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SUMMARY:Newton's Spring Birding Migration
DESCRIPTION:Come join Newton Conservators and Newton Parks\, Recreation & Culture on Monday\, April 27 at 7PM at the Newton Free Library’s Druker Auditorium (330 Homer St\, Newton Centre) for a lively free presentation on Newton’s Spring Birding Migration and what birds you might expect to see locally in the coming weeks of migration season. \nAttendance is free but registration is requested through the Newton Parks\, Recreation & Culture program website or by calling 617-796-1506. \nLate April and early May are exciting times for birding as spring migrants pass through and resident birds return to nest here. Learn about the varied sights and sounds of colorful wood warblers\, orioles\, thrushes\, tanagers\, and vireos. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just someone who wonders what that bright yellow bird in the backyard is\, this is for you! \nOur guide for the evening will be Pete Gilmore who has been birding since 1951. Pete\, a retired Northeastern math professor\, serves on the board of the Newton Conservators and has led annual walks at Cold Spring Park\, helped organize the Newton Christmas Bird Count\, written numerous articles on Newton birding\, was active with the Brookline Bird Club as its field trip coordinator\, and is an avid bird photographer. \nYou can follow up on the information learned by heading out into the field at one of the Newton Conservators free upcoming bird walks on Saturday\, May 9th at Dolan Pond Conservation Area or Mother’s Day Sunday\, May 10th at Nahanton Park! Check out newtonconservators.org for all these FREE events.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newtons-spring-birding-migration/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library – Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Conservators":MAILTO:info@newtonconservators.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260402T164922Z
CREATED:20260402T164922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T164922Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Fix-It Clinic returns\, Sat. April 18!
DESCRIPTION:BROKE IT? FIX IT!\nWe’ll show you how!\nFix-It Clinic\nNewton Free Library\, 330 Homer St.\nSaturday\, April 18 10a-4p \nFix-It Clinics empower Newton residents to fix for themselves\, and are totally no-cost! Bring in a broken household item and a Repair Coach will help guide you through diagnosing and repair. \nReserve a time slot based on the category of broken item. Walk-in repairs as time permits. Categories will include small appliance & electronics\, sewing and textiles\, lamp repair and rewiring\, jewelry\, computers\, gluing\,  musical instruments\, and more! \nFix-It Clinics are run by the Newton Recycling Committee\, with the Newton Free Library\, the Newton DPW Sustainable Materials Management Division\, and funds from a MassDEP grant. \nSign up for a repair appointment: https://tinyurl.com/FixItApril2026repair\nTo help out by volunteering\, sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/FixItApril2026volunteer
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-fix-it-clinic-returns-sat-april-18/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library – Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260107T154238Z
CREATED:20260107T154238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T154238Z
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SUMMARY:Newton History Series: The Origins and Transformations of Chinese Communities in Boston
DESCRIPTION:When did Chinese migration to Boston begin? How did Boston’s Chinatown take shape\, and what is its current status? This talk traces the origins of the Chinese presence in the region and examines their experiences from the early years of the United States\, through the Chinese Exclusion Era (1882–1943)\, to the recent decades that have witnessed the community’s significant growth across Greater Boston\, as well as the many challenges it continues to face. \nAbout the speaker: Lisong Liu is professor of history at Massachusetts College of Art and Design. His teaching and research interests focus on Chinese migration\, Asian American history\, U.S.-China relations\, and world history. His monograph on Chinese student and professional migration was published in 2015 as part of Routledge’s “Chinese Worlds” series. His current book project is about the history of Chinese immigrants in Boston. He is an associate in research at the Harvard Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies and also a member of the International Advisory Committee at the Chinese Heritage Center at Nanyang Technological University\, Singapore. \nThis program is part of the Newton History Series\, co-sponsored by Historic Newton and the Newton Free Library. \nRegistration is encouraged\, and you’ll get a reminder if you sign up. Walk-ins are also welcome.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-history-series-the-origins-and-transformations-of-chinese-communities-in-boston/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library – Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Newton":MAILTO:info@historicnewton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260107T154254Z
CREATED:20260107T154254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T154254Z
