Entertainment

Mosesian Center Welcomes Writers & Musicians for Earfull Series, Group that Melds Hip Hop & Other Genres

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The Mosesian Center for the Arts provided the following announcement:

While the Mosesian Center for the Arts building remains closed for renovation, the arts center continues to produce live, in-person events on the grounds of the Commander’s Mansion at the Arsenal on the Charles. On July 14 and August 4, two Earfull events takes the stage—and both are nearly sold out. Since the early 2000’s, Boston musician and author Jen Trynin, and bookstore connoisseur Tim Huggins, have been hosting the series, bringing together the worlds of writers and musicians. They prove that, given the right environment, Book People will love the experience of live music, and Rock People will realize how cool it is to hear great authors reading their work aloud. On July 28, STL GLD performs with Regie Gibson.

Entertainment

Revels Set Sail for Boston Harbor Cruise and Sing in First In-Person Event

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Revels will set sail on Boston Harbor for a Cruise and Sing. Watertown-based Revels provided the following announcement:

Revels remerges: Join us for a fun night at sea as we sing together in-person for the first time in over a year! Join Revels on August 10th for a Boston Harbor Cruise and Sing with musician and chantey-man David Coffin! Revels is happy to announce the return of one of its most popular summer events, a two-hour sunset Boston Harbor Cruise and Sing! Join us on the spacious Provincetown II for the return of our popular Boston Harbor Cruise and Sings with musician, Harbor historian, and New England’s best-known chantey-man David Coffin leading the fun along with Revels longtime music director George Emlen. We’ll sing sea chanteys and more at the top of our lungs, sip our favorite (adult or children’s) beverage, and enjoy spectacular views of the harbor. There’ll be plenty of time to socialize between sets and David’s historic/hysterical harbor narration is always a treat as well!

Entertainment

Watertown Lit Squad Seeking Writers, Poets & Others for Watertown Arts Market

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The following announcement was provided by the Lit Squad:

An invitation to Watertown writers and poets to participate in the first annual Watertown Arts Market (www.watertownartsmarket.com). Calling all writers! Help celebrate poetry and prose in your preferred language as part of the first annual Watertown Arts Market on Saturday 21 August 2021 in Arsenal Park, noon to 5 p.m.

Here’s a chance for writers who are Watertown residents to market their work or simply share it with others, by open mike or otherwise. Writers of any age are welcome to participate by making creative contributions of their own, celebrating the work of others, or just talking with like-minded people. Such people (our Lit Squad) are dedicating tents and a table at the Arts Market to serve as a free venue and showcase for Watertown’s writers known and (hitherto) unknown.

Obituaries

OBIT: Tim McManus, Lifelong Watertown Resident, VP at Construction Company

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Tim McManus

A Funeral Mass for Timothy Alan McManus will be celebrated on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 10:30 a.m., in the Church of Saint Patrick, Watertown. A son of the late Joseph P. McManus and Edna M. (Feeley) McManus, Tim passed away suddenly on June 29, 2021. Tim was a lifelong and proud resident of Watertown. A graduate of UMass Lowell, he worked in the Boston area construction industry for decades, most recently at Timberline Construction of Canton where he was the Executive Vice President. He lived life to the fullest, bringing a passion to everything he did.

Around Town

Senior Center Events: Senior Living Advisors, Technology for Those With Hearing Loss & More

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Town of WatertownWatertown Senior Center

The Watertown Senior Center provided the following information:

