Entertainment

COMICS: Small Saves’s Adorable Outfit & a Coyote in Kitty’s Clothing in Here’s Trouble

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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.”

DeMarco recently added “Here’s Trouble” to his cartooning lineup, inspired by drawings he did in the 1980s when he was in high school.

Entertainment

Mosesian Center Hosts Musical Celebration of Exoplanet Science With Harvard Astrophysicist

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The following announcement was provided by Multiverse Concert Series:

Multiverse Concert Series presents their newest album by composer Dr. David Ibbett, Octave of Light, in an album release tour fusing classical music with EDM and the science of exoplanets. This project is a musical celebration of exoplanet science created in collaboration with Roy Gould of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Too small to be seen directly, most exoplanets are detected as shadows across their parent star. By analyzing these shadows, David has sonified (light->sound) their spectra into a musical language of molecules and exoplanets. Multiverse Concert Series presents their newest album by composer Dr. David Ibbett, Octave of Light, in an album release tour fusing classical music with EDM and the science of exoplanets.

Cartoons

A Halloween Cartoon & Small Saves Has a Yard Sale

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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.”

DeMarco recently added “Here’s Trouble” to his cartooning lineup, inspired by drawings he did in the 1980s when he was in high school.

Commander's Mansion

Enjoy Halloween Fun During the Watertown Lil Monstah Joyride

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Once again, the Watertown Commander’s Mansion will host free drive-through Halloween festivities. Experience lights, live music and treats at the Commander’s Mansion, 440 Talcott Ave., Watertown. The event is aimed at children in grades PreK-5, and is rain or shine. Organizers provided the following information:

You are invited to Watertown’s annual Lil’ Monstah Joyride, it is this Saturday, October 23rd from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guests will lineup on Arsenal Street, enter the complex through Talcott Avenue and exit through the “abandoned” gate house gates! Watertown Police will be onsite directing traffic. This is a free, drive-through community event, with live music, lights and treats for the kids! 

HUGE thanks to Team LMJ – Watertown Recreation, Watertown DPW, Watertown Police Department, Watertown Fire Department, Watertown Buildings Department, School of Rock, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Ballroom in Boston, and volunteers!  

For more information go to www.commandersmansion.com/events

Around Town

Grant Allowing Watertown Studio to Offer Free Kids Ballet, Jazz Dance Classes

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Free dance classes for kids are available in Watertown. The following announcement was provided by Move & Groove Watertown:

Move & Groove Watertown and Ballroom in Boston are so excited to be offering kids dance classes this fall! Thanks to a generous grant from the Watertown Cultural Council and in conjunction with our nonprofit, Dancing Feet, we are able to offer free dance ballet and jazz dance class for kiddos ages 4-6. Come join our FREE Jazz & Ballet Combo class! We get creative, have fun, learn the basics of Jazz and Ballet and groove to some fantastic music! 

Our Ballet & Jazz Combo class teaches children the basics of ballet and jazz in a fun and creative way.

Entertainment

Comics: See What Here’s Trouble & Small Saves Are Up to This Week

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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.”

DeMarco recently added “Here’s Trouble” to his cartooning lineup, inspired by drawings he did in the 1980s when he was in high school

Entertainment

Comics: Small Saves Faces His Fans, Here’s Trouble Checks Out a Soap Opera

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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.”

DeMarco recently added “Here’s Trouble” to his cartooning lineup, inspired by drawings he did in the 1980s when he was in high school

Business

Record Store in Watertown Square Has Drawn a Crowd in Its First Year

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Anaïs MarkwoodA wide range of musical genres are available at Wanna Hear It. New and used albums are available

Calling all vinyl lovers, if you haven’t heard yet, Watertown is now home to a record store! Wanna Hear It Records opened during the COVID-19 pandemic in early December and has been operating a successful business ever since. 

Located right in Watertown Square at 7 Main St., Wanna Hear It sells records for a variety of interests. Many Watertown residents noticed a line around the block to get into the store on a few occasions throughout the summer, sparking curiosity about the new shop. Owner Joey Cahill described the store’s inventory as, “A mix of everything,” saying “our main focus is Indie Rock, Punk, Hardcore, Emo, some Top 40, hip hop [and] metal.” The shop also does record trading and has “about half and half new and used [records]”.