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John Muratone will be performing at Gore Place on Dec. 7. The following announcement was provided by Gore Place:
Acclaimed guitarist John Muratore will perform music for the holidays in the beautiful 1793 Carriage House at Gore Place. John regularly appears as a solo recitalist, concerto soloist, and chamber musician. The Boston Globe has called John’s playing “…
The following information was provided by Dinosaur Annex Music Ensemble:
On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 7:30 p.m., Boston-based Dinosaur Annex Music Ensemble kicks off its 48th season with Sonic Migrations, the third cycle of Hub of the Musiverse, a concert series which centers the stories, struggles, and triumphs of immigrants through new music. Whether through the inspiration behind each composition, or the composers themselves, each program highlights the diversity and importance of immigrant voices and centers their stories in our community. The program includes incisive works by Aida Shirazi and Golnaz Shariatzadeh, members of the Iranian Female Composers Association, an organization founded to provide a welcoming space for Iranian female-identifying compositional voices around the globe. Kareem Roustom’s Aleppo Songs takes urban folk songs from Aleppo, transforming them into grand pianistic gestures. Bongani Ndodana-Breen’s Emakhaya recalls scenes of village life of the Xhosa people of South Africa’s Eastern Cape province.
District A Councilor Nicole Gardner. As part of the changes to the Watertown Charter all City Councilors must have an annual meeting to meet with the public. District A Councilor Nicole Gardner announced the date of her meeting. See info below. City Councilor Nicole Gardner’s Annual Councilor Meeting is on Thursday, Dec.
The Watertown Art Association and the TILL/Art Wave Gallery seek pieces for their annual art exhibit. The following information was provided by the Watertown Art Association and TILL/Art Wave Gallery:
The TILL Wave Gallery and The Watertown Art Association are Calling all Artists to submit artwork for an upcoming exhibit.
SHOW US YOUR ART! No theme. All mediums. This is a Call to Artists everywhere! Deadline for submissions is November 30th. Exhibit opens December 8, 2022 and runs through February 10, 2023.
The following information was provided by WestMetro HOME Constortium:
Save the dates! The WestMetro HOME Consortium and Barrett Planning Group are hosting three upcoming virtual community meetings to discuss a plan for funding homelessness assistance and supportive services. WestMetro HOME Consortium HOME-ARP Allocation Plan
A plan for funding HOMELESSNESS ASSISTANCE & SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
The Virtual Community Meetings are Monday. December 5, 2022 from 7:00-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 6, 2022 from 5:00-6:30 p.m., and Wednesday, December 7, 2022 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. Each meeting will cover the same material. Register at tinyurl.com/WestMetro-HOME-ARP-Meeting
Register by November 27 to request language interpretation.
Dick Terhune stars in “A Christmas Carol” at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:
The Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown has announced December performances, exhibitions, and arts education programs. From theater, comedy, variety, and music to new exhibitions and arts education, there’s plenty of variety in the month’s programming. “We aimed to offer traditional holiday shows and a variety of events for everyone,” said Executive Director Darren Farrington. “We want our community to feel that December is for everyone.”
Performances
Once Upon a Time | December 2
Watertown Children’s Theatre’s youngest performers, the Junior Players (grades K-2), showcase their vocal, dance, and acting skills in a one-of-a-kind musical revue bringing the pages of favorite fairy tales to life – and telling some new stories along the way! Multiverse Concert Series presents Reef Music | December 3
This action-packed day interweaving coral science, live electro-symphonic music, large-screen video, and immersive activities for the audience is suitable for children, adults, and families.
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.”
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.”