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Watertown Free Public Library Embraces the Power of Zines

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Watertown LibraryThe Watertown Library will host Zine Fest on Oct. 2 — a day-long celebration of zine culture and DIY publishing. The following piece was provided by the Watertown Free Public Library:

On Saturday, October 2, The Watertown Free Public Library will host WFPL Zine Fest — a day-long celebration of zine culture and DIY publishing. Whether you are a die-hard zinester, or just want to learn what zines are and why they matter, the Library invites you to browse the marketplace, attend talks, and check out the brand-new circulating zine collection. If you’re asking “what’s a zine?” that’s ok.

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Local Artisans Selling Crafts at Gore Place’s 5th Annual Handmade for the Holidays

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The following announcement came from Gore Place:

Gore Place welcomes all to our 5th Annual Handmade for the Holidays, a celebration of New England handcrafts! Early fall is a wonderful time to enjoy shopping among local artisans. Browse and shop outdoors among the fiber artists’ and handcrafters’ booths, enjoy a picnic on a blanket, or stroll across our lawns to view our heritage sheep. For more information, call Gore Place’s main office at 781-894-2798 during regular business hours. Date and Time: Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain date is Sunday, September 19)

Location: Outdoors at Gore Place, 52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA

Admission: Free for shoppers with ample free parking on our South Lawn

COVID-19 safety precautions will be in place.

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Classes at Hatch Include Intro to Sewing, Beginner Programming and Find Out About Laser Cutting

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Watertown’s Hatch Makerspace has a variety of workshops in September. See more information in the information provided by the Watertown Library below:

September Hours:Tuesday – Friday from 1-9 pmSaturday-Sunday 1-7 pm

Masks are required. Hatch will continue to follow all library closures. Curbside pickup is still available for 3D prints. Intro to the Sewing Machine with CherylMonday, September 13, 6 pmLearn how to use a sewing machine.

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Guitarist Featured in Summer Concert Has Played with Jazz & Rock Greats, His Music Has Been Used by TV Shows

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Watertown’s John Baboian has played guitar with the stars of rock and jazz, and will be performing at the Watertown Summer Concert series. Wednesday’s Watertown Summer Concert features guitarist John Baboian, who has played with some of the greats in rock and jazz, and his music has been used on television soundtracks. “Although best known for his work in the jazz & swing idioms, John has performed in the Classical, Blues, Rock, R&B, Latin and World music genres,” Baoboian’s bio on his website said. The concert is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 8, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Saltonstall Park, next to Town Hall (149 Main St., Watertown).

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Check Out This Week’s Small Saves and Here’s Trouble Comic Strips

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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.”

DeMarco recently added “Here’s Trouble” to his cartooning lineup, inspired by drawings he did in the 1980s when he was in high school.

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Sept. 1 Watertown Summer Concert Cancelled, Farmers Market Open

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The Watertown Summer Concert featuring Radio Honey has been cancelled due to inclement weather. “Unfortunately it’s another rainy Wednesday and we have cancelled tonight’s concert,” the announcement from the Town of Watertown reads. “The Saltonstall Park Concert scheduled for today, Wednesday, September 1, 2021 has been CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN!” The other Wednesday event at Saltonstall Park, the Watertown Farmers’ Market, will still be open 2:30-6:30pm as scheduled. https://www.watertownmanews.com/2021/08/31/see-whats-coming-to-the-watertown-farmers-market-this-week/

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Radio Honey Performs Sweet Sounds from the ’70s to Today at the Watertown Summer Concert

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Listen to Sweet Sounds from the 1970s all the way to today at Wednesday’s summer concert. The Saltonstall Park Summer Concert series continues on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 6:30 p.m. with Radio Honey. Get there early and join in the free dance lesson with instructors from Ballroom in Boston, beginning at 6 p.m.

Radio Honey features female and male vocals while performing a range of hits, from “Adele to Zeppelin.” According to the band’s website, Radio Honey’s show are “A fun and low volume mix of classic and modern rock favorites that you may hear on radio stations like 100.7 WZLX and 92.5 the RIVER.”