Newton Cultural Alliance

Amherst Early Music presents Online Classes
2023-10-04 19:15 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | MA
A Complete Beginner’s Introduction to Early Notation

Early Notation for Complete Beginners with Annette Bauer starts October 4!

7:15 – 8:00 pm, 4 October 2023

Annette
Bauer
early notation & recorder

Wednesdays October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023 from 7:15-8:30 pm EST

Class Description

Amherst Early Music presents Online Classes
2023-10-04 17:30 - 18:45, 2023-09-27 17:30 - 18:45, 2023-09-20 17:30 - 18:45 | MA
Music from Escorial MS V.III.24 (ca. 1430-1445)

Next Early Notation Session with Annette Bauer starts September 20!

5:30 – 6:45 pm, 20 September 2023

Annette
Bauer
early notation & recorder

Wednesdays September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 2023 from 5:30-6:45pm EST

Class Description

SLC presents Oktoberfest
2023-10-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Oktoberfest
Tuesday, October 3, 12:00-2:00 pmJoin the fun of Oktoberfest with the Scandinavian Living Center. Come to West Newton and enjoy some delicious German food to celebrate the autumnal festival of Oktoberfest. There will be lots of games and activities for everyone with a football toss, giant Jenga, Cornhole, a Dunk Tank, Dancing, Singing, and a photo booth to capture the memories.

Amherst Early Music presents Online Classes
2023-09-30 17:00 - 18:30 | MA
Book Talk with Geoffrey Burgess – FREE!

“The Thorn of the Honey Locust: Chronicling the Life of an 18th-century Musician”

5:00 – 6:30 pm, 30 September 2023

Geoffrey Burgess, oboe

Class Description

Amherst Early Music presents Online Classes
2023-09-30 13:00 - 14:30 | MA
Bass Instincts – with Marilyn Boenau

for bass recorders and bass dulcians

1:00 – 2:30 pm, 30 September 2023

Marilyn
Boenau
bassoon & dulcian

Class Description

All Newton Music School presents Friday Faculty Concert
2023-09-29 18:30 - 19:30 | All Newton Music School, 321 Chestnut St, West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Friday Faculty Concert
Friday, September 29, 6:30 pm
Unwind at the end of the week with an eclectic mix of ensembles and genres performed by All Newton Music School’s exceptional teaching artists in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.

Memorial Concert for Leslie Parnas
2023-09-28 19:00 - 21:00 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465, United States
Dear Friends,
We cordially invite you to celebrate and remember our dad, the world-renowned cellist, Leslie Parnas.
Please join us for an evening of music, stories and a short video celebrating the life and career of Leslie on September 28 in Boston, where he lived and taught for 50 years, or on September 30, in New York City, where so many musical connections and life-long friendships were made.
Cicely Parnas, Leslie’s granddaughter, will honor the evening by playing Leslie’s cello in a recital deeply connected to his musical legacy. We are thrilled that Cicely will be joined by the celebrated pianist, Arsentiy Kharitonov. Leslie played his cello every day since 1956, and now it has been beautifully restored and still resonates with Leslie’s voice and unique sound.
We would be honored by your presence at either or both of these events:

Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 7:00 pm, The Allen Center, 35 Webster St., Newton MA
Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 4:00 pm, Rose Studio at CMS (Lincoln Center),165 W. 65th St., (10th floor), New York, NY

Family, significant others, friends, all are welcome!
Gratefully,
Marcel and JP Parnas

Amherst Early Music presents Online Classes
2023-09-28 17:30 - 18:45, 2023-09-21 17:30 - 18:45 | MA
Ensemble Play Along with Tish Berlin – You Can Do It!

Four sessions focused on ensemble playing starting September 21

5:30 – 7:00 pm, 21 September 2023

Letitia
Berlin
recorder

Thursdays September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 2023 from 5:30-6:45pm EST

Class Description

Newton Community Chorus Auditions
2023-09-25 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-09-18 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-09-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Newton Country Day School
The Newton Community Chorus begins it’s 42nd season on September 11, 2023.
Come sing with the chorus that’s been a Newton tradition for 42 years. We’re beginning our rehearsals on Monday, September 11th at 7:00 PM. This winter we’ll perform Dvorak’s Stabat Mater and Mozart’s Vespers de Solennes. Our chorus sings the finest in choral music led by our Music Director Richard Travers; our concerts usually feature guest soloists and orchestra. Our winter concert will be held on January 20, 2024 at Grace Episcopal Church in Newton Corner.
Our auditions are simple–come to a rehearsal on September 11, 18 or 25th and sing with us. After rehearsal (around 8:30), you’ll individually sing a few bars from the music we sang earlier that evening for our Music Director Richard Travers and a few members. If you can match pitch and can follow along, it’s easy. Our rehearsals are held at the Newton Country Day School, 785 Centre St., Newton.
For more info, see our website at https://www.newtoncommunitychorus.org/ or Co-President Jim Ball at mijllab@gmail.com.

