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New Art Center presents: Pastel Landscapes
New Art Center presents: Pastel Landscapes
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…
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
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…
Newton Free Library presents: Historical Fiction Panel
Newton Free Library presents: Historical Fiction Panel
Join Marjan Kamali, William Martin and Jane Healey for a panel discussion of their books, writing historical fiction and their behind-the-scenes research. This program is presented in partnership with the Ashland Public Library. Marjan Kamali was born in Turkey to Iranian parents. She is the author of two novels: The Stationery Shop, a Boston Globe best-seller, and Together Tea which was…
2 events,
New Art Center presents: Let’s Put On A Play! – GR 3-5
New Art Center presents: Let’s Put On A Play! – GR 3-5
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.…
New Art Center presents: Creativity Lab – Adult Improv and Art-Making Workshop
New Art Center presents: Creativity Lab – Adult Improv and Art-Making Workshop
Energize your artist! Begin with a fresh canvas, a fresh mind, a fresh approach. All artists are welcome, and, all artistic genres are welcome. During our first hour of class, we collaborate on works of art, and, improvise inspired by a theme. The second hour, we work individually on our own creations (sculpt, paint, collage,…
2 events,
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
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…
New Art Center presents: Teen Zine – GR 9-12
New Art Center presents: Teen Zine – GR 9-12
In this 6-week course students will print and produce their own zine – a small circulation of self-published work using a combination of both text and imagery. Students will develop their own short stories and/or poems and use these pieces to create visual imagery to support their writing. By the end the of the course …
3 events,
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
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…
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Devising Ensemble
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Devising Ensemble
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…
Historic Newton presents: The Origins of ‘Our Bodies Ourselves’
Historic Newton presents: The Origins of ‘Our Bodies Ourselves’
For 50 years, the book Our Bodies Ourselves has set the standard for frank, informative facts about women’s health care. Hear from Newton-based founding members of the Boston Women’s Health Collective about how they created the first stapled booklet and how their then-revolutionary approach to health care grew into an international bestseller. Why did the…
2 events,
New Art Center presents: Artist Talk with Anthony Romero and Çaca Yvaire
New Art Center presents: Artist Talk with Anthony Romero and Çaca Yvaire
Anthony Romero is a Boston-based artist, writer, and organizer committed to documenting and supporting artists and communities of color. His collaborative practice engages intercultural contact and historical narratives in order to generate reparative counter-images and social transformation. Recent projects and performances have been featured at The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts (Omaha), the Blue Star…
Newton Nomadic Theater presents: Miss Delta Township
Newton Nomadic Theater presents: Miss Delta Township
Can your story be a coming-of-age tale when you’ve already reached a certain age? Miss Delta Township answers that question with a story about trying to fit your fantastical dreams into an ordinary life. We got a tip a few weeks ago about the world premiere of a brand new one woman show by Joanne…
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Newton Nomadic Theater presents: Miss Delta Township
Newton Nomadic Theater presents: Miss Delta Township
Can your story be a coming-of-age tale when you’ve already reached a certain age? Miss Delta Township answers that question with a story about trying to fit your fantastical dreams into an ordinary life. We got a tip a few weeks ago about the world premiere of a brand new one woman show by Joanne…
3 events,
New Art Center presents: Visual Journaling
New Art Center presents: Visual Journaling
This 4 week workshop focuses on how to keep a sketchbook as a visual journal to develop ideas and practice drawing by recording the world around you. This fun and supportive class is suitable for emerging artists as well as seasoned sketch-bookers. Students will be introduced to a variety of methods and materials. Experimentation is…
An Scandinavian Cultural Center presents: An Afternoon of Swedish History
An Scandinavian Cultural Center presents: An Afternoon of Swedish History
Join the Scandinavian Cultural Center for Carolus Rex - An Afternoon of Swedish History Concerning King Charles XII and the Great Northern War. “Were Socrates and Charles the Twelfth of Sweden both present in any company, and Socrates to say, ‘Follow me and hear a lecture on philosophy’ and Charles, laying his hand on his sword,…
New Art Center presents: Decoupage Candle Holder Workshop
New Art Center presents: Decoupage Candle Holder Workshop
Make a festive decoupage candle holder to illuminate your fall table. Learn the fundamentals of decoupage and add your own creative twist. This fun 3-hour workshop is the perfect opportunity to socialize with old friends or make new ones. All levels are welcome and all materials will be provided. Visit website for registration and more information.
