NEWTON
SETTI D. WARREN
MAYOR
SPRING 2017
Coming in Spring 2017 – A Celebration of the Vibrancy of Newton’s Cultural Life
Mayor’s Office for
Cultural Affairs
Linda Plaut, Director
Newton Community Pride
Ruth Barnett, Chair
PARTICIPANTS
AFP Art Consulting
All Newton Music School
All That Jazz
American Chinese Art Society
Artful Piano Project
Asian American Leadership Network
Boston Artists Ensemble
Boston Association of Cabaret Artists
Boston Ballet School
Boston Rhythmic
Cappella Clausura
Chinese American Association of Newton
Circus Smirkus
Commonwealth Chorale
Commonwealth Chorale Outreach Singers
Commonwealth Lyric Theater
CreationDance
Creative Steps Dance Studio
Crowes Pasture
Newton Festival of the Arts
@newtonartsfest
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Dance Currents, Inc.
Friends of the Newton Free Library
Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association
Green Newton
Highland Glee Club
Highland Jazz
Historic Newton
Hyde Community Center
Jewish Musical Theater Firelech
Joanne Langione Dance Center
John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club
Johnny’s Luncheonette
Lasell College
Lasell Village
Music for Food
New Art Center in Newton
New England Conservatory of Music
New England Jazz Productions
New Philharmonia Orchestra
Newton Art Association
Newton At Home
Newton Baroque
Newton Camera Club
Newton Chinese Language School
Newton Chinese School
Newton Community Chorus
Newton Cultural Alliance
Newton Family Singers
Newton Free Library
Newton Nomadic Theater
Newton Open Studios
Newton Senior Center
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Newton Cultural Center at City Hall
Friday, Feb. 3rd @ 7:30pm
Saturday, Feb. 4th @ 7:30pm
Sunday, Feb. 5th @ 2:00pm
Directed by Melissa Bernstein. The show follows a typical day in the life
of Charlie Brown, along with his beloved dog Snoopy and their friends. A
terrific family show, perfect for children of all ages.
Tickets: $15 adults/$10 students & seniors. www.newtoncommunitypride.org
Newton South Stage presents
“Commedia” Directed by Jeff Knoedler
Newton Cultural Center at City Hall
February 9, 10, 11 @ 7:30 PM
A high-energy love story full of hilarious hijinks told through Renaissance
Italian-style improvisation and larger-than-life masked characters.
$10 General Admission www.SouthStage.org
February School Vacation
Tanglewood Marionettes
“Cinderella”
Saturday, February 25th, 10:30am & 1pm
A classic fairy tale told with wit and style, featuring a
dozen lavishly costumed 30” marionettes and beautifully painted settings. Tix: $8 in advance/$10 at the
door. www.newtoncommunitypride.org
Newton Cultural Center at City Hall, March 6, 7, 13, 20, 27
Spelling Bee for Newton children grades 1 – 5. Children compete within
their own grade level only. 1st and 2nd place winners in each grade session
Register at www.newtoncommunitypride.org $10
SPONSORED BY
Pre-Bee Coaching Session, Sunday, Feb. 26
Grades 1 & 2 - 2pm; Grades 3, 4 - 2:30pm; Grade 5 - 3pm
SCHEDULE
Monday, 3/13
3:45 1st Gr.
4:30 2nd Gr.
5:15 3rd Gr.
6:00 4th Gr.
Monday, 3/20
3:45 1st Gr.
4:30 2nd Gr.
5:15 3rd Gr.
6:00 5th Gr.
The Newton Festival of the
Arts announces an Open Call
for submissions for an Outdoor
Sculpture Exhibition curated
by Ralph Helmick & Andrea
Foggle Plotkin to be installed
on the grounds of Newton City
Hall May 1 – August 1, 2017.
Application deadline is
January 23, 2017. Contact
www.newtoncommunitypride.
org/festival regarding the
application process or for
more information about the
exhibition.
