Newton Cultural Alliance

New Philharmonia Orchestra presents: Classics III
2022-03-27 15:00 (America/New_York) | United Kingdom
The New Philharmonia Orchestra continues its exciting 27th season filled with celebratory spirit, incredible music, and exciting guest performances. Join them for their Classics III program featuring works by Mozart and Brahms. Tickets are $10-$50. For more information visit newphil.org.

Zamir Chorale of Boston presents: A Choral Rainbow Part 3
2022-04-04 19:30 - 21:00 | United Kingdom
Part III – Monday, April 4,7:30 pm EST, REGISTER HERE.
This season, in response to the alarming rise in racism, antisemitism, and other forms of prejudice, we are even more committed to using our resources to expose our audiences (and ourselves) to music representing different cultures, ethnicities, and ways of thinking. With that in mind, we are presenting an online series called “A Choral Rainbow,” featuring video performances and conversations with the conductors of choruses from diverse and under-represented communities.
We were thrilled with the global turnout for parts I and II. Part III will spotlight three choruses:
The Chorosynthesis Singers, which is committed to fostering innovation, sustainability, collaboration, and excellence in and among the choral arts and its communities through both a bottom-up and top-down approach; Wendy Moy, conductor.
Nashirah, a community-based chorale in the Greater Philadelphia whose musical programming embodies the broadest possible range of Jewish repertoire; bringing together choral music of many lands, languages, and cultures; Julia Zavadsky, conductor.
Voices 21C, an artists’ collective that is devoted to exercising the choral art in pursuit of human rights and justice and dedicated to a mission of global understanding through music; André DeQuadros, conductor.

Pro Arte's Salon Series - Salon 5
2022-04-10 15:00 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465, United States
Pro Arte’s unique cooperative is comprised of musicians equally at home as soloists and chamber musicians as they are within the chamber orchestra. The Salon Series presents an opportunity for members of the cooperative to showcase their craft in various chamber groups performing a variety of exciting works.
Pro Arte’s principal winds and principal horn come together for Salon 5 to present a colorful concert for wind quintet. Purchase tickets here.

The Newton Free Library Presents: How Art Reflects Adversity
2022-04-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Michael Frank, Curator-in-Chief of the Museum of Bad Art (MOBA), will examine key works from their collection to discern how art reflects adversity. The Museum is the only institution in the world that is dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition, and celebration of bad art in all its forms.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton local cultural council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Image: Greenscape by Anonymous

Historic Newton presents Exploring 'Defective Delinquency' Laws
2022-04-12 19:00 - 21:00 | United Kingdom
Between 1911 and 1971 the Commonwealth of Massachusetts – and dozens of states like it – passed a series of laws that empowered officials to indefinitely imprison people with intellectual disabilities who the state believed were “likely to commit crimes.” These people were designated as “defective delinquents,” and, in Massachusetts, most were sent to the Bridgewater State Prison. At our Zoom program, students from Gann Academy share what they learned about the law and the personal stories of many of those imprisoned under this law. They will also discuss a museum exhibit and website that they designed to teach about this little-known but vitally important chapter of American history. Register here.

Pro Arte's Ensemble Series - Ensemble 3
2022-05-01 15:00 | United Kingdom
Pro Arte’s full ensemble takes to the stage to present treasured works and brilliant contemporary compositions celebrating their forty-four year history as one of Boston’s most vibrant orchestras.
Paul Polivnik makes a return appearance in the spring to conduct Pro Arte in a powerful program of Ravel, Bernstein, and Mendelssohn. Read more about the program and purchase tickets here.

