Newton Cultural Alliance

Newton Art Association: Shelter in Art
2020-10-23, 2020-10-24, 2020-10-25, 2020-10-26, 2020-10-27, 2020-10-28, 2020-10-29, 2020-10-30 and 1 more date | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Shelter in Art is a virtual exhibition of work created by Newton Art Association members during the COVID-19 crisis. Click here to view this incredible exhibit online through October 31.

Newton Free Library: Early Voting
2020-10-23 08:30 - 17:00, 2020-10-26 08:30 - 17:00, 2020-10-27 08:30 - 17:00, 2020-10-28 08:30 - 17:00, 2020-10-29 08:30 - 17:00, 2020-10-30 08:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Vote Early In Person
If you are a registered voter in Newton, you can vote early in person at the Newton Free Library’s Druker Auditorium, every day starting on Saturday, October 17 until Friday, October 30, 2020. Voting will be open Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; and Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Click here to check if you’re registered to vote, or view a sample ballot.

New Art Center online: Drawing, Painting, Collage GR 6-8
2020-10-23 16:30 - 18:00, 2020-10-30 16:30 - 18:00, 2020-11-06 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

All Newton Music School: Broadway Bound Online Class
2020-10-24 13:00 - 13:45, 2020-10-24 13:45 - 14:30, 2020-10-29 17:00 - 17:45, 2020-10-31 13:00 - 13:45, 2020-10-31 13:45 - 14:30, 2020-11-05 17:00 - 17:45, 2020-11-07 13:00 - 13:45, 2020-11-07 13:45 - 14:30 | 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 online: Creative Construction - GR K-2
2020-10-26 16:00 - 17:30, 2020-11-02 16:00 - 17:30, 2020-11-09 16:00 - 17:30 | 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.
Young artists will explore the world of 3-D as they create sculptures and constructions using clay, cardboard, felt, found objects and other materials. They will improve fine motor skills as they manipulate, cut, bend, sculpt and balance, using creative problem solving under the guidance of a New Art instructor. Visit their website for more information.
Dates: Sep 21 – Nov 30
Details: Mondays, 9 Sessions
Times: 4:00PM – 5:30PM
Venue: Washington Park
Notes: No class 9/28, 10/12

Newton Free Library online: "New Kid" Author Jerry Craft
2020-10-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Newbery Award and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author/illustrator Jerry Craft takes us behind the scenes of his bestselling graphic novels New Kid and the upcoming Class Act. Join us on Zoom as Jerry gives tweens and their families a look into his writing and drawing process. This event will be moderated by Morgan Harper, a Library Teacher at Peirce and Williams Elementary Schools. For 5th to 8th-graders and their families.
Please use this google form to register for this event. We will send participants the Zoom link on the day of the event. Also, look for related events during the month of October.
This program is part of Overdue: Confronting Race and Racism in Newton, a city-wide read and series of events and conversations on race and racism.
