Anna Maria College

Watertown Student Part of Anna Maria College’s Class of 2022

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The following information was provided by Anna Maria College:

May 2022 marked a new chapter for Anna Maria College as the institution celebrated its 2022 Commencement Ceremony at the DCU Center in Worcester. The new and larger venue held nearly 300 graduates and 3,500 guests while still retaining Anna Maria’s sense of a tight-knit community. 

Watertown’s Michael C. MacNeil received his Master of Public Administration degree at the commencement on May 9, 2022. About Anna Maria College

Located just outside of Worcester in Paxton, Massachusetts, Anna Maria College is a 76-year-old private, co-educational institution inspired by the ideals of the Sisters of Saint Anne. We prepare our students to become ethical leaders by combining a values-based, service focused education with strong functional knowledge and the skills necessary to address the rapidly changing needs of their world. Anna Maria delivers undergraduate and graduate degrees along with certificate programs on campus and online.

Entertainment

The Case of the Missing Puck in This Week’s Small Saves Comic

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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.”

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Gore Place Hosting Sips & Stories on the Summer Solstice

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The following information came from Gore Place:

Spend a relaxing evening in-person at Gore Place with the Summer Solstice edition of our popular Sips and Stories! The event will take place outdoors under our Century Tent at our spectacular estate. Sips and Stories: Summer Solstice will take place on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Enjoy an interactive wine tasting led by the award-winning team at the Urban Grape of Boston’s South End, followed by a summer-y supper. We’ll finish the evening with guided tours of the Gore Mansion.

Arsenal Yards

Vitality Bowls Opening New Location at Arsenal Yards

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Vitality Bowls

The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards:

Vitality Bowls, which specializes in açaí bowls – a thick blend of the Amazon’s antioxidant-rich açaí berry, topped with a variety of superfoods, announced the anticipated opening of its café at Arsenal Yards in Watertown on June 10. Under the ownership of local entrepreneur, Tim Johnson, the new Arsenal Yards café marks the brand’s breakthrough entrance into Massachusetts. “I’m incredibly eager to bring the Vitality Bowls experience to Massachusetts, and specifically the Watertown community. I couldn’t be more excited to open our first MA location at Arsenal Yards” said Johnson, who previously served as a C-suite executive in the tech industry for several years before venturing into entrepreneurship with Vitality Bowls. “There is something for everyone on the menu and I know that the café will be a great place for people to enjoy delicious, clean food they can feel good about.”

The new café will be conveniently located at 113 Bond Square, in the Arsenal Yards neighborhood, which offers shopping, dining, fitness and entertainment, along with residences, a hotel and life science space.

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Plumbing Museum Leaving Space in Watertown

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The Plumbing Museum will leave its space in Watertown. The following information was provided by the Plumbing Museum:

The Plumbing Museum is temporarily closing its doors after 15 years of being a part of the Watertown community. Its steward, J.C. Cannistraro, LLC. is moving from its headquarters and will look for a separate space to relocate the museum’s collection. 

The Plumbing Museum has drawn thousands of curious visitors over the years and acted as a gathering space for local arts and industry events such as the Watertown Film Festival, Music of the Pipes, and art shows featuring the work of in-house artists-in-residence. 

A small curation of the artifacts will be displayed at The FID — Cannistraro’s center for Fabrication, Industry, and Design in Boston’s Seaport neighborhood. Additionally, the Artist in Residency program will be continued in this location.

Entertainment

Art from Many Major Artists to be Displayed at Armenian Museum in Watertown

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The Armenian Museum of America will host an exhibition of artwork from some of the top artists of the late 20th Century called “On the Edge: Los Angeles Art 1970s – 1990s from the Joan and Jack Quinn Family. There will be a companion exhibition featuring Armenian artists. The Armenian Museum provided the following information:

This exhibition, our largest in 50 years, features more than 75 artists including Lita Albuquerque, John Altoon, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Lynda Benglis, Vija Celmins, Gregory Wiley Edwards, Frank Gehry, Helmut Newton, Ed Ruscha, and Andy Warhol.Curated by Rachel McCullah Wainwright. The companion exhibition, “Discovering Takouhi: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn,” will include Armenian artists such as Dahlia Elsayed, Jean Kazanjian, Silvina Der Meguerditchian, Ara Oshagan, Zaven Sarkissian, and Aram Saroyan. Curated by Gina Grigorian and Natalie Varbedian.

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Town Wide Yard Sale Returns & Watertown Community Education Catalog Available

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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Community Education:

Watertown Community Education is excited to announce the return of our Adult & Community Education Catalog and Town Wide Yard Sale! The 2022 Spring/Summer Watertown Adult & Community Education Catalog features courses for Adults, High School Students, Middle School Students, Elementary School Students, and Families & Young Children. 

The catalog is online now, and can be viewed by clicking here, or visiting the Adult & Community Education page our website at https://www.watertown.k12.ma.us/about_our_district/community_education

The registration form can be found under each course description in our catalog, through this link, or by visiting our website. 

The 2022 Town Wide Yard Sale is Saturday, June 11th & Sunday, June 12th! Sign up to list your yard sale or mark your calendars and come find your neighbor’s hidden treasures! The informative flyer and registration form can be accessed through the links below or by visiting the Adult & Community Education page on our website at https://www.watertown.k12.ma.us/about_our_district/community_education 

The event will be held rain or shine. See more by clicking these links:

Town Wide Yard Sale Flyer

Town Wide Yard Sale Registration Link

As the Yard Sale dates approach, find the locations of the yard sales by clicking here.

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LETTER: New Flag Pole Dedicated at Catholic Mt. Auburn Cemetery

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Bill McEvoyThe new flag pole at the Catholic Mt. Auburn Cemetery can be seen at the Memorial Day Week ceremony held earlier this week. Thank you to the members of the Pvt. Charles J. Shutt Marine Corps League, Watertown Police, and Watertown’s Veterans Service Officer, Patrick George, for rendering honors at twelve locations, today. Well done.