Arts & Culture

Newton Community Education

Location

457 Walnut Street Newton Community Education
Newton, MA, 02460

Communities Without Borders

Mailing Address: 
Same as above
Phone: 
617 233-6071

Location

295 Highland Avenue
Newton, MA, 02465
Email: 

psmith@communitieswithoutborders.org

Website: 

www.communitieswithoutborders.org

Organization's Mission: 
The mission of Communities Without Borders is to educate AIDS orphans and other vulnerable children, primarily in Africa, in order to nourish hope for a better future for them, society and the world. Our approach fosters building ongoing community to community relationships at the grassroots level in order to increase the quality educational opportunities for these children. We take groups of self-funded service volunteers each year to Zambia representing our U.S. community partners for two week work projects.
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
We are looking for organizations (religious organizations, businesses, schools, institutions, neighborhoods) who will make a long term commitment to support a community of AIDS orphans and their caretakers in Zambia. We now have ten such "U.S. community partners," three in Newton. We would love to come to your group with a slide show of pictures telling our story and showing the successes of our Zambian students.
Contact Person: 
Peter Smith
Number of people served each year: 
over 1000
Other information: 
Please contact me at psmith@igc.org or 617 233-6071 if you have questions.

Newton Symphony Orchestra

Mailing Address: 
P.O. Box 590540 Newton MA 02459
Phone: 
617 965 2555

Location

Performances at the Rashi School Auditorium
15 Walnut Park, MA, 02459
Email: 

office@newtonsymphony.org

Website: 

www.newtonsymphony.org

Organization's Mission: 
The Newton Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1965 with a mission: To provide Newton and the surrounding communities with fine music at affordable prices, close to home; to provide area volunteer and pre-professional musicians with the opportunity to develop their skills and play high-quality music; and to enhance music appreciation, promote cross-cultural understanding, and build community through outreach programs for students, seniors, and others.
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
Rehearsals on Sunday evenings generally, with occasional midweek rehearsals and Saturday and Sunday morning rehearsals on concert weekends. Other activities as posted. Office hours generally 10-6pm, but call first.
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
To apply for an audition fill in the web application at http://www.newtonsymphony.org/Orchestral_Auditions.html. To volunteer in the office or for concerts call 617 965 2555.
Contact Person: 
Letitia Stevens
Number of people served each year: 
over 1000

Balera | School of Ballroom Dance

Phone: 
(617) 969-2280

Location

105 Rumford Ave
Newton, MA, 02466
Email: 

lilia@baleraballroom.com

Website: 

www.baleraballroom.com

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
ADULT CLASSES: Call to schedule your own $25 introductory lesson today! KIDS CLASSES: Mondays at 3:45pm (ages 5-10) Tuesdays at 4:30pm (ages 11-13) Wednesdays at 5:15pm (ages 14-18) Classes start the week of September 14th. The 14-week series is only $140 per child. Enroll today! (617) 969-2280
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
Call to schedule your private lesson: (617) 969-2280.
Contact Person: 
Lilia
Scholarships available: 
No
Charge for services: 
Yes
Vouchers accepted: 
No
Transportation provided: 
No
Community Meeting Space Available: 
No
Number of people served each year: 
251-500

Charles River Wind Ensemble

Email: 

info@crwe.org

Website: 

crwe.org

Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center

Phone: 
617-558-6522

Location

333 Nahanton Street
Newton, MA, 02459
Email: 

membership@jccgb.org

Website: 

http://www.lsjcc.org

Organization's Mission: 
Get healthy and fit, learn new skills, meet friends and make connections at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC in Newton. The JCC is open to the entire community. From our expansive, top rate fitness center, summer camps and Early Learning Center preschool to our professional art studios and widely recognized performing arts programs, the JCC offers a wide array of programs for all ages. Fitness offerings include an indoor and outdoor pool, free group fitness classes, indoor track, premium locker rooms, expansive weight training and cardio areas, 20 personal trainers, private pilates studio, and highly successful onsite weight loss program. Children enjoy our Magic Ark Children's Series performances from national touring companies and our Jewish Theatre of New England and Boston Jewish Book Fair bring in nationally know entertainers, writers and performers.
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
Mondays-Thursdays 5:30am-10pm; Fridays 5:30am-6pm; Saturdays 7am-7pm; Sundays 7am-8:30am
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
For membership, contact 617-558-6411 or membership@jccgb.org.
Contact Person: 
Mark Sokoll, President of Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston
Scholarships available: 
Yes
Charge for services: 
Yes
Vouchers accepted: 
Yes
Transportation provided: 
Yes
Community Meeting Space Available: 
Yes
Number of people served each year: 
over 1000
Other information: 
The JCC is open to the entire community.

