An online series on the history & nature of Jewish choral music
ONLINE United KingdomThese 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:…
Newton Baroque: Encore Performance on Facebook
ONLINE United KingdomNewton 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.
Cappella Clausura: Encore Performance of Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel’s Cantatas
ONLINE United KingdomEnjoy 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.
NewTV online tutorials
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.
Newton Free Library: Kids Poetry Club
ONLINE United KingdomNewton 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.
Suzuki Preschool of Newton Online Activities
YouTubeOur 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…
Historic Newton: Storytime Online!
ONLINE United KingdomHistoric 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.
Matt Heaton Virtual Family Sing-Along on Zoom
ZOOMNewton 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…
Cappella Clausura ONLINE: Ordo Virtutum from 2/15/20
ONLINE United KingdomCappella 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…
Newton Open Studios – Artists Online
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!