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New Art Center Executive Director Emily O'Neil speaks at that organization's spring gala fundraiser on May 17, 2025. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Spring jumped into full-swing this weekend, with gorgeous weather and a bunch of events aimed at sparking your joy while the flowers bloom. On Saturday, the city held its annual Family FunFEST and carnival, and later the Linda Plaut Festival for the Arts kicked off its 10th season with some line-dancing at City Hall. And the Suzuki School held its Multicultural Arts Festival.
The New Art Center had its spring fundraiser that night, and on Sunday, Waban held its Village Day.
It was a jam-packed weekend celebrating all things Newton, arts and community.
Here are some photos from the weekend’s events:
Kasey Calebaugh leads a performance of students at the Suzuki School of Newton. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Left to right: City Councilor Rena Getz, State Rep. Greg Schwartz and Suzuki School of Newton Executive Director Sachiko Isihara. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Residents learn line-dancing as part of the Linda Plaut Festival for the Arts opening night fun. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Left to right: Newton Cultural Development Director Paula Gannon, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, and Parks, Recreation and Culture Commissioner Nicole Banks. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Enrique Rosero and Lindsey Gulden, who moved to Newton from Texas several years ago, arrive at the Linda Plaut Festival line-dancing event in longhorn attire. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
State Rep. Greg Schwartz and City Councilor Susan Albright talk over hors d’oeuvres at the New Art Center’s spring gala. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Left to right: Newton Police Capt. Kenny DeAngelo, Maureen Kelly of ReMax, New Art Center Executive Director Emily O’Neil, State Rep. Amy Sangiolo and City Councilor Tarik Lucas mingle at the New Art Center’s spring fundraiser on May 17, 2025. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
New Art Center Executive Director Emily O’Neil speaks at that organization’s spring gala on May 17, 2025. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
State Rep. Greg Schwartz and former City Councilor John Rice talk at the Marc Laredo for Mayor tent at Waban Village Day on May 18, 2025. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Lindsey Gulden (and her dog) visit School Committee candidate Mali Brodt’s booth at Waban Village Day on May 18, 2025. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Left to right: City Council candidate Garry Miller, former City Councilor Deb Crossley, Gail Deegan and Jerry Reilly talk at the Newton for Everyone booth at Waban Village Day on May 18, 2025. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
City Council candidate Garry Miller, middle, talks with city councilors David Kalis, left, and Rick Lipof, right, at Waban Village Day on May 18, 2025. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Officer Leo of the Newton Police poses for photos at Waban Village Day 2025. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Left to right: Samuel Fishman, City Councilor Andrea Kelley, Peter Klapes, Alex Klapes and (seated) Jeremy Freudberg talk to crowds about repealing the city’s winter parking ban at Waban Village Day 2025. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
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