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Come Meet the Artists Behind the New Pieces in Watertown’s Sculpture Walk

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Photo by Liz Helfer”All Style, No Substance” by Ken Reker is one of the new additions to the Watertown Community Sculpture Walk. Watertown’s Community Sculpture Walk has four new works of art, and the public is invited to meet the artists and find out about their process and inspiration. The opening reception for the new sculptures will be held on Friday, May 10 from 5-6 p.m. The tour begins at the beginning of the Community Path in Saltonstall Park (behind City Hall). Three of the artists will attend the opening, and one provided some audio of his poems to share at the event, said Liz Helfer, Watertown’s Public Arts & Culture Planner. Also attending the event will be Zachariah Hickman — the Tuba Guy.

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Save the Date for Watertown Porch Fest, Sunday is Last Day to Perform or Be a Host

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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

Watertown’s First Porchfest is Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 12-5 PM! (The rain date is Sunday, May 19, 2024)

What is Porchfest? Porchfest is an afternoon of free music performed outside of people’s homes – on porches, patios, driveways, and lawns. What kind of groups can perform? Any and all are welcome!

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Weekend Watertown Fun: Haunted Tales, Music, Sheep & Runs

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Magic Dyke Presents Haunted Tales at the Mosesian Center for the Arts on Saturday, April 27. There is fun to be had for all kinds of adults and kids, including prom queens, ghouls, athletes, music lovers, and sheep enthusiasts this weekend in Watertown. Scary creatures will haunt you at the Mosesian Center, while sheep get their spring haircut at Gore Place. MAGIC DYKE PRESENTS HAUNTED TALES at the Mosesian Center for the ArtsSaturday, April 27 at 9 p.m.

This event creature featuring some of the best IN THE FLESH local boo-lesque, drag, and circus performers in Boston, this revue promises to be a scream! Inspired by the classic horror anthology series, “Tales from the Crypt,” allow our horrifying hostess to bring you on a spooky and treacherous journey of live theater at HAUNTED TALES!

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Britain’s Got Talent Father-Son Duo Surprise April Break Students With Concert

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Courtesy of Mosesian Center for the ArtsJack and Tim (center left and right) play for young artists and actors at the Mosesian Center on April 18. On April 25, the Mosesian Center for the Arts will welcome Jack & Tim, who were finalists in the Britain’s Got Talent TV show, but some youngsters attending programs at the Arts Center got a sneak peek performance this week. See the announcement from the MCA, below. Britain’s Got Talent finalists Jack & Tim surprised young artists and actors at the Mosesian Center for the Arts’ vacation-week program on Thursday (April 18) with a short performance in the art center’s lobby gallery. The father and son pair were there to promote an upcoming concert on Thursday, April 25, on the art center’s main stage, the Charles Mosesian Theater.

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Take a Walking or Bike Tour of This Year’s Watertown YardArt

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Through the month of April, Watertown is showing off its artistic side during the annual YardArt exhibition. Organizers have put together some tours of this year’s front-yard artwork. The Watertown Public Arts and Culture Committee sent out the following information. YardArt is a community-wide celebration of creativity and fun in front yards, porches, and windows all over Watertown. It’s easy, free, and fun to participate!

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April Vacation Irish Dance Open House Taking Place in Watertown

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The following announcement came from O’Shea Chaplin Academy of Irish Dance:

Boys and girls ages 4 & up are invited to spend part of April break trying Irish dance with O’Shea Chaplin! Our school, celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2024, offers performance, competitive, and recreational opportunities. Come see why dancers join our family in preschool and choose to stay with us through high school, college, and beyond. This event is FREE to attend and all open house guests will be entered into a raffle for $50 off tuition. Monday April 15th – NewtonBalera Studio105 Rumford Ave5:00-5:45 PM

Tuesday April 16th – WatertownAOH Hibernian Hall151 Watertown Street5:15-6:00 PM

Thursday April 18th – ReadingKnights of Columbus11 Sanborn Street5:00-5:45 PM

Saturday April 20th – NewtonBalera Studio105 Rumford Ave12:30-1:30 PM

Questions?

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Turtle Studios Open House Features Several Watertown Artists

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The following announcement was provided by Turtle Studios:

Join us for a weekend filled with art, creativity, and inspiration! Explore the works of talented artists and immerse yourself in the vibrant art community. Turtle Open Studios Spring 2024 is coming to 213 California St. in Newton April 27 & 28 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, fiber arts, photography, mixed media & SO MUCH MORE! Light refreshments and homemade baked goods.

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Gandzaran/Treasury Exhibition Spotlights Armenian Museum of America’s Art Collection

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Courtesy of Armenian Museum of AmericaMartin Barooshian (1929-2022), “Gomidas Vartabed 4/50,” c. 1970-1979, signed color intaglio etching, 24×22, donated by Haig Der Manuelian. The following announcement was provided by the Armenian Museum of America:

The Armenian Museum of America in Watertown has recently opened its latest exhibition in the Adele and Haig Der Manuelian Galleries, “Gandzaran! Notable Selections from Our Collection.” The show is curated by Ryann Casey, and co-curated by Gary Lind-Sinanian and Elias Trout.  “Gandzaran!” showcases 39 works by 24 artists from around the world. It is scheduled to run through August 4, 2024. In recent centuries, Armenian fine art often focused on illuminations, reliquaries, and other pious objects, the most significant of which were secured and hidden in the gandzaran (գանձարան), or treasury, of a monastery. These treasure vaults were designed to protect religious works, which would be displayed periodically for the faithful, then returned to the vaults to be preserved for the ages.