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SUMMARY:Newton History Series: The Troubled History of Race and Public Education in Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Many of us learn about school desegregation in the context of the mid-twentieth-century South: Brown v. Board of Education\, Ruby Bridges\, and the Little Rock Nine. Yet a century before that\, young Black women in Massachusetts led the fight for equal school rights—the right of all to a quality education on an equal basis. This lecture examines the lives of young Black women whose activism reshaped public education in the Bay State. Exploring this history is vital\, not only to spotlight the long struggle for Black educational justice\, but also to remind us of our collective obligation to democratize public schools today. \nAbout the speaker: Kabria Baumgartner is an award-winning historian who has worked with numerous historical organizations. In 2021\, she co-founded the award-winning Newburyport Black History Initiative (NBHI)\, an organization that highlights and incorporates Black history into the public landscape in downtown Newburyport. In 2019\, she published her first academic book\, In Pursuit of Knowledge: Black Women and Educational Activism in Antebellum America\, which tells the story of young Black women who fought to democratize public education in the nineteenth-century North. She is Dean’s Associate Professor of History and Africana Studies at Northeastern University. \nThis program is part of the Newton History Series\, co-sponsored by Historic Newton and the Newton Free Library. \nRegistration is encouraged\, and you’ll get a reminder if you sign up. Walk-ins are also welcome.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-history-series-the-troubled-history-of-race-and-public-education-in-massachusetts/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library – Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Newton":MAILTO:info@historicnewton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260114T152357Z
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SUMMARY:The Friends Big Book Sale Event
DESCRIPTION:It’s Back! The Beloved Annual Book Sale Returns \nSaturday January 24\, 2026\n9:30AM – 3PM\nDruker Auditorium\, Newton Free Library \nGet ready\, book lovers—one of our most anticipated events of the year is officially back! The book sale is back and better than ever\, featuring a hand-picked selection of only the best books. From newly published titles hot off the press to beautiful\, high-quality reads perfect for gifting\, you’ll find something special on every table. \nWhether you’re hunting for your next great read\, searching for that perfect puzzle for your favorite puzzle master\, or simply love the thrill of discovering literary treasures\, this is one event you won’t want to miss. \nMark your calendar – great stories await! \nTo learn more\, please visit our website: https://www.friendsofthenewtonfreelibrary.org/
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/the-friends-big-book-sale-event/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library – Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Education,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260107T154448Z
CREATED:20260107T154448Z
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SUMMARY:Newton History Series: Land as Archive in the Native Northeast
DESCRIPTION:Since the time of first interactions between English settlers and the Native peoples of the Dawnland\, the settler colonial project has focused on the continued dispossession of Indigenous homelands. Early land deed or transfer documents drawn up between settlers and Narragansett\, Nipmuc\, Wampanoag\, Pequot and other tribal representatives\, before and after King Philip’s War (1675-76)\, represent just one of the audacious forms of dispossession enacted by settlers across the Native Northeast. This talk will explore the imposition\, impacts\, and legacies of these 17th century documents\, and the lives and experiences of the Native people who signed them. \nAbout the speaker: Kimberly Toney is an enrolled member of the Hassanamisco Band of Nipmuc\, and is the Inaugural Coordinating Curator of Native American and Indigenous Collections\, jointly appointed to the John Carter Brown and John Hay Libraries at Brown University. Kim has worked in special collections libraries for more than 15 years\, including as Head of Readers’ Services and Director of Indigenous Initiatives at the American Antiquarian Society on Nipmuc homelands in Worcester\, Massachusetts. Kim is Co-Chair of the newly formed Nipmuc Community Land Project\, and regularly serves as a consultant to cultural heritage institutions across southern New England. Her own research and personal interests include language and cultural reclamation\, the intersections of Black and Indigenous histories in the Northeast\, connecting Indigenous knowledges and practices to scholarly endeavors\, and land back. \nThis program is part of the Newton History Series\, co-sponsored by Historic Newton and the Newton Free Library. \nRegistration is encouraged\, and you’ll get a reminder if you sign up. Walk-ins are also welcome.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-history-series-land-as-archive-in-the-native-northeast/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library – Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Newton":MAILTO:info@historicnewton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T193000
DTSTAMP:20251022T154447Z
CREATED:20251022T154447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T154447Z
UID:10008043-1760983200-1760988600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Social: Searching Archives 101
