Newton Cultural Alliance

Newton Art Association: Shelter in Art
2020-09-21, 2020-09-22, 2020-09-23, 2020-09-24, 2020-09-25, 2020-09-26, 2020-09-27, 2020-09-28 and 18 more dates | 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 presents: Don’t Take the Bait – Helping You Identify Misinformation
2020-09-22 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Join the Newton Free Library for this online discussion on Tuesday, September 22nd. Misinformation is everywhere these days. In this class we will offer strategies to help you sift through what is exaggerated, misleading or completely false to find more accurate online information and become better digital consumers.
Click here to register.

Newton Free Library presents: ELL Twentieth Century Women - Bridging Cultures/Breaking Barriers
2020-10-02 13:00 - 14:30, 2020-10-09 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.
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Hyde Community Center: Storytelling at Hyde Bandstand
2020-10-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands, MA, 02461, United States
Come listen to great stories, or, maybe get inspired and put your name in the hat to tell your personal, true 5-minute story (e.g. Moth style) on the theme: Summer is Over. Ten names will be drawn from the hat!
Now Listen Here is bringing its storytelling open-mic to the outdoor stage at the Hyde Bandstand in Newton on Saturday, October 10 from 2:00-4:00pm. Prepare a 5-minute story (with no notes) on the theme of Summer is Over or just get ready to listen to great stories marking the change of seasons.
Audience members must pre-register on EventBrite.
Wear a mask, and bring your own blanket or chair for social distancing on the lawn. Free with support from Newton Community Pride and the City of Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture and the Hyde Community Center. Registration required, due to COVID restrictions on attendance. Depending on attendance, walk-ins will be possible.
