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  • Newton Artists: Join the BoxART Movement!

    Newton Artists: Join the BoxART Movement!

    Have you noticed the gorgeous artwork that has been beautifying the city on those drab electrical boxes? On all 4 sides too! Newton BoxArt projects are everywhere.
    We saw our guy working on his below on Commonwealth Avenue at Washington Blvd. It’s timely! And coincides well because this is the turn to the bottom of Boston Marathon’s infamous Heartbreak Hill! I like how there are 4 sides that connect into a 3 dimensional piece of art.
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    There are more boxes that can be painted!
    If you would like to submit your design to paint one, submit your application soon. The deadlines are June 15 and August 1.
    The application is on line at www.newtoncommunitypride.org or on the City of Newton website/Government/Cultural Affairs/Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs/Public Art RFP: NewtonSERVES Box Art Project. Call (617) 527-8283 for more information.
    p.s. This is at Commonwealth Avenue at Walnut Street. It’s so perfect because it’s near Newton Free Library and Newton City Hall! I don’t think that this placement is a coincidence!
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    p.s. Send me photos of your favorite BoxART Projects and we will post them here!
  • FREE Parenting Series: Explosive Behavior and Separation Anxiety

    FREE Parenting Series: Explosive Behavior and Separation Anxiety

    Newton Wellesley Hospital Logo
    Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s Parenting Series Continues…
    Tuesday, June 12, 2012
    7:00 – 8:30 pm
    Newton-Wellesley Hospital, 2014 Washington Street, Newton
    Shipley Auditorium, Second Floor
    Claudia Gold, MD
    Holding Your Preschooler in Mind: Explosive Behavior and Separation Anxiety
    Dr. Gold will address common behavior issues arising in the preschool years including separation anxiety and explosive behavior. She will also discuss underlying sleep issues that can exacerbate these problems. Dr. Gold will outline an approach to these issues and offer ample time to answer questions from the audience.
    Claudia M. Gold, MD runs the Early Childhood Social Emotional Health program at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She has practiced general and behavioral pediatrics for over 20 years, and is author of the book Keeping Your Child in Mind: Overcoming Defiance, Tantrums and other Everyday Behavior Problems by Seeing the World Through Your Child’s Eyes.
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    All events are free. Registration is encouraged. To reserve your space, email carefinder@partners.org or call 617-243-5900.
    For more information, visit www.nwh.org/community.
  • Free Museum Fridays All Summer Long: Free Fun Friday

    Free Museum Fridays All Summer Long: Free Fun Friday

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    2012 FREE FUN FRIDAYS SCHEDULE 


    FREE ATTRACTIONS EVERY FRIDAY THROUGHOUT MASSACHUSETTS

    JUNE 29 THROUGH AUGUST 31
    Thanks to the Highland Street Foundation who underwrites this wonderful program, practically every museum plus performances in the Boston area is free on a particular Friday. Please see the Free Fun Friday 2012 schedule below to make plans to visit this summer. Bring the kids. Bring as many people as you want. Entry is FREE on that day.
    June 29th
    TANGLEWOOD 
    ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM
    PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM
    HERITAGE MUSEUMS & GARDENS
    MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY 
    July 6th
    BOSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
    STONE ZOO
    CAPE COD MUSEUM OF ART
    WENHAM MUSEUM
    STERLING AND FRANCINE CLARK ART INSTITUTE
    July 13th
    July 20th
    BUTTONWOOD PARK ZOO
    MASS AUDUBON VISUAL ARTS CENTER
    HANCOCK SHAKER VILLAGE
    PILGRIM MONUMENT AND PROVINCETOWN MUSEUM
    HIGGINS ARMORY MUSEUM
    July 27th
    COMMONWEALTH SHAKESPEARE COMPANY 
    CHILDREN’S MUSEUM IN EASTON
    SPRINGFIELD MUSEUMS
    N.E. HISTORIC GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
    NEW REPERTORY THEATRE 
    August 3rd
    August 10th
    BATTLESHIP COVE
    BERKSHIRE MUSEUM
    CAPE COD CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
    FRUITLANDS MUSEUM
    THE SPORTS MUSEUM
    August 17th
    INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART
    EDWARD GOREY HOUSE
    NEW BEDFORD WHALING MUSEUM
    GARDEN IN THE WOODS
    CONCORD MUSEUM
    August 24th
    BOSTON HARBOR ISLAND ALLIANCE 
    USS CONSTITUTION MUSEUM
    AMERICAN TEXTILE HISTORY MUSEUM
    OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE
    BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME
    August 31st
    JFK LIBRARY & MUSEUM
    PLIMOTH PLANTATION
    THE DISCOVERY MUSEUMS
    MASS MOCA
    ECOTARIUM
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    Tanglewood Family Fun Fest (June 29, 2012)

    On Friday, June 29 from 4-7pm, families are invited to enjoy the beauty of the Tanglewood campus while taking part in an educational scavenger hunt, watching a live musical performance and partaking in other fun family activities. The event is free, but advance registration is recommended. Visit www.tanglewood.org/familyfunfest for more information and to register.

