Arts

Watertown Business Coalition Hosting Morning With the Arts Networking Event

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The Watertown Business Coalition invites the public to hear about what’s going on in the arts in the City, and do some networking. The WBC provided the following information:

When: Wednesday, April 13, at 8:30am

Where: Mosesian Center for the Arts

What: Join us for our next IN-PERSON Coffee Connect where you will have the chance to see old friends and meet new people from the business and arts community in Watertown, see the newly renovated MCA, and hear from MCA Executive Director Darren Farrington about the 2022 Calendar of Events at the MCA. ADDITIONALLY, our friend Liz Helfer (Watertown Public Arts & Culture Planner) and Kristen Kenny (Watertown Arts Market Chair) will speak on initiatives and opportunities coming to town including the next Watertown Arts Market in August at Arsenal Park! 

Refreshments to be provided by Danish Pastry House and Dunkin’/Riverside Management. Free Event RSVP NOW! 

Around Town

New Rep Theatre Reemerges from Break, Returns to the Stage With a New Focus

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Nine months after going on hiatus, New Repertory Theatre will return to the stage with a show that is part of the new focus of the Watertown-based theater company. New Rep’s We Are Storytellers series begins at the Mosesian Center for the Arts on Saturday, April 23. The two-show festival features the stories of people who have not always had a chance to be seen and heard on stage. This is part of the strategy that New Rep has adopted as it makes its return after the break. The Hiatus

When the COVID-19 Pandemic hit in March 2020, New Rep could not put on performances inside the Mosesian Center, but continued with a pair of virtual plays in 2020, and an outdoor, historical walking play on the grounds of the Arsenal on the Charles in 2021.

Entertainment

Watertown Gallery Hosting Show for Earth Day Focusing on Art of Protest

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Storefront Art ProjectsWorks being installed at Storefront Art Projects for the exhibit Earth Day 2022L Time to Panic! Storefront Art Projects in Watertown announced its latest exhibit opening on April 9. The gallery provided the following information:

The art of protest in the age of climate crisis curated by Niels Burger and Kevin Shanahan at Storefront Art Projects, 83 Spring St., Watertown, MA, April 9 to April 30, Opening Saturday, April 9, 1-4 p.m.

Hours: Thursdays and Saturdays 1-4 p.m. (closed April 16) and by appointment  

Extinction Rebellion(XR) https://rebellion.global is a global environmental movement with a brand. They draw attention to the climate crisis, climate justice and ecological collapse through public acts of civil disobedience. XR uses specific colors, fonts and symbols in many different ways to creatively get the message across: Time is running out on us, mass extinction looms.

This exhibit features posters, banners and symbols from public demonstrations by activist artists and groups.

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YardArt 2022 is Here, Join a Walking Tour of the Exhibits

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The Deluxe Town Diner is taking part in YardArt 2022. The following information was provided by YardArt:

The YardArt 2022 exhibition is now open for viewing! Beginning March 4, neighbors throughout Watertown are displaying a variety of artful projects on their front yards and porches. Take a walk, ride a bike with friends, or stroll with family to see some of the ‘homegrown creativity’ in Watertown. The citywide exhibit runs through April 3rd.

Entertainment

Watertown Artist’s Exhibit “When We Are Silent” Showing in Needham

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Pieces from Watertown artist Ruth Henry’s show “When We Are Silent.” The following announcement was provided by the exhibit organizers:

When We Are Silent is a new solo exhibition by artist Ruth K. Henry on view at the Gorse Mill Gallery (31 Thorpe Road, Needham MA) from March 7th, 2022 to March 26th, 2022. Opening reception will be held on Saturday, March 12th from 6-9 pm. Masks are required. Food and drinks will be available outdoors.

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Innovative Cellist Performing in Online Concert Hosted by Armenian Museum

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Hal MasonbergCellist Artyom Manukyan’s electro-jazz quartet will be streamed by the Armenian Museum of America in Watertown for its Online Concert on Feb. 27. The following information comes from the Armenian Museum of America:

The Armenian Museum of America recently announced its Ninth Online Concert featuring an exclusive performance by the Artyom Manukyan Quartet. This Armenia-based electro-jazz ensemble features Arman Mnatsakanyan (drums), Arman Peshtmaljyan (keyboards), Karen Mamikonyan (keyboards), and Artyom Manukyan (cello). The concert will be shown online on Sunday, Feb.

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YardArt: Townwide Outdoor Art Exhibition Returns to Watertown

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City of WatertownYardArt is back in 2022. Watertown residents can display their art and get on the official map. Watertown residents can tap their creative side and beat the winter blues by participating in YardArt 2022. The second annual outdoor art exhibition begins Friday March 4 and runs through April 3. Entry is free, but participants must register to get onto the YardArt website and onto the official map, said Liz Helfer, the City’s Public Arts & Culture Planner.

Entertainment

Improv Group Brings Star Wars Parody to Mosesian Center for the Arts

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

On February 25 through 27, Boston’s best comedy club, Improv Asylum, landspeeds from its performance space in Boston’s North End to a theater not so far, far away. Known for its mix of improv and sketch comedy, the stellar group of comedians will premiere its newest show at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown. Taylor, The Next Jedi: An Improvised Star Wars Parody is a fun-filled interactive show where the audience shapes the newest legendary story inspired by our favorite interstellar characters. Each show is driven by audience suggestions, and the star of the show, “Taylor, the Next Jedi,” is picked from the audience. Lightsaber fights, stormtroopers, and of course a Dark Lord (also an audience member) make this immersive and interactive show perfect for Star Wars lovers young and old.