Newton Cultural Alliance

New Art Center presents: Site Specific Dance - For All Movers, Artists, and Dancers
2021-09-21 18:00 - 19:30, 2021-09-14 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Improvise and make dances (all levels are invited) live, and, in-person, inspired by the world around you: your kitchen, your car, a skyscraper, a park bench. You will receive prompts one week in advance of class to inspire you to create a short movement piece. These short dances (~1 min) can provide a jumping-off point for further expansion, they can be transformed into a 2D work of art, or they can stand on their own two feet. During class we will share our creations, and, we will improvise together based on themes. Brilliance and some silliness will ensue. See website for more details.
Dates: 9/14 – 10/19
Details: Tuesdays, 6 Sessions
Times: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

New Art Center presents: Let’s Put On A Play! – GR 3-5
2021-09-21 15:30 - 16:30 | Zoom
Children will explore theater games, stories and shorter character pieces, using imagination and creative skills, in this exciting class. Have fun as you develop self confidence and showmanship while working with award winning actor and sought-after Boston drama teacher Danny Bolton. Many of you know Danny as New Art Center’s summer performance instructor since 2004. Click here to register.

Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes - Charlotte's Web
2021-09-20 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-09-16 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-09-15 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-09-13 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-09-09 16:00 - 17:30 | First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, 1326 Washington St, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Join lovable pig Wilbur and his best friend, Charlotte the spider, in this fun, heartwarming re-telling of E.B. White’s classic story, Charlotte’s Web. We’ve got dancing, acting, scenery-making, and parts for everybody! ​Tuition: $385. Open to Students in Grades K-5
Location for all classes: FUUSN – First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton
1326 Washington St, Newton, MA 02465
We follow closings for all Newton Public school holidays and snow days.
We want theatre to be accessible to everyone.
If you are interested in learning more about Newton Theatre Kids scholarships, please email Melissa.

New Art Center presents: Pastel Landscapes
2021-09-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-09-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Capture the beauty of the seasons with the immediacy of dry pastel in this Zoom class. Working from photos, explore how to build a landscape using many layers of colors. After taking this class, you will be ready to draw landscapes from life using a medium that is easy to carry! All levels welcome, but students must have at least taken one drawing class. See website for materials list.
Dates: 9/13 – 11/29
Details: Mondays, 11 Sessions
Times: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Notes: no class 10/11

Newton Theatre Company presents "Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992"
2021-09-19 20:00, 2021-09-19 14:00, 2021-09-18 20:00, 2021-09-17 20:00 | Hyde Bandshell, 90 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA, 02461, United States
NTC’s announcement of our ninth season will be out soon, but we couldn’t wait to tell you about the first production in our lineup, taking place outside at the Hyde Bandstand.

Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 is a dissection of the 1992 Los Angeles protests after the trial regarding the beating of Rodney King by the police. This stunning work of documentary theatre uses the verbatim words of those who experienced the event as well as those who reflected on how the moment scarred Los Angeles and captured the nation’s attention. A piece more relevant now than ever, Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992​ speaks directly to the heart of the issues of race, class, and access still roiling our country.
Click here to purchase your pay-what-you-can ticket.

COVID Protocols– What to Expect at Our Outdoor Performances
All performers are vaccinated and will not be wearing masks. They will be wearing microphones and their voices will be amplified. Seating starts 25 feet away from the bandshell. The field where the audience will be seated is large, so we encourage our attendees to spread out when seating themselves.

Scandinavian Cultural Center presents: Karin Larsson - Consummate Needle Craft Artist
2021-09-18 13:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Please join us for a virtual lecture with needlecraft expert Pat Olski.