The Allen Center presents Isabel Stover Jazz Quartet
2023-09-23 15:00 - 16:00 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465, United States
Saturday, September 23
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
West Newton
Allen Center for the Arts, 35 Webster Street
The Isabel Stover Jazz Quartet will be bringing their impressive talents to West Newton at the Allen Center for the Arts to conclude the Fall Village Concert Series. Isabel Stover is known for amazing audiences with her expansive range and ability to paint a picture with her voice.
Isabel fell in love with Jazz when she landed a spot in the Oakland Jazz Choir, a thirty-member ensemble in San Francisco. She began performing regularly with the group at Jazz festivals and wanted to learn as much as she could about the art. She enrolled in classes at the California Jazz Conservatory in Berkley and had the opportunity to study under many renowned performers and artists such as Madeline Eastman, Kitty Margolis, Sheila Jordan, and Ledisi. Isabel learned the skills and techniques to become a great singer and performer and now uses her gift to tell stories through her music.

Scandinavian Cultural Center presents Kim Cannon Arm
2023-09-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Kim Cannon Arm is a true legend of arcade games. He and his friends from Bip Bip Bar set out to break the world record of his favorite game Gyruss, which is known as one of the most intense arcade games ever invented. He is planning to play nonstop for 100 hours – that is four days in a row. Kim obviously needs to be in good physical shape before he tries to break the record, and the game needs to be specifically planned so that Kim can once in a while get a 15-minute break on a mattress in the corner.
https://scandicenter.org/event/screening-cannon-arm-and-the-arcade-quest-denmark/

NewTV presents Members Network Meeting
2023-09-23 11:00 - 17:00 | NewTV, 23 Needham St, Newton, MA, 02461, United States
NewTv members have access to state-of-the-art facilities, which include the studio and equipment for the field. Connect with fellow members at the Members Network Meeting to learn about upcoming projects, brainstorm new content ideas, share helpful resources, or find volunteers for your next production.

New Art Center presents Friday Figure Draw
2023-09-22 19:00 - 22:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Enjoy a life drawing open studio with a live model, beginning with quick poses, and ending with an hour pose. The evening will be relaxed but professional, with music and a great model. For artists 21+ with drinks available for purchase. Bring your own art supplies (no oils); easels/chairs provided.

New Art Center presents Nights Out @ New Art: Mixed Media Collage Canvas
2023-09-22 18:30 - 20:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Nights Out @ New Art
Friday, September 22, 6:30 pm
Nights Out At New Art workshops are fun, informal, and open to people of all artistic abilities. New Art provides the materials with this month’s workshop by Amelle working in Mixed Media Collage Canvas. Open to students ages 21+. Learn the fundamentals of decoupage and add your own creative twist, by bringing in a photo of your favorite creative inspiration.

Audition for Zamir!
2023-09-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St, Auburndale, MA, 02466, United States
Thursday, September 21, 2023, 7:30-9:00 pm

Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington Street, Newton
Appointments must be made in advance. Visit our audition page for requirements and other details.

© Photos by Mickey Goldin

Scandinavian Cultural Center presents Bruno Råberg in Concert
2023-09-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Join SCC for a a very special performance celebrating the release of Bruno Råberg’s debut solo bass album, Look Inside.
Bassist Bruno Råberg melds a lifetime of inspiration and experience into his stunning debut solo bass album. Look Inside, culls influences from throughout Råberg’s notable career, including jazz standards, free improvisation and world music influences.
Saturday, September 16th, 2023 | 1pm | $15; $7 for SCC Members | tickets

Art as Therapy ZOOM info session
2023-09-14 19:00 - 19:30 | virtual
The Art as Therapy program aims to give middle school students the skills and tools to express themselves creatively, connect with other students, and build the foundations for ego-building practices. Students in the program have said they benefited from the program, enjoying the art making as well as the connectedness of the class.
Parents/guardians who are interested in learning more about the program and speaking with the instructors are invited to an informational Zoom session on Thursday, September 14 at 7:oo PM. Art therapist Erin Palazzolo-Loparo, MS-ATR and New Art Center’s Education Coordinator Sarah Moriarty will be talking about the program and answering questions for prospective students/families.
https://newartcenter.org/art-as-therapy-healing-at-the-new-art-center/

Newton Art Association Annual Awards Show
2023-09-13 19:00 - 20:30 | MA
Reception and Awards Ceremony: September 13, 2023,7-8:30pm
Welcome to the First Exhibition of the NAA 2023-2024 year! The NAA 2024 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP SHOW at the Newton Free Library. We welcome all members to apply. This is a non-juried show limited only by capacity. So sign up early!

