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Fun sing-along for all ages

What would happen if you held a sing-a-long and the whole town came?
Come to a participatory music-making event for singers of all ages and
abilities. Join songleader Nick Page and the Newton Country Players, Folk
Society of Greater Boston, Newton All City Honor choirs, the Newton Public
Schools Music Department, Silver Newtones, Zamir Chorale of Boston,
Newton Choral Society and Journey Songs. Admission is free, please
bring a donation for the Newton Food Pantries. Call 617-527-8283 for
information.

May 5th at 4:00 p.m.
Newton Cultural Center
225 Nevada Street.

Open Arts Day at the Arsenal Ctr for the Arts, May 4

The Arsenal Center for the Arts hosts Open Arts Day, a celebration of community.

Saturday, May 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
321 Arsenal Street in Watertown

The free open house features the diverse programming offered by the Center and its three resident companies – New Repertory Theatre, Watertown Children’s Theatre and Quilters’ Connection.

Throughout the day, there will be activities for the whole family: performances, live music, exhibits, demonstrations and workshops in art, theatre and more. In addition, every registrant will receive a ticket to be entered into a raffle for free theatre tickets or summer art classes.

For more information and a schedule of the day’s events, visit the Arsenal Arts website.

Jewish Cultural Sunday School open house, May 2

John the Boston Workmen’s Circle Center for Jewish Culture and Social Justice at an Open House for its Jewish Cultural Sunday School

May 2nd, 2013
Dinner at 6pm, presentation at 6:30pm
1762 Beacon Street, Brookline MA 02445

The Jewish Cultural Sunday School engages children grades K-7 in an exploration of Jewish identity rooted in Jewish culture and traditions of social justice. Through an educational experience based on both classroom learning and community building, the Sunday School curriculum emphasizes Jewish history, culture and progressive ideals that shape our identity and values as a people.

The Open House will provide prospective new families with an overview of our curriculum, along with a chance to ask questions of our Education Director and current Sunday School parents. Please also join us for dinner (provided) at 6pm before the presentation at 6:30. Programming for children age 5-8 will be available while parents are at the presentation.

For more information, visit the website or call (617) 566-6281

Newton Family Singers Spring Concert – The Tide is High

Get ready to dive into the warmer weather with the Newton Family Singers as they perform their Spring concert … The Tide is High.

Go with the flow, and join us for a program of tender, poignant and rocking water-inspired songs by an eclectic mix of artists including the Beatles, Lyle Lovett, Blondie, the Grateful Dead and the Indigo Girls.  Bring your family and come sing with us!

Sunday, May 5th, 4:00 p.m.
Memorial-Spaulding Elementary School Auditorium,
250 Brookline Street, Newton.

Tickets can be purchased online! Visit www.newtonfamilysingers.org or email us at newfamilysingers@gmail.com.

The Newton Family Singers are an intergenerational chorus and band celebrating family, community and American folk music.

Historic Newton News

The 31st Annual Newton House Tour
May 19, 2013, 12:00-5:00 pm
Volunteers Needed! Attend the tour for FREE!
Volunteers are needed (11:30 am-2:30 pm or 2-5 pm.) In return for service, all volunteers receive a free ticket. To volunteer for the tour please e-mail newtonhousetour@gmail.com.
Buy your tickets now online or call 617.796.1450

APRIL
Thursday, April 25, 7:00 PM
A CITY OF VILLAGES-THE 2013 NEWTON HISTORY SERIES
Shaped by the Train: The “Ideal Village” of Newton Highlands
How did Newton Highlands go from a collection of farms to a streetcar suburb of Boston? Did you ever wonder about the explosive growth of the village and the many architectural styles of its houses? Join Srdjan Nedeljkovic, president of the Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council, as he takes you on a journey through the history of what many consider to be Newton’s ideal village and learn about its past, present, and possible future. Cosponsored by Historic Newton and the Newton Free Library. At the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street. Free.

Sunday, April 28, Noon-4 PM
NEWTON SERVES-HISTORIC BURYING GROUNDS CLEAN-UP
Join community members in Newton’s day of service by cleaning up Newton’s historic Burying Grounds. Registration to volunteer at East Parish, West Parish, or South Burying Ground is available at www.newtoncommunitypride.org.

MAY
Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5, noon-5 PM
NEWTON COMMUNITY WEEKEND
Newton residents are invited to enjoy free admission to the Jackson Homestead and Museum.

Saturday, May 4, 3:00-4:30 PM
MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM
Join us for an afternoon of enchanting music-a combination of chamber music and solo works by Schubert, Siber, Britten, Dowland, and Giuliani- performed by New England Conservatory students studying under renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. Spend an afternoon enjoying beautiful music and light refreshments in an intimate setting. Free.

Saturday, May 18, 5:30-7:30 PM
HOUSE TOUR PREVIEW PARTY
The Preview Party celebrates the homeowners and the homes being featured on our 31st Annual Tour. Join us for sumptuous hors d’oeuvres and fine wines and get a sneak preview of the homes featured on the Tour. Individual tickets $125 each by advance registration only. Sponsorship opportunities also available; buy tickets online at www.historicnewton.org or over the phone at 617.796.1450.

Sunday, May 19, noon-5:00 PM
31st ANNUAL HOUSE TOUR
Featuring private homes that highlight interior design, architecture, and historic renovation throughout Newton, the House Tour benefits Historic Newton’s programming. Advance sale tickets: $25 for Historic Newton members/$35 for nonmembers. Ticket prices increase $5 the day before the tour, so buy now and save! Buy your House Tour tickets at www.historicnewton.org or by calling 617.796.1450.

Thursday, May 23, 7:30 PM
HISTORY BOOK CLUB MEETING
This month’s book selection is Choosing War: The Lost Chance for Peace and the Escalation of War in Vietnam by Fredrik Logevall. Recognized as a major work and a touchstone for any future discussion of the origins of America’s military escalation in Vietnam, the book exploits a wide array of new sources to explore America’s Vietnam policy. Well written and accessible, it cogently and systematically undermines the argument that America’s military escalation in Vietnam was in any way inevitable or necessary. The book club is free and open to all, new members are welcome.

Starting in May, enjoy “Sneak Peaks” of the new Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds: Thursdays and Saturdays, 2-5 PM. See the results of the building restoration, explore life in the different time periods and try out our games. Your input now will help shape the future of this museum!

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.

Learn about Girl Scouting at NewtonServes Day, April 28

Do you know of a girl who is interested in Girl Scouting? Bring her along as both of you help Newton Girl Scouts volunteer on “NewtonServes Day”, Sunday April 28. From 9:30-11:30am, Newton Girl Scouts will be completing an art project. From 12:30 until 2:30pm they’ll be outdoors sprucing up and planting.

You’ll both be working alongside current Newton Girl Scouts and leaders in a service project at the Newton Senior Center. It’s a great way to ask questions about scouting and to get involved in a meaningful way.

Please register at the NewtonServes link.  Once on the link, click on the red callout box for more information about this event and sign up instructions.