Events for the Summer of 2009

Tuesday for Children   Thursdays for Children

1:00 PM-Free
Newton Centre Playground
Tyler Terrace off Centre Street
Newton Centre
(rain location-Mason Rice School)

Generously sponsored by
 

1:00 PM-Free

Ware's Cove, Auburndale
(rain location in adjacent field house)

Generously sponsored by
July 7

Drumming About You
with Bob Bloom

Everyone has a chance to sparkle and sway with an array of beautiful drums and percussion trinkets.

www.drumming-about-you.com

  July 9

Caravan Puppets

Delightful and humorous puppets & stories.

www.caravanpuppets.com

July 14

Wayne Potash

A master of kids music. Wayne combines a blend of fold, rock, pop and blues.

waynepotash.com

  July 16

David Polansky

Storytelling and music for a fun afternoon by Arts in the Parks Time for Partners music teacher.

www.davidpolansky.com

July 21

Benjamin the Clown

Trained with the Moscow Circus. A Master of Juggling.

http://www.benjaminthejuggler.com

  July 23

Gerwick Puppets

The absorbing story of "The Case of the Missing Woodpile".

gerwickpuppets.com

July 28

Judy Pancoast

A musician who entertains with sheer delight to capture a child's world ina humorous way.

www.judypancoast.com

  July 30

Philip Alexander

Catchy songs that get you singing, dancing and marching!

www.musicwithphilip.com

 

Dancing in the Parks

Wednesdays, 6:30 PM
Free-donations accepted

Bring chairs, blankets and your dancing shoes.

Generously sponsored by

July 22
West Newton Common

rain location Newton Cultural Center

Beatle Tracks

A tribute to the music of John, Paul, George and Ringo. An evening of musical memories.

www.beatletracksband.com

July 29
Pellegrini Park

(Rain location: adjacent gym)

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Bob Bachelder & Totem Pole Orchestra

Big Band sounds of the 30's and 40's from the orchestra made famous at the Totem Pole Ballroom at Norumbega Park

www.3swingintenors.com

Heritage Festivals

Sundays, 6:15 PM- 7:45 PM
Free-donations accepted
Newton Centre Green

Enjoy a festival of cultures reflecting the rich diverse heritage of Newton's population. Bring lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the end of a weekend on a high note. Cancelled in the event of rain.

Generously sponsored by
July 12

Black Sea Salsa

Armenian/Afro-Cuban Jazz

www.blackseasalsa.com

July 19

Three Swinging Tenors

Steve Marvin, Jack Alessi and Jim Porcella give an absolute knockout performance.

www.3swingintenors.com

July 26

Newton Chinese Language School

Diversified Chinese Arts and Culture

www.newtonchineseschool.org

Aug 2

Rumbafrica

Boston's premier African dance band.

Hotel Indigo citizens Bank Whole Foods Village Bank
First Commons Bank New England Development Hotel Indigo