Newton Cultural Alliance

Newton Free Library presents: ELL Twentieth Century Women - Bridging Cultures/Breaking Barriers
2020-10-23 13:00 - 14:30, 2020-10-30 13:00 - 14:30, 2020-11-06 13:00 - 14:30, 2020-11-13 13:00 - 14:30, 2020-11-20 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Newton Art Association: Shelter in Art
2020-10-24, 2020-10-25, 2020-10-26, 2020-10-27, 2020-10-28, 2020-10-29, 2020-10-30, 2020-10-31 | 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
2020-10-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-10-25 10:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Suzuki School of Newton Parent Information Session
2020-10-28 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
The Suzuki School of Newton is holding a free parent information session on Wednesday October 28th at 7:00 PM for the music school to learn more about the programs offered for the 2020-21 school year. The mission of the Suzuki School of Newton is to instill a love and respect for music that will enrich its students throughout their lives, and to promote early childhood intellectual, cultural and character development through the teaching philosophy of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki that incorporates musical instrument instruction, parent involvement and community performances. Classes this year are primarily held over Zoom, with some hybrid learning being introduced. To RSVP, please contact email@suzukinewton.org

Kolot Nashim: Jewish Music by Women Composers
2020-11-17 19:30 - 20:30 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
For many centuries the world of professional music-making had been an exclusive male bastion in Western civilization. Female composers and public performers were a rarity in Europe and America and it was nearly impossible for them to have their works published or heard on concert stages. kol ishah – the voice of a woman – was suppressed. Now we are presenting kolot nashim – the voices of many women, restoring them to their deserved position.
The first of a two-part concert and conversation series, Kolot Nashim: Jewish Music by Women Composers, is dedicated to the memory of Linda Plaut, the City of Newton’s longtime Director of Cultural Affairs and founder of the Newton Festival of the Arts. We also will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote and pay tribute to the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Each program will be co-hosted by Zamir’s Artistic Director, Joshua Jacobson, and conductor and Zamir alumna, Lidiya Yankovskaya. Our November event will feature composers Nurit Hirsh, Alice Parker, and Meira Warshauer, as well as performances of their music.

Newton Free Library online: Todd Brunel performs Classical and Jazz
2020-12-02 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Join clarinetist Todd Brunel for the YouTube Premiere of a classical and jazz performance. Check back for details and the program link.
Please note, you do not need to register for this event.

Amherst Early Music presents: Online Open Mic
2020-12-20 13:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Join Amherst Early Music for a FREE virtual recital! You too can broadcast from your living room! Act now to reserve a spot to perform, or join in as a listener. We invite instrumentalists or singers to work up a short piece of music and play it for our supportive AEM community. Silent applause is guaranteed! You can perform a solo or a piece of chamber music with a recording (for example, your harpsichord friend can record a basso continuo part for you to play with).
Limited to 12 performing spots. Maximum length per performer is 5 minutes. Performers must attend a sound and tech check on Friday December 18 at 4:00 pm Eastern/1:00 pm Pacific.
Click here to sign up as a performer or audience member.

Newton Free Library presents: Kamala's Way - An American Life
2021-02-02 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Join Dan Morain, author of the new biography, Kamala’s Way: An American Life, for a discussion of America’s new Vice President, Kamala Harris. During his time as a reporter with the Los Angeles Times and editorial editor with the Sacramento Bee, Morain covered Kamala Harris’s rise to power as a deputy district attorney in Alameda County to District Attorney to California Attorney General to U.S. Senator to the first Black, South Asian and female Vice President in our country’s history. Learn how the daughter of two immigrants of color in segregated California became one of America’s most effective power players. Morain will be joined in conversation by Liz Goodwin, deputy bureau chief for The Boston Globe in Washington, DC.
If you’d like to borrow the book from the library you can reserve it here.
Autographed copies of Kamala’s Way will be available for sale before and during the event from our bookstore partner Wellesley Books. Contact them here. 10% of the proceeds from your sale will be donated to the host library of your choice.
Registration will end two hours before the event start time. Zoom login information will be sent the evening of the program.

