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SUMMARY:Subscription Series: "The American Dream and the Movies" With Professor Julie Levinson
DESCRIPTION:Throughout the past century\, Hollywood movies have been a major force in embedding the notion of the American dream in our individual aspirations\, our public discourse\, and our collective consciousness. They have offered varied perspectives on this very essence of our national self-image—sometimes extolling and sometimes challenging the premises and promises of the dream. This film series will showcase a range of movies that explore both the hopes and betrayals of the American dream. Screenings will take place once a month on Thursdays at 4:00PM. Each film will be preceded by a brief introduction and will be followed by audience discussion. \nSchedule: 8 films\, presented once monthly on Thursdays at 4:00 PM. Each film will be preceded by a brief introduction and followed by audience discussion. \nSubscription Pricing:\nFull series pass (all 8 films\, savings of 20%) – $100\nHalf series pass (your choice of 4 films) – $60 \nSingle ticket (available for one session only; purchase at Box Office) – $15 \nList of films: \nThursday\, September 18: The Dream Defined\nThe Pursuit of Happyness (Director: Gabriele Muccino) \nThursday\, October 23: The Dream Deferred\nThe Crowd (Director: King Vidor) \nThursday\, November 20: The Dream Denied\nThe Florida Project (Director: Sean Baker) \nThursday\, December 18: The Dream as Fever Dream\nA Face in the Crowd (Director: Elia Kazan) \nThursday\, January 22: The Dream House and the American Dream\n99 Homes (Director: Ramin Bahrani) \nThursday\, February 26: Satirizing the Dream\nThe Hudsucker Proxy (Directors: Joel and Ethan Cohen) \nThursday\, March 26: The Immigrant Dream\nMinari (Director: Lee Isaac Chung) \nThursday\, April 23: The Dream on the Road\nLost in America (Director: Albert Brooks)
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/subscription-series-the-american-dream-and-the-movies-with-professor-julie-levinson/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T203000
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SUMMARY:Newton Conservators' Online Showing of The Extraordinary Caterpillar
DESCRIPTION:Newton Conservators will be hosting special online showing of the newly released nature film The Extraordinary Caterpillar at 7:00 pm on Thursday\, April 9. \nThe film features Sam Jaffe of the Caterpillar Lab (who grew up in Newton)\, Doug Tallamy\, and David Wagner. After the 60-minute film\, Sam will appear for a question-and-answer session\, and will show additional caterpillars from his lab. \nOver 98% of the living world on Earth is smaller than a bee. Yet humans view the planet as a world centered around themselves. Landscapes are deconstructed to suit human needs\, often with little regard for the natural systems that sustain the food web. The Extraordinary Caterpillar follows the scientists and community activists with this peek into the dazzling world of nature’s tiniest superheroes. \nRegistration is limited so if you sign up and find you can’t attend\, please click the link in the email you get from Zoom (no-reply@zoom.us) to cancel so that someone else can see the movie. \nSign up: https://shorturl.at/0Z8cb
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-conservators-online-showing-of-the-extraordinary-caterpillar/
LOCATION:online\, Zoom\, Zoom\, MA\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Conservators":MAILTO:info@newtonconservators.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072029
CREATED:20260408T170536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T212920Z
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SUMMARY:"Valerie and Friends" Community Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning young soprano and high school junior\, Valerie Luxieo\, will launch her new “Valerie & Friends Community Concert Series” with a special benefit performance on Friday\, April 10\, bringing together emerging young musicians and accomplished professional vocalists for an evening celebrating the power of arts education. \nThe inaugural concert marks the beginning of a broader initiative designed to create performance opportunities for rising talent while supporting community-based arts programs. Luxieo\, a First Prize winner of the American Fine Arts Festival’s International Music Competition “Golden Voices of America 2025” and the American Protégé International Classical Competition\, has performed multiple times at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. \nFor the series debut\, Luxieo returns to her alma mater\, Jackson Walnut Park School\, where her musical journey began. The performance will feature a dynamic program of classical and musical theatre selections\, showcasing collaboration between student performers and seasoned vocalists. \nJoining Luxieo are her vocal instructors and acclaimed performers\, Victoria Avetisyan and Yeghishe Manucharyan\, who will appear as guest artists for the evening. \nThrough the “Valerie & Friends” series\, Luxieo aims to build a platform that connects generations of artists while raising awareness and support for arts education in local communities. \nWHO:\nValerie Luxieo\, Soprano; JWPS alum and founder of “Valerie & Friends Community Concert Series.”\nVictoria Avetisyan\, Guest Performer; Vocal Instructor\nYeghishe Manucharyan\, Guest Performer; Vocal Instructor \nTickets may be purchased in advance here – https://www.valerieandfriends.org/event-details/newton-community-2026-spring-concert