New Philharmonia Orchestra

Mailing Address: 
<p>New Philharmonia Orchestra</p> <p>PO&nbsp;Box 610384</p> <p>Newton, MA 02461</p>
Phone: 
617-527-9717

Location

225 Nevada Street
Newtonville, MA, 02460
Email: 

info@newphil.org

Website: 

http://www.newphil.org

Organization's Mission: 
<p>&quot;Music for All.&quot;</p> <p class="regtext">The New Philharmonia Orchestra of MA, Inc. (New Phil), founded in 1995, is a 75 member non-professional regional orchestra based in Newton and presenting performances in Wellesley, Newton, Natick and from time to time in Framingham and Boston. &ldquo;Music of, by and for the people&rdquo; [The Boston Globe] encapsulates the spirit of the organization.</p> <p class="regtext">From the outset New Phil&rsquo;s motto,<em> MUSIC FOR ALL</em>, has been our mission. The orchestra advances its mission by presenting programs of diverse repertoire of classical and light classical music for the enjoyment of audiences of all ages and experiences from a variety of urban and suburban communities. At the same time the orchestra strives to provide its non-professional players the opportunity to achieve a high level of ensemble performance not otherwise available.</p>
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
<p><strong>Upcoming Concerts:</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>&quot;Tragedy and Triumph&quot; Feb. 7 at 8 pm, and Feb. 8 at 3 pm.</strong></p> <p>New Phil presents music of Bacon, Prokofiev, and Tchiakovsky with special guests Jonathan Bass, piano, and the Rev. Howard Haywood of Myrtle Baptist Church. Performances are held at First Baptist Church in Newton Centre. 848 Beacon Street, Newton Centre.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>&quot;Special Sounds of Papa Haydn&quot; Mar. 22 at 3 pm.</strong></p> <p>The New Phil presents its final Family Discovery concert of the season. Join us as we take a musical journey through some of the music of the Father of the Symphony. Always a joker, Haydn's music is full of fun sounds and musical humor. After the concert, be sure and stay for our acclaimed Instrument Petting Zoo. Children of all ages can try out many of the instruments of the orchetra used by the musicians themselves. Performance will be held at the Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada Street, Newtonville.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>&quot;Austrian Artisans&quot; Apr. 4 at 8 pm, Apr. 5 at 3 pm.</strong></p> <p>Join the New Phil as we close out &quot;A Season of Energy and Passion&quot; with music of two great Austrian masters, Franz Josef Haydn and Gustav Mahler. Sure to be an exciting program, don't miss this great opportunity to hear Mahler's Symphony No. 1 &quot;Titan.&quot; Performances are held at First Baptist Church, 848 Beacon Street, Newton Centre.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>For more information, or to reserve seats, please call 617.527.9717 or visit www.newphil.org.</strong></p>
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
<p>For more information about our programs or to reserve seats, please call 617.527.9717 or visit us online at www.newphil.org.</p>
Contact Person: 
Rob Bradshaw, Public Relations Manager
Scholarships available: 
No
Charge for services: 
Yes
Vouchers accepted: 
No
Transportation provided: 
No
Community Meeting Space Available: 
No
Number of people served each year: 
over 1000

Suzuki School of Newton

Mailing Address: 
<p>Suzuki School of Newton</p> <p>PO&nbsp;Box 66022</p> <p>Auburndale MA&nbsp; 02466-0001</p>
Phone: 
617-964-4522

Location

225 Nevada Street Newton Cultural Center
Newtonville, MA, 02460
Email: 

contact_us@suzukinewton.org

Website: 

www.suzukinewton.org

Organization's Mission: 
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">The mission of the Suzuki School of Newton is to instill a love and respect for music that will enrich its students throughout their lives, and to promote early childhood intellectual, cultural and character development through the teaching philosophy of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki that incorporates musical instrument instruction, parent involvement and community performances.</span></p>
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
<p>Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.</p> <p>Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.</p>
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
<p>Volunteers can help with filling in as receptionist, answering phones, helping out with mailings, creating displays, or working on photo documenting of school events. Various events require help with set-up of the auditorium, putting up signs or setting up refreshments.&nbsp; Other volunteer opportuniities available depending upon other skills from previous experience.</p>
Contact Person: 
Ms. Sachiko Isihara
Scholarships available: 
Yes
Charge for services: 
Yes
Vouchers accepted: 
No
Transportation provided: 
No
Community Meeting Space Available: 
Yes
Number of people served each year: 
251-500
Other information: 
<p>The Suzuki School of Newton&nbsp;has approximately 300 enrolled students learning instrumental classical music on violin, viola,&nbsp;cello, flute, guitar, piano or harp.&nbsp; These music students also perform over 30 school and community events per year.&nbsp; SSN is located in the Newton Cultural Center, and this spring, as part of NewtonServes, the Newton Cultural Center will need volunteers to help continue to improve interorior spaces with a fresh coat of paint or putting up shelving.&nbsp; Next Fall, the Suzuki School of Newton endeavors to open a new half-day integrated arts preschool program.&nbsp; More information is available by calling the SSN&nbsp;office.</p>

