Support Boys and Girls Club Through Fight Night!
Please come and support my boxing gym, Nonantum Boxing Club, who is, in turn, supporting the John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club of Newton. Nonantum Boxing Club’s very own trainer, Raf Rivera, will be sparring! Rafael is a USA Boxing Level 1 Certified coach as well as a 2013 Lowell Golden Gloves Champion and […]
Talk Back: Racism in Thoroughly Modern Millie at NNHS
Thoroughly Modern Millie was offensive to me. White privilege denies me the right to feel the pain I experienced. Whether you are white or a person of color, if you were not offended by the musical, you have no right to deny another’s pain. That’s my takeaway from the Talk Back. Last night I reluctantly attended […]
Intergenerational Spring Fling to Honor Newton Senior Citizens
ASC (formerly called Athletes Serving the Community) sponsors Lunch and Show to honor Newton Senior Citizens. Newton Senior Citizens are invited to attend: Intergenerational Spring Fling Saturday, March 29 Newton North High School Noon to 3:00PM This special event, sponsored by Newton high school students who are members of ASC, will feature a luncheon and a variety […]
The Boston Globe Weighs in on Thoroughly Modern Millie
“When the movie starring Julie Andrews premiered in 1967, it was proclaimed “thoroughly delightful” by The New York Times and praised for its flapper costumes, dancing, humor, and singing. Forty-seven years later, a stage version of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” performed at Newton North High School is triggering a backlash from some Asian-Americans who say the […]
Whole Foods Walnut Street is Holding a Marathon Party!!
Newton Neighbors! We (at Whole Foods on Walnut Street) were so inspired when we learned 203 Newton residents are entered as runners in this year’s Marathon that we planned a party for you! We want to appreciate you and help you reach your goals. So, we’ll be giving away 10 $50 Whole Foods Market Gift […]
Create Healthy Habits at Home Seminar for Parents
With a focus on healthy eating, Healthy Habits Kitchen is hosting an upcoming dinner and workshop in March entitled, “Create Healthy Habits at Home: Strategies to Help Your Kids Build a healthy Relationship With Food.” I’ve attached the full information below. Please consider sharing this with your readers and let me know if you have […]
MTI Advises How to Squelch Dissent for Thoroughly Modern Millie
I’m getting concerns from parents…..ugh. What exactly are their concerns or comments? Oh, there are Chinese members of the potential cast. AND in that the white slavery was sex related seems to be a lot of over sensitivity to a topic that is such a minor plot point. However, I squelched it by citing other […]
Loves Me Like a Rock Autism Benefit Concert
Daphne Romanoff is a singer with the Newton Family Singers. She writes a heart warming essay about what it means for her autistic son Ben to be a part of the Newton Family Singers in this essay. The Newton Family Singers are supporting AANE and the Autism Alliance of MetroWest in this benefit concert, Loves Me […]
Seeking Nominations for Newton Green Business Award
Chamber is looking to honor Newton’s and Needham’s green businesses The Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce is looking for nominees for its annual Green Business Awards. To qualify, a business must be based in either Newton or Needham and have 1) made significant progress in reducing energy, or other environmental strategies toward sustainability 2) or supplies green products […]
My Take on Thoroughly Modern Millie
I just returned from Thoroughly Modern Millie and I want to start by saying that the cast is incredibly talented and deserves much accolades for a well done show. The leads, particularly Maddy Waters as Millie Dillmont, Aiden O’Neal as Miss Dorothy Brown, Peter Diamond as Jimmy Smith, Kelsey Fox as Mrs. Meers and Will […]
