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Weekend Fun: Circus Smirkus, 2 Authors in Conversation, Radio Days at MCA & Summer Party

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The circus is in town! It’s too late to catch the raising of the tent, always so fun, but it’s not too late to take the family to Circus Smirkus at the Gore Estate this weekend.  For those inclined to put their heads in their books on summer vacations, check out the Authors in Conversation talk with two Watertown writers, Dewitt Henry and Eileen Pollack, both very accomplished. At the Mosesian, there’s an intriguing theater production, taking us back to the days of radio theater, with old and new audio dramas. Last, but not least, there’s a techno DJ dance at Conley’s on Friday night. I had just been thinking that Watertown needed some more action in the later hours of the night.

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Post-Meridian Radio Players to Perform Mysteries at Mosesian Center for the Arts

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

Mosesian Center for the Arts welcomes the Post-Meridian Radio Players (PMRP) this weekend, July 26-28, to present a series of radio mysteries. PMRP returns to Mosesian Arts with their 13th year of summer mysteries — three classics presented in the style of old-time radio dramas:

• A recreation of the Lux Radio Theater version of the mystery classic, The Thin Man, featuring Nick and Nora Charles. The script is written by George Wells and Sanford Barnett, and is adapted and directed by Jeremy Holstein. • Gentleman thief Arsène Lupin returning in a new adventure titled The Black Pearl, with a script adapted by Michael Lin and directed by Jamie Lin. • The feminist mystery classic Trifles by Susan Glaspell, adapted for radio drama by Phoebe Roberts and directed by Hannah Baker.

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Steam-Powered Car Show Coming to Gore Place

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Steam-powered cars will be on display at Gore Place on Aug. 4. The following announcement came from Motorheads:

Steam powered automobile companies the alternative to gas powered were popular in New England in the early 1900s. Names like Waltham, Stanley, Grout, Doble, Locomobile, Skene, Whitney just to name a few. Note: At least 5 car companies started in Waltham, Ma.

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Small Saves Talks Career Goals 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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Shakespeare Theater Company Hosting Season Kickoff at Mosesian Center for the Arts

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The following information came from Actors’ Shakespeare Project:

It’s a housewarming, a season kickoff preview, a fundraiser for your favorite theatre company, and a big fun party all rolled into one! You’re invited to join ASP’s staff, board, resident artists, and valued community members at our new office and rehearsal space, The Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown! Get a sneak peek into our 2024-25 season with snippets from each of our upcoming shows, and meet some of the actors. You may even get a chance to brush up your Shakespeare and be part of the action! Alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments will be served, along with bites from local Watertown restaurants. 

Click here for tickets

See more about Actors’ Shakespeare Project at www.actorsshakespeareproject.org

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Weekend Fun: Children’s Music, Greenway Cleanup, Silk Screening & More

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Sulinha’s Trio performs educational children’s music at the Library. This is going to be a lovely weekend to enjoy some poetry at Mount Auburn Cemetery or to catch a yard sale. If you have little ones at home, take them over to the library for some music time with a Brazilian influence. The songs are in English, but the instrumentation is definitely Brazilian. As a crafty person myself, I’m drawn to the home-held stamp camp or the silk screening at the Fort Gallery exhibit.

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Wednesday’s Summer Concert Postponed Due to Heat

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With temperatures expected to get into the 90s on Wednesday, July 17, City of Watertown officials announced the postponement of the Summer Concert. “Due to the extreme heat advisory and potential for thunderstorms, the Summer Concert featuring the Squeezebox Stompers has been postponed to 9/4,” the City announced in an email. Summer concerts are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. at Saltonstall Park, next to City Hall. See the lineup here: https://watertown-ma.gov/761/Summer-Concert-Series

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Preschoolers Invited to an Intergenerational Ice Cream Social

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The Brigham House will host an intergenerational event with Watertown Families for All. Preschool Children and their caregivers are invited to …… We All Scream for ICE CREAM on July 25th – 10 a.m.

At: Brigham House Assisted Living Residence341 Mt. Auburn Street – Watertown

We will offer:

• Music with Ms. Ruth• Take home crafts• Stories with our own Watertown librarian• Treats

Come enjoy music, bubbles and friendship

Special thanks to Brigham House, Marshall Home Fund and Watertown Families Together