Category Archives: Events

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, May 9-11

Theatre Ink and South Stage presents the 30th annual Shakespeare collaboration: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM. Directed by Ross McDonald with actors from both Newton North and South High Schools.

May 9th and 10th at 7:30, May 11th at 2:00
Seasholes Auditorium, Newton South High School 140 Brandeis Road
Tickets are online at the Theatre Ink website.

During a wild midsummer night, four lovers escape parental scrutiny in the woods and blindly wander into a power struggle amid the denizens of this dreamy land. To complicate matters a motley band of players are readying a performance when magic, mischief, and mayhem ensue. Love, Identity, Parental Authority, Sexuality, Power, and donkey lust (?) are all part of Shakespeare’s most often performed comedy.

Mediatrician coming to Newton

Join Dr. Michael Rich as he discusses the impact of technology on children and teens.  Dr. Rich is the Director of the Center on Media and Child Health at Children’s Hospital in Boston. Topics he will discuss include:

  • Strategies and tips to manage children’s use of technology
  • How to fight the “crowd” mentality 
  • Addictive nature of technology as it relates to children with attention issues
  •  Impact of violence and inappropriate content on child development

For more information go to www.northptso.org

May 8,  7:00 p.m.  –  8:15 p.m.
Newton North Auditorium
Light refreshments

Fun sing-along for all ages

What would happen if you held a sing-a-long and the whole town came?
Come to a participatory music-making event for singers of all ages and
abilities. Join songleader Nick Page and the Newton Country Players, Folk
Society of Greater Boston, Newton All City Honor choirs, the Newton Public
Schools Music Department, Silver Newtones, Zamir Chorale of Boston,
Newton Choral Society and Journey Songs. Admission is free, please
bring a donation for the Newton Food Pantries. Call 617-527-8283 for
information.

May 5th at 4:00 p.m.
Newton Cultural Center
225 Nevada Street.

Open Arts Day at the Arsenal Ctr for the Arts, May 4

The Arsenal Center for the Arts hosts Open Arts Day, a celebration of community.

Saturday, May 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
321 Arsenal Street in Watertown

The free open house features the diverse programming offered by the Center and its three resident companies – New Repertory Theatre, Watertown Children’s Theatre and Quilters’ Connection.

Throughout the day, there will be activities for the whole family: performances, live music, exhibits, demonstrations and workshops in art, theatre and more. In addition, every registrant will receive a ticket to be entered into a raffle for free theatre tickets or summer art classes.

For more information and a schedule of the day’s events, visit the Arsenal Arts website.

Jewish Cultural Sunday School open house, May 2

John the Boston Workmen’s Circle Center for Jewish Culture and Social Justice at an Open House for its Jewish Cultural Sunday School

May 2nd, 2013
Dinner at 6pm, presentation at 6:30pm
1762 Beacon Street, Brookline MA 02445

The Jewish Cultural Sunday School engages children grades K-7 in an exploration of Jewish identity rooted in Jewish culture and traditions of social justice. Through an educational experience based on both classroom learning and community building, the Sunday School curriculum emphasizes Jewish history, culture and progressive ideals that shape our identity and values as a people.

The Open House will provide prospective new families with an overview of our curriculum, along with a chance to ask questions of our Education Director and current Sunday School parents. Please also join us for dinner (provided) at 6pm before the presentation at 6:30. Programming for children age 5-8 will be available while parents are at the presentation.

For more information, visit the website or call (617) 566-6281

Newton Family Singers Spring Concert – The Tide is High

Get ready to dive into the warmer weather with the Newton Family Singers as they perform their Spring concert … The Tide is High.

Go with the flow, and join us for a program of tender, poignant and rocking water-inspired songs by an eclectic mix of artists including the Beatles, Lyle Lovett, Blondie, the Grateful Dead and the Indigo Girls.  Bring your family and come sing with us!

Sunday, May 5th, 4:00 p.m.
Memorial-Spaulding Elementary School Auditorium,
250 Brookline Street, Newton.

Tickets can be purchased online! Visit www.newtonfamilysingers.org or email us at ne**************@***il.com.

The Newton Family Singers are an intergenerational chorus and band celebrating family, community and American folk music.

Historic Newton News

The 31st Annual Newton House Tour
May 19, 2013, 12:00-5:00 pm
Volunteers Needed! Attend the tour for FREE!
Volunteers are needed (11:30 am-2:30 pm or 2-5 pm.) In return for service, all volunteers receive a free ticket. To volunteer for the tour please e-mail ne*************@***il.com.
Buy your tickets now online or call 617.796.1450

APRIL
Thursday, April 25, 7:00 PM
A CITY OF VILLAGES-THE 2013 NEWTON HISTORY SERIES
Shaped by the Train: The “Ideal Village” of Newton Highlands
How did Newton Highlands go from a collection of farms to a streetcar suburb of Boston? Did you ever wonder about the explosive growth of the village and the many architectural styles of its houses? Join Srdjan Nedeljkovic, president of the Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council, as he takes you on a journey through the history of what many consider to be Newton’s ideal village and learn about its past, present, and possible future. Cosponsored by Historic Newton and the Newton Free Library. At the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street. Free.

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Learn about Girl Scouting at NewtonServes Day, April 28

Do you know of a girl who is interested in Girl Scouting? Bring her along as both of you help Newton Girl Scouts volunteer on “NewtonServes Day”, Sunday April 28. From 9:30-11:30am, Newton Girl Scouts will be completing an art project. From 12:30 until 2:30pm they’ll be outdoors sprucing up and planting.

You’ll both be working alongside current Newton Girl Scouts and leaders in a service project at the Newton Senior Center. It’s a great way to ask questions about scouting and to get involved in a meaningful way.

Please register at the NewtonServes link.  Once on the link, click on the red callout box for more information about this event and sign up instructions.

Workshop: How to Run for Local Public Office, April 23

Considering public office? Helping someone run for office? Interested in how local campaigns work?

The League of Women Voters of Newton and the Newton Election Commission invite candidates, potential candidates, campaign managers, campaign treasurers, and all interested citizens to a workshop that offers practical information and advice about political campaigns by a group of knowledgeable panelists:

· Jason Tait, Director of Communication and Public Education, MA Office of Campaign and Political Finance, will give an overview of the Campaign and Political Finance Law
· David Olson, Newton City Clerk, will describe local filing requirements
· Claire Sokoloff, will discuss serving on the School Committee
· Stephen Linsky, will discuss being an Alderman
· Melanie Graham, Editor of the Newton Patch, will discuss effective Press/Media communications

Tuesday, April 23, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Brigham House, 20 Hartford Street, Newton Highlands.

Contact the League of Women Voters of Newton at 617-383-4598 or by email with any questions.