DESCRIPTION:Join Grace Millet\, archivist from Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections (NUASC) Monday\, Oct 20 from 6:00 – 7:30pm at Newton Free Library for an introduction to researching repositories for historical records and queer collections such as from the former non-profit organization ACT UP. During this workshop\, Grace will teach you basic skills to get you started\, no prior experience required. \nBring your dinner\, invite a friend. Snacks and beverages will be provided. 18+\, intergenerational plus allies. Newton Free Library is located at 330 Homer Street. Druker Auditorium. \nRSVP requested (but not required) via email to receptionist at oasprograms@newtonma.gov or phone call 617-796-1675. This LGBTQIA+ Social event is sponsored by Newton’s Dept. of Older Adult Services at the Cooper Center for Active Living in Newton in collaboration with the Newton Free Library.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/lgbtqia-social-searching-archives-101/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library – Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T203000
DTSTAMP:20250813T143150Z
CREATED:20250813T143150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T143150Z
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SUMMARY:Recovery City Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Newton screening of Recovery City\, an award-winning documentary exploring addiction and recovery through the stories of four women in Worcester\, MA. \nThe event includes a 15-minute opioid overdose response and naloxone training\, followed by a discussion with filmmaker Lisa Olivieri\, featured participants\, and experts from Newton-Wellesley Hospital. \nPresented in partnership with Newton-Wellesley Hospital\, Newton Health & Human Services\, Newton Coalition for Community Wellness\, and the Newton Free Library. \n*Registration encouraged; walk-ins welcome.*
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/recovery-city-screening/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library – Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T140000
DTSTAMP:20250703T160344Z
CREATED:20250703T160344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T160344Z
UID:10007784-1752584400-1752588000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:The Great American Songbook:  Concert with Elaine Woo and Tom Lamark
DESCRIPTION:Elaine Woo (vocals) and Tom Lamark (keyboard) will perform tunes from the Great American Songbook. Those songs can convey anything: hopes\, feelings\, fears\, dreams\, ups and downs\, and everything in between. Come and let music be your guide to a good day! \nThis program is generously sponsored by the Jayne Colino Fund of the Senior Citizens Fund of Newton. \nRSVP requested. Please call 617-796-1675\, stop by the Front Desk at 20 Hartford Street\, or send your name\, telephone number\, and email address to our receptionists at OASprograms@newtonma.gov
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/the-great-american-songbook-concert-with-elaine-woo-and-tom-lamark/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library – Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T193000
DTSTAMP:20250703T155926Z
CREATED:20250703T155926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T155926Z
UID:10007787-1752516000-1752521400@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Social: Let's Play Jeopardy!
DESCRIPTION:This Trivia Night is an LGBTQIA+ Socials event\, sponsored by the Newton Dept. of Older Adults at the Cooper Center for Active Living in collaboration with the Newton Free Library. \nCome for an evening of LGBT themed Jeopardy and test your knowledge of LGBT history\, people\, and culture. Bring a phone or other internet-capable device in order to buzz in. Opt-in to play or cheer on\, all skill levels welcome! Prizes to first and second place winners! \nBring your dinner\, invite a friend. Snacks and beverages provided. 18+\, intergenerational\, LGBTQ plus allies. Newton Free Library is located at 330 Homer Street. RSVP requested (but not required) via email to receptionist at seniorprograms@newtonma.gov or phone call 617-796-1675.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/lgbtqia-social-lets-play-jeopardy/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library – Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T150000
DTSTAMP:20250703T160059Z
CREATED:20250703T160059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T160059Z
UID:10007786-1752501600-1752505200@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Cooper Center Volunteer Information Session
DESCRIPTION:As part of our preparation for the grand opening of the Cooper Center\, we’re thrilled to introduce several new ways for the community to get involved and make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re passionate about helping others\, enjoy being in the kitchen\, or simply love connecting with people\, there’s a volunteer role for you! \nHere are some of the exciting new opportunities: Transportation Navigators\, Kitchen Helper\, Greeters and Tour Guides\, Customer Service Support\, Program Leader or Program Facilitator\, Technology Tutor. \nWe will hold several Volunteer Information sessions in the coming weeks. The first session will take place on Monday\, July 14\, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in Druker Auditorium\, Newton Free Library. \nRSVP requested. Please call 617-796-1675\, stop by the Front Desk at 20 Hartford Street\, or send your name\, telephone number\, and email address to our receptionists at OASprograms@newtonma.gov
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/cooper-center-volunteer-information-session/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library – Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T133000
DTSTAMP:20250703T160141Z
CREATED:20250703T160141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T160141Z
