Newton Cultural Alliance

Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes - Charlotte's Web
2021-10-04 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-09-30 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-09-29 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-09-27 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-09-23 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-09-22 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-09-20 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, 1326 Washington St, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Join lovable pig Wilbur and his best friend, Charlotte the spider, in this fun, heartwarming re-telling of E.B. White’s classic story, Charlotte’s Web. We’ve got dancing, acting, scenery-making, and parts for everybody! ​Tuition: $385. Open to Students in Grades K-5
Location for all classes: FUUSN – First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton
1326 Washington St, Newton, MA 02465
We follow closings for all Newton Public school holidays and snow days.
We want theatre to be accessible to everyone.
If you are interested in learning more about Newton Theatre Kids scholarships, please email Melissa.

New Art Center presents: Pastel Landscapes
2021-10-04 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-09-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-09-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Capture the beauty of the seasons with the immediacy of dry pastel in this Zoom class. Working from photos, explore how to build a landscape using many layers of colors. After taking this class, you will be ready to draw landscapes from life using a medium that is easy to carry! All levels welcome, but students must have at least taken one drawing class. See website for materials list.
Dates: 9/13 – 11/29
Details: Mondays, 11 Sessions
Times: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Notes: no class 10/11

Historic Newton's Homestead Hayfest
2021-10-03 12:00 - 16:00 | Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington St, Newton, MA, 02458, United States
Step back into the 19th century to try activities, such as apple cider pressing and butter churning, that were once part of life at the Jackson Homestead. Everyone is welcome at our free, family-friendly festival in the back yard of the Jackson Homestead.

New Art Center presents: Xscape Into Comix
2021-10-02 12:30 - 14:00, 2021-09-25 12:30 - 14:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Craft your reality in the world of comics and sequential storytelling with cartoonist LJ-Baptiste! Learn the tools of the trade for making your own cast of characters, stories, and gags! In this workshop for grades 3-5, we focus on the art of crafting original character-driven comics and cartoons, while also studying the work of pros in graphic novels, newspaper comics, and manga!! Click here to register.
Dates: 9/25 – 10/16
Details: Saturday
Times: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

New Art Center's "Creative Process" Closing Reception
2021-10-01 18:00 - 20:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Please join the New Art Center and our community of faculty and students as we celebrate the closing of Creative Process The Andrew & Jean Dibner Annual Student and Faculty Show 2020. This long-delayed exhibition will be ending October 1. Enjoy a drink and light hors d’oeuvres while exploring our in-person exhibition and virtual display of over 220 works. Chat with artists, watch the virtual exhibition and learn more about the New Art Center and our classes on October 1 from 6 – 8 PM at the New Art Corridor (245 Walnut Street in Newton). RSVP today.

Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes - Devising Ensemble
2021-09-30 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-09-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-09-16 18:30 - 20:00 | First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, 1326 Washington St, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Join NTK’s all new Devising Ensemble! Our first program for middle schoolers gives participants the opportunity to explore new forms of performance and hone their artistic skills, all while creating an original piece of theatre as an ensemble. Specifically tailored to the interests of the students, this class is an excellent opportunity for young performers to expand their artistic horizons and learn more about their craft. ​Open to Students in Grades 6-8. ​Tuition: $385
Thursdays from 6:30-8 pm
September 9th through December 16th
​Taught by Abby Lass
Location for all classes: FUUSN – First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton
1326 Washington St, Newton, MA 02465
We follow closings for all Newton Public school holidays and snow days.
We want theatre to be accessible to everyone.
If you are interested in learning more about Newton Theatre Kids scholarships, please email Melissa.

New Art Center presents: Site Specific Dance - For All Movers, Artists, and Dancers
2021-09-28 18:00 - 19:30, 2021-09-21 18:00 - 19:30 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Improvise and make dances (all levels are invited) live, and, in-person, inspired by the world around you: your kitchen, your car, a skyscraper, a park bench. You will receive prompts one week in advance of class to inspire you to create a short movement piece. These short dances (~1 min) can provide a jumping-off point for further expansion, they can be transformed into a 2D work of art, or they can stand on their own two feet. During class we will share our creations, and, we will improvise together based on themes. Brilliance and some silliness will ensue. See website for more details.
Dates: 9/14 – 10/19
Details: Tuesdays, 6 Sessions
Times: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

New Art Center presents: Let’s Put On A Play! – GR 3-5
2021-09-28 15:30 - 16:30, 2021-09-21 15:30 - 16:30 | Zoom
Children will explore theater games, stories and shorter character pieces, using imagination and creative skills, in this exciting class. Have fun as you develop self confidence and showmanship while working with award winning actor and sought-after Boston drama teacher Danny Bolton. Many of you know Danny as New Art Center’s summer performance instructor since 2004. Click here to register.

