Arts

Perkins School for the Blind Hosting Two Holiday Concerts, RSVP Now

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Celebrate the Season with a pair of concerts at Perkins School for the Blind in early December. 

Perkins sent out the following information:

You are invited to Perkins School for the Blind for a festive Holiday Concert. Join us:
Sunday, December 2, at 3:00 PM and/or
Tuesday, December 4, at 7:30 PM. Or watch a livestream of the concert to be broadcast at 7:30pm on December 4. View the Events page for details

The Perkins Student Chorus, Chamber Singers, Music Makers, Handbell Ensemble, Instrumental Ensemble and Vocal Soloists celebrate the season with a selection of beautifully arranged choral and instrumental works originating from around the world! The concerts are free and wheelchair accessible in Dwight Hall.

Coolidge Square

LETTER: Councilor Concerned About Impact of Mt. Auburn St. Project on Coolidge Square

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(The following is an open letter sent by Town Councilor Angeline Kounelis to the team designing the Mt. Auburn Street Renovation)

Dear Mt. Auburn St. Team, et al,

Many thanks for your response that has been 3.5 months in the making. I echo the sentiments of local residents, who at my suggestion, have written to the Team, only to receive a response focused solely on the scripted design plan. 

Please do not insult me in a condescending manner by stating: “we would encourage you to view this video about implementing Road Diets in New Jersey.”

Entertainment

Three Watertown Artists Featured in Three Local Exhibitions

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Three members of the Watertown Art Association will have their work shown in exhibitions around the area. 

The Watertown Art Association provided the following announcement:

Three wonderful artists, three unforgettable exhibitions! Robin Orifice at Brigham House, 341 Mt. Auburn St. Watertown through Dec. 31

Don’t miss the beautiful solo show of Robin Orifice’s artwork on display at the Brigham House Gallery with an exciting Artist’s Reception on Thursday, Nov.

Business

Oakley Country Club Renovating Clubhouse, Pool With Financing from Local Bank

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Belmont Savings Bank has announced the ground breaking to renovate the clubhouse and pool for Oakley Country Club in Watertown, Massachusetts. Belmont Savings is the sole lender, providing a $10,400,000 loan. The Oakley Country Club is a private 18-hole golf club, which was founded in 1898. The renovated space is slated to open in Spring 2019. The main clubhouse is undergoing a complete renovation which will include a new pool complex, an expanded front entry, and outside decking to showcase the views of the Boston skyline.

Around Town

CatholicTV Network Announces Initiative in Response to the Church’s Sexual Abuse Crisis

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The following information was provided by CatholicTV Network:
The CatholicTV Network announced today its launch of a 6-month initiative called Together We Rebuild in response to the sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church. From now until Easter Sunday, 2019, CatholicTV will focus on penance and prayer for the healing and restoration of the Church. Each month of the campaign will be guided by a theme related to rebuilding and will include corresponding programming and resources such as video series, blogs, magazine articles, and social media initiatives. On November 11, CatholicTV and its viewers will begin a Novena of Penance and Prayer for the healing of abuse victims and the purification of the Church. Those nine days of prayer will culminate in a 12-hour Day of Penance and Prayer broadcast live from CatholicTV’s Chapel of the Holy Cross on November 19.

Entertainment

Watertown Boys & Girls Club Hosting Kids Night Out

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The following information came from the Watertown Boys & Girls Club:

The Watertown Boys & Girls Club will host another “Kids Night Out” event on Friday, Nov. 16 from 6-8 p.m.

Kids can be dropped off at the Club and they will enjoy a night of fun and creativity with art teacher, Melissa Epps, that includes painting, music, pizza and more. The event is open to children ages 7 to 12. Pre-registration cost: $10 per child (by Nov. 16 at 5 p.m.) or $15.00 per child at the door.

Schools

Perkins School Earns Special Status with United Nations Economic and Social Council

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The following information was provided by Perkins School for the Blind:
Perkins School for the Blind, the first school for the blind in the U.S. and the international leader in blindness education, has earned United Nations Economic and Social Council Special Consultative Status (ECOSOC).  
This enables Perkins executives to attend meetings at the UN, submit written statements and oral presentations, consult with ECOSOC and its subsidiary bodies, and use UN facilities for conferences or meetings in New York, Geneva, and Vienna. The United Nations Economic and Social Council is at the heart of the United Nations system to advance the three dimensions of sustainable development – economic, social and environmental. It is the central platform for fostering debate and innovative thinking, forging consensus on ways forward, and coordinating efforts to achieve internationally agreed goals. It is also responsible for the follow-up to major UN conferences and summits.

Business

Restaurant Slated for Arsenal Yards will Bring a Taste of Hawaii to Watertown

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The following announcement came from the developers and operators of Arsenal Yards:
Boylston Properties and The Wilder Companies announced today that with construction underway, Pokéworks will bring Hawaiian-inspired eats to Arsenal Yards in 2019. The international, fast-casual concept will join Arsenal Yards’ lineup of diverse food offerings including cult-favorite Shake Shack and New England’s first City Works Eatery and Pour House. By 2020 Arsenal Yards will be a thriving new neighborhood comprised of over more than one million square feet of development including 250,000 sq. ft. of curated shops, eclectic eateries, fresh groceries from Roche Bros., and a seven screen cinema, The Majestic at Arsenal Yards, plus 200,000 sq.