Category: All About Newton

News, events, children’s activities in Newton, MA.

  • Barry’s Bootcamp Open Winter 2017 at The Street

    Barry’s Bootcamp Open Winter 2017 at The Street

    BARRY’S BOOTCAMP WILL OPEN WINTER, 2017

    Barry's Bootcamp Open Winter 2017 at The Street

    What has been dubbed “the best workout in the world” is coming to The Street. Barry’s Bootcamp is slated to open at the property in Winter, 2017 at 55 Boylston Street Chestnut Hill, MA, neighboring Bernard’s restaurant, Pottery Barn and lululemon.

    Barry’s Bootcamp first originated in Los Angeles in 1998, delivering The Best Workout in the World® to a legendary following, including A-list celebs, models and even Olympic athletes. Through its franchise business model, locals Dustin Martin and Brian Weller opened its first Boston location in Downtown Crossing in 2013.

    The studio’s signature workouts can burn up to 1,000 calories in just one hour through 25-30 minutes of interval cardiovascular treadmill routines and 25-30 minutes of strength training utilizing a range of equipment, including free weights, resistance bands, and medicine balls. Muscle groups and even workout segments vary throughout the week so that no one class is ever the same. The technique works to “shock” the body in the most efficient and effective way, improving students’ cardiovascular system, helping with weight loss and building muscle. World-class trainers lead the high-energy classes in a studio with dim, red lighting and a booming sound system.

    The location at The Street will feature a 50-person studio, fully stocked men’s and women’s locker rooms, and a customized Barry’s Fuel Bar, offering healthy smoothies, juices and snacks. Classes will be available seven days a week and offered at both drop-in rates, class packs and “academies.”

    “While we still have a build-out ahead of us, we’re looking forward to unleashing the red room on The Street in 2017!” says co-owner Dustin Martin.

  • Get Tickets for Urban Nutcracker

    Get Tickets for Urban Nutcracker

    “Hip-hop holiday fun… [with] enthusiasm and a sense of inclusive community onstage.” 
    -The Boston Globe

    Tony Williams Dance Center presents the 16th year of the Boston holiday classic, Anthony Williams’ Urban Nutcracker,December 16-31 at John Hancock Hall (180 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116). This modern holiday classic has been praised as “a Nutcracker with real soul” by Boston Metro. This year includes three special performances: an Autism sensory-friendly performance (Dec. 17) and an LGBTQ Night (Dec. 29), both designed to be inclusive and spread the joy of dance; and a New Year’s Eve performance on December 31.

    Get Tickets for Urban Nutcracker
    In 2001, local dance legend Tony Williams reimagined the classic holiday Nutcracker tale to become a Boston inner-city story with a neon-buzz, blending the rhythms of Duke Ellington with the classical music of Tchaikovsky. Annually, 150 performers – including professional ballet dancers – take the stage to showcase a broad diversity of dance forms starring the multicultural icons of Boston. Audiences will join heroine Clarice as she explores iconic Boston scenes such as Make Way for Ducklings, Top of the Hub, Chinatown, and the Boston Public Garden. The delightful story continues by following the magical journey of Clarice and her Nutcracker guide through classical ballet, tap, hip hop, jazz, flamenco, and more.
    All performances of the Urban Nutcracker will take place at John Hancock Hall
    180 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116
    Dec 16 | 7:30 PM
    Dec 17 | 11 AM (Autism Sensory Friendly)
    Dec 17 | 3 PM
    Dec 18 | 11 AM
    Dec 18 | 3 PM
    Dec 22 | 7:30 PM
    Dec 23 | 7:30 PM
    Dec 24 | 11 AM
    Dec 24 | 3 PM
    Dec 29 | 7:30 PM (LGBT Inclusive)
    Dec 30 | 1:30 PM
    Dec 30 | 7:30 PM
    Dec 31 | 3 PM
    All performances are approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes with one intermission.
    Ticket Prices: $25-$85; Discounts for groups of 15 or more
    MBTA: Green Line to Arlington, Orange Line to Back Bay
    About Urban Nutcracker
    The Urban Nutcracker celebrates multicultural Boston through a broad range of diverse dance styles. Produced by the Tony Williams Dance Center, the Urban Nutcracker harnesses the power the arts to unite diverse communities to be a catalyst for positive social change.
    Presenting sponsor of Urban Nutcracker is Adage Capital. Additional support is provided by Chobee Hoy Real Estate.
    About Tony Williams
    Tony Williams is a dance pioneer and retired international ballet star. Williams’ dance philosophy uses the arts to unite diverse communities in Boston, having had direct experience on how transformative the arts can be on young lives. As a young man, he gained access to Boston Ballet’s dance program and progressed to become their first African-American principal dancer. From there he danced with the Joffery Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and performed all over the world. When Williams retired, he returned to Jamaica Plain, where it all began, and opened a dance school. Not long after, he produced the beloved Urban Nutcracker which annually enjoys a successful run downtown. Widely respected as a progressive dance educator, Williams has won the Dance Teacher Magazine Award and Wheelock Family Theater’s Wheel Award. In 2014, he founded the Tony Williams Ballet and expanded his dance school to Concord, MA.
  • Wellesley Marketplace