UID:10007785-1752496200-1752499800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Cooper Center Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:As we prepare for the opening of the Cooper Center this fall\, we will host several Director-led listening sessions across the community. These sessions will offer a chance for our Director\, Mignonne Murray\, to hear directly from you\, Newton’s older adults\, about the types of programs and services you would like to see offered. \nThe next session will be held on Monday\, July 14\, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Druker Auditorium\, Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street. \nRSVP requested. Please call 617-796-1675\, stop by the Front Desk at 20 Hartford Street\, or send your name\, telephone number\, and email address to our receptionists at OASprograms@newtonma.gov \nWe also invite caregivers\, relatives of older adults\, and community members of all ages to join the conversations\, because we intend to open the doors of the Cooper Center to a broad swath of Newtonians.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/cooper-center-listening-session-2/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library – Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T140000
DTSTAMP:20250625T165108Z
CREATED:20250625T165108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T165108Z
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SUMMARY:Concert with Violinist Ilana Zaks
DESCRIPTION:This concert features a blend of works that explore both the virtuosic and expressive qualities of the violin. From the deep spirituality of Lera Auerbach’s T’filah to the baroque elegance of Bach’s Sonata\, the program spans diverse styles and centuries. Including pieces by Bloch\, Kreisler\, and Paganini\, this concert highlights both the power and beauty of the violin in solo performance. \nJewish-American violinist Ilana Zaks has been described as\, “fearless\, refreshing\, and commanding.” She has performed as a soloist with the Boston Civic Symphony\, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra\, and the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra\, among others. Her many honors include top prizes at concerto competitions such as the 2020 BMOP Concerto Competition and the New England Philharmonic Orchestra. \nThis program is generously sponsored by the Jayne Colino Fund of the Senior Citizens Fund of Newton. \nRSVP requested. Please call 617-796-1675\, stop by the Front Desk at 20 Hartford Street\, or send your name\, telephone number\, and email address to our receptionists at OASprograms@newtonma.gov
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/concert-with-violinist-ilana-zaks/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library – Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T140000
DTSTAMP:20250611T133724Z
CREATED:20250611T133724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T133724Z
UID:10007761-1750770000-1750773600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Santon: Pianist and Composer Defying Limits
DESCRIPTION:Santon\, a blind and autistic pianist and composer\, is captivating audiences with his emotionally rich and stylistically diverse performances. Born in St. Petersburg\, Russia\, and raised in Massachusetts\, he spent two decades studying at Perkins School for the Blind\, where he received foundational musical training. Santon later graduated summa cum laude from Berklee College of Music\, further honing his skills as a performer and composer. His dynamic repertoire spans classical\, jazz\, tango\, and world music. Santon continues to inspire with his remarkable talent\, breaking barriers and redefining what’s possible through music. \nThis program is generously sponsored by the Jayne Colino Fund of the Senior Citizens Fund of Newton. \nRSVP requested. Please call 617-796-1675\, stop by the Front Desk at 20 Hartford Street\, or send your name\, telephone number\, and email address to our receptionists at OASprograms@newtonma.gov
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/santon-pianist-and-composer-defying-limits/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library – Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T200000
DTSTAMP:20250501T150306Z
CREATED:20250501T150306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T150306Z
UID:10007132-1746471600-1746475200@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:BALANCING OLDER ADULT CARE\, KIDS\, CAREER AND MORE with Liz O'Donnell
DESCRIPTION:Founder of Working Daughter and author of two award-winning books\, Liz O’Donnell will lead you through a discussion about balancing eldercare with all of life’s responsibilities. Learn practical and actionable strategies for not only surviving caregiving but actually thriving during and after. \n*This program is free. Registration is encouraged\, and you’ll get a reminder if you sign up. Walk-ins are also welcome.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/balancing-older-adult-care-kids-career-and-more-with-liz-odonnell/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library – Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T140000
DTSTAMP:20250410T150733Z
CREATED:20250410T150733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T150733Z
UID:10007098-1744722000-1744725600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Piano Concert with Mark West
DESCRIPTION:Local pianist Mark L. West will perform solo piano works ranging from classical music by Chopin and Mozart to “turn of the century” ragtime by Scott Joplin and jazz standards by Duke Ellington\, Hoagy Carmichael\, and other artists. \nThis program is generously sponsored by the Jayne Colino Fund of the Senior Citizens Fund of Newton. \nRSVP requested. Please call 617-796-1675\, stop by the Front Desk at 20 Hartford Street\, or send your name\, telephone number\, and email address to our receptionists at seniorprograms@newtonma.gov
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/piano-concert-with-mark-west-2/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library – Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T140000
DTSTAMP:20250410T145116Z
