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Events for adults, families and kids in Newton, MA.

  • Free Family Fun at the Arsenal Center for the Arts

    Free Family Fun at the Arsenal Center for the Arts

    Free Family Fun at the Arsenal Center for the Arts

    Free Family Fun at the Arsenal Center for the Arts

    Free Family Fun begins the new season on September 20, from 10 AM – 12 Noon. 

    These drop-in art and theatre workshops offer the opportunity for families to experiment with paint, paper and collage to create works of art together.

    Children can also explore the creative world of theatre games with the talented staff of Watertown Children’s Theatre. Different projects and games will be offered each time.

    Free Family Fun at the Arsenal Center for the Arts

    Upcoming Dates (Saturdays from 10AM – 12Noon):

    Fall 2014*

    September 20
    October 18
    November 15

    Winter 2015
    January 17
    February 21
    March 21

    *Stop by Panera Bread Watertown on Free Family Fun days and 10-20% of your purchase will be donated to the Arsenal Center for the Arts! Be sure to pick up a flyer at the Arsenal Center that day to bring to Panera.

    Free Family Fun days are sponsored by The Ramsey McCluskey Family Foundation and the Moses Kimball Fund.

    For more information, visit  here or call 617-923-0100, ext. 8309.

  • Anyone Can Cook Cooking Class!

    Anyone Can Cook Cooking Class!

    Anyone Can Learn to Cook Cooking Class!

    Chef Paul Turano Hosts Approachable Cooking Class at the Boston Center for Adult Education

    WHAT:            On Monday, October 27th, 2014 Chef/Owner Paul Turano of Cook located in Newton, MA will join the Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE) for a one session cooking class, “Anyone Can Cook” from 6:00 PM-9:00 PM.

    The award-winning restaurateur is known for his approachable dishes, and in this class he will show students that not only can anyone enjoy food, anyone can cook it! This class will eliminate the intimidation factor that is often seen in this new dining culture, offering students the chance to enjoy whipping up fun and unpretentious dishes sure to wow friends and family.

    Students must register for classes online or call the Boston Center for Adult Education at 617-267-4430.

    WHERE:          Boston Center for Adult Education, 122 Arlington Street, Boston, MA, 02116

    WHEN:            Monday, October 27th, 2014, 6:00PM – 9:00PM

    COST:              $70 for non-members/ $60 for members/ $15 materials

    RSVP:             Registration is necessary. Please visit www.bcae.org or call the BCAE at 617-267-4430 to sign up!

    Anyone Can Cook Cooking Class!

  • Newton’s Fall Fling at Temple Shalom

    Newton’s Fall Fling at Temple Shalom

    Newton’s Fall Fling event, which takes place this year on Thursday, November 13 from 6:30 – 9:30 pm at Temple Shalom.

    Temple Shalom
    175 Temple Street
    Newton

    Cost: $40 general admission, $75 patron, $150 benefactor.Newton's Fall Fling at Temple Shalom

    This fun girl’s night out is an annual event and our largest fundraiser of the year for the temple’s sisterhood. The theme of the Fall Fling is an evening of indulgences – with a strong focus on shopping, along with other fun ways to splurge, such as mini spa services (reflexology, manicures, massage, etc), a champagne tasting and candy bar.

    We have a FABULOUS line up  of vendors – featuring clothing & accessories, jewelry, bags, personalized items, home decor, holiday gifts and more –  if you want to get a jump start on holiday shopping or treat yourself to something fun.

    Heavy hors d’oeuvres and dessert will be served throughout the evening, along with plenty of wine!  There will also be a silent auction with fantastic items and gift certificates donated by local businesses.

    This year, the Sisterhood has selected Birthday Wishes of Newton as a recipient of proceeds from our auction.  Birthday Wishes brings birthday parties to thousands of homeless children each year.

    Register for the event here. Flyer Fall Fling 2014 Invitation.

  • Beth Caruso from Perkins School Speaking

    Beth Caruso from Perkins School Speaking

    Beth Caruso, Director of Outreach Services at Perkin’s School for the Blind, will speak at The Rotary Club of Newton on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at the Braeburn Country Club.  Join us for lunch at noon followed by Ms. Caruso’s presentation.  All are welcome to attend Rotary!  We do ask that you pre-register.  Please email Susan at RotaryNewtonMa@gmail.com.

