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Freedom Garden Planned to Honor Veterans, City Puts Out Call for Sign to Mark Spot

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Charlie BreitroseThe Commander’s Mansion in Watertown. Watertown veterans will be honored with a new garden to be planted next to the Commander’s Mansion, and the City has put out a call for bids to create a sign to go with the garden. The garden includes not just flowers and plants, but also memorial bricks to honor veterans, and a sign. Watertown Public Arts & Culture Planner Liz Helfer put out a call for bids to create a sign for the new garden. “The city’s first call for public art is live!

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Hundreds Get in the Holiday Spirit at Watertown’s Tree Lighting

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Charlie BreitroseThe Watertown Tree Lighting and other activities drew a crowd at the Commander’s Mansion. Hundreds of children and their parents flocked to the Commander’s Mansion Saturday evening for the Watertown Tree Lighting. One lucky family was selected in a raffle to turn on the lights on the Christmas tree set up outside the Mansion. The winning ticket was selected by the Mayor of Whoville, played by City Council President Mark Sideris. The winning family was escorted over to the light switch next to the tree by a parade led by the Tuba Guy.

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Visit the Whoville Jubilee and the Watertown Tree Lighting at the Commander’s Mansion

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The City of Watertown and its sponsors presents The Whoville Jubilee and Official Watertown Tree Lighting! Come visit the grounds of the Commander’s Mansion for a jolly night of holiday fun on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.! This will be an indoor and outdoor walking experience. Your Whoville Passport will make sure you don’t miss a moment of merrymaking!

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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

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Boston Midsummer Opera Performing Under the Tent at the Commander’s Mansion

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The Boston Midsummer Opera announced upcoming shows in Watertown at the tent outside the Commander’s Mansion. Boston Midsummer Opera presents

Mélange Operatique 2021: Scenes, Arias & Ensembles

July 22, 23, and 24 at 5:30 pm | July 25 at 3 pm

Directed by Antonio Ocampo GuzmanMusic Direction by Susan Davenny Wyner

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

In the Tent Behind the Commander’s Mansion

440 Talcott Ave. | Watertown, MA 02472

Wine, beverages, and snacks will be available for sale at the Tent. 

Parking is adjacent to the tent and is easily HC accessible. Learn More About the Commander’s Mansion

COVID-19 PROTOCOL

We will be following all State and Town mandates concerning events for outdoor venues as they apply for the week of July 18-25, 2021. Audience capacity will be limited to 50% (100 audience members). We are requesting patrons bring their COVID-19 vaccination card to show with their tickets or wear a mask to the event.

Entertainment

Mosesian Center Welcomes Writers & Musicians for Earfull Series, Group that Melds Hip Hop & Other Genres

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The Mosesian Center for the Arts provided the following announcement:

While the Mosesian Center for the Arts building remains closed for renovation, the arts center continues to produce live, in-person events on the grounds of the Commander’s Mansion at the Arsenal on the Charles. On July 14 and August 4, two Earfull events takes the stage—and both are nearly sold out. Since the early 2000’s, Boston musician and author Jen Trynin, and bookstore connoisseur Tim Huggins, have been hosting the series, bringing together the worlds of writers and musicians. They prove that, given the right environment, Book People will love the experience of live music, and Rock People will realize how cool it is to hear great authors reading their work aloud. On July 28, STL GLD performs with Regie Gibson.

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Watertown Veterans Gather In-Person to Commemorate Memorial Day

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Charlie BreitroseWatertown veterans salute the Flag during the playing of the National Anthem at the Memorial Day Observance. Memorial Day 2021 in Watertown had more of a normal feeling than last year, with veterans able to gather in person and pay tribute to those who gave their lives serving their country. While the parade was cancelled for the second straight year due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Town’s Memorial Day Observance took place under a tent next to the Commander’s Mansion. “I think the community and everyone else has learned a crash course in what veterans call improvise, adapt and overcome,” said Watertown Veterans Services Officer Patrick George. Last year, members of the Shutt Detachment of the Marine Corps League, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and AmVets organized the place flags on graves of veterans and place wreaths at memorials around Watertown despite the COVID-19 restrictions.

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Watertown Memorial Day Ceremony Moving to Commander’s Mansion

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Charlie BreitroseThe Watertown Police and Fire honor guards stand at attention during the Memorial Day Ceremony. For 2021, Watertown will commemorate Memorial Day at the Commander’s Mansion, starting at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 31. The annual parade was cancelled due to concerns with COVID-19, but the ceremony held afterward will take place, said Watertown Veterans Services Officer Patrick George. The weather prompted a change of venues for the ceremony. “It was going to be at Victory Field, because the bleachers would allow people to space out,” George said.