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/valerie-and-friends-community-concert-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072029
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SUMMARY:Lydian String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Naumburg Award–winning Lydian String Quartet\, Ensemble in Residence at The Allen Center\, will present an evening of exceptional chamber music. The program features Schubert’s Quartettsatz\, Lembit Beecher’s Juniper and Birch (2024\, commissioned by the Lydian String Quartet)\, and Benjamin Britten’s String Quartet No. 2. We invite you to join us for this intimate and engaging concert\, followed by a reception and an opportunity to meet the artists.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/lydian-string-quartet-2/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Cherry Street Music":MAILTO:operations@newtonculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072029
CREATED:20260408T172543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T172543Z
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SUMMARY:Lydian String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Naumburg Award–winning Lydian String Quartet\, Ensemble in Residence at The Allen Center\, will present an evening of exceptional chamber music. The program features Schubert’s Quartettsatz\, Lembit Beecher’s Juniper and Birch (2024\, commissioned by the Lydian String Quartet)\, and Benjamin Britten’s String Quartet No. 2. We invite you to join us for this intimate and engaging concert\, followed by a reception and an opportunity to meet the artists.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/lydian-string-quartet/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Cherry Street Music":MAILTO:operations@newtonculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072029
CREATED:20260402T164904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T164904Z
UID:10008695-1775930400-1775944800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Suzuki School of Newton Grand Ball
DESCRIPTION:Suzuki Music School’s 40th Anniversary Grand Ball \nYou are cordially invited to join us as we celebrate 40 years of inspiring young musicians\, nurturing talent\, and sharing the joy of music. \nPlease honor us with your presence at our 40th Anniversary Grand Ball at 6:00 PM \nAn elegant evening of music\, fine dining\, and celebration awaits as we commemorate four decades of artistic excellence and dedication. \nWe look forward to celebrating this harmonious milestone with you. \nAll proceeds benefit our need-based James Thornblade Memorial Scholarship Fund
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/suzuki-school-of-newton-grand-ball/
LOCATION:American Legion Nonantum Post 440\, 295 California Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072029
CREATED:20260226T163002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T163002Z
UID:10008647-1775934000-1775944800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Naughty Newton at Night: Hamilton's World
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the historic cocktail party of the year! This year Naughty Newton at Night will celebrate all things Hamilton the musical. \nEnjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres while exploring the more scandalous sides of the 18th century. What was the favorite alcoholic drink of New England in the 1700s? Did Martha Washington really have a pet tomcat named after Alexander Hamilton? Did George Washington prefer boxers or briefs? Just how many children did Ben Franklin have (and what was contraception like?)? \nGet the scoop on all the 18th-century gossip! This event is 21+. Wear your favorite cocktail party outfit or historic costumes for a chance to win the “Best Dressed” prize! \nThank you to our corporate sponsor\, Garden Remedies\, for supporting this event! \nAll proceeds support the work of Historic Newton and our mission to connect our community with its history.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/naughty-newton-at-night-hamiltons-world/
LOCATION:Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds\, 286 Waverley Avenue\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Newton":MAILTO:info@historicnewton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072029
CREATED:20260408T172056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T172056Z
UID:10008703-1775988900-1775993400@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:We Can Mend the Sky - Music Sunday
DESCRIPTION:We Can Mend the Sky: Music Sunday is an engaging service that expresses our defiant and hope-filled joy\, through music\, dance\, and readings. Music by Runestad\, Jason Robert Brown\, Beethoven\, and more.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/we-can-mend-the-sky-music-sunday/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton\, 1326 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton":MAILTO:music@fusn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072029
