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33rd annual Shakespeare collaboration
As many of you know, 2016 is the year we commemorate 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare. Please come support your local high school students in the 33rd annual Shakespeare collaboration between Newton North and Newton South!
Romeo & Juliet, the iconic love story, taking place in the Little Theater at Newton North, has romance and swordplay that are not to be missed!
Tickets are on sale now at SouthStage.org and theatreink.net.
Performances May 12th, 13th, 14th, 7:30 pm
Newton North
Nurturing Minds presents TED Talk Speaker, Amy Cuddy
TED Talk Speaker, Amy Cuddy will speak about Presence: Bringing your Boldest Self to your Biggest Challenges. Amy’s TED Talk on “power posing” made her the second most viewed TED speaker in the world. In her new book, Presence, Cuddy explains the science behind these and many other body-mind effects.
Thanks to Amy’s generosity, all event proceeds will go to support Nurturing Minds and the SEGA Girls School in Tanzania which provides quality education to over 200 vulnerable girls, many of whom are orphans and who would otherwise not get the chance to attend school. Get your tickets now, this event is sure to sell out! Learn more and Purchase Tickets ($30 in advance / $40 at the door): www.charityauction.bid/amycuddytalk
May 24th, 7:30 pm
The Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown
For more information on Nurturing Minds and the SEGA Girls School Please visit www.nurturingmindsinafrica.org.
Historic Newton’s House Tour Preview and Tour
Historic Newton’s House Tour Preview Party at the home of Ruthanne & Joe Fuller, Suffolk Road, Chestnut Hill. Come and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, wines, and a sneak preview slide show of the House Tour.
Ruthanne, a long-standing Chestnut Hill resident, will give a brief talk on her neighborhood’s history. Ruthanne serves on the Newton City Council. These parties are always a great time, and we hope to see you. Sponsorships and tickets are available online.
May 21st, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Historic Newton’s 34th Annual House Tour offers the public a rare opportunity to look inside a select group of remarkable properties. The tour showcases outstanding historic preservation as well as creative modern interpretation and adaptation in a broad range of architectural and interior design styles.
The House Tour is an event not to be missed. Advance purchase tickets are available online. Proceeds from the Preview Party and House Tour support Historic Newton’s wide-ranging public programs and operations.
May 22st, 12 to 5:00 pm
Does your child love to sing?
Do you have a child that loves to sing? Join VOICES BOSTON children’s chorus for our 2016-2017 season! With singing at its core and training in dance and drama, VOICES BOSTON changes the lives of its children, building confidence, discipline, leadership and a love of music that will last a lifetime. Throughout its history, VOICES BOSTON has collaborated with internationally known ensembles including the Boston Symphony, Boston Lyric Opera, Boston Pops, Boston University Opera Institute, Boston Baroque, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras and Boston Early Music Festival. VOICES choristers perform a wide range of repertoire, from classical to world music, gospel to new music and present an opera every year.
They are holding auditions for placement on May 22nd. To sign up for a time or just learn more about the program, visit www.voicesboston.org or contact:
Kathryn DiMaria, 857-366-0034, kdimaria@voicesboston.org or Nina Pelligra,
617-735-0012, npelligra@voicesboston.org.
Boston Patio Playhouse is now registering for summer programs
The Backyard Opera Summer Program is open to students ages 12-18 who love opera, operetta, and classic musical theater. Camp session is July 5th – 15th, Mon-Fri, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
The Front Porch Players Musical Theater Summer Program is for students ages 11-18 who love classic and contemporary musical theater. Camp session is August 1st – 12th, Mon-Fri, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
During each two-week program students will receive training in voice, dance, drama, and backstage skills, while working on either an Opera Gala or a Broadway Musical Revue performance! No auditions necessary, and each student will be cast as a soloist. Both programs are located in Coolidge Corner, Brookline. Visit www.bostonpatioplayhouse.com for more information and to register today!
Summer robotics and coding camps
If you’re looking for ways to energize your children’s summer routines and give them an edge in the classroom in the fall, you’ve got great options with Sylvan’s STEM camps!
Robotics and Coding Camps
$225 Half Day, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm or 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
$399 Full Day, 9:30 am- 4:30 pm
Grades 1-3
July 18th- 22nd or August 8th- 12th
Grades 4-6
July 11th- 15th or August 1st-5th
These unique fun and educational robotics/coding camps fill up fast, so register today to hold your spot! Call 617-264-4150 or email Brookline.MA@sylvanlearning.com
Sylvan Learning
1626 Beacon Street
Brookline
Summer Art Workshops
Newton artist and resident, teacher at Lasell College will be having summer art workshops for High School students in a facility located in Newton. For more information, please see the flyer.
Become a Diller Teen Fellow
The Diller Teen Fellows is an international youth leadership program for 10th and 11th grade students currently available in 26 cities in North America, South Africa, Australia and Israel. In Boston, the program is administered by the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston. Twenty Boston area Jewish teens – the JCC Boston Diller Teen Fellows – are selected based on leadership aptitude, commitment to Jewish learning, interest in exploring their connection to Israel and passion for community service.
The Fellowship year runs from September 2016 to December 2017 and includes 12 Sunday afternoon workshops, three weekend retreats, two overnight experiences, 10-day hosting of a Diller Teen Fellow from Haifa in the spring, and a three-week summer seminar in Israel. Applicants must be current 9th or 10th graders (10th or 11th graders in fall of 2016).
Two information sessions will take place on May 1st and May 24th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center, 333 Nahanton Street, Newton. To register for one of the sessions, visit www.bostonjcc.org/diller. To learn more, contact teens@jccgb.org or 617-558-6512.
Mind Reader coming to Newton this Friday!
Mentalist and Mind Reader Christopher Grace will be giving a special performance for middleschoolers, highschoolers and parents.
Over the last fifteen years, Boston-based entertainer Christopher Grace has made his way around the country performing for some of the largest corporations, colleges and the most intimate of private parties. He’s a favorite among some well known celebrities and has made guest appearances at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood! Now he’s coming to Newton to share his intense mind reading and mentalism performance! Do you want to experience:
- Mind blowing feats of mental dexterity and psychological manipulation!
- 100% clean material, suitable for ages 12+
- An incredibly immersive demonstration of “psychic” entertainment. You may be part of the show!
- A truly fun night out with one of the country’s most popular mind readers!
Don’t miss this amazing performance. Check out his website: christophergracelive.com then get your tickets at: http://oakhillpto.seatyourself.biz. Running time: 60+ minutes. Two different seat types available: Lower level reserved seats for $15.00 and Upper level general admission for $12.00.
May 6th, 7:30 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm)
Newton South High School (auditorium)