This is going to be a lovely weekend to enjoy some poetry at Mount Auburn Cemetery or to catch a yard sale. If you have little ones at home, take them over to the library for some music time with a Brazilian influence. The songs are in English, but the instrumentation is definitely Brazilian. As a crafty person myself, I’m drawn to the home-held stamp camp or the silk screening at the Fort Gallery exhibit. And the peace focused art there is unique. Finally, don’t forget the free movie for kids at the Majestic 7. It’s ” this weekend, always at 11 a.m.
MUSIC WITH SULINHA’S TRIO at Watertown Free Public Library
Saturday, 10-10:45 a.m.
Sulinha’s Trio performs educational children’s music influenced by traditional Brazilian music. The program engages the audience as well through interactive and dancing songs. The trio uses traditional instruments from their native country like Berimbau, Cuica, Pandeiro, and Surdo. Best for children ages 0-5.
LIGHT MY SONG – An observational Poetry Tour at Mt Auburn Cemetery
Saturday, July 20, 10-11:15 a.m.
580 Mt. Auburn St.
Join docent Rosemarie Smurzynski for a poetry tour of the Cemetery visiting the graves of Mount Auburn’s best-known observational poets Caroline Frances Orne, Robert Creeley, and Amy Lowell. Hear some of their poems read aloud and be inspired to write your own!
Throughout the tour, attendees will be encouraged to notice and experience the landscape around them and note their sensory observations. Attendees will be allotted time at the end of the tour to compose their own poems with an invitation to share with the group. No previous writing experience is required.
For more information and to register: Click here
GREENWAY CLEAN UP VOLUNTEER DAYS
July 20, 9-11 a.m., Aug. 11, 9-11 a.m.
Watertown Community Gardens has been busy removing invasive plant species along the Greenway all season! The next upcoming opportunities are listed below.
MOVING YARD SALE
Saturday, July 20 11 a.m-4 p.m.
18 Irma Ave.
This household is moving out and would love to rehome as many of their things as possible. They are selling kitchen items, art, furniture, electronics, rugs, fans, and other household items. It will be in the yard at the top of the stairs.
JULY 2024 STAMP CAMP
Friday, 6 p.m.
46 Lovell Road
Join this card making workshop in a resident’s home for a night filled with card making, conversation, munchies, drinks, door prizes and more! No prior experience is necessary. Not a creative bone in your body? Come anyway and she will help you find it.
As attendance is limited, be sure to confirm by emailing: pjversh@comcast.net
PEACE NOW EXHIBIT AND LIVE SILK SCREENING – at Fort Gallery
Saturday, July 20, 5-9 p.m.
30 Maple St.
This Saturday is the last night of the show of the only anti-genocide art show with art works by Alvan Long, Jess Punk, Solon Perry, Billy Best, Raquib Abdal Khabir and Dave Tree with live silk screening by Dave Tree. You can even bring things to be printed on. Refreshments will be served.
Thank you for publishing the information about my monthly card making workshops (we call them “Stamp Camps”). I was surprised to see it (happily) and one of my neighbors came which was very exciting for me. I’ve been trying to connect with local people!
Could I submit a blurb each month for you to print?
Thank you very much,
Pamela Vershbow
Hi Pamela,
Yes, if you have a local event please send the info to watertownmanews@gmail.com