Cappella Clausura presents: Psalms and Requiems
2022-05-14 20:00, 2022-05-15 16:00 - 17:00 | United Kingdom
This year, we are proud to crack open the classical canon with a variety of new works by women. With vibrant performances of music spanning continents and centuries, Artistic Director Amelia LeClair will lead our ensemble in a celebration of live, in-person performances. Learn more about the four programs we have planned for this season.
Tickets for each concert will become available one month ahead of the opening performance.
Psalms and Requiems:
Lili Boulanger’s outstanding Psalm 130 with string orchestra and harp, plus works by Florence Price, Elena Ruehr, and Amelia LeClair.
May 14th @ 8 PM: Eliot Church in Newton
May 15th @ 4 PM: Emmanuel Church in Boston

New Philharmonia Orchestra presents: Classics IV
2022-05-22 15:00 | United Kingdom
The New Philharmonia Orchestra wraps up its exciting 27th season filled with celebratory spirit, incredible music, and exciting guest performances. Join them for their Classics IV program featuring works by Jose Elizondo and Tchaikovsky. Tickets are $10-$50. For more information visit newphil.org.

Amherst Early Music presents Music Festival 2022
2022-08-07 08:00 - 2022-08-21 17:00 | United Kingdom
Northampton Community CollegeBethlehem, PA

Directed by
Frances
Blaker

August 7-14 and 14-21, 2022

Our new location will be convenient for many who are driving. There are train and bus connections. Nearest airport is ABE, Lehigh Valley International Airport. Newark Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes away.
While we hope it will be possible to have a normal Festival, we’ll follow Covid developments and will adjust if necessary. Proof of vaccination will be required. Plans are shaping up so stay tuned for more information!
The heart of the Festival is the Central Program. It is the largest and most varied program we offer, with classes available for most early music instruments, and music ranging from Medieval to Baroque. You can choose the combination of classes that works for you — perfect if, like some of our students, you sing or dance and play an instrument or two. Play in consorts of like or mixed instruments, investigate a new repertory, take a dance class, or begin a new instrument. We also offer a unique program in early notation for all levels starting with absolute beginner. Pitch: most classes will be at a=440. Viol-only and most Baroque ensemble classes will be at a=415. Detailed class descriptions and schedule will be available in May.
Schedule: Classes run Monday through Friday, with four class periods per day.
In the evening there are lectures, concerts, madrigal singing, English country dancing, drop-in playing sessions, the AEM Auction, and socializing with early music.
Festival Concert Series
Lipkin Theatre, Northampton Community College, Bethlehem, PA
All concerts are at 7:30 pm, except the opera, which begins at 8 pm.
Admission is $20 general admission. Tickets and subscriptions are available in advance or at the door before each concert.
Tuesday, August 9
With Breath and Quill
Thursday, August 11
Amherst Baroque Soloists
Friday, August 12
Baroque Academy Opera Project:
The Judgement of Paris by Daniel Purcell
Saturday, August 13
A Tapestry of Early Music: Amherst Early Music Faculty Concert I
Thursday, August 18
Portrait of a Lady
Friday, August 19
Choral Program Student Concert
Saturday, August 20
A Tapestry of Early Music: Amherst Early Music Faculty Concert II

Cones 'n Cars 2022
2022-08-24 17:30 - 19:30 | NewTV, 23 Needham St, Newton, MA, 02461, United States
It’s baaa-aaack! We’re so excited to announce the return of NewTV’s Cones ‘n Cars: the one ‘n only classic car show combined with an ice cream social. Enjoy sweets ‘n treats from Cabot’s, Bakers’ Best, Pizzi Farm, Volante Farms, JP Licks, and the Astound ice cream truck while you check out the sleek ‘n unique classic cars!
Admission is free, and all are welcome to join us!

Across Divides: A Benefit Concert for Doctors Without Borders
2022-09-18 15:00 - 16:30 | First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, 1326 Washington St, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Eleuthera Trio (Lois Shapiro, piano, Francine Trester, violin, Julie Reimann, cello) perform at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, MA, in support of Doctors Without Borders, a nonprofit organization that brings medical humanitarian assistance to victims of conflict, natural disasters, epidemics and healthcare exclusion. The program includes Martin’s scintillating Trio on Popular Irish Melodies, Piazzolla’s exciting Otoño Porteño (Autumn), Ukrainian composer Myroslav Skoryk’s hauntingly beautiful Melody, and Ravel’s exquisite Trio in a minor. All proceeds will be donated to Doctors Without Borders.

