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SUMMARY:Pastel Demonstration with Janet Schwartz
DESCRIPTION:Needham Art Association and the Wellesley Society of Artists welcome Janet Schwartz for a pastel demonstration. The driving force behind Janet’s figurative paintings is the connection between people and/or the environment. In this demo\, Janet will focus on capturing the gesture and mood in a figurative painting to tell a story.    \n This event will be held at the Needham Free Public Library and is free and open to the public. 
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/pastel-demonstration-with-janet-schwartz/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1132 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Needham Art Association
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ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Art Association":MAILTO:hilary@hansonbruel.com
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SUMMARY:Student Piano Festival | Needham Concert Society
DESCRIPTION:PIANO FESTIVAL | 2pm and 3:30pm | 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\, free and open to the public\, are also designed to foster community among students and their teachers. For eligibility and registration details\, see https://needhamconcertsociety.org/piano_festival/. \nThese programs are supported in part by a grant from the Needham Council for Arts and Culture\, ​a local agency which is supported by the Town of Needham and the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/student-piano-festival-needham-concert-society/
LOCATION:Carter Memorial UMC\, 800 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, 02494
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T170000
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SUMMARY:Leland Ko + Adria Ye | Needham Concert Society
DESCRIPTION:ELEGANT ARTISTRY | Naumburg First-Prize-winning cellist Leland Ko and acclaimed pianist Adria Ye present a program of expressive and virtuosic music\, ranging from works by Suk\, Kabalevsky\, and Fauré to Bach\, Schumann\, and Brahms. \nThese programs are supported in part by a grant from the Needham Council for Arts and Culture\, ​a local agency which is supported by the Town of Needham and the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/leland-ko-adria-ye-needham-concert-society/
LOCATION:Carter Memorial UMC\, 800 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, 02494
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T202124
CREATED:20260326T221708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T221708Z
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SUMMARY:Common Garden Herbs for Health and Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Common Garden Herbs for Health and Wellness\nWith Sheilagh Cruickshank\, Herbalist \nOur beautiful garden plants and herbs are a delight to the senses with their lovely blooms\,\nintoxicating aromas\, and delicious flavors. But can our familiar flora also hold hidden health\nbenefits? Join Salem\, MA herbalist\,  Sheilagh Cruickshank to discover how common garden\nstaples like thyme\, sage\, lavender\, and more can enhance our physical and emotional well-being. \nParticipants will learn about the health benefits of our common garden plants and herbs\nwhile sampling a variety of herbal products. Sheilagh will also demonstrate creating a basic\nherbal remedy. \nRefreshments will be served.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/common-garden-herbs-for-health-and-wellness/
LOCATION:Needham History Center & Museum\, 1147 Central Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T202124
CREATED:20260330T163647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T163647Z
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SUMMARY:Needham Garden Club hosts 'Quality Not Quantity - Petite Arrangements’'
DESCRIPTION:The Needham Garden Club invites you to learn how to design dramatic and stunning petite flower arrangements at their April meeting in the Community Room at the Needham Public Library. Trần Vũ Thu-Hằng will will apply the principles and elements of design to create 5 to 12 inch high arrangements that are perfect for tables and windowsills. ​ \nTrần Vũ Thu-Hằng designs flowers at the Museum of Fine Arts. She has published in The New York Times\, The Boston Globe\, Tulsa World and Pangyrus. Her work has been nominated for the prestigious literary Pushcart Award. Her memoir-in-progress explores her past as a child war refugee with seven younger siblings.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/needham-garden-club-hosts-quality-not-quantity-petite-arrangements/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library Community Room\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Town Celebrations & Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Garden Club":MAILTO:sbcondon@aol.com
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SUMMARY:Photographica 93 by the Photographic Historical Society of New England
DESCRIPTION:PHSNE (Photographic Historical Society of New England) is hosting its annual Photographica show on April 25\, 2026 at Newton North High School. This is the biggest film camera and vintage photography show in New England and has been running since 1973. The show is from 9am-4pm with an auction to follow. Here are two pages from PHSNE’s website with more information: https://phsne.org/photographica-93/ and https://phsne.org/photographica/.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/photographica-93-by-the-photographic-historical-society-of-new-england/
