Entertainment

Watertown Commander’s Mansion Hosting Christmas Celebration

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Watertown’s Commander’s Mansion will host a Christmas Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

The mansion, located at 440 Talcott Ave. (next to the Arsenal on the Charles) will welcome Santa Claus at 5:30 p.m., and there will be music and entertainment, plus photos with Santa from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Mrs. Claus will be reading stories, and attendees can grab some hot cocoa and cookies at Rudolph’s Cafe. The event is sponsored by Ballroom in Boston, Kataram Studios, the Watertown Police Department and Watertown Savings Bank.

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Head to the Commander’s Mansion for the ‘Lil Monster Mash

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The Commander’s Mansion in Watertown. Watertown’s Commander’s Mansion will host a Halloween celebration with games, food and other spooky fun. The ‘Lil Monster Mash will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Commander’s Mansion, 440 Talcott Ave., Watertown. The free event is for Watertown families of children from PreK to fifth grade.

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New Networking Series at Commander’s Mansion Starts This Month

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The Commander’s Mansion in Watertown. The Following information was provided by the Commander’s Mansion:

The Commander’s Mansion is excited to announce a series of networking events geared towards local Watertown businesses. We will be kicking off the Summer series on Thursday, June 27th with guest speaker Steve Magoon, Director: Community Development and Planning/Assistant Town Manager. Meet us in the Grape Arbor, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – rain plan is in the tent. Join us for lite bites provided by Catering with Distinction and beverages provided by Donahue’s Bar & Grill.

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Commander’s Mansion Hosting Corporate Open House

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The Commander’s Mansion in Watertown. The Watertown Commander’s Mansion and La Bonne Maison will host a corporate open house this week. Organizers sent out the following information:

Think outside the conference room for your next corporate meeting or retreat. We invite you to explore the mansion, see the A/V possibilities and enjoy an express luncheon with both vegan and gluten free options

The event will be May 1, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Presented by La Bonne Maison, the Commander’s Mansion, and Boston Pro Sound. Those interested should email gnolan@watertown-ma.gov for more information.

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Learn About What Goes on at the Commander’s Mansion on This Watertown Cable Show

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The latest episode of Inside Watertown featured Tammy McKenna, second from right, and Gina Nolan, from the Commander’s Mansion. Co-hosts John Airasian, left, and Charlie Breitrose spoke with them about all the events at the town-owned historic home. Find out about all the things that go on at Watertown’s own historic mansion on the latest episode of Inside Watertown. The Watertown Cable show highlights the town-owned Commander’s Mansion, located in the historic Watertown Arsenal. Co-hosts Charlie Breitrose and John Airasian welcomed Tammy McKenna and Gina Nolan, who run events at the home.

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Commander’s Mansion Adds Some Holiday Cheer to Watertown

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Commander’s Mansion Facilities Manager Tammy McKenna takes a photo of a family visiting Santa Claus during the Holiday Open House. Photo by Charlie Breitrose

The Commander’s Mansion was decked out for the season Thursday evening as the historic home in Watertown hosted the annual Holiday Open House. Dozens of families visited the home to view the Christmas trees, enjoy some cookies and hot cocoa, and listen to some carols. Rooms in the historic Commander’s Mansion were decorated for the holidays, including this Christmas tree. Photo by Charlie Breitrose

Santa Claus arrived at the Mansion with a special escort from the Watertown Police Department.