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Mosesian Arts Earfull Series Combines Writers of Literature, Song Writers

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The Mosesian Center for the Arts announced the Earfull Fall 2017 Series – three evening events of literature and music with “Writers Reading and Songwriters Singing.”

The Mosesian Center sent out the following information:

Earfull events will take place September 19, October 17, and November 14 in our Black Box Theater, 321 Arsenal Street in Watertown, and feature world renowned authors and musicians reading and performing some of their latest works. September 19th 

Authors: Michael Patrick MacDonald – All Souls: A Family Story from Southie, Easter Rising: An Irish American Coming Up from Under 

Ben Mezrich – Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six MIT Students Who Took Vegas for Millions, The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook, a Take of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal, Once Upon A Time in Russia

Musicians: Weakened Friends – Listen and Muck and the Mires – Listen

October 17th

Authors: Shari Goldhagen – In Some Other World, Maybe, Family and other accidents, 100 Days of Cake

Julia Glass – Three Junes, And the Dark Sacred Night, The Widower’s Tale, A House Among the Trees

Musicians: Kim Taylor – Listen and Julie Rhodes – Listen

November 14th

Authors: Marianne Leone – Knowing Jesse: A Mother’s Story of Grief, Grace, and Everyday Bliss, Ma Speaks Up: And a First Generation Daughter Talks Back

Claire Messud – The Woman Upstairs, The Emperor’s Children, The Last Life: A Novel

Musicians: Merrie Amsterburg – Listen and Abbie Barrett Band – Listen

The brainchild of Boston Musician and Author Jen Trynin and bookstore connoisseur Tim Huggins, Earfull first launched in the Fall of 2001 with the concept that, given a conducive environment, book people will appreciate being exposed to live music, and rock people will realize how cool it is to hear great authors reading their work aloud! EARFULL aimed to provide that environment, combining prominent author readings with established singer-songwriters in the hopes of broadening the appreciation of and audiences for both. After a brief hiatus from multiple sold-out seasons of the series, the Mosesian Center for the Arts brought the beloved programming back for a second season to a whole new audience. Mosesian Center Members have access to a limited number of pre-sale tickets Friday, August 18 at 12pm, and tickets to the General Public will go on sale Monday, August 21, at 12pm.

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Mosesian Arts Hosts Exhibition of Children’s Picture Book Art

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The Mosesian Center for the Arts announces Forever Young: Picture Book Art Exhibition on view now through September 15, 2017, the center announced. Today’s picture book artists are some of the world’s most innovative visual artists – pushing boundaries with their use of both traditional and digital techniques. This juried exhibition celebrates a broad array of styles and mediums that will captivate audiences of all ages. “Picture books are a child’s introduction to a lifelong love of art” says Director of Exhibitions Kimberly Thompson Panay. “We’re pleased to showcase works from more than 25 artists, from up-and-comers to well-known artists including Calef Brown, Jannie Ho, Leslie Patricelli, and more.”

The Exhibition juried in part by Nick Patton from the Picture Booking Podcast and Mela Bolinao of MB Artists also includes a Pop-up Picture Book Shop featuring books and prints of artwork on view.

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Author Atul Gawande to be Honored by Mosesian Center for the Arts

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The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce that for his outstanding contributions to the Medical and Literary fields, Dr. Atul Gawande has been selected as the recipient of the 2017 Charles Mosesian Award for the Arts to be presented at the Mosesian Gala 2017 on Tuesday, June 27. The Mosesian Center for the Arts community wishes to recognize Dr. Gawande for his remarkable, breakthrough writing that has changed the way many of us look at our lives and the end of our lives – his latest book Being Mortal is a New York Times Bestseller. Aside from being a remarkable human being, world renowned surgeon, and music lover, Atul is a supporter of the arts and literary contributor to numerous publications. The evening’s celebration will include a private VIP per-reception on the Branch Line Patio, an interview style discussion with Atul and athenaHealth CEO Jonathan Bush, fine food and drinks from some of our favorite local establishments, and music by Awaaz Do featuring Saraswathi Jones. It promises to be a wonderful evening of inspiring ideas and great music celebrating Atul Gawande and the arts.

