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SUMMARY:Bay Colony Brass presents “Springtime Salmagundi”
DESCRIPTION:Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton’s 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in “Springtime Salmagundi.” The free\, family-friendly concert features the world premiere of American composer Carson Cooman’s “Suncatchers: Pageant in Four Scenes for Two Horns and Brass Ensemble” with soloists Hazel Dean Davis and Nick Auer. The concert also includes James Marks’ “Music for Brass and Timpani\,” Chris Hazell’s “Three Brass Cats\,” and Alfred Reed’s masterful “Othello.” This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council\, a local council supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the City of Newton
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/bay-colony-brass-presents-springtime-salmagundi/
LOCATION:Second Church in Newton\, 60 Highland Street\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Bay Colony Brass presents “An Evening of Firsts”
DESCRIPTION:Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton’s 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in “An Evening of Firsts.” The free\, family-friendly concert features English composer Gustav Holst’s “First Suite in E-Flat for Military Band” arranged for brass ensemble. The concert also includes Philip Sparke’s “Pantomime” for solo euphonium\, Brian Balmages’ “Symphony No.1 for Brass\,” and “From Heaven Shall It Come Down Upon Thee Until Thou be Destroyed” for brass ensemble by Boston-based composer Jason Huffman. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council\, a local council supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the City of Newton. \nFREE ADMISSION \nParking is available adjacent to the building at Second Church in Newton. Parking lots are accessible from either Highland Street or Chestnut Street. \nAccess for those with limited mobility is available immediately uphill from the sanctuary via the side driveway or drive-up entrance through the main doors to the sanctuary. \nLearn more about Bay Colony Brass at www.baycolonybrass.org.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/bay-colony-brass-presents-an-evening-of-firsts/
LOCATION:Second Church in Newton\, 60 Highland Street\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T210000
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SUMMARY:Bay Colony Brass presents “A Yuletide Blizzard of Brilliant Brass”
DESCRIPTION:Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton’s 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in “A Yuletide Blizzard of Brilliant Brass.” The free\, family-friendly concert of Christmas favorites ranges from Leroy Anderson’s “A Christmas Festival” to modern arrangements of traditional carols and “Christmas Toons” by Emmy Award-winning composer Anthony DiLorenzo. The concert features an audience sing-along. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council\, a local council supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the City of Newton.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/bay-colony-brass-presents-a-yuletide-blizzard-of-brilliant-brass/
LOCATION:Second Church in Newton\, 60 Highland Street\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T113000
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SUMMARY:Christian Nationalism Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Press Release September 8\, 2025 \nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE \nChristian Nationalism Symposium \nWEST NEWTON\, MA – October 10-12\, 2025 – Second Church in Newton is hosting a community-wide Contemporary Issues symposium on the escalating dangers of Christian nationalism. \n“Christian nationalism has nothing to do with Christianity or love of one’s country\,” says. Rev. Corey J. Sanderson\, minister of Second Church in Newton. “It is an extremist political movement that seeks power and domination by imposing a fundamentalist Christian worldview on our diverse\, secular\, pluralistic democracy.” \nNo longer a fringe movement\, Christian nationalism has become mainstream. It has been the driving force behind halting DEI initiatives\, banning books\, stripping reproductive rights\, and refusing due process to American citizens. \nIf people don’t fully understand the Christian nationalist agenda\, the desire to turn the United States into an authoritarian Christian theocracy\, they will never be able to resist such a move or undo the damage currently being done. This weekend symposium aims to educate\, inspire\, connect\, and empower people to make real lasting change against such anti-democratic attempts. \nGuest Speakers include New York Times best-selling author\, Katherine Stewart\, whose new book new book\, Money\, Lies\, and God\, helps us see the power and money behind the Christian nationalist agenda. Evangelical minister\, The Rev. Dr. Rob Schenck\, a former Christian nationalist leader\, now speaks out against the movements he helped found. \nIndigenous Rights lawyer and professor\, Dr. Taiano