Newton Cultural Alliance

Cappella Clausura ONLINE: Ordo Virtutum from 2/15/20
2020-05-21, 2020-05-20, 2020-05-19 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Cappella 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 to the various ancient roles; with Na’ama Lion, flute; Nancy Hurrell, harp; Laura Jeppesen, vielle; and Mike Williams, percussion. Enjoy this lovely concert now by clicking here. More info at clausura.org.

Matt Heaton Virtual Family Sing-Along on Zoom
2020-05-20 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | ZOOM
Newton Free Library is pleased to present Matt Heaton (the “Toddlerbilly Troubadour”) via Zoom. Matt brings an exuberant energy to his sing alongs. Peppered with well-known classics and a few soon-to-be classics, and performed with panache on guitar & banjo, Matt makes music for parents and kids alike. For info on how to join the Zoom meeting, click here. Visit newtonfreelibrary.net for more great stuff from the library.

Historic Newton: Storytime Online!
2020-05-20 10:30 - 11:30 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Historic Newton as moved its Storytime online! Watch their Facebook page every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. through April 29 for a story and a crafts project, especially for children ages 0-3. Click here.

Suzuki Preschool of Newton Online Activities
2020-05-20 | YouTube
Our trained Preschool staff has been working on a series of educational videos that bring the activities and lessons of the Preschool to our students at home. Any and all are invited to browse the stories, Chinese lessons, activities, and games that we’re putting out on our school’s YouTube page. Browse what we have so far and subscribe for updates–all are offered free of charge. Click here for the #AloneTogether Youtube Playlist!

Newton Free Library: Kids Poetry Club
2020-05-20 | 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.

NewTV online tutorials
2020-05-20, 2020-05-19, 2020-05-18 | MA
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.

Cappella Clausura: Encore Performance of Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel’s Cantatas
2020-05-20, 2020-05-19, 2020-05-18 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Enjoy 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.

Newton Baroque: Encore Performance on Facebook
2020-05-20, 2020-05-19, 2020-05-18 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Newton 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.

An online series on the history & nature of Jewish choral music
2020-05-20, 2020-05-19 | 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

Historic Newton - Online Newton Artist Exhibit
2020-05-20, 2020-05-19 | MA
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.

Newton Open Studios - Artists Online
2020-05-20, 2020-05-19 | MA
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!

Suzuki School of Newton: ALL SCHOOL concert POSTPONED
2020-05-19 17:00 - 19:00 | First Baptist Church in Newton, 848 Beacon St, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Suzuki School of Newton students of all ages, ability levels, and instruments will perform in groups for this exciting end of the school year performance.
Groups of violinists, violists, cellists, pianists, flutists, guitarists, and harpists will showcase the pieces they’ve learned throughout the year, culminating in everyone performing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.
This performance is free and open to the public.

Suzuki School of Newton: Prep Online Sessions
2020-05-19 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Suzuki School of Newton presents its Suzuki Prep Online Sessions beginning Tuesday, May 19, and run through Tuesday, June 23, at 1:00 p.m. Students, ages 0 to 4, will sing, move to music, and perform pre-instrumental Suzuki activities from the comfort of their own home, guided by an accompanying adult caregiver and their trained Suzuki teachers. Cost is $190 + $25 registration fee for the 6 sessions, and these 60-minute classes are limited to 12 students. Register now here to reserve your spot! More info at suzukinewton.org.

Newton Free Library: Virtual Storytime
2020-05-19 10:00 - 10:30 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Newton Free Library presents Virtual Storytime on Tuesdays 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.

New Art Center remote class: Painting Beyond Foundations
2020-05-19 09:30 - 12:00 | 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 Art Association: Shelter in Art
2020-05-19 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Shelter 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: Teen Zoom Poetry
2020-05-18 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Newton Free Library is hosting a Teen Zoom Poetry Group. The time will be spent writing poems based on fun prompts! More information here. Ideal for grades 7-12.

Zamir Chorale of Boston: Weekly Musical Message
2020-05-18 10:30 - 17:00 | YouTube
Enjoy Zamir’s Chorale’s musical message, featuring Israel’s “song of the century” — Jerusalem of Gold — Yerushalayim Shel Zahav: analysis, backstory and performance by the women of the Zamir Chorale of Boston, Maayan Harel, solo. Music and lyrics by Naomi Shemer. Arrangement by Yehezkel Braun. Concert video recording by Larry Sandberg. Listen to this beautiful music here! For more information visit http://www.zamir.org and www.JewishChoralMusic.com.

All Newton Music School: Virtual Musical Mornings
2020-05-18 09:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
All Newton Music School is now showing free Virtual Musical Mornings @Home with Mr. Ken on the school’s website, allnewton.org. These fun videos feature songs, coloring books, and instrument personality activities perfect for kids ages 5 and under. Click here and enjoy the music in the morning…or anytime!
