BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Newton Beacon - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Newton Beacon X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Newton Beacon REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T160000 DTSTAMP:20260826T144945Z CREATED:20260826T144931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T144945Z UID:10008894-1791115200-1791129600@www.newtonbeacon.org SUMMARY:Historic Newton Hayfest DESCRIPTION:Historic Newton Hayfest\nSunday October 4\, 12 noon – 4:00 PM\nJackson Homestead and Museum\, Free \nJoin us for a free\, family-friendly day of fall fun! At Historic Newton’s Hayfest\, travel back\nin time to the 19th century as you dip candles\, press apples\, churn butter\, play games\,\nand more. Registration is not required; stop by any time during the event. Learn more at\nwww.newtonma.gov/hayfest URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/historic-newton-hayfest/ LOCATION:Jackson Homestead and Museum\, 527 Washington Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Education ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Newton":MAILTO:info@historicnewton.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T120000 DTSTAMP:20260903T171645Z CREATED:20260903T171645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T171645Z UID:10008924-1791624600-1791633600@www.newtonbeacon.org SUMMARY:Fall Family Fun Day DESCRIPTION:Our favorite fall tradition is back and better than ever…! Grab the kids and head to the Farm for a morning filled with laughter\, creativity\, and fall fun for the whole family. \nGet creative with pumpkin decorating (one pumpkin per child\, while supplies last) \nParticipate in arts & crafts for all ages \nLearn fun and informative chicken facts while getting to know our beautiful chickens \nAnd more—stay tuned for more programming highlights in the coming weeks…! \nSuggested for ages 4-8; but all are welcome to join in the fun. \nImportant: This is not a drop-off event—grownups\, plan to stay and play along with your kids. \nFree community event!\nSpace is limited\, so don’t miss out—event registration is required. \nParking is available on Nahanton and Winchester Streets. Those needing accessible parking can park in the driveway. \nSponsors:\nComing soon….! Interested in sponsoring this great event…? Contact laila@newtoncommunityfarm.org for sponsorship opportunities and details URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/fall-family-fun-day/ LOCATION:Newton Community Farm\, 303 Nahanton Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Community Farm":MAILTO:admin@newtoncommunityfarm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T200000 DTSTAMP:20260917T153206Z CREATED:20260917T153206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T153206Z UID:10008941-1792090800-1792094400@www.newtonbeacon.org SUMMARY:Boston Festival Orchestra Chamber Series: Zara & Dmitri DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM\nZara Levina\, Kanzonetta\nZara Levina\, Fantasy on Bashkir Themes\nDmitri Shostakovich\, Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor\, Op. 67 \nPERFORMERS\nAlyssa Wang\, violin\nSamuel Boundy\, cello\nJihye Chang\, piano \nABOUT THE PERFORMANCE \nTwo composers. One generation. Two remarkably different voices. \nDmitri Shostakovich is one of the most celebrated composers of the 20th century. Zara Levina\, though nearly his exact contemporary and a fellow Soviet composer\, remains largely unknown to American audiences. This concert brings their music–and their stories–side by side\, with the ideological pressure of state censorship ever present. \nLevina’s Fantasy on Bashkir Themes and Canzonetta reveal a composer with a vivid melodic imagination\, drawing on folk traditions\, Jewish themes\, and the rich musical language of her time. Shostakovich’s Piano Trio No. 2 moves from an eerie\, almost otherworldly opening through unbridled mania\, profound grief\, and a grotesque final dance that also incorporates Jewish themes. It is at once intensely personal and deeply connected to the devastation of the Second World War. \nThese three works illuminate the fascinating musical landscape of the Soviet Union through the eyes of a composer whose name became legendary and another whose music is only now beginning to receive the attention it deserves. Heard side by side\, their music raises questions that extend far beyond time and place: How can music be an act of defiance? How can it preserve what history tries to erase? Whose voices get remembered—and whose are left behind? \nJoin BFO Artistic Director Alyssa Wang\, BFO musicians\, and guest artists for an immersive chamber music experience that blends performance with thoughtful discussion\, inviting audiences to engage with the music’s historical\, cultural\, and emotional context.​ URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/boston-festival-orchestra-chamber-series-zara-dmitri/ LOCATION:Allen Center for the Arts\, 35 Webster Street\, West Newton\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Music ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Festival Orchestra":MAILTO:bostonfestivalorchestra@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T233000 DTSTAMP:20260805T154600Z CREATED:20260805T154600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T154600Z UID:10008867-1792317600-1792366200@www.newtonbeacon.org SUMMARY:Fall Tree Tour at Newton Cemetery & Arboretum DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fall tour through the winding roads of Newton Cemetery & Arboretum\, led by Newton Cemetery & Arboretum staff arborists. Come see our new bare root tree plantings\, thriving gardens\, and hopefully a pop of fall color. \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 90 minutes. \nRegistration is required. Space is limited!