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New Art Center Artist Talk: Anthony Romero & Çaca Yvaire
New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United StatesAnthony 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…
Scandinavian Cultural Center presents: Book Talk – “For the Love of Cod” with Eric Dregni
ONLINE United KingdomA journey to find Norway’s supposed bliss makes for a comic travelogue that asks, seriously, what makes Norwegians so damn happy—and does it translate? Norway is usually near or at the top of the World Happiness Report. But is it really one of the happiest countries on Earth? Eric Dregni had his doubts. Years ago…
New Art Center presents: Luminaria Workshop for Parents and Kids
New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United StatesMake a festive luminaria candle-holder to adorn your home this winter! Parents and kids will add their creative twist to a lovely luminaria decoration for themselves or as a gift for friends and family. Children younger than 2nd grade must be accompanied by an adult. All houses will be made from red air dry clay…
Newton Art Association presents: Demo with Jason Turner
Jason Turner was an innovator. His approach to handling watercolor was radically different from many of his contemporaries. Far from being a watercolor purist, he often used unconventional materials and constantly reinvented his approach to watercolor painting. For those who love this artist’s work and have some experience with watercolor, this demo will offer a…
Historic Holidays in Newton
ONLINE United KingdomHow did residents of Newton celebrate the winter holidays in previous centuries? Our short videos explain family traditions at the Jackson Homestead and the Durant-Kenrick House in the 18th through 20th centuries, including baking gingerbread, donating clothing and toys to Newtonians in need -- and avoiding festivities altogether. Gain a perspective on the holidays and…
Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Devising Ensemble
First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton 1326 Washington St, Newton, MA, United StatesJoin 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 Theatre Kids presents: Fall Classes – Devising Ensemble
First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton 1326 Washington St, Newton, MA, United StatesJoin 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 Irena Roman – Watercolor
Newton Art Association Newton, MAIrena Roman is a signature member of The American Watercolor Society, The Transparent Watercolor Society of America, The Watercolor USA Honor Society and The New England Watercolor Society. A recipient of The American Watercolor Society’s High Winds Medal of Honor and the Ralph Smith Memorial Award Irena has also twice received the Watercolor West Award…
Newton Free Library presents: A Night in the Amazon with Erica Ferencik
ONLINE United KingdomJoin Erica Ferencik for a night in the Amazon! Thirty-foot anacondas; puppy-sized spiders; SUV-length electric eels that can kill you with a glancing blow – these are some of the creatures that Erica encountered on her month-long journey of survival in the Peruvian rainforest while researching her book, Into the Jungle. Her incredible story is sure to thrill all!…
Scandinavian Cultural Center presents: “Men of Terror” Book Talk
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesBOOK TALK: MEN OF TERROR – A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF VIKING COMBAT A lecture by Dr. William R. Short Viking society revolved around violence, as seen in their myths, poetry, law codes, pictures, and even in their house architecture. One Viking, a man named Fraði, was memorialized on a runestone raised 1000 years ago and…