Newton Beacon

Boston's Brilliance
2025-11-23 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Allen Center, 35 Webster Street, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
A virtuoso ensemble of celebrated artists including BSO violinist Alexander Velinzon, BSO violist Cathy Basrak, cellist Allison Eldredge, and pianist Max Levinson return to The Allen Center for an evening of intimate chamber music. Repertoire includes Robert Schumann’s breathtaking piano Quartet, a Mozart Duo in G for violin and viola, and Amy Beach Transcriptions for cello and piano.

The Gingersnap Band
2025-11-22 19:30 - 21:00 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster Street, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Join us as The Allen Center transforms into a cozy Jazz Club, with table seating, drinks, and bar snacks available to enjoy during the show. The Gingersnap Band keeps it snappy with a six piece ensemble and soulful renditions of jazzy classics you won’t want to miss.

Casey Scheuerell Quintet
2025-11-07 19:30 - 21:00 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster Street, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Join us as The Allen Center transforms into a cozy Jazz Club, with table seating, drinks, and bar snacks available to enjoy during the show. With its all-star roster of Berklee College of Music greats, the Casey Scheuerell Quintet is sure to be a toe-tapping good time.

Full Bloom
2025-08-05 19:00 - 20:30 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster Street, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
In this fourth installment of Cherry Street Music’s Tuesday evening Concert series at The Allen Center, we shine a spotlight on the beauty of jazz harmonies & the magic of musical collaboration at the height of summer, when everything is in “Full Bloom.” Join us for an enchanting evening of performances featuring renowned pianist, Maxim Lubarsky (& friends- John Lockwood, bass & Bertram Lehmann, drums) and indie/folk duo The Flower Pistils with Emma Gies and Micah Huang. Afterwards, relax on The Allen Center patio, under the tents (weather permitting), and let the music whisk you away. For more information, visit www.newtonculture.org/cherry-street-music

Sentimental Breeze
2025-07-31 08:00 - 17:00 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster Street, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
In this final installment of Cherry Street Music’s Tuesday Evening Summer Series at The Allen Center, we’re bringing you a very special, very breezy concert, featuring a mid-summer mix of Classical music & Folk-inspired Celtic tunes to get you feelin’ fine! Join us Tuesday, August 12th at 7pm for “Sentimental Breeze” with Sayuri Miyamoto, piano, Joel Bard, oboe, and Kyra Davies & Sean Smith, Celtic Duo. Relax in the historic Allen Center’s Great Hall, and let the music whisk you away, with a reception on the patio (weather permitting). For more information, visit www.newtonculture.org/cherry-street-music

Community Chest by Cherry Street Music
2025-07-29 19:00 - 21:00 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster Street, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
The Tuesday Evening Music Series by Cherry Street Music continues with Community Chest on July 29th at 7pm. We’ve got a treasure trove of local talent coming to The Allen Center. Energetic music by Newton Youth Artists, including Jessica Levinson and Jack Kalish-Demaris, Allison Eldredge with the Mello Cellos, and Natalie Levinson on vocals. This will be a relaxing night to unwind with good tunes on a mid-summer evening. Tickets are available at www.newtonculture.org.

Hidden Gems presented by Cherry Street Music
2025-07-15 19:00 - 20:30 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster Street, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Cherry Street Music is heating things up this summer at The Allen Center with fun, affordable concerts every Tuesday night, beginning July 15th at 7pm with “Hidden Gems”. Discover the music of lesser-known female composers in a unique concert experience, which will take place in The Allen Center’s intimate performance space, the Great Hall. Explore each composition with commentary by Cherry Street Music’s Artistic Director, Allison Eldredge, cello, who will perform with pianist Max Levinson. During the second half of the program, local singer/songwriter Gaby Dimond joins the duo for a contemporary spin on the concert’s theme, “Hidden Gems”.

Outrageous Fortune with Paul Rishell & Annie Raines
2025-07-08 19:00 - 20:30 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster Street, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Cherry Street Music presents the first in a dynamic series of summer gatherings on The Allen Center patio* on Wednesday, July 9th at 7pm. Join us for a thrilling concert with the Outrageous Fortune jug band, featuring renowned Blues duo Paul Rishell & Annie Raines. Enjoy a fun, relaxing evening at The Allen Center, West Newton’s community hub for Arts & Culture. For more information: www.newtonculture.org
*weather permitting- in the event of rain, the concert will move indoors.

Pop-Up Open Rehearsal
2025-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster Street, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Cherry Street Music in collaboration with Lydian String Quartet presents a Pop-Up Open Rehearsal at The Allen Center on Tuesday, April 15th at 7:00 pm. This event is an Open Rehearsal of “seeking all that’s still unsung,” a Chamber Music America commission written for Lydian String Quartet by Kurt Rohde. This event is free and registration here is suggested.

