New Art Center online: Ceramics - Intermediate/Advanced
2020-09-22 09:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
New Art Live Online Learning – Weekly online class at designated class times. New Art faculty conduct a real-time class through Zoom video meetings.
Students of all levels explore the creative possibilities of ceramics. Demonstrations and hands-on instruction cover wheel throwing, handbuilding, and surface treatment including glazing. Each semester includes one group project or technique and plenty of time to develop your distinctive voice. Tuition includes 25 lbs. of clay, firing and glazing. See website for supply list.
Dates: Sep 15 – Dec 1
Details: Tuesdays, 12 Sessions
Times: 9:30AM – 12:30PM
Venue: Washington Park

Newton Free Library presents: Don’t Take the Bait – Helping You Identify Misinformation
2020-09-22 11:00 - 12:30 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Join the Newton Free Library for this online discussion on Tuesday, September 22nd. Misinformation is everywhere these days. In this class we will offer strategies to help you sift through what is exaggerated, misleading or completely false to find more accurate online information and become better digital consumers.
Click here to register.

New Art Center online: Monotype Printing with a Press
2020-09-22 13:00 - 16:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
New Art Live Online Learning – Weekly online class at designated class times. New Art faculty conduct a real-time class through Zoom video meetings.
Build skills in monotype printmaking. Experiment with techniques using an etching press: additive and subtractive printing, chine colle, trace monotype, overprinting, stencils, and direct painting on a plate. Explore ways of creating texture and depth using natural and man-made objects: leaves, grasses, eggshells, mesh, foil, bubble wrap, etc. to make gorgeous prints! Excellent for all levels of experience. See website for materials list.
Dates: Sep 15 – Dec 1
Details: Tuesdays, 12 Sessions
Times: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Venue: Washington Park

New Art Center online: Painting Believable Light - "Glow"
2020-09-22 13:00 - 17:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
New Art Live Online Learning – Weekly online class at designated class times. New Art faculty conduct a real-time class through Zoom video meetings.
What makes a painting “glow?” What is the glowing quality that appears in the work of many master painters? How does an artist make this happen? To communicate a feeling of believable light in a painting, and to make a painting glow, artists must make certain decisions early in the painting process. This class includes a comprehensive exploration of the “glow factor.” Topics will include texture, transparency, color, and discussions about the creative process challenges. For intermediate and advanced painters. See website for materials list.
Dates: Sep 15 – Dec 1
Details: Tuesdays, 12 Sessions
Times: 1:00PM – 5:00PM
Venue: Washington Park

An online series on the history & nature of Jewish choral music
2020-09-23, 2020-09-24, 2020-09-25, 2020-09-26, 2020-09-27, 2020-09-28 | 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 Art Association: Shelter in Art
2020-09-23, 2020-09-24, 2020-09-25, 2020-09-26, 2020-09-27, 2020-09-28 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Shelter in Art is a virtual exhibition of work created by Newton Art Association members during the COVID-19 crisis. Click here to view this incredible exhibit online through October 31.

[RESCHEDULED] Historic Newton presents: Bayman in the Bay State - Viking Myths
2020-09-24 17:00 | Zoom
On September 17th, explore the origins of the myths surrounding the Vikings and Leif Erikson’s alleged exploration and settlement of Massachusetts. Learn about how negligent scholarship and forged maps and transcriptions have led to a statue of Erikson on Boston’s Commonwealth Avenue. Several other monuments to the Vikings remain in our state today after their fabrication during the 19th century, including Norumbega Tower on the Charles River. Register in advance [create link] to receive the link to this Zoom talk. Suggested donation, $10 per person, $5 for Historic Newton members. Register here

All Newton Music School: Broadway Bound Online Class
2020-09-24 17:00 - 17:45, 2020-09-26 13:00 - 13:45, 2020-09-26 13:45 - 14:30 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Actors will spend the Semester creating and exploring imaginative characters, learning choreography, and proper singing technique with director, composer, and playwright Kelvyn Koning; an experienced musical theatre educator.
Broadway Bound will allow each actor to sing, dance, deliver lines, and be part of a virtual theatrical ensemble which builds presence and self-confidence.
Creative and engaging instructor Mr. Kelvyn will work with the young actors ideas to compose original music and scenes for each class as they prepare a virtual world premiere production!
Before filming, the student will be provided with a Broadway Bound “Backstage” Box with all the costume pieces and props needed to film their scenes, songs, and choreography with flair!
Click here for registration.
Ages 5-7 years
Sept. 12 to Jan. 16 – Saturdays: 1:00 – 1:45 pm
Ages 8-10 years
Sept. 10 to Jan. 7 – Thursday: 5:00 – 5:45 pm
Sept. 12 to Jan. 16 – Saturday: 1:45 – 2:30 pm

