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Watertown Author’s Book Honored in Mass. Book Awards

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Watertown author Robin Bernstein’s book was honored in the 25th Annual Massachusetts Book Awards. (Contributed Photo)

Watertown author and cultural historian Robin Bernstein’s book “Freeman’s Challenge: The Murder That Shook America’s Original Prison for Profit,” was honored during the Massachusetts Book Awards. The 25th Annual Massachusetts Book Awards were announced in September, and Bernstein’s book was one of two to receive honors in the Nonfiction category. Bernstein is a cultural historian who specializes in U.S. racial formation since the 19th Century, and has published four books. “Freeman’s Challenge” tells a gripping, morally complicated story of murder, greed, race, and the true origins of prison for profit.

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Mosesian Center’s Jazz Series Relaunches as Chords and Cocktails

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The Mosesian Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its long-running jazz series has relaunched as Chords and Cocktails, an exciting evolution of diverse live music on its stages, with performances running from October 2025 through April 2026. The series brings together celebrated vocalists, instrumentalists, and ensembles for six nights of exceptional music in a warm, creative, setting that emphasizes artistry and community. Audiences can also take advantage of the Jazz Series Package, with savings unlocked when purchasing tickets to multiple concerts. Series Highlights

Nancy & Spencer Reed, October 8, 2025Sally-steeped in classic swing, Nancy Reed (vocals/bass) and Spencer Reed (guitar) return to delight audiences with their beloved small-band sound, hailed by jazz legend Bob Dorough as “the swingin’est, most dynamite small band.”

Boston Blow Up feat. Donna McElroy, November 19, 2025A celebration of Boston’s vibrant jazz heritage, this performance brings together distinguished Berklee faculty, alumni, and guest vocalist Donna McElroy in an evening of soulful, local flavor.

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Creative Chats Featuring Organizer of Watertown Zine Fest

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Matt Hanna, the creator of the Little Local Conversations podcast, will host Creative Chats! – With Guest Megan Ramette of the Watertown Zine Fest. See details below. You’re invited to Creative Chats! The event is a way to gather creative people face-to-face to mingle, hear a featured conversation on the topic of creativity and the creative life, and then engage in the conversation themselves in small groups.

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Small Saves Hits the Road in This Week’s 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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Still Time to Register for Watertown’s Got Talent 2025

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Watertown’s Got Talent has become an annual event at Arsenal Yards. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

The following information came form Arsenal Yards:

Think you got what it takes to be the 2025 Watertown’s Got Talent Superstar? Apply Now! Email us your talent description and video at hello@arsenalyards.com TODAY for a chance to compete! All applications are due by Monday, September 29th.

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WEEKEND FUN: Historic House Tour, National Drink Beer Day, Concert, Adult Craft

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Joseph Vasconi, left, and Haig Hovsepian will perform in the second “Music in Color” at the Armenian Museum of American in Watertown. The beautiful fall season is here, and this weekend you can celebrate it in some fun ways. Start on Friday evening at the Gore Estate with a Living in the Dark Tour of their historic home. They will show you what life was like before electricity lit up our homes. Then on Saturday evening, be sure to catch the violin concert at the Armenian Museum of America, featuring renowned violinist, Haig Hovsepian.

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Check Out This Week’s Small Saves 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: Oktoberfest, Puppet Show, Armenian BBQ, Hockey & Forest Bathing

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It’s looking like a sunny and entertaining weekend in town! The slower summer weekends are past, and our event venues are definitely in the eventing mood. I’m sorry to tell you that the New England AcroFest is sold out (Give that a search if you haven’t heard of it.), but there is more enjoyment to be had. Why wait for October to celebrate Oktoberfest? The Mighty Squirrel Brewery will be at it all weekend, including a stein holding competition on Friday evening and an oompah band on Saturday afternoon.