CREATED:20260326T170142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T170142Z
UID:10008676-1776088800-1776092400@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Music Mondays presents Aryaloka String Quartet "Cycles of Stillness and Change"
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome the Aryaloka String Quartet (Mark Latham and Beth Welty\, violins\, Noralee Walker\, viola\, Sandi-Jo Malmon\, cello) back to Music Mondays to perform a thoughtful new program of string quartet music by the early 20th century French composer Maurice Ravel and three living composers: Arvo Pärt\, Caroline Shaw\, and Philip Glass. Their program will consist of “Summa” by Pärt\, “Entr’acte” by Shaw\, three movements from “Mishima” by Glass\, and the first two movements of Ravel’s only string quartet. These four pieces may seem wildly different and yet they are united in their exploration of tone\, color\, sensuality\, repeated motives\, stillness and energy. \nPlease join us in person at the Scandinavian Center\, 206 Waltham Street\, Newton\, or on Zoom at:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81963239351…\nMeeting ID: 819 6323 9351\nPasscode: mm2026 \nAs usual\, admission is free\, but donations are appreciated\, all of which will go directly to the musicians. We accept donations by cash or check to Music Mondays Inc. (at the concert or by mail– email musicmondaysnewton@gmail.com for mailing address)\, Venmo @Music-Mondays\, or Zelle to musicmondaysnewton@gmail.com. \nWe are grateful to the Newton Cultural Council\, a local council of the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, as well as Village Bank of Newton\, for their continued support\, without which we would not be able to present this concert.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/music-mondays-presents-aryaloka-string-quartet-cycles-of-stillness-and-change/
LOCATION:Scandinavian Cultural Center\, 206 Waltham St\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Music Mondays Inc.":MAILTO:musicmondaysnewton@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072029
CREATED:20260408T172133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T172133Z
UID:10008702-1776178800-1776204000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Friends of the Newton Free Library Dining Event at Bluebird Bar\, West Newton
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, April 14\, 2026\, The Bluebird Bar and Grill in West Newton will very generously be donating a portion of its sales to The Friends of the Newton Free Library\, a 501(c)3 non-profit. Join in this fundraiser by visiting the Bluebird Bar and Grill from 3:00 to closing and help The Friends continue its support of programming and other initiatives at the library.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/friends-of-the-newton-free-library-dining-event-at-bluebird-bar-west-newton/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072029
CREATED:20251001T145621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T145621Z
UID:10007950-1776279600-1776283200@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning\, fretting\, strumming\, and reading chord diagrams) as well as providing the opportunity to ask questions and to play fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. This series is geared towards adults. \nWe recommend attending all three sessions of this workshop since each workshop will build on the previous one. But if you already know a few basics or feel confident that you can catch up\, you’re welcome to join the later sessions. \nYou can either bring a ukulele to the workshop or register to use one of Julie’s. If you have your own ukulele (or borrow one of the Library’s)\, no need to register in advance – just show up! \nIf you want to use one of Julie’s ukuleles\, please register on the Library’s website. When you sign up\, you are registering for all three sessions. Please note that Julie’s instruments are available during the workshops but need to be returned to Julie at the end of each session and cannot be taken home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ukulele-workshop/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072029
CREATED:20260408T170717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T170717Z
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SUMMARY:Sip 'n Serve: Parents Night Out for Community Service
DESCRIPTION:Service Stars is organizing a service-oriented Parents Night Out on April 15th from 7-9 p.m. at Tempo’s Bakbar\, just over the line in Waltham. \nCome experience Service Stars the way our students do — by rolling up your sleeves and giving back! Grab a drink\, make new friends\, and help us make Mother’s Day baskets for The Wish Project\, an organization bringing care and dignity to mothers in need. \nSmall bites will be served\, and a cash bar will be available.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/sip-n-serve-parents-night-out-for-community-service/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072029
CREATED:20260408T171518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T171518Z
UID:10008709-1776339000-1776366000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Cousins Maine Lobster Pop-Up at Chestnut Hill Square
