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New Rep Presents Pair of Concerts for “Love Weekend”

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New Rep’s Love Weekend features Yukihiro Kanesaka, Leon Beal Jr., and Althene Wilson. The concerts will feature the music of Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack. New Repertory Theatre (New Rep) is proud to present Love Weekend, a theatrical stage experience, on Saturday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the Main Stage Theater at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown.   

Internationally-acclaimed pianist/keyboardist and multi-instrumentalis Yukihiro Kanesaka will headline this Valentine’s Day event, celebrating love in tributes to two of the most soulful, artistic voices of our time, by two of the Boston area’s greatest vocal talents:  

Donny Hathaway, featuring Leon Beal Jr. on Saturday, Feb. 11, and 

Roberta Flack, featuring Athene Wilson on Sunday, Feb. 12 

Born in Japan, Yukihiro Kanesaka moved to Boston in 2000 to attend Berklee College of Music, where he is now an assistant professor.

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Catch the Display of Artwork Made by Watertown High School Students

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Charlie BreitroseArt created by Watertown High School students is on display at the Watertown Library. Pieces of art created by creative young Watertown residents can be seen at the Watertown Library through the end of December. Charlie BreitroseThe gallery at the Watertown Library is filled with artwork made by Watertown High School students. The T. Ross Kelly Family Gallery on the second floor of the Library currently features works of arts created by students at Watertown High School. See more about the gallery and the Library hours by clicking here.

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Gore Place Starts Multi-Sensory Tours for Children in January

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Gore PlaceGore Place estate hosts a variety of events. Here a sheepherder puts on a demonstration during the annual Sheepshearing Festival. The following information came from Gore Place:

Families are invited to participate in the history of Gore Place by experiencing what it was like to live there firsthand. Explore the life of an early 19th-century family through your senses. Visualize what it was like to dine with Christopher and Rebecca Gore, drink tea, and wear early 19th-century clothes.

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Small Saves Cartoon: Life in the Hockey Sin Bin

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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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Watertown Actor Featured in Production of “A Christmas Carol”

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Watertown’s Brad Reinking will perform in The Hanover Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Carol.” The following announcement was provided by The Hanover Theatre:

The cherished family holiday tradition returns to Worcester! Generously sponsored by Assumption University, A Christmas Carol will take The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts’ stage from Saturday, Dec. 17 – Friday, Dec. 23.

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Winter Solstice Celebration Hosted by Watertown Art Association

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Swati Biswas and Friends will perform Indian dance as part of the Watertown Art Association and TILL/Wave Gallery’s “Celebrate the Solstice.” The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Art Association:

Watertown Art Association and TILL/Wave Gallery present “Celebrate the Solstice!” on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2-4 p.m.! At TILL/Wave Gallery, 264 Arlington St., Watertown.

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Donut Day for Small Saves in This Week’s Cartoon

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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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Watertown Families Invited to Get Photos with Santa, Enjoy the Season

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sChurch of the Good Shepherd. The following information was provided by Watertown Families Together:

Watertown Families Together and Church of the Good Shepherd invites the public to Share the JOY of the Season. Photos with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 10, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.:

Outside from 10:30 to 11:00 (for those who have worries about viruses)

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Santa will move inside from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Church of the Good Shepherd (corner of Russell Avenue and Mt. Auburn Street – Watertown)

Children can pick up easy keepsake craft kits (complete with supplies and directions) to make gifts for those they love during the holiday season.