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FREE Family Day at Mass College of Art and Design Exhibition

The Bakalar & Paine Galleries at

Massachusetts College of Art and Design Present Spring 2016 Exhibition:

SELECTIONS

January 26 – March 5, 2016 – Free and Open to the Public

Free Family Day Event Saturday, February 27th!

WHAT:

Selections features the remarkable work of MassArt professors who are newly hired or returning from sabbatical. A venue for faculty to showcase their work, often in experimental directions or media, this exhibition is a perennial favorite. Representing all facets of the college, Selections highlights the work of MassArt’s multi-talented faculty. Exploring aesthetic, sociopolitical, cultural, and design issues, faculty members have developed a diverse range of works: from an affordable water pump for subsistence farmers and important statements on social injustice to sumptuous explorations of nature, enamel self-parodies, and collaborations with young rappers who perform interventionist critiques of art museums. Works on view include site-specific installation, photography, video, sculpture, painting, and works on paper.

Featured Artists: Suzanne Barnes, Ericka Beckman, Rick Brown & Laura Brown ’93, James Cambronne, Robert Coppola, Nancy Cusack, Lars Fischer, Matthew Hinçman ’93, Kofi Kayiga, Steve Locke ’01, James McLeod, Laura McPhee, Juan Obando, Juan Ormaza, Lyssa Palu-ay ’01, James M. Read, Irina Rozovsky ’07, Amber Davis Tourlentes ’88, Wojciech Wolynski, Joe Wood

WHO:

The largest free, contemporary art space in New England, the Sandra and David Bakalar Gallery and the Stephen D. Paine Gallery at MassArt host four curated exhibitions annually and also offer lectures and events that support its mission of education, accessibility, and being contemporary. Free and open to the public, the galleries are a venue for national and international art and serve as a vital cultural resource for the college, Boston, and beyond. Twice a year, visitors of all ages are invited to a special Family Day for interactive activities and art-making designed and guided by MassArt students, and the Bakalar & Paine Galleries’ staff illuminate the featured exhibitions. Located on MassArt’s campus at 621 Huntington Avenue, Boston, on the Avenue of the Arts.

WHERE:

Bakalar & Paine Galleries at MassArt

621 Huntington Avenue, South Building

Boston, MA

*accessible on the green line E train at the Longwood/Medical Area stop or by the 39 bus.

WHEN:

On View: January 26 – March 5, 2016

Opening Reception: Tuesday, January 26, 6:30-8:00 PM

Special Event: Family Day, Saturday, February 27, 2016, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM — Guests of all ages may drop in for a free, fun-filled day of interactive activities and art-making designed and guided by MassArt students and gallery staff to illuminate the featured exhibition. Materials and inspiration provided. Activities are best suited for ages 6 and up. Refreshments served.
ENTRY:

Free and open to the public.

Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday 12 PM to 6 PM and Wednesday 12 PM to 8 PM (closed on Sundays).
INFO:

See www.massart.edu/galleries, email galleryinfo@massart.edu, or call 617-879-7337.

January 8, 2016
Knitwear Pop Up Store offers free knitting classes

The Street announces the next brand to debut at The Pop-Up, its new concept devoted to celebrating innovative and locally grown brands. Perfectly timed to the winter season and the desire to bundle up in the coziest of styles, The Third Piece, a luxury knitwear line owned by two trendsetting Boston women, will take over The Pop-Up from Thursday January 7, 2016 through Wednesday January 13, 2016. The Pop-Up at The Street is located at 7 Boylston Street Chestnut Hill, MA. www.the3rdpiece.com;www.thestreetchestnuthill.com

The Third Piece’s full retail collection, offered in 12 beautiful colors, will be available at The Pop-Up. Women’s accessories and outerwear options range from hand-knit sweaters to infinity scarves to snoods to mitts. The brand’s signature piece, The Newbury, a hand-knit hooded cowl, and newly debuted, chunky, custom-made sweaters are bound to be hits. A just launched line of children’s outerwear, The Mini Me collection, will also be available at The Pop-Up. All prices range from $30-$398.

In addition to its retail collection, The Third Piece Pop-Up will introduce a Knit Bar and a variety of daily workshops. At The Knit Bar, knitters will receive on the spot guidance from expert piece-makers about any range of knitting dilemmas, while the workshops will varyfrom Knitting 101 to How to Make Your Own Designer Knitwear. Workshops come with yarn, needles, and a tote gift bag. Prices range from $48-75.

Thursday, Friday, Monday and Tuesday: 12-1pm
Thursday & Tuesday: 3:30-5pm
Thursday, Friday, Monday and Tuesday: 6:30-8pm
Saturday: 12-1, 3-4pm and 6-7pm
Sunday: 12-1pm and 3-4pm

January 7, 2016
Newton Teen Suicides Noted in New York Times article

New Jersey School District Eases Pressure on Students, Baring an Ethnic Divide

A packed Board of Education meeting this month at Grover Middle School in West Windsor, N.J., where a districtwide debate that often splits along racial lines is underway about the pressure put on students there to succeed.

The issue of the stresses felt by students in elite school districts has gained attention in recent years as schools in places like Newton, Mass., and Palo Alto have reported clusters of suicides. West Windsor-Plainsboro has not had a teenage suicide in recent years, but Dr. Aderhold, who has worked in the district for seven years and been superintendent for the last two and a half, said he had seen troubling signs.

The full New York Times article is here.

January 6, 2016
Valeo F.C. Selected as Academy Team

Valeo F.C. Selected to Join U.S. Soccer Development Academy

January 5, 2016
Newton Police: You’ve Got the Right to File a Complaint on a Cop

Once a year, Newton Police Department, in compliance with national accreditation standards, reminds citizens of their right to file citizen complaints.

