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Food and fun! Celebrate Black History Month with leaders from the Waltham High School Black Student Union. Register here.
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Part of the Mill Talks collection. Includes a screening of "Riveted: The History of Jeans." The Charles River Museum is at the site of Francis Cabot Lowell's first cotton textile mill, and it was cotton manufacturing that powered the Industrial Revolution. Now, jeans are the iconic American fashion staple that almost all of us own. […]
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Since 2014 its Waltham's party of the year! We proudly call Waltham our home, and we're reaching out to you with a shared passion for our vibrant community. Over a decade ago, we initiated the Breezers Ball as a heartfelt tribute to our city. What started as a modest celebration has blossomed into the premier […]
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Join us for an evening with Jean Trounstine, professor, activist, and author of "Mother Love." With over 30 years in the criminal legal system, including teaching at Framingham Women's Prison, […]
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And unveiling: “Kittie Knox in the Charles River Museum” Presented by Lorenz Finison. Kittie Knox was a young biracial cyclist in the 1890s who fought against race-based limitations in America’s […]
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Join us for an inspiring afternoon of art and discovery across Brandeis University! Start at the Kniznick Gallery in the Women's Research Center with an artist-guided tour of "Hannah Altman: As It Were, Suspended in Midair." Drawing from Yiddish literature and Jewish mystical texts, Altman’s evocative photographs situate her female protagonists in lush landscapes and […]
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The annual Gently Used Book Sale returns to Gore Place. On Friday, March 7, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., book lovers can buy gently used books at bargain prices ($2 for paperbacks, $5 for most hardcovers) during the annual Gently Used Book Sale. The […]
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If virtuosic fiddle that reimagines traditional and modern musical styles with boundless groove and playful, improvisational spirit is your thing, you're going to fall in love with Kathleen Parks. You may recognize Parks from her extensive touring and recording with local visionary string band Twisted Pine. Last year, she released a debut solo album that highlights […]
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This exhibit showcases the creativity and innovation of area students and high school art programs and helps raise funds for our high school scholarship program. Featured schools: Waltham High School and Winchester High School. On view: March 8 - 23. Exhibit hours: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday.
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John McTiernan's 1987 classic "Predator," starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, delivers an adrenaline-charged battle for survival as a team of soldiers faces off against nature's ultimate hunter, an unseen alien predator stalking them in the jungle. This spine-chilling four-part series presented by the Rose Art Museum and curated by Brandeis Professor Brandon Callendar unmasks natures relentless, ever-shifting […]
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Join us for a discussion during Ramadan where Aaron (Harun) Spevack will explore the intersections between Hip Hop identity and the Muslim faith including an analysis of lyrics by Alim Braxton — a writer, rapper, and activist living on North Carolina's Death Row in Raleigh. This event is hosted by The Vic '63 and Bobbi […]
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What leads someone to take another's life? What do we owe those whom we incarcerate? What is, or what should be, the purpose of the United States carceral system? How can the impulses that lead to violence be transformed, and what role can art play in that transformation? Are there limits to redemption? "Rap and […]
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Join us for a special concert with esteemed singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Grace Givertz! Givertz captivates audiences with her indie folk compositions, blending earworm melodies with heartfelt storytelling. As a multi-instrumentalist, she infuses her music with a diverse array of sounds, weaving folk, Americana, and indie rock into a tapestry uniquely her own. She's been nominated […]
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Join an evening tour of the 1806 mansion at Gore Place in Waltham. Living in the Dark will feature all the ways the Gores and their staff lit this beautiful country house. You'll marvel at the graceful curves of the great stairs, oval withdrawing room, peacock parlor, great hall, and billiard room. The style and […]
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Join us at Gore Place for an interactive art fair. You can watch artists create art in real time, purchase pieces directly from the artisans themselves, or try your hand at making your own art. The Art Classes: We will hold three 1-hour long art workshops: mosaics, mixed media on canvas, and miniature plantscapes. Pre-registration […]
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We continue our Saturday Social Series with "Hooked on Fishing: 50 years fishing in Waltham." Join us as Jack Cox takes us along, fishing with him on the Charles and at the Res. In this anecdotal talk, Jack will discuss his experiences fishing in Waltham since childhood. The talk will include a slide presentation of memorable […]
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Music and spoken word welcome. Sign up begins at 3:30, show starts at 4:00. Our last show was a great success and we're looking forward to even more local artists and audience members this time! There is no cover but we will "pass the hat" to help cover expenses. (Any extra will be donated to […]
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Bring the kids to the Waltham Public Library for a free, drop-in art-making adventure, where they can unleash their creativity by crafting mythical beasts and monsters inspired by the enchanting worlds in the exhibition "Leonora Carrington: Dream Weaver" at the Rose Art Museum. All materials will be provided. Activities are geared toward children ages 5-10 […]