Karin Larsson was a co creator of the home décor and lifestyle movement that we have come to know as “Swedish Style”. Often eclipsed by her famous artist husband, Carl, her imaginative tapestries and textiles are now as revered as his paintings which depicted their their home and family life. Come discover Karin’s world of knitting, sewing, weaving, spinning, embroidery , and design in this engaging lecture .
Saturday, September 18th | 1pm via zoom (link will be sent to all registrants)
ABOUT PAT: Pat Olski is a professional needlecraft designer, lecturer, and instructor. Her designs and articles, which span an array of topics from traditional needlework techniques to current knitwear trends, have appeared in many books and magazines including Piecework, Vogue Knitting, Knit Simple, and Australia’s Inspirations.

Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day with Historic Newton
2021-09-18 11:00 - 17:00 | Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington St, Newton, MA, 02458, United States
Visit Historic Newton at the Jackson Homestead or the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds for Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day, a one-day event in which participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. Participants are allowed to download one ticket per email address. The ticket provides free general admission on Saturday, September 18, 2021, for two people. Type in the Jackson Homestead or the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds and download your ticket here.

Newton Art Association's Annual Awards Show
2021-09-17 19:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Welcome to the 2021 NAA Annual Awards Show at the Newton Free Library and Online
Because the Newton Free Library is not yet allowing public receptions, the reception and awards ceremony for the Annual Awards Show will be offered online via Zoom on Friday, September 17 at 7 p.m. The link for the event is here. We will also send an email as a reminder, with the link by September 15.
The Awards Judge for the Annual Awards Show will be Andrea Foggle Plotkin, AFP Art Consulting, a Boston-based firm specializing in fine art consulting and advising, personal property appraisal, research, writing, collections management, and exhibition curation/organization.
To access the Zoom link and view the online exhibition, click here.

Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes - Devising Ensemble
2021-09-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-09-09 18:30 - 20:00 | First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, 1326 Washington St, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Join NTK’s all new Devising Ensemble! Our first program for middle schoolers gives participants the opportunity to explore new forms of performance and hone their artistic skills, all while creating an original piece of theatre as an ensemble. Specifically tailored to the interests of the students, this class is an excellent opportunity for young performers to expand their artistic horizons and learn more about their craft. ​Open to Students in Grades 6-8. ​Tuition: $385
Thursdays from 6:30-8 pm
September 9th through December 16th
​Taught by Abby Lass
Location for all classes: FUUSN – First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton
1326 Washington St, Newton, MA 02465
We follow closings for all Newton Public school holidays and snow days.
We want theatre to be accessible to everyone.
If you are interested in learning more about Newton Theatre Kids scholarships, please email Melissa.

Newton Free Library presents: Poetry Series and Open Mic
2021-09-14 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Marcia Karp, Kevin Gallagher and Janet Sylvester will give virtual readings in this year’s first poetry series event. An open mike will follow with a limit of one poem per person, limited slots are available. Sign ups for the open mic will happen during the actual session. The series is facilitated by Doug Holder of Ibetston St. Press.
Registration for this program will end two hours before the start time. The Zoom login information will be sent just after registration closes. Please be sure to check your spam folder in case it lands there.

Zamir Chorale Auditions
2021-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St, Auburndale, MA, 02466, United States
Auditions for the Zamir Chorale of Boston’s 2021-22 season will be held Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. , at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., Auburndale (Newton).
Auditions are by appointment only and must be scheduled in advance by emailing manager@zamir.org.
Candidates should have excellent vocal quality, the ability to sight-read music, and previous choral experience. In addition to the audition, candidates are required to attend open rehearsals from 7:15 to 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, and Tuesday, October 5, at Temple Reyim. Rehearsals throughout the year are generally held on Tuesdays at Temple Reyim, from 7:15 to 10:00 p.m., from September through early June.