Saturday & Sunday, April 1 & 2, 11am-5pm
Find fabulous fine art & crafts at locations all across Newton,
including at the Newton Cultural Center at City Hall.
Paintings, Jewelry, Prints, Photography, Ceramics and much
more. 180 artists. Free admission. www.newtonopenstudios.org
25th Annual Heartbreak Hill Road Race
Saturday, April 15, 11:30am - 3pm
One mile, up and down famed Heartbreak Hill
Who Can Participate? Youth 8 -18;
Adults 19 - 90; Wheelchair Athletes 8 -18
Family Walk 11:30am – Everyone!
This year only SATURDAY
Pasta/Pizza Party
Friday, April 14, 5:30pm
War Memorial Auditorium
Free to all registrants, Family & Guests $3/person
Sponsored by Whole Foods Market & Newton- Wellesley Hospital
REGISTER at www.newtoncommunitypride.org. First 500 registrants
receive free t-shirt and race medallion. Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd runners
in each category. In cooperation with John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club
17th Annual Newton Serves
10th Annual Spelling Bee
Tuesday, 3/7
5:30 3rd Gr.
6:15 4th Gr.
7:00 5th Gr.
Call for Sculptors
Newton Open Studios
The Newton Theatre Company presents
Monday, 3/6
3:45 1st Gr.
4:30 2nd Gr.
5:15 3rd Gr.
6:00 4th Gr.
Newton Theatre Company
NewTV
Nigun Chamber Ensemble
Nonantum Neighborhood Association
Olga Lisovskaya Productions
Paul Spiedel and Toni Lynn Washington
Pazzi Lazzi, Italian Renaissance Theatre
& Music
Poetry in Place
Pro Arte Chamber Music Concert
Rhythmic Dreams
Scandinavian Cultural Center
Selmadanse
Socio-Economic Development
Foundation of Boston Inc.
Suzuki School of Newton
The Conservatory at Highlands
The Paper Mouse
The Rotary Club of Newton
The Street | Chestnut Hill
Thillai Fine Arts Academy
Vietnamese American Community Network
Vietnamese American Community of MA
Waban Area Council
Waban Improvement Society
Walden Chamber Players
YCCA - West Suburban YMCA Center for
the Creative Arts
Willow Flute Ensemble
Young Talent Studio Lucky Ten
Zamir Chorale
Monday, 3/27
3:45 2nd Gr.
4:30 4th Gr.
A Day of Community Service
Sunday, April 30, 9am – 4pm
What is NewtonSERVES? NewtonSERVES
brings together volunteers of all ages to complete
tasks that benefit over 60 non-profit agencies and
City of Newton departments. Contact us to be a
team leader for a project in your village:
www.newtoncommunitypride.org.
Project leader registration begins on February 21.
On line volunteer registration opens on April 1
Who can participate? Anyone! Volunteers work in teams on projects
throughout the city. Celebrate a job well done with an ice cream sundae
at Newton City Hall at 4pm, sponsored by Cabot’s Ice Cream.
Caribbean Concert
Newton Cultural Center at City Hall, March 18
Music flavored with Caribbean rhythm, shake off the winter blues with
music to warm everyone’s heart.
Details at www.newtonartscalendar.org
One place to check for all Newton arts and cultural events. It’s free and
easy to use. Download it on your desktop and phone, and check it out!
For Kids 18 months - 6th Grade
TIME FOR PARTNERS
For children 18 months to 4 years, accompanied by an adult.
Art & Music classes every day with experienced teachers learning and fun and making friends.
SUMMER THEATRE: HALF or FULL DAY
A summerstock experience with professionals who specialize
in drama, music, scenery design and choreography. The
enriching program culminates in a wonderful musical
production. Limited to 30. Grades 2-6.
