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Events for the Summer of 2011

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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
Village Bank
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July 12 Ben Rudnick & Friends

High energy, upbeat music

benrudnick.com
Double Vision   July 7 Caravan Puppets

“Around the World”

www.caravanpuppets.com
Caravan Puppets
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July 19
1:30pm
Robert Rivest

Comedy, mime
Trained with Marcel Marceau

www.rivestmime.com
Robert Rivest   July 14 David Polansky

Music and fun with our own Time for Partners teacher

www.davidpolansky.com
Jamie Lewis
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July 26 Double Vision

Juggling, performance artists

Double Vision   July 21 Big Joe & Friends

Unique and exciting story telling
Marcus Gale
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Aug 2 Wayne Potash

A master of kids’ music with audience participation

www.waynepotash.com
Wayne Potash   July 28 Stacy Peasley

Lively and engaging sign-along songs
www.staceypeasley.com
Stacy Peasley

 

Showcase of Teen Talent
sponsored by:
Newton Cultural Council
The Newton Cultural Council &
Newton Community
Pride

Thursdays, 6:00–8:45 PM
Newton Centre Green

Free
Cancelled in the event of rain

Showcasing the talents of local teens and young adults, featuring folk, indie, rock, and experimental Newton-based bands, accompanied by installation artwork.

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July 7


Plugged in Performers



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July 14
Awesome Express
Awesome Express
Spaceless,
Awesome Express,
Josh Harlow
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July 21
Awesome Express
Plumbean
Plumbean,
Johnny Fitzgerald
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July 28
Awesome Express
Fins,
Stone Cold Fox,
Aaron Davidoff
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 10 Bill & Bo Winiker Band
Famous big band, popular music
TD Bank
Sponsored by:

www.winikermusic.com
Winiker Band
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July 17 Koliba

Exciting Afro Pop band
hankus netsky
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July 24 Commonwealth Shakespeare

'Shakespeare on Love',
'A Shakespearean Cabaret'

www.commshakes.org
Commonwealth Shakespeare
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Jul 31 Tanglewood Marionettes

"An Arabian Tale"

www.tanglewoodmarionettes.com
Tanglewood Marionettes
Dancing in the Parks

Wednesdays, 6:30 PM
Free-donations accepted

Bring chairs, blankets and your dancing shoes.

Generously sponsored by
Village Bank

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Aug 3
West Newton Common
(Elm & Webster)


(Rain location: Newton Cultural Center)
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Blue Suede Boppers

  Aug 10
Pellegrini Park


11 Hawthorne St. Nonantum
(Rain location: adjacent gym)
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Westwood Swing Band
Roy Scott Big Band Westwood Swing Band
Newton Community Pride
Sponsored by Newton Community Pride
with support from:
The Mayor's Office for Cultural Affairs and
The Newton Parks and Recreation Department
City of Newton
Setti D. Warren
Mayor
Newton Parks & Recreation Mayor's Office for Cultural Affairs
Thanks to our Sustaining Sponsors
Cambridge Savings Bank Citizens Bank Foundation First Commons Bank First Commons Bank Whole Foods