A sheet of glass everywhere

A sheet of glass everywhere

My daughter went out the door to catch the school bus this morning.  She was back five minutes later because she couldn’t walk up the hill.  She kept sliding back down the sidewalk.   My wife couldn’t drive her to school because the road in front of our...

What to get your sweetie for Valentine’s Day?

How about waffles and jewelry?  This notice just arrived in my InBox The Antique Mall at Echo Bridge (381 Elliot St) is having a special Valentine’s Sale on Saturday, February 4th!! It starts at 11Am and goes until 5 PM, and there will be a Zinneken’s Waffle truck...
That was odd – stories from your neighbors

That was odd – stories from your neighbors

Back in November, the Newton Nomadic Theater held its 10th Nomad Story Slam one Saturday night at Gregorian Rugs.  We invited anyone who wanted to come tell a five minute true story, about something that happened to them.   The theme of the night was “that was odd”...
Soup for Everyone!

Soup for Everyone!

Tonight (Sat Jan 21) at 6 PM everyone is invited to the FREE annual Highlands Soup Social.  The event features a selection of fine soups from local restaurants.   There will also be a roving magician there to entertain you. The annual event is sponsored by the Hyde...
Echo Bridge needs you

Echo Bridge needs you

Echo Bridge on the Charles River in Upper Falls is without a doubt one of the most beloved locations in the city of Newton. For the last eight years the footpath on the top of the bridge has been lined with a chain link fence for safety reasons.   A local group of...
Upper Falls is having a party ….

Upper Falls is having a party ….

… and everyone is invited! The Elliot St bridge over the Charles River has been closed down since last June.  It’s been a headache for neighborhood residents and businesses for these last six months.   The bridge is opening back up so the neighborhood is...
Arts in the living room

Arts in the living room

My wife and I had the most wonderful and unexpected night out last night – a fabulous night of poetry and music, just a mile or so down the road, in someone’s living room.  A few months ago, on a Sunday afternoon, I saw a great singer-songwriter perform in...
Nomad Story Slam on Saturday night

Nomad Story Slam on Saturday night

Come on down to Gregorian Rugs this Saturday, 7:30 PM for the 10th Nomad Story Slam.   These are great nights of storytelling inspired by the Moth Radio Hour.  Come to listen to wonderful stories, or if you like, come and tell us a story.   The theme of the night is...