Palermo\, will be speaking about Christian nationalism at our country’s founding and the systemic destruction that still plagues First Nations peoples. The Rev. Janna Louie helps lead the Baptist Joint Commission\, a historic organization that protects religious freedom\, who leads the ‘Christians Against Christian Nationalism’ movement. \nAre you disturbed by the recent ICE detentions\, attempts at voter suppression\, anti-LGBTQ+ legislation\, rampant xenophobia\, and escalating military violence? Then join us. Do not miss the chance to learn from national experts and connect with other people locally who want to do something constructive. \nChristian nationalism is the single greatest threat to democracy and its ideals of liberty and justice. While much of the event will focus Christianity\, this event is for the wider public. We sincerely hope people of other faiths and traditions (or none) will join us for this important event. \nDetailed information can be found on Second Church’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2ndchurchnewton/ \nContact:\nThe Rev. Corey J. Sanderson\nSecond Church of Newton\, UCC\n60 Highland Street\, West Newton MA 02465\nOffice: 617-244-2690\nCell: 508-440-6488\nEmail: csanderson@2ndchurch.org \n###
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/christian-nationalism-symposium/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:Second Church in Newton\, 60 Highland Street\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Second Church in Newton":MAILTO:office@2ndchurch.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T150000
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SUMMARY:Christian Nationalism Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Press Release September 8\, 2025 \nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE \nChristian Nationalism Symposium \nWEST NEWTON\, MA – October 10-12\, 2025 – Second Church in Newton is hosting a community-wide Contemporary Issues symposium on the escalating dangers of Christian nationalism. \n“Christian nationalism has nothing to do with Christianity or love of one’s country\,” says. Rev. Corey J. Sanderson\, minister of Second Church in Newton. “It is an extremist political movement that seeks power and domination by imposing a fundamentalist Christian worldview on our diverse\, secular\, pluralistic democracy.” \nNo longer a fringe movement\, Christian nationalism has become mainstream. It has been the driving force behind halting DEI initiatives\, banning books\, stripping reproductive rights\, and refusing due process to American citizens. \nIf people don’t fully understand the Christian nationalist agenda\, the desire to turn the United States into an authoritarian Christian theocracy\, they will never be able to resist such a move or undo the damage currently being done. This weekend symposium aims to educate\, inspire\, connect\, and empower people to make real lasting change against such anti-democratic attempts. \nGuest Speakers include New York Times best-selling author\, Katherine Stewart\, whose new book new book\, Money\, Lies\, and God\, helps us see the power and money behind the Christian nationalist agenda. Evangelical minister\, The Rev. Dr. Rob Schenck\, a former Christian nationalist leader\, now speaks out against the movements he helped found. \nIndigenous Rights lawyer and professor\, Dr. Taiano Palermo\, will be speaking about Christian nationalism at our country’s founding and the systemic destruction that still plagues First Nations peoples. The Rev. Janna Louie helps lead the Baptist Joint Commission\, a historic organization that protects religious freedom\, who leads the ‘Christians Against Christian Nationalism’ movement. \nAre you disturbed by the recent ICE detentions\, attempts at voter suppression\, anti-LGBTQ+ legislation\, rampant xenophobia\, and escalating military violence? Then join us. Do not miss the chance to learn from national experts and connect with other people locally who want to do something constructive. \nChristian nationalism is the single greatest threat to democracy and its ideals of liberty and justice. While much of the event will focus Christianity\, this event is for the wider public. We sincerely hope people of other faiths and traditions (or none) will join us for this important event. \nDetailed information can be found on Second Church’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2ndchurchnewton/ \nContact:\nThe Rev. Corey J. Sanderson\nSecond Church of Newton\, UCC\n60 Highland Street\, West Newton MA 02465\nOffice: 617-244-2690\nCell: 508-440-6488\nEmail: csanderson@2ndchurch.org \n###
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/christian-nationalism-symposium/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:Second Church in Newton\, 60 Highland Street\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Second Church in Newton":MAILTO:office@2ndchurch.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T200000
