tickets-930149491167?aff=oddtdtcreator \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/us-opening-night-screening-of-paradise-followed-by-panel-at-the-west-newton-cinema/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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