DESCRIPTION:Cousins Maine Lobster\, the iconic Shark Tank fan favorite\, is rolling into Chestnut Hill Square on Thursday\, April 16th and Thursday\, April 30th from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.! Come grab their signature lobster rolls\, lobster entrees\, and hearty soups. It’s going to be a CLAWsome event\, and we hope to see you there! For a full menu\, visit Cousins Maine Lobster. For more information\, visit ChestnutHillSquare.com.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/cousins-maine-lobster-pop-up-at-chestnut-hill-square-2/
LOCATION:Chestnut Hill Square\, 200 Boylston Street\, Chestnut Hill\, MA\, 02467\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chestnut Hill Square":MAILTO:rmacchia@nedevelopment.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072029
CREATED:20260326T170000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T170000Z
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SUMMARY:Bending the Arc: The Journey Continues
DESCRIPTION:Global Spotlight: Partners in Health \nPartners In Health: The Journey Continues\nIn the 1980s\, Dr. Paul Farmer\, Dr. Jim Yong Kim\, activist Ophelia Dahl\, Todd McCormack\, and investor Thomas White began a movement that changed global health forever. Treating patients who had been abandoned by the health establishment\, they developed through Partners In Health (PIH) a community health model that saved millions of lives in the developing world. Their fight became a global battle in the highest halls of power for the right to health for all. Join PIH co-founder Todd McCormack\, their CEO Sheila Davis\, and Dr. Anatole Manzi to learn the challenges and opportunities for global health now and in the future. This event will begin at 5 pm with a pre-screening reception with PIH representatives. At 5:30 pm\, we will screen Bending the Arc\, the riveting documentary that shows how moral imagination\, strategy\, and sheer force of will can change the trajectory of the world. After the screening\, our panelists will discuss the film and their work followed by an audience Q&A. \nPANELISTS: \nDR. SHEILA DAVIS\nDr. Sheila Davis is Chief Executive Officer of Partners In Health (PIH)\, where she previously\nserved as Chief of Clinical Operations and Chief Nursing Officer\, overseeing global clinical and operational programs. She led PIH’s response to the 2014 West Africa Ebola epidemic and has spent more than two decades advancing global health\, HIV/AIDS care\, and nursing leadership worldwide. A nationally recognized speaker and Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing\, she holds doctoral and graduate nursing degrees from the MGH Institute of Health Professions. \nTODD MCCORMACK\nTodd McCormack is a co-founder of Partners In Health and has supported the organization\nsince meeting Paul Farmer at Duke University in 1978. He serves on PIH’s Board of Trustees\nand Board of Directors\, where he focuses on stewarding partnerships and mobilizing resources to advance the organization’s mission\, and chairs the Governance and Nominating Committee. A Senior Corporate Vice President at IMG\, he has been a pioneer in digital media strategy and continues to advise and invest in emerging media ventures. \nDR. ANATOLE MANZI\nDr. Anatole Manzi is a global health leader advancing equity and excellence in healthcare\ndelivery and serves as Cluster Lead for Capacity Strengthening & Professional Development at the University of Global Health Equity’s LEAP Center. He previously served as Deputy Chief Medical Officer at Partners In Health\, leading multi-country strategies to improve clinical quality and care systems. Born and raised in Rwanda\, he holds academic appointments at Harvard Medical School\, the University of Global Health Equity\, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital\, grounding his work in social justice and accompaniment.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/bending-the-arc-the-journey-continues/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072029
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:20260418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072029
CREATED:20260408T172153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T172153Z
UID:10008693-1776538800-1776547800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Director's Spotlight: Age Group Winner
DESCRIPTION:In 1980 Jay Helgerson shocked the world\, becoming the first person to run a marathon a week for a year – each race completed in under three hours. For the last ten years\, his daughter\, filmmaker Alexandra Helgerson\, followed him with a camera in order to understand the eccentric man who raised her. What she gets are his projected anxieties\, his struggles with physical age and emotional distress\, all while he endlessly trains for the Boston Marathon. But as Jay trains\, the film is nearly derailed by Alexandra’s encounter with a life threatening illness. Ultimately\, AGE GROUP WINNER is an affirmation of the will to live. \nJoin us after the film for a discussion with the filmmakers: \nAlexandra Helgerson is a filmmaker\, actor and musician. She graduated from the University of California\, Berkeley\, where she played basketball her freshman year. After working in publishing in New York City\, she began a career in acting. Notable roles include Viola and Rosaline