Newton Cultural Alliance

Newton Baroqoue: Southern Harmony
2020-02-15 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
The music of southern Germany warms a February night when violinists, Susanna Ogata and Anna Griffes team up with Doug Kelley, viola da gamba, and Andrus Madsen, music director and harpsichord to play music from the Stuttgart and Munich courts by Johann Christoph Pez, Giuseppe Brescianello, and Evaristo Dall’Abaco. (pictured: interior of Ludwigsburg Palace, built at the same time as music being played) Tickets: Adults – $30, Seniors – $25, Students – $10, Under 18 free admission. Available online at NewtonBaroque.org and at the door. More info at newtonbaroque.org.

SCC Film: Borg vs McEnroe
2020-02-15 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
It’s the summer of 1980, and Björn Borg is the top tennis player in the world, dominating the sport both on and off the court. A powerful and rigorously disciplined player, there is only one obstacle in his pursuit of a record-breaking fifth Wimbledon championship: the highly talented but ferociously abrasive young American John McEnroe. With three days until the tournament begins, Borg trains religiously in his lavish Monaco home, aided by his coach and mentor Lennart and girlfriend Mariana. 100 minutes. In English, Spanish, Swedish, French, German with English subtitles. Films start at 1:30pm. Refreshments for attendees are served at 1:00 p.m. Lunch (not included) is available in the Kaffestugan, which is open until 3pm every Saturday. Cost: Free; $5 suggested donation. More info at scandicenter.org.

NewTV: Basic Adobe Audition
2020-02-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NewTV, 23 Needham St, Newton, MA, 02461, United States
Learn the basics of Audition on the Mac. Includes how to create your own recording, insert and overwrite edits, use transitions and effects, and much more. Class is free with a NewTV membership. Membership starts at $25. More info at newtv.org.

NewTV: Field Production Orientation
2020-02-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | NewTV, 23 Needham St, Newton, MA, 02461, United States
Interested in documentary making or filming live events? This orientation will guide you on how to use NewTV’s equipment and resources to start filming out in the field. Class is free with a NewTV membership. Membership starts at $25. More info at newtv.org.

Suzuki School of Newton: Student Solo Recitals
2020-02-09 15:15 - 18:15 (America/New_York) | Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, guitar, and harp students from the Suzuki School of Newton will present their polished pieces in two solo recitals: one beginning at 3:15 p.m., and a second beginning at 4:45 p.m. Free and open to the public. More info at suzukinewton.org.

All Newton Music School: Gospel Vocalist Renese King in Concert
2020-02-09 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | All Newton Music School, 321 Chestnut St, West Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Renese King is a talented instrumentalist and arranger whose soulful and moving voice has been called “resplendent” by The Boston Globe and garnered her a Boston Music Award for Gospel Artist of the Year. King has toured with the Boston Pops, the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, and many other orchestras, and was a featured artist on the soundtrack to the Emmy award-winning film Freedom Riders, which was produced for National Public Television’s American Experience. Single tickets: $15. Visit allnewton.org/events for more info and tickets.

NAA Artist Demo: Painters Should Be Printmakers
2020-02-09 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Newton Senior Center, 345 Walnut St, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Carol Letvin’s demonstration, hosted by the Newton Art Association, will cover an innovative printmaking process for painters. Using oil or acrylic painting supplies and some simple tools, you can create beautiful, unique mono-type prints. Try it during the demo FREE and open to the public. More info at https://newtonartassociation.com/

SCC Concert: Voices of Scandinavia
2020-02-08 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Brothers Lawrence Wilde and Charles Boguinia come together to present a program of piano music by Edward Grieg and new compositions for the Swedish nyckelharpa, violin and piano inspired by Swedish and Norwegian Folk music. The Voices of Scandinavia program will feature piano works by Edvard Grieg and new compositions for nyckelharpa, violin and piano composed by Lawrence Wilde. The concert is the culmination of Lawrence’s artistic research of Scandinavian folk music and the Swedish nyckelharpa. Last year Lawrence spent a year studying and researching Scandinavian folk music and new music in Stockholm, Sweden. The Voices of Scandinavia concert will open with a pre-concert discussion about Scandinavian folk music and a demonstration of the Swedish nyckelharpa. Cost is $15; $7 for SCC Members. More info at scandicenter.org.

