Newton Cultural Alliance

Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes - Charlotte's Web
2021-10-11 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-10-13 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-10-14 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-10-18 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-10-20 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-10-21 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-10-25 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-10-27 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.

New Art Center presents: Let’s Put On A Play! – GR 3-5
2021-10-12 15:30 - 16:30, 2021-10-19 15:30 - 16:30, 2021-10-26 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: 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.
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New Art Center presents: Paris Impressionists and Cocktail Obsessionists
2021-10-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-10-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-10-27 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.

Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes - Devising Ensemble
2021-10-14 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-10-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-10-28 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.

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.

New Art Center presents: Teen Zine - GR 9-12
2021-10-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-10-27 18:00 - 20:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
In this 6-week course students will print and produce their own zine – a small circulation of self-published work using a combination of both text and imagery. Students will develop their own short stories and/or poems and use these pieces to create visual imagery to support their writing. By the end the of the course students will print a limited-edition zine using a variety of print methods both by hand and using a press. Click here to register.
Notes: no class 11/24

Newton Art Association presents: "Thing Big" Reception
2021-10-20 19:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
THINK BIG is an exhibit for artists who work large, or those itching to expand their repertoire into large pieces. Click here for more information.
Dates:
Reception – Friday, October 20, 2021 at 7p.m. on Zoom
Call for Art – Monday, August 2–Sunday, Sept. 6 at midnight.
Drop-Off: Sunday, Oct. 4, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Pick-Up: Sunday, Nov. 14, 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

New Art Center presents: Creativity Lab - Adult Improv and Art-Making Workshop
2021-10-26 18:00 - 21:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Energize your artist! Begin with a fresh canvas, a fresh mind, a fresh approach. All artists are welcome, and, all artistic genres are welcome. During our first hour of class, we collaborate on works of art, and, improvise inspired by a theme. The second hour, we work individually on our own creations (sculpt, paint, collage, move, build, write, etc.) in the spacious, beautiful Main Gallery in silence. The third hour we share what we have just created. It is a delightful surprise to see what artists can invent in one hour! This process generates new inspiration in your current favorite medium, or, will introduce you to new forms of expression.
Click here to register.

New Philharmonia Orchestra presents: Classics I
2021-10-30 19:30, 2021-10-31 15:00 | Newton North High School, 457 Walnut St, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
The New Philharmonia Orchestra begins its exciting 27th season filled with celebratory spirit, incredible music, and exciting guest performances. Join them for their Classics I program featuring guest violinist Keila Wakao. Tickets are $10-$25. For more information visit newphil.org.

New Art Center presents: Altares de Dia de los Muertos
2021-10-31 10:00 - 16:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
New Art Center proudly introduces Zaira Meneses & Friends as they present: Altares de Dia de los Muertos. This event will include: Altar & Paper Cut Making.
View all the work October 31, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM with a special Son Jarocho Music & Day of Dead Celebration starting at 3:00 PM.
New Art Center in collaboration with Zaira Meneses, a Mexican musician and recipient of the 2018 Boston Foundation Award, will be presenting a three day opportunity to create an authentic Day of the Dead experience. Students of all ages are encouraged to participate in the art of making traditional Mexican altar pieces expressing gratitude to loved ones no longer with us. From paper cutting to piñata making, everyone is encouraged to take part in this three-day celebration being supervised by Zaira Meneses & Friends. Contact New Art Center if you’re interested in participating.
The exhibition date to view the altars will be open to the public on October 31st. Welcoming everyone will be the sounds of Son Jarocho, an authentic music that originated in Mexico’s coastal Veracruz. Traditional customary dress is optional, but we encourage everyone to be creative and participate!

Trick or Treat at the Jackson Homestead
2021-10-31 17:30 - 19:00 | Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington St, Newton, MA, 02458, United States
On Halloween night, stop by the Jackson Homestead at 527 Washington Street for a selection of classic candies and a coupon so you and your children can return to visit the museum in the future.