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SUMMARY:Christian Nationalism Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Press Release September 8\, 2025 \nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE \nChristian Nationalism Symposium \nWEST NEWTON\, MA – October 10-12\, 2025 – Second Church in Newton is hosting a community-wide Contemporary Issues symposium on the escalating dangers of Christian nationalism. \n“Christian nationalism has nothing to do with Christianity or love of one’s country\,” says. Rev. Corey J. Sanderson\, minister of Second Church in Newton. “It is an extremist political movement that seeks power and domination by imposing a fundamentalist Christian worldview on our diverse\, secular\, pluralistic democracy.” \nNo longer a fringe movement\, Christian nationalism has become mainstream. It has been the driving force behind halting DEI initiatives\, banning books\, stripping reproductive rights\, and refusing due process to American citizens. \nIf people don’t fully understand the Christian nationalist agenda\, the desire to turn the United States into an authoritarian Christian theocracy\, they will never be able to resist such a move or undo the damage currently being done. This weekend symposium aims to educate\, inspire\, connect\, and empower people to make real lasting change against such anti-democratic attempts. \nGuest Speakers include New York Times best-selling author\, Katherine Stewart\, whose new book new book\, Money\, Lies\, and God\, helps us see the power and money behind the Christian nationalist agenda. Evangelical minister\, The Rev. Dr. Rob Schenck\, a former Christian nationalist leader\, now speaks out against the movements he helped found. \nIndigenous Rights lawyer and professor\, Dr. Taiano Palermo\, will be speaking about Christian nationalism at our country’s founding and the systemic destruction that still plagues First Nations peoples. The Rev. Janna Louie helps lead the Baptist Joint Commission\, a historic organization that protects religious freedom\, who leads the ‘Christians Against Christian Nationalism’ movement. \nAre you disturbed by the recent ICE detentions\, attempts at voter suppression\, anti-LGBTQ+ legislation\, rampant xenophobia\, and escalating military violence? Then join us. Do not miss the chance to learn from national experts and connect with other people locally who want to do something constructive. \nChristian nationalism is the single greatest threat to democracy and its ideals of liberty and justice. While much of the event will focus Christianity\, this event is for the wider public. We sincerely hope people of other faiths and traditions (or none) will join us for this important event. \nDetailed information can be found on Second Church’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2ndchurchnewton/ \nContact:\nThe Rev. Corey J. Sanderson\nSecond Church of Newton\, UCC\n60 Highland Street\, West Newton MA 02465\nOffice: 617-244-2690\nCell: 508-440-6488\nEmail: csanderson@2ndchurch.org \n###
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/christian-nationalism-symposium/2025-10-10/
LOCATION:Second Church in Newton\, 60 Highland Street\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Second Church in Newton":MAILTO:office@2ndchurch.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T070250
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SUMMARY:Bay Colony Brass presents “And All That Jazz”
DESCRIPTION:Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton’s 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in a free concert featuring a wide array of jazz ranging from W.C. Handy’s “St. Louis Blues March” to Chick Corea’s wildly evocative “Spain.” The program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council\, a local council that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the City of Newton. \nFREE ADMISSION \nParking is available adjacent to the building at Second Church in Newton. Parking lots are accessible from either Highland Street or Chestnut Street. \nAccess for those with limited mobility is available immediately uphill from the sanctuary via the side driveway or drive-up entrance through the main doors to the sanctuary. \nLearn more about Bay Colony Brass at www.baycolonybrass.org.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/bay-colony-brass-presents-and-all-that-jazz/
LOCATION:Second Church in Newton\, 60 Highland Street\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T070250
CREATED:20250306T162057Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Piano Summit - Anastassiya Petrova - Camila Cortina Bello
