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Image from “Stars over Sterling Mountain,” Rumney Memorial School, VT by Gowri Savoor. Courtesy of the artist. The River of Light Lantern Parade will take place in Watertown on Jan. 18, and there are workshops for those wishing to take part. See more in the announcement from Watertown Public Arts & Culture Committee.
The Light of Palestine concert raised thousands of dollars for humanitarian aid. (Contribute Photo)
The following announcement was provided by the concert organizers:
The Light of Palestine concert that took place at First Parish of Watertown on December 18 raised $8,800 for humanitarian aid to people in Gaza. The funds supported Anera, a U.S.-based nonprofit with no political or religious affiliations. Anera will use the funds to provide meals, water, shelter, and medicine to those affected by the ongoing war. The concert was sold out, and access to the livestream was purchased by more than thirty households.
Artistic director Lina Malshy selected a program of songs from her native Palestine and neighboring countries, ranging from traditional folk tunes like “Ala Dal’ona” to present-day popular songs such as “Mawjou Qalbi.”
Malshy confessed, “This concert was one of the most nerve-wracking experiences I’ve had as an artist and director.
Chairman and CEO of the Kraft Group and the New England Patriots Robert Kraft takes a group photo with the 2024 Patriots Difference Makers of the Week. (Photo courtesy of David Silverman/New England Patriots). The New England Patriots honored volunteers on Jan. 5 during a ceremony honoring the 2024 Patriots Difference Makers, including a woman who had volunteered at Perkins School for the Blind for two decades. See details in the announcement from the New England Patriots Foundation below.
Erin Starr’s “Forces of Nature” is part of the One Future exhibit at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. Mosesian Center for the Arts announced the upcoming art exhibit, called One Future. See more details below. Shared Habitat Earth will begin the New Year with a timely new exhibition: “ONE FUTURE”: Life in the Age of Climate Change: Aspirations, Loss, Challenges – and Hope. ONE FUTURE is a group exhibition by 23 artists who remind us that all life on our planet is connected and that we are in this moment together.
Charlie BreitroseThe Commander’s Mansion in Watertown. The Watertown Business Coalition will host its first event of 2025, a morning networking event at the Commander’s Mansion. See details in the announcement below. It’s a New Year! Let’s continue a great start with a chance to connect with our neighbors, local small business, local employees and friends of the WBC and City Government. Enjoy coffee and light bites from Tatte while enjoying conversation with old friends and new faces.
The Watertown Library invites the public to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Hatch Makerspace. See the details in the announcement below. The Watertown Free Public Library’s Hatch Makerspace turns 10 this month! The Library invites you to join us in celebrating a decade of community creativity! Founded in 2014, Hatch Makerspace marked its official opening in January 2015 at the Arsenal Mall in Watertown.
Watertown City Hall
The City Council will discuss whether to continue the Winter Parking Ban after receiving a petition signed by more than 800 residents. The public an provide input at the special meeting scheduled later this month. The City sent out the following information:
A Special City Council Meeting to discuss the Winter Parking Ban has been scheduled for January 21, 2025 at 6 p.m. This is a Public Hearing that has been scheduled following the City Council receiving a petition asking for the Winter Parking Ban be lifted. The Hearing will be held in the City Council Chamber in Watertown City Hall at 149 Main Street. The Hearing’s agenda will be posted soon.
Watertown School Committee member Rachel Kay will host an office hour on Jan. 12. Kay announced that she will hold an office hour on Sunday, Jan. 12 from 4-5 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St. She will be in Study Room 2.