Entertainment

Actors’ Shakspeare Project Brings “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” to Mosesian Center

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The following announcement was provided by the Actors’ Shakespeare Project:

Actors’ Shakespeare Project closes out their blockbuster 2024-25 Season with their first-ever performance at their new home in Watertown, The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts. From April 11 through May 4, ASP will present their latest production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by Elliot Norton Award-winning director and ASP Resident Artist Maurice Emmanuel Parent. Join the Bard’s colorful cast of characters as they flit, frolic, and stumble their way through the woods, aided by moonlight and magic. Inspired by the club culture of late ‘90s and early ‘00s New York City, Maurice Emmanuel Parent’s invigorating new take on this classic play flips the romantic entanglement of A Midsummer Night’s Dream on its head and brings Shakespeare’s most popular comedy into vivid technicolor. Whether you seek to guffaw at the mechanicals, tangle with the love quadrangle, or conjure in the fairy court, this production will enchant long-time Shakespeare lovers and newcomers alike.

Around Town

Winner of Watertown Cultural District Logo Contest Announced

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Cultural District:

The Watertown Cultural District, in partnership with the Watertown Free Public Library, is thrilled to announce Madison Scaletta as the winner of its logo design contest. Scaletta’s vibrant and engaging design, inspired by the colors and landmarks of Watertown, particularly the Charles River, was selected by the Cultural District Partnership for its relevance, joyful imagery, and compositional integrity. “We were impressed by Madison’s ability to capture the spirit of our cultural district in a fun and accessible way,” said Kristen Kenny, Chair of the Cultural District Partnership. “Her design reflects our mission to promote arts and culture in Watertown for all audiences.” Scaletta, a 16-year-old student at Minuteman High School in Lexington, MA, and a competitive dancer, shared her inspiration: “I wanted to incorporate a colorful design while using things/places close to Watertown like the Charles River.

Around Town

Cartoon: Get Inside the Head of a Little Hockey Goalie

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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal – then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”

Business

Charles River Chamber Launches ‘Small Shops’ Program to Help Independent Retailers

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The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Chamber:

The Charles River Regional Chamber is launching Small Shops, a new pilot program designed to support independently owned, single-location brick-and-mortar retailers in Newton, Needham, Watertown and Wellesley. Eligible retailers will receive free basic chamber membership, granting them access to essential networking, advocacy, business resources and marketing opportunities. “Our small independent retailers face many challenges, including competition from online shopping, soaring operating costs, staffing shortages and, now, worries about tariffs, immigration, the financial markets and overall economic uncertainty,” said Greg Reibman, the chamber’s president and CEO. “At the same time, our small shops bring vibrancy to our small downtowns and village centers. They’re part of what makes our communities desirable places to live and work,” Reibman added.

Around Town

Watertown Cable Invites Non-Profits and Organizations to Film PSA Segments

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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Cable:

WCA-TV’s PSA Day is back! Watertown nonprofits and organizations have the opportunity to sign up to film a PSA at WCA-TV Studio on April 18th from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

WCA-TV will edit the PSA for you. All you need to do is bring an idea and script. The PSAs created will then be broadcasted on WCA-TV’s Public Channels, as well as uploaded to our site.Organizations have the option to film to coordinate with WCA-TV to film a PSA at a different location. To register your non-profit today, please follow the link to fill out our form below!

Entertainment

Little Local Conversations Presents Creative Chats!: With Guest Kristen Kenny

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Kristen Kenny

Little Local Conversations podcast host Matt Hanna will speak with Kristen Kenny, artist, arts organizer, and Chair of the Watertown Cultural District committee on Friday, March 21, at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. See the announcement provided by Hanna below. You’re invited to Creative Chats! The event is a way to gather creative people face-to-face to mingle, hear a featured conversation on the topic of creativity and the creative life, and then engage in the conversation themselves in small groups. Come to get inspired, to reflect, and connect.

Government

State Sen. Will Brownsberger Seeks Summer Interns

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State Sen. Will Brownsberger

The following announcement was provided by State Sen. Will Brownsberger’s office:

The Office of Senator Will Brownsberger is accepting applications for part-time, unpaid internships for the summer of 2025. Internships are reserved for residents of the Suffolk and Middlesex District. Applications are due Monday, April 7, 2025. There are two types of opportunities available:

General Office Internships are designed for applicants in the early stages of exploring policymaking and government who are seeking opportunities to learn more and refine their interests. Legislative Internships are designed for those who have already gained some experience and are looking to delve deeper into a topic of interest.