DESCRIPTION:Anastassiya Petrova : Jazz Alchemist \nJazz pianist/organist from Kazakhstan currently based in New York City after spending 8 years in Boston\, Massachusetts. She’s blowing up worldwide with her musical prowess and creativity. Throughout her musical career\, she has been given opportunities to share the stage with artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, John Patitucci\, Joe Lovano\, Dave Liebman\, Noah Preminger\, Allan Chase\, Patricia Pérez\, Ben Street\, Adam Cruz\, Marco Pignataro\, Ellis Hall\, Catherine Russell\, and others. In 2022 Petrova received a prestigious New Jazz Legacy Grant\, which let her perform alongside the renowned jazz saxophonist Chris Potter and get creative mentorship with Kris Davis. She currently holds an Assistant Professor position at Berklee College of Music and Longy School of Music of Bard College. \nCamila Cortina Belo: Cuban Roots\, Global Rhythms. \nCamila Cortina Belo is an acclaimed Cuban-born pianist\, composer\, and educator whose work masterfully reimagines the rich sounds and rhythms of her heritage through the lenses of jazz\, classical\, and world music. Known for her distinctive style\, Camila has shared stage with legendary artists such as Paquito D’Rivera\, Miguel Zenón\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, and Dianne Reeves\, to name a few. In 2023\, she was awarded New Music USA’s “Next Jazz Legacy” fellowship. Since moving to New York\, she has been making a name as a performer in the jazz scene\, captivating audiences with her dynamic artistry and cross-genre exploration. Performance credits include the Punta del Este Jazz Festival in Uruguay\, Lincoln Center’s David Rubenstein Atrium\, Washington DC’s Kennedy Center\, and an NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert with the band Okan\, amongst many others. In 2024\, she became a finalist for the prestigious CINTAS Foundation’s Brandon Fradd Fellowship in Music Composition (2024) \nThis program is supported in part by grants from the Village Bank which has a long tradition of commitment to the Garden City\, Advance Auto in Nonantum – providing quality service for everything automotive\, Honda Village\, and the Newton Cultural Council\, a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency\, Newton Community Pride\, the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, Charles River Foundation and private donors.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-piano-summit-anastassiya-petrova-camila-cortina-bello/
LOCATION:Second Church in Newton\, 60 Highland Street\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Piano Summit":MAILTO:cbpitts@next-arts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T070250
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SUMMARY:Newton Piano Summit – Domas Žeromskas and Dennis Montgomery III
DESCRIPTION:Domas Žeromskas: Dynamic Trailblazer\nThe music of Domas Žeromskas is fresh\, creative\, full of spirit & wonderful musical ideas and his playing shines thru all.– Bob James \nDomas Žeromskas’ playing showcases beauty\, inventiveness\, maturity\, and excitement. All of this\, along with his considerable writing chops\, make him a player to watch out for.\n– Greg Tardy \nAll the younger artists who have headlined the Summit have displayed prodigious abilities that signal long careers ahead. The 24-year-old Lithuanian jazz pianist and composer has spent his early formative years on stage alongside prominent jazz veterans. By the time he graduated high school\, Domas was already a sought-after player\, known for his technical versatility and soulful\, eclectic taste. \nHe resides in Boston while pursuing his master’s at the New England Conservatory. Domas’ original music combines Post-Bop and metrically-nuanced modern jazz with Gospel/sacred music traditions and Afro-Caribbean styles. The repertoire is also enriched by modern adaptations of his native Lithuanian composers’ songbook and Baltic folklore. \nUpon graduating from Berklee\, Domas recorded “Meditations on Providence and Perseverance\, Vol.1”. \nDennis Montgomery III : Gospel Giant\nMontgomery grew up singing and playing in Baptist churches around the upper Louisiana area under the tutelage of his father and mother\, By the time he was nine years old he was proficient enough on the Hammond B3 Organ to get hired to work alongside his father. Montgomery came to Berklee College of Music in 1983. Shortly after he arrived at Berklee\, he headed for the gospel choir which had only recently come into existence. While Berklee’s education is focused on jazz\, “We know that jazz has its roots in the negro spiritual\, which is gospel music. Gospel is also the mother of a lot of other secular music that America has produced.” \nGospel at Berklee grew rapidly and when Mongomery graduated he assumed the direction of the Reverence Gospel Ensemble as a full-time faculty member. Montgomery believes that the choir is a fundamental ingredient of the American experience for international students\, which is probably why students from all over Asia\, South America\, Europe\, and Australia all come to be a part of the choir. Montgomery states\, “When I was young\, I had to learn European musical styles. So when foreign students come to Berklee\, I think it is important to educate them in a true form of American music.” The choir has served as a catalyst for some premiere voices in the music industry such as Paula Cole\, Lalah Hathaway\, Susan Tedeschi\, Claude Kelly\, Rob Lewis and Mark Whitfield. \nThis program is supported in part by grants from the Village Bank which has a long tradition of commitment to the Garden City\, Advance Auto in Nonantum – providing quality service for everything automotive\, Honda Village\, and the Newton Cultural Council\, a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency\, Newton Community Pride\, the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, Charles River Foundation and private donors.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-piano-summit-domas-zeromskas-and-dennis-montgomery-iii/