    Wellesley Marketplace

    Fantastic Holiday shopping in a new location with over 200 artisans and vendors at the new Wellesley High School.
    The Marketplace is a retail favorite for those seeking unique art, handmade jewelry and gourmet foods.
    Sharon Schindler Photography will be there!
    Wellesley Marketplace
  • Emma Willman Nov. 30 and Dec. 4 at LAUGH BOSTON

    Emma Willman Nov. 30 and Dec. 4 at LAUGH BOSTON

    WHO: Comedian Emma Willmann
    WHAT: Originally from a tiny town in Maine, Emma Willmann exploded onto the Boston comedy scene in 2010. In 2011 she won first place in the Boston Comedy Riots and was featured in The 2011 and 2012 Boston Woman in Comedy Festival. From there she brought her high energy, deeply personal, and observational act to New York City, where she quickly moved through the NYC comedy ranks – making her national TV debut on Axis TV’s Live at Gotham in 2014.

    Willmann has also appeared in The 2014 New York Comedy Festival, hosted The 2013 Hoboken Comedy Festival, appeared on ComedyTimeTV, opened for Louie Anderson, appeared with Aziz Ansari and Donald Glover, and will be starring in two upcoming episodes of the popular TV show Deadly Affairs, on the Investigation Discovery Network.
    WHERE: Laugh Boston, 425 Summer Street, Boston MA
    WHEN: Wednesday Nov. 30th at 8pm and Sunday Dec. 4th at 7pm
    HOW: Tickets are $20. For tickets go here!
    All media inquiries to Kathryn Musilek: km@sharkpartymedia.com

    Emma Willman Nov. 30 and Dec. 4 at LAUGH BOSTON
    ABOUT EMMA WILLMANN:
    Emma Willmann is one of the New York scene’s fast risers. Her credits are excellent despite that she’s fairly new in comic years. In the past two years, she was featured in Just for Laughs New Faces, one of the 10 Funniest Women in New York according to Time Out New York, featured in Elle Magazine, recently passed at the NY Comedy Cellar, became a regular on SiriusXM Raw Dog, landing her own monthly show, appearing on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and will soon be appearing on a new show on FuseTV in October.
    Watch: Emma Willmann Perform Stand-Up on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert!
  • Cradles to Crayon Donation Drop Off

    Cradles to Crayon Donation Drop Off

    Join MB Associates on November 13th at the West Newton Neighborhood Club to help fill a Cradles to Crayons truck with gear!  
    Cradles to Crayon Donation Drop Off

  • ImprovBoston’s Family Show: FREE Code

    ImprovBoston’s Family Show: FREE Code

    Winner of the Nickelodeon award for Best Children’s Theater, Family Show dishes out laughs for adults and children every Saturday. Audiences consider us the “Pixar” of Boston Comedy. KIDS LOVE IT! Adults dig it, too.

    ImprovBoston's Family Show: FREE Code

    Our improv and music extravaganza is completely made up on the spot every week based on your suggestion. No two shows are alike. Best of all, children who want to participate have opportunities to be on stage and take part in the fun! Our show is ideal for family outings, birthday parties, and school field trips. The Family Show is fun for the whole family.

    Every Saturday, 4PM
    Best for kids ages 4-12.

    Free using the code FREESHOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-show-tickets-25249227118

  • BC Admissions Speaking at Newton Inspires

    BC Admissions Speaking at Newton Inspires

    What Do High School Students Share with College Admission Counselors?

    Boston College Admission Official to Speak at Newton Inspires Nov. 14

    David Weber, associate director of undergraduate admission at Boston College, will discuss the college admission process and answer your questions at Newton Inspires: An Evening of Ideas and Community on Monday, November 14. Now in its sixth year, this FREE event, brought to you by Newton Schools Foundation, gathers Newton residents for an evening of discussion with some of our community’s best and brightest.  While Newton Inspires is geared toward adults, we invite high school juniors and seniors to join us for Mr. Weber’s session about the ins and outs of college admissions and to enjoy other speaking sessions as well.  Go to www.NewtonSchoolsFoundation.org to register.

