Category Archives: Events

Best-selling author Andrew Solomon in Newton

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.

Martial Arts Demonstration & Fundraiser, June 16

Calvin Chin’s Martial Arts Academy is holding its 2013 Open House on Sunday, June 16, and selling tickets to benefit the Helen Gee Chin Scholarship Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity.

The event will include lion dance, dragon dance, kung fu and tai chi demonstrations, and Chinese choreographed dance.

Sunday, June 16, 2013 1:00-3:00pm
Newton North High School (NNHS) Lasker Auditorium
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online.

Helen Gee Chin was the administrator at CCMAA for 15 years and a proponent of preserving the history and promoting the practice of traditional Chinese martial arts. The Foundation is a tribute to her life’s passion. The Foundation awards college scholarships to encourage academic achievement and motivate individuals to become serious martial artists. Last year, the Foundation awarded more than $10,000 in scholarships.

To buy tickets or to learn more about the Foundation, please go to www.hgcscholarshipfoundation.org

Wtaretown Children’s Theatre presents Disney’s Aladdin Jr

Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail! Filled with magic, mayhem, flying carpet rides, and award-winning songs including “A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me!” A cast of students in grades K-9 brings this Disney favorite to life. WCT’s Producing Director, Meghan Kenny, who directs this production, says “Exciting, Energetic, and Magical are three great words to describe this production. This cast really embodies their characters to bring the enchanting city of Agrabah to life and send the story of Aladdin soaring through the theatre.”

Tickets are $12 and are available now through WCT’s website at www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org or by calling 1-800-838-3006. For more information, visit WCT’s website or call 617-926-ARTS.

June 14 at 7:00 p.m.
June 15 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
June 16 at 2:00 p.m.

Charles Mosesian Theater
Arsenal Center for the Arts, Watertown

Call for Local Artists!

Newton Community Education would like to invite all Newton artists to apply for a display spot at this year’s Celebrate Newton crafts fair, to be held on December 8, 2013 at Newton South High School.

Celebrate Newton is an annual juried arts and crafts fair that honors the work of outstanding artisans who are residents of Newton or are in some other way connected to the city. Over 50 artisans display and sell their work at the fair; they include weavers, jewelers, quilters, potters, printers, photographers and more. Live music, food, and crafts activities for kids make the fair a wonderful, warm family event. Applications are available on our website www.celebratenewton.com.

This citywide event is sponsored by Newton Community Education, a self-sustaining arm of Newton Public Schools that offers a large variety of classes for both children and adults. Proceeds will benefit our scholarship fund and will help us to grow our program of course offerings.

Community Preservation Committee news

Updates on New Pre-Proposals: For overviews of the new pre-proposals received by the 1 June 2013 deadline, go to www.newtonma.gov/cpa and click on Reports & Presentations – Current Status Reports .

Summer CPC Meeting Schedule:

The CPC meeting originally scheduled for June 13 has been canceled.

Wednesday, June 19th, Auburndale Community Library (375 Auburn Street). The CPC will conduct Committee business starting at 7:00 p.m. Starting at 7:30 p.m. the Committee will discuss 3 pre-proposals from the Newton Parks & Recreation Department:

•Newton Highlands Playground (Winchester Street)
•Waban Hill Reservoir (Chestnut Hill)
•Farlow Park (Newton Corner)

Thursday, July 11th, 7:00 p.m., City Hall Room 222

•Durant-Kenrick Homestead , final project report from Historic Newton
•Historic Burying Grounds , pre-proposal from Historic Newton
•Museum Archives & Accessibility (Jackson Homestead)

Wednesday, July 24th, 7:00 p.m., City Hall Room 222

PUBLIC HEARING and possible funding vote on a revised proposal for additional design funding and construction funds.

Staff Contact: Program Manager Alice Ingerson, 617.796.1144 or aingerson@newtonma.gov

“Eat Right and Love Your Body” Workshop for Adults, June 6-7

“Eat Right and Love Your Body: Nutrition Solutions and Body Image Workshop for Adults” is designed for you to gain a greater understanding of how to meet your nutritional goals in a simple fashion and without deprivation. We will focus on developing a nonjudgmental attitude towards your body and learning to be respectful of the whole self.

