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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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
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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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