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

  • Shop Local Event in Newton!

    Shop Local Event in Newton!

    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. 

    Shop Local Newton MA

    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.com.

    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 for additional information.

    Shop Local Weekend Schedule:

    • Friday, Dec. 13, 6-9 p.m.
      THE STREET (Chestnut Hill)
    • Saturday, Dec. 14, noon-6 p.m.
      NEEDHAM CENTER (noon-5 p.m.)
      THE STREET
      WEST NEWTON SQUARE
    • Sunday, Dec. 15, noon-6 p.m.
      NEWTON CENTRE
      THE STREET

    For more information contact Greg Reibman at the Newton-Needham Chamber 617-244-1688 or greibman@nnchamber.com

  • Sing with the Newton Family Singers

    Sing with the Newton Family Singers

    Sing with the Newton Family Singers at Waban Lights on December 8th!

    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!

    Sing with the Newton Family Singers

     

  • Book Signings at Wellesley Books

    Book Signings at Wellesley Books

    Get in the holiday spirit during Wellesley Square’s annual Holiday Stroll on Sunday, December 8th from noon until 6:00pm.

    This great community event brings families to Wellesley Square to visit Santa, enjoy merchants’ hospitality and do some holiday shopping in a festive atmosphere! Wellesley Books will be hosting Chef Joanne Chang, artist Ralph Masiello, and children’s author/illustrator Aaron Becker for book signings throughout the day. Let us help you pick out the perfect, personalized gift for your loved ones! Best of all, there is FREE PARKING in the Square from December 7th – 27th.

    Journey by Aaron Becker is thought to be a front runner for a Caldecott!


    Aaron Becker Journey

    Ralph Masiello is charming, funny and extremely talented. Kids love to draw using Ralph’s drawing books. Here are just a few of them:

    Ralph Masiello’s Dragon Drawing Book by Ralph Masiello

    Ralph Masiello’s Fairy Drawing Book (Ralph Masiello’s Drawing Books) by Ralph Masiello

    Joanne Chang has a sequel to her wildly popular cook book Flour based on her wildly popular bakery.

    Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston’s Flour Bakery + Cafe by Joanne Chang

    Flour, Too: Indispensable Recipes for the Cafe’s Most Loved Sweets & Savories by Joanne Chang


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  • A conversation about teens, parents and media use!

    A conversation about teens, parents and media use!

    Instagram! Facebook! Cell phones! Teens!

    A conversation about teens, parents and media use!

    Wednesday, Dec. 11th

    7 pm

    Auditorium, F.A. Day Middle School

    21 Minot Pl, Newton, MA 02460

    Featuring:

    Sonia Livingstone, London School of Economics

    David Luis Ortega, Private Practice, Cambridge, MA

    Moderated by Nancy Baym, Microsoft Research New England
     

    This event will bring experts and the community together to discuss many of the concerns parents and teens have about media use. We will bring research evidence and practical advice to bear on understanding questions like: What realistic risks may teens face with their media use? How can teens benefit most from digital media? How can parents create and enforce appropriate boundaries for their teens’ media use to best balance risks and opportunities?

    We will conclude with a half hour for parents to mix and mingle and compare strategies and experiences. Parents from all of the Newton middle schools are welcome.
    About the participants:
    Professor Sonia Livingstone

    Sonia Livingstone researches children and young people’s uses of the internet in Europe, and advises the UK government and European Commission on internet safety issues. She is author of Children and the Internet. Her children are now young adults, but they still advise her on her research!

    David Luis Ortega

    David Luis Ortega is a licensed Psychologist in Cambridge, and a composer at Boston Soundlabs.  He is an expert in both Family Therapy and game audio branding, development, and implementation.  He lives in Winchester, MA with his wife and two children.

    Nancy Baym

    Nancy Baym is the author of Personal Connections in the Digital Age and a Principal Researcher with Microsoft Research New England. She is an expert on social media use in everyday relationships. She has a son in 8th grade at F.A. Day and a senior at Newton North.  

    Personal Connections in the Digital Age by Nancy Baym

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  • Celebrate Newton Crafts Fair

    Celebrate Newton Crafts Fair

    Celebrate Newton is an annual juried crafts fair sponsored by Newton Community Education (NCE). Proceeds benefit the NCE scholarship fund.

    Celebrate Newton Craft Sale

    Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013

    Newton South HS
    140 Brandeis Rd.
    Newton Centre, MA

    Celebrate Newton Craft Sale

    $3.00 per person
    kids under 12 free

    Celebrate Newton Craft Sale

    Snowdate:
    Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013
    10am – 4pm

    Celebrate Newton Craft Sale

    $3.00 per person kids under 12 free Snowdate: Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013 10am - 4pm 

  • NNHS Volleyball Tonight for Semi-Finals against Concord Carlisle

    NNHS Volleyball Tonight for Semi-Finals against Concord Carlisle

    Newton North High School Volleyball is playing in Canton tonight for the Semi-Finals against Concord Carlise.