LOCATION:Second Church in Newton\, 60 Highland Street\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Piano Summit":MAILTO:cbpitts@next-arts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T070250
CREATED:20250313T140239Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Piano Summit - David Schulenberg and Monica Jakuc Leverett
DESCRIPTION:David Schulenberg: Historically Inspired Virtuoso \nDavid Schulenberg is a renowned harpsichordist\, organist\, and fortepianist celebrated for his historically informed performances of Baroque and Classical keyboard music. Best known for his interpretations of works by J.S. Bach and C.P.E. Bach\, Schulenberg captivates audiences with his technical brilliance and expressive artistry. \nA frequent soloist and ensemble performer\, he brings historical repertoire to life through his mastery of period instruments and deep understanding of early music styles. Schulenberg has performed widely across the U.S. and internationally\, earning acclaim for his compelling musicianship and attention to detail. \nIn addition to his performing career\, Schulenberg is a respected educator and scholar whose work bridges the worlds of performance and research\, ensuring the enduring relevance of early music in the modern era. \nMonica Jakuc Leverett: Bridging Centuries of Keyboard Mastery\nMonica Jakuc Leverett is the Elsie Irwin Sweeney Professor Emerita of Music at Smith College\, where she taught since 1969. An internationally recognized pianist\, she has performed on three continents and remains an active solo and chamber musician in Western Massachusetts\, playing both early and modern pianos. \nHer New York debut at Alice Tully Hall in 1980 featured a program of 20th-century music for two pianos. The New York Times praised her performance of Bach’s Goldberg Variations at Merkin Hall as “an auspicious debut.” She premiered a work by Ronald Perera in her 1988 London debut and has since toured Japan\, Alaska\, and both U.S. coasts. Passionate about women composers\, she has given lecture-recitals at International Association of Women in Music concerts. \nInspired by Malcolm Bilson\, Ms. Jakuc Leverett has performed on early pianos since 1986. A former board member of Arcadia Players\, she has frequently appeared with them in concert on fortepianos. \nHer recordings include works by Haydn\, Marianne von Martinez\, and Francesca LeBrun. Her latest album\, Fantasies for Fortepiano\, features music by Mozart\, C.P.E. Bach\, Haydn\, and Beethoven. \nJakuc Leverett holds degrees from Juilliard and studied with renowned pianists including Leon Fleisher and Russell Sherman. She and her husband\, Bob Leverett\, explore forests and support conservation through the Monica and Bob Leverett Forever-Wild Conservation Fund. \nSpecial guest Jacob Cooper\, a Colorado-born baritone\, is acclaimed for his dynamic stage presence in opera\, recital\, and ensemble performances. Described as “stunning” by The Boston Globe\, he has performed with top New England period ensembles\, including the Handel and Haydn Society\, Emmanuel Music\, Arcadia Players\, and Boston Baroque (Giulio Cesare). He also champions contemporary music\, premiering works such as Oliver Caplan’s The Cellist is Dead and song cycles by Stephen Coxe and Frank Pesci. \nHis recent solo appearances include Chorus Pro Musica\, the Blue Hill Bach Festival\, and Juventas New Music Ensemble. His operatic roles range from Saul (David et Jonathas) and Leporello (Don Giovanni) to Ford (Falstaff)\, praised as “the best Shakespearean acting I’ve seen all year” (HubReview). \nThis program is supported in part by grants from the Village Bank which has a long tradition of commitment to the Garden City\, Advance Auto in Nonantum – providing quality service for everything automotive\, Honda Village\, and the Newton Cultural Council\, a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency\, Newton Community Pride\, the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, Charles River Foundation and private donors.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-piano-summit-david-schulenberg-and-monica-jakuc-leverett/
LOCATION:Second Church in Newton\, 60 Highland Street\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T110000
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SUMMARY:Gospel Music Sunday
