Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes - Charlotte's Web
2021-09-29 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-09-30 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-10-04 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-10-06 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-10-07 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-10-11 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-10-13 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-10-14 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, 1326 Washington St, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Join lovable pig Wilbur and his best friend, Charlotte the spider, in this fun, heartwarming re-telling of E.B. White’s classic story, Charlotte’s Web. We’ve got dancing, acting, scenery-making, and parts for everybody! ​Tuition: $385. Open to Students in Grades K-5
Location for all classes: FUUSN – First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton
1326 Washington St, Newton, MA 02465
We follow closings for all Newton Public school holidays and snow days.
We want theatre to be accessible to everyone.
If you are interested in learning more about Newton Theatre Kids scholarships, please email Melissa.

Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes - Devising Ensemble
2021-09-30 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-10-07 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-10-14 18:30 - 20:00 | First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, 1326 Washington St, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Join NTK’s all new Devising Ensemble! Our first program for middle schoolers gives participants the opportunity to explore new forms of performance and hone their artistic skills, all while creating an original piece of theatre as an ensemble. Specifically tailored to the interests of the students, this class is an excellent opportunity for young performers to expand their artistic horizons and learn more about their craft. ​Open to Students in Grades 6-8. ​Tuition: $385
Thursdays from 6:30-8 pm
September 9th through December 16th
​Taught by Abby Lass
Location for all classes: FUUSN – First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton
1326 Washington St, Newton, MA 02465
We follow closings for all Newton Public school holidays and snow days.
We want theatre to be accessible to everyone.
If you are interested in learning more about Newton Theatre Kids scholarships, please email Melissa.

New Art Center's "Creative Process" Closing Reception
2021-10-01 18:00 - 20:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Please join the New Art Center and our community of faculty and students as we celebrate the closing of Creative Process The Andrew & Jean Dibner Annual Student and Faculty Show 2020. This long-delayed exhibition will be ending October 1. Enjoy a drink and light hors d’oeuvres while exploring our in-person exhibition and virtual display of over 220 works. Chat with artists, watch the virtual exhibition and learn more about the New Art Center and our classes on October 1 from 6 – 8 PM at the New Art Corridor (245 Walnut Street in Newton). RSVP today.

Historic Newton's Homestead Hayfest
2021-10-03 12:00 - 16:00 | Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington St, Newton, MA, 02458, United States
Step back into the 19th century to try activities, such as apple cider pressing and butter churning, that were once part of life at the Jackson Homestead. Everyone is welcome at our free, family-friendly festival in the back yard of the Jackson Homestead.

New Art Center presents: Let’s Put On A Play! – GR 3-5
2021-10-05 15:30 - 16:30, 2021-10-12 15:30 - 16:30, 2021-10-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Zoom
Children will explore theater games, stories and shorter character pieces, using imagination and creative skills, in this exciting class. Have fun as you develop self confidence and showmanship while working with award winning actor and sought-after Boston drama teacher Danny Bolton. Many of you know Danny as New Art Center’s summer performance instructor since 2004. Click here to register.

Newton Free Library presents: Fall Hiking Tips from the Appalachian Mountain Club
2021-10-05 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Join the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Bill Cannon and Sue Svelnis for an introduction to the wonderful world of hiking! From a gentle stroll through the woods to a challenging workout with lots of hills, there are so many ways to enjoy nature and so many great places to begin close to home. The AMC will lead you in choosing your adventure, and guide you with tips on what steps to take. Topics covered will include:

Types of hikes
Leave no trace and safety principles
Suggested local hikes

Bill Cannon and Sue Svelnis both lead hikes for the Southeastern MA Chapter of the AMC. Bill was the Conservation Chair and now holds the Vice Chair position. Sue is the chapter’s Education Chair. This program is cosponsored by Green Newton, Newton Conservators and the Newton Tree Conservancy.
Registration for this program will end two hours before the start time. The login information will be sent just after registration closes. Please be sure to check your spam folder in case it lands there.

New Art Center presents: Paris Impressionists and Cocktail Obsessionists
2021-10-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-10-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-10-20 18:00 - 19:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Travel back to 1860s France while sipping a cocktail from the comfort of your own home. This art history course will explain the origins of Modern Art starting with Manet to Gauguin. Each course is paired with a signature cocktail recipe that participants can enjoy while learning about some of the world’s most famous artists such as Monet, Cezanne, Morisot, Degas and van Gogh. Register here.

Scandinavian Cultural Center presents: Rosemaling Workshop
2021-10-09 09:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
The Scandinavian Cultural Center welcomes back master artist Linda Miller for a two-day workshop dedicated to rosemaling.

