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Friday, February 8, 2013

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Five Things You Need to Know This Weekend: Comedy at the Norwood Theatre and More

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Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Theatre District Productions presents its second installment of "Comedy Night at The Norwood Theatre" this weekend. Headlining will be The Godfather of Boston Comedy, Don Gavin. Also performing will be Jim Colliton and Norwood's own, Dan Boulger. The show will be Saturday at 8 p.m. Click here for ticket information. 2. Take a step back in time through the Decades at the Olde Irish Alehouse in Dedham tonight. Join in for music trivia, dancing, a silent auction, food, raffles and a cash bar. Dress in your favorite retro …

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Just an FYI, The Norwood Recreation Father/Daughter dance has been rescheduled for Friday February 15 at 6:30 pm.   more ›

Friday, February 1, 2013

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Five Things You Need to Know This Weekend: Carnival, Color Guard Show and More

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Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Join the fun today at the Elks Lodge for Cheryl's "Angel For Hope" Carnival. Enjoy a fun filled afternoon playing over 20 carnival games. There will be an abundance of prizes, popcorn, and cotton candy. All proceeds to benefit Norwood Circle Of Hope Foundation. 2. The Norwood High School Winter Guard Show will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. in the school's gymnasium. There will be 16 different groups performing. Cost of admission for adults is $8, for student and seniors $5. 3. Join the first ever "Reverse Scavenger Hunt In …

Friday, January 25, 2013

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Five Things You Need to Know This Weekend: 'Next to Normal', Pub Crawl and More

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Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. The MMAS Black Box Theater of Mansfield brings the award-winning musical Next To Normal - written by Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt - to the Norwood Theatre for three performances this weekend. The six member cast includes Sheila and Kelly Newton, Nicholas Paridiso, Steve Shannon, Nicholas Connell and Nathan Lamont under the direction of Kelly Warriner. Music Direction by Rob Goldman. Tickets are available by calling 781-551-9000 or visiting www.norwoodstage.com and prices are $23-$27. 2. A fundraising pub crawl will be held …

Friday, January 18, 2013

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Five Things You Need to Know This Weekend: 'Hamlet', Benefit Concert and More

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Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Norwood High School Drama presents an authentically comedic approach to Hamlet, William Shakespeare's tragedy, with performances at the Norwood High School's Paul M. Alberta Performing Arts Center on Jan. 18-19 at 7 p.m., and on Jan. 20 at 5 p.m. Tickets at the door are $5 students / $10 general admission. 2. There will be a benefit concert for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America Saturday night at 8 p.m. at the Elks Home of Norwood. Donation is $20. Enjoy three bands and more. This concert is presented on …

Friday, January 11, 2013

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Five Things You Need to Know This Weekend: Magic at the Theatre, Winter Farmers Market and More

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Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. On Saturday the Norwood Theatre will host master illusionist Lyn Dillies for one show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $23 and $25 for children and seniors, $25 and $27 for adults. The box office is open weekdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. and will be open Saturday 12-5 p.m. for day of purchases. 2. Jimmy Tingle Live will perform in the Norwood High School Paul M. Alberta Performing Arts Center Friday evening at 7:30. Tickets are available at tickets.jimmytingle.com and the NHS Fine Arts Office for $25 in advance, $30 at the …

Friday, January 4, 2013

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Five Things You Need to Know This Weekend: Sledding and Live Music

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Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Want to take advantage of the snow this weekend? Check out some of the best places in Norwood for sledding here - and don't forget Norwood Fire's ice and sledding safety tips! 2. Get your singing voice ready and hit up Napper Tandy's on Saturday night for Karaoke with Charlie starting at 9:30 p.m. 3. There will be live music at the Paradise Cafe in Dedham tonight and tomorrow starting at 8 p.m. Tonight will feature Matt Borrello and tomorrow Joe Young takes the stage. 4. Head to the Irish Cultural Centre of New England …

Friday, December 28, 2012

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Five Things You Need to Know This Weekend: Concerts and Benefits

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Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. The combined Irish clubs of Boston and Massachusetts are holding a benefit dance on Dec. 29 at Concannon's Village in Norwood to aid the hurricane victims of St. Nicholas of Tolentine Parish in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The event will start at 5:30 p.m. and run until midnight. There is a desperate shortage of new clothing, blankets, baby items and of course cash. Clothing items may be dropped off at Concannon's the evening of the event. 2. Moseley's on the Charles in Dedham will be holding a fundraiser for the teachers …

Friday, December 21, 2012

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Five Things You Need to Know This Weekend: Christmas Concert, Bowl with Santa

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Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. The Norwood Alumni Choir will be having their 16th annual Christmas concert this year to celebrate this year's holiday season. Come join over 50 Norwood High School alumni for some classic Christmas carols and holiday celebration at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church on Sunday, Dec. 23 at 7:30 p.m. 2. Head over to Kings in Dedham on Saturday, Dec. 22 from 1-3 p.m. to bowl with Santa Claus and Kings mascots Woody and BB Kings. Take a picture with the gang and enjoy some complimentary hot chocolate and cookies. All children will…

Friday, December 14, 2012

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Five Things You Need to Know This Weekend: Holiday Craft Fair, Advent Service and More

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Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. There will be a Holiday Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Norwood Elks Hall on Sunday, Dec. 16. Approximately 45 crafters and vendors will be present with handcrafted jewelry, handbags, children’s items, doll clothes, handknits, gift items and much more. Santa will be there from 1-2 p.m. 2. All are welcome to a special worship service at 10 a.m. at the First Conregational Church of Norwood featuring music of the Advent Season. Performers will include the Chancel and Children's Choirs, the Vested Ringers bell choir…

Friday, December 7, 2012

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Five Things You Need to Know This Weekend: Christmas Concerts, Shoppe and Coffee House

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Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Enjoy the Grace Episcopal Church Christmas Shoppe this weekend. Browse a bargain hunter’s delight for Christmas gifts and treasures at the annual event. Both new and gently used Christmas decorations and gift items at great prices! Hours are Friday, Dec. 7, 6-9 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 8, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 9, 12-6 p.m. 2. The 2013 Elks Basketball Free-Throw Contest will be held this Friday and next, Dec. 7 and 14 from 5:30–7:00 p.m. in the Coakley Middle School gym. The contest is open to boys and girls ages 8 …

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