Entertainment

Explore a Graphic Novel at a Free Event at the Church of the Good Shepherd

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Head to the Church of the Good Shepherd for an evening of learning about art and good conversation. This Friday, Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m., Rick Baggio will lead an exploration of “Giotto’s 4 Dimensional Graphic Novel: The Scrovegni Chapel.” We’ll enjoy nibblies and fellowship while hearing and seeing Rick’s presentation about this fascinating masterpiece of the Renaissance. All are welcome at this free event, which will be in the sanctuary. Church of the Good Shepherd is at 9 Russell Ave.

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Head to Gore Place for Some Snowshoeing with Live Well Watertown

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Live Well Watertown is hosting a free snowshoeing event on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

The group sent out the following information:

If there is snow on the ground, we’ll head out to the trails for some easy and enjoyable snowshoeing. If not, participants will be guided through the Gore Estate to learn about the history of farming in early New England, compared to the modern operation of the farm today. Participants should arrive between 10:30 and 10:45 a.m., dress comfortably for the weather, and be prepared to walk an extensive portion of the property (if taking the tour). First-time snowshoers will receive basic instruction and safety tips.

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Three Free Events for Kids Coming to the Watertown Mall

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The Watertown Mall has three free events in February for children. 
The Children Museum of Easton Presents Science On The Go! Watertown Mall, February 2016: The Children Museum of Easton presents Science On the GO! “Forces and Energy” on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016 at 11 a.m.! Join instructors in learning about forces and energy.

Entertainment

Eliza Dushku’s ‘Dear Albania’ Documentary Airing on WGBH Thursday

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If you have not caught Eliza Dushku’s documentary film about the trip to her ancestral homeland of Albania, WGBH will air it Thursday night. 

The hour-long film, Dear Albania, will air at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4 on Channel 2 in Boston. The Watertown-native made the film with her brother Nate. Dushku spoke with Watertown News about her film, other project and her work to help those fighting addiction in early January when Dear Albania debuted on PBS. Read the piece by clicking here.

Arsenal Center for the Arts

Watertown Children’s Theatre Putting on a Shakespeare Play

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Come see the Watertown Children’s Theatre’s adaptation of one of the Bard’s works this weekend. 
William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, adapted by Deidre Purcell, with original music composed by Justin Casinghino. The play will be presented on Friday, Feb. 5 at 7  p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m. at the Charles Mosesian Theater, Arsenal Center for the Arts, Watertown.

Art

Local Gallery Exhibiting the Work of Watertown High Art Students

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A Watertown High School art class and a local art gallery will team up to give the students an unusual experience for artists their age – their very own art exhibition. Starting on Feb. 4, ROOM 83 Spring will host the exhibit of works created by the advanced art class at the high school. WHS art teacher Donna Calleja and her class has visited the gallery run by Ellen Wineberg and Cathleen Daley on Spring Street, and they decided to take it a step further. “I’ve been taking the class over there the last year-and-a-half, and last spring (Ellen and Cathleen) said why don’t we see how we can host a high school exhibit,” Calleja said.

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See What’s Going on at the Watertown Free Public Library

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The Watertown Free Public Library has so much going on this month. See some of the highlights from the latest announcement from the library. One Book, One Watertown
January-March 2016

Join us this winter, as we step back in time with The Race Underground: Boston, New York, and the Incredible Rivalry that Built America’s First Subway. Author Doug Most is the Deputy Managing Editor of The Boston Globe. Books are available now!

Around Town

Arsenal Center for the Arts Names Roberta Miller New Executive Director

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The Arsenal Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the permanent appointment of Watertown native Roberta Miller to its Executive Director Position. Miller has overseen the center on an interim basis since September and previously served as a founding board member/co-chair of the $6 million capital campaign that established the Arsenal Center for the Arts. “The search attracted dozens of strong candidates from throughout the Northeast. In our process of interviewing and screening, Roberta rose to the top of the field with her practical, inclusive, innovative, and entrepreneurial leadership style,” said Susan Centofanti, Arsenal Center Board President. “Her prior work has been in supporting organizational and cultural change in organizations and municipalities.