New Art Center presents Lunar New Year Celebration
2023-01-22 12:00 - 15:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Join us at the New Art Center for our Lunar New Year Community Cultural Day in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Society of Boston.
It’s the year of the rabbit! The sign of the Rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity.
Art educators will lead participants through make-and-take activities: Hapjukseon (paper fans), rabbit origami, air dry clay rabbits, and Korean calligraphy bookmarks.
Hanna Lee, a traditional Korean dancer, performs at 12:15 pm. Kyungsun Kim, a gayageum player, performs at 1:30 pm.
The event is free and open to the public. The event is from 12 to 3 PM on January 22, 2023, at the New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA 02460. Doors open 15 minutes beforehand.

Playathon!
2023-03-26 12:00 - 18:00 | The Shops at Chestnut Hill, 199 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467, United States
Stop by anytime. Six consecutive hours of music of all genres performed by SSN students and faculty at the Shops at Chestnut Hill (inside the atrium area in front of Cheesecake Factory) – a marathon of playing, free to the public.

Faculty Concert & Reception, Suzuki School of Newton
2023-04-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Newton Presbyterian Church, 75 Vernon St., Newton, MA, United States
Suzuki School of Newton presents our popular Faculty Concert, followed by a reception for all. Featuring a variety of musical selections of diverse genres and on various instruments. Tickets benefit the James Thornblade Memorial scholarship fund. In-person event and online viewing also available via Facebook livestream.

Suzuki School of Newton Multicultural Festival and Open House
2023-05-13 15:00 - 18:00 | Suzuki School of Newton, 1615 Beacon St, Waban, MA, 02468, United States
The Suzuki School of Newton at 1615 Beacon Street invites you to join us for our 2023 Multicultural Festival and Open House on Saturday, May 13th from 3:00pm-6:00pm featuring outdoor interactive performances from Grooversity Brazilian Beats and Boston Bhangra. As part of the festivities we will enjoy an international potluck, present our Suzuki Preschool Art Show, and display a new exhibit with representatives from the Newton Watercolor Society. Please visit www.suzukinewton.org for the most up-to-date information. See you there!

Suzuki Showcase Recitals
2023-05-14 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-05-20 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-06-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Union Church in Waban, 14 Collins Rd, Waban, MA, 02468, United States
Suzuki Showcase Recitals
Sun 5/14, Sat 5/20, and Sun 6/4 at 5-6 pm. Free. The Union Church, Waban.
Suzuki School of Newton will showcase its most advanced students in a series of three recitals. “Suzuki Showcase Recitals” is a unique opportunity for the general public to enjoy a music event open to all generations of audience members, featuring specially selected top students of the school. Held in the Union Church in the heart of Waban, this venue is fully accessible and in close proximity to the MBTA Waban station. In-person event and online viewing also available via Facebook livestream.

Newton PorchFest
2023-06-03 14:30 - 18:00 | United Kingdom
Suzuki School of Newton celebrates Newton PorchFest, an afternoon of free music performed outside of people’s homes. We welcome you to a community event to share the joy of playing and listening to music.

The Hyde Community Center presents Summer in the Highlands
2023-06-16 18:00 - 22:00, 2023-06-17 18:00 - 22:00, 2023-06-23 18:00 - 22:00, 2023-06-24 18:00 - 22:00, 2023-06-30 18:00 - 22:00, 2023-07-01 18:00 - 22:00, 2023-07-07 18:00 - 22:00, 2023-07-08 18:00 - 22:00 and 2 more dates | Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands, MA, 02461, United States
The Hyde Community Center
2023 Summer in the Highlands
All Movies and Concerts are free and take place on Hyde Bandstand at Hyde Playground.
Sponsor for all activities on Hyde Bandstand this summer: The Village Bank.
In partnership with the Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council.
For more information 617-201-7088 or director@hydecenter.org or www.hydecenter.org
Hyde on Twitter @hydehighlands. Hyde on Instagram hydehighlands.
The Hyde Community Center is a nonprofit corporation.
Full Schedule available here.