Programs for Week of July 5, 2021

Changes to Our Programs

As we slowly return to in-person activities at the Council on Aging/Senior Center (COA), some July programs continue to be offered on Zoom and some are now offered at the COA in the afternoons including Knitting, Whist, Chair Volleyball, Bridge, Rummikub, and Canasta. Please review the newsletter for details, and call to register your spot: (617) 972-6490. New participants are always welcome in every program. We hope you’ll join us! Monday: July 5, 2021Closed in observance of the July 4 Holiday.Tuesday:12:30 PM, Zoom Tai Chi & Meditation with Marie Favorito2:00 PM, Zoom Harp with Susan Wright                                     Wednesday:11:00 AM, Zoom Total Body Exercise with Nicole Von Rekowsky2:00 PM, Zoom “How Not to Choose a Nursing Home” with 2Sisters Senior Living AdvisorsThursday: 10:30 AM, Zoom Talk with Tom: Coffee & Casual Conversation 2:00 PM, Zoom “Technology for People with Hearing Loss” with Kathleen Krefethen2:00 PM, WHIST returns to the COA – call to register your spot2:00 PM, CHAIR VOLLEYBALL returns to the COA –  call to register your spotFriday:     10:00 AM, Zoom Exercise with Shannon Lee Jones     12:00 PM, Zoom Seated Strength & Balance with Pearl Pressman1:00 PM, Zoom Mellowtones Choral Group with Anne Silverman~Senior Center Closes at 2 PM for Summer Hours~

Looking Ahead

Monday, July 12, 2:00 PM, BRIDGE returns to the COA – call to register your spotWednesday, July 14, 1:00 PM, CHARLIE CARD EVENT at the COA – stop in! Link to the July Newsletter 2021

Many programs will continue to be offered on Zoom until further notice, due to limited gym access and limited parking in the Phillips parking lot while summer school programs are taking place. Please know that masks are highly recommended for all people regardless of vaccination status visiting the Senior Center or participating in a grab-n-go event.

Alex Rosin

Watertown Resident Named Vice President at Berkshire Bank

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Watertown’s Alex Rosin was named a vice president at Berkshire Bank. Berkshire Banks provided the following announcement:

Berkshire Bank, a socially-responsible community-dedicated bank with locations primarily in New England and New York, recently announced the hiring of Alexander A. Rosin as VP Business Banking Relationship Manager. 

He will be based in Needham, covering the Eastern Massachusetts footprint. As a Business Banking Relationship Manager, Rosin will assist Berkshire Bank clients with specific business goals and empower them to make confident financial decisions. 

In his new role, Mr. Rosin will be at the center of our client-focused strategy. He will serve as a trusted advisor, providing corporate and commercial clients with sound advice based on a deep understanding of their unique financial needs.  

“Alex brings significant banking experience to his role and a strong track record of building long-term customer relationships,” said Scott Vickery, Team Leader Business Banking at Berkshire Bank. “We look forward to his contributions to our clients in the region and in helping to build Berkshire into a purpose-driven community bank.” 

About Alexander A. Rosin VP, Business Banking Relationship Manager  

Rosin has over 10 years of experience in the banking industry. He was most recently a Vice President of Business Banking with Webster Bank, N.A and was previously at Eastern Bank. Mr. Rosin has also worked with Citibank N.A, TD Bank and Citizens Bank throughout his career He is a graduate of New England College of Business and Finance. Mr. Rosin is active in his community and sits on the board for the Rotary Club of Watertown and volunteers at the Watertown Boys and Girls Club among various other organizations. Mr. Rosin was born in Russia and came to the United States at age 5.

Cartoon

Small Saves Makes Room for His Hockey Silverware in This Week’s Cartoon

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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.”

Entertainment

Celebrate Classic Cartoon Character’s 90th Birthday with Watertown Cable Special

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Wimpy is celebrating a big birthday this year. This image is from “Egypt Us” (1960), one of the cartoons aired on the Watertown Cable special. “Drawing With Fred” host Fred Grandinetti provided the following piece:

The Watertown Cable Access Channel will be celebrating a milestone birthday of a comic strip character considered to be one of the greatest ever conceived; J. Wellington Wimpy! 

Wimpy is known for obtaining food by his wits. This is a cunning feat he has been performing in the Popeye comic strip since 1931. His catch phrase, “I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today” is known all over the world. He has also referred many boxing matches and often resorted to dishonest tricks for his own advantage. 

The moocher was created by cartoonist E.C. Segar.