2 events,
New Art Center presents: Pastel Landscapes
New Art Center presents: Pastel Landscapes
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…
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
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…
2 events,
New Art Center presents: Let’s Put On A Play! – GR 3-5
New Art Center presents: Let’s Put On A Play! – GR 3-5
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.…
New Art Center presents: Creativity Lab – Adult Improv and Art-Making Workshop
New Art Center presents: Creativity Lab – Adult Improv and Art-Making Workshop
Energize your artist! Begin with a fresh canvas, a fresh mind, a fresh approach. All artists are welcome, and, all artistic genres are welcome. During our first hour of class, we collaborate on works of art, and, improvise inspired by a theme. The second hour, we work individually on our own creations (sculpt, paint, collage,…
2 events,
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
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…
New Art Center presents: Teen Zine – GR 9-12
New Art Center presents: Teen Zine – GR 9-12
In this 6-week course students will print and produce their own zine – a small circulation of self-published work using a combination of both text and imagery. Students will develop their own short stories and/or poems and use these pieces to create visual imagery to support their writing. By the end the of the course …
2 events,
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
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…
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Devising Ensemble
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Devising Ensemble
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…
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Cappella Clausura presents: Troubadours 2021
Cappella Clausura presents: Troubadours 2021
Last spring, Cappella Clausura was proud to offer our Troubadours 2021 Virtual Series, which featured ten episodes of cross-cultural music alongside artist interviews. This fall, we are thrilled to be able to offer these riveting pieces– along with some new additions– to in-person audiences. Join us for the live premiere of these pieces and experience a…
Commonwealth Chorale presents: American Sounds
Commonwealth Chorale presents: American Sounds
Live performances are returning and Commonwealth Chorale has a great year planned! Maestro David Carrier has programmed a superb concert season to celebrate his retirement. Be ready to go for a ride with Paul Revere, pick up a bluegrass banjo, and then sit back and enjoy Bach and Haydn. Our first concert presents nostalgic Americana…
Scandinavian Cultural Center presents: Jazz on Tap
Scandinavian Cultural Center presents: Jazz on Tap
Tap dance and jazz have a long and intertwined history. From the prohibition on musical instruments during the era of slavery, which prompted the enslaved African-Americans to find ingenious ways to use their bodies as percussion instruments, to the early 20th century New York City where Irish and African-American styles of dancing met and enriched…
1 event,
Cappella Clausura presents: Troubadours 2021
Cappella Clausura presents: Troubadours 2021
Last spring, Cappella Clausura was proud to offer our Troubadours 2021 Virtual Series, which featured ten episodes of cross-cultural music alongside artist interviews. This fall, we are thrilled to be able to offer these riveting pieces– along with some new additions– to in-person audiences. Join us for the live premiere of these pieces and experience a…
2 events,
New Art Center presents: Pastel Landscapes
New Art Center presents: Pastel Landscapes
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…
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
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…
2 events,
New Art Center presents: Let’s Put On A Play! – GR 3-5
New Art Center presents: Let’s Put On A Play! – GR 3-5
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.…
New Art Center presents: Creativity Lab – Adult Improv and Art-Making Workshop
New Art Center presents: Creativity Lab – Adult Improv and Art-Making Workshop
Energize your artist! Begin with a fresh canvas, a fresh mind, a fresh approach. All artists are welcome, and, all artistic genres are welcome. During our first hour of class, we collaborate on works of art, and, improvise inspired by a theme. The second hour, we work individually on our own creations (sculpt, paint, collage,…
3 events,
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
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…
Newton Free Library presents: Cook Along with Chef Bill
Newton Free Library presents: Cook Along with Chef Bill
Cook along or watch as Chef Bill prepares a different dish live on Zoom each month! Check back for the name of the recipe, the list of ingredients and instructions. Formerly a chef at the original Ritz-Carlton/Boston, Chef Bill worked at Harbor Sweets, makers of handmade chocolates in Salem, MA. Now a personal chef, he has provided…
New Art Center presents: Teen Zine – GR 9-12
New Art Center presents: Teen Zine – GR 9-12
In this 6-week course students will print and produce their own zine – a small circulation of self-published work using a combination of both text and imagery. Students will develop their own short stories and/or poems and use these pieces to create visual imagery to support their writing. By the end the of the course …
4 events,
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
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…
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Devising Ensemble
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Devising Ensemble
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…
Newton Art Association presents: Demo with Kathy Anderson
Newton Art Association presents: Demo with Kathy Anderson
In 2001 Kathy was invited to join a group of painters under the tutelage of the renowned artist, Richard Schmid. This opportunity renewed and revitalized her work and began a period of intense focus and rapid growth. Painting for these last 10 years with Schmid, his wife Nancy Guzik, and the group which has become…
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New Art Center presents: Artist Talk with Cicely Carew
New Art Center presents: Artist Talk with Cicely Carew
Boston-based, L.A.-raised artist Cicely Carew spent her formative years in Los Angeles, CA. She recently completed her MFA from Lesley Art + Design in Cambridge, MA. Directly after graduation, she had a solo exhibition at Simmons University, Trustman Gallery, in 2020. She actively exhibits her work in galleries and was recently featured in the Newport…
