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Art, Poetry & Comics Featured at Watertown Gallery’s Exhibit

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Franklin Einspruch’s “Aquinnah 2021-8-17” is one of the pieces on display at Storefront Art Projects in Watertown. The following announcement was provided by Storefront Art Projects:

Watertown art gallery Storefront Art Projects is pleased to present Across and Within: Paintings and Comics Poetry by Franklin Einspruch. Franklin Einspruch is a Painter (over 50 group and solo shows), Poet (The Moon Fell On Me, Cloud on a Mountain and an anthology of Comics as Poetry with his imprint, New Modern Press), Art Critic (Delicious Line, New Criterion, Art in America, The Art Fuse), Editor (Aphorisms for Artists: 100 Ways Toward Better Art by Walter Darby Bannard ), Blogger (Artblog.net), and recent Fulbright scholar. He pursues a wide variety of drawing and painting mediums, some of which he makes himself in a “pared down style of outlines and filled-in colors, subtly modulated. The resulting works on paper are poems of hues with readable if understated stories.”

He is a confrontative critic, but his paintings are tender examinations of landscape from Aquinnah on Martha’s Vineyard to Mt.

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Mosesian Center for the Arts Hosting Pride Weekend Festival

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The following information was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:

The Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown has announced events for a Pride Weekend festival and other programs, performances, and exhibitions for June and beyond. “We’re thrilled to see more people returning to live events and classes,” said Executive Director Darren Farrington. “Every month, we offer a diverse variety of the best in performing and visual arts that Greater Boston has to offer, and we hope people will take advantage of the easy access to the arts at the Arsenal.”

Pride Weekend

On June 17-18, Boston drag and cabaret star Patty Bourrée returns to Mosesian Arts for her Last Pride on Earth. Intergalactic war, famine, and disease may have left Patty as the last queen standing on a now desolate planet, but naturally, she’s taking this as an opportunity to stage a final Pride Parade for a party of one. Journey with Patty and a cast of glamorously bizarre characters (all played by Patty, of course!) to a not-so-distant apocalyptic future in this all live-sung drag cabaret fit for the end of days. June 17 & 18, 8:00 PM.

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Watertown Pottery Studio Hosting Spring into Summer Sale

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Indigo Fire will host the “Spring into Summer” pottery sale at its Watertown studio. The event will be held at the studio located at 79R Grove St. in Watertown on Saturday, June 11 from 1-5 p.m. It is free and open to all. More than 20 artists will show and sell their work, and those interested can find out about classes available at the studio. “Our goal is to provide a friendly, non-intimidating environment for those interested in learning pottery.

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Residents Can Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste, Pre-registration Required

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Watertown residents can dispose of household hazardous waste, such as garden chemicals, batteries, and motor oil over on June 11. The Watertown Department of Public Works provided the following information:

The next Household Hazardous Waste Collection will be on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at the Minuteman Household Hazardous Products Regional Facility at the Lexington Compost Facility, 60 Hartwell Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. 

Hazardous Waste Collection requires online pre-registration. Proposed 2022 Hazardous Waste Collection dates are below. The Collection will be between 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Saturday, April 23, 2022Saturday, May 14, 2022Saturday, June 11, 2022Saturday, July 16, 2022Saturday, August 20, 2022Sunday, September 18, 2022Saturday, October 15, 2022Saturday, November 5, 2022

NOTE: Registration is required for all HHW collection dates.

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Juneteenth Celebration Includes Crafts, Games, Discussion Panel

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The following information was provided by Watertown Community for Black Lives:

Watertown Community for Black Lives a working group of Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice, and the Environment Presents Watertown’s 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration today, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Watertown Free Public Library 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Watertown Public Schools Panel with Dr. Henry, Film & Educational Exhibit

Saltonstall Park 1-6:30 p.m.

Lawn Games, Trivia, Music by DJ Royal Bri, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, Juneteenth crafts

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Community Preservation Committee Reviewing Lessons from First Year, How to Get Project Approved at Public Hearing

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The following announcement was provided by the Community Preservation Committee:

Join the Community Preservation Committee for a public hearing on Thursday, June 16 at 7 p.m.

The Committee will share its experience and lessons learned from the first Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding round. Find out how to turn a good idea into a successful CPA project application. This public hearing is an opportunity to learn more about the CPA program in Watertown and contribute your input. If you have not already done so, please take the FY 2022 CPA Survey

You may send questions or comments in advance to Lanae Handy, Community Preservation Coordinator at lhandy@watertown-ma.gov   

Visit watertown-ma.gov/cpa for more information about the CPA and CPC in Watertown and to review the draft FY 2022 CPA Program Update. Remote Access only via Zoom: https://watertown-ma.zoom.us/j/91525442843

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Recreation Dept. Offers Youth Tennis, PreK Sports Programs, Spots Available in Pequossette Program

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The Recreation Department announced registration is open for the Pre-K Summer Outdoor Sports Program and Youth Tennis Program. Also, openings remain for the Pequossette Summer Program. The Pequossette Summer Program begins on June 27 and ends on August 12. Participants can register by the week and sign up for multiple weeks. Registration for the Pre-K Summer Outdoor Sports Program and Youth Tennis Program opened on Tuesday, June 6.

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Ceremony, Marker Planned to Commemorate Historic Shick House

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Historical Society of WatertownThe Shick House used to stand on land on Grove Street, and will be commemorated at a ceremony on June 26. The following information was provided by the Historical Society of Watertown:

On Sunday, June 26, 2022 the Historical Society of Watertown will hold a public unveiling of an interpretive marker adjacent to the site of the Shick Farm at 183 Grove St. in Watertown. Jacob and Mary Shick purchased this farm in 1914 and operated a dairy here and grew the business until their 200 cows required larger acreage in Wayland. “They were the archetypical immigrant success story,” says Historical Society board member Bob Bloomberg, “backbreakingly hard workers, with a fierce determination to succeed, and a willingness to take chances.