    BC Admissions Speaking at Newton Inspires

    In addition to Mr. Weber, this year’s program features headliners NPR’s Tom Ashbrook; MIT Koch Institute’s Tyler Jacks, Entrepreneur and Social Enterprise Philanthropist Dick Simon; 7NEWS Sports Director Joe Amorosino; Harvard Business School Professor Kathleen McGinn; Chef David Punch; and food writer Andrea Pyenson; along with more than a dozen other Newton stars. Space is limited so register early. The event is on Monday, November 14, 7-9:30pm at Newton South High School. Refreshments will be served. To register, go to www.NewtonSchoolsFoundation.org

    This year Newton Schools Foundation welcomes The Village Bank as our lead sponsor.  Newton Inspires is also supported by premium sponsors Chestnut Hill Realty, The Street Chestnut Hill and TripAdvisor.  For a full list of speakers and to register, go to www.NewtonSchoolsFoundation.org.  For more information, call 617-559-6120 or email info@newtonschoolsfoundation.org.

  • Holiday Pop Up Market Dec 4th at Common Ground Arlington

    Holiday Pop Up Market Dec 4th at Common Ground Arlington

    Please join us for a Holiday Pop Up Market at Common Ground in Arlington.

    319 Broadway

    Arlington, MA 02474

    Common Ground Pop Up Holiday Market in Arlington MA

    20 Artisans and Businesses will be showcased!

    Sunday, December 4th

    11 am to 3 pm

    Holiday Pop Up Market at Common Ground Arlington, Joli Savons

    Joli Savons: handmade * all natural * organic soaps and skincare products * for hypersensitive skin

    Holiday Pop Up Market at Common Ground Arlington, Bottle Branch Cards

    Bottle Branch: Botanical Artwork and Photography

    Holiday Pop Up Market at Common Ground Arlington

    Winslow Woodcraft: Handcrafted Wood Jewelry, Built Ins and Furniture

    Holiday Pop Up Market at Common Ground Arlington, Zeina Skaff Kahhale pottery

    Zeina Skaff Kahhale Art Studios: Painting and Pottery

    Brianna's Handmade Soap

    Brianna’s Handmade Soap

    img_3246

    Dagmarka: Upcycled Fashion Design

    Archana Designs: Jewelry and Leather Goods

    Julian Longstreet Jewelry

    Archana Designs

    Archana Designs: Jewelry and Leather Goods

    I Thought of You and Julia Cooks

    Julia Cooks and I Thought of You

    Black Walnut Fiber Arts

    Black Walnut Fiber Arts

    Bonprise Designs

    Bonprise Designs: handcrafted jewelry and bejeweled hats

    Ammi Joan Paquette Ammi Joan Paquette

    Author Ammi Joan Paquette: Children’s Books (she’ll sign books too!)

    Holiday Pop Up Market at Common Ground Arlington

    KuKu designs for little ones

    The Popover Lady

    The Popover Lady

    Alston Street Boxing, Zhen Ren Chuan Martial Arts Cnter

    Alston Street Boxing & Zhen Ren Chuan Martial Arts Center

    Arlington Dog Owner's Group (A-DOG)

    Arlington Dog Owner’s Group (A-DOG)

    The Halstead Farm: Walnut Shell Ink

    The Halstead Farm: Walnut Shell Ink

    Water House Wellness

    Water House WellnessArtisan massage therapy and acupuncture

    Colorful Name Signs by Beth

    Colorful Name Signs by Beth

    Hope Shines: Mixed  Media Artwork

    Hope to see you Sunday, December 4th from 11am to 3pm!

    Holiday Pop Up Market Dec 4th at Common Ground Arlington

  • Newton Family Singers Concert Dec. 11

    Newton Family Singers Concert Dec. 11

    Newton Family Singers Presents
    Happiness is Truth!

    Songs of heart, joy and strength for the young, the old, and the in-between.

    Come warm your souls with us and hear our most contemporary set to date.

    Featuring the music of Pharrell Williams, Sara Bareilles, Bruno Mars, Imagine Dagons, Alicia Keys, Coldplay, and more!

    Sunday December 11, 2016
    Pine Manor College
    400 Health Street
    Chestnut Hill, MA

    The Newton Family Singers is a 65 person intergenerational chorus celebrating family, community and American folk (and pop!) music since 2010.

    Newton Family Singers Concert Dec. 11

  • Turkey Trot: Support Newton Food Pantry

    Turkey Trot: Support Newton Food Pantry

    Support Newton Food Pantry during Turkey Trot on November 19

    Only two weeks until the prices increase for the 3rd annual Newton 5K Turkey Trot for the Newton Food Pantry. Register before October 31st! The 5K is on Saturday, November 19 at 9:00 a.m.  Kids one-mile fun run at 8:30 a.m.

    Find details, registration and volunteer info at www.newtonturkeytrot.com

    Turkey Trot: Support Newton Food Pantry