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Watertown Armenian Church Hosting Reunion of Church Organists

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A concert for lovers of organ music will be held at Watertown’s Armenian Memorial Church, featuring five organists who have played at the church. The church sent out the following information:

The Armenian Memorial Church, 32 Bigelow Avenue, Watertown, is pleased to present the Organists Homecoming Concert to be held on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 3 p.m.

This concert is free and open to the public; donations will be greatly appreciated for the church’s music ministry. The program will feature performances by five talented musicians who have served as organists at the church over the past 30 years: Dennis Chan, Terry Halco, Michael Kraft, Rowland Moseley, Wayne Ward. A reception will follow the concert.

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Watertown’s John Derian Featured in New York Times Style Magazine

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The latest edition of the New York Times Style Magazine features a photo of designer John Derian back in his hometown standing in front of the Deluxe Town Diner. 

The photo is one of a dozen, which accompany the story about Derian returing to the area where he grew up. Derian returned to the street he grew up on – Dexter Street – and stopped in one of his favorite East Watertown markets – Massis Bakery. Plus, there are photos of some of his favorite flower shop – Cass the Florist – and the place he used to study – the East Branch Library. He also checked out the Mount Auburn Cemetery, and the Mt. Auburn Street Star Market, where his father used to be manager.

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Celebration Held for New Mural Inspired by Coolidge Square

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A brightly colored mural now adorns a wall on Mt. Auburn Street. Called “Seeds of Change,” it features fruit, vegetables, flowers and other items that can be found in markets and stores around Coolidge Square. On Saturday, members of the Watertown Public Arts and Culture Committee hosted a celebration for the mural, which was painted on a wall next to Uncommon Grounds, at the corner of Melendy Avenue and Mt. Auburn Street. Artist Gregg Bernstein, who designed the mural and mentored the students’ work on the project, said the artists faced tough conditions, with temperatures in the 90s many days.

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Mass Audubon Bringing Nature Series to Arsenal Project

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The Arsenal Project is teaming with Mass Audubon to present a series for nature lovers, beginning Saturday, Sept. 19. Each event features ​​​​​​​​​interactive program and small animal visitors. All ages are welcome, and children must be accompanied by an adult. The events are free and open to the public. The schedule of events includes:

In the Woods, Saturday, Sept. 19, 1-3 p.m.

The woods of Massachusetts are home to more than trees.

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Block Party Planned to Celebrate New Coolidge Square Mural

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The Watertown Cultural Council will host a celebration for the new mural in East Watertown. The WCC sent out the following announcement:

We will be celebrating the completion of the Coolidge Square Mural in a block party on Melendy Avenue on Saturday, Sept. 19 between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. We hope to celebrate with the artists, neighbors, and shoppers in the square. In addition to the mural, we have two painted utility boxes with matching designs and a dozen big painted cut-outs of flowers and fruits that will be hung around the square. This is a celebration of Coolidge Square as well as the mural.

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Enjoy Some Art and Craft Beer at Arsenal Center Event

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The Arsenal Center for the Arts to host an outdoor celebration of visual arts, live music and craft breweries in Watertown on Friday, Sept. 18.  

Arts & Drafts will be held at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, on the grounds of the Arsenal on the Charles, 321 Arsenal Street in Watertown and runs from 5-9 p.m.

The event features beverages from Downeast Cider House and Aeronaut Brewing Company and live music from Boston Music community favorites Nemes, Gold Blood & Associates and Dirty Bangs. Admission includes a beverage token and commemorative T-shirt which participants can tie-dye on-site. “We’re excited to have one last celebration of summer here at the Arsenal Center,” says ACA Program Director Beverly Snow. “Arts & Drafts should be an excellent evening for Watertown, filled with great bands, great beverages and an arts project for everyone.”

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased for $30 at ArsenalArts.org Arts & Drafts is a 21+ event and proper ID is required to enter the festival grounds.

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Watertown Cultural Council Looking for Events, Projects to Fund

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Got an event, activity, or community festival that needs funding? The Watertown Cultural Council (WCC) is preparing to allocate grants for 2015 and is looking for proposals for community-oriented projects in the arts, humanities, and science. All applications are due (postmarked) by Oct. 15, 2015, according to the announcement from the WCC. Any organization, school, individual, or group may apply for a WCC grant.

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LETTER: Candidate Sees Shortcuts in Watertown Schools’ Goals

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Dear Watertown,

I want to encourage Watertown citizens to consider the 2015/2016 Superintendent’s goals and the learning goals discussed at the August 10th School Committee meeting. Goal setting is a powerful tool that school districts use to achieve purposeful results. Goals help schools focus energy, attention, resources, and motivation. They inspire commitment and action or, in their absence, inaction. Watertown Public Schools (WPS) is a ~$45 million per year education system, serving 2700+ diverse students with a staff of approximately 550 people.