Ohmigoodness it is a musical weekend! Into chamber music? Newton’s got it. Feel like singing? Newton’s got that too. Want to rock out with your family? No problem, Newton provides!
Read to the end for a glimpse of somewhat random (but seemingly excellent) events happening around town.
There are so many things going on that I did have to cut back a bit. For more local events visit NCA, Patch or TAB. As always, if I missed something please share it in the comments!
SATURDAY
Amazin’ Grace
Highland Jazz*
At Newton South High School
Saturday, March 24 at 8pm
Local sensation Grace Kelly (alto saxophone/vocals) with Jason Palmer (trumpet), Doug Johnson (piano), Evan Gregor (bass) and Jordan Perlson (drums) When it comes to Grace Kelly, there are those who marvel at the proficiency and creativity of the 19-year-old saxophonist, vocalist, composer, lyricist and arranger, and those who have yet to hear her perform. Judging by her ever-grown fan base, the ranks of those in the former category are growing by the day.
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SUNDAY
From the Danube to the Yellow River
Newton Free Library
Sunday, March 25 at 2pm
Come to the Newton free Library for a free concert with the Kelet Duo, violinist Katalin Viszmeg and pianist Pi-Hsun Shih, who will perform a culture-enriched program of classical style combined with folk music, film music, ethnic music and avant-garde.
Highland Glee Club’s Spring Concert*
At Regis College, Weston
Sunday, March 25 at 3pm
Let’s hear it for the boys! Special Concert sponsored by the New England Federation of Men’s Glee Clubs. HGC will be singing with the Apollo and Saengerfest men’s choral groups.
Kalliope Trio
Boston College
Gasson Hall, Room 100
Sunday, March 25 at 3pm
Need some chamber music? Sandy Hebert, piano, Kirsi Perttuli, violin, and Junko Simons, cello will make your afternoon lovely with music by Villa-Lobos, Brahms and Whitman Brown.
Weekday Nursery School Fundraising Concert Featuring Josh and the Jamtones
At Newton Highlands Congregational Church
Sunday, March 25 at 3:30pm
WeekdayNursery School in Newton Highlands presents a special fundraising concert featuring Josh and the JamTones. $20 per family in advance. $25 per family at the door. Tickets may be purchased online at http://weekday.eventbrite.com. All proceeds from the event will go the support the Weekday Nursery School’s Tuition Assistance Fund. Click to see them in action!
MONDAY
Music for Food Benefit & Reception
Carriage House Violins
Monday, March 26 at 7pm
This benefit chamber concert featuring top-tier musicians Miriam Fried, Kim Kashkashian, and Marcy Rosen benefits The Greater Boston Food Bank. I haven’t heard anything in this hall yet but it’s supposed to be lovely.
TUESDAY
Mobius Music Night at the New Art Center
New Art Center*
Tuesday, March 27 at 7pm
This sounds incredibly cool. New Art Center presents a Mobius Music night, curated by artists Tom Plesk and Jed Speare. Plesk is a trombone explorer whose compositions often incorporate improvisation, technology and performance art. As a composer, Speare has presented sound performances, video installations and community-based works locally, nationally and internationally. These two artists will invite musicians to play with them for an experimental and improvisational performance!
Somewhat random events that you should attend…
The 21st Century Appeal of Jane Austen Novels
Newton North High School
Thursday, March 22 at 4pm
In recent years, Jane Austen’s novels have enjoyed new popularity. Why are modern, career-oriented women – and men – still drawn to these early 19th-century tales of walks in the country and polite conversations? Join Brenda Keegan, longtime head of the Department of English at Newton North, for a lively discussion about her favorite author from 4-5 p.m., film lecture hall. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to Jeanne White, 617 969-6734, or e-mail [email protected].
Singles Karaoke at Tommy Doyle’s
Tommy Doyle’s
Saturday, March 24 at 7:30pm
I don’t exactly know what it means but it sounds just embarrassing enough for a good time.
Brooklyn Beer Dinner at The Biltmore
The Biltmore
Monday, March 26 at 7pm
It’s not exactly art and culture but it certainly is important to learn new things.
Wonderful performers.