Arts in the Parks - Newton Pride Committee
Mayor's Office for Cultural Affairs

Linda R. Plaut Director Contact Director
Arts in the Parks/Cultural Affairs Phone: 617-796-1540

Current Resource Guide

Calendar of Events

Program Information Call 617-796-1540 for more information

Time for Partners
Music and Art Classes
Choose one day Mondays - Fridays, 9:30 - 11:15
Fall Semester: September 20 - January 21
Winter Semester: January 31 - May 27
$225 Newton residents, $250 Non-residents
Call 617-527-8283 to register

Playspace
October 19 - April 14
Season-long playtime in full-stocked art room, and large gym with riding toys, slides and balls.
$95 per family membership
$125 Non-residents
Call 617-527-8283 to register

Newton Youth Players
"Guys and Dolls" - Fall 2010
Mondays 4 - 5:30pm, Sept. 13 - Dec. 6
Tuesdays 3:30 - 5pm, Sept. 7 - Nov. 23
Thursdays 3:45 - 5:15pm, Sept. 16 - Dec. 9

"Peter Pan" - Winter 2011
Tuesdays 3:30 - 5pm, Jan. 4 - March 22
Wednesdays 3:30 - 5pm, Jan. 5 - March 23
Thursdays 3:45 - 5:15pm, Jan. 6 - March 24

"My Fair Lady"  - Spring 2011
Tuesdays 3:30 - 5pm, March 29 - June 14
Wednesdays 3:30 - 5pm, March 30 - June 15
Thursdays 3:45 - 5:15pm, March 31 - June 16

Art Smart for Kids
An Art History program for kids in Grades 4,5 &6
Mondays 3:30 - 5pm, Sept. 20 - Nov. 15 (No class Oct. 11)
Explore the History of Art from the Cave paintings in France to the drippings of Jackson Pollock, reinforcing the stylethey study with a hands-on project. $150.00   Call 617-527-8283 to register

Power Teens Yoga Classes
For ages 12 - 18
Each week provides dynamic and static movements, stretching and warm-up excercises, partner and floor exercises, and an intellectual component. Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30pm, Sept. 22 - Nov. 10
Saturdays 11am - 12 noon, Sept. 25 - Nov. 13
8 Sessions - $80
One-time introduction to Yoga for teens & adults, Sept. 20, 7 - 9pm - $20
Call 617-527-8283 to register

Opera Boston Comes to Newton
Wednesdays: 10 - 11:30am
Sept. 29, Oct. 6 & 13
For adults: An introduction to Opera survey course with Opera Boston lecturer David Collins. 3 weeks of lectures followed by an opportunity to attend Beethoven's "Fidelio"  by Boston Opera.
$39 per person (doesn't include 'Fidelio')
Call 617-527-8283 to register

Opera Boston for Kids

"Little Red Riding Hood"
One-act adaptation by composes Seymour Barab, performed by Opera Boston singers. Sunday, Nov. 14th - 2pm
Advance tickets $10/At door $12
Call 617-527-8283

Write Like a Writer
For adults: Four weeks of writing exercises for both new and practicing writers. Focusing on specific aspects of writing, including openings, developing characters, and using music.
Thursdays, 10 - 11:30am, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28
$60, $50 seniors
Call 617-527-8283

Behind the Scenes
For adults: Five week course with New Repertory Theatre's Artistic Associate Bridget Kathleen O'Leary.  Students will read and discuss "Boston Marriage", "Cherry docs", "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune" from New Rep's current season.
Thursdays, 10 - 11:30am - Sept. 9, 16, Oct. 14, 21, Dec. 2
$35 per person (Additional $10 per performance of a New Rep show)
Call 617-527-8283

Harvest Fair
Saturday, October 16, 10am - 5pm
Sunday, October 17, 11am - 5pm
Newton Centre Green, at Langley & Centre Streets

Saturday, October 16
Kiddie Amusement Rides
Scarecrow Decorating Contest
Prizes awarded in each time slot for funniest, most original, most likely to scare a crow! $10 per scarecrow.
Pre-register for a time slot at www.newtoncommunitypride.org or call 617- 527-8283 for information.

Sunday, October 17
Kiddie Amusement Rides, Food vendors, Face Painting, Sand Art, Craft Booths, Pumpkin Decorating (courtesy of Trader Joe's), WODS 103.3 Radio Street Team, Circle of Caring at Hospice of the Good Shepherd's "Big Feat" Memorial Walk, Gift of Life - Bone Marrow Foundation Drive

Green Solutions Expo
Green Decade/Newton Needham Chamber of Commerce
60 exhibitors and displays.  See schedule of green workshops on www.nnchamber.com

Main Stage Performance Schedule
1:00  Suzuki School of Music
1:30  Joanne Langione Dance Center
2:00  Energize Fitness Studio - Zumba Demonstration
2:30  The Silver newtones
3:45  Newton Youth Players
4:30  Dance Academy - Siagel Productions

Newton Cultural Center Open House - Free Activities
Saturday, September 11, 9am - 4pm
225 Nevada Street

  • 9 am  Baby Yoga, sponsored by Warmlines
  • 10 - 11:30am  Green Decade/Newton fun "green" activities for kids
  • 11am - 2pm  PlaySPACE, an art and gym space for children up to age 7 will be open
  • 11:30am Costumed performace invoking Newton resident Ellen jackson's 18th century life
  • 1:00pm Suzuki School of Newton hosts Sinfonia Open Auditions with Ben Peterson
  • 3:00pm  Ice-cream Social
  • 3:30pm Multi-Cultural Chorus

    Halloween Window Painting Contest

Saturday, October 30  -  9am - 4pm
Raindate: Sunday, October 31
$10 per child, grades 3 - 8
Register on line at www.newtoncommunitypride.org
Call 617-527-8283 for information

Tray Decorating Contest
New for adults!
Order an unfinished, wooden tray at www.newtoncommunitypride.org  ($10 per tray) and decorate it in any style or medium.  All trays will be displayed at the Chestnut Hill Mall October 23 and 24. Call 617-527-8283 for information

Tanglewood Marionettes - "Sleeping Beauty"
Sunday, October 31.  Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada Street Two shows: 1:00pm and 3:00pm
Advance tickets $8/ At door$10
Call 617-527-8283 for information

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