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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!…
Newton Free Library presents: Creating Public TV Shows with Roberto Mighty
ONLINE United KingdomJoin filmmaker, Roberto Mighty, for a session in which he will talk about the process of creating and producing his three new TV shows that are airing nationwide on public television. Learn why World’s Greatest Cemeteries, getting dot OLDER and Legacy of Love are all labors of love for this former college professor who is a former Newton resident!…
Historic Newton presents: Boston’s Great Innovations
ONLINE United KingdomWhat makes Boston one of the world's top innovation centers? Join Robert Krim and Alan Earls, co-authors of Boston Made: From Revolution to Robotics-Innovations that Changed the World, as they reinterpret Boston history through the lens of innovation. Trace four centuries of this history to learn about scientific discoveries, groundbreaking social policies, and other innovations -…
Newton Art Association presents: Demo with YoAhn Han
ZoomPaper cutting (YUPO) with a concept of “Negative and Positive” space and paper collages with diaphanous patterns YoAhn Han is a Korean painter based in Boston whose work is a visual dialogue between suppression and desire, a duality which speaks to both his experience of cerebral arteriovenous malformation and to his bifurcated cultural identity. He…
Newton Free Library presents: Celebrating Voices of Color – Poetry Reading & Open Mic
ONLINE United KingdomJoin us for virtual readings in this year's poetry series. This month we will feature the voices of black and brown poets. An open mike follows with a limit of one poem per person, limited slots are available. Sign ups for the open mic will happen during the actual session. The series is facilitated by Doug Holder…
Historic Newton presents: Half American – The Epic Story of Black Americans Fighting WWII
ONLINE United KingdomFor Black Americans World War II was about not only America’s standing in the world but also about how much actual freedom would exist in the United States. Black troops fought bravely in combat and they formed the backbone of the U.S. military’s supply effort, all while fighting in a segregated military. Black veterans returned…
Newton Art Association presents: Legal Issues for Artists
ZoomWhat are your rights and legal obligations as an artist? What do you need to know about copyrights, contracts, commissions, and consignments with galleries? What are your precise legal liabilities? These and other artists’ rights issues will be discussed by Nicholas M. O’Donnell at our second professional workshop. Zoom link for the event is found…
Faculty Concert, Suzuki School of Newton
Newton Presbyterian Church 75 Vernon St., Newton, MA, United StatesFaculty members of the Suzuki School of Newton will perform chamber music by Clara Schumann, Kenji Bunch, Chen Gang, Manuel de Falla and others, in a concert benefitting the school's scholarship fund. In-person tickets are available in advance at suzukinewton.org/events. There will also be a Livestream via our Facebook page.
Art as Therapy Info Session
ONLINE United KingdomLearn about our Expressive Arts Therapy program for grades 6-8 and meet the instructors at a free informational session on March 7 at 7:00 PM. The event will take place on Zoom. Our expressive art therapy group provides a safe and responsive space for young teens to create, connect and share in a variety of…
Faculty Concert & Reception, Suzuki School of Newton
Newton Presbyterian Church 75 Vernon St., Newton, MA, United StatesSuzuki School of Newton presents our popular Faculty Concert, followed by a reception for all. Featuring a variety of musical selections of diverse genres and on various instruments. Tickets benefit the James Thornblade Memorial scholarship fund. In-person event and online viewing also available via Facebook livestream.