The circus is in town! It’s too late to catch the raising of the tent, always so fun, but it’s not too late to take the family to Circus Smirkus at the Gore Estate this weekend. For those inclined to put their heads in their books on summer vacations, check out the Authors in Conversation talk with two Watertown writers, Dewitt Henry and Eileen Pollack, both very accomplished. At the Mosesian, there’s an intriguing theater production, taking us back to the days of radio theater, with old and new audio dramas. Last, but not least, there’s a techno DJ dance at Conley’s on Friday night. I had just been thinking that Watertown needed some more action in the later hours of the night.
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Weekend Fun: Children’s Music, Greenway Cleanup, Silk Screening & More
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Sulinha’s Trio performs educational children’s music at the Library. This is going to be a lovely weekend to enjoy some poetry at Mount Auburn Cemetery or to catch a yard sale. If you have little ones at home, take them over to the library for some music time with a Brazilian influence. The songs are in English, but the instrumentation is definitely Brazilian. As a crafty person myself, I’m drawn to the home-held stamp camp or the silk screening at the Fort Gallery exhibit.
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Wednesday’s Summer Concert Postponed Due to Heat
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With temperatures expected to get into the 90s on Wednesday, July 17, City of Watertown officials announced the postponement of the Summer Concert. “Due to the extreme heat advisory and potential for thunderstorms, the Summer Concert featuring the Squeezebox Stompers has been postponed to 9/4,” the City announced in an email. Summer concerts are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. at Saltonstall Park, next to City Hall. See the lineup here: https://watertown-ma.gov/761/Summer-Concert-Series
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Preschoolers Invited to an Intergenerational Ice Cream Social
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The Brigham House will host an intergenerational event with Watertown Families for All. Preschool Children and their caregivers are invited to …… We All Scream for ICE CREAM on July 25th – 10 a.m.
At: Brigham House Assisted Living Residence341 Mt. Auburn Street – Watertown
We will offer:
• Music with Ms. Ruth• Take home crafts• Stories with our own Watertown librarian• Treats
Come enjoy music, bubbles and friendship
Special thanks to Brigham House, Marshall Home Fund and Watertown Families Together
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See What Small Saves Does During Beach Weather
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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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Weekend Fun: Classic Cars, Summerfest, Tour of Makerspace, Writing Event & More
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There is a lot happening on Saturday this weekend: a classic car show, a writing in nature gathering at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, a meeting of the Watertown Run Club, and a tour of the Hatch Makerspace. I’m going to start my weekend on Friday at the Linx Summerfest. Isn’t it fun to eat food from food trucks while strolling vendor booths or discovering your next craft exploration at a demonstration? The next morning, you can head over to the Majestic 7 to catch a family friendly movie.
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Mosesian Center Exhibit Features Artwork from Teachers & Students
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Sara Emara’s “It’s Pumpkin Time” is on display at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. The Mosesian Center for the Arts announced its latest exhibition: From the Studios: Artwork from Our Teaching Artists and Students. The Mosesian Center for the Arts is excited to present an exhibition that showcases the work of our teaching artists and students who have taken adult visual arts classes in the last few sessions as well as young artists who are attending our 2024 Summer Stages & Studios program. “Floating in red” by Nancy Goodman is part of the latest exhibition at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. We are very fortunate to have such a talented group of teaching artists working in our classrooms and dedicated and enthusiastic students.
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Small Saves Faces the Music 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.”
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Eric Mintel Quartet to Perform Tribute to Dave Brubeck at MCA
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The following announcement was provided by the Eric Mintel Quartet:
Jazz enthusiasts are in for a treat as the acclaimed Eric Mintel Quartet takes the stage at the Mosesian Center for the Arts on Thursday, July 11 at 7:30 PM. The evening promises a rich blend of the timeless music of Dave Brubeck, original compositions by Eric Mintel, and much more. Eric Mintel, a celebrated pianist and composer, has a storied career spanning over 30 years. His impressive résumé includes performances by invitation at the White House, over ten appearances at the Kennedy Center, and a special concert at the United Nations. His quartet’s dynamic sound and captivating performances have made them a favorite among jazz fans worldwide.