Arts & Entertainment
Eleanor Roosevelt – The First Lady of The World
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesA Performance by Sheryl Faye After suffering through an unhappy childhood and losing a parent and her brother, she figured out where she fit in and could make a difference. She grew up and became an American politician. She was the longest serving First Lady of the United States where she advocated for expanded roles […]
Homegrown Coffeehouse
Homegrown Coffeehouse 23 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesChelsea Berry Chelsea Berry, a powerhouse vocalist and performer of heartfelt lyrics and stories, with 10 original albums over her 25-year career. For tickets, visit: https://uuneedham.org/events/homegrown-coffeehouse/
Public Libraries, Pseudonyms, and Valley of the Dolls: One Writer’s Journey
Needham Public Library Community Room 1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesStephen McCauley, a Boston-based novelist is the author of eight or 10 novels (depending how you count), three of which have been made into feature films including The Object of My Affection with Jennifer Aniston. He'll speak about his love of libraries, pen names and his new novel, You Only Call When You're in Trouble. […]
Leland Ko + Adria Ye | Needham Concert Society
Carter Memorial Methodist Church 800 Highland Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesRising Stars | Prize-winning cellist Leland Ko is joined by Juilliard-trained pianist Adria Ye for a rich and varied program ranging from Bach to the romantic yearnings of Schumann, the Russian soulfulness of Kabalevsky, the inventiveness and edginess of Penderecki, and the dazzling virtuosity of Schubert. These programs are supported in part by a grant […]
Needham Art in Bloom 2024
Needham Public Library 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesNeedham Art in Bloom 2024 is back on March 9th and March 10th at the Needham Library. Beth Shalom Garden Club invites you to this fun family-friendly event featuring the artwork of talented NHS art students and floral interpretative designs from all three Needham Garden Clubs. There will also be live floral demonstrations on both […]
Great Hall Concert Series – Sweet Honey in the Rock®
Needham Town Hall - Powers Hall 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesSweet Honey In The Rock® remains among the most vibrant, versatile and relevant musical collectives in music today. They are a performance ensemble and an ambassadorial African American organization founded on the triumvirate missions of Empowerment, Education and Entertainment. Their current membership includes Carol Maillard, Louise Robinson, Nitanju Bolade Casel, Aisha Kahlil, and featured musician […]
Homegrown Coffeehouse
Homegrown Coffeehouse 23 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesGreg Greenway Greg Greenway, "one of the strongest, and finest voices in folk music," blending gospel, rock, blues, jazz, and world music. Greg has played Carnegie Hall, NPR's "All Things Considered," and "Mountain Stage." For tickets, visit: https://uuneedham.org/events/homegrown-coffeehouse/
Needham Art in Bloom 2024
Needham Public Library 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesNeedham Art in Bloom 2024 is back on March 9th and March 10th at the Needham Library. Beth Shalom Garden Club invites you to this fun family-friendly event featuring the artwork of talented NHS art students and floral interpretative designs from all three Needham Garden Clubs. There will also be live floral demonstrations on both […]
Go With The Flow Mosaic Workshop for Teens
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesJoin an incredible group of community members led by Artist Tova Speter to design and create a public art installation for a plaza in Needham. The workshop, intended for youth ages 11-18, will be held at the Center at the Heights and led by Needham High School students who will brainstorm the artwork design. Each […]
Homegrown Coffeehouse
Homegrown Coffeehouse 23 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesLow Lily Vermont-based American Roots band Low Lily (Liz Simmons and Flynn Cohen) perform contemporary folk, bluegrass, and Americana. For tickets, visit: https://uuneedham.org/events/homegrown-coffeehouse/
Student String Festival | Needham Concert Society
Carter Memorial Methodist Church 800 Highland Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesSTRING FESTIVAL | The Needham Concert Society sponsors annual student festivals to give piano, string, and voice students an opportunity to perform in front of an audience of family, friends, and others. The recitals, which are free and open to the public, are also designed to foster community among students and their teachers. For eligibility […]
Pastel Demonstration with Jeanne Rosier Smith
Needham Public Library 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesNeedham Art Association and the Wellesley Society of Artists welcome award-winning painter Jeanne Rosier Smith for a pastel demonstration. Jeanne is best known for her seascapes, and she will share how she gives her ocean waves movement and life, finding a balance between definition and suggestion. How can we capture a sense of life and […]