    Museum of African American History (June 29)

    Please note that this includes free admission both museums – in Boston (46 Joy Street, Beacon Hill) and Nantucket (29 York Street).

    Reagle Music Theatre (July 13, 2012)

    This is an afternoon performance (2:00 p.m.) of Bye, Bye Birdie starring Tony Award Nominee Anita Gillette. This venue has a 1,000-seat capacity – no reservations accepted. Tickets will be distributed the day of the performance at the theatre, on a first-come first-serve basis(limit of four per person), between 8:00am and 2:00pm. The theatre is located at Waltham High School, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham. Unfortunately, children under 5 are not permitted in the theatre.

    New Repertory Theater (July 27, 2012)

    There will be two performances (2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.) of Tales of Poe based on the writings of Edgar Allen Poe in the Charles Mosesian Theater at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown. This venue has a 340-seat capacity – no reservations accepted. Tickets will be distributed at the theatre, on a first-come first-serve basis, starting two hours before each performance.

    Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (July 27, 2012)

    This is a nighttime performance of the political drama CORIOLANUS as park of CSC’s 17th season of Shakespeare on the Common. The performance will begin at 8:00pm at the Parkman Bandstand on the Boston Common and has a running time of approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes. Note: This play may not be appropriate for all ages. Parental discretion is advised.

    Boston Harbor Islands (August 24, 2012)

    This is a free ferry ride to either (or both) of the two most popular Boston Harbor Islands – Georges Island (with historic Fort Warren and ranger-guided tours) and Spectacle Island (with a life-guard supervised beach and 5 miles of hiking trails).

    Free tickets for the Harbor Islands Express Ferry will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis at Long Wharf-North, 66 Long Wharf, in downtown Boston (near the Aquarium subway station). The ticket window will open at 8:00 a.m. The ferry leaves every 30 minutes starting at 8:30 am, with a 3 hour window to return. Each adult in line may pick up a maximum of 4 tickets. (There will be no special arrangements for groups of more than 4 to be on the same ferry). Tickets will be handed out for the earliest ferry, then the next, and so on, until all ferry seats for the day are distributed – last year, all tickets were distributed by 10:30 am.

  • Instant Beach House from Darby Road

    Instant Beach House from Darby Road

    My friend Ann told me about Darby Road Home Furnishings which features handcrafted new & vintage furnishings, as well as custom upholstery and accessories. The store is in Waltham, just a block down the road from Wolfers Lighting on Route 117.

    It’s one of those places where you want to browse … there are nooks and crannies full of wonderful furniture and unique accessories. I don’t know of an eclectic mix like this in the Boston area. It’s a little like Mohr McPherson but Darby Road is more European/ American style though there are a lot of nice Asian items there that I coveted.

    It’s that time of year to dream of a beach house. In my case, it’s a fantasy Pinterest board, but for others, this is the mad scramble time to get vacation homes ready for the summer.

    I thought it would be fun to take this fantasy beach room from Sea Cottage and see how Darby Road could recreate it with items in stock and ready to go. In fact, since they have such a large inventory, you can get great beach style in seven days, door to door! (Of course, this assumes your beach house is in Maine, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, the Cape, Narragansett or generally around the Eastern Seaboard.)

    image from Sea Cottage

    So we took this beach living room, and voila!, we recreated this look. Here’s a sampling of some fun beachy looks I found.

    Darby Road has a carefully curated selection of fabrics for custom upholstery. You can buy this linen covered armchair off the floor for $850 if you need Instant Beach House.

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    Darby Road, custom upholstery,

    If you have more time, you can add a pop of color or texture by choosing your own fabric on a wide variety of other upholstered frames that they offer. Armchairs with custom upholstery, from $500 to  $1200.  Sofas and sectionals starting at $790.

    Darby Road, custom sectional, custom chair, custom couch

    A Darby Road exclusive painted/distressed Swedish style bench $750.

    Large & unique selection of down filled pillows from $39 to $125.

    LARGE (40” X 32”) Coral prints @ $425 ea.

    Darby Road, coral paintings

    Zinc top dining table with old wood base, bring out the lobsters and gather the family round…$1750.

    Stop by to see how you can make a room in your house or summer cottage an instant beach house. The courteous staff at Darby Road would love to help you create your perfect space.

  • 82 Day Street: Renovation In Progress by Developer

    82 Day Street: Renovation In Progress by Developer

    TTL Development LLC is renovating 82 Day Street in the Auburndale Village of Newton. He also happens to be my husband so I have a little inside information.

    82 Day Street has views of the 3rd hole at Brae Burn Country Club (and shh! There is a great sledding hill directly behind the house as well!).

    His architect is Peter Sachs and he’s come up with some great improvements to the house including:

    • 2 car garage at ground level. The current garage is in the basement but the driveway is too slippery in the winter to actually use it.
    • Expanded and completely renovated kitchen. He’s thinking black honed granite and white cabinets like his previous project at 8 Araphahoe Street.
    • A new wraparound deck is going to be added off the back that make a nice entertainment area.
    • A new master suite will be added.
    The new front of the house will include an addition to the left for the garage.