\nSuggested donation: $10 URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/fall-tree-tour-at-newton-cemetery-arboretum/ LOCATION:Newton Cemetery & Arboretum\, 791 Walnut St\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Education ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Cemetery &%3B Arboretum":MAILTO:ncc@newcemcorp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T160000 DTSTAMP:20260903T171432Z CREATED:20260903T171432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T171432Z UID:10008915-1794056400-1794067200@www.newtonbeacon.org SUMMARY:The Carroll Center for the Blind’s 90th Anniversary DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, November 7\, 2026\, as we celebrate the Carroll Center for the Blind’s 90th Anniversary with an Open House from 1:00–4:00 p.m. at the Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton\, MA. \nThis free event brings our community together to honor our past\, celebrate our impact\, and look ahead to the future of the Carroll Center. Drop in anytime during the afternoon to enjoy: \n– An interactive Journey Through History passport experience\n– Opportunities to reconnect with fellow clients\, alumni\, families\, staff\, and supporters\n– Hands-on activities showcasing the programs and services that have shaped generations of Carroll Center clients\n– Historical exhibits and stories highlighting 90 years of impact\n– Sweet treats and refreshments \nLearn More & Register Today: carroll.org/events/90th-anniversary URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/the-carroll-center-for-the-blinds-90th-anniversary/ LOCATION:The Carroll Center for the Blind\, 770 Centre Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Education ORGANIZER;CN="The Carroll Center for the Blind":MAILTO:development@carroll.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T203000 DTSTAMP:20260826T144342Z CREATED:20260826T144342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T144342Z UID:10008899-1794510000-1794515400@www.newtonbeacon.org SUMMARY:How to Love a Mushroom DESCRIPTION:Develop your fungal lens! Join Maria Pinto for an idiosyncratic tour of our region’s stunning fungal diversity in photos and anecdotes both personal and scientific. In this webinar we’ll also discover together what fungi can teach us about art\, resistance\, and the living world around us. \nMaria is a Boston-area naturalist\, educator\, and author of fiction and nonfiction. She leads regular fungal forays at Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum and has given lectures and led workshops for mycological clubs and environmental organizations around the country. Her writing has appeared in Science\, Orion\, Necessary fiction\, and Obsidian\, among other publications. Her book of lyric essays inspired by fungi\, Fearless\, Sleepless\, Deathless: What Fungi Taught Me about Nourishment\, Poison\, Ecology\, Hidden Histories\, Zombies\, and Black Survival was shortlisted for the OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature\, is a finalist for the Massachusetts Book Award\, and was the recipient of the Don Kissel Prize for Nonfiction. URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/how-to-love-a-mushroom/ LOCATION:online\, Zoom\, Zoom\, MA\, Zoom\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Conservators":MAILTO:info@newtonconservators.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T203000 DTSTAMP:20260826T144940Z CREATED:20260826T144929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T144940Z UID:10008895-1794510000-1794515400@www.newtonbeacon.org SUMMARY:Newton Conservators webinar: How to Love a Mushroom DESCRIPTION:Develop your fungal lens! Join Maria Pinto for an idiosyncratic tour of our region’s stunning fungal diversity in photos and anecdotes both personal and scientific. In this webinar we’ll also discover together what fungi can teach us about art\, resistance\, and the living world around us. \nMaria is a Boston-area naturalist\, educator\, and author of fiction and nonfiction. She leads regular fungal forays at Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum and has given lectures and led workshops for mycological clubs and environmental organizations around the country. Her writing has appeared in Science\, Orion\, Necessary fiction\, and Obsidian\, among other publications. Her book of lyric essays inspired by fungi\, Fearless\, Sleepless\, Deathless: What Fungi Taught Me about Nourishment\, Poison\, Ecology\, Hidden Histories\, Zombies\, and Black Survival was shortlisted for the OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature\, is a finalist for the Massachusetts Book Award\, and was the recipient of the Don Kissel Prize for Nonfiction. \nSign up: https://shorturl.at/lRsH8 URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-conservators-webinar-how-to-love-a-mushroom/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Community ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Conservators":MAILTO:info@newtonconservators.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR