Newton Cultural Alliance

Historic Newton - Online Newton Artist Exhibit
2020-05-20, 2020-05-19, 2020-05-18 | 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, 2020-05-18 | 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!

Cappella Clausura ONLINE: Ordo Virtutum from 2/15/20
2020-05-20, 2020-05-19, 2020-05-18 | 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.

Suzuki School of Newton: ALL SCHOOL concert POSTPONED
2020-05-19 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

NewTV online tutorials
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
2020-05-19, 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
2020-05-19, 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
2020-05-19, 2020-05-18 | 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

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!

Zamir Chorale: Weekly Musical Message
2020-05-18 | YouTube
Zamir is pleased to share this week’s musical message of inspiration. This week’s message is Boker Shel Zahav. Composed by Nurit Hirsch and Arranged by Aryeh Levanon. Enjoy here!
Virtual Choir created by: Ariel Wyner
Conductor: Joshua Jacobson
Performed by the Zamir Chorale of Boston.

Cappella Clausura: The Dinner Party illuminated by the spectacular art of Fran Forman!
2020-05-17 17:00 - 19:00 | St. Paul's Church, 15 St. Paul St, Brookline, MA, 02446, United States
Immerse yourself in visual and musical beauty: Cappella Clausura and friends Na’ama Lion, flute; Nancy Hurrell, harp; Catherine Liddell and Charles Iner, theorbos and baroque guitars; and Mike Williams, percussion, gather around a table to sing “after dinner” entertainment part-songs by Barbara Strozzi, Vittoria Aleotti, Rebecca Clarke, and Fanny Mendelssohn, all illuminated by the stunning images of visual artist Fran Forman (franforman.com)! Tickets: $35/Adults, $30/Seniors, $20/Students. More info at clausura.org.

New Phil: Classics III - Music for All CANCELED
2020-05-17 15:00 - 18:00 | First Baptist Church in Newton, 848 Beacon St, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
The New Philharmonia Orchestra wraps up its exciting 25th season filled with celebratory spirit, incredible music, and exciting guest performances. Join them as they perform “Music for All,” a program which includes the world premiere of a piece by Tom Vignieri, Beethoven’s masterwork, Symphony No. 9, and beautiful singing from the Metropolitan Chorale. Tickets are $10-$48. The concert will be followed by a reception. For more information visit newphil.org.
Classics III Program: Vignieri World premiere, a New Phil anniversary commission Beethoven Symphony No. 9 Rachele Schmiege, soprano Britt Brown, mezzo soprano Omar Najmi, tenor Ryne Cherry, baritone Metropolitan Chorale, Lisa Graham, Music Director

Pro Arte: Salon Livestream Concert
2020-05-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Facebook Live, United States
Pro Arte was supposed to perform the third Salon concert of the season at the Scandinavian Cultural Center on May 17. The musicians are recording performances from their homes that will be live streamed on Facebook.com/ProArteBoston to share with the Pro Arte community. Music brings us together as one, especially when socially distanced. Please join us for expert performances from the comfort of home.
This performance will be streamed free of charge. Donations are welcome.

Suzuki School of Newton @ Waban Village Day CANCELED
2020-05-17 11:00 - 14:30 | Waban village center
Suzuki School of Newton students will once again be providing music for Waban’s annual Village Day!
Waban Village Day also offers plenty of food, entertainment, amusement rides and games for kids of all ages, handmade crafts, jewelry, gifts and more. There is also an opportunity to chat with members of the Waban Library Center and Waban Area Council to learn more about these organizations and discuss important issues with city officials, candidates, and citizens organizations.
