Arts

Folk Song Society of Greater Boston Presenting Concert in Watertown

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Windborne will be performing in Watertown on Sept. 17. The following announcement was provided by the Folk Song Society of Greater Boston:

The Folk Song Society of Greater Boston is thrilled to present the highly-acclaimed vocal group, Windborne, in a live concert in Watertown on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m.

The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. at the First Parish of Watertown,  35 Church Street, Watertown, MA. There will be a $20 cash general admission, and all children 17 and under are free.

Cartoon

See What Small Saves is Up to 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.”

Art Exhibit

Watertown Gallery Invites People to GAZE at Works of More Than 20 Artists

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Storefront Art Projects announced its latest exhibit — GAZE curated by Jerry Russo. The Watertown gallery sent out the following information:

During the pandemic, photographer and Gaze curator, Jerry Russo  Zoom interviewed over 240 photographers, painters, sculptors, writers, poets, gallery owners, film and video creators, art therapists, and tattoo artists from all over the world. He asked what it was like for them living and working in the time of Covid. In GAZE, Jerry presents a multimedia survey of artwork by 22 artists.  

He says, “The directed gaze is as unsettling as it is tempting when we see into the eyes of strangers. A gaze can invite, insinuate, and reveal, and it can also contemplate, challenge and conceal.

Entertainment

Draft Day in This Week’s Small Saves 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.”

Entertainment

Inspirations for Mosesian Arts Members Exhibition Ranges from Nature to Children’s Books

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“Ladies View, Killarney” by C.J. Lori is one of the pieces in the 2022 Mosesian Center for the Arts’ Members Exhibition. The following information was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:

Members Exhibition 2022, the upcoming exhibition at Mosesian Arts, gives current members of the arts center an opportunity to showcase their work. What is surprising in this year’s exhibition is how many of the artists turned to nature for inspiration, for comfort, and reflection. Living in a world that is undergoing devastating climate changes, artists are looking for ways to keep nature and its fragile beauty in the forefront. In C.J. Lori’s painting “Ladies View, Killarney,” the viewer is transported to the magnificent, green landscape of Ireland.

Comics

See How Small Saves Spends His Summer 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.”

Entertainment

Watertown Actor Appearing in Play at Boston Center for the Arts

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Janis Hudson will appear in “The Good Deli” at the Boston Center for the Arts Plaza. The following information was provided by Moonbox Productions:

Watertown actor, Janis Greim Hudson, will star in Moonbox Productions upcoming production of the original play The Good Deli, written by local playwright, Kevin Cirone. The play opens at the Boston Center for the Arts Plaza Theatre on September 15th and runs through October 2nd. Tickets are $35 and are available at www.bostontheatrescene.com or by calling 617-933-8600. Pay-What-You-Can tickets are available at the Box Office (Box Office fees may apply). Directed by Allison Olivia Choat, The Good Deli centers on Julia, an up-and-coming Boston comedian whose career is building even as her life is falling apart.

Entertainment

Watertown Studio Debuting Fine Arts Program for PreK Children

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The following announcement was provided by Ballroom in Boston:

Does your toddler’s imagination run wild? Do they love to jump, sing, and dance? Bloom Fine Arts Academy is the perfect place for them to get their sillies out! We focus on creativity, expression, forming our own ideas, play movement, and more! Each day your kiddo will explore art, movement, sign songs, read books, and create memories they won’t forget.