Newton Cultural Alliance

09/02/2026

What an incredible celebration! Congrats Hank Phillippi Ryan !

So many more photos to come! But who do you see in this fantastic photo from the life-changing launch of MOTHER DAUGHTER SISTER STRANGER at the historic Allen Center Newton Cultural Alliance with books from the magical Newtonville Books !

Who do you recognize in this photo 🙂 ? what a night! My feet are not touching the ground!
Minotaur Books Jenna Blum

08/26/2026

Paintings by local artist Gene Mackles are up in The Allen Center galleries! As striking as they are here, they are even more full of life viewed in person. We hope you’ll come experience them tomorrow (Thursday) evening at 7pm as part of our Summer Pop-Up!

08/21/2026

☀️ Auburndale resident and longtime senior-designer for WGBH, artist Gene Mackles takes cues from his immediate surroundings: "I often envision my surroundings as paintings. Using paint as light, commemorating everyday moments, I strive to create striking, evocative pieces that will resonate with the viewer by presenting some underlying truths and unexpected relationships revealed by keen observation."

☀️ Discover the colorful paintings of Gene Mackles and more at our 2nd Pop-up event of the Summer next Thursday, August 27th, from 7-8:30pm! Take a turn in our historic bowling alley, take in some live music on the patio (weather permitting), and savor favorite summertime snacks & drinks. Bring your friends and family to enjoy a lively summer evening together. Free and open to all—registration required: https://newtonculturalalliance.ticketspice.com/summer-pop-up-gene-mackles

08/17/2026

Smiling faces from The Allen Center Summer Pop-Up featuring art by multimedia artist Nina Bellucci and live piano by Ziv!

Beyond the incredible art and music, everyone enjoyed a lovely spread of summertime snacks and bowling in our historic alley.

The fun continues at our next free Summer Pop-Up on Thursday August 27th at 7:00 PM. This time, enjoy paintings of your favorite local spots by artist Gene Mackles. 🎨 Just like last time, this event is FREE and open to all. Families welcome. Please register online at newtonculture.org.

See you there!! ✨

08/17/2026

☀️🎨🎶 Our first Summer Pop-up/Open House in July was such a success that we decided to do it again... this time, featuring the work of local artist & game-maker, Gene Mackles! Join us on Thursday, August 27th, from 7-8pm for a FREE evening filled with art, live music, community, food, and fun throughout the entire Allen Center first floor. In addition to exploring oil paintings of your favorite Newton spots, you'll have a chance to check out our historic bowling alley and savor favorite summertime snacks and drinks. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a lively summer evening together. Free and open to all—registration required. https://newtonculturalalliance.ticketspice.com/summer-pop-up-gene-mackles

08/11/2026

📚🐛🤓 Calling all readers! Join us for the ultimate book launch party at West Newton's Allen Center. We’re celebrating the release of MOTHER DAUGHTER SISTER STRANGER, the pulse-pounding new thriller from Newton’s very own bestselling author and Emmy-winning TV reporter, Hank Phillippi Ryan on Tuesday, September 1 at 7pm.

📚🐛🤓 Book Launch Party! with Hank Phillippi Ryan~
Come for an evening of delicious food, great company, and the exclusive inside scoop on Hank’s latest page-turner. Rub elbows with guest authors and publishing insiders, and maybe even pick up a few tricks of the trade on how to craft your own manuscript. This event is free, but please register early to save your spot! https://newtonculturalalliance.ticketspice.com/hank-phillippi-ryan-book-launch-party

📚🐛🤓 Books will be available for purchase, courtesy of Newtonville Books.

08/07/2026

07/31/2026

07/27/2026

Don’t miss Nina Bellucci’s artist reception at The Allen Center this Wednesday at 6:30 pm. It’s FREE and it’s going to be a party. 🎉

Look forward to:
🎹 live jazz piano by Ziv
🎳 bowling in our historic bowling alley
🍉 your favorite summertime snacks and drinks!

Please register for free at newtonculture.org. We can’t wait to see you there!