Events for the Summer of 2010

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

 

1:00 PM-Free

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

Generously sponsored by
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July 6 Double Vision

"Pantomonium" - a hilarious mime theatre, circus illusion act
Moved to Mason Rice School
Double Vision   July 8 Gerwick Puppets

“Aesop’s Fables”

www.gerwickpuppets.com
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July 13 David Polansky

High energy, fun performance of children's’ songs
davidpolansky.com
  July 15

Jamie Lewis

A delightful, engaging singer.

www.kidscanjaime.com

Jamie Lewis
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July 20 Wayne Potash

A master of kids’ music with audience participation

gerwickpuppets.com
  July 22

Marcus Gale

Music and puppets for everyone

www.marcusgale.com

Marcus Gale
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July 27 Bonaparte

Captivating magic and fun from Boston’s Hottest Magician!

www.bonapartemagic.com
  July 29 Michael Zerphy

Clowning and fun

 

Showcase of Teen Talent

Thursdays, 6:00–8:45 PM
Newton Centre Green
Free
Angelina Zhou & Daniel Radin, Directors

Showcasing the talents of local teens and young adults, featuring folk, indie, rock, and experimental Newton-based bands, accompanied by installation artwork. Each evening highlights the programs of arts-based organizations, including Artists for Humanity, Zumix and Books of Hope.

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July 15
Novel Ideas
Magic Man
The Humming
Vitamin Seed
Magic Man

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July 22


Novel Ideas
Alice Howe
Alice Howe
Mia Friedman
Shai Erlichman

Mia Friedman
Mia Friedman and Family
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July 29
Novel Ideas
Max Alper
Miles Coe/Max Alper
The Craters
Psychedelic Family
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Aug 5
Novel Ideas
The Novel Ideas
Gabe Goodman
The Novel Ideas
Vio/Mire

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.
 

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July 11 Veronica Robles and Mariachi Quartet

The colorful and captivating music and dances of Mexico

www.veronicarobles.com
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July 18

Hankus Netsky – Klezmer & Beyond

Traditional to contemporary Jewish music

www.klezmerconservatory.com

hankus netsky
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July 25 Tom LaMark Orchestra

A celebration of American music

www.tomlamarkorchestra.com
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Aug 1 Rumbafrica

Boston's premier African dance band.
Dancing in the Parks

Wednesdays, 6:30 PM
Free-donations accepted

Bring chairs, blankets and your dancing shoes.

Generously sponsored by

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Aug 4
Pellegrini Par


(Rain location: adjacent gym)
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Roy Scott Big Band

60 years of classic Swing music

  Aug 11
West Newton Common


Elm & Webster Streets
(Rain location: Newton Cultural Center)
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The Red Hot Pokers

Roots Rock that's "rockin' and a reelin' with a whole lot of feelin'

www.redhotpokers.net
Roy Scott Big Band
Newton Community Pride
Sponsored by Newton Community Pride
with Support from:
The Mayor's Office for Cultural Affairs
Arts in the Parks, Newton Parks and Recreation Department
City of Newton Newton Parks & Recreation Mayor's Office for Cultural Affairs
Thanks to our Sustaining Sponsors
Village Bank Hotel Indigo First Commons Bank
Hotel Indigo Newton Wellesley Hospital New England Development Whole Foods