The Watertown Children’s Theatre presents “And Then There Were None,” October 26 (7pm), 27 (1pm) and 28 (1pm).
Enjoy Agatha Christie’s classic about a group of weekend guests who are summoned to a private island, only to discover their eccentric millionaire host is nowhere to be found. The guests each have a wicked past they’re unwilling to reveal – and a secret that will seal their fate.
Join Brookline Music School on Sunday, October 21, for this interactive and fun day of sampling several different instruments and enjoying live music by a world-renown faculty and outstanding students during the Lincoln School “Pumpkinfest.”
At our Instrument Petting Zoos (1:00-3:00pm at Brookline Music School), children and adults are given the opportunity to listen to and play a wide range of instruments, including woodwinds, brass, strings, guitar, piano, drums, percussion, harp and accordion. Students and faculty will perform during Pumpkinfest (12:30-4:00pm at Lincoln School). Free.
The Brookline Music School (BMS) kicks off its Faculty Artists Series with “Sempre Schubert” by the Thoreau Piano Trio with BMS faculty Paul Jacobs on piano, guest artists Susan Jensen on violin and Darry Dolezal on cello, both members of Esterhazy Quartet. Admission is free.
Saturday, Oct. 20, at 7:30pm. The concert will present a mix of chamber works by Franz Schubert (1797-1828). The BMS is located at 25 Kennard Road, Brookline.
The Faculty Artist Series features a colorful spectrum of musical backgrounds to include jazz, folk, classical and ethnic styles. More details on the BMS website.
Want to stand out in the crowd this Halloween? Learn how to sew and make your own costume at Hipstitch, located at 15 Spencer St. in West Newton (next to Cafe Laroma & behind West Newton Cinema).
More details, including classes and workshop info, is online.
The Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs is hosting an Indian Festival at the Newton Cultural Center on Saturday, Nov. 10th from 10am – 5pm. It is going to be a wonderful event showcasing many of the tastes, music, dance, games and crafts of India. One of the elements is a fashion show.
We are looking for Indian families who would be willing to show off the attire or costume from their region. The fashion show will take place at 3pm. Please contact Jeannie Smith at 617-527-8283 if you would like to participate. We would be delighted to include you.
Celebrate Fall in Newton at the 37th annual Harvest Fair in Newton on Newton Centre Green, at Langley Rd. & Centre St.
Saturday, Oct. 13, 10am – 5pm, kiddie amusement rides, sand art and face painting.
Sunday, Oct. 14, 10am – 5pm — something for everyone! Kiddie amusement rides, free pumpkin decorating, 150 craft booths, delicious ethnic and American food, the “Big Feat” Memorial Walk of the Circle of Caring at Hospice of the Good Shepherd, and live entertainment all day. Performances are by local dancers and musicians.
Visit the ‘Green Solutions Expo’ in the big white tent, with over 50 “green” exhibitors and displays. Free admission. More information is online or call 617-527-8283
Make your mark on Newton — be part of Newton’s first sanctioned Street Art Project!
Join Newton Highlands merchants and artists in creating the city’s first-ever Road Mural on Lincoln Street. Painters in grades 3-8 are needed to help our adult artists fill in eco-themed murals to highlight all that is “green” in Newton–and make the street more fun and safer for walkers!
Choose a one-hour time slot on Sunday, October 14, between 1 pm and 4 pm. All traffic will be foot only for the duration of the painting. Adult helpers welcome.
Sign up for a painting time on our website.
The Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs in Newton is hosting a series of Cultural Festivals.
The Indian Festival will be at the Newton Cultural Center on Saturday, November 10th from 10am – 5pm. It is going to be a wonderful event showcasing many of the tastes, music, dance, games and crafts of India. One of the elements is a fashion show. We are looking for Indian families who would be willing to show off the costume from their region. The fashion show will take place at 3pm. Please contact Jeannie Smith at 617-527-8283 if you would like to participate. We would be delighted to include you.
We have had a Russian Festival, we are in the early planning stages of a Chinese Festival for February 10 and a Latin Festival for March 23. We can plan these festivals more effectively with the help of families from these cultures and we would like to invite you to our planning meetings. Please join us at the Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada Street, Newtonville. The meeting for the Chinese Festival is October 16 at 7:45pm. The meeting for the Latin Festival is October 22 at 6:30pm. For more information, please contact jsmith@newtonma.gov or call 617-527-8283.
Celebrate Fall in Newton at the 37th annual Harvest Fair in Newton on Newton Centre Green, at Langley Rd. & Centre St. On Saturday, October 13, 10am – 5pm, there are kiddie amusement rides, sand art and face painting. On Sunday, October 14, 10am – 5pm there is something for everyone! Kiddie amusement rides, free pumpkin decorating, 150 craft booths, delicious ethnic and American food, the “Big Feat” Memorial Walk of the Circle of Caring at Hospice of the Good Shepherd, and live entertainment all day. Performances are by local dancers and musicians. Visit the ‘Green Solutions Expo’ in the big white tent, with over 50 “green” exhibitors and displays. Free admission. More more information visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org or call 617-527-8283.
Join other parents of 6th – 8th graders and a professional facilitator to explore the many changes that occur during adolescence, and how they affect relationships at home and school.
Discuss relevant topics such as promoting healthy choices, setting realistic limits and appropriate consequences; understanding when and how to negotiate; dealing with changes and crises (e.g., divorce); identifying risk factors for anxiety and depression; handling experimentation with sex, alcohol, drugs, and learning to “let go” while maintaining family connections.
Group begins on Tuesday, October 23 from 7:00-8:30 pm and runs weekly until Nov. 13. There is a $20 fee for the 4-week series (Oct 23, 30, Nov 6 & 13). Financial assistance is available for those who need it.
Sponsored by the Freedman Center for Child and Family Development and The Newton Partnership. Held at the Freedman Center at MSPP (Ground Floor), One Wells Ave. Based on past experience, we expect the group to fill quickly. Pre-registration required. Register at our website or call 617-244-INFO.