for the American Shakespeare Center\, Vivien in VIVIEN\, and Brynne in the horror-comedy HAPPY ENDING. AGE GROUP WINNER\, a ten year in the making cinema-verité documentary about her world record setting\, marathon running father\, is her directorial debut. A recent survivor of sarcoma\, Helgerson chronicles her experiences of love\, loss\, and desire on her debut album Halcyon Days\, to be released in the summer of 2026. \nJay Helgerson was born in Wichita\, KS and served in the U.S. Marine Corps before earning a degree in History at the University of California\, Berkeley. In 1980 he became the first person in the world to run 52 marathons in one year\, each in under 3 hours. His feat earned him a place in the Guiness Book of World Records. He trains daily in Portland’s Forest Park\, and at age 71 will run his 20th Boston Marathon in April of 2026. When not running\, Jay enjoys eating pizza\, reading the news\, and talking pop culture\, mostly with his three daughters and two granddaughters.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/directors-spotlight-age-group-winner/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072029
CREATED:20260402T164830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T164830Z
UID:10008692-1776866400-1776873600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Spring Into Season: Flower Arranging Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the beautiful arrival of spring with us! Enjoy a delightful afternoon filled with fresh blooms\, creativity\, and community spirit. Create a stunning\, personalized flower arrangement while having the opportunity to enjoy some light refreshments and tour our community!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/spring-into-season-flower-arranging-party/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072029
CREATED:20251001T145621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T145621Z
UID:10007951-1776884400-1776888000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning\, fretting\, strumming\, and reading chord diagrams) as well as providing the opportunity to ask questions and to play fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. This series is geared towards adults. \nWe recommend attending all three sessions of this workshop since each workshop will build on the previous one. But if you already know a few basics or feel confident that you can catch up\, you’re welcome to join the later sessions. \nYou can either bring a ukulele to the workshop or register to use one of Julie’s. If you have your own ukulele (or borrow one of the Library’s)\, no need to register in advance – just show up! \nIf you want to use one of Julie’s ukuleles\, please register on the Library’s website. When you sign up\, you are registering for all three sessions. Please note that Julie’s instruments are available during the workshops but need to be returned to Julie at the end of each session and cannot be taken home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ukulele-workshop/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072029
CREATED:20260312T160211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T160211Z
UID:10008667-1776884400-1776888000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:“Auguries & Divinations”: A Reading and Q&A with Heather Treseler
DESCRIPTION:Join the Newton Free Library for an evening with Heather Treseler\, author of Auguries & Divinations\, winner of the 2025 Massachusetts Book Award in Poetry. Treseler will read from her award-winning collection and speak about the creative process behind her work. She will discuss the evolution of the book\, the questions that shaped it\, and the craft choices that guide her poetry\, before opening the floor to an audience Q&A. \nAuguries & Divinations brings together poems written with an almost painterly attention to desire\, longing\, and grief. Treseler’s muscular diction and richly nuanced language convey a deep sense of emotional urgency\, complicating what we think we know about the interior landscapes of women’s lives and relationships. Hinging on the carefully plain-spoken elegy at its center\, Auguries & Divinations’ intricately allusive\, personal\, and restrained poems sing with craft\, beauty\, and tenderness. \nThis program is sponsored by the Mass Book Awards Speakers Bureau and is presented in collaboration with the Massachusetts Center for the Book. This event is free and registration is required. Please register via the Newton Free Library website. \nHEATHER TRESELER is a poet and essayist whose work has appeared in The American Scholar\, Harvard Review\, The Iowa Review\, and other literary journals. Her collection Auguries & Divinations won the 2025 Massachusetts Book Award in Poetry. She has received fellowships from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Treseler teaches at Worcester State University and lives in Massachusetts.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/auguries-divinations-a-reading-and-qa-with-heather-treseler/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTSTAMP:20260409T072029
CREATED:20260408T171836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T171836Z
UID:10008706-1777075200-1777161599@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Photographica camera show
