Newton Cultural Alliance

Newton Free Library: Kids Poetry Club
2020-06-10 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Newton Free Library presents Kids Poetry Club. Sign up by Wednesday at 5 pm, and on Thursday you will be sent a link to a special read aloud as well as an exciting new poetry writing challenge! For more information click here.

Zamir Chorale of Boston: Weekly Musical Message
2020-06-10, 2020-06-09, 2020-06-08 | YouTube
Zamir Chorale of Boston is pleased to present its Weekly Musical Message:

Birkas Kohanim Blessings in a time of need (Numbers 6:24-26) Music by Louis Lewandowski The Zamir Chorale of Boston, Joshua Jacobson, conductor Cantor Peter Halpern, soloist and Edwin Swanborn, organist, www.zamir.org, www.JewishChoralMusic.com

Listen to this beautiful choir here! For more information visit http://www.zamir.org.

An online series on the history & nature of Jewish choral music
2020-06-10, 2020-06-09, 2020-06-08, 2020-06-07, 2020-06-06 | 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

New Art Center remote class: Painting Beyond Foundations
2020-06-09 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | ZOOM
Intermediate and advanced students explore and develop personal themes while pushing their skills to the limit. Demos, group exercises, color theory, advanced painting techniques with regular critique and conversation support and extend creativity and competency. See website for materials list and more info.
This class, taught by Michael Wilson, runs from May 19th to June 30th, from 9:30am-12:30pm. Cost: $335
Select New Art Center Spring 2020 classes are meeting during their scheduled class times through Zoom Meetings, phone calls, and emails. These classes will allow students to create at home, interact with their classmates, and receive instruction from their teacher.

Class meets weekly via Zoom at class time
Instructions will be sent to students via email from instructor
Register Now!

Newton Community Cameras
2020-06-09, 2020-06-08, 2020-06-07, 2020-06-06 | United Kingdom
A photography contest during COVID-19

Submissions accepted June 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020
Public Exhibition Place & Dates: TBD

How do we connect when we are physically distant? While COVID 19 continues to impact lives around the world, we have the opportunity to document this life-altering event in a very personal way through photography and our stories: how it affects our families, our work, our community, and our daily lives.
A juried exhibition of 20 photographs selected by an arts community committee will be at a location and time to be determined. At the end of the exhibit the framed prints will be returned to the photographers. All contest entries will be archived with Historic Newton so that residents in the future can learn about life in Newton during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Visit website for submission guidelines.

Suzuki School: Online Summer Music Lessons for Children
2020-06-09, 2020-06-08, 2020-06-07, 2020-06-06 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
The Suzuki School of Newton offers individual lessons during the summer for both current SSN students and new students. New students should fill out our inquiry form to begin the enrollment process. We offer a la carte weekly online summer lessons, with availability especially in piano, cello, violin, flute, and harp. Click here for more information!

Newton Art Association: Shelter in Art
2020-06-09, 2020-06-08, 2020-06-07, 2020-06-06 | 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 Online: Teen Zoom Poetry
2020-06-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Write your physical distancing blues away with our Teen Zoom Poetry Group with James & Jean. During this time, we’ll be writing poems based on fun prompts! Have your keyboards, pencils, and paper handy! Registration is required to receive the Zoom link for this event. Grades 7-12.
Begin registration here!

Newton Free Library Online: Pajama Storytime
2020-06-08 19:00 - 19:30 | Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Get ready for bed by listening to these stories and songs that will help you drift off to dreamland. Put on your pajamas, cuddle with a loved one, and bring your favorite stuffed animal friend! For kids ages 3 and up.
Zoom Link!

Suzuki School: Online Summer Music Lessons for Adults
2020-06-08 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Are you a first-time adult learner looking into music lessons for yourself? Or maybe you’re a current music student who needs a new teacher? Suzuki School of Newton offers weekly online lessons for adult learners, with availability especially in piano, cello, violin, flute, and harp. Sign-up for an easy four-lesson intro package before committing to a renewal package of 10 lessons. For more information or to register visit here!

Zamir Chorale Weekly Message
2020-06-08 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Zamir Chorale of Boston presents Boker Shel Zahav. Listen to this beautiful choir right now here. More info at zamir.org.
Virtual Choir created by: Ariel Wyner
Composer: Nurit Hirsch
Arranger: Aryeh Levanon
Conductor: Joshua Jacobson
Performed by the Zamir Chorale of Boston

Newton Piano Summit: Guitar Master Bruce Forman in Concert ONLINE
2020-06-06 16:00 - 17:30 | Facebook Live, United States
The Newton Piano Summit is pleased to present Guitar Master Bruce Forman on Saturday, June 6 at 4:00 p.m. via Facebook live. At that time, click here to access the concert.
Bruce Forman’s name inspires smiles, laughter, and fear! He is known the world over for incredible prowess, energy, and creativity. “Bruce Forman is one of the great lights of our age.” Barney Kessel, Jazz Times
Eighteen recordings as a leader, including his newest release, Junkyard Duo; countless sideman recordings including Ray Brown, Bobby Hutcherson, Roger Kellaway; soundtrack performances on three of Clint Eastwood’s distinguished films—most notably Academy Award-winning Million Dollar Baby; producer, arranger, acclaimed educator, in residence at USC’s Studio/Jazz Guitar Dept., when does Bruce Forman rest? Tune in for a live performance and conversation.
COVID-19 has changed our world and for artists who depended greatly on live performances for income, the impact is devastating. The Newton Piano Summit is committed to helping these artists by paying for their performances. 100% of revenue is paid to the performers. You can make a tax-deductible donation through the Waban Improvement Society here. More info at newtonpianosummit.org.

Suzuki School of Newton @ Newton Porchfest! CANCELED
2020-06-06 14:00 - 17:00 | Suzuki School of Newton, 1615 Beacon St, Waban, MA, 02468, United States
Suzuki School of Newton students will once again be providing music for Newton Porchfest! PorchFest is an afternoon of free music performed outside of people’s homes. Newton now joins the 100+ other cities across the country who hold this every year.
Location: Various porches in Waban, including our front porch at 1615 Beacon Street. For more information, visit the Newton Porchfest website.

Amherst Early Music Online
2020-06-06 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
Join AEM ONLINE this weekend! Four online class sessions are offered using the Zoom meeting app, or your web browser. Register for any number of sessions; classes are $25 per session. Click here for more information.
Schedule (EDT)
Saturday, June 6, 2020
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Musique de Joye Moderne Musique from Renaissance France with Lawrence Lipnik viol and recorder
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Frame Drum Fun for All with Spiff Wiegand percussion
Sunday, June 7, 2020
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Baroque Oboe Session Duos and Techniques with Meg Owens Baroque oboe
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. HORS D’OEUVRES – Studies as Musical Nourishment! with Alison Melville recorder
Register here!

Newton Free Library Online: Drawing for Beginners - Positive & Negative Space
2020-06-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Drawing is a skill anyone can learn. Explore how negative and positive spaces can help shape your drawing skills. I will share some of the tricks and methods taught in art school. All you need is a pencil and paper.
On the day of the event you will receive an email with a link to join. At the time of the program simply click on the link and you’ll see the host. For more information email Mare at mparkerotoole.ntn@minlib.net.
