SCC Virtual Screening: Pelle the Conqueror
2020-11-19, 2020-11-20, 2020-11-21, 2020-11-22, 2020-11-23 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Join us for a 30th anniversary remastered version screening of Pelle the Conqueror. The film won the Palme d’Or at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival The film also won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, 1988; it was submitted to the Academy by the Danish government, giving Denmark its second consecutive win after Babette’s Feast.
Lasse, an elderly and widowed farmer, and his young son Pelle, join a boat-load of immigrants to escape from impoverished rural Sweden to Denmark’s Baltic island of Bornholm. They are employed at a large farm in Denmark, where they are treated as the lowest of the low. It is ultimately their loving relationship which sustains them through a difficult year.
The film is 150 minutes, and will be available to watch online from Friday, November 13th until Friday, December 11th. Click here to watch the film’s trailer and learn more about how to watch.

SCC Virtual Screening: When the Raven Flies
2020-11-19, 2020-11-20, 2020-11-21, 2020-11-22, 2020-11-23 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Hrafn 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 Erik, and the taking of his sister as a slave. Gest follows their trail to Iceland and incites their mutual distrust and hatred. His sister stands between two men: the one who once ravished her, the father of her beloved son, and her brother, whom she has also learned to love, and who now wants to rescue her and to avenge their parents’ death.
Film followed by a Q & A with writer and director Hrafn Gunnlaugsson. Interviewed by author of Norse Mythology for Bostonians: A Transcription of the Impudent Edda, Rowdy Geirsson and author illustrator of Barbarian Lord, Matt Smith.
The film is 109 minutes with English subtitles, and will be available to watch online from Sunday, November 15th until Tuesday, November 15th. Cost is $15 ; $7 for SCC Members. Click here to watch trailer and learn more.

All Newton Music School: Broadway Bound Online Class
2020-11-19 17:00 - 17:45, 2020-11-21 13:45 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Actors will spend the Semester creating and exploring imaginative characters, learning choreography, and proper singing technique with director, composer, and playwright Kelvyn Koning; an experienced musical theatre educator.
Broadway Bound will allow each actor to sing, dance, deliver lines, and be part of a virtual theatrical ensemble which builds presence and self-confidence.
Creative and engaging instructor Mr. Kelvyn will work with the young actors ideas to compose original music and scenes for each class as they prepare a virtual world premiere production!
Before filming, the student will be provided with a Broadway Bound “Backstage” Box with all the costume pieces and props needed to film their scenes, songs, and choreography with flair!
Click here for registration.
Ages 5-7 years
Sept. 12 to Jan. 16 – Saturdays: 1:00 – 1:45 pm
Ages 8-10 years
Sept. 10 to Jan. 7 – Thursday: 5:00 – 5:45 pm
Sept. 12 to Jan. 16 – Saturday: 1:45 – 2:30 pm

New Art Center: Gesture, Color, Painting
2020-11-19 18:30 - 20:30 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
This exciting class will bridge the methods of gesture drawing with abstract painting. Students will investigate intuitive mark-making as the base for an abstract painting, and explore ways that color heightens the work. They will explore the relationship between line, shape and color, and look at art from the present and past to better understand the possibilities. Students will use both drawing materials and acrylic paint to create a series of works on canvas. See website for materials list.

Newton Art Association: Don't negate your own creativity!
2020-11-19 19:00 - 20:30 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Join Beacon Gallery owner and International Society of Appraisers member Christine O’Donnell for this second of four workshops.

Come and learn from Christine O’Donnell, through her knowledge as a gallery owner and appraiser, in how to ensure that your creative enterprises do not go to (physical or digital) waste. From disorganized spaces on and offline, poorly framed works, acid burns on paper, to poorly shot digital photographs, this workshop will discuss it all: best practices in framing and hanging, how to maintain artwork for the long run, and best practices for your digital photographs and records (with a focus on those who are not adept with digital photography – this is not a workshop for those who know photoshop!). Bring questions, conundrums and ideas! Click here to register.

Historic Newton: History Book Club
2020-11-19 19:30 | Zoom
Historic Newton’s History Book Club meets regularly to discuss books about history. Meetings are free and open to all. Simply read the designated book in advance and come prepared to discuss it at the meeting. Click here to learn more about the club.
The History Book Club of Historic Newton meets to discuss The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914 by Christopher Clark. In its review the New York Times wrote: “Clark gives us a thoroughly comprehensible and highly readable account of the polarization of the continent.” Read the book in advance and join us for the discussion, which is free and open to all. To be added to the History Book Club mailing list to receive the Zoom link, email social@historicnewton.org.

