Author: Mia

ImprovBoston’s Family Show: FREE Code

Winner of the Nickelodeon award for Best Children’s Theater, Family Show dishes out laughs for adults and children every Saturday. Audiences consider us the “Pixar” of Boston Comedy. KIDS LOVE IT! Adults dig it, too.

Our improv and music extravaganza is completely made up on the spot every week based on your suggestion. No two shows are alike. Best of all, children who want to participate have opportunities to be on stage and take part in the fun! Our show is ideal for family outings, birthday parties, and school field trips. The Family Show is fun for the whole family.

Every Saturday, 4PM
Best for kids ages 4-12.

Free using the code FREESHOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-show-tickets-25249227118

November 10, 2016
BC Admissions Speaking at Newton Inspires

What Do High School Students Share with College Admission Counselors?

Boston College Admission Official to Speak at Newton Inspires Nov. 14

David Weber, associate director of undergraduate admission at Boston College, will discuss the college admission process and answer your questions at Newton Inspires: An Evening of Ideas and Community on Monday, November 14. Now in its sixth year, this FREE event, brought to you by Newton Schools Foundation, gathers Newton residents for an evening of discussion with some of our community’s best and brightest. While Newton Inspires is geared toward adults, we invite high school juniors and seniors to join us for Mr. Weber’s session about the ins and outs of college admissions and to enjoy other speaking sessions as well. Go to www.NewtonSchoolsFoundation.org to register.

In addition to Mr. Weber, this year’s program features headliners NPR’s Tom Ashbrook; MIT Koch Institute’s Tyler Jacks, Entrepreneur and Social Enterprise Philanthropist Dick Simon; 7NEWS Sports Director Joe Amorosino; Harvard Business School Professor Kathleen McGinn; Chef David Punch; and food writer Andrea Pyenson; along with more than a dozen other Newton stars. Space is limited so register early. The event is on Monday, November 14, 7-9:30pm at Newton South High School. Refreshments will be served. To register, go to www.NewtonSchoolsFoundation.org

This year Newton Schools Foundation welcomes The Village Bank as our lead sponsor. Newton Inspires is also supported by premium sponsors Chestnut Hill Realty, The Street Chestnut Hill and TripAdvisor. For a full list of speakers and to register, go to www.NewtonSchoolsFoundation.org. For more information, call 617-559-6120 or email info@newtonschoolsfoundation.org.

November 9, 2016
Holiday Pop Up Market Dec 4th at Common Ground Arlington

Please join us for a Holiday Pop Up Market at Common Ground in Arlington.

319 Broadway

Arlington, MA 02474

20 Artisans and Businesses will be showcased!

Sunday, December 4th

11 am to 3 pm

Joli Savons: handmade * all natural * organic soaps and skincare products * for hypersensitive skin

Bottle Branch: Botanical Artwork and Photography

Winslow Woodcraft: Handcrafted Wood Jewelry, Built Ins and Furniture

Zeina Skaff Kahhale Art Studios: Painting and Pottery

Brianna’s Handmade Soap

Dagmarka: Upcycled Fashion Design

Julian Longstreet Jewelry

Archana Designs: Jewelry and Leather Goods

Julia Cooks and I Thought of You

Black Walnut Fiber Arts

Bonprise Designs: handcrafted jewelry and bejeweled hats

Author Ammi Joan Paquette: Children’s Books (she’ll sign books too!)

KuKu designs for little ones

The Popover Lady

Alston Street Boxing & Zhen Ren Chuan Martial Arts Center

Arlington Dog Owner’s Group (A-DOG)

The Halstead Farm: Walnut Shell Ink

Water House Wellness: Artisan massage therapy and acupuncture

Colorful Name Signs by Beth

Hope Shines: Mixed Media Artwork

Hope to see you Sunday, December 4th from 11am to 3pm!

November 9, 2016
Day Middle School Principal Search

Dear Day Families,

As you are aware, Mark Aronson is serving as interim principal for the school year, and will be retiring in June. We are so fortunate to have an interim principal who is highly skilled and widely respected. I know Mark will continue to do everything possible to support Day through the end of the school year.

Selecting a principal is one of the most critical decisions made by a superintendent. Principals are expected to provide excellent educational leadership, establish a positive school culture, and manage the daily operation of the building. Since the principal’s position impacts the entire school community, it is important that the process provide an opportunity to solicit feedback from a range of stakeholders, including parents and families. The principal search process that we are about to enter will include opportunities for parents to provide input electronically, serve on a Selection Advisory Committee (SAC) and meet finalists as they visit the school. Please select the following to link to participate in the online survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/89RLF2J.

I am scheduling a meeting with Day families to discuss the principal search. At this meeting, I will review the process and timeline for selecting a principal, solicit input on the professional and personal attributes you seek in a principal, and explain how you may be directly involved in the search process.

