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Watertown Man Pens Book on History of Popeye Cartoons

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Watertown’s Fred Grandinetti recently published a book on Popeye the Sailor. Watertown resident and popular culture historian Fred M. Grandinetti announced that he has written a new book on Popeye the Sailor. Grandinetti has shared his love of Popeye and other classic cartoons on Drawing With Fred, which can be seen on Watertown Cable. The book, however, required additional research. “It took me 3 years to write and I had to re-watch 220 cartoons on YouTube,” Grandinetti told Watertown News.

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A Pair of Small Saves Cartoons, Including a Famous Goalie Mask

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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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Watertown Library Has Host of Activities Inspired by “One Book”

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Free Public Library:

In January, the Watertown Free Public Library announced Braiding Sweetgrass, as it’s pick for One Book, One Watertown 2022. Now, the Library is drawing on author Robin Wall Kimmerer’s themes of environmental stewardship and Indigenous wisdom to deliver a full month of workshops, artwork, and music — all designed to complement the book and bring the community together. You are invited! And don’t worry, you don’t have to read Braiding Sweetgrass to participate. (Though it is highly encouraged!) Whether you want to want to radically rethink your relationship to the land, green your energy footprint, or share Indigenous history with your kids – there are so many ways to participate in One Book, One Watertown this year.

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Revels Announces In-Person Spring Sing Concert

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RevelsBoston jazz legend Stan Strickland will be bandleader, saxophonist and vocal soloist at the Revels Spring Sing. The following announcement was provided by Watertown-based Revels:

Wave goodbye to winter surrounded by budding forsythia and sprigs of green at this joyful, reimagined, annual celebration of spring filled with music, fun, and song! Join us for our annual celebration of the vernal equinox on Sunday, March 20, as we officially welcome in the spring! This year, Revels Spring Sing, our annual giant sing-along, is moving from Watertown to Somerville’s spacious Center for the Arts at the Armory and will feature longtime Revels friend and Boston jazz legend Stan Strickland as bandleader, saxophonist and vocal soloist. Stan will be joined by colleagues on keyboard, bass and drums to round out the Stan Strickland Revels Jazz Quartet.

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Cartoon: Small Saves’ Equipment Has Seen Better Days

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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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Watertown Artist’s Exhibit “When We Are Silent” Showing in Needham

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Pieces from Watertown artist Ruth Henry’s show “When We Are Silent.” The following announcement was provided by the exhibit organizers:

When We Are Silent is a new solo exhibition by artist Ruth K. Henry on view at the Gorse Mill Gallery (31 Thorpe Road, Needham MA) from March 7th, 2022 to March 26th, 2022. Opening reception will be held on Saturday, March 12th from 6-9 pm. Masks are required. Food and drinks will be available outdoors.

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Innovative Cellist Performing in Online Concert Hosted by Armenian Museum

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Hal MasonbergCellist Artyom Manukyan’s electro-jazz quartet will be streamed by the Armenian Museum of America in Watertown for its Online Concert on Feb. 27. The following information comes from the Armenian Museum of America:

The Armenian Museum of America recently announced its Ninth Online Concert featuring an exclusive performance by the Artyom Manukyan Quartet. This Armenia-based electro-jazz ensemble features Arman Mnatsakanyan (drums), Arman Peshtmaljyan (keyboards), Karen Mamikonyan (keyboards), and Artyom Manukyan (cello). The concert will be shown online on Sunday, Feb.

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Small Saves Spreads the Joy of Hockey 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.”