Scandinavian Cultural Center presents: Snapshots - Traveling with the Poet Hans Christian Andersen
2021-09-25 19:00 | Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
“To travel is to live,” said Danish fairytale author, H.C. Andersen. See his words come to life in “Snapshots,” an art exhibition by Danish artist, Susanne Thea. H.C. Andersen is known for his world-famous fairytales from “The Little Mermaid” to “The Ugly Duckling,” “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” and many more.
Exhibit will be on display in the Nordic Hall, September – October 2021
Opening Night Reception: Saturday, September 25th | 7pm | please register here
Susanne Thea will be introduced by Bruce Bro, President of the National Foundation for Danish America. Live performance by guitarist Peter Griggs.
Many thanks to the National Foundation for Danish America for providing support to bring this exhibit to the Scandinavian Cultural Center.

Postponed-Newton Free Library presents: You Came Through The Ruins - Tagore's Songs and Poems of Life and Renewal
2021-09-23 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Join Maitreyee Chakraborty and friends for a special concert that will focus on the works of the Bengali poet, Rabindranath Tagore. He was a writer, playwright, composer, philosopher, social reformer and painter who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913. Maitreyee is trained in the classical Indian vocal tradition.
When the world crumbles around us, death tolls rise and intolerance grows, Rabindranath Tagore’s words and music offer solace and perspective.
This program is supported by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council.
Registration for this program will end two hours before the start time. The login information will be sent just after registration closes. Please be sure to check your spam folder in case it lands there.

Newton Theatre Company presents "Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992"
2021-09-19 20:00, 2021-09-19 14:00, 2021-09-18 20:00, 2021-09-17 20:00 | Hyde Bandshell, 90 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA, 02461, United States
NTC’s announcement of our ninth season will be out soon, but we couldn’t wait to tell you about the first production in our lineup, taking place outside at the Hyde Bandstand.

Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 is a dissection of the 1992 Los Angeles protests after the trial regarding the beating of Rodney King by the police. This stunning work of documentary theatre uses the verbatim words of those who experienced the event as well as those who reflected on how the moment scarred Los Angeles and captured the nation’s attention. A piece more relevant now than ever, Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992​ speaks directly to the heart of the issues of race, class, and access still roiling our country.
Click here to purchase your pay-what-you-can ticket.

COVID Protocols– What to Expect at Our Outdoor Performances
All performers are vaccinated and will not be wearing masks. They will be wearing microphones and their voices will be amplified. Seating starts 25 feet away from the bandshell. The field where the audience will be seated is large, so we encourage our attendees to spread out when seating themselves.

Scandinavian Cultural Center presents: Karin Larsson - Consummate Needle Craft Artist
2021-09-18 13:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Please join us for a virtual lecture with needlecraft expert Pat Olski.

Karin Larsson was a co creator of the home décor and lifestyle movement that we have come to know as “Swedish Style”. Often eclipsed by her famous artist husband, Carl, her imaginative tapestries and textiles are now as revered as his paintings which depicted their their home and family life. Come discover Karin’s world of knitting, sewing, weaving, spinning, embroidery , and design in this engaging lecture .
Saturday, September 18th | 1pm via zoom (link will be sent to all registrants)
ABOUT PAT: Pat Olski is a professional needlecraft designer, lecturer, and instructor. Her designs and articles, which span an array of topics from traditional needlework techniques to current knitwear trends, have appeared in many books and magazines including Piecework, Vogue Knitting, Knit Simple, and Australia’s Inspirations.

Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day with Historic Newton
2021-09-18 11:00 - 17:00 | Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington St, Newton, MA, 02458, United States
Visit Historic Newton at the Jackson Homestead or the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds for Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day, a one-day event in which participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. Participants are allowed to download one ticket per email address. The ticket provides free general admission on Saturday, September 18, 2021, for two people. Type in the Jackson Homestead or the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds and download your ticket here.

Newton Art Association's Annual Awards Show
2021-09-17 19:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Welcome to the 2021 NAA Annual Awards Show at the Newton Free Library and Online
Because the Newton Free Library is not yet allowing public receptions, the reception and awards ceremony for the Annual Awards Show will be offered online via Zoom on Friday, September 17 at 7 p.m. The link for the event is here. We will also send an email as a reminder, with the link by September 15.
The Awards Judge for the Annual Awards Show will be Andrea Foggle Plotkin, AFP Art Consulting, a Boston-based firm specializing in fine art consulting and advising, personal property appraisal, research, writing, collections management, and exhibition curation/organization.
To access the Zoom link and view the online exhibition, click here.