2 events,
New Art Center presents: Baubles and Beading Workshop
New Art Center presents: Baubles and Beading Workshop
In this one day workshop you will learn how to design patterns, choose beads, string and finish a necklace and make a pair of earrings. All materials will be supplied, including a large selection of beads (and a select choice of some one-of-a-kind beads available for sale). You are also welcome to bring in beads…
Scandinavian Cultural Center presents: Backyard Village (2021)
Scandinavian Cultural Center presents: Backyard Village (2021)
When Brynja finishes her stay in a health clinic in the village of Hveragerdi, she’s reluctant to return to her life in the capital, so she checks into a small guesthouse. There she meets Mark, a tourist who is also reluctant to leave this nurturing community. Saturday, November 20th | 1:30pm | | $5; tickets…
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Suzuki School of Newton presents: Winter Faculty Concert
Suzuki School of Newton presents: Winter Faculty Concert
The Winter Faculty Concert will be hosted in-person by the Newton Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Nov. 21st at 4:00 PM (at 75 Vernon St. in Newton, MA). Pieces performed include works by Florence Price, Rebecca Clarke, and Johann Sebastian Bach. Tickets will be sold in advance and at the door. The link to buy tickets is here. Please get them early for…
3 events,
New Art Center presents: Pastel Landscapes
New Art Center presents: Pastel Landscapes
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…
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
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…
Zamir Chorale presents: A Choral Rainbow
Zamir Chorale presents: A Choral Rainbow
This season, in response to the alarming rise in racism, antisemitism, and other forms of prejudice, we are even more committed to using our resources to expose our audiences (and ourselves) to music representing different cultures, ethnicities, and ways of thinking. With that in mind, we are presenting an online series called "A Choral Rainbow,"…
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New Art Center presents: Let’s Put On A Play! – GR 3-5
New Art Center presents: Let’s Put On A Play! – GR 3-5
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.…
2 events,
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
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…
New Art Center presents: Teen Zine – GR 9-12
New Art Center presents: Teen Zine – GR 9-12
In this 6-week course students will print and produce their own zine – a small circulation of self-published work using a combination of both text and imagery. Students will develop their own short stories and/or poems and use these pieces to create visual imagery to support their writing. By the end the of the course …
2 events,
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
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…
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Devising Ensemble
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Devising Ensemble
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…
1 event,
Boston Ballet presents: The Nutcracker
Let your dreams come to life Take time for joy with your family and friends at New England's most beloved holiday tradition. With brave toy soldiers, dancing snowflakes, and a tree that grows to the sky, The Nutcracker conjures the childlike wonder in us all. Slip away into the warm drawing room of the Silberhaus…
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Boston Ballet presents: The Nutcracker
Let your dreams come to life Take time for joy with your family and friends at New England's most beloved holiday tradition. With brave toy soldiers, dancing snowflakes, and a tree that grows to the sky, The Nutcracker conjures the childlike wonder in us all. Slip away into the warm drawing room of the Silberhaus…
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Boston Ballet presents: The Nutcracker
Let your dreams come to life Take time for joy with your family and friends at New England's most beloved holiday tradition. With brave toy soldiers, dancing snowflakes, and a tree that grows to the sky, The Nutcracker conjures the childlike wonder in us all. Slip away into the warm drawing room of the Silberhaus…
3 events,
Boston Ballet presents: The Nutcracker
Let your dreams come to life Take time for joy with your family and friends at New England's most beloved holiday tradition. With brave toy soldiers, dancing snowflakes, and a tree that grows to the sky, The Nutcracker conjures the childlike wonder in us all. Slip away into the warm drawing room of the Silberhaus…
New Art Center presents: Pastel Landscapes
New Art Center presents: Pastel Landscapes
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…
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Charlotte’s Web
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…
4 events,
Boston Ballet presents: The Nutcracker
Let your dreams come to life Take time for joy with your family and friends at New England's most beloved holiday tradition. With brave toy soldiers, dancing snowflakes, and a tree that grows to the sky, The Nutcracker conjures the childlike wonder in us all. Slip away into the warm drawing room of the Silberhaus…
Pro Arte’s Salon Series – Salon 2
Pro Arte’s Salon Series – Salon 2
Pro Arte's unique cooperative is comprised of musicians equally at home as soloists and chamber musicians as they are within the chamber orchestra. The Salon Series presents an opportunity for members of the cooperative to showcase their craft in various chamber groups performing a variety of exciting works. Salon 2 will include a selection of…
New Art Center presents: Let’s Put On A Play! – GR 3-5
New Art Center presents: Let’s Put On A Play! – GR 3-5
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.…
Newton Free Library presents: The Breaking of Baseball’s Color Barrier with Ted Reinstein
Newton Free Library presents: The Breaking of Baseball’s Color Barrier with Ted Reinstein
This program is presented in partnership with Tewksbury Public Library, the program sponsor. Please register here. Join author and longtime Chronicle reporter Ted Reinstein for a presentation on his latest book, Before Brooklyn: The Unsung Heroes Who Helped Break Baseball's Color Barrier. The book tells the story of the little-known heroes who fought segregation in baseball, from communist newspaper reporters…