Small Saves Gets a Change of Position in This Week’s Comic

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.”

Watertown Library Hosting Summer Reading Block Party

Watertown LibraryThe Watertown Free Public Library. Celebrate the halfway point of Watertown Free Public Library Summer Reading with fun for all ages — dancing, music, ice cream, prizes, and more! See details provided by the WFPL below. Friday, July 25 | 4-6 PM | Saltonstall Field

All ages and all community members are invited to Saltonstall Field to celebrate the halfway point of WFPL Summer Reading with dancing, music, ice cream, prizes, and more. Try Bollywood-inspired dancing with Purnima Thakre and get your groove on with Zumba instructor Ama Edzie.

WEEKEND FUN: Jane Austen Garden Party, Superman, Art Reception, New Look Park, Craft Night

Arsenal Park

Let’s all go to Arsenal Park this weekend, or at least sometime soon to discover the newly renovated facilities. It provides residents of Watertown with a wonderful outdoor area for summer activities. I might even join the kids in the splash park on a hot day! But to start the weekend, on Friday evening the Hatch Maker Space has an LGBTQ+ drop-in time. It’s open for teens and adults. Saturday evening you could get your thrills watching the new Superman staring David Corenswet at the Majestic 7.

“Expert Pairings” Teams of Artists and Scientists Unveil Public Art Projects

The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

Edible Watertown, a dynamic public art initiative by the Public Arts & Culture Committee, brings temporary public artworks to Watertown in 2025, focusing on local ecology, resilience, and environmental awareness. “We are incredibly excited to see the collaborations unfold and the educational artworks that will emerge,” said Liz Helfer, Public Arts & Culture Planner. “These pairings bring together unique perspectives and expertise, and we anticipate that their projects will deeply resonate with our community.” The “Expert Pairings” teams are currently implementing their project proposals, which were presented to the Public Arts & Culture Committee on February 24, 2025. The projects will be unveiled between July – October 2025.

COMIC: Small Saves is Always Prepared for a Game of Hockey

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.”

Mosesian Center for the Arts Announces New Executive Director

Aliana de la Guardia

The Mosesian Center for the Art’s Board announced the hiring of the next Executive Director in an email on June 27. Aliana de la Guardia will take over for interim Executive Director Roberta Miller. See the MCA’s announcement below. Dear MCA Community,

I am delighted to share with you that Aliana de la Guardia will be our new Executive Director beginning July 14, 2025! Aliana is a visionary arts and culture leader who knows the power of building community and belonging through the arts.

Check Out This Week’s Small Saves Cartoon

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.”

Summer Doldrums for Small Saves in This Week’s Cartoon

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.”