DESCRIPTION:WEST NEWTON\, MA – February 17\, 2025 – Second Church in Newton is hosting a special Gospel Music Sunday worship service featuring Sharon Molden and Friends\, directed by Herbert Jones. This special worship service will take place on Sunday\, March 2\, at 10:00 a.m. in the church’s sanctuary. All are welcome. \nThe Rev. Corey Sanderson says\, ‘In a time when the values of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion are being diminished and even threatened\, we want to celebrate the musical contributions of The Black Church.’ \nSharon Molden grew up singing gospel music in her home church in Texas and has performed with numerous choirs through the years. For the past 26 years\, Sharon has appeared at Symphony Hall as a lead vocalist and as a member of the Boston Pops Gospel Choir\, including performing concerts on the Esplanade. Sharon has also been a featured vocalist during the Holiday at the Pops for eleven concerts and was televised in a Pops concert taped for PBS’s ‘Evening At Pops’ with guest artists Patti LaBelle and Edwin Hawkins. \n“What makes Gospel Music Sunday meaningful\,” says Rev. Sanderson\, “is that it gives us hope and inspiration. So much of this music is about overcoming the struggles of life\, and we all have a lot of struggles these days.’ \nGospel Music Sunday is the conclusion of a five-week sermon series on Martin Luther King Jr.’s principles of nonviolence. Rev. Sanderson says\, ‘This is just our church’s way to offer a little burst of joy for the people of Newton and surrounding towns.’ \n“No matter who you are\, what you believe\, or even if you don’t believe anything at all\, you are welcome here\,” says Rev. Sanderson. “So\, come on down and join us for a Sunday morning full of joy!” \nSecond Church in Newton is located at 60 Highland Street in West Newton\, Massachusetts. They can be found on the web and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/2ndchurchnewton \nContact:\nThe Rev. Corey J. Sanderson\nSecond Church in Newton\, UCC\n60 Highland Street\, West Newton MA 02465\nPhone: 617-244-2690\nEmail: csanderson@2ndchurch.org\nSocial: https://www.facebook.com/2ndchurchnewton
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/gospel-music-sunday/
LOCATION:Second Church in Newton\, 60 Highland Street\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Bay Colony Brass presents Prokofiev\, Penderecki\, and Puccini
DESCRIPTION:Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton’s 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in a free concert featuring a suite from Sergei Prokofiev’s stunning ballet score from “Romeo and Juliet” to Krzysztof Penderecki’s “Danziger Fanfare” and music from Giacomo Puccini’s tragic opera\, “Tosca.” The program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council\, a local council that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the City of Newton. \nFREE ADMISSION \nParking is available adjacent to the building at Second Church in Newton. Parking lots are accessible from either Highland Street or Chestnut Street. \nAccess for those with limited mobility is available immediately uphill from the sanctuary via the side driveway or drive-up entrance through the main doors to the sanctuary. \nLearn more about Bay Colony Brass at www.baycolonybrass.org.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/bay-colony-brass-presents-prokofiev-penderecki-and-puccini/
LOCATION:Second Church in Newton\, 60 Highland Street\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T070250
CREATED:20241206T014757Z
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SUMMARY:Bay Colony Brass presents A Bay Colony Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton’s 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in a free\, family-friendly concert of Christmas favorites ranging from Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” to modern favorites. The concert features an audience sing-along. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council\, a local council that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the City of Newton. \nFREE ADMISSION \nParking is available adjacent to the building at Second Church in Newton. Parking lots are accessible from either Highland Street or Chestnut Street. \nAccess for those with limited mobility is available immediately uphill from the sanctuary via the side driveway or drive-up entrance through the main doors to the sanctuary.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/bay-colony-brass-presents-a-bay-colony-christmas-2/
LOCATION:Second Church in Newton\, 60 Highland Street\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T070250
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SUMMARY:Bay Colony Brass presents A Bay Colony Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton’s 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in a free\, family-friendly concert of Christmas favorites ranging from Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” to modern favorites. The concert features an audience sing-along. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council\, a local council that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the City of Newton. \nFREE ADMISSION \nParking is available adjacent to the building at Second Church in Newton. Parking lots are accessible from either Highland Street or Chestnut Street. \nAccess for those with limited mobility is available immediately uphill from the sanctuary via the side driveway or drive-up entrance through the main doors to the sanctuary. \nAnd in case you can’t make the performance on December 7\, you can still catch “A Bay Colony Christmas” on December 14 at 7:30 at St. Charles Borromeo Church\, 280 Main Street in Woburn.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/bay-colony-brass-presents-a-bay-colony-christmas/