NewTV's Virtual Red Carpet Awards Ceremony
2020-09-24 18:00 - 19:30 | ZOOM
Join NewTV on Thursday, September 24 at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom for a virtual Red Carpet Awards ceremony.
Due to the pandemic, NewTV had to cancel their Annual Meeting + Red Carpet Awards this past March. They still want to honor the hard work of their producers and members from 2019, so they’ll be celebrating virtually next Thursday.
Please RSVP with Brian Hebert at brianh@newtv.org, if you plan to attend the Zoom ceremony.

Parent Information Session - Suzuki School of Newton
2020-09-24 19:30 - 20:30 | ZOOM
Interested in enrolling in Suzuki School of Newton’s music program for the Fall 2020 semester? Join Suzuki on Tuesday, September 24 at 7:30 p.m. for a prospective family information session on Zoom! Suzuki offers instruction in violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, guitar, and harp. All music classes will be held online through December 31, 2020. This session will provide practical details about online classes for new students, as well as explain Suzuki’s program offerings and the Suzuki philosophy of education.

Please RSVP to email@suzukinewton.org to receive the Zoom meeting link.

Pro Arte's Fall Salon Series: Salon 1
2020-09-24 20:00 - 22:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
The Fall Salon Series takes place entirely online. Each of these six concerts premieres at 8pm on Thursday night and will be available to watch through the following Sunday. On the night of the premiere, the performance will also be followed by a live Q&A session with that night’s musicians. Tickets for each performance are $20 for an individual or $35 for families. Click here to purchase tickets.

Salon 1:
Lyrical, tender, charming, warm, majestic… These are a just a few words that apply equally to Florence Price’s String Quartet in G Major and Beethoven’s Opus 127 Quartet in E Flat Major. Though separated by a century, each groundbreaking genius overcame adversity to create these two works which express profound humanity and beauty. Beethoven struggled to compose his Op. 127 through illness and complete deafness; Price (perhaps the most notable African American women composers of the early 20th Century) composed her gorgeous G Major Quartet despite enduring systemic racial disadvantages. Through these works, both artists show us a roadmap to beauty, triumph, and our better selves.

Florence PRICE, String Quartet in G Major

BEETHOVEN String Quartet in E-flat Major, op. 127

MUSICIANS
Liana Zaretsky, violin
Julia Cash, violin
Emily Rome, viola
Leo Eguchi, cello

New Art Center online: Drawing, Painting, Collage GR 6-8
2020-09-25 16:30 - 18:00 | Zoom
New Art Live Online Learning – Weekly online class at designated class times. New Art faculty conduct a real-time class through Zoom video meetings.

Longer class! Explore techniques of drawing, painting and collage. The focus this semester will be on form and space – learning to make your work look 3-D and to show distance. Experiment with color, shape and composition, and learn how to use different art materials individually and together to create more sophisticated artworks. This class is excellent for all levels of experience.
Dates: Sep 25 – Dec 18
Details: Fridays, 10 Sessions
Times: 4:30PM – 6:00PM
Venue: Live Online Learning (Zoom)
Notes: No class 11/27

Boston Ballet School: Classical Ballet Program Virtual Placement Class
2020-09-26 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Boston Ballet School’s Classical Ballet Program Virtual Placement Classes
Virtual placement classes will take place at various times throughout the 2020/2021 school year. Pre-registration is required and there is a $30 placement fee. During the class, students should have access to a barre (a tall, sturdy chair will work just fine as long as it’s safe and comfortable) and supportive flooring. Please note your placement applies to any Boston Ballet School location. Students attending a summer program at Boston Ballet School will be assessed for a level in the upcoming school year and are not required to attend a separate placement class.
The next placement class will be Saturday, September 26, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Please register using the link here. Registrants will be sent login instructions on September 25. More info here.

