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Historical Society Hosting Tours of 2nd Oldest Home in Watertown

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The Edmund Fowle House & Museum. (Photo courtesy of Joyce Kelly)

Take a look inside a home in Watertown with loads of history on May 17. The Historical Society of Watertown will conduct tours of the Edmund Fowle House & Museum on Sunday May 17th from 1-4 p.m. The house is located at 28 Marshall St. The last tour begins at 3:15 p.m.

The description of the Fowle House on the Historical Society’s website says:

“Built in 1772, the Edmund Fowle House is the second oldest surviving house in Watertown. At the beginning of the American Revolution it served as headquarters for the executive branch of the Massachusetts government from July, 1775, to September, 1776. The Treaty of Watertown was signed on July 19, 1776, in the Council Chamber on the second floor.

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SMALL SAVES: A Mother’s Day Cartoon

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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal – then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”

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WEEKEND FUN: New Beer Garden, Amelie Teen Edition, Devil Wears Prada 2, Half Off Sandwiches, Eco Fest

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Spring has definitely sprung, and with that warmer weather is coming a new biergarten at Gore Place, that will be open only on weekends from now until October. They will serve beer and hard seltzers, but also non-alcoholic drinks. So it will be a lovely place to gather outside at the end of a workweek. Watertown Children’s Theater is putting on a show of “Amelie.” This is their teen edition, so I encourage you to take in this fun romantic comedy.

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A Pair of Upcoming Watertown School Music Program Performances

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Watertown Public School’s musicians will be performing at a pair of concerts in May. Band Concert

The Watertown High School band will hold its WHS Spring Concert on May 7 at 7 p.m. at the Watertown Middle School Auditorium! Orchestra Concert

Watertown string players from grades 6-12 will perform on Tuesday, May 19 from 7-8 p.m. in the WMS Auditorium for our Spring Orchestra Concert. This event is free and open to all!

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Celebrate New Public Art, Meet the Artists at Community Sculpture Walk Opening Reception

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The 2026 additions to the Community Sculpture Walk, clockwise from top left: Bent by David Skora, Structural Misinformation by Jeremy Entwistle, Tangent II by Carlos Davila, and Respite (Out Straight) by Roe Osborn. The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

The City of Watertown is proud to announce the installation of four new contemporary sculptures as part of the ongoing Community Sculpture Walk. To celebrate these new additions to the city’s landscape, a public opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., hosted by the Public Arts & Culture Committee. The event will begin where the Community Path starts at Saltonstall Park, located next to the Thaxter Street municipal parking lot behind the Watertown Free Public Library. The reception offers a unique opportunity for residents and visitors to meet the artists behind the work.

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Noah Kahan References Watertown in a Song on His New Album

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Noah Kahan, from his Facebook page. Watertown got a shoutout in Noah Kahan’s latest album “The Great Divide.” The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter said he enjoyed the time he spent living in town. The City of Watertown noted the City’s connection to the album in an Instagram post on April 30. Thank you Noah Kahan for the Watertown mention in your song “Orbiter” in your new album “The Great Divide.”

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COMIC: See What Caught Small Saves’ Eye

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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal – then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”

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Exhibit “The Jane Gang: Drawing Meets Painting” Opens at Watertown Art Gallery

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The following information was provided by Storefront Art Projects:

Storefront Art Projects presents: “The Jane Gang: Drawing Meets Painting” featuring Jane Goldman and Friends. The exhibit runs May 2-30, 2026. A reception will be held on Saturday, May 2, 1-4 p.m.

With art by: Jane Goldman, Sharon Adams, Diana Bailey, Barbara Berke, Mike Claflin, Henrietta Davis, Sarah Hickler, Fran Hiller, Barbara Hoppin,Sally Lebwohl, Melinda Mesmer, Joan Savitsky, Sandy Shaw, Betsy Tuttle, Betsy Zeldin

Since the pandemic, well known artist Jane Goldman has been teaching Zoom classes in drawing and watercolor. The participants have become supportive friends who inspire Jane and each other. 

Jane’s students say: “Jane Goldman combines professional rigor with playful creativity, offering mentorship in watercolor that is personal, challenging, and inspiring.” 

“I learned to love watercolor painting in Jane’s class. Each time I pick up a paint brush I’m challenged to capture the magic of light on paper!” 

“Drawing with Jane on Mondays has been a highlight of my week for the past couple of years.