Suzuki School of Newton: Student Solo Recitals
2020-02-08 03:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, guitar, and harp students from the Suzuki School of Newton will present their polished pieces in two solo recitals: one beginning at 3:00 p.m., and a second beginning at 4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. More info at suzukinewton.org

Pro Arte's All-Mozart Salon
2020-02-06 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Come and enjoy this classic all-Mozart program featuring the rich tenor voices of french horn and viola. The rarely heard horn quintet, featuring the playing of Pro Arte’s principal horn Robert Marlatt, will surely be a treasure. Musicologist Alfred Einstein, a great fan of this work, described the slow movement “a little love duet between horn and violin.” It is also interesting to note that Mozart chose to write for two violas, perhaps because he felt their timbre best accompanied the horn. Also featured is one of Mozart’s most famous chamber music works: the iconic viola quintet in G minor with it’s hauntingly gorgeous melodies. Cost: $20-25. More info at proarte.org.

NewTV: Studio Elements
2020-02-05 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | NewTV, 23 Needham St, Newton, MA, 02461, United States
Learn how to set up NewTV’s studio space from lights to the control room. This class will teach you how to put on a great studio production. Class is free with a NewTV membership. Membership starts at $25. More info at newtv.org.

Newton Free Library: Joint Opening Reception for "Veiled" by Mary McSweeney & "Wander & Wonder" by Dan Brenton
2020-02-05 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
These art shows will be on view February 4-27: The face is Mary McSweeney’s greatest inspiration whether invented, from life, idealized, distorted, sculptural or flat. From describing form and light with small strokes to creating ambiguous spaces with broad and untamed washes, Dan Brenton explores a variety of mark-making techniques. FREE and open to the public. More info at newtonfreelibrary.net

NewTV: Studio Production Orientation
2020-02-03 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | NewTV, 23 Needham St, Newton, MA, 02461, United States
NewTV’s Studio Production Orientation will teach you how you can access and use NewTV’s studio space. If you’re interested in producing your own show at NewTV or volunteer on a current one, this is the place to start. Class is free with a NewTV membership. Membership starts at $25. More info at newtv.org.

New Phil: A Musical Tapestry - A Silver Salon Evening
2020-02-01 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Join the New Phil for a special evening of chamber ensembles and culinary treats! The program for this tapestry-style event will include the music of Bach, Suk, Stravinsky, and Mozart’s great Symphony No. 40. The evening will include fanciful refreshments and a chance to explore the beauty of the exquisite Gregorian Oriental Rugs in Newton Lower Falls. Music at its very best–up close and personal! All tickets for this program are $35. More info at newphil.org.

New Phil's Celebrations!
2019-12-15 15:00 - 17:00 UTC
Join New Phil on Sunday, December 15, for their annual holiday celebration filled with music, dance, and song. The program features excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s ‘Nutcracker’ with students from the Boston Ballet School of Newton, and seasonal choral works presented in collaboration with Newton’s All City Treble Singers. It’s a festive concert for music lovers of all ages. Tickets are $10-18.

New Art Center: Shibori Dyed Scarves
2019-12-07 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Shibori is a group of traditional Japanese techniques used to create pattern on cloth. In this workshop, students will stitch, bind, clamp, and pole wrap cotton and silk scarves to be dyed. Each student will make 4-5 scarves. Once the scarves are dyed and resists are removed, beautiful patterns emerge. Much like tie-dye, there is an element of surprise once you dye your scarves and see what patterns appear. This class will use reactive dyes in a variety of colors. No experience necessary. Bring a lunch. Most supplies included; see website for materials list. The cost is $185. More info at newartcenter.org.

First Church Chestnut Hill: Second Annual Messiah Sing & Open House
2019-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Join First Church in Chestnut Hill for its Second Annual Messiah Sing and Open House, featuring the First Church Quartet with Kathryn Rosenbach, piano. Enjoy coffee, cookies, and singing! Holiday open house begins before the concert at 6:00 p.m.; concert starts at 7:00 p.m. FREE and open to the public. Seating is limited. More info at https://firstchurchchestnuthill.org/.