Complaints against police officers may be made verbally or in writing. Confidentiality will be insured.

Complaints in writing may be hand delivered to a superior officer at the Newton Police Department, or mailed to Chief MacDonald at 1321 Washington Street Newton, Ma. 02465.

Citizens are also encouraged to commend police personnel verbally, in writing or in person. Compliments and commendations are copied to the personnel files of individual officers. All members of the Newton community are encouraged to call Newton Police Headquarters at (617) 796-2100.

January 3, 2016
Dance your way Fit through the Holidays!

Dance your way through the Holidays!

Happy Exercise for Adults, Teens, and College Students.

Holiday Special: First Class $10!

expires 1/15/2016

December 31, 2015
Dancing with the Stars: Live!

Following back to back sold out tours, Dancing with the Stars: Live! is taking its all new production on the road. Fans of Dancing with the Stars, ABC’s leading entertainment show, produced by BBC Worldwide Productions, will be given the opportunity to see their favorite stars dance live in Boston. The Dance All Night Tour is bringing a one-of-a-kind touring production to the Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre.

Launching this winter, Dancing with the Stars: Live! – Dance All Night Tour features a bigger cast than ever before including pro dancers Lindsay Arnold, Sharna Burgess, Artem Chigvintsev, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Keo Motsepe, Peta Murgatroyd, Emma Slater, Alan Bersten, Brittany Cherry and Jenna Johnson with more casting to be announced*. In this all new production, the dancers are freed from the ballroom to bring you a 90-minute action-packed live show. Audiences will watch exciting and romantic performances, from choreography never before seen on Dancing with the Stars, to some of the most memorable numbers from show.

Tickets for Dancing with the Stars: Live! – Dance All Night Tour are for sale. For up to date information and to purchase tickets, go to citicenter.org, call (866) 348-9738, or visit the Citi Center Box Office. VIP packages will be available through VIPNation.com, giving fans the chance to purchase premium tickets, meet and greet opportunities with the cast, exclusive merchandise and photo opportunities.

December 27, 2015
Newton Snow and Ice Control Plan

Dear Resident,

As we enter the winter months, I am writing today to share some useful information about our plan to address snowfall this year, and most importantly to get your feedback.

Last winter’s unprecedented snow challenged us all.

For the first time in our city’s history, we have developed a comprehensive Snow and Ice Control Plan, outlining all aspects of our plan to address snow fall.

By clicking here, you can view the complete plan, including updated maps of city sidewalk routes that our Department of Public Works is responsible for clearing.

We would also like to remind all residents of the expectation that sidewalks abutting residential property will be cleared within 30 hours of the end of a snow storm. Please do your part to help make our sidewalks safe and passable.

Lastly, if we are going to be successful in addressing snowfall this winter, we need your feedback. One of the most critical components of our operation is our 311 reporting system. Throughout the winter and beyond, we want to hear from you when there are issues that need to be addressed, and the 311 system is the best way for you to report issues to the city. To ensure that the system is working well for our residents, I ask you to fill out a brief survey on our 311 system by clicking here. Your input will be essential in helping us be prepared for the winter.

Thank you, and I wish everyone a Happy Holiday season.

Sincerely,

Setti D. Warren

Mayor

City of Newton, MA

December 25, 2015
Newton’s Third Annual Citywide Food Drive

Dear Resident,

Newton’s Third Annual Citywide Food Drive is underway and will run untilDecember 30. Last year more than 300 boxes of donated items were distributed to the four Newton food banks, and we hope to do even better this year.

You can donate the following items at more than 30 drop-off locations throughout Newton before December 30: canned fruit and vegetables, jarred pasta sauce, peanut butter, jelly/jam, ground coffee, tea, cake and pie crust mixes, baby food, juice boxes and bottles, vegetable oil, bar soap, toilet paper, toothpaste, and children and adult diapers. Items should be unopened and should not have an expired use by date.

On Thursday, December 31st, volunteers will gather at Newton City Hall beginning at10 a.m., to help sort and package the donations. All are welcome to help including children. For more information and a complete list of drop-off locations, please call 617-796-1540 or visit: www.newtonma.gov/fooddrive.

Food instability is not just a problem around the country but is here in Newton too. Overall about 7% of public school students in Newton receive free or reduced lunches, and, in five of our elementary schools that rises to 30% of the children. Our city has four food pantries that serve at least 1,200 families and individuals each month.

Please contribute anything you can to the food drive or provide a monetary donation. I appreciate anything you can do to ensure that everyone in our city has enough to eat.

Sincerely,

Setti D. Warren

Mayor

City of Newton, MA

December 23, 2015
Newton #315 for College Experience (#12 worst)
With college-application deadlines approaching and campus tours in the offing, WalletHub ranked 326 U.S. cities and towns that promise the best combination of academic, social and economic opportunities for students.

Here’s what Wallethub ranked the college experience in Newton, with 1 being the best, and 163 average:

315th – Adjusted Cost of Living for Young People
96th – Quality of Higher Education
217th – Cost of Higher Education
297th – Number of Nightlife Options per Capita
133rd – Percentage of Part-Time Jobs
198th – Brain Drain
42nd – City Accessibility
158th – Student Gender Balance
83rd – Number of Students per Capita

Newton ranked #315 out of #326

Top 10 Best College Cities & Towns in America:

10. Columbia, MO

9. Cambridge, MA

8. Austin, TX

7. Atlanta, GA

6. Pittsburgh, PA

5. Gainesville, FL

4. Provo, UT

3. Iowa City, IA

2. College Station, TX
1. Ann Arbor, MI
December 22, 2015