Newton Symphony Orchestra

Mailing Address: 
<p>Newton Symphony Orchestra</p> <p>230 Central Street</p> <p>Newton MA 02466</p>
Phone: 
617 965 2555

Location

Performances at the Rashi School Auditorium 15 Walnut Park
Newton Corner, MA, 02459
Email: 

office@newtonsymphony.org

Website: 

www.newtonsymphony.org

Organization's Mission: 
<p>The Newton Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1965 with a mission:</p> <blockquote><span class="ital">To provide Newton and the surrounding communities with fine music at affordable prices, close to home; to provide area volunteer and pre-professional musicians with the opportunity to develop their skills and play high-quality music; and to enhance music appreciation, promote cross-cultural understanding, and build community through outreach programs for students, seniors, and others.</span></blockquote>
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
<p>Remaining Orchestral Performances in the 2008-2009 season:</p> <p>March 1st, 3pm a the Rashi Auditorium</p> <p>April 26th, 7.30pm at the Rashi Auditorium</p> <p>Chamber music at the Newton Free Library:</p> <p>Sunday February 15th at 2pm</p> <p>Tuesday April 14th at 7pm.</p> <p>Office hours: normal working hours, or by appointment</p>
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
<p>For tickets, email newsletter sign up, audition information, volunteering opportunities including board membership, sound and video clips, visit <a href="http://www.newtonsymphony.org">www.newtonsymphony.org</a>, or call the office: 617 965 2555.</p>
Contact Person: 
Letitia Stevens
Scholarships available: 
No
Charge for services: 
Yes
Vouchers accepted: 
No
Transportation provided: 
Yes
Number of people served each year: 
over 1000
Other information: 
<p>The Newton Symphony Orchestra is composed of about 70 musicians who meet regularly to rehearse and perform four or five concerts per year. The <a href="http://www.newtonsymphony.org/The_Orchestra.html">orchestra</a> has a reputation throughout the Boston area for producing exciting, high quality concerts. For each concert the orchestra is joined by <a href="http://www.newtonsymphony.org/Guest_Artists.html">guest artists</a> of international caliber; some from the Boston area, others from far flung places who are visiting as part of a wider concert tour, or who visit specifically to play with us.</p> <p>Our concerts can be seen regularly on NEWTV, on the green channel.</p>

West Suburban YMCA

Phone: 
617-244-6050

Location

276 Church Street
Newton, MA, 02458
Email: 

latanyaa@westsuburbanymca.org

Website: 

www.westsuburbanymca.org

Organization's Mission: 
<p>The West Suburban YMCA, located in Newton, Massachusetts, is a nonprofit community service organization made possible because of charitable donations, member support, and dedicated volunteers. We are devoted to the education, physical health, mental well-being and moral development of children, families, and communities. The YMCA strives to incorporate all its programs with the core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility. Founded in 1877, the West Suburban YMCA has over 13,000 members and program participants, and serves the communities of Newton, Watertown, Belmont, Wellesley, and Weston with day and resident camps in Newton, Wayland, and East Brookfield, MA. For more information, please visit www.westsuburbanymca.org www.westsuburbanymca.org</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
<p>Hours &amp; Holiday Info Hours Monday-Friday: 5:45 am to 10:00 pm</p> <p>Saturday-Sunday: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm</p> <p>Please check www.westsuburbanymca.org for current facility and group exercise schedules.</p> <p>Holiday Information We are open regular hours on most holidays with exceptions noted below.</p> <p>We will be closed on the following holidays in 2009: January 1 -New Year's Day&nbsp; May 25 - Memorial Day July 4 -Independence Day September 7-Labor Day November 26 -Thanksgiving December 24 -Christmas Eve (close at 1:00 pm) December 25 - Christmas Day December 31 -New Year's Eve (close at 6:00 pm)</p>
Contact Person: 
President & CEO - Patrick Palmer / Vice President of Operations - Mary Kern
Scholarships available: 
Yes
Charge for services: 
Yes
Vouchers accepted: 
Yes
Transportation provided: 
Yes
Community Meeting Space Available: 
Yes
Number of people served each year: 
over 1000
Other information: 
<p>West Suburban YMCA Awarded 2008 Non-Profit of the Year YMCA awarded Non-Profit The West Suburban YMCA was presented the Non-Profit of the Year Award at the Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce Annual Achievement Breakfast Tuesday morning, November. 25. Pat Palmer from the West Suburban YMCA accepted the Non Profit of the Year award from the Newton Needham Chamber of Commerce annual meeting on Tuesday, November 25, at the Marriott in Newton. The Newton Corner-based YMCA, which runs more than 100 programs and 50 group exercise classes a week, never turns anyone away due to inability to pay. Patrick Palmer, president and CEO of the YMCA, said that the effect the Y has had on the community has changed considerably in the last several years. The impact of our mission has grown so much in the last five years. We're touching the lives of so many financially challenged families. In 2007, 525 children and families received a total of $525,000 in financial aid.</p>