Monthly Archives: May 2012

Guitar Lessons this Summer

My name is Dylan Grossman. I will be a freshman in the Fall at Emerson College, studying audio production. I have been playing guitar for seven years and producing music for four. I am looking for guitar students for the summer and have a unique and fun approach to teaching. As opposed to more rigid methods of learning instruments I encourage students to play around and follow their own interests. All levels and ages are welcome. I have a flexible schedule, and the first lesson will be free of charge! Please call or email me for pricing/scheduling or further questions. 617-276-2152 dylan.grossman@yahoo.com

Newton-Beijing Jingshan Exchange Program

Learn about the Chinese culture through the eyes of a teenager, or a teacher. Newton’s exchange program is in need of host families for the 2012-2013 school year. In particular, host families are needed for female sophomores, a male middle school teacher and a female elementary teacher.

Host families for students need not have high school age students, as families with younger children also make a great connection with the Chinese exchange students. The exchange group will come to Newton in mid-September and stay for 4 months, departing in mid-January. The exchange group will travel on the two long weekends, Thanksgiving and winter break.

Host families provide meals when the visitor is not in school, their own room (shared room with same gender is allowed), and treat the visitor as a family member. All exchange students attend either North or South while teachers teach at one of the middle schools or the high schools. They all make presentations at some of the elementary schools and all the middle schools. We ask host families to just be themselves and share their family traditions and American culture with their visitor.

For more information, or to make queries, please contact donna_fong@newton.k12.ma.us.

Would your family like to win an iPad?

Would your family like to win an iPad?

The John. M Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton and Honda Village are holding the Driving Creativity Contest between now and May 31st.  Kids and teens ages 2-18 are encouraged to create an interpretation of a Future Honda Vehicle on a piece of 8 ½ -11 sheet of paper. Winners will be announced at the Driving Creativity Gala Night reception on Thursday, June 7th.

All drawings should include the child’s name, parent’s name, age, and a cell phone number, and should be dropped off at the Boys & Girls Club of Newton or at Honda Village . The different categories include: Overall Winner, Best in Class for Preschool, Elementary, Middle and High School, Best Use of the Honda or Honda Village logo, and Honorable Mentions for creativity and realism.

Judging for this contest will primarily take place online on Honda Village’s Facebook page facebook.com/hondavillagema where the public can vote by “Liking” images. Entries can also be viewed in person at Honda Village after each is displayed. Judges are allowed to vote for as many drawings as they may like, but can only vote for each image once.

There will be various prizes for contest winners including an iPad, art lessons, art museum experiences for the family, a certificate for art supplies and a summer camp experience. For any additional information you can contact me at this email address or Jade Giacoppo at Honda Village at Jgiacoppo@hondavillage.com .

A Music Festival for Brookline

A Music Festival for Brookline

BROOKstock: Where 1969 Meets 2012

Friday, June 1, 2012 7:30pm

Ellsworth Theatre, Pine Manor College

400 Heath St. Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Brookline Music School ensembles and young emerging artists from Brookline will perform a variety of classic songs and original music at A Music Festival for Brookline, BROOKstock: Where 1969 Meets 2012 concert on Friday, June 1st at 7:30pm in the Ellsworth Theatre at Pine Manor College.

Brookline Music School ensembles will be performing music from 1969, the final year in an amazing decade of American popular music, one which laid the foundation for all that followed. Original music from Brookline’s most promising young bands, singer/songwriters, and composers will also be featured. BROOKstock seeks to contrast music from the 1960’s with music being created here and now by today’s young musicians. The similarities and differences between the two will, we hope, make for an exciting and entertaining evening of live music.

Admission is $10 general admission, $5 per student and all ages are welcome. Advance tickets can be purchased at Brookline Music School (25 Kennard Road, Brookline; 617-277-4593). For more information, visit the Brookline Music School website at www.bmsmusic.org or call 617-277-4593.

Brookline Music School ensemble students of varying ages and abilities will also perform two full days of free live music at Roggie’s Brew & Grille in Brighton on Saturday, June 2nd and Sunday, June 3rd. Immerse yourself in the presence of several talented young individuals, as they take the stage in an impressive Jazz and Rock show.

The event will take place in the Cavo Lounge at Roggie’s Brew & Grille (356 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton, MA 02135) on Saturday, June 2nd and Sunday, June 3rd from 11:00am to 8:00pm. Admission is free.

Local photographer – Tony Irving

Come see the work of local photographer Tony Irving, “The People’s Photographer.”
Tony’s work is known by many from his column, “The Roving Camera” featured weekly in the Bay State Banner Newspaper.

The exhibit is at the

Mattapan Branch Library
1350 Blue Hill Avenue
Mattapan, MA
02126

All are invited.

The Art of Musical Comedy

An afternoon program for students ages 7-13 at the Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada Street. Mondays – Thursdays, June 25 – July 12, 1:00 – 3:00pm (no class July 4th) $225.  In this exciting, new afternoon program, students learn what it takes to be a master of the art of musical comedy performance. Students will hone their acting skills with improv and theater games, used by such illustrious theater companies as Chicago’s Second City. They will learn to sing and dance their favorite show tunes, from shows ranging from “The Sound of Music” to “Wicked.” This will culminate, at the end of the program, in a Broadway-style cabaret performance of these songs for family and friends. Call 617-527-8283 for more information.

In-home Music and Voice Sessions

Plan a great summer by bringing the joy of music into your home. Next Level Up offers in-home music and voice sessions by accomplished and experienced musicians and teachers. We can provide lessons for the piano, guitar, violin, cello, saxophone, clarinet, flute, and bass guitar. Our instructors include current and former students and teachers from Berklee College of Music and New England Conservatory. To learn more, please email music@nextleveluptutoring.com or call 781-540-1123 for a quick response. Visit our website at www.nextlevelupmusic.com.

Fessenden Camp Session auction

Are you still trying to figure out what to do with your kids this summer?  The Lincoln-Eliot PTO is auctioning off two (2) -month-long sessions at Fessenden Camp. The value is $1,400-$2,350. There is not availability in every age group, but if you have a child who is the right age, you can send them to camp for a song.  The auction ends this Friday, May 25. Check out all the great items at http://www.biddingforgood.com/LEPTO

Fessenden Camp Session auction

Are you still trying to figure out what to do with your kids this summer?

The Lincoln-Eliot PTO is auctioning off two (2) -month-long sessions at Fessenden Camp. The value is $1,400-$2,350. There is not availability in every age group, but if you have a child who is the right age, you can send them to camp for a song.

The auction ends this Friday, May 25. Check out all the great items at http://www.biddingforgood.com/LEPTO