Newton Cultural Alliance

SCC Virtual Screening - The Man Who Played With Fire
2020-07-19 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Join the Scandinavian Cultural Center for their week-long virtual screening of the 2018 documentary Stieg Larsson – The Man Who Played With Fire. The film will be available for viewing between July 19th and July 25th. Tickets are $5. Click here for more information and registration.
Since his untimely death at just 50 years of age, Stieg Larsson has become one of the world’s most famous authors. His Millennium Trilogy novels – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and its sequels – have sold more than 90 million copies worldwide and spawned multiple film adaptations. This fascinating documentary paints the little-known, and equally compelling portrait of the man before the books whose life was replete with the intrigue and danger that fueled his novels.
DIRECTOR: Henrik Georgsson
99 min | Documentary, Biography | Sweden
Swedish with English subtitles

Suzuki School: Online Summer Music Lessons for Children
2020-07-19, 2020-07-18, 2020-07-17, 2020-07-16 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
The Suzuki School of Newton offers individual lessons during the summer for both current SSN students and new students. New students should fill out our inquiry form to begin the enrollment process. We offer a la carte weekly online summer lessons, with availability especially in piano, cello, violin, flute, and harp. Click here for more information!

Newton Art Association: Shelter in Art
2020-07-19, 2020-07-18, 2020-07-17, 2020-07-16 | 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.

An online series on the history & nature of Jewish choral music
2020-07-19, 2020-07-18, 2020-07-17, 2020-07-16 | 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

New Art Center Online: *Teens* 2D Media/Painting
2020-07-17 10:00 - 12:30, 2020-07-16 10:00 - 12:30, 2020-07-15 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join New Art Center Teen Summer Art Program 2020 for week 4! This program offers opportunities for teens to express their ideas, develop skills, learn art techniques and important critical thinking skills drawing portraits and clothed figures. Teens will learn the fundamentals of drawing in this energetic studio class taught on Zoom, with group classes and individual assistance. Look at contemporary and past practices for inspiration. Experiment with drawing media to capture a likeness, and use light and shadow to give the illusion of 3-dimensional form. See website for more information and a full list of classes.
*separate classes for grades 6-7 and 8-12

New Art Center Online: *Kids*
2020-07-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2020-07-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Sign up for Week 4! Each week will be packed with possibilities, imagination, and fun as students explore 2 exciting activities each day: 2D Art (drawing, painting, collage) and Drama Fun (theater games, short scenes, movement, improvisation). Each week focuses on a different theme.
WEEK 4 THEME: CARTOON MANIA
Grades 2-5 spend Summer Vacation immersed in the arts. New Art faculty conduct real-time classes through Zoom video meetings. Each week will be packed with possibilities, imagination, and fun as students explore 2 exciting activities each day: 2D Art & Drama Fun.
View their website for a full list of classes and dates!
*different classes for grades 2-3 and grades 4-5.

Newton Theatre Kids: Summer Intensive Series
2020-07-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2020-07-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
This summer, Newton Theatre Kids is excited to offer students entering grades 5-8 the opportunity to hone their theatrical abilities in a supportive and engaging virtual environment. There are 2 intensives. Each intensive lasts for one week and focuses on a different genre of theater, allowing participants to develop meaningful new skills while increasing their confidence and versatility as performers. Using a blend of group work, individual coaching, and solo rehearsal, these intensives maximize participant growth while minimizing Zoom fatigue. All experience levels welcome!
Each intensive will be held from 9 AM to 12 PM, Monday through Friday. This three-hour window will include group discussions and activities over Zoom, individualized coaching over Zoom, and solo rehearsal time. This mix of approaches allows for an increase in personalized, individual coaching time and encourages participants to become mindful, self-motivated artists.
The price of each intensive $275. Click here to learn more and register.

Pro Arte presents: Summer Salon Series
2020-07-16 19:00 | Facebook Live, United States
Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Boston brings its Salon Series into the summer for the first time. These chamber music concerts will be live every other Thursday on our Facebook page at 7PM starting on July 2nd. Click here for Facebook link and donation page. (Suggested donation $25.)
On Thursday, July 16, the program will feature works for string quartet by African American women composers.
MUSICIANS:
Liana Zaretsky, violin
Julia Cash, violin
Emily Rome, viola
Leo Eguchi, cello

Suzuki Summer Porch Concert Series: Ari and Mia
2020-07-16 18:00 - 19:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Join us on Facebook Live for the second concert of the Suzuki Summer Porch Concert Series! This performance will feature New England’s Americana sister act Ari and Mia broadcasting live from our front porch. https://www.facebook.com/SuzukiNewton/

Historic Newton presents Black Newton: Building a Community
2020-07-16 17:00 - 18:30 | ZOOM
Black history has always been an integral part of Newton history. We examine the important place of Black Newtonians in our city, from Newton’s earliest days through the 21st century. Learn about Black Newtonians’ experiences in slavery and freedom, the development of a historic Black community in the 19th century, the impact of redlining and the construction of the MassPike in the 20th century, and the people whose efforts today keep Newton’s Black community and history a vital and thriving part of who we are.
This Historic Newton program takes place on Zoom on Thursday, July 16 at 5 p.m. Suggested donation: $5.00 for members, $10.00 for non-members. http://www.newtonma.gov/HNdonate
You will receive the Zoom link after your registration. Register here:
More info about Historic Newton at historicnewton.org.