This 2-day class will focus on centuries old art of Rosemaling; flora rose painting and acanthus ornament. Linda will have projects for sale however special projects are welcome provided by students and approved by instructor.
All projects will be in the period colors using a vast array of motifs and techniques which have evolved down through the ages. Oil paint is highly advised.
To register a $50.00 deposit is required to hold a place for you. Please contact Kerry for details.
*Please note that due to the COVID-19 Delta variant, and the at risk population that shares the space at the SCC, we will be requiring all registrants to provide proof of vaccination in order to attend*
*please bring a lunch and water*
ABOUT LINDA: Linda Miller has taught rosemaling at Fletcher Farm in Vermont, John Campbell School in North Carolina, Vesterheim Museum in Iowa and several different Sons of Norway lodges on the east coast, and adult education classes in her area.

Scandinavian Cultural Center presents: Spoon Making Workshop
2021-10-09 09:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Al Miller will teach first time beginner students how to carve and decorate wooden spoons that can be used as an eating or cooking utensil. The class instruction will focus on the safe way to use hand and machine tools. The decorating and finishing of the spoons will be included.
Teaching methods include; showing samples of different types of spoons and butter/jam spreaders (wood knives), group instruction, individual help and how to sharpen tools.
All tools and equipment are provided for student use by the teacher. 2 spoon blanks and 1 butter/jam spreader are also included, as is a pack of 1/4 sheets of sandpaper. Extra wood blanks and power carving sand paper can be purchased from the teacher.
To register a $50.00 deposit is required to hold a place for you. Please contact Kerry for details.
*Please note that due to the COVID-19 Delta variant, and the at risk population that shares the space at the SCC, we will be requiring all registrants to provide proof of vaccination in order to attend*
*please bring a lunch and water*

Indigenous Peoples Day with Historic Newton
2021-10-11 12:00 - 17:00 | Albemarle Playground, 250 Albemarle Road, Newtonville, PA, 02460, United States
This ceremonial celebration spotlights and celebrates the music, dance, poetry, and the visual art of diverse Native artists that currently live in the Northeast. It will be an outdoor, daytime, family-oriented cultural and spiritual celebration that is open, accessible, and welcoming to all Newton residents and neighboring towns. Stop by Historic Newton’s booth for information about indigenous history in Newton.

Newton Free Library presents: 13 Moons and 12,000 Years - Honoring Indigenous Peoples' Day
2021-10-12 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
In recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, join Tim Turner, an Indigenous Educator from the Plimoth Pawtuxet Museums, for a unique conversation that explores 12,000 years of Wampanoag history and how communities past and present have adapted and sustained their seasonal, 13-moon lifecycles amid changing natural, social and political landscapes. He will also touch on tribal history specific to the Newton area. This program is cosponsored by the Newton Human Rights Commission.
Registration for this program will end two hours before the start time. The login information will be sent just after registration closes. Please be sure to check your spam folder in case it lands there.

Scandinavian Cultural Center Book Talk: "We Share the Same Sky" with Rachael Cerrotti
2021-10-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Join us for a talk with author Rachael Cerrotti about her book We Share the Same Sky: A Memoir of Memory & Migration.
It is the story of a granddaughter’s decade-long journey to retrace her grandmother’s wartime escape and weave together the thin threads of family history.
In 2009, Rachael Cerrotti, a college student pursuing a career in photojournalism, asked her grandmother, Hana, if she could record her story. Rachael knew that her grandmother was a Holocaust survivor and the only one in her family alive at the end of the war. Rachael also knew that she survived because of the kindness of strangers. It wasn’t a secret. Hana spoke about her history publicly and regularly. But, Rachael wanted to document it as only a granddaughter could. So, that’s what they did: Hana talked and Rachael wrote.
Upon Hana’s passing in 2010, Rachael discovered an incredible archive of her life. There were preserved albums and hundreds of photographs dating back to the 1920s. There were letters waiting to be translated, journals, diaries, deportation and immigration papers as well as creative writings from various stages of Hana’s life.
Rachael digitized and organized it all, plucking it from the past and placing it into her present. Then, she began retracing her grandmother’s story, following her through Central Europe, Scandinavia, and across the United States. She tracked down the descendants of those who helped save her grandmother’s life during the war. Rachael went in pursuit of her grandmother’s memory to explore how the retelling of family stories becomes the history itself.
We Share the Same Sky weaves together the stories of these two young women — Hana as a refugee who remains one step ahead of the Nazis at every turn, and Rachael, whose insatiable curiosity to touch the past guides her into the lives of countless strangers, bringing her love and tragic loss. Throughout the course of her twenties, Hana’s history becomes a guidebook for Rachael in how to live a life empowered by grief.
Sunday, October 17th | 2pm | register here **advanced registration and proof of vaccination required to attend**

Pro Arte's Ensemble Series - Ensemble I
2021-10-17 15:00 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
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.
Principal Conductor Kevin Rhodes kicks off the season with a dazzling and wide-ranging program of music across centuries and continents. Read more about the program and purchase tickets here.
