- The Arsenal Center for the Arts revs up the new year with a program of winter art classes and workshops beginning the week of January 7. Children’s classes (offered for three age ranges up to teens) include Art Adventures, Clay Projects, Mixed-Media, Comics & Cartoons, Jewelry-making and more. Fun Parent/Child worksh
ops are also available.
Classes are held at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street in Watertown, with free parking and access to public transportation. Scholarships and Membership discounts are available.
For class descriptions, visit the Arsenal Center’s website. To register, call 617-923-0100, ext. 309.
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The JCC Magic Ark Performing Arts Series for Families presents Spencers Magic Show
The Magic Ark Family Series presents the Spencers Theatre of Illusion, a larger than life, high tech show that combines drama, comedy and suspense with elaborate illusions. Tickets are $13 general admission and can be purcha
sed online at bostonjc.org/magicark or by calling 617-965-5226.
Leventhal-Sidman JCC
333 Nahanton Street, Newton
Monday, January 21st, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm
Jazz, Hip Hop and Creative Dance
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 c
lass is offered to students who danced with us last season as well as new students. Ages 4 to 6 yrs. Classes run on 8 Fridays, 1:30-2:15 pm, cost is $96.00.
Waban Library Center
1608 Beacon Street
Waban
Class dates: January: 11,18,25 February: 1, 8, 15 and March: 1 and 8. To register please email us at wa**********@***il.com
Acappelooza IV ticket now on sale
Don’t miss out on the 4th annual family friendly a-cappella concert, Acappelooza IV, on Saturday, February 2nd from 7:30-9:30 pm at the Newton North High School auditorium. All proceeds go to the Countryside PTO. Featuring Newton North’s Forte, Newton South’s Newtones, the Berklee College of Music’s Pitch Slapped, and Boston
Time for Partners music and art classes
Registration is now open for Time for Partners music and art classes at the Newton Cultural Center. Learning is fun with music and art every day for children 18 months to 4 years, accompanied by an adult. An op
portunity to meet new friends while building self-confidence and sharing successes. Visit www.newtonculturalcenter.org and click on Children’s Programs.
School of Rock concerts
School of Rock Boston invites the general public to three sets of all-ages concerts this month. The first show, Black Keys VS. The White Stripes takes place on January 11th at the Arlington Center for the Arts & January 12th at Johnny D’s. The next two shows, Best of Boston Rock on January 19th ands 20th and The Soul of Grohl on January 26t
h and 27th will be 1:00 pm afternoon matinees at The Middle East in Cambridge.
42% of School of Rock students hail from the Newton, MA school districts and they would love your support! For more information, please call 617-923-3434 or visit http://boston.schoolofrock.
Brookline Music School Open House & Choral Workshop, Jan. 13
The Voice Department of Brookline Music School is pleased to announce its third annual Vocal Workshop for the Junior District Auditions on Sunday, January 13, 2013 from 1:00-3:00 pm at 25 Kennard Road in Brookline. This workshop is free and open to all students in the Eastern District who are planning to audition the following weekend.
The voice faculty will rehearse the required piece, drill sight-singing, and offer tips on vocal health and auditioning in this two-hour workshop. RSVP’s are requested from those who plan on participating. RSVP’s should include student’s name, voice part, and school district and should be emailed to the Voice Department Coordinator Bonnie Pomfret.
High School junior available for babysitting, homework help
I am an Oak Hill and Bowen alum and current Rivers School Junior available as a babysitter/parents’ helper many afternoons after school, evenings, and
weekends. I am CPR-certified and enjoy art projects, reading to and with younger children and can help with homework.
I have provided childcare at my synagogue and to individual families. References available upon request. Please contact me by email. Thanks!
Zumba classes at the Hut, starting Jan. 7
Back by popular demand after a very successful fall series: Try a zumba class with Param at the Hut and burn 500-900 calories while having a blast!
New session starts Monday January 7th, 6:45-7:45 pm.
Classes are $8 drop-in or 10 classes for $60.
Newcomers welcome!
The Hut is located on Tyler Terrace in Newton Centre, near the Mason-Rice School.
To sign up or for more information email Param or visit her website.
Newton Youth Wrestling program
If your child is interested in wrestling, there is a new wrestling program available for new wrestlers and seasoned veterans alike. Esposito’s Wrestling Program will fine-tune their abilities.
Joe Esposito and Alex Greenfield have designed an effective wrestling program for optimal learning and continual progress. This wrestling program includes a planned instructional sequence, conditioning, unique drills and review sessions.
Class size is limited. Equipment needed is: Sweat pants, long sleeve t-shirt, and sneakers or wrestling sneakers. Alex is presently assisting in the Special Education Department at Bigelow Middle School, in Newton, and is a graduate researcher and student in Special Education at UMASS Boston.
Details: Saturdays, January 5th through March 30th 9:00 – 10:30 am
Cost: $250
Ages: 7 – 15
For information or to enroll: 617-965-1329