The meeting will take place during the parent coffee on November 17 at 8:00 a.m. in the library. I hope you will be able to join me so we may work together to secure the best possible leadership for all members of the Day community.

Sincerely,

David Fleishman

Superintendent

November 8, 2016
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride

The Cape Cod Central Railroad is thrilled to announce the return of THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, departing from Buzzards Bay for the first time in four years beginning Nov. 18, 2016. The only Polar Express Train Ride in the state of Massachusetts, The Railroad has announced additional departures for the magical one-hour storybook journey based upon anticipated local and regional demand. A full-length dome car is a new, special feature at this location offering families panoramic views on the journey to the North Pole. Seats are still available in the dome on peak dates and can be purchased online at www.capetrain.com/polar-express-train-ride.com or calling 888-797-7245.

Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the story as they are whisked away from Buzzards Bay on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride. Once onboard, cheerful, dancing chefs serve passengers hot chocolate and cookies while they read along with the classic children’s book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg. Santa and his helpers greet passengers at the North Pole and then board the train, where each child is given the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell. Chefs aboard each car lead passengers in singing Christmas carols on the ride back to Buzzards Bay.

The journey begins Nov. 18, 2016 and runs through Dec. 23 on select dates, with departure times at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.Exact dates, fares and excursion times are available online. Ticket prices range from $29 to $84 depending on class of service and date of travel. Families are encouraged to wear their pajamas for the ride.

Please see below for a link to high res. images of THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, all of which can be credited to “Premier Rail Collection”:
https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/qGhie

THE POLAR EXPRESS and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Based on THE POLAR EXPRESS book and characters TM & © 1985 by Chris Van Allsburg. Used by permission of Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
Official THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Rides are licensed by Rail Events, Inc. on behalf of Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Inc. Since 2005, Rail Events, Inc. has held the exclusive license to operate THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Rides in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

THE POLAR EXPRESS Film
The Academy Award winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis reunite for THE POLAR EXPRESS, an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Sony Pictures Imageworks and visual effects supervisor Ken Ralston, Oscar winners for their innovative work, help bring the story vividly to the screen in full CG animation through Imageworks’ next-generation motion capture process that allows live-action performances to drive the emotions and movements of the digital characters. Warner Home Video will once again offer THE POLAR EXPRESS in standard-definition, Blu-ray and 3D DVD versions this holiday season.

THE POLAR EXPRESS Book
THE POLAR EXPRESS film is based on Chris Van Allsburg’s classic Christmas picture book, which tells the story of a boy who takes a magical Christmas Eve train ride to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa. First published by Houghton Mifflin Company in 1985, The Polar Express became an instant family favorite and has sold more than 6 million copies worldwide. In 1986 it won the prestigious Caldecott Medal for Illustration.

About Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

About Rail Events Inc.
Rail Events Inc. is the industry leader in rail-related special events management. In 2015, we licensed events that hosted nearly one million guests at 45 partner railroads in the US, Canada, and the UK. Rail Events Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Heritage Railways, which is the premier operator of heritage railroads in the United States.

November 8, 2016
Newton Family Singers Concert Dec. 11

Newton Family Singers Presents
Happiness is Truth!

Songs of heart, joy and strength for the young, the old, and the in-between.

Come warm your souls with us and hear our most contemporary set to date.

Featuring the music of Pharrell Williams, Sara Bareilles, Bruno Mars, Imagine Dagons, Alicia Keys, Coldplay, and more!

Sunday December 11, 2016
Pine Manor College
400 Health Street
Chestnut Hill, MA

The Newton Family Singers is a 65 person intergenerational chorus celebrating family, community and American folk (and pop!) music since 2010.

November 7, 2016
Turkey Trot: Support Newton Food Pantry

Support Newton Food Pantry during Turkey Trot on November 19

Only two weeks until the prices increase for the 3rd annual Newton 5K Turkey Trot for the Newton Food Pantry. Register before October 31st! The 5K is on Saturday, November 19 at 9:00 a.m. Kids one-mile fun run at 8:30 a.m.

Find details, registration and volunteer info at www.newtonturkeytrot.com

November 6, 2016
EARFULL AT THE ARSENAL CENTER FOR THE ARTS

The Arsenal Center for the Arts is proud to present another edition of Earfull – a literature and music series of “Writers Reading and Songwriters Singing”

The series continues Tuesday, November 15^th with authors Tom Perrotta and Lily King and musiciansTanya Donelly and The Needy Sons.

And finally, Tuesday, December 13^th Earfull welcomes Anita Diamant and Heidi Pitlor with musiciansDietrich Strause and Lula Wiles.