Toe-Tapping Snappy Hot Jazz
2024-10-26 15:30 - 17:00 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster Street, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
440- The Gypsy Jazz Quartet takes over the Allen Center with Toe-Tapping Snappy Hot Jazz. Led by “The Jazzy Violinist” Tomoko Iwamoto, with Jack Clark, clarinet; Jack Soref, guitar; and Gregory Toro, bass; 440 performs their own original tunes as well as those of their inspiration, Django Rheinhart. Join the fun for an evening that will transport you to an intimate night club where you’ll be tempted to dance the night away.

Classical with a Twist: Champions for Change
2024-10-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Allen Center for the Arts, 35 Webster Street, West Newton, MA, United States
The Classical with a Twist series kicks off the Cherry Street Music season at The Allen Center with a relevant and inspiring concert – Champions for Change. This event features works in honor of musical giant and staunch advocate of human rights, cellist Mstislav Rostropovich. This stirring concert is performed by CSM Director- Allison Eldredge, cello; with Max Levinson, piano; and Andres Guerra, guitar. Champions for Change includes compositions from Prokofiev, Chopin, and for a twist, film composers Maurice Jarre (Dr. Zhivago) and John Williams (Memoirs of a Geisha). Tickets are available to hear works by those who fought for art without borders.

The Black Feathers in Concert
2024-06-20 15:30 - 17:30 | Allen Center for the Arts, 35 Webster Street, West Newton, MA, United States
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.
Having 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.
“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
Join us – you won’t be disappointed!

Cherry Street Music - Classical with a Twist - "Beethoven & The Beatles: Part II"
2024-04-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Allen Center for the Arts, 35 Webster Street, West Newton, MA, United States
Following up from Part I in January, this program further explores the connection between the Fab Four and one of the all-time great composers. Featuring CSM’s Artistic Director and cellist Allison Eldredge, as well as pianist and CSM regular Max Levinson! Joining Eldredge on cello and Levinson at the piano will be guitarist Andres Guerra, and vocalist Donna McElroy.
The “classics” on the program are two pieces for cello and piano by Ludwig van Beethoven. Allison Eldredge and Max Levinson will perform both 12 Variations for Cello and Piano on “See the conqu’ring hero comes” from Händel’s Judas Maccabaeus, and Cello Sonata No. 3 in A major, Op. 69. The “twist” features arrangements of the Beatles’ “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,” “Lady Godiva,” “Eleanor Rigby,” “Penny Lane,” Michelle,” as well as “Got to Get You into My Life,” and “Ticket to Ride”, with Andres Guerra and Donna McElroy.
The concert will run approximately 2 hours, including a 15-minute intermission with refreshments.
Venue Information:
The Allen Center
35 Webster Street
Newton, MA 02465

Cherry Street Music - Americana: A Celtic Soiree
2024-03-09 14:30 - 16:30 | Allen Center for the Arts, 35 Webster Street, West Newton, MA, United States
Cherry Street Music presents: A Celtic Soiree! Come to The Allen Center for a night of lively, traditional & modern Celtic music! Featuring duo Matt & Shannon Heaton!
The Heatons are an integral part of Boston’s traditional music scene. Playing flute, accordion, guitar, bouzouki, and vocals, with special guest Joey Abarta on irish bagpipes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Saturday, March 9th, 7:30 PM
Venue information:
The Allen Center
35 Webster Street
Newton, MA 02465
Tickets: $30 adults // $10 students
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cherry-street-music-americana-series-a-celtic-soiree-tickets-828621799107

Cherry Street Music presents: Classical with a Twist - Beethoven & the Beatles, Part I
2023-12-16 14:30 - 16:30 | Allen Center for the Arts, 35 Webster Street, West Newton, MA, United States
This fun Classical with a Twist program explores the frequently noted connections between one of the greatest composers of all time with The Fab Four. Beethoven’s Cello Sonatas nos. 1 and 2 will be performed by Allison Yoshie Eldredge, cello and Max Levinson, piano, and the “twist” for this program will be Beatles songs sung by Donna McElroy, backed by a lively “Beatlesque” ensemble.
Intermission refreshments with the artists will enhance the evening.
Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students, available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beethoven-the-beatles-part-1-tickets-714281614537
Venue information:
The Allen Center
35 Webster Street
Newton, MA 02465

Cherry Street Music presents: A Roland Hayes Tribute
2023-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Allen Center for the Arts, 35 Webster Street, West Newton, MA, United States
Cherry Street Music will present A Roland Hayes Tribute honoring the first African American man to win international acclaim as a concert artist, on Sunday November 19th at 3PM, at The Allen Center in Newton.
A tenor who made his debut with the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) in 1923, Roland Hayes was the first Black American performer to appear with the BSO and blazed the trail to public recognition of black singers as serious artists, including legends Paul Robeson, Marian Anderson and Leontyne Price. In celebration of the centennial of Hayes’ BSO debut, acclaimed baritone Philip Lima and tenor Fred C. VanNess, Jr. will perform art songs, arias and spirituals that honor Hayes, alongside the Boston Public Quartet: Betsy Hinkle, violin; Jason Amos,viola; Nicholas Johnson, cello; and Joy Cline Phinney, piano.
Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students, available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/714245376147?aff=oddtdtcreator
This concert is at The Allen Center in Newton:
35 Webster Street
Newton, MA 02465
