Newton Cultural Alliance

Historic Newton - Online Newton Artist Exhibit
2020-05-14, 2020-05-13, 2020-05-12, 2020-05-11 | United Kingdom
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
2020-05-14, 2020-05-13, 2020-05-12, 2020-05-11 | United Kingdom
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
2020-05-14, 2020-05-13, 2020-05-12, 2020-05-11 | 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.

Historic Newton: Storytime Online!
2020-05-13 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Newton Free Library: Kids Poetry Club
2020-05-13 | 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
2020-05-13, 2020-05-12, 2020-05-11 | United Kingdom
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
2020-05-13, 2020-05-12, 2020-05-11 | 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
2020-05-13, 2020-05-12, 2020-05-11 | 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
2020-05-13, 2020-05-12, 2020-05-11 | 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: Virtual Storytime
2020-05-12 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.

Zamir Chorale of Boston: musical message for the week
2020-05-11 10:30 - 17:00 | United Kingdom
From the 1938 Yiddish musical, “Mamele,” with lyrics by Molly Picon and music by Abe Ellstein. Performed in an arrangement by Josh Jacobson with the Zamir Chorale of Boston. Roslyn Barak, solo. Jim Guttman, bass. Bob Wiener, drums. Mark Miller, clarinet. (CD “An Hour in the Garden of Eden”) Listen to this beautiful choir here! For more information visit http://www.zamir.org

All Newton Music School: Virtual Musical Mornings
2020-05-11 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
2020-05-11 | 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.