CREATED:20250410T145116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T145116Z
UID:10007111-1744722000-1744725600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Piano Concert with Mark West
DESCRIPTION:Local pianist Mark L. West will perform solo piano works ranging from classical music by Chopin and Mozart to “turn of the century” ragtime by Scott Joplin and jazz standards by Duke Ellington\, Hoagy Carmichael\, and other artists. \nThis program is generously sponsored by the Jayne Colino Fund of the Senior Citizens Fund of Newton. \nRSVP requested. Please call 617-796-1675\, stop by the Front Desk at 20 Hartford Street\, or send your name\, telephone number\, and email address to our receptionists at seniorprograms@newtonma.gov
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/piano-concert-with-mark-west/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library – Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T140000
DTSTAMP:20250321T002114Z
CREATED:20250321T002114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T002114Z
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SUMMARY:Musical Baseball Show
DESCRIPTION:Performing a unique\, interactive\, and highly entertaining program\, local singer-songwriter (and former sportswriter) Howie Newman will sing baseball songs\, offer up baseball trivia\, and tell stories about his days as a sportswriter on the Red Sox beat. Howie covered baseball for The Patriot Ledger\, Lowell Sun\, Boston Globe\, and Associated Press as well as many other newspapers and magazines. \nHowie has three CDs of baseball songs: Baseball’s Greatest Hits\, Volumes\, 1\, 2 and 3. The show also includes a free raffle for one of Howie’s baseball CDs and a display of his personal baseball memorabilia. In addition\, Howie will tell you all about his Dump the DH campaign\, which was featured in Sports Illustrated and landed his bumper sticker in the Baseball Hall of Fame. He also provided color commentary for the Lowell Spinners\, a Red Sox farm team\, on WCAP radio. \nThis program is generously sponsored by the Jayne Colino Fund of the Senior Citizens Fund of Newton. \nRSVP requested. Please call 617-796-1675\, stop by the Front Desk at 20 Hartford Street\, or send your name\, telephone number\, and email address to our receptionists at seniorprograms@newtonma.gov
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/musical-baseball-show-2/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library – Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Cooper Center":MAILTO:seniors@newtonma.gov
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SUMMARY:Newton History Series: A Pressing Matter - 18th Century Media Literacy and Bias
DESCRIPTION:Media and information literacy are essential 21st-century skills in order to be an informed citizen. These are also skills that\, when applied in a historical context\, help us become better historians. In this discussion\, we will analyze perspective\, language\, and bias in 18th-century newspapers\, with a critical lens on how news was consumed in colonial America. \nAbout the speaker: Michele Gabrielson is a local history teacher and historic interpreter of the 18th century. When she is not teaching in the classroom\, Michele can be found leading tours\, lectures\, and demonstrations at historic sites in the greater Boston area. She specializes in interpreting the history of colonial women printers\, the stories of loyalist refugees\, and of 18th century chocolate makers! Most recently\, she has taken on building a first-person impression of the revolutionary playwright and poet Mercy Otis Warren. Michele additionally serves on several historical committees dedicated to helping preserve the history of colonial America\, is a member of the Authenticity Standards Committee for Minuteman National Historic Park\, and is the coordinator for the Battle Road Guides for the annual reenactment of the Battle of Lexington and Concord. She was recently awarded a 2024 Rising Star Award for Public History by the Massachusetts History Alliance for her programming titled\, “The Revolutionary Classroom\,” and named a finalist for the 2024 Massachusetts History Teacher of the Year. \nThis program is part of the Newton History Series\, co-sponsored by Historic Newton and the Newton Free Library. Look out for lectures in both February and March 2025. \nNewton Free Library\, Druker Auditorium\nFree\, registration not required \nThursday\, January 16\, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-history-series-a-pressing-matter-18th-century-media-literacy-and-bias/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library – Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Newton":MAILTO:info@historicnewton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T150000
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SUMMARY:UMass Boston Presents: Aging in Newton: A Community Needs Assessment
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to the Newton Free Library’s Druker Auditorium on January 7 at 7 p.m. to learn about the 109-page report — Aging in Newton: A Community Needs Assessment — commissioned by the City to assist strategic planning in preparation for the opening of the Cooper Center for Active Living. The UMass Boston researchers who prepared the report will present and discuss their findings. \nJust show up. \nIf you’d like to attend virtually\, use this Zoom link to register: https://newtonma-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nz69vCiJTIqTGAyLT8mbMw
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/umass-boston-presents-aging-in-newton-a-community-needs-assessment/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library – Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Senior Center":MAILTO:elund@newtonma.gov
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