Watertown Church Hosting Chamber Music Concert

The following announcement was provided by Sarasa Chamber Music Ensemble:

Sarasa Chamber Music Ensemble presents the second concert-set of its 2025-26 Concert Series, Sweet Sleep the weekend of November 14-16, 2025, including a date in Watertown on the 15th. Inspired by the many states of slumber and repose, the program includes gorgeous vocal and instrumental works by John Dowland, Thomas Arne, Antonia Bembo, Georg Muffat, J.B. Bach & J.S. Bach, as well as a traditional Nordic folk song arranged for string quartet. Sarasa will present Sweet Sleep at three public performances, as well as to incarcerated teens at Massachusetts’ Department of Youth Services facilities, as part of Sarasa’s award-winning ‘Music Unlocked’ program. Concert Information

Sweet Sleep

With Kristen Watson, soprano, Elizabeth Blumenstock, Rebecca Nelson, violins; Jenny Stirling, viola; Jennifer Morsches, Timothy Merton, piccolo cello/cellos; Michael Leopold, lute/theorbo; Michael Beattie, organ

Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 at 7 p.m. – Brattleboro Music Center, VT (tickets at bmcvt.org)

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Watertown Resident to be Featured in “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”

Jill Craig

Watertown actress Jill Craig will be a featured dancer in a musical production by Savoyard Light Opera Company in Carlisle on Nov. 14 and 21. See details in the announcement provided by the Savoyard Light Opera. The Savoyard Light Opera Company is proud to present “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” the musical and comedic satire of corporate culture and the ruthless pursuit of success. Can the Voice of a Book tell you all you need to know about getting to the top of the executive ladder?

Mass Cultural Council Head Michael Bobbitt Taking New Position

Michael Bobbitt

Michael Bobbitt, a Watertown resident and former director of the New Repertory Theatre, will be moving on from his position as head of the Mass. Cultural Council at the end of the year. See more information in the announcement from the MCC, below. Mass Cultural Council announced the departure of Executive Director Michael J. Bobbitt, effective December 31, 2025. Bobbitt has accepted the position of President & CEO of OPERA America and will begin this new role on January 1, 2026.

COMIC: Small Saves Sets Goals for the Season

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.”

WEEKEND FUN: Children’s Theater, Author Talk on Revolutionary War Spy, Craft Fair, Veterans Day Luncheon

This weekend in Watertown starts off with a fundraising event at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. It will be a lively community gathering and set of performances to collect funds in support of children participating in Watertown Children’s Theatre and art programs at the Mosesian. There are door prizes to win too! In anticipation of the holidays, Saturday there will be a crafts fair at Gore Place.  Think about supporting local artists when gift shopping this season! Also on Saturday afternoon, history buffs can enjoy an author’s talk about the trial of a Watertown Revolutionary War spy, presented by J.L. Bell.

Mass.’s First Poet Laureate Appearing at Atrium School in Watertown, Public Welcome

The following announcement was provided by the Atrium School:

Atrium School’s BIPOC Leader Series will host An Evening of Poetry & Prose featuring Massachusetts’ inaugural Poet Laureate, Regie Gibson, together with educators from Atrium School’s Summer Writing Fellowship. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, November 21, at Atrium School in Watertown. The evening will showcase powerful storytelling and original work by Boston-area teacher/writers of color, alongside live literary performances from Gibson – internationally recognized poet, educator, songwriter, and creative voice. “In this moment, educators’ voices are more important than ever. These writers will truth-tell and inspire.

A Small Saves Halloween 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.”