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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.”
Artist Brandon Marshall and his high school assistants, Charlotte and Isabelle, at the Opening Reception for the mural “Passage” on June 10, 2025. (Courtesy of the City of Watertown)
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Watertown is thrilled to announce the successful reception for “Passage,” the vibrant new mural honoring the profound legacy of renowned artist Arshile Gorky. The event, held on June 10th at the Grove Street underpass, was a wonderful celebration of art, community, and history. Inspired by Gorky’s dynamic palette and flowing forms, the “Passage” mural by Brandon Gaia Marshall is a powerful visual tribute to Gorky’s life and work, and to the resilience of those impacted by the Armenian Genocide. The mural serves as a poignant reminder of displacement and trauma, expressed through a shared language of color, abstract shapes, and representational imagery.
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.”
You can start this beautiful summer weekend with a contemplative sound healing meditation on Friday evening at Mount Auburn Cemetery. It’s going to be cooler, though rain could interfere in that plan. If so, you might go instead to catch an entertaining radio mystery at the Mosesian that evening or on Saturday night. They promise hijinks and cocktails, a delicious combination! As a person who loves to share resources in our Facebook Buy Nothing group, the arts and crafts swap on Saturday afternoon at the library is a draw.
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.”
Are you and your family Red Sox fans? Or need I ask? Then you might want to meet Big League Brian, a 10’ tall stilt walking fixture outside Fenway. He’ll be visiting Sullivan Tire and would love to pose with all local Sox fans. After getting some good shots (for your holiday cards?), check out the Japanese Summer Festival at the Circle of Boston Nursery School to get a taste of Japanese culture, games and food.
Attendees at the Watertown Cultural Council Grantee Celebration. (Contributed Photo)
By Lawrence KessenichWatertown Cultural Council member
The Watertown Cultural Council (WCC) has completed its 2024-2025 grants season, awarding just under $35,000 in grants to a variety of individuals and organizations. The grants were funded by Massachusetts Cultural Council, and, for the first time, the Commonwealth’s funds were matched by funds from The City of Watertown, enabling the WCC to double its impact on Watertown’s cultural life. The WCC processed 66 grant applications, approving 33 of those grants. Here are some examples of projects that received funding from the WCC:
• Watertown ArtsMarket• Porchfest• Open Mic• Multiple events at the Watertown Library• Multiple events at Watertown public schools and one at the Perkins School• Senior Center musical presentations• Mossessian Center for the Arts course tuition assistance• Actor’s Shakespeare Project course tuition assistance• Watertown’s first dragon boat entered in the Dragon Boat Festival• Plaque to commemorate Watertown artist Arshile Gorky• Historical Society newsletter• River of Light workshops and performance
In May, the WCC held a reception for its grantees at Gore Place, where the recipients shared how they made use of the grant money provided.
The Mosesian Center for the Arts will be hosting renowned comedian Paula Poundstone in December. See more information from the MCA below. Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She regularly plays theaters across the country, hosts a weekly comedy podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me. She also voiced the character ‘Forgetter Paula’ in the feature films Inside Out and Inside Out 2. Paula has starred in several HBO specials, including Cats, Cops and Stuff, which nabbed a cable ACE award for Best Comedy Special.