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SCC Virtual Screening: When the Raven Flies
ONLINE United KingdomHrafn Gunnlaugsson‘s first Viking film, where he presents a new concept of the Viking era, destroying the stereotype Hollywood image. Set in the middle Ages, the film tells the story of the revenge of Gestur, an Irishman who as a child witnessed the murder of his parents by two Norwegian Vikings, the foster-brothers Thór and…
Newton Free Library presents: Happy Birthday Beethoven!
Facebook Live , United StatesPaul-André Bempéchat will return to the Facebook Live stage to celebrate Beethoven's birthday! The performance will include Beethoven's: Sonata in E minor, opus 90 Sonata in A major, opus 101 Sonata in C minor, opus 111 (You do not need to have a Facebook account to attend.) Paul-André Bempéchat is Music Fellow at Harvard's Cabot…
Historic Newton presents: Gingerbread History
ZoomSUGAR AND SPICE: GINGERBREAD HISTORY Chase down the story of the gingerbread man and his ancestors as we trace how ginger was used in early American cooking. Learn about different recipes, including one attributed to George Washington’s mother, and discover the surprising story of how gingerbread became associated with Christmas. Register here to receive the link to…
Newton Free Library presents: Ezekeil’s Wheels Klezmer Band
Facebook Live , United StatesJoin Ezekiel's Wheels Klezmer Band for a Chanukah celebration, live on Facebook! They will play some of their favorite klezmer tunes and Chanukah songs, share some of our favorite Chanukah memories, and (maybe, just maybe, fry some latkes together!) FB link: https://facebook.com/ewklezmer (the video will pop up at the top of the feed) No registration necessary.
Newton Theatre Company online: It’s a Wonderful Life
ZoomThe Newton Theatre Company is thrilled to announce the first three virtual productions of their eighth season: Anna Deavere Smith's Twilight Los Angeles, 1992, Sophocles' Antigone, and It's a Wonderful Life. These productions will take us from the palace of ancient Thebes, through 20th-century New York, and into the streets of Los Angles in 1992. With a…
Amherst Early Music presents: Online Open Mic
ONLINE United KingdomJoin Amherst Early Music for a FREE virtual recital! You too can broadcast from your living room! Act now to reserve a spot to perform, or join in as a listener. We invite instrumentalists or singers to work up a short piece of music and play it for our supportive AEM community. Silent applause is…
Pro Arte’s Winter Salon Series: Salon 1
ONLINE United KingdomThe Winter Salon Series takes place entirely online. Concerts premiere at 8pm on Thursday night and are available to watch through the following Sunday. On the night of the premiere, the performance will also be followed by a live Q&A session with that night’s musicians. Tickets for each performance are $20 for an individual or $35 for families. Click…
Historic Newton presents: A Town Called ‘Rejoycing’
ZoomA Town Called 'Rejoycing' Reconsidering John Eliot's 1646 Mission to the 'Indians’ Date:01/28/2021 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location:Virtual Virtual Meeting Newton, Massachusetts 02459 Introduction: Drew Lopenzina, an eminent scholar of of Early American and Native American literatures and author of "Red Ink" lectures with the Newton Free Library History tells us that John Eliot, the "Apostle…
Theatre Ink presents: Lost and Found – The Untold Stories of People of Color
ZoomTime and time again, the stories of people of color are swept under the rug and lost. It is about time we found them. What is Lost and Found? Lost and Found is about sharing the stories of people of color and amplifying their voices through the performing arts. From hardships to celebrations, people of…
Theatre Ink presents: Lost and Found – The Untold Stories of People of Color
ZoomTime and time again, the stories of people of color are swept under the rug and lost. It is about time we found them. What is Lost and Found? Lost and Found is about sharing the stories of people of color and amplifying their voices through the performing arts. From hardships to celebrations, people of…