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Mosesian Center Hosting ‘Arts for All’ Benefit

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The Mosesian Center provided the following information:

The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the details of its annual fundraising event happening on Thursday, May 23, 2019. ARTS FOR ALL: Mosesian Center Benefit 2019 promises to be a remarkable evening to highlight the importance of Accessibility in the Arts. The event will feature compelling stories of transformation, exceptional entertainment, both visual and tactile art for all to experience, and the celebration of some very special people. This year, the Center is proud to honor three Mosesian Awardees who encourage us all to experience the arts, each other, and the world, in new and unexpected ways:

• Jon Sarkin – 2019 Mosesian Award for the Arts An acclaimed self-taught artist living in Gloucester, MA. The neurological effects of a stroke in 1989 led him to be wildly prolific.

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Small Saves: Two Comics This Week!

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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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Birds of Prey, Fireflies & Urban Foraging at the Watertown Library

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The Watertown Free Public Library. Meet real birds of prey, find out about fireflies and take a walk with an urban forager during events hosted by the Watertown Free Public Library in May. The following information came from the Watertown Library:

Wingmasters: New England Birds of Prey

Saturday, 5/18 | 10:15 a.m. | WATERTOWN SAVINGS BANK ROOM

Meet real birds of prey! We are thrilled to welcome WINGMASTERS back for a program about New England’s raptor species. These stunning creatures sit at the top of the food chain, but their status is being threatened by changes further down the line. Raptor rehabilitators Julie Anne Collier and Jim Parks and their stunning birds of prey help us understand the plight of these predators in today’s world.

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Kids Can Dig Into Spring at Planting Event in Watertown

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Mall:

The Watertown Mall, located at 550 Arsenal Street, together with Watertown Families Together invite you to come on Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 10:00-11:00 am for “I’m Digging the Spring,” an event to commemorate Spring by planting. There will be planting themed songs, stories and crafts as well as a small potted plant. This is a free event & all ages are welcome, although the stories are catered to younger children. This will take place in the back hallway of the mall, across from Carter’s. Come dig the spring time with your loved ones!

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A Wide Array of Art Can be Seen at Watertown Gallery’s New Show

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The following information was provided by Room 83 Spring:

Five Artists in an Eclectic and Electric show opening this Saturday at ROOM 83 Spring. 

Room 83 Spring is pleased to present Verve, with Michelle Benoit, Gabe Brown, Phyllis Ewen, Dennis Hlynsky, and Anne Sargent Walker. Engaging the natural world as a perceptual well, the artists affirm life in drawing, sculpture painting, and video. An artists’ reception will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The show can be seen on 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays, and anytime by appointment. Room 83 Spring is located at 83 Spring St., Watertown, near Watertown Square. For more information go to www.room83spring.com

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Work of Watertown Artist Being Shown at Local Exhibit

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“The Rangers Camp,” by Watertown artist Audrey Jones Childs, is one of the pieces in the exhibit at the Beecher Center in May. The work of a Watertown watercolor painter will be displayed in an exhibit in Belmont. Watertown’s Audrey Jones Childs has work showing at the Beech Street Center through the month of May. There will be a meet the artist event on Tuesday, May 7 at 7 p.m.

The Beech Street Center is located at 266 Beech St., Belmont, and is open Monday and Wednesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Tuesdays 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

“The Wayside Inn” by Audrey Jones Childs.

Dancing With the Stars

Watertown’s Dancing With the Stars Coming Up Soon, Tickets Available

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The Watertown Rotary Club will host Dancing With the Stars charity event featuring local celebrities teaming with professional dancers on May 10, 2019. This year’s competitors are Town Councilor Lisa Feltner, Watertown Savings Bank’s Bill Burgess, Rhode Moise from the Watertown Boys & Girls Club, Watertown Firefighter Mary Piotrowski, Watertown Police Officer Kerilyn Amedio, Jae Smith from the Watertown Public Schools, Watertown Realtor Ari Koufos, Watertown Firefighter Andrew Vega, and Chad Foster from Watertown Middle School. The event will be emceed by Watertown Town Council President Mark Sideris. Judges are dance teacher Lynda Messina, dance teacher Nicole Keuchkarian, Officer Tony Physic (last year’s winner) and Rotarian John Airasian. Doors open at the Hellenic Cultural Center, 25 Bigelow Ave., Watertown, at 6 p.m. and the competition begins at 7:15 p.m.

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be available.

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Mount Auburn Cemetery Will Debut Nature Plays in June

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Mount Auburn Cemetery provided the following information:

Announcing the world premiere of the“The Nature Plays”, the first series of site-specific short plays by Mount Auburn Cemetery’s Playwright Artist-in-Residence, Patrick Gabridge. 

“The Nature Plays” run from June 1-9, 2019 at Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA. These five short plays highlight stories inspired by the rich natural environment of Mount Auburn with topics such as spotted salamanders in Consecration Dell, birders at Auburn Lake, and historic debates between naturalists who are buried at the Cemetery. Through comedy and drama “The Nature Plays”explore topics both current and whimsical from global warming to the secret world of mushroom hunting. Audiences will experience the performances at various spots across the grounds, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the natural world.