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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.”
Anaïs MarkwoodThe first Watertown Arts Market will take place in August. Organizers hope it will be similar to the Watertown Farmers Market, shown above. Watertown’s first Arts Market will take place in August, and organizers are looking for artists, sponsors and volunteers. The Watertown Arts Market will take place at Arsenal Park on Saturday, Aug. 21 from noon to 5 p.m. The free event will bring together “the abundance of artists, arts and cultural organizations, and arts- and culture-related businesses based in and/or serving the Watertown area,” according to the announcement by the Watertown Arts Market Committee.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Cultural Council:
Beginning in June 2021, the Watertown Cultural Council will add eight new members, doubling its present size. The new Council members will enrich the scope and capability of the WCC as it expands its programs and outreach in the greater Watertown community in 2021-22. Roberta Rosenberg, new Chair of the WCC, notes that: “The WCC is very fortunate to have the artistic, cultural and administrative abilities of this new group. We look forward to having a successful year. These new members will add to the already excellent work of our returning WCC officers who include: Gretchen Neeley, Secretary, and Sheri Kennedy, Treasurer, as well as Aramais Andonian, Elizabeth Kent, Emma Clement, and Stephanie Hackett.”
During 2021-22, the 15 members of the WCC will be evaluating and funding new grants projects funded by the Mass Cultural Council.
Will Dailey will give his first live performance since 2019 at the Mosesian Center for the Arts Live at the Mansion. The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:
The Mosesian Center for the Arts is thrilled to bring live, in-person events back to the Arsenal on the Charles. Despite being shuttered since March 2020 and now closed for major lobby renovations, the arts organization will be presenting five fabulous evenings of entertainment on the grounds of the historic Commander’s Mansion on Wednesday evenings this summer. On June 23, seven-time Boston Music Award-winner Will Dailey will take the stage fresh off Boston’s Hot Stove Cool Music benefit as he gears up for Eddie Vedder’s Ohana Music Festival later this summer. This will be Will’s first live show back in front of an audience since 2019.
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.”
Jennifer KavanaughSipu, played by Maria Hendricks, addresses the audience during a performance of New Rep Theatre’s “Listen to Sipu.” Looking on is Emma the tour guide, played by Grace Wagner. New Repertory Theater has brought live theater back to Watertown with its second Historical Moving Play, Listen to Sipu. The production focuses on the Indigenous people who lived on land that is now Watertown, looking at both their past and present. Listen to Sipu features what New Rep calls Indigenous culture-keepers: actors Maria Hendricks (Mashpee Wampanoag) and Grace Wagner (Wampanoag Tribe of Aquinnah), script writer Morgan (Mwalim) J. Peters (Mashpee Wampanoag), and directed by Jaime Carrillo (Aymara).
The following announcement was provided by Revels:
Celebrate the Summer Solstice with a Music-Filled Revels Cruise to Boston Light with David Coffin, Ron Reid and the SunSteel Quartet, and Special Guests, Sunday, June 20, from 4:30 -7:00PM
All Aboard for a Summer Solstice Celebration at Sea – It’s a Revels Summer Solstice Celebration: A Cruise to Boston Light! Celebrate the Summer Solstice with a cruise to Boston Light! We are thrilled to be offering one of the first private cruises since 2019, complete with a steel drum band, harbor narration, and lots of reveling!
Joining us will be:David Coffin, Revels Artist-in-Residence & Harbor NarratorRon Reid and the SunSteel QuartetSally Snowman, Boston Light LightkeeperSave the Harbor/Save the Bay – Meet the Crustaceans activities for kids
DATE, TIME & LOCATION
Sunday, June 20, 2021 (Father’s Day and the Summer Solstice!)
Aboard the Bay State Cruise Company’s Provincetown II4:30 – 7:00 pm (boarding from the Seaport at 4 pm)
FOOD & DRINK
Cash bar & Concessions (pizza, chicken fingers, hot dogs, snacks)Pre-ordered light supper boxes and Pre-ordered snack boxes available for purchase with ticket
(Per the Bay State Cruise Company’s policy, guests may not bring their own food or drink on board.)
ACCESSIBILITY
The boat is handicap accessible to the 1st deck (bathrooms are here) but the only way to get to the outside (on the 2nd and 3rd decks) where most of the activities are is by stairs. Note: Due to Covid concerns we will not be singing on this cruise and we will not exceed 40% capacity. Guests will be asked to wear a mask if indoors on the boat. Please note the cruise is Rain or Shine, and that in the event of inclement weather, guests will be inside and will need to wear mask unless eating. TICKETS
Ticketsfor Revels Summer Solstice Celebration: A Cruise to Boston Light are $64/adult (including fees).
Arsenal YardsArsenal Yards Will Host Picnic in the Park several times over the summer. The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards:
With summer in full swing, Arsenal Yards invites area residents and visitors to get outside and enjoy a “Picnic in the Park.” As part of the new 21+ event series, guests are encouraged to pick up takeout from any of the delicious restaurants at Arsenal Yards, enjoy beer or wine from the cash bar, and meet on the River Green for live music on select dates now through August. With a schedule packed with a variety of local performers, musical acts include Joe Carson, The Soul Monstahs, and more! All events will have a cash bar serving beer and wine, and registration is required through Eventbrite. Online registration opens two weeks prior to the event date and attendees must be 21 or older. Reservations are available for groups of 2 – 6 people with a small fee of $2 per person benefiting a different local Watertown organization each month. For the month of June all proceeds benefit the Watertown Food Pantry.