June 6-7
8:30pm
92 Pearl Street, Newton Corner

Led by Stacy Schwartz, Nutritional Health Coach and Cybill Goldberg, LICSW, the participants will learn how destructive body thoughts can sabotage the success of eating healthy and self-acceptance. Participants will learn how to build a new relationship with food and their body. An interactive group setting will allow for all members to leave feeling better about themselves inside and out.

Pre-registration required: Contact Kristin 617-558-1881 x12 or via email

Father’s Day Run/Walk 5K

1st Annual Father’s Day Run/Walk 5K, a Run for Dads and for people who love Dads. A unique way to celebrate Father’s Day, a gift he will love and memories your family can treasure. Kids Activities—Free 30 yard dash for 2-8 year olds (sign up on race day), temporary tattoos, photo opportunities, spin the wheel and many other exciting activities.

Sunday June 16th, 9:00 a.m. event starts and finishes at Needham Junction, Needham

To register or for more information, please visit the webpage: http://have2run.com/events.php#everydad or call 857-205-2932.

Theatre Ink proudly presents: The Sixth Annual Playwrights’ Festival

Theatre Ink proudly presents: The Sixth Annual Playwrights’ Festival. Seven original plays dealing with serious, wacky, and inspirational themes. Student written, student directed, student produced. Directed by Peter Diamond and Kelsey Fox.

Tickets $7.00 at Theatreink.net. For additional information, please contact Adam at Adam_Brown@Newton.k12.ma.us or 617-559-6306.

June 7th, 7:30 p.m. and June 8th, 2:00 p.m.
Little Theatre, Newton North High School
457 Walnut Street, Newtonville

Theatre Ink Proudly Presents: Nitrous Oxide

Theatre Ink Proudly Presents: Nitrous Oxide, an evening of Sketch Comedy, directed by Ezra Dulit-Greenberg and Jack Reibstein on June 6th & 8th.

Tickets $7.00 at Theatreink.net. For additional information, please contact Adam at Adam_Brown@Newton.k12.ma.us or 617-559-6306.

June 6th and 8th, 7:30 p.m.
Little Theatre, Newton North High School
457 Walnut Street, Newtonville

Beautiful Creatures, Warm Bodies, Crafts & More at Newton Library

Beautiful Creatures Movie Screening, Saturday, June 1, 2:00 pm
Based on the popular teen series by Kami Garcia and Margie Stohl, the Newton Free Library will be screening “Beautiful Creatures” on Saturday, June 1 at 2:00 pm in Druker Auditorium The film is rated PG-13 and runs for 124 minutes. Open to ages 13 and up.

Teen Crafternoons, Wednesdays, June 5 and 19, 3:30 pm
Get creative on Wednesdays, June 5 and 19 at 3:30 pm in the second floor Teen Area of the Newton Free Library where we will be hanging out working on crafts. For more specific information on what we will be creating check the teen Facebook page!

Warm Bodies Movie Screening, Thursday, June 6, 7:00 pm
The Newton Free Library will be screening “Warm Bodies,” a zombie romance movie, on Thursday, June 6 at 7:00 pm in Druker Auditorium. The film is rated PG-13 and runs for 98 min. Open to ages 13 and up.

Teen Korean Cultural Volunteer Outreach: Music Performance, Sat., June 8, 2:00 pm
Come to the Newton Free Library on Saturday, June 8 at 2:00 pm for an afternoon of music and poetry provided by the students of the Korean Cultural Volunteer Outreach program. A group of teens ages 15 to 19 who work to spread Korean culture, they will perform children’s songs preceded by brief presentations on the background and cultural importance of each piece. They will also present the poetry collection which they translated and illustrated. The organization has donated Korean books to local libraries and published their first book last year titled When the Tiger Used to Smoke.

*Questions? Email Liz, the Teen Librarian, at teensATnewtonfreelibraryDOTnet or call the Newton Free Library at 617-796-1360. All programs are free and open to the public, parking is free. The Newton Free Library is handicap accessible.