The brainchild of Boston Musician and Author Jen Trynin and bookstore connoisseur Tim Huggins,Earfull first launched in the Fall of 2001 with the concept that, given a conducive environment, book people will appreciate being exposed to live music, and rock people will realize how cool it is to hear great authors reading their work aloud! EARFULL aimed to provide that environment, combining prominent author readings with established singer-songwriters in the hopes of broadening the appreciation of and audiences for both. After a brief hiatus from multiple sold-out seasons of the series, the Arsenal Center for the Arts is excited to bring back the beloved programming for a second season to a whole new audience.

Tickets for the series go on-sale TODAY (October 7^th) at 12 noon for just $25 at ArsenalArts.org and will sell out quickly. Limited menu options will be available from our friends at Branch Line.

Ticket link: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/965525

November 15 | 6:30 pm
Authors: Tom Perrotta, Lily King Musicians: Tanya Donelly, The Needy Sons

December 13 | 6:30 pm

Authors: Anita Diamant, Heidi Pitlor Musicians: Dietrich Strause, Lula Wiles

Earfull is made possible by The Chaimovitz + Bloch Family with support from Q Division, Creamer Management and Branch Line. For more information or to buy tickets please visit ArsenalArts.org

Located in Watertown, MA, the Arsenal Center for the Arts – soon to be The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts – is a vibrant multi-disciplinary community arts venue that houses the 380-seat Charles Mosesian Theater, a 90-seat Black Box theater, Exhibition Gallery, Rehearsal Halls, Educational Classrooms, and Artist Studio spaces. ArsenalARTS offerings include gallery exhibits, visual and performing arts classes and workshops for all ages, literary/art discussions and world-class theatrical and musical performances. The Arsenal Center For The Arts is also home to the award-winning Watertown Children’s Theatre, offering year-round theatre education programs, including musical and non-musical productions, voice and acting lessons, and performing arts workshops for children K-12. New Repertory Theatre is the Professional Theatre Company in residence at the center. Arsenal Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

November 5, 2016
FREE Family Day at Davis Museum at Wellesley College

Family members of all ages are invited to Family Day: Around the World in 6,000 Years on Saturday, November 5, 11 a.m. through 3 p.m. at the Davis Museum at Wellesley College. The newly reinstalled permanent collections galleries of the Davis Museum provide the inspiration for visitors to travel through time and around the globe with a full program of activities.

Activities that engage all ages

Family Day will feature art-making activities appropriate for all ages, with the opportunity for participants to take home their own creation. Visitors will also be able to take home a prize once they complete a travel-themed scavenger hunt around the museum.

Family Day: Around the World in 6,000 Years will also feature international folktales from professional storyteller Alan White, musical performances by Wellesley College’s traditional Japanese drumming group, Aiko, and tours of the reinstalled museum galleries led by knowledgeable Davis Student Guides.

If you go:

Date: Saturday, November 5

Time: 11 a.m. through 3 p.m.

Location: Davis Museum and Plaza at Wellesley College

Cost: FREE

Food: Light refreshments will be provided

Family Day: Around the World in 6,000 Years is generously supported by the Palley Endowment Fund for Davis Museum Outreach Programs.

DAVIS MUSEUM GENERAL INFORMATION

Location: Wellesley College, 106 Central St., Wellesley, Mass.

Museum Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Mondays, holidays, and Wellesley College recesses.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Telephone: 781-283-2051

Website: www.theDavis.org

ABOUT THE DAVIS MUSEUM

One of the oldest and most acclaimed academic fine arts museums in the United States, the Davis Museum is a vital force in the intellectual, pedagogical and social life of Wellesley College. It seeks to create an environment that encourages visual literacy, inspires new ideas, and fosters involvement with the arts both within the College and the larger community.

ABOUT WELLESLEY COLLEGE AND THE ARTS

The Wellesley College arts curriculum and the highly acclaimed Davis Museum are integral components of the College’s liberal arts education. Departments and programs from across the campus enliven the community with world-class programming– classical and popular music, visual arts, theatre, dance, author readings, symposia, and lectures by some of today’s leading artists and creative thinkers–most of which are free and open to the public.

Since 1875, Wellesley College has been a leader in providing an excellent liberal arts education for women who will make a difference in the world. Its 500-acre campus near Boston is home to some 2,400 undergraduate students from 49 states and 58 countries.

November 4, 2016
Please join us! 2016 Silk Road Gala – Nov 5th

Please join the Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence for a special evening of food, festivities, and celebration, as we honor the many individual and community partnerships that make our work possible.

Register Now!

Individual tickets are $200. Click here to purchase tickets.

Deadline for registration is next Friday, October 7.

Your presence and generosity supports ATASK’s mission to prevent domestic violence in Asian families & communities and to provide hope to survivors.

Sponsorship opportunities still available. For more information, please contact Cristina Ayala at cristina@atask.org or (617) 338-2350 x228.

Can’t attend? Support ATASK with an online donation. Your donation supports essential services and programs and is deeply appreciated.

Go to www.atask.org for more information on Silk Road

November 4, 2016