    Beth Caruso is the Assistant Director of Community Programs at Perkins School for the Blind.  Community Programs connects the Perkins campus with the community through creative and personalized services.  They offer individuals of all ages, families and professionals opportunities to gain skills, increase self-esteem and experience personal growth through education, assessments, training and support.

    Beth Caruso from Perkins School Speaking

    Community Programs include Outreach Short Courses for Students, The New England Eye Low Vision Clinic at Perkins, Transition Services, Community Living Services for 6 adults, Educational Partnerships- Itinerant TVI, O&M & Db services and Early Intervention Services.

  • Jamie Chaloff of Dreamfar HS Marathon to Speak

    Jamie Chaloff of Dreamfar HS Marathon to Speak

    Jamie Chaloff of Dreamfar High School Marathon will speak at The Rotary Club of Newton Speaker Series on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at the Braeburn Country Club.  Join us for lunch at noon followed by Ms. Chaloff’s presentation.  All are welcome to attend Rotary, however they do ask that you pre-register.

    Jamie Chaloff of Dreamfar HS Marathon

    Dreamfar High School Marathon (DHSM) is New England’s first high school marathon training program.  They are a Greater Boston-based program that teaches high school students that anything is possible, even completing a marathon.  With hard work, perseverance and guidance from dedicated mentors, student runners realize their potential as they train for the Cox Providence Marathon.  They teach students realistic goal-setting and the value of commitment and teamwork – skills that ensure success in the classroom, on the road, and beyond.

    Jamie Chaloff of Dreamfar HS Marathon

    Victories, such as running their first mile, motivate and empower students to accomplish more; challenges, like training in the cold Boston winter, teach them the power of dedication.  Over the past three years, significant improvements have been seen in student runners’ academic achievement, classroom attendance, physical & mental health, and life skills. Information about Dreamfar can be found here.

    Jamie Chaloff of Dreamfar HS Marathon

    For information and/or reservations about attending Rotary, please contact Susan at RotaryNewtonMa@gmail.com.

  • Asian Festival at City Hall

    Asian Festival at City Hall

    Asian Festival at Newton City Hall

    Asian Festival at City Hall Newton MA

    Saturday, October 11, 2014

    Noon to 5 pm

    City Hall (inside and on back lawn), 1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton

    This festival celebrates Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Taiwanese cultures and more.  Taste varieties of Asian foods.  Enjoy performances from different Asian Cultures, activities and more.  For more information visit here.


    Asian Festival at Newton City Hall

  • Kathy Marchi to Speak at Rotary Club

    Kathy Marchi to Speak at Rotary Club

    KATHY MARCHI FROM THE NEWTON PARTNERSHIP

     TO SPEAK AT THE ROTARY CLUB OF NEWTON

    Kathy Marchi from the Newton Partnership  

    Kathy Marchi from The Newton Partnership will speak at The Rotary Club of Newton Speaker Series on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at the Braeburn Country Club.  Join us for lunch at noon followed by Ms. Marchi’s presentation.

    The Newton Partnership was formed in 2006 under a federal grant as a collaboration of Newton organizations to offer wellness programs for Newton’s youth and their families, plus staff and parent education and much more.

    While still grant funded for fitness programs to youth, including a mentoring program for middle and high school students, they have since formed a non-profit organization and absorbed the Newton Child Care Scholarship Fund at the request of the City.

    Their largest public event is “Touch A Truck” which supports the Scholarship Fund, and was held on September 21st.

    All are welcome to attend Rotary!  For information and/or reservations, please contact Susan at RotaryNewtonMa@gmail.com.

  • Make Way for Ducklings Store Grand Opening

    Make Way for Ducklings Store Grand Opening

    What: Make Way for Ducklings Store Grand Opening Celebration

    https://www.facebook.com/MakeWayforDucklingsStore

    Where: 8 North Market Building, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, MA

    When: Sunday, October 5th 2-4pm

    Cost: FREE

    Description: Families are invited to join in an afternoon of fun and celebration of Boston’s rich culture surrounding children’s literature, art and imagination. Make Way for Ducklings will be hosting free activities, entertainment and more throughout the afternoon.