    GIRL’S VOLLEYBALL (19-3) has some unfinished business to handle in the State tournament. Good luck to any team attempting to stop them. The Tigers have already disposed of Brookline and North Quincy and, with a win against Concord-Carlisle (19-4) in the State semi-finals, can earn a chance to avenge last year’s State final loss. Although North is the lowest remaining seed in the tournament, the Carey Division co-champs have refused to be limited by a number and will look to extend their impressive tournament run. from Newton North Sports Stream

    The match starts at 7:00 PM at Canton High School located at 900 Washington St, Canton, MA 02021.

    Newton North High School Volleyball Semi Finals

    image from Be Recruited

  • Watch NNHS Girls Soccer in State Finals This Friday!

    Watch NNHS Girls Soccer in State Finals This Friday!

    Newton North won 2-1 last night in the semifinals of the Division 1 State Tournament. Despite falling behind 1-0 with 30 minutes left in the game, Newton North rallied for 2 goals in regulation to take the victory. Goals were scored by Angela Ward and Shannon Fitzgerald.

    The play was high quality and very entertaining. If you haven’t seen Newton North play yet this year, I would encourage you to do so. They are a very talented team and they are one win away from their 1st state championship since 1999.

    They play in the finals on Friday, November 15th at 5 pm at Worcester State College (486 Chandler Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01602) against Minnechaug (from Western Mass).

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  • Watch Boston College Women’s Soccer in NCAA Playoffs This Friday!

    Watch Boston College Women’s Soccer in NCAA Playoffs This Friday!

    The Boston College women’s soccer team earned a bid to the 2013 NCAA Women’s Soccer Tournament, which was announced on Monday afternoon. The Eagles (10-9-1) will host Northeastern on Friday, November 15 at 7 p.m. The winner of the game will play the winner of the No. 2 seed Nebraska and Southeastern Louisiana.

    Day: Friday, November 15th

    Time: 7 pm

    Location: Boston College Newton Campus Near Boston College Law School

    BC Lady Eagles Soccer, NCAA, Alison Foley

    This is the 11th consecutive and 17th overall appearance in the NCAA Tournament for the women’s soccer program. Boston College has been to eight Sweet 16’s, two Elite Eight’s and of course the 2010 College Cup.

    Boston College is one of eight Atlantic Coast Conference teams that earned bids to the tournament. Virginia (20-1-0), North Carolina (17-4-0), Virginia Tech (16-4-2) and Florida State (18-1-3) are all No. 1 seeds in the tournament. The other four ACC teams in the tournament are BC, Notre Dame (11-7-1), Duke (8-8-4) and Wake Forest (10-6-2).

    The Eagles are led by two of the top scorers in the ACC – Stephanie McCaffrey and McKenzie Meehan. McCaffrey, a junior from Winchester, is second on the team and fourth in the ACC in scoring with 12 goals and eight assists for 32 points. She was named an All-ACC first team member last week.

    Meehan, a native of Smithfield, R.I., leads the team, is second in the conference and 29th in the country in points scored with 17 goals, one assist for 35 points. Meehan, who is also 11th in the country in goals scored (17), was named to the All-ACC second team. Casey Morrison leads BC defense as the junior from York, PA, was named an All-ACC third team honoree last week.

     
    11.15 NCAA Round 1

     

  • Wellesley Books Holiday Picture Book Author Event

    Wellesley Books Holiday Picture Book Author Event

    Celebrate the launch of BORIS & STELLA AND THE PERFECT GIFT, a touching Christmas/Hannukah story by Sudbury author Dara Goldman! Boris and Stella are two bears who love each other very much and want to get the perfect gift to help each other celebrate the holidays. But what happens with things get a little mixed up? Join us for a reading, Q&A, treats, and kid’s activities.
    Tuesday, Nov. 19th @ 7 pm 

    at Wellesley Books

    82 Central Street, Wellesley   

  • Newton Family Singers Performance

    Newton Family Singers Performance

    Newton Family Singers presents: We Got the Beat! NFS Rocks The Talking Heads, R.E.M., and Other Icons of the MTV Generation

    Along with synthetic drums, parachute pants, Sony Walkmans, and aliens phoning home, the MTV Age gave us some beautiful songs that stand the test of time. 

    For our Fall Concert, the Newton Family Singers will rock the house with music that Gen Xers (and those who love them) will remember well — hits from The Talking Heads, The Go-Go’s, Journey, Cyndi Lauper, R.E.M. and more.

    With new arrangements by our music director, Chris Eastburn, NFS remakes the familiar for old and new fans alike.

    Newton Family Singers We Got the Beat

    Sunday, November 17th, 4pm, Newton Highlands Congregational Church Auditorium, 54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands.  Tickets are available online at www.newtonfamilysingers.org.  Or email us at newfamilysingers@gmail.com.

    Here’s a sample of Newton Family Singers from their Spring Concert 2013: