Category: Events

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

Dr. Charles Steinberg to speak at Chamber event

Breakfast at Fenway with guest speaker Dr. Charles Steinberg

Friday June 13, 8-10 a.m.

EMC Club House

Fenway Park, Boston

Tickets go on sale Friday April 4

The man the Boston Globe called “the maestro of Red Sox magic” Dr. Charles Steinberg will be the guest speaker at the Chamber’s second annual Breakfast At Fenway on Friday, June 13.

Steinberg has been responsible for the fan experience at Fenway Park and in the community and has also worked with the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and the Baltimore Orioles. He has headed the Red Sox public relations and outbound marketing, ballpark entertainment and special events, community relations and advertising, television and video production, and in each case, created innovative fan services departments.

One of our most popular events of 2013, Breakfast at Fenway, in partnership with the Brookline Chamber, sold-out last year and is certain to sell-out again. Breakfast, networking and program starts at 8 a.m. An optional tour of Fenway Park kicks off at 9:30 a.m.

Tickets are $75 and go on sale on the morning of the home opener, Friday April 4.

May 31, 2014
Waban Village Day Today

Waban Village Day- 10th Annual

Sunday May 18
11-3pm

Family 5K Fun Run 10am

Come join the fun on Sunday, May 18th for the 10th Annual Waban Village Day. The Family Fun Run kicks off the day at 10am. If you would like to pre-register for the Fun Run, please go here.

Waban Village Day will have new rides, food, vendors, and wonderful music, including the The Newton South High School Jazz Combo. Also preforming is Ed Harlow’s Original Gentleman, the Newton Family Singers and Waiting for Neil. Come enjoy the rides, and the delicious food at our Waban Grilling Station and mingle with your community.

11 am: The Newton South High School Jazz Combo
This group of eight young musicians is Newton South High School’s top jazz improvisational unit. Come hear the sound of Newton’s next generation of jazzers right now! – Conducted by Ed Harlow

11:45 Ed Harlow’s The Original Gentlemen
Led by saxophonist Ed Harlow. The jazzreview.com said “Harlow has a gorgeous tone, lodged somewhere between the lilt of Paul Desmond and the muscular passion of Johnny Hodges and imbued with the sex appeal of Stan Getz.” His band includes: pianist Kevin Harris, bassist Keala Kaumeheiwa, and drummer Brooke Sofferman.

1:30pm, Newton Family Singers singing a selection from their April 13th spring concert, “Loves Me Like a Rock,” a celebration of the music of Paul Simon. The Newton Family Singers is an intergenerational family chorus composed of 60+ singers between the ages of 2 and 72, that sing and perform American folk music.

At 2:15pm, Newton’s own homegrown Americana band, Waiting For Neil. Having played together for the past two years at local venues and festivals, including the 2013 New England Americana Festival and the 2014 Joe Val Bluegrass Festival.

If you would like to help with Village there is still opportunities available. Please contact Theresa Fitzpatrick at tabilel@yahoo.com if you (we gladly accept the help of students ages 11 and up) would like to help.

May 18, 2014
Splendid Candy Family Event and Discount

WHO: The Splendid Brand and Christine Koh of Boston Mamas, Audrey McClelland of Mom Generations and Roxanna Sarmiento of Everyday Treats

WHERE: The Splendid Store at The Street, 33 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA

WHEN: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM, May 31st

WHAT: An afternoon of family fun- Sweet Indulgence candy bar and candy crafts! Plus, 20% off all purchases during the event!

RSVP: rsvp_ChestnutHill@vfc.com

May 17, 2014
Yoga Energy Rejuvenation Workshop with Dawn Davis

WORKSHOP: CULTIVATING ENERGY IN YOUR LIFE

Do you want more energy? Are you ever exhausted in the middle of the day and crave more vitality? Starbucks aside–this workshop will offer you ways of moving your body to tap into your own natural energetic reserves.

You will leave with more strength and liveliness, as well as a mini-take-home practice that you can do anytime you need to gather more vitality.

TUESDAY MAY 20th

10:30-12pm

at The Windsor Club

601 Beacon St, Waban, MA 02468

$35 sign up in advance.

Must pre-register. Contact Dawn directly for space at dawndavis12@gmail.com

May 16, 2014
David A Kelly at Newtonville Books for Ages 6 and up

Newtonville Books presents David A. Kelly, author of The Ballpark Mysteries.

Saturday, May 17th

2 pm

10 Langley Rd, Newton, MA 02459

David will read from his new books The Philly Fake and The Missing Marlin.

Ages 6 and up are welcome!

May 15, 2014
NewTV Movie Night Fundraiser

Please join Richard Berman for a showing of the iconic The Wizard of Oz at NewTV on May 21, 6-9pm. As an added treat, the Newton Youth Players will perform “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” shortly before showtime. Richard Berman has been a Production Assistant at NewTV for over ten years and is a longtime participant in the Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port.

The Newton Youth Players are a children’s theatre company for elementary school children who have been performing musicals for nine years. The Wizard of Oz is a favorite of Executive Director, Melissa Bernstein, who has directed the play three times in the last nine years. All three casts – two from 2012 and the cast of 2006 – will be performing together, accompanied by Neil Miller, a longtime musical director.

Come watch the Newton Youth players perform, have some food and refreshments, and enjoy the classic (movie starts at 7pm)!

***All proceeds go to support Best Buddies and NewTV Internship Program.

Donations are strongly encouraged. To sponsor one or more seats to help our Best Buddies guests attend the event, please call 617-965-7200.