Storied Nights - Open-Mic Storytelling at the Hyde Bandshell
2021-09-12 19:00 - 20:45 | Hyde Bandshell, 90 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA, 02461, United States
Come listen to great stories, or, put your name in the hat to tell your own, true, 5-minute story. Bring your friends, a picnic and libations. Come enjoy the outdoors while we can!
Story Theme: “Fall”
Tell us about a time when you took a fall (literal or otherwise); or when you fell in love, or off the wagon; or maybe you needed a fall-back plan. Or maybe it happened in Autumn.
Featuring the amazing Harold Cox, Don Picard, and Rose Saia.

Suzuki School of Newton presents: Back to School Block Party
2021-09-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Suzuki School of Newton, 1615 Beacon St, Waban, MA, 02468, United States
Dust off your instrument and get ready for the new school year with a celebration! The Back To School Block Party will consist of a play-in and a picnic on September 12th from 4:00-6:00pm at our school’s parking lot. We hope to see you then! (Rain date is Sep. 19th from 4:00-6:00).

Newton Art Association presents: Demo with Lisa Regopoulos
2021-09-09 19:00 - 21:00 | MA
When Realism meets Impressionism in pastel, that’s where the excitement begins for Massachusetts artist Lisa Regopoulos. That’s how she likes to paint. It need not be a specific object, but a strong shape or pleasing color harmony combined with movement and texture that get transformed into an impressionistic pastel. First impressions of a scene, life in real time, the beauty of the now are the moments she wants to capture. That is why plein air painting excites her most. Her plein air work is fresh and evokes the feeling of whatever is happening at that moment in time. It’s that emotion in her pastels that engages her viewers, causing them to linger and begging them to share in that feeling.
Her enthusiasm for pastel and plein air painting has led her to learn from some of the nation’s best Artists in pastel, watercolor and oil at the Plein Air Convention and the IAPS Convention in Albuquerque, NM. She has attended many intensive workshops in order to keep growing as an artist, and to learn about new techniques and trends. One of her favorite intensive workshops was a week of plein air pastel painting in Tuscany in May 2017.
Working in pastel and teaching her students this versatile medium are two of her greatest passions. She has worked in the medium for twenty years and has seen incredible growth after becoming a full-time artist when her daughter entered college four years ago. Her commitment to teaching began nearly a decade ago, conducting small private classes in her home, to weekly classes at the Wild Salamander Creative Arts Center, Hollis, NH, to workshops and demonstrations all over the New England Region. She currently maintains a new studio in Fitchburg, MA. In June of 2019, Lisa taught a 10 day plein air workshop at La Romita School (www.laromita.org), Umbria, Italy, and is actively pursuing teaching workshops across the USA
Click here for more info.

NewTV's Summer Photo Contest
2021-09-03, 2021-09-02, 2021-09-01, 2021-08-31 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Join in on the fun by voting in NewTV’s Summer Photo Contest. Amazing entries from all over Newton have been submitted and are waiting for your verdict. Voting ends Friday, September 3, and winners will be announced on Tuesday, September 7. Choose the best overall image and the “in and around Newton” favorite by casting your ballot here.

Outdoor Lawn Games at the Newton Free Library
2021-09-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Put on your game face for an afternoon of lawn games! We have cornhole, giant jenga, throw throw burrito, and croquet. Meet us in the Teen Area to venture outside. For rising 6th to 12th graders.

Newton Free Library presents: Twisted Sisters - Killer Hurricanes of the 1950s
2021-08-30 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Join Eamon McCarthy Earls for a wild ride as he dives into the history of the Twisted Sisters, four storms – Carol, Edna, Connie and Diane – that hammered New England and the Northeast all in a period of 12 months during the 1950s. These storms brought devastating winds, pounding waves, record tidal surges and floods of nearly Biblical proportions! Today, despite the massive seawalls and flood control projects built in the wake of the Twisted Sisters, the question is, will it happen again?
Eamon McCarthy Earls is an author of multiple books on regional history. He studied geology and history at UMASS-Amherst, served for three years as a Town Council member in his hometown of Franklin, Massachusetts, and is now completing a law degree at George Mason University in Arlington, Virginia.
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