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    Newton renovation, Day street

    The back of the house will include an enlarged deck.

     

  • June Happenings in Newton

    June Happenings in Newton

    We all know that June is the busiest month – end of school picnics, concerts, birthday parties and field trips to say nothing of portfolio mornings and graduations (and graduation parties, of course).

    Distract yourself with something fun and centering, like a yoga class with Bea Abascal at L’Aroma Cafe (Monday mornings at 9:30) or an art opening at the Newton Free Library.

    Possibilities in Conversation…Monotypes by Vani Chandra Sayeed – Exhibit open from June 2nd -28th 2012

    Opening Reception: Wednesday, June 6th, 7-8:30pm – Open to all!
    Newton Free Library
    330 Homer Street
    Newton, MA 02459
    617-796-1306
    www.newtonfreelibrary.net
    Vani Sayeed is a talented artist and designer and the Design Coordinator for Boston Magazine Design Home 2012

    My favorite bakery and coffee shop hosts new artists year round. Check out the newest exhibition.
  • Supernanny is Casting in Boston: You Could Be Chosen!

    Supernanny is Casting in Boston: You Could Be Chosen!

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    CASTING FOR AMERICA’S SUPERNANNY

    The hit parenting series AMERICA’S SUPERNANNY is currently casting families for the next season of the show. The casting team is sending producers to Boston
    and greater New England to find families interested in receiving personalized advice for their unique circumstances.

    This season producers are searching for families with unique circumstances and challenges. Deborah Tillman has an extraordinary ability to identify and tackle the toughest issues facing America’s families today.

    Interested parents can call (877) NANNY TIME (1-877-626-6984) or e-mail  supernanny@ShedMediaUS.com for more information.

    E-mail the Boston Casting Team directly at: mbarry@shedmediaus.com
    Anonymous submissions accepted

    Follow the America’s @USASupernanny

     

  • Free Admission on Summer Friday Nights at The Discovery Museums

    Free Admission on Summer Friday Nights at The Discovery Museums

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    The Discovery Museums Announce

    Free Admission on Summer Friday Nights

                                              “Free Friday Night Fun!” is part of the Museums’ Open Door Connections program to expand museum access.

    Free admission every Friday night from June 22nd – August 31st

     

    The Museums will collect donations for the Acton Food Pantry

    The Discovery Museums are pleased to announce their Free Friday Night Fun! program for summer 2012, offering free admission to both museums on Fridays during extended evening hours.

    Each Friday night between June 22 and August 31, both the Children’s Discovery Museum and the Science Discovery Museum will be open until 8:30pm, with free admission beginning at 4:30 pm.  Families are invited to picnic under the stars and enjoy the Museums at night.  Visitors may bring a picnic dinner or purchase food from the Chef on Wheels grill.

    Free Friday Night Fun! is an important component of the Museums’ Open Door Connections program, which provides opportunities for those who face a variety of barriers—financial, geographic, developmental, or cultural—to experience the Museums.

    Free Friday Night Fun! is made possible by the generous support of MathWorks and Middlesex Savings Bank.  Additional support is provided by Emerson Hospital.

  • With Views of Brae Burn Country Club: Day Street Project “The Before”

    With Views of Brae Burn Country Club: Day Street Project “The Before”

    This is the “before” house that my husband is developing. This house is slated for completion in early Fall. With a view of Brae Burn’s 3rd hole, this house in Auburndale will have spectacular views, and is walkable to:

    • Peirce Elementary School
    • Warren Field with off leash dog park and tennis courts
    • Newton Wellesley Hospital
    • Woodland T Stop (Green Line on D Line)
    • Express Bus to Copley Square and Downtown Boston

    If you are curious about his work, here’s his  last house down the street.

    Newton renovation, Day street

     

  • Math Power! Open House at Green Planet Kids

    Math Power! Open House at Green Planet Kids

    Math is Power
    Math Power!
    What are your kids doing this summer?  Come learn about our Math Power! summer program.
    OPEN HOUSE this Sunday afternoon, May 20th @ 4:00 pm

    Please call us @ (617) 332-7841 to save a space for your family.

    Come play games, solve puzzles, explore logic and HAVE FUN!
    (If you can’t make it to the open house, stop by and pick up a brochure and registration form.)
    About Math Power!

    This fun and engaging program is led by Christine Moynihan, Ph.D., former principal of the Williams School in Newton!
    You don’t have to be good at math to enjoy this program. It’s all about having fun with numbers, learning to think creatively, and making connections in order to solve problems.
    The program will be offered at Green Planet Kids during the weeks of June 25th to 29th, and July 16th to 20th.
    Math Power is for students entering Grades 2 – 8.
    Morning session for Grades 2- 5, and Afternoon session for Grades 4-8.
    Green Planet Kids is located at 22 Lincoln Street in Newton Highlands. You can reach us at (617) 332-7841.