IMPORTANT DATES

Call for art: July 17 – August 7
Exhibit dates: September 1 – September 29
Drop-off of art: Friday, September 1
Pick-up of art: Friday, September 29
Reception: Wednesday, September 13, 7:00-8:30 pm

ELIGIBILITY

Open to Newton Art Association members with all dues paid for the 2023-2024 season.
This is not a juried show. All entries will be accepted unless otherwise notified.

AWARDS

Gene Faucher Award: $100
Dr. and Mrs. Leslie Russell Award: $100
Molly L. and Henry Schoenberg Award: $100
NAA First Place Award: $300
NAA Second Place Award: $200
NAA Third Place Award: $100
Four Honorable Mentions

ABOUT THE JUROR
Chenoa Baker (she/her) is a curator, wordsmith, and descendant of self-emancipators. Art spaces as incubators for intergroup dialogue and imaginative portals were her foray into curatorial work. In addition to leading the exhibition program as the Associate Curator at Beacon Gallery, she worked on: Gio Swaby: Fresh Up at the Peabody Essex Museum; Simone Leigh at ICA/Boston; Simone Leigh: Sovereignty at the 59th La Biennale di Venezia; and Touching Roots: Black Ancestral Legacies in the Americas at MFA/Boston. Her autobiographical-style art criticism appears in Public Parking, Material Intelligence, Studio Potter, Boston Art Review, Sixty Inches From Center, Burnaway, and a monograph contribution for Helena Metaferia: Generations, Art For This Moment.

Commonwealth Chorale Auditions
2023-09-12 17:45 - 18:45, 2023-09-05 17:45 - 18:45 | First Baptist Church in Newton, 848 Beacon St, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Commonwealth Chorale seeks singers of all voice types who have strong vocal and sight-reading skills. Auditions can be scheduled before rehearsal between 5:45 and 6:45 PM on Tuesday, September 5 and Tuesday, September 12. Auditions are at our new rehearsal location at First Baptist Church, 848 Beacon Street in Newton Center, a few minutes walk from the Newton Center stop on the “D” branch of the MBTA’s Green Line. Ample free parking is also available close-by. An overview of our 2023 – 2024 season can be found on our website: www.commonwealthchorale.com.
To apply for an audition, click here: https://commonwealthchorale.com/join-us

Newton Art Association presents Harmony at Suzuki School of Newton
2023-09-10 08:00 - 2024-01-07 17:00 | Suzuki School of Newton, 1615 Beacon St, Waban, MA, 02468, United States
Harmony at Suzuki School of Newton
Now through January 7, 2024
Suzuki School of Newton hosts the Newton Art Association exhibition, Harmony at Suzuki School of Newton from September 10, 2023 – January 7, 2024. See works from member artists like Sana Mantell pictured here.

The Hyde Community Center presents Summer in the Highlands
2023-09-09 18:00 - 22:00, 2023-09-08 18:00 - 22:00 | Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands, MA, 02461, United States
The Hyde Community Center
2023 Summer in the Highlands
All Movies and Concerts are free and take place on Hyde Bandstand at Hyde Playground.
Sponsor for all activities on Hyde Bandstand this summer: The Village Bank.
In partnership with the Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council.
For more information 617-201-7088 or director@hydecenter.org or www.hydecenter.org
Hyde on Twitter @hydehighlands. Hyde on Instagram hydehighlands.
The Hyde Community Center is a nonprofit corporation.
Full Schedule available here.

Celebrate Newton Holiday Craft Fair 2023 Applications Due
2023-09-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Newton South High School, 140 Brandeis Rd, Newton, MA, 02459
Drumroll Please…The NCA is happy to announce that the Celebrate Newton Holiday Craft Fair 2023 is returning on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023. The fair will be held for its 20th year and located at Newton South High School. With over 50 local artisan vendors and a lineup of amazing live musicians, Celebrate Newton brings the whole community together for this much-loved shopping event. Vendor applications are now open until September 8th, 2023, and available by clicking the link below. Please share with anyone who would like to sell their one-of-a-kind crafts at Celebrate Newton.

Craft Fair Application

Scandinavian Cultural Center presents Vidar Skrede
2023-09-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Join the Scandinavian Cultural Center for an evening of fiddle music from Norway and Scandinavia with Vidar Skrede. Vidar is a performer, composer, producer, and teacher of Nordic folk music. He is originally from western Norway and has been a US resident since 2016, currently living in Milwaukee, WI. On September 7th he will present both traditional music from Norway and his own original tunes, on fiddle, Hardanger fiddle, guitar, and mandolin, and through the stories behind it all.
Thursday, September 7th, 2023 | 7pm | $15; $7 for members | tickets
