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The Watertown Community Foundation sent out a save the date for the annual Townwide Trivia Night. The Trivia Night be happening again this year, but it will be done virtually. It will take place on Friday, Nov. 20 beginning at 7 p.m. and participants will will join via Zoom from the comfort of their homes. Teams can join for $50, and there are a maximum of six people per team.
Cartoon by James Demarco
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.”
Charles Lenox, played by Kadahj Bennett, talks about his time in the Massachusetts 54th Infantry during the Civil War sitting on a cannon at the Watertown Civil War Monument. The performance is the first Moving Play presented by New Rep Theatre. Visitors to Watertown Square may have recently noticed an enthusiastic, precocious and out-spoken young man wandering around the area. Charles Lenox, or Kadahj Bennett portraying Lenox, will gladly share his views about the major issues of his time — the 1860s — many of which are familiar to people today. The performance, called the Charles W. Lenox Experience, is the first of New Repertory Theatre’s Historical Moving Plays, and focuses on a real Watertown resident during the time of the Civil War.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Library:
This October, The Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL) is hosting Graphic Novel Month: a teen-centric celebration with virtual programs for grades 4–12. Why all the fuss? The Library believes that graphic novels and comics are not only fun; they are works of art, often great literature, and a significant part of pop culture. For the first time ever, WFPL is joining forces with The Comic Stop in Watertown to present this October’s festivities. Thanks to support from The Comic Stop, all Graphic Novel Month participants will receive free gift bags with comic books.
Southbound Train will perform in the last Watertown Summer Concert of the year. After being rained out on their original concert date, Southbound Train will perform in Watertown on Wednesday evening. The concert will be the final one in the 2020 Saltonstall Park Concert Series. The concert will be held on Sept. 30 starting at 6:30 p.m. at Saltonstall Park.
Watertown Senior Center
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department:
The Watertown Council on Aging/Senior Center has been offering fitness, art and discussion programs via ZOOM! Please call the Senior Center at (617) 972-6490 for program information and ZOOM access. Mondays
10:00 AM, Art Class with Dawn Scaltreto
12:30 PM, Chair Yoga with Diane
Tuesdays
12:30 PM, Tai Chi and Meditation with Marie
2:00 PM, Line Dancing with Bradley
Tuesday, 9/13 at 9:30 AM, Zoom Travel to Armenia
Tuesday, 10/27 at 10:00 AM, Public Safety Coffee Hour
Wednesdays
11:00 AM, Exercise with Joanna
Wednesday, 10/7 at 10:00 AM, Annual MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT Presentation
Wednesday, 10/7 at 2:00 PM, American Music Experience: From Abolition to Civil Rights, Part 1
Wednesday, 10/14, 9:30 AM, Book Club
Wednesday, 10/21, 10:00 AM, Readers Advisory Group
Wednesday, 10/21, American Music Experience: From Abolition to Civil Rights, Part 2
Thursdays
9:00 AM, Pilates
10:30 AM, Conversation with Tom; Senior Center member Tom Lewis leads this informal discussion group. Current events and issues pertaining to aging well are discussed. Thursday, 10/15, 1:30 PM, Walk at Common Street Cemetery
Thursday, 10/22, 2:00 PM, Tree Talk with Carol Smith BerneyFridays
12:00 PM, Seated Strength and Balance with Pearl.
New Repertory Theatre announces its virtual Multicultural Mosaic: AnAnnual BIPOC Fundraiser on Monday, October 26, 2020 at 7:00pm. This fundraiser will consist of a variety of performances by BIPOC artists, with all raised funds dedicated to supporting a ticket underwriting program, BIPOC self-care affinity spaces, salaries and fees for BIPOC artists, and the advancement of race equity initiatives for all New Rep interns, staff, boardmembers, artists, and volunteers. Tickets are $68/each, and are now on sale. More information about Multicultural Mosaic: An Annual BIPOC Fundraiser can be found at https://www.newrep.org/events/multicultural-mosaic/. About Multicultural Mosaic: An Annual BIPOC FundraiserIn addition to the variety of live performances, guests will also enjoy:
Celebrating director Benny Sato Ambush as the first recipient of the Johnny Lee Davenport Artistic Achievement AwardMixing and sipping a cocktail, expertly guided by New Rep’s virtual bartenderParticipating in Interactive Theatre TriviaBidding at a silent auctionAn opportunity to contribute to New Rep’s New Traditions Fund – a restricted fund dedicated to supporting New Rep’s race equity initiatives
“2020 has been so challenging in countless ways,” shares New Rep Artistic Director, Michael J. Bobbitt.
Cartoon by James Demarco
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.”