Announcing the grand opening of the Maestro Musicians Academy at the Young Israel of Brookline in Coolidge Corner offering expert lessons in violin, viola, and cello. Perfect for children ages 4 and up.
Stellar faculty with emphasis on developing the potential of every unique student. Parent tested, Child approved! Contact Artistic Director Daniel Broniatowski, D.M.A. at 857- 756-5230. http://www.maestromusiciansacademy.com
Saturday and Sunday, September 7 and 8, noon-5:00 PM
NEWTON COMMUNITY WEEKEND
Newton residents are invited to enjoy free admission to the museum.
Sunday, September 8, 2:00 PM
HISTORIC NEWTON WALKS
Newton Cemetery: A Good State of Forwardness
Did you know that the land that Newton Cemetery occupies now was once used for pharmaceutical and leather factories? Learn about how that industrial land was developed as part of the garden cemetery movement, and why it’s important as a green space today. Follow Archivist Sara Goldberg and Preservation Planner Katy Holmes on a walk through Newton Cemetery, featuring some of the cemetery’s most notable “residents.” Meet in front of the chapel just inside the main gate. Parking is available in the parking lot to the left of the chapel. Free.
Thursday, September 19, 7:30 PM
HISTORY BOOK CLUB
This month’s book selection is 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann. In this book, the author dispels myths about Indian life and communities before Columbus, describing the heterogeneity and sophistication of their cultures. The book takes the reader through a vibrant overview of centuries of Indian culture both before and shortly after Columbus lands in America. The book club is free and open to all, new members are welcome.
Sunday, September 22, 2:00 PM
HISTORIC NEWTON WALKS
A Remarkable Woman: Annie Cobb, Victorian Architect and Builder
Annie Cobb, a Victorian woman of some means but with no traditional education, became an architect-arguably America’s first woman architect-and builder in the newly emerging suburb of Newton Highlands. Join Laura Fitzmaurice to learn about Cobb’s unique story and her houses, dating from 1877 to 1903. Meet at the Corner of Forest and Chester Streets. Free.
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
Confronting Our Legacy: Slavery and Antislavery in the North: This new exhibition transforms the lower gallery of the museum into a three-dimensional learning center with hands-on activities and information about colonial slavery, the Underground Railroad, and local abolitionists.
An Architect Ahead of Her Time: Annie Cobb (1830-1911): Starting in the 1870s, Annie Cobb built 16 homes in Newton Highlands and exhibited at the World’s Fair of 1893 in Chicago. She was arguably the first woman architect in America, and succeeded in fashioning a career for herself in the male world of building in a time when women’s work was mainly limited to the home.
Newton and the Civil War: In celebration of the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, Historic Newton will be featuring a changing exhibit showcasing Newton residents in the Civil War. Also be sure to visit our new Women’s Fashions of the Civil War Era exhibit.
Peeking into Newton’s Toy Chest: The values and lessons toys teach us, as shown by the Historic Newton collection, are explored in this exhibit. Children’s attractions include hands-on toys and a model train.
Mapping a New Town: 1714-1874: Maps depicting Newton’s growth over the centuries are displayed; special activities for children are also featured.
Newton Salutes-Newton’s Civil War Soldiers and Citizens: Our city’s citizens participated in the war effort in many ways-from fighting on the battlefields to sewing undergarments at home. See their faces and learn their stories in this salute to Newton’s brave citizens from an earlier era
The Newton History Gallery: Featuring tools, furniture, clothing, and toys to illustrate the Newton of the past.
The Jackson Homestead and Museum is open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Tuesday through Friday, and Noon to 5:00 PM Saturday and Sunday.
If you need special assistance, please call 617-796-1450.
Registration for the Watertown Children’s Theatre’s programs has begun. Spaces fill early so act soon.
Auditions for fall plays will be held in September. Be sure to check the calendar for mandatory pre-audition information sessions.
Details on the fall programs for grades 1-12 are on the WCT’s website.
Summer offerings by Historic Newton include:
Thursday, June 27, 7:30 PM
HISTORY BOOK CLUB
In this month’s book selection, The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin, noted historian Gordon Wood debunks the mythology of Franklin as the quintessential American. In his marvelous and readable book, Wood shows how complex and contradictory Franklin’s life was: his preoccupation with becoming a gentleman; his longtime loyalty to the Crown; the personal character of his conversion to revolutionary; and his controversies with John and Sam Adams and with Congress. The book is a magnificent fresh version of Franklin’s life and reputation, filled with insights into the Revolution and into the emergence of America’s idea of itself. The book club is free and open to all, new members are welcome.
Saturday and Sunday, July 6 and 7, noon-5:00 PM
NEWTON COMMUNITY WEEKEND
Newton residents are invited to enjoy free admission to the museum. Celebrate the birth of our nation by re-visiting Newton’s revolutionary past in our “Newton History Gallery” and “Mapping a New Town” exhibitions.
Sunday, July 14, 2:00 PM
HISTORIC NEWTON WALKS
Crystal Lake: Resource to Recreation
From skating in winter to swimming in summer, Crystal Lake has been an important community resource for outdoor recreation. Did you know that it also provided much of the ice that kept local resident’s food cold before the refrigerator? Join local resident Lucy Caldwell Stair to hear some of the stories behind this beloved community resource, and add your own. Meet in grassy lot adjacent to the Crystal Lake bathhouse parking lot on Rogers Street. Free.
