Arts

Hear the Songs from ‘Hamilton’ Sung Live at the Mosesian Arts Center

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Back by popular demand, The Mosesian Center for the Arts is proud to present another edition of Hamiltunes Boston March 3 and 4! This sing-along, cult phenomenon, based on the hit Broadway Musical Hamilton, returns to the Mosesian Center’s MainStage Theater for an 18+ event (March 3) and a 12+ event (March 4). Hamiltunes features a guided journey through the story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton via the soundtrack to the smash hit musical. Those wishing to attend can register at MosesianArts.org to reserve a seat in the audience or sign up to show off their onstage talents with a vocal performance. Beer, Wine, Drinks, and Snacks will be available for purchase at the Center’s newly opened Mbar for those patrons 21 years of age and older.

Arts

Revels Performing Spring Sing in Watertown This March

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Revels Spring Sing: A Family Celebration of the Vernal Equinox

Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 2-4 p.m., Grace Vision Church, 80 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown, MA

Wave goodbye to winter surrounded by budding forsythia and sprigs of green at Revels’ annual Spring Sing, a family celebration of the vernal equinox. Revels music director Megan Henderson leads the festivities which include lots of communal singing, a seriously funny mummers play (written by Revels artistic director Patrick Swanson), delicious refreshments, a little dancing, plus a visit from that ancient harbinger of spring, the Padstow ‘Obby ‘Oss, all the way from Cornwall, England! Joining in on the fun will be musician and song leader extraordinaire David Coffin, vocalists Louise Grasmere and Jamie Jaffe, The Revels Youth Alumni Chorus, and keyboardist Linda Brown-San Martin. Help us “wake up the earth” with music, dance and song!

Entertainment

Watertown Library’s One Book, One Watertown Explores U.S. Race Relations

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This year, the Watertown Free Public Library has chosen Homegoing for its One Book, One Watertown title, a book that touches on race relations in the United States. The Library has several related events and activities planned in March. Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi is a novel that tells multiple stories, in multiple voices, about two half-sisters and their descendants in Ghana and the U.S. While these characters’ lives may seem far removed from 21st-century Watertown, their humanity speaks across centuries and continents to our own deeply human fears and hopes. Their history is our history, and confronting it—along with the painful legacies of slavery, colonialism, and racism—is the goal of the WFPL’s 2017 One Book, One Watertown program. Join us in March for events and discussions that will explore the historical and cultural touchpoints of the book while also looking at the current state of race relations in the U.S.

Community Book Discussion of Homegoing

Wednesday, March 1 | 7 p.m.

Join your neighbors for a casual book discussion.

Entertainment

‘Make Way for Duckling’ Event at Watertown Mall During February Break

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The Museum of Fine Arts presents “Make Way For Ducklings Crafts” at the Watertown Mall on Friday, February 24, 2017 from 1-4 p.m.! Join instructors from the Artful Adventures program at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston in exploring, creating, and learning about some of the fascinating pieces of art from around the world. Take a closer look at pictures of art featuring baby animals from the Museum’s collections then use a variety of materials to create your own baby animal puppet to take home! The Museum of Fine Arts has a Ducklings exhibit going on now until June. All ages are welcome.

Entertainment

Auditions for Revels’ Christmas Performance Coming to Watertown

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Auditions for the 2017 Christmas Revels, which this year is a celebration of Renaissance Venice, will be held in Watertown in March, the group announced. 2017 Christmas Revels: A Venetian Celebration of the Winter Solstice

Directed by Patrick Swanson; Megan Henderson, music director

Auditions: Sunday, March 5  & Monday, March 6, 4-6 p.m. children, 7-9 p.m. adults

WHERE:  Grace Vision Church, 80 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown, MA

Revels seeks a diverse and talented volunteer chorus of adults and children (ages 7-12) to join our family for 18 performances of The Christmas Revels at Harvard University’s Sanders Theatre in Cambridge, Dec. 8-27, 2017. While Revels uses a number of professional performers in its productions, its volunteer chorus of adults and children are at its core.

Entertainment

Plumbing Museum Hosting Exhibition of Work by First Artist-in-Residence

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On February 23, 2017, the Plumbing Museum will premiere the work of Ryan Leitner, an inaugural artist and participant in the Manoog Family Artist-in-Residency program, the museum announced. Leitner’s two-month long exhibition in the museum will showcase a series of artworks created during his three-month residency in Watertown as part of the new program launched last fall in partnership with J.C. Cannistraro. Entitled Past the Curtain to See the Bones, Leitner’s exhibition will explore the architecture and archive of the Plumbing Museum through his signature style of painting and sculpture. Leading up to his residency, Leitner’s work has explored the act of traveling thorough a confined space. “I got tired of looking outside of the box for new material, so I dug deeper within it” explains Leitner.

Entertainment

Watertown Boys & Girls Club Hosting Kids Night Out This Friday

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Watertown Boys & Girls Club will host another “Kids Night Out” event on Friday, February 10 from 7-10 p.m. Kids can be dropped off at the Club that night and enjoy a variety of activities! The night will include cookie decorating, free swim, nail painting, tattoos, popcorn & movie, pony hops and games! This event serves as a fundraiser for the Watertown Wavemakers swim team – all proceeds will help them cover the cost of traveling to St. Petersburg, Fla., for the National Boys & Girls Club Swim Meet this April. The event is open to children ages 6 to 12.

Cable Access

Watertown Man Celebrates 25 Years Producing ‘Drawing With Fred’ on Cable

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Since 1992 Watertown resident, Fred M. Grandinetti, has been the producer, writer and host of the award winning cable access series Drawing With Fred, the producer said. The show’s format has remained pretty constant over the years. It begins with a drawing lesson followed by an animated cartoon featuring the object of instruction. The show is rounded off with more cartoons plus original water safety and fitness segments. Popeye, Betty Boop, Sinbad Jr., Snuffy Smith, Barney Google, Krazy Kat, Beetle Bailey and Cool McCool are among the animated favorites.