Newton Calendar for July, 2004

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Sunday, July 4: Newton Celebrates Independence Day!.
Tuesday, July 6, at 1:30 p.m.: The Farmers' Market opens for the summer (until October 26)
Thursday, July 8, at 1:00 p.m.: Peter Gross
Magic and comedy for a high energy show that is fresh and exciting.
At Ware's Cove: part of the Thursday Children's Performance series.
Saturday, July 10:
- at 10:00 p.m.: Walking Tour of Newton Centre.
  Newton Centre became the seat of local government when, in 1714, the land at the corner of Centre and Homer Streets was found to be the geographic center of town. In 1721 the meetinghouse was moved to Newton Centre, and a militia training field was established.
  Meet at the corner of Langley Road and Centre Street. Parking is available in the adjacent Newton Centre Public Lot. Free.
  Co-sponsored by the Newton History Museum and the Mayors Office of Cultural Affairs.
- Newton Community Days at the Newton History Museum at the Jackson Homestead. Free admission.
Sunday, July 11:
- at 10:30 a.m.: "The Wellspring of Marriage -- How Judaism Enhances Love, Sensitivity, and Communication in the Most Important Relationship of Our Lives". Presented by Nechama Prus at Beth Menachem Chabad, 229 Dedham St., Newton.
  The program includes a lecture and a video about Jewish marriage, and will be followed by a tour of the Western Well, the new Natick mikve. For information or RSVP, please contact BethMenachemChabad@comcast.net or 617-969-1170.
- all day: Newton Community Days at the Newton History Museum at the Jackson Homestead. Free admission.
- at 6:15 p.m.: Myrtle Baptist Church 130th Anniversary Celebration with The LoveTones -- Acapella men's group of Motown and Gospel Singing. Part of the Sunday Evening Heritage Festival at the Newton Centre Green.
Tuesday, July 13, at 6:45 p.m. (note special time and special price: $6.00 for all tickets!) Teddy Bear's Picnic With Gary Rosen
Bring teddy bears and join Gary and his live dancing teddy for an evening of family fun!
Part of the Tuesday Folk Festivals at the Newton History Museum at the Jackson Homestead series.
Wednesday, July 14, at 1:p.m.: Wayne Potash.
Familiar songs with delightful guitar playing and interaction.
At the Newton Centre Playground. Part of the Wednesday Children's Performance series.
Thursday, July 15, at 1:p.m.: Benjamin the Clown
Trained by the famous Moscow Circus, Benjamin brings a sense of humor and timing all his own.
At Pellegrini Park Watertown St. (Rt. 16), take right on Hawthorne St. (rain location in adjacent gym)
Part of the Thursday Children's Performance series.
Sunday, July 18, at 6:15 p.m.: Zaitchik Bros..
Outstanding vocals and dance music from the Swing Era, Motown and Rock'n'Roll. Part of the Sunday Evening Heritage Festival at the Newton Centre Green.
Monday, July 19, at 6:30 p.m.: John Burrows and the Cocabanana Band
Images of the Caribbean makes one move and sway to the ocean rhythms. Audience becomes part of the rhythm section.
Location: Russell J. Halloran Field near Gath Pool (256 Albemarle Rd) (Rain Location at Horace Mann School at end of field)
Part of the new Family Concert Series
Tuesday, July 20, at 7:15 p.m. Bill Staines
Bill's singing and effortlessly rich guitar playing reveal a literate writer with a talent for turning American still lifes into moving pictures.
Part of the Tuesday Folk Festivals at the Newton History Museum at the Jackson Homestead series. Tickets: Adults $6.00, Seniors $4.00, Children (12 & under) $2.00.
Wednesday, July 21, at 1:p.m.: Marcus Gale.
Sing, dance, jump and wiggle!
At the Newton Centre Playground. Part of the Wednesday Children's Performance series.
Thursday, July 22, at 1:00 p.m.: ZOLA
Delights and enriches with song and dance, stories and puppets.
At Ware's Cove: part of the Thursday Children's Performance series.
Sunday, July 25, at 6:15 p.m.: Black Sea Salsa.
Armenian and Afro-Cuban blend. Mambo, Armenian line dance and a little bump and grind! Part of the Sunday Evening Heritage Festival at the Newton Centre Green.
Monday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m.: Dana
On tour from Washington State, Dana returns with her dynamic and energetic country, pop, jazz and rock concert.
Location: Ware's Cove, West Pine Street, Auburndale West on Comm. Ave.(Rt. 30) right on Melrose, left on West Pine
Part of the new Family Concert Series
Tuesday, July 27, at 7:15 p.m.: New Folk Festival
Meet and listen to the exciting new and upcoming performers on the folk scene: Matt & Shannon Heaton and Halali with Brian O Donovan of WGBH 89.7's A Celtic Sojurn as Master of Ceremonies.
Part of the Tuesday Folk Festivals at the Newton History Museum at the Jackson Homestead series. Tickets: Adults $6.00, Seniors $4.00, Children (12 & under) $2.00.
Wednesday, July 28, at 1:p.m.: Gerwick Puppets
-- and The Mystery of The Missing Woodpile.
At the Newton Centre Playground. Part of the Wednesday Children's Performance series.
Thursday, July 29, at 1:00 p.m.: Magpie Puppets
Eeyore's Birthday -- based on the A. A. Milne Winnie-the-Pooh story.
At Ware's Cove: part of the Thursday Children's Performance series.

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