First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton presents: Annual Musicians Concert
2021-05-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Annual FUUSN Musicians Concert Featuring Catie Curtis and Musicians From First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton
Proceeds to Benefit the UU Urban Ministry
Come and hear the wonderful musicians of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton and our featured artist, the amazing singer-songwriter Catie Curtis. Catie will be joined by renowned pianist Lois Shapiro, professional saxophonist and composer Geoff Wadsworth, guitarist Bob MacWilliams, vocalist Naomi Wolfe, our intrepid FUUSN Band, and others. There will be a fantastic array of musical styles and moods: classical works, traditional songs, original jazz compositions, and more.
The concert is free and open to the public. Donations will be gratefully accepted for the UU Urban Ministry. For more information, email music@fusn.org.
Click here to join via Zoom

Newton Free Library presents: Newton by Map
2021-05-10 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Join the Leventhal Map and Education Center and the Newton Free Library for a deep dive into Newton historical geography!
What was Newton like in the late 19th and early 20th centuries? What used to be on the sites of your favorite Newton landmarks? How has the city changed, and how has it stayed the same? Using Atlascope, the Leventhal Map & Education Center’s user-friendly portal for exploring urban atlases, we’ll dive into the historical geography of Newton. Come learn about how the community has changed over time, and discover how to research the history of your own house and neighborhood.
This program is cosponsored by Historic Newton.
Registration for this program will end two hours before the start time. The login information will be sent just after registration closes.

Newton Open Studios
2021-06-26 11:00 - 17:00
Newton Open Studios is back with 75 Newton artists and artisans for an all-outdoor event this year. Newton Open Studios 2021 will have locations throughout the city with artists displaying their works for sale from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 26th, Rain date, June 27th. Artist registration is still open to participate through June 18th by signing up here. Come explore, browse and buy at as many artist sites as you like. Set your own tour map by visiting the Newton Open Studios website which allows you to save a “favorites list” on your own device. Map out your route to Newton Open Studios here.

New Philharmonia Orchestra Pops Concert
2021-07-05 18:30
An exciting program celebrating America, our freedoms, our culture, and our community! Outdoors at the Newton Centre Bowl – bring your lawn chairs and picnic and join the fun as we celebrate July 4th on July 5th at 6:30 PM. The program will feature a variety of celebratory American musical treats and Aaron Copland’s iconic “Lincoln Portrait,” with special guest Mayor Ruthanne Fuller narrating excerpts of Abraham Lincoln’s great documents

Festival of the Arts: Newton Baroque
2021-07-11 14:30 - 15:45 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465, United States
As part of the 6th Annual Newton Festival of the Arts, enjoy a concert from Newton Baroque.
Newton Baroque took a spectacular leap onto the national stage in May 2014 when they performed three exciting innovative programs as a featured ensemble at the American Bach Society annual convention at Kenyon College in Ohio, garnering an overwhelming response from some of the most knowledgeable Bach scholars in the world.
Depending on the requirements of the chosen repertoire, Newton Baroque draws on its roster of musicians who work frequently with the group, comprising some of the leading Baroque specialists both nationally and internationally. They have also appeared numerous times on Boston’s SoHIP concert series, on WGBH Radio, Boston, and on various concert series in New York City. Newton Baroque is a recipient of NCC grants.

Newton Free Library presents: Ed Popielarczyk - Magic Show
2021-08-16 16:30 - 17:00 | Hyde Bandshell, 90 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA, 02461, United States
Bring the whole family together for an afternoon filled with magic and wonder! Ed Popielarczyk is a professional magician, balloon sculptor, and storyteller who has been entertaining children and family audiences for over 35 years. His magic show uses a lot of audience participation so don’t miss out on this opportunity to join in the fun! Rain Date is Tuesday, August 17 at 4:30pm.
This concert will take place at the Hyde Bandstand and Playground. This event is taking place on public grounds and does not require registration. Your Friends’ membership made this program possible. Join us!
A big thank you to the Hyde Community Center for helping organize this event and working with us to use the space. Additional thanks to The Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture Department.

Newton Free Library's End of Summer Celebration - Minute to Win It!
2021-08-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Celebrate the end of our Tails & Tails summer with space themed Minute To Win It games and ice cream! The idea is to complete challenges in under a minute using simple, everyday items. Meet us in the Teen Area to head outside for fun and ice cream! For tweens and teens entering grades 6-12.

NewTV's Summer Photo Contest
2021-08-19, 2021-08-20, 2021-08-21 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Join in on the fun by voting in NewTV’s Summer Photo Contest. Amazing entries from all over Newton have been submitted and are waiting for your verdict. Voting ends Friday, September 3, and winners will be announced on Tuesday, September 7. Choose the best overall image and the “in and around Newton” favorite by casting your ballot here.
