Newton Cultural Alliance

Newton Free Library: Virtual Storytime
2020-05-14 10:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Newton Free Library presents Virtual Storytime on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. Join Newton Free Library virtually for storytime on Zoom! Watch and enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes. Geared towards kids up through age 4. More info at newtonfreelibrary.net.

Newton Theatre Company's Radio Hour: War of the Worlds ONLINE
2020-05-14 20:00 - 21:30 | ZOOM
Newton Theatre Company presents its next virtual Radio Hour: War of the Worlds based on the novel by H.G. Wells. When a typical news program is interrupted by an alien invasion, broadcasters must provide live updates about the extraterrestrial threat in this 1939 sci-fi thriller. Be sure to log on a little early to make the themed cocktail with our resident bartender! FREE. More info at newtontheatrecompany.com.

Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_F4JeM4jEREKt_Ho7wWzwRg

Cappella Clausura ONLINE: Ordo Virtutum from 2/15/20
2020-05-15, 2020-05-16, 2020-05-17, 2020-05-18 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Cappella Clausura is pleased to share virtually its special performance of Hildegard von Bingen’s Ordo Virtutum from 2/15/20. Immerse yourself in chanted opera: what Director LeClair calls the very first opera, written around 1150 by Abbess and now St. Hildegard von Bingen, fully staged for modern audiences with 18 women and men lending gender fluidity to the various ancient roles; with Na’ama Lion, flute; Nancy Hurrell, harp; Laura Jeppesen, vielle; and Mike Williams, percussion. Enjoy this lovely concert now by clicking here. More info at clausura.org.

Newton Open Studios - Artists Online
2020-05-15, 2020-05-16, 2020-05-17, 2020-05-18 | United Kingdom
Newton Open Studios is now online! Browse the NOS website for paintings, jewelry, ceramics, sculptures, wearable art, photography and more–all at your fingertips. Works in this photo include Shepherd’s Run Jewelry, Marian Dioguardi, Michele Hoben, and John J. Murray. Click here!

Historic Newton - Online Newton Artist Exhibit
2020-05-15, 2020-05-16, 2020-05-17, 2020-05-18 | United Kingdom
Rediscover Newton artists from the 1850s – 1950s! This virtual Historic Newton exhibit includes paintings and sculptures by artists who were either born in Newton or spent a significant part of their lives here. Enjoy now here.

Newton Baroque: Encore Performance on Facebook
2020-05-15, 2020-05-16, 2020-05-17, 2020-05-18 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Newton Baroque presents its January 12, 2019, performance of Johann Jakob Walther ‘Hortulus Chelicus’ Sonata 24, Prelude via Facebook. This program features Susanna Ogata, violin; Sarah Freiberg Ellison, cello; Simon Martyn-Ellis, theorbo; and Andrus Madsen, harpsichord. Listen to this delightful performance now here. More about Newton Baroque at newtonbaroque.org.

Cappella Clausura: Encore Performance of Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel’s Cantatas
2020-05-15, 2020-05-16, 2020-05-17, 2020-05-18 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Enjoy Cappella Clausura’s beautiful performances of Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel’s cantatas. Fanny wrote her extraordinary and timely “Cholera” cantata in 1831 to commemorate that year’s epidemic in Berlin, so Cappella Clausura is particularly pleased to be able to share it with you now. More info about Cappella Clausura at clausura.org. View this performance here.

NewTV online tutorials
2020-05-15, 2020-05-16, 2020-05-17, 2020-05-18 | United Kingdom
While NewTV is closed to the public, we’re happy to present to you online tutorials. These short video lessons will allow you to learn new techniques or brush up on the basics from your home. Click here to view tutorials.

First Church in Chestnut Hill: Sunday Morning Worship on YouTube
2020-05-17 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
First Church Chestnut Hill invites you to join them on Sunday mornings…or anytime!
Watch Rev. Mark Caggiano’s lively sermons and listen to the wonderful First Church quartet led by talented music director, pianist, and organist Kathryn Rosenbach.
Tune in to the new First Church YouTube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC65WyBTddc4HOBa6MkZm3Sg

Zamir Chorale: Weekly Musical Message
2020-05-18 | YouTube
Zamir is pleased to share this week’s musical message of inspiration. This week’s message is Boker Shel Zahav. Composed by Nurit Hirsch and Arranged by Aryeh Levanon. Enjoy here!
Virtual Choir created by: Ariel Wyner
Conductor: Joshua Jacobson
Performed by the Zamir Chorale of Boston.

All Newton Music School: Virtual Musical Mornings
2020-05-18 09:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
All Newton Music School is now showing free Virtual Musical Mornings @Home with Mr. Ken on the school’s website, allnewton.org. These fun videos feature songs, coloring books, and instrument personality activities perfect for kids ages 5 and under. Click here and enjoy the music in the morning…or anytime!

Newton Free Library: Teen Zoom Poetry
2020-05-18 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Newton Free Library is hosting a Teen Zoom Poetry Group. The time will be spent writing poems based on fun prompts! More information here. Ideal for grades 7-12.