Zamir Chorale: Back to Berlin - A Tour Prelude Concert
2019-12-04 20:00 - 21:00 UTC
Description:Join us for Zamir Chorale for their Berlin Tour Prelude Concert, “Back to Berlin,” at Emmanuel Church’s beautiful Lindsey Chapel in the Back Bay. Co-sponsored by the Central Reform Temple, the concert will feature music that Zamir will perform at the Louis Lewandowski Festival in Berlin later in the month. The focus of the Festival is the music of 19th-century Munich synagogue composers Israel Meyer Japhet, Max Löwenstamm, Meier Kohn, and Emanuel Kirschner. Although lesser known than their peers in Berlin and Vienna, these cantors and conductors created many beautiful works, several of which Zamir will be featuring. Also on the program will be modern American compositions, representing our home country. Tickets are $15/person. More info at zamir.org.

Highland Glee Club: Winter Concert
2019-12-01 15:00 - 16:00 UTC
Highland Glee Club will perform various works by composers, including Franz Schubert, Jacob Handl, Francis Poulenc, as well as a selection of holiday classics. The concert will also feature a set of music performed by special guest artist mezzo-soprano Hailey McAvoy. Ticket prices: $20 for adults, kids 18 and under free. $15 for active military and veterans. 50% off with student ID or Greater Boston Choral Consortium membership. Group rate of $15 per ticket for 10 or more tickets. **Special NCA Promo: Use promo code NCAHGC241 for a two-for-one discount.** Purchase online or from HGC members in advance. Tickets will also be available at the door. More info and tickets at https://highlandgleeclub.com/.

Historic Newton: Meet the Makers and Museum Store Sunday
2019-12-01 10:30 - 15:00 UTC
Get a head start on your holiday shopping and support arts and culture in Newton at both of Historic Newton’s museums! Meet Newton artists and authors, purchase work directly from them, and enjoy a 20% discount on merchandise at the museum shops. At the Durant-Kenrick House from 10:30 a.m. to noon, join us for “Art, Spirituality and The Power of Creativity,” an inclusive discussion with Newton artists and authors about the spiritual tones that often guide their creativity, presented with NewCity Church. Free museum admission included. More info at historicnewton.org At the Jackson Homestead and Museum:

Artists Cathy Cahill, Wendy Lewis, Krysten Morganti, Barkley Shafer, and Anneloes Van Beek, display and sell their work from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Authors Ken Bresler, Lorenz J. Finison, Marianne Leone, Robin Stein and Hanni Myers, visit from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

At the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds:

Join us for “Art, Spirituality and The Power of Creativity,” a free discussion with Newton artists and authors about the spiritual tones that often guide their creativity. How do they combine personal expression with making a larger cultural statement in their work? What themes and values do they hope to communicate? Historic Newton partners with NewCity Church to host and moderate this inclusive conversation with Marian Dioguardi, Grey Held, Sandy Renna, and Clara Silverstein from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

From 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. participants in the panel discussion (artist Marian Dioguardi, artist and author Grey Held, wood crafter Sandy Renna, and author Clara Silverstein) display and sell their work. Authors Cheryl Pappas, Helen Waters, and Mia Wenjen also sign and sell their books. Goods from MADE NEW Cafe + Shoppe carrying merchandise from Eurasia Coffee and Tea and CAUSEGEAR, MADE FREE, and Trades of Hope brands are also for sale.

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Artists (see below photo for authors)
Cathy Cahill, mixed media and assemblage Marian Dioguardi, painting, tiles Grey Held, illuminated poetry Wendy Lewis, sculptures made from recycled watercolor paintings Krysten Morganti, textiles Sandy Renna, woodturning Barkley Shafer, fleece-lined mittens made from recycled wool Anneloes Van Beek, jewelry NewCity Church, MadeNew merchandise from Causegear, Made Free, and Trades of Hope Authors Ken Bresler Lorenz J. Finison Marianne Leone Cheryl Pappas Clara Silverstein Robin Stein [with Hanni Myers] Helen Waters Mia Wenjen
