Events for adults, families and kids in Newton, MA.
Cabaret Troupe coming January 9 and 10 to Newton North High School! Tickets are $7 and can be purchased here.
Cabaret Troupe is a group of dedicated performers who tell stories through the unique medium of contemporary musical theatre. This year, we look forward to showcasing a balance of comedic and dramatic numbers, as well as fostering vibrant acting performances through song.
Join the Newton North PTSO for Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices, an expo featuring approximately 30 community organizations. Parents/guardians and all those who help guide teens in making sensible decisions that will lead to a long, happy, and productive life are one focus. Teenagers are the other focus. They can participate in exhibitors’ enriching and fun activities, and they can also learn how to navigate the challenges of academic, peer, and societal pressures in order to stay safe and healthy. The expo will include several short presentations and discussions on current issues teens face every day.
Be one of the first 50 students who come with a parent and receive a goodie bag with a chance to use the Newton North principal’s parking space for a week. Come, have pizza and stroll Main Street at Newton North High School on Wednesday January 22nd from 5-7:30 pm .
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The Metropolitan Celebrates the New Year with Special Dinner and New Year’s Day Brunch!
WHAT:
On Tuesday, December 31st, 2013, The Metropolitan Club, Chestnut Hill, MA’s neighborhood restaurant, will mark the end of 2013 and the start of 2014 with a night of festive celebrations complete with menu specials served all night long!
From 5:00PM to 10:00PM, The MET Club will offer a delectable list of specials in addition to the regular menu. Guests can begin with a selection of appetizers including bay scallop & Maine shrimp ceviche ($16), trio of oysters, cider mignonette, Rockefeller and wasabi crusted ($16), as well as roasted mission figs & foie gras mousse($16) before moving on to the main event with two entrée specials: roasted wild salmon served with caviar crème fraiche, Russian fingerling potatoes, salsify ($32), and hand-carved tenderloin roast with cognac cream, wild mushroom & taleggio strudel ($36).
The meal, and year, will end on a sweet note with chef’s mocha bomb brownie with magic shell, espresso anglaise ($11). The Met Club’s full cocktail and wine list will be available all evening and The Met Club bar will be serving drinks until 11PM. Reservations are limited and highly recommended by calling: (617) 731-0600.
New Year’s Day Brunch:
Those opting for a New Year’s Day celebration will have an additional offering as The Metropolitan Club opens for a very special New Year’s Day Brunch from 11:30AM – 2:30PM. The MET’s New Year’s Day brunch is served à la carte and reservations are highly recommended by calling directly at (617) 731-0600.
WHERE: The Metropolitan Club| 1210 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 | 617.731.0600
WHEN: New Year’s Eve: December 31st, 2013, Dinner: 5:00PM – 10:00PM, Bar: 5:00PM – 11:00PM.
New Year’s Brunch: Wednesday, January 1st, 2014: 11:30AM to 2:30PM.
COST: Cost varies. No entry fee.
Need last minute holiday gifts? Come to a Holiday Pop Up Store at L’Aroma Cafe tomorrow, Thursday, December 19th from 10 am to 1pm.
L’Aroma Cafe is located behind the West Newton Cinema at 15 Spencer Street in West Newton Village.
You will find local artists and artisans with gorgeous wares including hair accessories, accent pillows, jewelry, photographs, hostess gifts, notecards and coasters.
Get your morning coffee, a muffin or lunch and get a little holiday shopping done as well! A portion of sales will be donated to Families First.
Tuesday, December 17 at First Baptist Church in Newton Centre, 5:15pm
Come and enjoy the wonderful group performances of our violin and viola students, ranging from the very beginner to the advanced high school students! Admission is free.
Suzuki School of Newton’s Cello, Guitar, Flute, and Orchestra Gala
Saturday, February 8 at Temple Reyim (Auburndale), 6:45pm
The Suzuki School of Newton Sinfonia will perform alongside our guitar, cello, and flute group classes. This is a great event for kids who are trying to decide on an instrument.
