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See the Performers, Judges for Watertown’s Got Talent

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:

It’s time to see who is crowned Watertown’s Top Talent! Announcing a BRAND NEW Talent Show this October during Arsenal Yards’ Fall Falladays in partnership with the Watertown Community Foundation: Watertown’s Got Talent! Join us for a fun-filled evening of talent, entertainment & more! Featuring guest MC, Dan McCarthy, plus a panel of Watertown local judges. Guests are encouraged to bring takeout from any Arsenal Yards restaurant and enjoy it during the event, plus beer & wine will be available for purchase for those who are 21+.

Arts

Watertown Ceramics Studio Hosting Anniversary Celebration

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Ceramics studio Indigo Fire will be hosting a celebration at its Watertown location. The Double Anniversary Extravaganza Bananza will be held at the Indigo Fire location at 79R Grove St. in Watertown on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 4-7 p.m.

The event celebrates Indigo Fire’s 10 years in Belmont and one year in Watertown. There will be games, yoga, a raffle and prizes.

Arts

Watertown Actress Starring Footlighters Production of a Tony Winning Play

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Dan Busler PhotographyWatertown’s Jess Couture stars in the Walpole Footlighters’ production of “The Humans.” The following announcement was provided by the Footlighters:

The Blake family is gathering for Thanksgiving dinner at the dilapidated New York apartment of daughter Brigid and her fiancé Richard. Brigid’s parents Erik and Deirdre have driven in from Scranton with Erik’s wheelchair-bound mother Momo for the occasion, and Brigid’s sister Aimee will also be there. Everyone in the family has their own drama and is trying to decide whether and when to share. Even though they are surrounded by love, real-life events can take control over emotions and test a family’s strength.

Entertainment

Artists Speaking About Their Work in Armenian Museum’s “On the Edge” Exhibition

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Some of the pieces in Armenian Museum of America’s “On the Edge: Los Angeles Art 1970s-1990s from the Joan and Jack Quinn Family Collection.” From top left: Laddie John Dill, “Portrait of Joan, 2016,” hand blown and colored glass tubing, argon gas with mercury transformer, 60; Joe Fay, “Joan, 1984,” Prismacolor on Arches paper, 34” x 26; Gregory Wiley Edwards, “Expanded Resonance, 1992,” acrylic on canvas, 46″ x 69 3/4. The following announcement was provided by the Armenian Museum of America:

Join us on Saturday, Oct. 29 for a conversation with artists from “On the Edge: Los Angeles Art 1970s-1990s from the Joan and Jack Quinn Family Collection.” Featuring artists Laddie John Dill, Gregory Wiley Edwards, and Joe Fay. Artist Panel 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.Reception 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Laddie John Dill gained notoriety with materials such as glass, metal, neon, and cement. His work embodies gesture and dynamic physical presence through its use of industrial materials.

Entertainment

Deadline Approaching for Watertown Cultural Council Grants

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The Watertown Cultural Council sent out the following information:

Got a great idea for a Watertown public program in the arts, humanities or sciences? The Watertown Cultural Council may have funding for you and your group! Check out our website before the grant season closes on October 17th. Go to watertownculturalcouncil.org and/or email for more advice at: info@watertowncultural.com

The online grant application is through the Massachusetts Cultural Council website. There you can register, watch a video that walks you through the process of completing an application, and submit the application.

Entertainment

Gore Place Hosting Irish Music Concerts, Frightful Fridays & Holiday Photo Sessions

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The following information was provided by Gore Place:

On Wednesday, October 26 at 7:30 pm, Gore Place, the historic estate in Waltham and Watertown, will present a concert by the New England Irish Harp Orchestra. The Irish harp is the original instrument of Irish traditional music and has a beautiful, etheric quality. Led by Regina Delaney, this wonderful group of harpers, fiddlers, flutists, and singers will present a program of traditional Irish tunes and songs. This concert will take place in the spacious event tent at Gore Place. Tickets are $21. To order, visit goreplace.org. The concert will take place under the spacious Century Tent at Gore Place, so dress for the weather.

Entertainment

Watertown Artists Teaching Watercolor Classes

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“Florida Flower,” a watercolor by Watertown’s Audrey Childs. Watertown’s Audrey Childs will host a series of classes on a variety of methods used in watercolor painting. She sent out the following information:

Students will learn how to use and control their paints effectively. Methods will include using a dry brush and what effects a paper towel and a porous sponge can create.  The class is designed to help the student gain confidence with the medium.  Beginners will Learn the fundamental techniques of watercolor. Intermediate students will have new challenges with an emphasis on exploring techniques.

Entertainment

Photographer’s Images from Afghanistan in 1976 to be Displayed at Watertown Library

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“Father & Daughter, Afghanistan, 1976.” by Joseph Flack Weiler, is one of the images that will be on display at the Watertown Library. “Faces of Afghanistan, 1976,” which showcases the photography of Watertown resident Joseph Flack Weiler, will be on show at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St., from Oct. 2 to 30, 2022. Weiler sent out the following information about the exhibit:

I used 35mm Nikon-F cameras with Kodak Tri-X film.