DESCRIPTION:Photographica camera show on Saturday April 25 at Newton North High School.Sponsored by the Photographic Society of New England it is the largest show and sale of film\,digital and vintage wooden and other collectible cameras in the eastern United States.Dealers will sell and buy any more valuable cameras you may have inherited or no longer use.The show runs from 9am to 4 pm.Admission is $5 and free to PHSNE members\,teachers and students.An early admission at 7pm is available for $20.An auction will be held open to the public at 4:30pm.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/photographica-camera-show-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072029
CREATED:20260402T164459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T164459Z
UID:10008698-1777107600-1777136400@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Photographica Camera show
DESCRIPTION:Photographica is the largest show and sale of film \,digital and old vintage cameras in nNew England and possibly the country.It is on April 25 at Newton North High School Cafeteria.Admission is $5 and free to PHSNE members a and teachers and students.The show is from 9 to 4.An early bird admission at 7 am is $20.An auction will be held at4:30 and is open to the public.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/photographica-camera-show/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072029
CREATED:20260205T185620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T185620Z
UID:10008607-1777111200-1777118400@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Charles River Earth Day Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:We hope you will join us for this year’s Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup!\nOur cleanup brings together over 3\,000 volunteers each year to pick up litter\, remove invasive species and assist with park maintenance along all 80 miles of the Charles River. \nBy volunteering with CRWA\, you’ll be able to participate in the cleanup of the parks\, forests\, and paths of our watershed! We host sites in towns throughout the watershed\, so whether you live in Hopkinton\, Boston\, or anywhere in between\, we have a site for you\, your friends\, or your community group. In an effort to be more environmentally friendly\, we encourage volunteers to bring their own pair of gloves. Trash bags\, picker-uppers\, and other cleanup materials will be supplied to those who wish to participate.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/charles-river-earth-day-cleanup/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072029
CREATED:20260326T170016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T170016Z
UID:10008680-1777125600-1777132800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Hands to Earth with Patty Rosenblatt
DESCRIPTION:oin artist Patty Rosenblatt and her co-presenter and video collaborator Kathryn Brodie for a special artist talk that explores the evolution of Hands to Earth and the environmental concerns that shape it. \nRosenblatt noted that green space is disappearing so rapidly that it might soon be possible for people to live their lives without ever touching the earth under their feet. Hands to Earth is her proposal to encourage others to engage with the Earth. \nThis program provides an opportunity to look back at Rosenblatt’s project through conversation\, artwork\, and film. Her series\, First Violin\, An Octave of Prints\, which will be on display\, offers a powerful visual example of her process and material exploration. \nWe invite you to join us for an engaging afternoon of art\, reflection\, and dialogue about touch\, transformation\, and our shared responsibility to the natural world. \nReserve your Free Spot \nwww.newartcenter.org
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/artist-talk-hands-to-earth-with-patty-rosenblatt/
LOCATION:New Art Center\, 61 Washington Park\, Newton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="New Art Center":MAILTO:info@newartcenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072029
CREATED:20251001T145621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T145621Z
UID:10007952-1777489200-1777492800@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and relatively easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek Murray! This three part series will cover the basics (tuning\, fretting\, strumming\, and reading chord diagrams) as well as providing the opportunity to ask questions and to play fun and easy songs. No experience necessary. This series is geared towards adults. \nWe recommend attending all three sessions of this workshop since each workshop will build on the previous one. But if you already know a few basics or feel confident that you can catch up\, you’re welcome to join the later sessions. \nYou can either bring a ukulele to the workshop or register to use one of Julie’s. If you have your own ukulele (or borrow one of the Library’s)\, no need to register in advance – just show up! \nIf you want to use one of Julie’s ukuleles\, please register on the Library’s website. When you sign up\, you are registering for all three sessions. Please note that Julie’s instruments are available during the workshops but need to be returned to Julie at the end of each session and cannot be taken home.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/ukulele-workshop/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton Centre MA\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072029