Mommy and Me Music Classes:
Kindermusik at the Suzuki School of Newton – weekday morning classes as well as standalone Playdates
February Vacation Camp
A Renaissance-themed school vacation camp for both musicians and non-musicians
Give back this holiday season to help the youngest patients stay on top of their educations while going through treatment.
EdTrips, in cooperation with Angel Ed, Playrific, EdTechWomen, and a host of other educators, will be sponsoring a musical brunch to raise money for the Office of Child Life at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Take a much-needed break from shopping and join us for brunch and music in the vintage charm of the Restoration Resources function room. Bid on silent auction items to finish your holiday shopping.
Proceeds will go to support educational technology and museum trips for young patients at MGH, including trips to local museums and iPads apps to keep them engaged and learning.
GET READY FOR SHOP LOCAL WEEKEND, Dec. 13-15
Four days of events bring local businesses, musicians and visual artists together
Shop Local Weekend will take place from Friday Dec. 13 to Sunday Dec. 15 with special events planned in three Newton villages and Needham Centre.
In an effort to encourage shoppers to explore as many businesses as possible, the Newton Needham Chamber of Commerce will be distributing Shop Local Weekend cards, which will offer participants chances to win prizes, including an iPad Mini and gift cards from local merchants and restaurants.
For more details and contest rules, go to “Shop Local” tab here.
Arts Stroll & Shop in Newton
The Newton Cultural Alliance makes it fashionable for you to support local with its Third Annual Arts Stroll & Shop held in Chestnut Hill, Newton Centre and West Newton. This enchanting event highlights the collaboration between Newton’s local arts and business communities while encouraging visitors to “Shop Local. Eat Local. Art Local.”
The Arts Stroll & Shop events include pop-up art galleries in empty storefronts, spontaneous performances, special store discounts, restaurant tastings, giveaways, and more. Each participating village has its own signature look – visit all three for the full experience!
The Arts Stroll & Shop is being presented by THE STREET (Chestnut Hill) where the Stroll Kickoff Event will be held on Friday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. with a grand community party sponsored in part by Boston Magazine. Other Stroll highlights include the Second Annual Celebrations! performance by the New Philharmonia Orchestra, Boston Ballet School, and Newton’s All-City Chorus in Newton Centre and the first ever Stroll in West Newton where visitors will find their new favorite shops amongst the haven of handmade and fine arts businesses. For a full list of participants, performance schedules and more information, visit www.ArtsStrollandShop.
Needham Holiday Stroll
The Needham Merchant Association is hosting the Needham Holiday Stroll on Saturday, Dec. 14 in Needham Center. There will be street performers, musicians, carolers, singers, minstrels and an appearance by Santa Claus. There wil also be a hot chocolate stand to warm up the strollers, collection boxes for the Needham Firefighters’ Toys for Tots and Needham Community Council’s food pantry, a tiny train (sponsored by Wingate) bringing children to Santa, and, of course, children bringing their parents to find their art. Visit www.discoverneedham.com
Shop Local Weekend Schedule:
For more information contact Greg Reibman at the Newton-Needham Chamber 617-244-1688 or greibman@nnchamber.com
The Newton Family Singers invite you to join us in singing cheerful holiday songs at Waban Lights, organized by the Waban Improvement Society, on December 8th at 4:30pm in Waban Square, Newton. In addition to singing seasonal songs, the community gathers to celebrate the lighting of the evergreen tree in Waban Square and to enjoy hot cocoa donated by Starbucks.
To be extra prepared and to enjoy more time singing as a community, please join us this Wednesday night at 7pm at the Waban Library Center to sing through the eight holiday songs we’ll be singing on Sunday.
All are invited — you don’t need any singing experience. Adults and children are welcome!
RSVPs are not necessary but are encouraged so that we can be prepared with lyrics for all! Email us at newfamilysingers@gmail.com.
Happy Holidays from the Newton Family Singers!