Newton Makes Top 10 Metro Regions in the U.S. with Most Tech Startups
… high-tech startups are being founded across the country, fueling local and national economic growth. While well-known high tech hubs like San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Seattle, Boston, and Austin still are important sources of technology entrepreneurship, we find that hightech startups are a pervasive force in communities throughout the country. Kauffman Foundation Research Series: Firm […]
New Art Center Fundraiser Ball
Party Packs & Tickets are selling quickly. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate art, support the New Art Center and party like it’s 1985!! What: New Art Center Arts Ball Remixed When: October 17th, Saturday 7:30-11:30 pm Wear: Music inspired by the rhythm of the 1980s. Dancing shoes and clothing from the 80s highly recommended! Who: Bring […]
No More Weeds in the Charles River Newton Area!
My thanks to Kay Khan who has managed to get funds to get rid of invasive aquatic weeds: “I am pleased to announce that $200,000 will be dedicated to the removal of invasive aquatic weeds in the Charles River Lakes District. $125,000 of that is from the $350,000 I was able to secure in the […]
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon at Wheelock Family Theater
How exciting! I just found out via the Paper Tigers Blog that Grace Lin’s book is a play here in Boston! Where the Mountain Meets the Moon at Wheelock Family Theater Tickets on sale now! Wheelock Family Theater will be presenting Where the Mountain Meets the Moon in the spring! It will be the New England premiere! The schedule […]
FC Barcelona Soccer Camp
Last week, my daughter and two other kids that we car pooled with from Newton attended the FC Barcelona Soccer Camp. I usually drove the return leg so I was able to hear about how the camp went. It was an unseasonably hot week, with the heat index climbing to nearly 100 degrees by the […]
Summer Selective Art Show at NewTV
Please save the date and join NewTV for a wine and cheese reception at the Newton Media Center on August 8, at 7pm. “Summer Selective” is a juried showcase of six talented local artists, organized by Newton Open Studios. The artists and the works have been selected by juror Kathleen Smith, Exhibitions Director at the […]
FREE Twilight Yoga in the Park on Tuesday!
Take yoga, to the whim of Well Within’s energizing yoga teacher Jill, sprinkle in some dwindling sunlight and shady trees, add some fresh air, a soft patch of grass and you have Yoga in the Park! This is a fun (and FREE!) opportunity to bring your yoga practice into the outdoors and enjoy the beauty of […]
Engine 6 Project: Low Income Housing in Waban Round Up
Here’s a round up of links on the Engine 6 Project which is housing for homeless people. Mayor faces heat for housing stance from The Boston Globe. With his reelection campaign underway, Mayor Setti Warren of Newton stunned some of his supporters and gave grist to his opponents when he came out against funding a […]
Hot Dog Throwdown at Whole Foods Newton
Come to a Hot Dog Throwdown at Whole Foods in Newton off Walnut Street! Celebrate with us from 11:00 am to 1:00pm on July 20th. $1 Hot Dogs- Let the teams top your dog! A July 20th Event- National Hot Dog Day! Help choose which team has the best hot dog toppings! Now that’s a celebration! Whole Foods […]
Summer Lovin’ for Animal Rescue League of Boston Adult Cats
Summer can be a tough time for adoptable adult cats. People walk in and are immediately smitten by an adorable kitten and often overlook many fabulous older felines! Please consider an adult cat. Animal Rescue League of Boston currently has 60 cats between the ages of one and five years. On top of that, they […]