New Art Center Online: Pastel Landscapes
2020-07-16 13:00 - 16:00 | 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.
Capture the beauty of summer with the immediacy of pastel (oil and/or dry pastel). Working from photos, explore how to build a landscape using many layers of colors. Be ready for drawing August 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: Jul 2 – Jul 30
Details: Thursdays, 4 Sessions
Times: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Notes: No class July 23

New Art Center Online: Cold Wax Painting for Oil Painting
2020-07-16 09:30 - 12:30 | 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.
This online workshop will cover all the basics so that you will understand how and, more importantly why, you might incorporate using cold wax medium into your oil painting practice. Get basic training, including using the materials safely and efficiently, and have some fun exploring this revitalized medium. For intermediate students. See website for materials list.
Dates: Jul 16 – Jul 30
Details: Thursdays, 3 Sessions
Times: 9:30AM – 12:30PM
Notes: Zoom Class

New Art Center Online: Highlights and Hidden Gems of Paris's Museums
2020-07-15 17:30 - 18:30 | 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.
Join art gallery owner and longtime expat Christine O’Donnell on a journey through Paris’s museums! Conducted via Zoom, this Wednesday workshop series will allow armchair travelers everywhere to enjoy (or relive!) trips to some of the world’s most visited museums as well as some neighborhood favorites. Featuring online videos, her own travel photography, first-hand knowledge gleaned from over 6 years living in France, as well as her art background, join Christine in an exploration of the art, architecture, (and even a bit of the neighborhoods) of Paris’s museums. With an (optional) apéritif in hand, learn a bit about Paris and its museums, all from the comfort of your own home through this convivial 5-session series! Click here to register. Workshops are also available individually for $25 each.
Week 1: Le Musée du Louvre
Week 2: Le Musée d’Orsay
Week 3: Le Centre Pompidou
Week 4: Paris’s “Hotels Particuliers”
Week 5: Beyond “La typique”

New Art Center Online: Supercharged Painting
2020-07-15 13:00 - 16:00 | 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.
This Zoom course begins with the notion that Jackson Pollock liberated painting and takes off from there. Students will investigate various painting media including acrylic, glazes, pigments, and collage. Both figurative and abstract approaches are encouraged in this high-energy class for those with prior painting experience. (Intermediate/advanced levels) See website for materials list.
Dates: Jul 1 – Jul 29
Details: Wednesdays, 5 Sessions
Times: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Notes: Zoom Class

New Art Center Online: Seascapes in Watercolor
2020-07-15 10:00 - 12:30 | 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.
Discover ocean motifs in watercolor in this online zoom class. We’ll cover 2 ways of developing crashing waves, develop techniques for authentic rocks and ledges, paint shimmering coves with sunset boats, and detail sandy beaches with elegant dune grasses! Refresh your perspective knowledge with charming studies of clam shacks and boat houses. Learn spattering and masking techniques to use while creating nature studies of tide pool denizens. Previous watercolor experience recommended. See website for materials list and registration.
Dates: Jun 24 – Jul 29
Details: Wednesdays, 6 Sessions
Times: 10:00AM – 12:30PM
Notes: Zoom Class

New Art Center Online: Printing Without a Press - Gel Plates
2020-07-15 09:30 - 12:30 | 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.
This introductory Zoom workshop explores the use of gel plates for making hand-pulled monotypes on paper with oil paint, and introduces R&F Blending Medium. Learn how to use stencils, color shapers, brayers, and other tools to produce vibrant and layered prints without a press. An excellent class for oil painters! See website for materials list.
Dates: Jul 15 – Jul 29
Details: Wednesdays, 3 Sessions
Times: 9:30AM – 12:30PM
Notes: Zoom Class

New Art Center Online: Painting Foundations
2020-07-15 09:30 - 12:30 | 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.
Set your inner artist free in a studio painting class! Working from observation, beginners will complete exercises in value, color, and chroma. Advanced beginners begin to generate their own projects while absorbing instruction, critique, and healthy doses of encouragement. All will explore new techniques and painting concepts. This class provides a solid, comprehensive foundation in oil or acrylic for students intent on developing their ease, skill, and facility with paint. See website for materials list.
Dates: Jun 24 – Jul 29
Details: Wednesdays, 6 Sessions
Times: 9:30AM – 12:30PM