    Activities include:

    • Ribbon cutting ceremony and “Make Way for Ducklings Day” proclamation by the City of Boston
    • Kids entertainment: Storytime, balloon artists, face painting, and arts & crafts
    • Ceremony honoring Robert McCloskey and his beloved works
    • Book signing by local author/illustrator of Bats in the Band, Brian Lies featuring his “bat mobile”
    • Free snacks and gifts for all ages

    More Information here.

     

  • Newton Nomadic LIVE Theater Performances

    Newton Nomadic LIVE Theater Performances

    Last weekend the brand new Newton Nomadic Theater launched it’s inaugural production “Faith Healer” by Brian Friel to full houses and fabulous reviews.

    “Three luminous performances are at the heart of this elegant production. It was a pleasure to experience this powerful and strangely haunting play in an intimate setting right here in Newton. Theatre at its best is cleanly staged, excellently acted and touches themes that have you thinking and talking about the experience days later. NNT’s innaugural production hits all those marks. If the concepts of sophisticated theatre and Newton don’t naturally go together in your mind, then see this show and be moved by the talent and excellence that is right here in our community.” – Jennifer London

    Newton Nomadic Theater Performances

    “Newton Nomadic Theater is brilliant” – Click here for full review

    The Newton Nomadic Theater’s mission is to bring high quality, simply staged theater to interesting and unusual locations in and around Newton.

    “Faith Healer” starring well know Boston area actors Billy Maleady, Linda Goetz and Dave Rich opened this past weekend ( Sept 26) in an intimate and little know recital hall at Carriage House Violins in Upper Falls

    Oct 3, 4 it will move to Gregorian Rugs in Lower Falls.  We’ll create a temporary theater within the beautiful Gregorian showroom.

    Oct 10, 11 it will move to the chapel in the historic First Baptist Church’s chapel in Newton Centre.  This is particularly apt since the play tells the story of an itinerant faith healer, his wife and manager as they move from church hall to church hall in rural Scotland Wales and Ireland.

    The gorgeously written and mysterious “Faith Healer” is brought to life by first rate cast with powerful performances across the board.

    Be sure to see this fantastic production from Newton’s new theater company. Find out what people are talking about and help launch a new theater company here in Newton. You won’t be disappointed!

    To buy tickets in advance, go here.

    Newton Nomadic Theater Performances

  • Grand Opening: Mr. Sid’s Casual Sportswear Shop

    Grand Opening: Mr. Sid’s Casual Sportswear Shop

    MR. SID PRESENTS THE “EVERYTHING IN BLU” SHOPPING BENEFIT

    The Grand Opening of Mr. Sid’s New Upper Casual Sportswear Shop

    WHO:                          High-end men’s clothing store, Mr. Sid will welcome shoppers from the Boston-area into its Sid Blu shop for a night of shopping for a cause. President Stuart Segel and Vice President Barry Segel will host the affair in conjunction with the evening’s beneficiary, Families First Parenting Programs.

    WHAT:                         The “Everything in Blu” event will introduce Mr. Sid’s official opening of their new upper casual sportswear shop. Families First Parenting Programs will be there, benefiting from a portion of the sales. The night will feature Tasty Fare’s “blu” signature cocktails and a Johnnie Walker Blue scotch tasting featuring premium denim linesAgave, Fidelity Jens, and Joe’s Jeans.  Hors d’oeuvres will be served, and there will be fashion, entertainment & raffles. For more information please visit: http://www.mrsid.com/

    Families First promotes the secure and nurturing parent-child relationships that are the foundation of every child’s overall well-being and future success.

                                        A percentage of sales will be donated to Families First starting the night of the event through September 20th.

    WHERE:                       Mr. Sid

    1211 Centre Street

    Newton, MA 02459

                                       

    WHEN:                        Thursday, September 18, 2014

    7:00PM – 10:00 PM

    • Media is welcome to browse the new shop and interview Barry Segel and/or Stuart Segel between 6:30pm-9:00pm.

    Grand Opening: Mr. Sid’s Casual Sportswear Shop