Amherst Early Music online: Tantalizing Telemann Technicalities
2020-09-26 13:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Join us for AEM ONLINE classes each weekend! Register for any number of sessions – classes are $25 per session. Registration opens each Monday for the weekend classes! Click here for more information.
Tantalizing Telemann Technicalities with Sarah Cantor
We will use the Telemann F Major duet as technical inspiration for this class. The high F’s give us opportunities to work on blowing and thumb position for high notes. The scale passages are perfect for finger coordination. The repeated sequences of 16th notes beg us to make tonguing syllable decisions. The long passages give us a chance to practice breath control. The cadential trills offer a chance to review trill fingerings and incorporate tasteful appoggiatura’s. Since technique should always serve the music and not the other way around, we will make music playing the duet together.
You can download the music and play the duet with Sarah on her music-minus-one video here.

Amherst Early Music online: What Makes J.S. Bach 'BACH?'
2020-09-26 15:00 - 16:30 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Join us for AEM ONLINE classes each weekend! Register for any number of sessions – classes are $25 per session. Registration opens each Monday for the weekend classes! Click here for more information.
What makes J.S. Bach ‘BACH?’ with Geoff Williams
An exploration of one of the pillars of western music and why his sacred vocal music is so well-known and revered today. Class will spend some time with the St. John and St. Matthew Passions, the Christmas Oratorio, and Church Cantatas. There will be some
opportunity to sing and play along with recordings, while muted.

Newton Free Library: Virtual Spring Fling (in the Fall)
2020-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Please join Newton Free Library for a virtual Spring Fling (in the Fall) on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. This year money raised from the Spring Fling will be used to expand and refresh the library’s beloved Children’s Room. The library fully expects the Annual Gala to sell out. Individual sponsorships are available starting at $200. Individual tickets will be on sale for $150 per person. We also offer a Corporate Sponsorship program.
Please fill out the form here to purchase tickets for this year’s Spring Fling.

Amherst Early Music online: From the Bottom Up
2020-09-27 13:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Join us for AEM ONLINE classes each weekend! Register for any number of sessions – classes are $25 per session. Registration opens each Monday for the weekend classes! Click here for more information.
From the Bottom Up with Alissa Duryee, harpsichord and Jerôme Huille, cello
An opportunity to view works from the standard recorder repertoire, as well as 18th century arrangements, from the perspective of the continuo part. The duo Dialogues (Alissa Duryee, harpsichord, and Jérôme Huille, cello) will guide participants through the noteworthy features of the pieces as seen from ‘down under’. Demonstrations of different possible continuo realizations, articulations, tempi, and bowings will be given.
There will be ample time for playing along with the continuo team. Every question you’ve never dared to ask a continuo player will be answered! Participants should prepare the first, third, and fourth movements of Handel’s Sonata in F major, Op. 1, # 11 on alto recorder, and the following arrangements of Scots tunes by Francesco Barsanti: 1. Waly, Waly 2. Johnnie Faa 3. O Dear Mother, What Shall I Do? #3 should be played on soprano or tenor recorder. Geared to: intermediate to upper intermediate treble instruments.

Amherst Early Music online: It's All About the Bass
2020-09-27 15:00 - 16:30 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Join us for AEM ONLINE classes each weekend! Register for any number of sessions – classes are $25 per session. Registration opens each Monday for the weekend classes! Click here for more information.
It’s All About the Bass: Learn to add Drones and Chords to your Favorite Early Music Tunes with Tina Chancey
Whether you’re playing a 13th-century cantiga, a Renaissance dance tune by Arbeau, or one of D’Urfey’s Pills to Purge Melancholy, it always helps to fill out the piece by adding some chords and double stops. We viol players are lucky to have six strings, a rounded bridge, and and two and a half octave range—we’ve got lots of sounds at our disposal.
Each different era of music has its own accompaniment techniques. In this class you’ll learn to play sustained and rhythmic drones whether you play the tune yourself or accompany a singer; to find different versions of the most common chords on your instrument and how to decide what chords to use, to create arrangements with introductions and interludes that combine playing the tune and supporting chords, and to create obbligato bass parts from a simple ground bass.
