Watertown Resident Starring in Weston Friendly Society’s Production of “She Loves Me”

Watertown’s Kat O’Connor will star in “She Loves Me.” (Photo by Bridget Sullivan / Weston Friendly Society)

The following announcement was provided by the Weston Friendly Society:

Watertown resident Kat O’Connor will take the stage Nov. 22-29 in Weston Friendly Society’s production of “She Loves Me,” the holiday-set romantic comedy that Deadline calls the best Broadway musical you’ve never heard of. Well before direct messages on social media and dating apps, two shop clerks in a 1930s European parfumerie, Georg (played by Robert Orzalli of Boston) and Amalia (Dana Sullivan of Newton) separately respond to a “lonely hearts” ad in the newspaper. Often at odds at work, they are unaware that they are each other’s unlikely anonymous admirer.

Watertown’s Project Save Photo Archive Presenting First Exhibition

The following announcement was provided by Project Save:

Watertown’s Project Save Photographic Archive, which protects and preserves the global Armenian experience through photos, opens its first exhibition in its new gallery space on Thursday, Nov. 13th at 7 p.m. with French-Armenian photojournalist Astrig Agopian. 

Agopian’s multimedia exhibition “Like There’s No Tomorrow” will open at Project Save on Nov. 13, 2025 and run through Jan. 17, 2026. The exhibit focuses on the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh, a region Armenians have inhabited for millennia and whose cultural heritage has endured centuries of upheaval.

Watertown Church Hosting Chamber Music Concert

The following announcement was provided by Sarasa Chamber Music Ensemble:

Sarasa Chamber Music Ensemble presents the second concert-set of its 2025-26 Concert Series, Sweet Sleep the weekend of November 14-16, 2025, including a date in Watertown on the 15th. Inspired by the many states of slumber and repose, the program includes gorgeous vocal and instrumental works by John Dowland, Thomas Arne, Antonia Bembo, Georg Muffat, J.B. Bach & J.S. Bach, as well as a traditional Nordic folk song arranged for string quartet. Sarasa will present Sweet Sleep at three public performances, as well as to incarcerated teens at Massachusetts’ Department of Youth Services facilities, as part of Sarasa’s award-winning ‘Music Unlocked’ program. Concert Information

Sweet Sleep

With Kristen Watson, soprano, Elizabeth Blumenstock, Rebecca Nelson, violins; Jenny Stirling, viola; Jennifer Morsches, Timothy Merton, piccolo cello/cellos; Michael Leopold, lute/theorbo; Michael Beattie, organ

Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 at 7 p.m. – Brattleboro Music Center, VT (tickets at bmcvt.org)

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Watertown Resident to be Featured in “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”

Jill Craig

Watertown actress Jill Craig will be a featured dancer in a musical production by Savoyard Light Opera Company in Carlisle on Nov. 14 and 21. See details in the announcement provided by the Savoyard Light Opera. The Savoyard Light Opera Company is proud to present “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” the musical and comedic satire of corporate culture and the ruthless pursuit of success. Can the Voice of a Book tell you all you need to know about getting to the top of the executive ladder?

Mass Cultural Council Head Michael Bobbitt Taking New Position

Michael Bobbitt

Michael Bobbitt, a Watertown resident and former director of the New Repertory Theatre, will be moving on from his position as head of the Mass. Cultural Council at the end of the year. See more information in the announcement from the MCC, below. Mass Cultural Council announced the departure of Executive Director Michael J. Bobbitt, effective December 31, 2025. Bobbitt has accepted the position of President & CEO of OPERA America and will begin this new role on January 1, 2026.

COMIC: Small Saves Sets Goals for the Season

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.”

WEEKEND FUN: Children’s Theater, Author Talk on Revolutionary War Spy, Craft Fair, Veterans Day Luncheon

This weekend in Watertown starts off with a fundraising event at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. It will be a lively community gathering and set of performances to collect funds in support of children participating in Watertown Children’s Theatre and art programs at the Mosesian. There are door prizes to win too! In anticipation of the holidays, Saturday there will be a crafts fair at Gore Place.  Think about supporting local artists when gift shopping this season! Also on Saturday afternoon, history buffs can enjoy an author’s talk about the trial of a Watertown Revolutionary War spy, presented by J.L. Bell.