Life in Newton

Newton Artist Dick Simon Finds "a Whole New Dimension" Behind the Camera Syria: Faces from “The Axis of Evil” Photographs by Dick Simon At Newton Open Studios last month, I took in Dick Simon's wonderful collection of photographs from his recent trip to Syria. His pictures tell a timely story. ...

Lisa Monahan, Architect Turned Artist at Newton Open Studios www.switchgearkit.com Contact: info@switchgearkit.com Snappy SwitchGear™ Kits are Designed for Endless Possibilities!  Lisa Monahan has been working as a metalsmith for the past 15 years. She uses her creative talents tocraft beautiful jewelry and sculptured wall art. To ...

Newton Open Studios - Retired Surgeon Works in Pastels EDWARD W. FRIEDMAN MD ARTIST email: efried@massmed.org The pastel collection was at the Villa Villekulla in West Newton MA. Dr. Friedman retired from his position as surgeon at the Beth Israel Hospital in 1999. He then launched his career as an artist by taking classes at MassArt ...

Newton Open Studios - May 15, 16 2010 City-wide Event Showcasing the Works of Local Artists and Craftspeople www.NewtonOpenStudios.org  Scattered throughout the villages of Newton, local artists and craftspeople invite guests to view and purchase their work which includes painting, photography, mixed media, jewelry, historic maps ...

Last Sunday, craving a dose of culture, I visited The NOS Juried Show at the Newton Culture Center on Nevada Street. I was not disappointed. Not only was the work impressive, I also enjoyed socializing with some old friends and made some new ones. Fascinating to find how many artists are compelled to produce on many different levels. Newton Actor ...

Newton has a wonderful connected community. The electric experience of visiting some of the Open Studios locations was energizing. I ran out of time but enjoyed the array of creative expression and craftmanship. My friend Patty Simon's mixed media installation, "What is Love", was brilliant . . ...

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