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Join us at More Than Words for an inspiring evening as we celebrate the launch of "Conflict Resilience: Negotiating Disagreement Without Giving Up or Giving In" by Robert Bordone and Joel Salinas, M.D. This special event marks the publication day of this groundbreaking book, making it a truly memorable occasion. The launch event is free, […]
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Teens! Join us for board game nights in the WPL Teen Room on Tuesdays from 6 - 8 p.m.! We'll play classics like "Clue," chess, and "Settlers of Catan," while […]
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This month we'll be discussing "Check, Please!" by Ngozi Ukazu. Pick up a copy at the library from our book group display table on the first floor. The eBook and digital audio may also be available. The Queer Lit book group reads books about the queer experience, covering fiction, non-fiction, and memoir. This group meets […]
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The production will open March 21 and run through April 5. Evening shows begin at 8 p.m., and two matinee performances (March 23 and March 30) begin at 2 p.m. See the Hovey website for all performance dates. Tickets can be purchased on the website. Hovey Players is located at 9 Spring Street, Waltham MA. […]
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And exhibit opening: "Rediscovering Waltham's Harpsichord History" Presented by Mark Kroll, Professor Emeritus, Boston University. Join us for the kickoff of this very special exhibition, which will examine the story of Frank and Diane Hubbard, founders and operators of Hubbard Harpsichords, manufacturers of instruments and kits for almost 50 years. Through their work, Greater […]
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Mark Kroll's distinguished career as a performer, scholar and educator spans a period of more than 50 years. He has performed worldwide as a recitalist and chamber musician, winning critical praise for his expressive playing and virtuosity. He has also performed as concerto soloist with some of the world's major orchestras, and served as harpsichordist […]
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George McCowan's 1972 horror-comedy "Frogs" delivers a campy yet chilling cautionary tale as a ruthless millionaire's war on nature backfires, unleashing a vengeful swarm of frogs and other creatures upon his isolated island estate. This spine-chilling four-part series presented by the Rose Art Museum and curated by Brandeis Professor Brandon Callendar unmasks nature's relentless, ever-shifting […]
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Teens! Join us for board game nights in the WPL Teen Room on Tuesdays from 6 - 8 p.m.! We'll play classics like "Clue," chess, and "Settlers of Catan," while learning new Teen Room favorites like "Squirmish" and "We Didn't Playtest This At All!" This event is generously supported by the Friends of the Waltham […]
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Join us for a nature drawing workshop with artist and Maud Morgan Arts instructor Juliet Wyse! Lecture Hall. No Registration Required.
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Join us for our monthly movie night! We'll be playing "The Punk Singer," a documentary on musician Kathleen Hanna. Fresh popcorn will be served Kathleen Hanna, lead singer of the […]
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"Folk & Femme: In Full Bloom" is a celebration of the Divine Feminine — a journey through the many layers of womanhood, sisterhood, and feminine energy. This show dares to move beyond the physical definitions and roles that patriarchy has long used to confine femininity. It reclaims and redefines what it means to embody the […]
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Created by critic-historian Jeremy Eichler as part of “Time’s Echo Live,” an acclaimed new series bridging the arts with the humanities, this program blends narrative and live performance to open up multiple new perspectives — on the legacy of Shostakovich, on the memory of the Second World War, and on the meaning of listening. Eichler’s […]
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Join us at the Waltham Comic Book and Collectibles Show for a day of geeking out over comics, toys, and all things collectible! From rare comics to vintage toys to trading cards to video games, you'll find treasures galore at this event. Meet fellow fans, browse through unique items, and maybe even score that missing […]
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Program Alan Silvestri: Back to the Future Suite Bohdana Frolyak: Symphony No. 2 (U. S. Premiere) Max Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1, Lillian Arnold Mages, soloist Purchase tickets here. Questions? […]
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The rise, fall, and redemption of the doctor behind America's first public school for mentally disabled people From the moment he became superintendent of the nation's oldest public school for intellectually and developmentally disabled children in 1887 until his death in 1924, Dr. Walter E. Fernald led a wholesale transformation of our understanding of disabilities […] |
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Come join Good News Gus and his puppet pals for songs, stories, and activities in the Gore Place Carriage House. This interactive puppet show is both fun and funny; you’ll be in stitches by the end! The sessions are recommended for 3- and 4-year-olds but all are welcome! $16 per child, $11 per child of […]
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The Richard Saivetz '69 Memorial Architectural Lecture. Join us for a compelling conversation with acclaimed artist Hugh Hayden, whose uncanny sculptures and installations reimagine American craft and architectural traditions, challenging our perceptions of built and natural environments. Hayden will be joined by Dr. Muna Güvenç, Assistant Professor of Fine Arts at Brandeis University, and Dr. […]
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Long before social media & Snapchat filters, Victorians had fun creating fantastical collages mixing photos cut from their visiting cards (or “cartes de visite”) with elaborate drawn or painted images. We invite you to bring your whimsy, explore your “absurdly” crafty side and create your very own Victorian photocollage artwork with us — with no […]
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Join us for a brunch book launch with Waltham-based author Tammy Donroe Inman to celebrate her new cookbook, "New England Brunch." Taste the recipes from the book and learn about New England's favorite brunch foods. This event will include refreshments, a short talk from the author, raffle and book signing. Ticket information. $38 - Includes […]
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