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Armenian Museum of America Presents “Early Recordings of Armenian Classics” by Ara Dinkjian

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Musician and composer Ara Dinkjian will play Armenian recordings made over 100 years ago and share vintage photographs from that time period. The following announcement was provided by the Armenian Museum of America:

The Armenian Museum of America is elated to present “Early Recordings of Armenian Classics” featuring the eminent musician and composer Ara Dinkjian, on Nov. 9, 2023, at 7 p.m. In this distinctive event, Ara Dinkjian will discuss early recordings of well-known Armenian songs, play recordings made more than 100 years ago, and share historic photographs. “We invite music enthusiasts from all backgrounds, both Armenian and non-Armenian, to join us for this unique exploration,” says Jason Sohigian, AMA’s Executive Director. “Our Sound Archive, a digital repository of rare historic recordings, offers an auditory journey through time.

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Small Saves Prepares for Halloween 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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Join in Watertown’s Haunted Joy Ride, Enter the Pumpkin Carving Contest

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The following announcement was provided by the Commander’s Mansion:

Join us for a thrilling night at the annual Haunted Joyride! This is an all ages, free community drive through experience with spooky scenes, lights, live music and treats. New this year! All ages Jack-O-Lanterns Carving Contest

We are inviting the community members of all ages to bring your own carved jack-o-lantern to the Commander’s Mansion on Saturday, October 28, 2023 between 9 a.m.-12 Noon. Your pumpkin will be judged privately at 5:30 p.m. and displayed for the duration of the Joyride!

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UPDATED: Watertown’s New Rep Theatre Announces it Will be Closing Down

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After 40 years and more than 300 productions, New Repertory Theatre announced that it will be closing its doors. The company has been located for many years at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, and it expanded beyond the walls of the theater at the Arsenal Center for the Arts to put on a pair of moving plays during the Pandemic, Listen to Sipu and the Charles W. Lenox Experience. The company Pandemic also brought financial woes for New Rep, and it suspended operations for nine months beginning in July 2021. In 2023, the company’s season included three plays, including Tony winners. However, those will be the final productions for New Rep.

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Families Invited to Halloween Happening at Brigham House

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The following announcement was provided by Debbie & Friends:

For years local children have been treated to a HALLOWEEN HAPPENING where there was “not a fright in sight.”   

Once again, we are offering this free celebration. On Oct. 27 come on over to Brigham House – 341 Mt. Auburn St. in Watertown at 10 a.m. to hear a concert with the award winning “Debbie and Friends” plus trick or treat with the residents.  

Debbie and Friends will be performing at the Halloween Happening at the Brigham House.

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Pumpkin Time for Small Saves 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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OP-ED: Review of Recent Play by Independent Indian Theater Group

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Sanjay (left), Ashwathamma (center), Yuyutsu (right) in Act II of “Andha Yug.” The play was performed by SETU on the stage at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. (Courtesy of Rohan Rastogi)

by Rohan A. Rastogi

Twenty years ago SETU emerged as a theatrical troupe introducing Greater Boston to Indian drama. Since its 2003 founding it has staged 30 plays spanning reenactments of historical epics, sketches of love, and contemporary socio-economic realities such as casteism. Equally amazing as its breadth in shows is the fact it operates entirely as a non-profit.