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Armenian Museum Kicks Off New Concert Series, Music in Color, With Acclaimed Violinist

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The following information was provided by the Armenian Museum of America:

The Armenian Museum of America is proud to announce the launch of Music in Color, a dynamic new concert series and Artist-in-Residence program led by acclaimed Armenian-American violinist Haig Hovsepian. This exciting initiative, generously supported by Nancy Kolligian, aims to bring engaging musical experiences to the Museum’s Adele and Haig Der Manuelian Galleries while deepening public connection to Armenian culture through music. Kicking off the series, Hovsepian will be joined by Chilean-American pianist Matias Nestor Cuevas for a powerful inaugural performance that promises both artistic excellence and cultural depth. Armenian violinist Haig Hovsepian will play at the Armenian Museum of America. The Music in Color: Artist-in-Residence Program is designed to foster meaningful engagement with the Museum’s exhibitions through live performance, educational elements, and cross-cultural collaborations.

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Local Artists’ Work to be Featured in Studios Without Walls 2025

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Watertown artist Dawn Scaltreto and Watertown’s Arts & Culture Planner Liz Helfer will be part of the Studio Without Walls 2025, “Dream Along the River,” which takes place near the Longwood T station in Brookline. See more information provided by Studio Without Walls. Studios Without Walls 2025, 26th Annual Exhibition “Dream Along the River” 

Studios Without Walls has chosen 17 site specific sculptures in a remarkable variety of mediums, with a range of messages from equality to the environment, & social action. We have incorporated work by disabled artists from Gateway Arts, Boston Green Academy and the Community Academy of Science and Health. Bette Ann Libby’s “Dream Finder” will be part of Studio Without Walls 2025. Creating an oasis of art that enables the viewer to interpret, transform, heal, inform, relax and play among this unique collection.

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See Small Saves’ Wardrobe Priorities in This Week’s Comic

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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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Contemporary Printmakers’ Work on Display at Mosesian Center for the Arts

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Lisa Barthelson’s “Random Remix I: Family Debris” is part of the latest exhibit at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:

At Mosesian Arts printmakers are combining traditional printmaking techniques with contemporary approaches. Contemporary Printmaking: From Tradition to InnovationDates: May 9–June 27, 2025Opening Reception: Thursday, May 29, 5:30–7:30 PM

The Mosesian Center for the Arts is excited to showcase work that uses at least one or more printmaking processes. Contemporary printmaking is both shaped by tradition and innovation. This exhibition explores the variety of ways that contemporary artists approach printmaking from employing traditional techniques to more alternative methods and materials.

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WEEKEND FUN: Porchfest, Herring Fest, Dolmas, Comedy, Mario Bros.

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The 2025 Herring Fest is Sunday at the Watertown Dam. Feeling feisty or even festy? This is the weekend to indulge in festivals, including, of course,  Watertown Porchfest on Saturday, a festival of local musicians that covers the whole town. While you probably know that already, you may not know about the festivals that surround Porchfest that add some variety to the weekend festivities. On Friday there is an art exhibit and an open mic comedy evening at Fort Gallery called Spring Harvest.

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See What’s Planned for the 2nd Annual Watertown Porchfest

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Watertown’s Porchfest is back and expanded, with more than 180 performances at locations around town, and after hour events. See the announcement from the Porchfest committee below. Porchfest is returning for its 2nd year, this Saturday, May 17th from 12-6 p.m. with After Hours from 6-9 p.m.! 

Porchfest is a day of free music performed outside of people’s homes – on porches, patios, driveways, and lawns. This year there are 180+ performances at 70+ locations spread throughout the city. Start the day with the Watertown Public Arts and Culture Committee’s celebration of the new sculptures on the Community Sculpture Walk.

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Hear from the Artists Behind the New Additions to Watertown’s Community Sculpture Walk

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Artist Joe Chirchirillo installed a new painted metal sculpture on the Community Sculpture Walk. (City of Watertown)

New pieces have been installed on the Watertown Community Sculpture Walk. On Saturday, a walk is planned where artists will discuss their sculptures. See more information from the City of Watertown. There is a Community Sculpture Walk on the Community Path in Saltonstall Park on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 11 a.m.-noon.

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2025 Herring Festival Will be Held Near Watertown Dam

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The 2025 Herring Festival will take place near the Watertown Dam on Sunday, May 18 beginning at 11 a.m. The event is hosted by the Charles River Watershed Association. See more details in the CRWA’s announcement below. Join Charles River Watershed Association for the 2025 Herring Festival! Come and celebrate the annual migration of Alewife, Blueback Herring, and American Shad from the ocean into the Charles River. This free, family-friendly event will feature food trucks, community art activities, guided tours of the Watertown Dam, a live fishing demonstration and fun activities for all ages.