Cappella Clausura ONLINE: Ordo Virtutum from 2/15/20
ONLINE United KingdomCappella 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…
Newton Open Studios – Artists Online
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
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.
An online series on the history & nature of Jewish choral music
ONLINE United KingdomThese 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:…
Newton Baroque: Encore Performance on Facebook
ONLINE United KingdomNewton 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
ONLINE United KingdomEnjoy 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
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.
Newton Art Association: Shelter in Art
ONLINE United KingdomShelter in Art: A virtual exhibition of work created by NAA members during the COVID-19 crisis. Every day a new work will be published. Click here to enjoy!
Newton Free Library: Virtual Storytime
ONLINE United KingdomNewton 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.
Historic Newton: History Book Club Meeting via Zoom
ONLINE United KingdomThe History Book Club of Historic Newton meets to discuss Iron Curtain: The Crushing of Eastern Europe 1944-1956 by Anne Applebaum. Read the book in advance and join us for the discussion, which is free and open to all. This meeting will be held on Zoom. Click here for details!