CREATED:20260408T171314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T171314Z
UID:10008710-1777548600-1777575600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Cousins Maine Lobster Pop-Up at Chestnut Hill Square
DESCRIPTION:Cousins Maine Lobster\, the iconic Shark Tank fan favorite\, is rolling into Chestnut Hill Square on Thursday\, April 16th and Thursday\, April 30th from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.! Come grab their signature lobster rolls\, lobster entrees\, and hearty soups. It’s going to be a CLAWsome event\, and we hope to see you there! For a full menu\, visit Cousins Maine Lobster. For more information\, visit ChestnutHillSquare.com.
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/cousins-maine-lobster-pop-up-at-chestnut-hill-square/
LOCATION:Chestnut Hill Square\, 200 Boylston Street\, Chestnut Hill\, MA\, 02467\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chestnut Hill Square":MAILTO:rmacchia@nedevelopment.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072029
CREATED:20260326T165624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T165624Z
UID:10008685-1777575600-1777581000@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Newton Conservators' webinar: Bats 101
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Chris Richardson for his “Bats 101” presentation. After the basics on bats\, Dr.\nRichardson will dive into his current research applying the study of stress and energetic\ncost of immune function to understanding how bat physiology and ecology connect\nwith white-nose syndrome (WNS)\, a deadly disease killing bats. This will include his\nwork on how bat colonies are recovering from WNS. He will also present his research\nproject on the diversity and activity of bat species in urban ecosystems. \nChris Richardson is an adjunct assistant research professor at Boston University and\nBiology Instructor at Tufts University. He is also a major collaborator at the Mt. Auburn\nCemetery Urban Ecology Research and Education Project. \nhttps://shorturl.at/XQDD1
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/newton-conservators-webinar-bats-101/
LOCATION:online\, Zoom\, Zoom\, MA\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Conservators":MAILTO:info@newtonconservators.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072029
CREATED:20260326T165653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T165653Z
UID:10008689-1777626000-1782853200@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Sustainability Awareness Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:This spring\, Newton North High School sophomore Linnea Dun Rappaport is hosting a community environmental scavenger hunt designed for elementary school aged students and their families. The event encourages the young participants to explore local parks and engage in hands-on\, creative challenges such as building art from recyclable materials and arranging natural objects found outdoors. \nThe goal is to foster curiosity\, creativity\, and environmental awareness in a fun\, accessible way!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/sustainability-awareness-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:All over Newton
CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072029
CREATED:20260312T160244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T160244Z
UID:10008666-1777730400-1777737600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Kids Day at Church St YMCA
DESCRIPTION:The West Suburban YMCA is excited to host Healthy Kids Day\, a free community event designed to inspire kids to be healthy\, active\, and engaged. Join us on Saturday\, May 2\, from 2-4 pm at the Church St Y\, located at 276 Church St\, Newton\, MA for an afternoon packed with fun and enriching activities! Don’t miss this popular community event\, which brings hundreds of families to Newton each year. This event will be held rain or shine! Through Healthy Kids Day\, the Y aims to motivate kids to stay active\, engaged\, and learning during the summer months\, fostering healthy habits that can last a lifetime. \nWhat to Expect at Healthy Kids Day 2026: \n* Sports & Activities: Try out a range of sports\, games\, and a thrilling obstacle course that keep kids moving and developing important skills.\n* Kid-friendly DJ music and fun!\n* Arts & Crafts: Spark creativity through hands-on projects designed for all ages.\n* Snacks & Refreshments: Refuel with healthy snacks provided throughout the day.\n* Community Connections: Discover local organizations and resources that support children’s growth and learning beyond school. \nResearch shows that children can face numerous challenges during out-of-school time that impact their academic\, social\, and physical development. Healthy Kids Day serves as a reminder that every child deserves the tools and opportunities to reach their full potential\, even when school is not in session. \nDon’t miss out! Bring your family to Healthy Kids Day 2026 for an afternoon of fun\, learning\, and community connection. This free event is open to everyone—see you there!