LOCATION:Second Church in Newton\, 60 Highland Street\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T070250
CREATED:20241010T214643Z
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SUMMARY:Bay Colony Brass presents:  Space and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton’s 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in a wide-ranging concert including Richard Strauss’ Fanfare from “Also Sprach Zarathustra\,” Hoagy Carmichael’s “Stardust\,” and selections from Gustav Holst’s monumental work\, “The Planets.” This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council\, a local council that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the City of Newton.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/bay-colony-brass-presents-space-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Second Church in Newton\, 60 Highland Street\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T070250
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SUMMARY:Christian Nationalism Three-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:Join Second Church in Newton for a Contemporary Issues series on the escalating dangers of Christian Nationalism. The series begins Sunday evening\, September 29th with a documentary film\, followed by a three-week book study (October 10\, 17\, 24)\, and a four-week sermon series on politics and religion (October 6\, 13\, 20\, 27). \n1. Watch Rob Reiner’s new documentary\, God & Country\, Sunday night\, September 29th\, at 6:30 p.m. Free pizza at 6:00 p.m. Large screen. Free popcorn. Diverse local clergy will respond to film\, along with time for Q&A\, small group discussion\, and practical steps to protect religious freedom and democracy. \n2. Read Jim Wallis’ new book\, The False White Gospel: Rejecting Christian Nationalism\, Reclaiming True Faith\, and Refounding Democracy (Jim Wallis\, St Martin’s Essentials\, 2024). Three Thursday evenings: October 10\, 17\, 24 at 6:30 p.m. Two chapters a week. Guest clergy leaders. Get your book ASAP (Hardcover\, Audio book\, Kindle). \n3. Listen to Rev. Corey’s four-week sermon series on politics and religion\, based on the prophet Micah’s call to do justice\, love kindness\, and walk humbly with God. Four Sunday Mornings at 10:00 a.m. October 6\, 13\, 20\, 27.\nOctober 06: God’s Dream of Shalom\nOctober 13: The Call for Justice\nOctober 20: The Practice of Kindness\nOctober 27: The Virtue of Humility \nAll are welcome. All events are 100% free and are held at Second Church of Newton\, 60 Highland Street\, West Newton\, MA 02465. Free Parking. See Second Church of Newton’s Facebook page for more details and timely updates: https://www.facebook.com/2ndchurchnewton
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/christian-nationalism-three-part-series/
LOCATION:Second Church in Newton\, 60 Highland Street\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Politics & Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260524T070250
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SUMMARY:Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts
DESCRIPTION:The Newton Family Singers\, an intergenerational family chorus based in Newton\, unites families and friends across a wide age range through the joy of singing American folk and popular music. Renowned within the community for their vibrant performances and captivating energy\, their core mission is to foster a sense of community through music. After more than a decade of enthralling audiences\, it comes as no surprise that they have amassed a significant following. We are delighted to announce that they will be the official opening act for the 2024 Festival\, setting the stage for an unforgettable celebration.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/linda-plaut-festival-of-the-arts-5/
LOCATION:Second Church in Newton\, 60 Highland Street\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Community Pride":MAILTO:contactus@newtoncommunitypride.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T170000
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SUMMARY:Bay Colony Brass presents Latino Latón
DESCRIPTION:Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton’s 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in a concert including Augustín Lara’s Granada\, George Gershwin’s Cuban Overture\, and Chick Corea’s Spain. Students from the Boston Music Project will share the stage with Bay Colony Brass. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council\, a local council that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the City of Newton. \nFREE ADMISSION \nParking is available adjacent to the building at Second Church in Newton. Parking lots are accessible from either Highland Street or Chestnut Street. \nHandicapped access is available immediately uphill from the sanctuary via the side driveway or drive-up entrance through the main doors to the sanctuary.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/bay-colony-brass-presents-latino-laton/