An online series on the history & nature of Jewish choral music
2020-11-20, 2020-11-21, 2020-11-22, 2020-11-23 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
These audio and video podcasts, presented by Zamir Chorale of Boston, can serve as an introduction to the field of Jewish Choral Music. But caveat lector, these are not comprehensive; they provide only an introduction to the field. Readers may follow up with the many texts and websites that are listed elsewhere in this website: https://www.jewishchoralmusic.com/podcasts

Boston Ballet presents: Forsythe Elements
2020-11-20, 2020-11-21, 2020-11-22, 2020-11-23 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
From new choreographic voices to narratives you know by heart, enjoy live dance like you have never seen it before. Dance where you are with Boston Ballet’s first-ever virtual season BB@YourHome; six programs that feature fresh creations, signature works, and classical ballet favorites captured live in-studio and streamed directly to you. A digital subscription allows you to enjoy each production with your entire household. With each subscription, you support our dancers, fuel new art-making, and invest in Boston Ballet’s future. Subscribe today, or click here to learn more about virtual performances.
Forsythe Elements
November 19 – 29
Join choreographic genius William Forsythe for an in-depth look at his incredible work, past and present. With live-captured excerpts from our studio, Forsythe personally leads a conversation on dance, music, form, and function with Boston Ballet dancers, encouraging us all to think physically.

New Art Center: Glass Fusing - Sushi Set
2020-11-20 10:00 - 12:30 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Learn the basics of glass fusing techniques and play with colored glass pieces, glass powders and frits, stringers and glass beads. After a series of fun exercises, you’ll design and create two 4” x 4” plates and one 4″ x 13″ channel plate. All materials provided. Safety note: wear closed toe shoes; safety glasses provided. Visit website to register.

Newton Free Library presents: ELL Twentieth Century Women - Bridging Cultures/Breaking Barriers
2020-11-20 13:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
ELL Twentieth Century Women: Bridging Cultures/Breaking Barriers is a free conversation group on Zoom for high intermediate to advanced adult English learners. In this class, we will examine and discuss the lives of 20th (and 21st) century women who challenged societal barriers in their pursuit of careers in fields as varied as athletics, business, government and law, humanities, medicine, and the sciences.
The group meets on 8 Friday afternoons, beginning on October 2, 2020.
Limited to 8 students. Online registration (required) begins September 10 at 9:00 am.
When you register, you sign up for all 8 Friday afternoon sessions.
Click here to register.

New Art Center online: Drawing, Painting, Collage GR 6-8
2020-11-20 16:30 - 18:00 | Zoom
New Art Live Online Learning – Weekly online class at designated class times. New Art faculty conduct a real-time class through Zoom video meetings.

Longer class! Explore techniques of drawing, painting and collage. The focus this semester will be on form and space – learning to make your work look 3-D and to show distance. Experiment with color, shape and composition, and learn how to use different art materials individually and together to create more sophisticated artworks. This class is excellent for all levels of experience.
Dates: Sep 25 – Dec 18
Details: Fridays, 10 Sessions
Times: 4:30PM – 6:00PM
Venue: Live Online Learning (Zoom)
Notes: No class 11/27

Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Workshop Series
2020-11-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-11-22 08:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Newton Theatre Kids is proud to present our Fall Workshop Series! These one-time-only virtual workshops are the perfect opportunity for the young performers in your life to experiment with new types of theatre, connect with peers, and flex their creative muscles. With topics ranging from Shakespeare to Musical Theatre to 10 Minute Plays and classes available for students in grades 2-12, we are thrilled to continue providing a variety of outlets to engage your children!
To learn more about each workshop and to register, click here.

New Art Center online: The Collaged Landscape Workshop
2020-11-21 13:00 - 16:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
New Art Live Online Learning – Weekly online class at designated class times. New Art faculty conduct a real-time class through Zoom video meetings.

Using collage can really improve your design and understanding of the landscape. It is also a wonderful way of creating a beautiful work of art using unconventional materials. Working online live with Jill Pottle, one week will focus on drawn and painted forests, and the other on collaged cities. In this 2-session workshop, students will use found materials (magazines, decorative papers and old books, etc.) for shape, value, color, and texture as they create a work of art. In addition, students will make their own collage materials to use. This class will be freeing, expressive, and fun. All levels are welcome. See website for materials list.

Newton Theatre Company online: Antigone
2020-11-21 20:00 | Zoom
The 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 blend of classical and contemporary narratives, we hope that this season will spark conversations about community accountability and fighting for what is right.
Antigone
By Sophocles | Translated by Seamus Heaney
Saturday, November 21st
8:00PM
Sponsored by Betty and Arthur Salz