NEWTON YOUTH PLAYERS
Mark your calendars to register for the 2017/2018 season:
Fall 2017 – Anything Goes: Friday, Feb. 3, 7am
Winter 2018 – You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown:
Friday, March 3, 7am
Spring 2018 – Fiddler on the Roof: Monday, April 3, 7am
www.newtonyouthplayers.com
REGISTER ON-LINE:
Winter/Spring Session: Newton Cultural Center at City Hall
January 30 - June 2, 2017, 9:30-11:15am
Day Dates
M
Tu
W
Th
Fr
1/30-5/22
1/31-5/23
2/1-5/24
2/2-5/25
2/3-6/2
Art
Paula Gannon
Terry Curtin
Terry Curtin
Terry Curtin
Terry Curtin
Music
David Polansky filled
David Polansky
David Polansky
David Polansky
Paula Gannon filled
Summer Session: Franklin Elementary School
July 5 - August 10, 2017, 9:30-11:15am
Tu
W
Th
7/11-8/8
7/5-8/9
7/6-8/10
Resident
$100
$120
$120
Non-Resident
$120
$140
$140
Art Terry Curtin, Music David Polansky. Siblings up to 12 months free,
12-18 months 50%, Other siblings drop in $10, Guests, $25.
Register at: ActivityReg.com
Learn to Play the Ukukele
8 weeks – Newton City Hall – Grades 2-5
Teacher: Paula Gannon
Tuesdays, Jan. 31-April 4 $195
Uke 1: 1:15-2pm – Introduction
Uke 2: 2:15-3pm – (Student must successfully complete Uke 1)
Bring your own instrument or contact teacher for rental
Register at: ActivityReg.com
Fiddler On The Roof
(an adaptation)
Music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Mondays – Fridays: June 26 – July 14, 9am-noon
Performance July 14, 6pm
Franklin Elementary School, 125 Derby St., West Newton
$600 Newton residents, $700 non-resident
AFTERNOON PROGRAM
(follows Morning Theatre)
Imagining Beyond Horizons
Focus on creativity and spontaneity when students learn
to connect with art history while building confidence and
trust through group projects as well as individual endeavors:
clay, fabric, mixed media, collage, papier mache and more.
$300.00 Limited to 30
Mondays – Fridays: June 26 – July 14
Franklin Elementary School, 125 Derby St., West Newton
Noon – 3:00pm for Theatre Cast
Lunch, Outside Relaxation and Art, Art, Art
1:00 – 3:00pm for Visual Arts only
Franklin Elementary School, 125 Derby St., West Newton
NEWTON
www.activityreg.com
click on MA
click on Newton Parks & Recreation Dept.
click on Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs
click on Register for Programs
click on Time for Partners or
Newton Youth Players or
Afternoon Visual Arts
Newton Cultural Center at City Hall
Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs
1000 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton, MA 02459
617 796-1540
Fax: 617 552-7089
Linda Plaut [email protected]
Jeannie Smith [email protected]
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Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs
of Newton
@newtoncultural
COMMUNITY NOTES
Camp Fair - Newton Parks & Recreation
Sunday, January 29, 12pm – 4pm
Snow date Sunday, February 5
Newton North High School Cafeteria
Online registration begins the Wednesday after the
Fair. Visit Cultural Affairs booth and the STEM Discovery
Stations, featuring Mad Science, Brain builders, Legos &
more from 12 – 3pm. www.newtonma.gov/gov/parks
Newton Pride Beautification Committee
Opening in Mid-March. Join Newton Community Pride
volunteers for another year of continuing to develop the
All American Display Garden in Newton Centre, where
we plan to convert one area to a bee & butterfly garden.
www.newtoncommunitypride.org
‘The Sustainable-enough Garden’.
Tues, Jan 24 , 7 pm, Auburndale Community Library.
Join Rebecca Warner to share gardening ideas from her
book ‘The Sustainable-enough Garden’.
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SETTI D. WARREN
MAYOR
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