Newtown: “Best Communities for Music Education 2013″

NAMM2013The NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Foundation has named Newtown Public Schools as one of 307 Best Communities for Music Education 2013.  This is the fifth time Newtown has been recognized for their commitment to music education.  Congratulations!

Read the press release here.

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New $1000 NCAC Scholarship Announced: Deadline Updated

The Newtown Cultural Arts Commission is pleased to offer its first scholarship award for 2013.  Eligible students must be a graduating senior, a Newtown resident, and pursuing higher education in an arts-related field of study.  UPDATE:  The application deadline is April 12, 2013.  Please see the attached form for additional information.

2013 NCAC Scholarship Form

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HealingNewtown Art Space Grand Opening

HealingNewtown Art Space Grand Opening, 3-6 PM Feb. 2/14/13

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Newtown Cultural Arts Commission’s plans moving forward for HealingNewtown through the Arts

Healing Newtown

Brause Realty donates space for HealingNewtown’s art activities.

The Newtown Cultural Arts Commission (NCAC) met last night for the first time in its temporary headquarters for the HealingNewtown project, an operation to help NCAC to manage the overwhelming response by artists, arts organizations, stakeholders and the overwhelming number of creative contributions being offered to help Newtown. Continue reading

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From Broadway with Love: A Benefit Concert For Sandy Hook

 

 

From Broadway With Love

 

On December 14, 2012, tragedy struck Sandy Hook Elementary School and our nation mourned with the residents of Newtown, Connecticut. As the town slowly attempts to recover, Broadway stars, producers, writers, and directors will lend their voices in support. “From Broadway with Love: A Benefit Concert For Sandy Hook” will take place on January 28, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT, 20 minutes from Newtown.

“From Broadway with Love: A Benefit Concert For Sandy Hook” will feature song, dance, and other appearances from some of the biggest names on Broadway, together with select students from various Newtown choirs and dance groups.

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