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Three Watertown Actors Take the Stage for Production of “Into the Woods”

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Watertown’s Marcelle Durrenberger (left) as The Witch with Emma Quinlan as Rapunzel, in rehearsal. (Photo by Colleen Locke, Weston Friendly Society)

The following announcement was provided by Weston Friendly Society:

Three Watertown residents will take the stage April 5-12 in Weston Friendly Society’s “Into the Woods.” Playing the role played by Meryl Streep in the 2014 film, Marcelle Durrenberger is The Witch who sets things in motion by promising to undo a curse so that she can be beautiful. Cinderella’s two stepsisters are also Watertown residents. Jill Craig plays Florinda and Allie Villa plays Lucinda.

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Watertown Director’s Film on Election Officials to be Shown at West Newton Cinema

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Daniel Baxter speaking with election workers in Detroit, from the film “The Officials.” (Photo by Cai Thomas)

A short film directed by Watertown’s Margo Guernsey will be shown during a special screening at West Newton Cinema in March. Following the screening, a conversation will be held featuring the filmmakers. See details in the announcement provided by the West Newton Cinema, below. Two short documentaries that shed light on public service, civic engagement, and fair elections will screen as part of a larger conversation about the value of government and the individuals who help democracy function and thrive. 

“Dukakis: Recipe for Democracy” offers an intimate look at the unflappable former Massachusetts governor, Michael Dukakis, three decades after his historic presidential bid. “The Officials” tracks how elections officials in four battleground states prepare for the 2024 presidential election despite organized attempts to undermine their nonpartisan work. 

The poster for the documentary film about former Governor and presidential candidate Michael Dukakis.

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Cartoon: Small Saves Has Protection on the Ice

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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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Mosesian Center Celebrating the Art and Life of Arshile Gorky

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Gerri Rachins “First Flying Machines to Take Off, V1” is part of the show celebrating the life and works of Arshile Gorky (Contributed Photo)

The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:

The year 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the time when Armenian American artist ArshileGorky lived in Watertown. Gorky endured personal tragedies from fleeing his village during the Armenian genocide and later losing his mother at a young age. After arriving in America in 1920 he was able to pursue his passion for art and create work that reflected his traumatic past. Gorky’s biomorphic abstractions hold an important place in 20th century art. “Oceans are Getting Warmer” by Bill Flynn.(Contributed Photo)

As Watertown celebrates the art and life of the artist, Mosesian Center for the Arts is excited to be a part of the events honoring Gorky’s work.

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Watertown Church Hosting Easter Egg Hunt

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Grace Chapel invites kids of all ages to the annual Easter Egg Hunt at its Watertown campus. See more information in the announcement from the church below. Hop on over to Grace Chapel Watertown’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Saturday, April 5th 2:00 – 4:00 PM Watertown Campus (Rain Date is April 12th)

Kids of all ages are invited to hunt for eggs, jump in a bounce house, get their faces painted, and make spring crafts. Capture some cute photos at our photo booth area, and meet and mingle with other families in the community while your kids are entertained.

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WEEKEND FUN: Sci-Fi Movie, Children’s Theater, Interactive Art Workshop, Pint-Sized Yoga & More

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If I were you, I would start this weekend at the movies. Mickey 17 is playing at the Majestic 7, and it’s worth a trip. It’s a unique sci-fi story with a captivating plot. If you have children in tow, however, the Watertown Children’s Theatre musical, Finding Nemo, would be a fun alternative for a weekend theater show. On Saturday afternoon, the muralist and painter, Bren Bataclan, is teaching a hands-on art workshop at the library. Art is a great escape from the world’s troubles.

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Watertown Cable Show Celebrating 95 Years Popeye’s Nemesis, the Sea Hag

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Actor Mateo Grassley wears an original shirt picturing The Sea Hag. (Contributed Photo)

Watertown Cable host Fred Grandinetti will feature the 95th anniversary of a character from the Popeye cartoons on his show, Drawing with Fred. See details provided by Grandinetti, below. If you ask anyone who is Popeye’s most famous enemy, they will probably say Bluto or Brutus. Actually, it is the Sea Hag who is the last true witch on earth.

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Small Saves is Going Back to Class 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.”