Arts & Entertainment
The Library Foundation of Needham presents “The Writer’s Block LIVE” at the Needham Free Public Library
As part of their new series of author interviews hosted by Matt Robinson of "The Writer's Block," on The Needham Channel, The Library Foundation of Needham is bringing Dr. Bruce Cohen to the Needham Free Public Library to discuss his book, Excusercise: Inexcusable excuses for not exercising, and to offer tips for those who find it hard to […]
What the World Needs Now Musical Program
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United States12:00 pm lunch and performance begins at 12:30 pm This fabulous vocal harmony group consisting of four singers – Walter Cooper, Stephen Cooper, Belle Linda Halpern and Jenny Bonham Carter – lends their voices to the social/racial/climate justice movement. They perform, lead a variety of music, and sing whatever is in their hearts. However, the […]
Embrace Boston
Needham Public Library Community Room 1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesImari Paris Jeffries, president and CEO of Embrace Boston – the organization responsible for one of the nation’s newest and most powerful memorials to Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King – tells how the sculpture was conceived, created and received. Mr. Jeffries also discusses Embrace Boston’s ongoing work toward a more equitable city […]
Piano Sing Along with Mel Stiller
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesHe was such a hit – he’s coming back! Mel has been playing piano and leading sing-alongs at parties, corporate events, public venues, and senior settings for more than 30 years. Aicha knew him from when he would play at Jacob Wirth Restaurant in the Theater District every Friday Night. Wherever he plays, songbooks can […]
Homegrown Coffeehouse
First Parish in Needham, 23 Dedham Avenue, NeedhamDon White, with Chris & Meredith Thompson Don White is a storyteller-comedian-author-troubadour-folk singer-songwriter with 30 years performance experience. Openers Chris and Meredith Thompson are best known for weaving vocals, flute, guitar, and percussion into a genuine, beautiful sound. There is no one-word description for what Don White does. He has survived and thrived for more than […]
Piano Trio Masterpieces | Needham Concert Society
Carter Memorial Methodist Church 800 Highland Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesB-flat Magic | What’s in a key? The two featured works – Brahms' Op. 18 string sextet in B-flat major, grand in scope, arranged beautifully for piano trio by Theodor Kirchner, and Franz Schubert‘s magnificent Op. 99 Piano Trio in B-flat major – provide different answers. These programs are supported in part by a grant […]
Winter Warmth Art Exhibit – Opening Reception
Gorse Mill Gallery 31 Thorpe Street, Needham, MA, United StatesNeedham Art Association presents "Winter Warmth," a themed exhibit on view at Gorse Mill Gallery during the month of February. Please join us for the opening reception on Sunday, February 11.
Mardi Gras Celebration with the Friends!
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesJoin the Friends of the Center at the Heights for a festive Mardi Gras celebration. We will have beads, music and some traditional refreshments. We look forward to seeing you there! Cost: Free Cost: Free To register to attend these programs: Call 781-455-7555, Monday-Friday between 8:30am- 4:00pm. If you have questions about other Council on […]
Greatest Love Songs of All Time with John Clark
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesLet’s face it—love and romance between two people is the most common topic of the popular song. What are the most cherished and enduring love songs of the 20th century? Enjoy classics from the teens (Me and My Gal) to 1972’s (First Time Ever I Saw Your Face). Some of our best songwriters are represented, […]
Author Talk by Andrew Noone • Bathsheba Spooner: A Revolutionary Murder Conspiracy
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesNoone's book details the most sensational crime of the Revolution. The title character, when five months pregnant, was hanged (despite protests to Boston) alongside her three British and American accomplices. Spooner, John Adams’ second cousin, was the first woman executed in the new U.S., the instigator behind the nation’s premier capital case. Cost: Free To […]
The History of the Baker Chocolate Company
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesIn 1765, Dr. James Baker of Dorchester stumbled upon Irishman John Hannon crying on the banks of the mighty Neponset River. Hannon, though penniless, possessed the rare skills required to create chocolate, a delicacy exclusive to Europe, and Baker, with pockets bursting, wished to make a name for himself. Using a mill powered by the […]
Presenting Carol Burnett with Deb Block
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesThe Carol Burnett Show was a variety show that combined comedy sketches with song and dance. Burnett and her cast, Harvey Korman, Tim Conway, and Vicki Lawrence created many memorable characters during the show's run. We will look at these characters and sketches. We will also examine the structure of the show. Cost: Free To […]