LOCATION:Second Church in Newton\, 60 Highland Street\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T070250
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SUMMARY:The Unbroken Circle
DESCRIPTION:Emmy-winning composer Jeff Beal leads Pro Arte in a wide-ranging concert featuring his own works and Boston Symphony Orchestra hornist Michael Winter. Known for writing soundtracks to numerous films and television series\, including House of Cards\, Beal opens the concert with his sparkling Pollock Overture\, from the 2000 film directed by and starring Ed Harris. The concerto and its soloist share a paternal connection: Richard Strauss composed his majestic first horn concerto for his father Franz\, and Winter’s first horn teacher was his father’s father James. Beal’s suite The Great Circle\, a response to California’s tragic wildfires and mudslides in 2017–18\, depicts nature’s elements—earth\, air\, fire\, water—and their cyclic power to destroy and renew. Ottorino Respighi composed several suites based on music from earlier centuries. His enchanting Gli uccelli (The Birds) presents orchestral arrangements of Baroque harpsichord pieces inspired by birds.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/the-unbroken-circle/
LOCATION:Second Church in Newton\, 60 Highland Street\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra":MAILTO:info@proarte.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T070250
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SUMMARY:Bay Colony Brass presents Respighi and Friends:  An Italian Affair
DESCRIPTION:Music director Philip Sanborn leads Newton’s 20-member BAY COLONY BRASS in a free concert of Italian music arranged for brass including works by Verdi and Frescobaldi. The program features Ottorino Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances No. 1\, and his masterwork\, The Pines of Rome. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council\, a local council that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the City of Newton. \nFREE ADMISSION \nParking is available adjacent to the building at Second Church in Newton. Parking lots are accessible from either Highland Street or Chestnut Street. \nHandicapped access available immediately uphill from the sanctuary down the side driveway or drive-up entrance through the main doors to the sanctuary. \nLearn more about Bay Colony Brass at www.baycolonybrass.org.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/bay-colony-brass-presents-respighi-and-friends-an-italian-affair/
LOCATION:Second Church in Newton\, 60 Highland Street\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T070250
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SUMMARY:Bay Colony Brass presents Brass Tidings:  Christmas Classics Old and New
DESCRIPTION:Join West Newton’s Bay Colony Brass for a free concert of Christmas classics at the Second Church in Newton\, 60 Highland Street\, West Newton\, on Saturday\, December 16\, at 7:30 pm. The family-friendly program includes an array of holiday chestnuts ranging from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker to modern favorites. The concert concludes with an audience sing-along. \nLearn more about Bay Colony Brass\, including our upcoming concert on March 16 entitled “Respighi and Friends\,” at www.baycolonybrass.org.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/bay-colony-brass-presents-brass-tidings-christmas-classics-old-and-new/
LOCATION:Second Church in Newton\, 60 Highland Street\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T070250
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SUMMARY:Remembrance and Resolve:  A Veterans Day Concert with Bay Colony Brass
DESCRIPTION:Bay Colony Brass\, a twenty-member brass and percussion ensemble based in West Newton\, presents a free concert celebrating our military veterans in the main sanctuary of Second Church in Newton\, 60 Highland Street\, West Newton\, on Saturday\, November 11\, at 7:30 pm. The concert includes an array of music appropriate for the day including John Williams’ “Hymn for the Fallen” from the film Saving Private Ryan and Charles Ives’ Variations on “America.” Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller will join BCB and local veterans to read letters written by veterans from the Civil War. The concert concludes with Alfred Reed’s brilliant “Symphony for Brass and Percussion.”
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/remembrance-and-resolve-a-veterans-day-concert-with-bay-colony-brass/
LOCATION:Second Church in Newton\, 60 Highland Street\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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