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Comedy Night benefiting Newton Boys and Girls Club

Comedy Night is just four weeks away on February 7th.

Featuring comedy by Kevin Flynn, tickets are $50 and also include table seating, a hearty Italian meal, musical entertainment by DJ Ken Drew and free parking. Also, try your luck at our exciting raffles and live auction, take advantage of a very affordable cash bar, and share in plenty of laughs the whole night through!

Whether an early Valentine’s Day treat or simply a night out, be sure to purchase your tickets online or contact Diane at: 617- 630-2066 or dm********@*******gc.com.

Friday, February 7th 
Doors Open: 6:30 pm; Show: 8:00 pm
American Legion Post 440, 295 California Street, Newton
Ticket Cost: $50 each | $500 table of 10

TWO Short-Term Personalized Groups For Adoptive Parents

New Parenting workshops:

Parents of Adopted Teens (9th-12th) – Five Thursdays, from 10:15-11:30 am
Limited to 6 members max, 3 openings left.

Parents of Adopted “Tweens” (5th-8th) – Five Thursdays, from 12:30-1:45 pm

Both groups begin on January 16th and will be held at 17 Lincoln St., Newton. The one-time fee of $250 is payable online. To learn more or register, please visit http://adoptiontherapyma.com.

Katie Jae Naftzger, LICSW – Katie is an experienced therapist who specializes in adoption and families. She has led numerous groups for parents, teens and kids of all ages. She has a private practice in Newton Highlands, MA.

Watertown Children’s Theatre presents “Into the Woods”

Into the Woods, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine, will be performed in the Black Box Theater, Arsenal Center for the Arts, Watertown.

This fractured fairy tale features a motley crew of characters including a blood-thirsty Little Red Riding Hood, a rapping witch, and an uncertain Cinderella. A cast of 9th-12th graders including Newton residents Ariel Bavly and Sam Hoban explores what can happen in the woods in this Broadway favorite. WCT’s Producing Director, Meghan Kenny invites audiences to enjoy “the music, the magic, and the mayhem.”

Tickets are $12 and are on sale beginning January 14th through WCT’s website at watertownchildrenstheatre.org or by calling 1-800-838-3006. For more information, visit WCT’s website or call 617-926-ARTS.

January 31st at 7:00 pm
February 1st at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm
February 2nd at 1:00 pm

Bowen Cooperative Nursery School Transitional Kindergarten

Not quite ready for Kindergarten? Bowen’s Transitional Kindergarten offers a unique opportunity for a third year of pre-school. TK combines an exciting mix of academics and social skills brought together by a dedicated team of exceptionally caring and imaginative teachers. This class of 14 children quickly becomes a cohesive group working and playing together with enthusiasm. Parents of former students remark that “it was the best thing I did for my child.”

You are welcome to visit our school and see for yourself how your child would benefit from this program. Please contact Melissa Yoon at 781-444-2838 or the Director, Priscilla Howland at 617-332-3923 to schedule a tour or you can always visit the website at http://www.bowencoop.org for more information.

“Y3K Tutor in Your Home” services

Call Y3K Tutor today when schoolwork goes the wrong way! Their many years of experience in teaching and educational consulting has developed the right way to motivate, the right way to teach, be understood, and be remembered.  They tutor special education students such as ADD, ADHD, Asperger’s, Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, and gifted as well as regular ed. and test preparation.  All subjects and ages are taught.  Parents can now receive 25% off the first lesson.  Call 781-492-8700 or log on tohttp://www.Y3KTutorInYourHome.com.

Dance classes for pre-schoolers

Jazz, Hip Hop and Creative Dance for children ages 3-5 at the Waban Library Center.

8 Fridays (beginning Feb. 7), 1:15 pm-2:00 pm
Cost: $96
Waban Library Center
1608 Beacon Street, Newton
Instructor: Lauren Ward

Dancers will learn the basic elements of Jazz Dance and Hip Hop set to today’s popular music. Along with dance technique instruction, they will be given the opportunity to creatively express themselves through open ended movement. The class will include stretching exercises, progressions across the floor and sequences of age appropriate choreography that will build week to week. This fun, lively 45 minute class is offered to students who danced with us last season as well as new students.

Class dates: Feb 7, 14, 28 Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 Apr 4
Register at the Waban Library Center website.

Register for Watertown Children’s Theatre Winter Programs

Watertown Children’s Theatre (WCT) & the Arsenal Center for the Arts have combined and now offer many classes and programs for all ages:

Drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media and ceramics.
Broadway dance, youth chorus, and several stage opportunities

For more information, view the online course catalog or peruse the WCT website.

 

Musical Theatre For The Whole Family

The Freelance Players present: the Newton Freelance Troupe in Tortoise Vs. Hare. Tortoise Vs. Hare is an updated version of the classic fable by Aesop. Over confident hares, a steady tortoise, and forest animals ready to rescue the day make up the cast of this charming and hilarious musical by Stephen Murray. The Freelance Players troupe is a musical theatre ensemble of spirited performers ages 8-12.

Performances:
January 10th, 5:30 pm at Grace Church, 76 Eldredge Street
January 13, 4:00 pm UNDERWOOD SCHOOL, 101 Vernon Street
January 27, 4:30 CABOT SCHOOL, 229 Cabot Street

The Tanglewood Marionettes present The Dragon King

An underwater fantasy based on Chinese folklore, The Dragon King tells the tale of an intrepid Grandmother who journeys to the bottom of the sea in search of the elusive Dragon King, and the answers to why he has forsaken the land above. With colorful sea creatures, an exciting adventure, and a Dragon King that will knock your socks off!

Don’t be stuck inside with cabin fever over school vacation, this show is a delight for the whole family. Tickets in advance at www.newtoncommunitypride.org for $8.00 or $10.00 at the door. Open seating. 617-796-1540 for more information.
February 23rd, at Newton City Hall. 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm shows.

Theatre Ink proudly presents: Cabaret Troupe’s Neverland

Cabaret Troupe is a group of dedicated performers who tell stories through the unique medium of contemporary musical theatre. This year they are showcasing a balance of comedic and dramatic numbers, and fostering vibrant acting performances through song. Directed by Will Champion and Jonathan Gomolka. Musical Direction by Alex Shames.

January 9th and 10th at 7:30 pm in the Performing Arts Center, Newton North High School, 457 Walnut Street.

Tickets $7.00 at http.www.threatreink.net . For more information, please contact Ad********@***********ma.us or 617- 559-6306.