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MetroWest Opera’s La Femme Boheme Touches on Familiar Issues, Coming to Town

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MetroWest Opera will run the regional premiere of La Femme Bohème at the The Charles and Dorothy Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown. Music Direction by Tian Hui Ng. Stage Direction by Julia Mintzer. This all-female version of Puccini’s classic—first produced in Austin, Texas by Local Opera, Local Artists (LOLA)—is a wholly reimagined, contemporary retelling of the iconic La Bohème. In the current politically tumultuous climate where the most vulnerable in our society are facing constant threats, La Femme Bohème brings new perspective to Puccini’s score and asks the audience to examine gender roles and stereotypes.

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Mosesian Arts Earfull Series Includes Authors and Songwriters

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The Mosesian Center for the Arts is proud to announce the Earfull Spring 2017 Series – three evening events of literature and music with “Writers Reading and Songwriters Singing.”

Earfull events will take place May 23, June 6, and June 20 on our neighboring patio at Branch Line, 321 Arsenal Street in Watertown, and feature world renowned authors and musicians reading and performing some of their latest works. Tuesday, May 23 the Spring Series kicks off with:

Authors Jessica Shattuck and Andre Dubus III & Musicians Damon & Naomi and Patty Larkin

Tuesday, June 6 the series continues with:

Authors David Anthony Durham and Jayne Anne Phillips & Musicians Jen Trynin and Aaron Perrino

Tuesday, June 20 the final event of the Spring features:

Authors Annie Hartnett and Anita Shreve & Musicians Lyle Brewer and Dennis Brennan

The brainchild of Boston Musician and Author Jen Trynin and bookstore connoisseur Tim Huggins, Earfull first launched in the Fall of 2001 with the concept that, given a conducive environment, book people will appreciate being exposed to live music, and rock people will realize how cool it is to hear great authors reading their work aloud! EARFULL aimed to provide that environment, combining prominent author readings with established singer-songwriters in the hopes of broadening the appreciation of and audiences for both. After a brief hiatus from multiple sold-out seasons of the series, the Mosesian Center for the Arts brought the beloved programming back for a second season to a whole new audience. Tickets are on-sale now and are just $25 at MosesianArts.org.

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ArtWeek Boston Coming to Watertown With Three Events

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ArtWeek 2017 will feature more than 250 events around the Boston area, including some activities in Watertown. Produced by the Boch Center, ArtWeek announced its largest season lineup ever. The award-winning creative festival will offer more than 250 events from April 28-May 7 — representing a more than 40 percent increase over the spring and fall 2016 festivals. ArtWeek events provide participants with new ways to experience art, culture, and creativity, and will now be held in 13 new neighborhoods and towns across Eastern Massachusetts, with a total presence in more than 70 communities. In collaboration with ArtSpring Cape Cod, this season’s festival will feature nearly 30

events on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket.

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Mosesian Center for the Arts Invites Public to ‘Ink & Drink’

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The Mosesian Center for the Arts invites you to Ink & Drink, an Opening Reception for: Big Print/Little Print – an Exhibition of Epic Proportions & Uniform T-shirt Show and Pop-Up Shop on March 23 from 5:30-8 p.m.

Big Print/Little Print is a diverse look at all forms of hand printing – from BIG to small, esoteric to accessible – featuring monoprint, letterpress, woodcut, linocut, etching and more. Uniform explores the rise of the t-shirt as a modern day uniform for young and old alike. Exhibiting artists will be on hand to answer questions about their art and technique. The evening celebration of these two complimentary exhibitions culminates with free munchies and a cash bar reception in our newly redesigned MBar café. Attendees are also invited to try their hand at screen printing.

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Center for the Arts in Watertown Reveals Its New Name

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To honor the remarkable generosity of the Center’s major donor family, the Board of Directors with support of the Membership charter, are pleased to announce that the Arsenal Center for the Arts has been officially renamed:

The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts

In 2000, Watertown businessman and philanthropist Charles Mosesian stepped forward with a generosity of spirit and an acknowledgement of the importance of the arts, made a remarkable $1-million-dollar gift that helped launch the Center’s building campaign. It was this sentiment that inspired others to join in the effort that has created the wonderful community of arts and artists we’ve come to know. With the continued support from the Mosesian Family Foundation for more than a decade, the Center’s new name will honor this ongoing generosity in memoriam of the late Dorothy and Charles Mosesian. “With great pride in what we have accomplished over the last ten years, we are invigorated by this opportunity to continue opening doors to excite and inspire diverse audiences and artists to create, appreciate, participate and grow through the arts” said Executive Director Roberta Miller. The Center will roll out its new name over the course of the next few months – giving a fresh look and feel to the quality programming and vital arts education offerings the community has come to love and depend upon.