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The Huntington’s Latest Play Features 3 Watertown Residents

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The latest production at The Huntington, The Art of Burning, features three Watertown residents: actor Adrianne Krstansky, who plays Patricia; actor Sarah Newhouse, understudying Patricia and Charlene; and fight director Ted Hewlett. See The Huntington’s announcement for the play below:

The Huntington announces the world premiere of The Art of Burning, a new play from acclaimed Boston playwright Kate Snodgrass and directed by Melia Bensussen, in association with Hartford Stage. The production runs from January 13 – February 12, 2023 at The Huntington’s Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA with digital access to the filmed performance available until February 26, 2023. Snodgrass’ new play marks her debut at The Huntington and follows modernist painter Patricia as she changes the terms of her divorce with husband Jason mid-negotiation. Meanwhile, their daughter Beth didn’t show up for school.

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See Small Saves’ New Year’s Resolution in This Week’s Comic

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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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Gore Place Hosting a Tour in Honor of Edgar Allan Poe

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Gore Place announced they will host an Edgar Allan Poe tour of the mansion on Jan. 20, 2023, at 8 p.m.:

Visit Gore Place for a (sort of) creepy tour in honor of the master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, who was born in Boston on Jan. 19, 1809 (the same year Christopher Gore was Governor!)

This evening tour will lead you through the historic rooms of the 1806 Gore Mansion, where you will interact with storytelling elements inspired by Edgar Allan Poe while learning about life in the early 19th century. Tickets cost $21 per person. This tour is designed for adults and is not recommended for children.

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Hatch This Month: Sewing Intro, Vision Boards, Soldering & More

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The Hatch Makerspace offers a variety of classes for people looking to learn how to make, do, and create, and in January there are a variety of classes including sewing, soldering, and making vision boards. Hatch sent out the following information:

Hatch Makerspace is located at 20 Summer Street in Watertown, MA. An extension of the Watertown Free Public Library, we are a free public workshop with space, equipment, and materials available for your use. Events

“Made at Hatch” Display11/1 – 2/26, Watertown Free Public Library,First Floor Lobby

Be sure to check out our showcase of art, electronics, tools, toys, sewing, and other projects made by Hatch staff and volunteers! Introduction to the Sewing MachineMonday 1/9,  5-7pm

Learn how to use a sewing machine.

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It’s a Small Saves Christmas 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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New Rep Presents Pair of Concerts for “Love Weekend”

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New Rep’s Love Weekend features Yukihiro Kanesaka, Leon Beal Jr., and Althene Wilson. The concerts will feature the music of Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack. New Repertory Theatre (New Rep) is proud to present Love Weekend, a theatrical stage experience, on Saturday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the Main Stage Theater at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown.   

Internationally-acclaimed pianist/keyboardist and multi-instrumentalis Yukihiro Kanesaka will headline this Valentine’s Day event, celebrating love in tributes to two of the most soulful, artistic voices of our time, by two of the Boston area’s greatest vocal talents:  

Donny Hathaway, featuring Leon Beal Jr. on Saturday, Feb. 11, and 

Roberta Flack, featuring Athene Wilson on Sunday, Feb. 12 

Born in Japan, Yukihiro Kanesaka moved to Boston in 2000 to attend Berklee College of Music, where he is now an assistant professor.

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Catch the Display of Artwork Made by Watertown High School Students

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Charlie BreitroseArt created by Watertown High School students is on display at the Watertown Library. Pieces of art created by creative young Watertown residents can be seen at the Watertown Library through the end of December. Charlie BreitroseThe gallery at the Watertown Library is filled with artwork made by Watertown High School students. The T. Ross Kelly Family Gallery on the second floor of the Library currently features works of arts created by students at Watertown High School. See more about the gallery and the Library hours by clicking here.

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Gore Place Starts Multi-Sensory Tours for Children in January

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Gore PlaceGore Place estate hosts a variety of events. Here a sheepherder puts on a demonstration during the annual Sheepshearing Festival. The following information came from Gore Place:

Families are invited to participate in the history of Gore Place by experiencing what it was like to live there firsthand. Explore the life of an early 19th-century family through your senses. Visualize what it was like to dine with Christopher and Rebecca Gore, drink tea, and wear early 19th-century clothes.