Culture and Education
New Art Center presents: Pastel Landscapes
ZoomCapture the beauty of the seasons with the immediacy of dry pastel in this Zoom class. Working from photos, explore how to build a landscape using many layers of colors. After taking this class, you will be ready to draw landscapes from life using a medium that is easy to carry! All levels welcome, but…
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton 1326 Washington St, Newton, MA, United StatesJoin 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…
Newton Free Library presents: Historical Fiction Panel
ONLINE United KingdomJoin Marjan Kamali, William Martin and Jane Healey for a panel discussion of their books, writing historical fiction and their behind-the-scenes research. This program is presented in partnership with the Ashland Public Library. Marjan Kamali was born in Turkey to Iranian parents. She is the author of two novels: The Stationery Shop, a Boston Globe best-seller, and Together Tea which was…
New Art Center presents: Let’s Put On A Play! – GR 3-5
ZoomChildren 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.…
New Art Center presents: Creativity Lab – Adult Improv and Art-Making Workshop
New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United StatesEnergize 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,…
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton 1326 Washington St, Newton, MA, United StatesJoin 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…
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton 1326 Washington St, Newton, MA, United StatesJoin 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…
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Devising Ensemble
First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton 1326 Washington St, Newton, MA, United StatesJoin 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…
Historic Newton presents: The Origins of ‘Our Bodies Ourselves’
ONLINE United KingdomFor 50 years, the book Our Bodies Ourselves has set the standard for frank, informative facts about women’s health care. Hear from Newton-based founding members of the Boston Women’s Health Collective about how they created the first stapled booklet and how their then-revolutionary approach to health care grew into an international bestseller. Why did the…
New Art Center presents: Artist Talk with Anthony Romero and Çaca Yvaire
New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United StatesAnthony Romero is a Boston-based artist, writer, and organizer committed to documenting and supporting artists and communities of color. His collaborative practice engages intercultural contact and historical narratives in order to generate reparative counter-images and social transformation. Recent projects and performances have been featured at The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts (Omaha), the Blue Star…