Newton Cultural Alliance

An online series on the history & nature of Jewish choral music
2021-02-26, 2021-02-25, 2021-02-24, 2021-02-23, 2021-02-22, 2021-02-21, 2021-02-20, 2021-02-19 and 4 more dates | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
These 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: https://www.jewishchoralmusic.com/podcasts

Pro Arte's Winter Salon Series: Salon 3
2021-02-25 20:00 (America/New_York)
The Winter Salon Series takes place entirely online. Concerts premiere at 8pm on Thursday night and are available to watch through the following Sunday. On the night of the premiere, the performance will also be followed by a live Q&A session with that night’s musicians. Tickets for each performance are $20 for an individual or $35 for families. Click here to purchase tickets.
Salon 3: “American Vignettes”
PROGRAM:
Carter PANN Differences (1998)
Stacy GARROP Noir Vignettes (1995)
Gabriela Lena FRANK Manhattan Serenades (1995)
Kevin PUTS Air for cello and piano (2004)
Stephen PAULUS American Vignettes (1988)

MUSICIANS:
Aron Zelkowicz, cello
Christina Wright-Ivanova, piano

Historic Newton presents: Searching for the Promised Land - The Great Migration
2021-02-25 19:00 - 20:00
Between 1915 and 1970 almost 7 million African Americans fled the U.S. South for northern and western cities. In the process, they transformed America. Standard accounts pigeonhole the Great Migration into the American immigrant myth of searching for jobs and opportunity. However, the movement of Black migrants speaks to a much broader quest for freedom, even though calls for equality were answered with racial violence, redlined neighborhoods, and inferior schools. The Great Migration is also a Boston story that includes families who settled in Newton. Following the routes and roadblocks of Black migrants, this talk by Davarian Baldwin, author and professor at Trinity College, speaks to the hopes and limits of the American Dream for us all. Register in advance to join us for this Zoom talk co-sponsored by Historic Newton and the Newton Free Library.

New Art Center presents: Artist Talk with Georgie Friedman
2021-02-25 17:30 - 18:30
Join us on Zoom for our winter Artist Talk Series featuring contemporary artists whose work examines climate and the environment.
Georgie Friedman is an interdisciplinary artist whose projects include large-scale video installations, single and multi-channel videos and several photographic series. She is interested in our psychological and societal relationships to mild and severe natural phenomena. She investigates a wide range of powerful atmospheric and oceanic conditions, and is fascinated by the power of these natural elements in relationship to human fragility. She utilizes photography, video, sound, installation, engineering and the physics of light, all in order to create new experiences for viewers.
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Newton Art Association's High School Senior Art Scholarship
2021-02-25, 2021-02-24, 2021-02-23, 2021-02-22, 2021-02-21, 2021-02-20, 2021-02-19, 2021-02-18 and 3 more dates
For more than 30 years the Newton Art Association (NAA) has recognized art students through the NAA High School Senior Scholarship Program. NAA strongly believes that talented students deserve to be acknowledged for their artistic accomplishments.
Senior students who go to high school in Newton or are residents of Newton are eligible to apply for the scholarships. Consistently, the submitted artworks reveal an extensive range of creativity across all media, including painting, drawing, collage/mixed media, photography, jewelry, fabric art and 3D works.
Awards are based on an overall assessment of the senior’s creativity, artistic expression, technical skills, and personal statement. The recipients share $3,000 in scholarship money.
Eligible students can apply online from February 8 through March 30, 2021. A virtual award ceremony will be held May 5. Details about the program and online application process can be found on the NAA website. If you know a talented high school senior, encourage them to apply.

Boston Ballet presents: Celebrating Jorma Elo
2021-02-25
From new choreographic voices to narratives you know by heart, enjoy live dance like you have never seen it before. Dance where you are with Boston Ballet’s first-ever virtual season BB@YourHome; six programs that feature fresh creations, signature works, and classical ballet favorites captured live in-studio and streamed directly to you. A digital subscription allows you to enjoy each production with your entire household. With each subscription, you support our dancers, fuel new art-making, and invest in Boston Ballet’s future. Subscribe today, or click here to learn more about virtual performances.
Celebrating Jorma Elo
February 25 – March 7, 2021
Celebrate the boldness and choreographic evolution of Jorma Elo’s work through his 15 years as Boston Ballet’s Resident Choreographer. Watch as a new cast of dancers takes on his mind-blowing hit Plan to B and be the first to experience his brand-new work for two dancers.

Newton Art Association presents: Growing Your Art Career
2021-02-18 19:00 - 20:30
Sharpen Your Art Business with Exciting Workshops

Gain tips on pricing, presentation quality, growing your career, and selling in today’s world at upcoming Newton Art Association workshops.

The Newton Art Association is offering professional workshops this year all led by Christine O’Donnell, the owner and director of Beacon Gallery in Boston.

Christine will provide a generous peek “behind the curtain” of working with a gallerist. Learn some best practices to use when prospecting or working with a gallery, as well as some good ways to jump into the art world and start showing more. Make sure to bring your questions! Click here to purchase tickets.

Historic Newton presents: Written by the Victors - Remembering the American Revolution
2021-02-18 17:00 - 18:00
Take a detailed look at the economic conflicts that led up to our War for Independence to better understand how our knowledge of the outcome often flavors our perception of the beginning. Come and learn how taxes, trade, and economic theory played just as big role as patriotism and liberty. This is part one of a two-part program. The second part will be presented in the spring. Register here to receive the Zoom link.

Historic Newton presents: Sculpture in Service of Social Justice
2021-02-16 19:00 - 20:00
Cyrus Dallin, Sculpture in Service of Social Justice

Date:02/16/2021 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location:Virtual
Virtual Meeting
Newton, Massachusetts 02459

Did you know that Cyrus Dallin, sculptor of the Francis B. Hornbrook statue which is part of the Newton Free Library’s Permanent Collection of Art, was also an educator, activist and agent of change? Join Cyrus Dallin Art Museum director and curator, Heather Leavell, for a program that will cover the history of three local Dallin works, illustrating how Dallin employed his position as an internationally acclaimed sculptor to fight the oppression of Indigenous people. Learn how Dallin took a lead role in efforts to reform government policies adversely affecting Native peoples and educate the general public about Indigenous cultures. Co-sponsored by Historic Newton and the Newton Free Library. Register here to attend the program.