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/healthy-kids-day-at-church-st-ymca/
LOCATION:West Suburban YMCA\, 276 Church St\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Community
ORGANIZER;CN="West Suburban YMCA":MAILTO:erinw@wsymca.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072029
CREATED:20260408T171634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T171634Z
UID:10008708-1777752000-1777755600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:To Look for America\, Choral Concert by The Seraphim Singers
DESCRIPTION:To Look for America\nThe Seraphim Singers \nEric Christopher Perry\, Music Director\nHeinrich Christensen\, Organist \nSaturday\, May 02 at 8 PM\, in person\nTrinity Parish\n11 Homer St\, Newton Centre\nOn street parking. \nSunday\, May 03 at 3 PM\, in person and streamed\nFirst Church in Cambridge\n11 Garden Street\, Cambridge\nParking in Harvard Square area garages and on street.\nNote that resident parking only signage on neighborhood streets is not in effect on Sundays. \nThis program will reflect on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and America’s ongoing project to secure the rights to life\, liberty\, and the pursuit of happiness for all. In this final concert of the season\, we will explore American music’s role in the development of our “more perfect Union\,” bringing us together around its many voices – traditional American sacred and secular tunes\, protest songs\, jazz standards\, and contemporary choral works from diverse perspectives. As we all celebrate this monumental occasion in different ways\, this concert will invite us to seek what we hold dear about this land together\, from sea to shining sea. \nConcert Tickets\nTICKETS: General $30 | Senior $25 | Student $15\nFIRST-TIME PROMO: Admit two for the price of one $30\nSINGER VOUCHER: When referred by a Seraphim singer $15 (not available at the door)\nVIRTUAL: Per viewer $20 | Sunday 3 PM concert\, view live or later at your convenience \nFind all ticket options at www.seraphimsingers.org/upcoming \nInformation\npresident@seraphimsingers.org\n617/312-8328
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/to-look-for-america-choral-concert-by-the-seraphim-singers/
LOCATION:Trinity Parish\, 11 Homer St\, Newton Centre\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="The Seraphim Singers":MAILTO:info@seraphimsingers.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T072029
CREATED:20260326T170009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T170009Z
UID:10008681-1777802400-1777827600@www.newtonbeacon.org
SUMMARY:New Yart Sale
DESCRIPTION:Discover an extraordinary collection of original artwork spanning styles\, mediums\, and price points\, generously donated by artists from across Greater Boston. Whether you are a seasoned collector or purchasing your first piece\, the New Yart Sale offers an accessible and inspiring way to bring art into your life while supporting creative education in our community. \nIt’s like a yard sale\, but full of ART! \nHave artwork you would love to see find a new home while supporting a great cause? We invite local artists of Newton and Greater Boston to donate original paintings\, photography\, prints\, ceramics\, and mixed media to the New Yart Sale\, a one-day community art sale benefiting the New Art Center. \nFor more information on donating artwork and event-day details\, visit: https://newartcenter.org/new-yart-sale/ \nQuestions about donating work?\nContact:\nGabryella Rodrigues\nDevelopment & Marketing Coordinator\ngabryella@newartcenter.org\n617.964.3424
URL:https://www.newtonbeacon.org/event/new-yart-sale/
LOCATION:New Art Center\, 61 Washington Park\, Newton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fundraiser,Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="New Art Center":MAILTO:info@newartcenter.org
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