Sunday, July 28, 2:00 PM
HISTORIC NEWTON WALKS
Voices of Newtonville: A Village History
Explore the history of Newtonville from its rural beginnings, through its suburban development as a railroad stop, to the changes brought by the construction of the Mass Pike. Join Harvard graduate student and Historic Newton intern Tracy Lindboe as she leads us through the development of Newtonville using historic perspectives and narratives from past Newtonville residents. Meet at the Newton North High School Parking Lot at Elm Road and Walnut Street. Free.
In addition, current exhibitions include:
Confronting Our Legacy: Slavery and Antislavery in the North: a three-dimensional learning center with hands-on activities and information about colonial slavery, the Underground Railroad, and local abolitionists.
An Architect Ahead of Her Time: Annie Cobb (1830-1911): Arguably the first woman architect in America, Cobb succeeded in fashioning a career for herself in the male world of building in a time when women’s work was mainly limited to the home.
Newton and the Civil War: showcasing Newton residents in the Civil War. Also be sure to visit our new Women’s Fashions of the Civil War Era exhibit.
Help keep Newton children SAFE, STRONG & FREE by volunteering with the Child Assault Prevention (CAP) program. Training for Volunteer Prevention Specialists for the 2013-2014 school year begins the week of October 20 — mark your calendar now.
The CAP Program relies on trained volunteers to teach elementary students simple strategies to reduce their vulnerability to verbal, physical and sexual assault. Volunteers work in teams, led by an experienced team captain. Training is provided. This year’s training begins the week of October 20. Volunteer commitment is 4-6 hours per month, for one school year. 16 Continuing Education Credits available for MSW.
For more information and to set up a screening interview please contact Gail Sommer, Director, by phone (617.969.5906 x 143) or by email. Visit the CAP website for more information.
Parents and teens are invited to “Understanding the College Admission Process,” given by Lanita Foley, a certified educational planner and independent educational consultant with 15 years of experience in college admission and counseling at Stanford University and Phillips Academy.
Monday, June 17, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Newton Free Library in the Druker Auditorium
This FREE session will focus on the details and timeline of the application process, how to navigate financial aid requirements, and how parents and teens can collaborate on getting into the best school possible. Parents and teens are welcome.
Christine MacInally, founder of The Performance Factory and graduate of The Boston Conservatory, is offering a new and exciting program, “Broadway After School.” This high energy class will focus on musical theater and acting technique. Students will learn basic acting vocabulary while executing through skits, songs, improvisation and choreography. Students will have the opportunity to perform in a professional show at the end of the year.
SESSION 1: September 10 to December 17
SESSION 2: January 7 to April 22
TIME: Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Jackson Rd. (old Rashi school, right beside the Jackson School)
FEE (per session) $550.00 (Includes registration fee)
For more information, please go to http://www.performancef.com/ or contact Christine at 617.470.2937.
The Newton Partnership and Understanding Our Differences are honored to be hosting best-selling author Andrew Solomon in Newton on June 17th from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Newton North High School.
Solomon’s book Far From the Tree is a magnificent work about extraordinary families of individuals affected by cognitive, physical or psychological differences. Its focus is on parents who not only learn to cope with their exceptional children, but also find profound meaning in doing so. This thought-provoking book affirms the values of empathy and acceptance and is relevant for all kinds of parents and families. Books will be available for purchase and a book signing will follow the event.
Registration is required at http://understandingourdifferences.org/far-from-the-tree/.
Suggested donation is $5 at the door. For a preview, view this YouTube Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bWH0DD800I.
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Emerson College is offering a six-week speech and language therapy program to children and students, ages 3 – 12, in the City of Newton with documented need for services.
Supervised graduate students in speech-language pathology will provide individualized one-on-one therapy, twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning July 8th and ending August 14th for a total of 12 sessions.
All sessions meet at the Newton Educational Center on 100 Walnut Street on the 3rd floor. The fee is $375.00 for 12 one-hour sessions. Spaces are limited but applications will be accepted until the program is filled.
Applications are available from school speech-language pathologists or by contacting Laura Glufling-Tham, MS, CCC/SLP at Emerson College via email or by phone at 617-824-8318.
Every day, your child benefits from the exceptional Newton teachers and staff who motivate, educate, and inspire them to be the best they can be. Please support their efforts and honor their dedication to our children by donating to the 16th Annual “Honor Thy Teacher” Campaign of the Newton Schools Foundation. The Newton Schools Foundation supports teaching, learning and innovation in the Newton Public Schools.
The suggested donation is $25 per teacher or staff member. Donations are tax-deductible. There are several ways to donate:
· By check – Made out to “Newton Schools Foundation” and mailed, along with a note containing the name and school of the teacher(s) to be honored, to: Newton Schools Foundation, 100 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 02460
· By credit card – Phone the NSF office at 617-559-6120
· Online – Go to the NSF website, click the “Honor Thy Teacher” button and follow the instructions
We will notify staff and teachers of donations in their honor and publish their names in the Newton Tab in the fall. Donating to Honor Thy Teacher is the perfect way recognize Newton’s wonderful educators while supporting our schools.