Please RSVP to rsvp@newtv.org

For more information on the event, please visit: newtv.org/movienight“

May 14, 2014
Historic Newton’s 32nd Annual House Tour

Historic Newton’s 32nd Annual House Tour

Sunday , May 18, 2014

Discounted Advance Tour Admission Now Available

The kick off is Saturday night, the tours are on Sunday.

Historic Newton’s 32nd Annual Newton House Tour is set for Sunday, May 18, 2014 from noon to 5 p.m. The Newton House Tour offers the public a rare opportunity to tour eight beautiful private residences located in several of Newton’s historic villages. Proceeds from the tour benefit Historic Newton and support programs and events at the Jackson Homestead and Museum, the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, and in the community.

The much-anticipated annual tour and fundraiser showcases a wonderful selection of outstanding renovations, restorations, old and new architecture, interior design and landscaping. If you’re looking for renovation ideas or want to appreciate the beautiful work done in these homes, the Newton House Tour is for you.

To kick off the House Tour, Historic Newton will host a Preview Party on Saturday, May 17

Attendees will enjoy a sumptuous hors d’oeuvres buffet, fine wines, and a preview of the homes featured on this year’s tour. This year’s Preview Party also features a Stanley Steamer Car.

Advance House Tour Admission (available until 5 p.m. on Friday, May 16)
$25 for Historic Newton members; $35 for non-members
Order tickets online at www.historicnewton.org, by calling (617) 796-1450, or in person at the Jackson Homestead and Museum at 527 Washington St, Newton, MA 02458. All admission reservations are held for pick up after 10 a.m. on the day of the tour (May 18, 2014) at the Jackson Homestead and Museum.

House Tour Admission (Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18)
$30 for Historic Newton members; $40 for nonmembers
Tickets must be purchased in person at the Jackson Homestead and Museum at 527 Washington St, Newton, MA 02458. No telephone or internet orders will be accepted the day before or the day of the tour.

Preview Party Tickets (available until 5 p.m. on Friday, May 9)
Tickets start at $125
Purchase tickets online at www.historicnewton.org, by calling (617) 796-1450, or in person at the Jackson Homestead and Museum at 527 Washington St, Newton, MA 02458.

This year’s homes include (actual locations will be revealed on May 18):

• c. 1870 Second-Empire “Painted Lady” lovingly restored with Victorian furnishings and delightful use of color
• 1893 Colonial Revival residence painstakingly renovated to return period fixtures and finishes to the home while updating it for contemporary living
• 1894 Queen Anne updated with a first-floor master suite and modern kitchen
• 1894 Shingle-style home renovated to preserve its historic character while introducing modern upgrades
• 1901 three-story Victorian house built by architect George Meacham for himself
• 1911 structure originally constructed as an outbuilding for a neighboring house and converted into a single-family home in 1978
• 1912 Craftsman-style house designed and built for Fred Hayward of the New England Confectionary Company (NECCO)
• 1925 Tudor-style home recently renovated on a beautifully landscaped site.

Historic Newton encourages inquiry and exploration of Newton’s history within the broad context of American history. Historic Newton oversees the Jackson Homestead and Museum, Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, and Newton’s Historic Burying Grounds. The organization collects, preserves, and exhibits historical artifacts and documents and presents educational programs that serve the diverse population of Newton and the Greater Boston region.

May 12, 2014
Michael Dukakis to Speak in Newton

Lifetime Learning is an educational and enriching program for seniors sponsored by Newton Community Education.

As part of the Dr. George Altman Distinguished Speaker Series, Lifetime Learning welcomes former Massachusetts Governor and 1988 Democratic Nominee for President, Michael Dukakis on Monday, May 19, 12-1pm to discuss “The Truth About the Affordable Care Act”.

The talk will be held at Andover Newton Theological School in Newton Center. The cost is $20.

Seating is limited, so pre-registration is recommended.

To register, please call Newton Community Education at 617-559-6999. Seniors from all communities are welcome.

May 11, 2014
Mother’s Day is FREE at the Zoo!

Mother’s Day, May 11, Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo will offer FREE ADMISSION for all mothers throughout the day (10AM to 6PM). Be sure to visit all of the resident animal moms at both Zoos including Franklin Park Zoo’s western lowland gorilla Kiki and her daughters Kimani and Kambiri. At Stone Zoo, be sure to visit with white-cheeked gibbon Iggy and her offspring Paddy. For all other admission prices, visit www.zoonewengland.org.

Also, on May 17, both Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo will host Endangered Species Day, where visitors can learn more about the incredible endangered animals that live at the Zoos, like the western lowland gorillas and Grevy’s zebras at Franklin Park Zoo, and the jaguars and Mexican greywolves at Stone Zoo.

May 9, 2014
Shop at Tobey Grey Event for Summer Camp Scholarships

The American Camp Association, New England is teaming up with Tobey Grey (formerly National Jean Co.) in Newton Centre for an exclusive night of discounted shopping on Wednesday, May 7^th to raise campership funds to provide a summer camp experience for children in need.

Admission is $30 and all attendees will receive 25% store-wide, as well as complimentary cocktails and dessert. The event runs from 6:30-9:30 and all admission ticket and 15% of all sales will go to ACA New England’s Camp Champions Campership Fund.

When:           Wednesday, May 7th from 6:30-9:30 pm

Where:         Tobey Grey

34 Langley Road

Newton Centre, MA 02459

Cost:              Admission is $30.

Admission includes 25% off storewide savings, complimentary cocktails, sweets, and raffle entry.

May 5, 2014