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Musicians Wanted to Participate in the 12th Annual MusicFest

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The 12th Annual Watertown MusicFest, benefiting music programs in the Watertown Public Schools, seeks performers of all ages and styles. See the announcement from the Friends of Watertown Music below. Calling all musicians: Friends of Watertown Music invites performers to register for our 12th Annual Watertown MusicFest through March 26th! Our Annual MusicFest is a fun community event, offering something for everyone with over 40 performances, across 3 stages, to be held this year on Friday, April 11th, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. The variety of performers often includes student musicians, Watertown Public School teachers, local rock bands, established musicians, a vignette of musical theater, and more. Performances run from 5 to 20 minutes, so attendees have the chance to go around and see as many acts as they wish.

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Local Church Hosting Hearts to Help, an Evening of Music for New England Justice for Our Neighbors

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The following announcement was provided by the Belmont-Watertown United Methodist Church:

Enjoy an evening of music and refreshments to support New England Justice For Our Neighbors, a humanitarian agency providing free, expert legal services for low- and no-income immigrants. A wonderful program is planned featuring piano, violin, cello, and a brass quartet produced by BWUMC’s music director, Yilin You. The program will highlight a piano-4-hands performance of Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.”  A suggested donation of $20 will be collected.  

Street parking. Handicapped entrance off the small parking lot at the rear of the church.  

March 1, 7-9 p.m., Belmont-Watertown United Methodist Church, bwumc.org, 421 Common St., Belmont

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Porchfest Returning to Watertown in May 2025

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The second annual Porchfest will return to Watertown this May. See more information in the announcement from the Porchfest Committee:

Watertown Porchfest will return to porches, lawns, and driveways on Saturday, May 17, 2025, with extended hours from 12-6 p.m.! Last year, Watertown residents and organizations had over 70 locations and hosted nearly 150 performance groups, bringing music to an estimated audience of 1500 people. Registration for venues (“porches”) and performers will open on February 3rd and close on April 25th . If you are undecided or for more information, check out the details online at www.watertownporchfest.org.

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Palestinian Violinist Brings Traditional Music to Watertown

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The following announcement was provided by the concert organizers:

On Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m., musicians from Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, and the U.S. will gather in Watertown to celebrate the beauty of Palestinian music. Proceeds will support Anera, a U.S.-based nonprofit with no political or religious affiliations. Anera provides humanitarian aid to families in Gaza. Palestinian violinist and composer Lina Malshy is serving as artistic director. “This concert is about shining the light of Palestine on all marginalized people,” Malshy shared.

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Library’s Winter Concerts Include Norwegian Fiddle, Indie Folk & Songs from Around the World

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The Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL) is thrilled to announce our 2024—25 Winter Concert Series! Join us at the Library, December through March, one Sunday per month. As in previous years, our concert series features talented, local artists. Performances are free and open to all and registration is not required. Violinist Joshua Peckins

Sunday, Dec.

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Gore Place Hosting Music for the Holly Days

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The following announcement was provided by Gore Place:

On Wednesday, December 18 at 7:30 p.m., Gore Place, the historic site in Waltham and Watertown, will offer Music for the Holly Days, a concert of traditional tunes by Waltham’s own Moody Street String Band. Moody Street String Band will offer Celtic, traditional, and seasonal tunes to ring in the holidays! Don’t miss what has become a Gore Place tradition! The concert will take place in the beautiful 1793 Carriage House. Tickets are just $21 and should be purchased in advance as the capacity is limited.

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See the Music Lineup for the 2024 Faire on the Square

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The Faire on the Square is two weeks away, and the day will be filled with musical entertainment. See the lineup provided by the City of Watertown. The line-up of live music is set for the 25th anniversary of the Faire on the Square on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 12-5 p.m. at Saltonstall Park! Here are the following acts and timeline:

12pm Sam Newcomer

1pm Steve Tashjian Ensemble

2pm School of Rock

3pm Chris Cote and Band

4pm Andrea Gillis Band

Visit www.faireonthesquare.com to learn more about the performers and other event details.

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Weekend Fun: One-Man Concert, Meditation & the Nerve Tour

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Head to Mount Auburn Cemetery for a sunset meditation session. Sound in various forms will be the attraction this weekend, from a sunset sound meditation at Mount Auburn Cemetery on Saturday evening to a unique one-man concert at Donohue’s on Sunday evening. What is more iconic for an American summer evening? A very unusual talk is happening at Hibernian Hall on Sunday afternoon for those fascinated by the human body. Take a look at the details.