Entertainment

Watertown Gallery Hosting Show for Earth Day Focusing on Art of Protest

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Storefront Art ProjectsWorks being installed at Storefront Art Projects for the exhibit Earth Day 2022L Time to Panic! Storefront Art Projects in Watertown announced its latest exhibit opening on April 9. The gallery provided the following information:

The art of protest in the age of climate crisis curated by Niels Burger and Kevin Shanahan at Storefront Art Projects, 83 Spring St., Watertown, MA, April 9 to April 30, Opening Saturday, April 9, 1-4 p.m.

Hours: Thursdays and Saturdays 1-4 p.m. (closed April 16) and by appointment  

Extinction Rebellion(XR) https://rebellion.global is a global environmental movement with a brand. They draw attention to the climate crisis, climate justice and ecological collapse through public acts of civil disobedience. XR uses specific colors, fonts and symbols in many different ways to creatively get the message across: Time is running out on us, mass extinction looms.

This exhibit features posters, banners and symbols from public demonstrations by activist artists and groups.

Entertainment

Watertown Arts Market is Back! Artists, Sponsors & Volunteers Wanted

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Natalie WatanabeA local artist leads a craft activity at the Watertown Arts Market in 2021. The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

The Watertown Business Coalition is delighted to partner with the City of Watertown to announce the 2nd annual Watertown Arts Market which will take place at Arsenal Park on Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Once again, this celebratory event brings together the abundance of artists, arts and cultural organizations, and related businesses serving Watertown. The Watertown Arts Market will be free to attend. More information is available atwww.watertownartsmarket.com.

Cartoon

An Early Morning 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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YardArt Bike Tour Visits Several Locations Around Watertown

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YardArtThe bike tour of YardArt visits a Watertown home with a display. On Sunday, March 27, a group of Watertown residents hopped on their bicycles and took a tour of the homes in town participating in YardArt 2022. “The bike ride on Sunday was a huge success. There were more than 25 cyclists ranging in age from 6-73,” YardArt organizers said. YardArtThe tour of YardArt 2022 started at the Deluxe Town Diner. The tour visited several sites that put in art installations for the second annual spring celebration of art.

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Mosesian Center Hosting Bollywood Band, The Who’s “Tommy,” and Art Classes this Spring

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The following information was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:

The Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown has announced a spring season of arts education programs, performances, and exhibitions for diverse art enthusiasts and creators of every age and type. “We’re thrilled to see more people returning to live events and classes,” said Executive Director Darren Farrington. “We offer so much to do, see, learn, and create at Mosesian Arts this spring, and we hope people will take advantage of the easy access to the arts at the Arsenal.”

Arts Education

Spring classes in visual and performing arts begin on April 5. Mosesian Arts offers adult courses in drawing, painting, mindful arts, and a popular class in developing your sketchbook. Youth classes include comics, soft sculpture, bookmaking, exploring art, and developing creativity!

Entertainment

Small Saves Cartoon: First Impressions of a New Player

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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.”

Around Town

Take a Bike Tour of Watertown’s YardArt This Weekend

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Get ready for the YardArt Watertown Bike Tour on Sunday, March 27! Organizers sent out the following details:

The ride leaves at 1 p.m. from the Wells Avenue municipal parking lot (behind the CVS in Coolidge Square). View a Google map of the tour: https://bit.ly/3N2ojKe. Printable street-by-street directions: https://bit.ly/3CU9CVi. Rain date is April 3.

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New Rep is Back With Storytelling Festival in April

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The following information was provided by New Repertory Theatre:

New Rep announces a festival celebrating storytelling, in its various forms, that will take place in both the Black Box and Main Stage Theaters at the Mosesian Center for the Arts on the afternoon of Saturday, April 23rd. Featured musical artists for We Celebrate: Storytelling through Song, Music, and Sound include Geraldine Barney, a singer, songwriter and visual artist from the eastern part of the Navajo Nation, Northwest New Mexico, whose music was a central part of Listen to Sipu in 2021. She will be joined by jazz, gospel, and R&B local favorite Athene Wilson. They plan to unleash a performance indicative of their rich personal narratives that is not to be missed. Purchase your ticket for the 4:30 p.m. performance of We Celebrate: Storytelling through Song, Music, and Sound for $20, or pair it with a ticket to either the 2 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. performance of Solo Moments and save $5 OFF each ticket giving you two different shows for only $30. More artists to be announced soon!