LOCATION:Newton North High School\, 457 Walnut Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="PHSNE":MAILTO:rmosesphotography@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000
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SUMMARY:Student Voice Festival | Needham Concert Society
DESCRIPTION:VOICE 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\, free and open to the public\, are also designed to foster community among students and their teachers. For eligibility and registration details\, see https://needhamconcertsociety.org/voice_festival/. \nThese programs are supported in part by a grant from the Needham Council for Arts and Culture\, ​a local agency which is supported by the Town of Needham and the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/student-voice-festival-needham-concert-society/
LOCATION:Carter Memorial UMC\, 800 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, 02494
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Community Event
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SUMMARY:50th Anniversary Concert | Needham Concert Society
DESCRIPTION:BOLD AND TIMELESS | The Needham Concert Society celebrates its fiftieth anniversary with a commissioned work by Pulitzer-nominated composer David Post and two string masterpieces\, a classically elegant string quintet by Mozart and Dvořák’s romantic and exuberant string sextet. \nThese programs are supported in part by a grant from the Needham Council for Arts and Culture\, ​a local agency which is supported by the Town of Needham and the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/50th-anniversary-concert-needham-concert-society/
LOCATION:Carter Memorial UMC\, 800 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, 02494
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Community Event,Town Celebrations & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T220000
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SUMMARY:2026 Building A Dream Gala
DESCRIPTION:Charles River Center’s 2026 Building A Dream Gala will celebrate its storied 70-year history on May 8\, 2026 at the Four Points by Sheraton in Norwood\, MA. In addition to historical displays and items from Charles River’s past\, the Gala will feature a retrospective film\, silent and live auctions\, dinner\, live music\, and dancing. 2026 also marks the Gala’s 30th anniversary. The Building a Dream Gala is Charles River’s signature fundraising event.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/2026-building-a-dream-gala/
LOCATION:Four Points by Sheraton\, 1125 Boston Providence Turnpike\, Norwood\, 02062
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Ryan":MAILTO:hryan@charlesrivercenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000
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CREATED:20251127T194107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T141555Z
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SUMMARY:Piano Trio Gems | Needham Concert Society
DESCRIPTION:DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH | Violinist Irina Muresanu and pianist Asiya Korepanova join cellist Ronald Lowry in a program that brims with passion and contrast\, characterized by shimmering color (Turina)\, fiery intensity (Babajanian)\, and poetic drama (Robert Schumann). \nThese programs are supported in part by a grant from the Needham Council for Arts and Culture\, ​a local agency which is supported by the Town of Needham and the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/piano-trio-gems-needham-concert-society/
LOCATION:Carter Memorial UMC\, 800 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, 02494
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T170000
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SUMMARY:High School Summer Program at Babson – Apply Now
DESCRIPTION:Babson College is now accepting applications for the Arthur M. Blank School Summer Program\, a pre-college experience for rising high school juniors and seniors (ages 16+). Students can choose from 50+ hands-on courses in areas like business\, finance\, AI\, entrepreneurship\, and more—offered on campus\, online\, or commuter. \n\nThe program runs July 6–31\, 2026. Space is limited\, and courses fill on a rolling\, first-come\, first-served basis.\n\nLearn more\, apply\, or register for an upcoming info session:\n \nLink:\nhttps://www.babson.edu/summer-at-babson/high-school-learners/the-arthur-m-blank-school-summer-program/?utm_source=xchannel&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=CM_0_custom_260215_product_0___AWA_&utm_content=_click
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/high-school-summer-program-at-babson-apply-now/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T150000
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SUMMARY:Needham High School Artisan Craft Fair and Bake Sale
DESCRIPTION:The 43nd Annual Needham High School Craft Fair will be taking place on Saturday\, October 24\, 2026\, from 9 am to 3 pm at Needham High School. Come shop from over 100 Local Vendors featuring affordable\, high quality unique items\, and from our incredible Bake Sale with homemade favorites prepared by our wonderful community\, plus donations from local restaurants & bakeries. \nAll proceeds benefit Needham High School PTC programs that support NHS students throughout the year.  \nFor more information\, please email needhamcraftfair@gmail.com
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/needham-high-school-artisan-craft-fair-and-bake-sale/
LOCATION:Needham High School\, 609 Webster Street\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
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