Watertown Ceramic Studio Holding Holiday Pottery Sale

Watertown ceramic studio Indigo Fire will host the Fall into Winter Holiday Sale. Indigo Fire Watertown will be hosting a pottery sale on Sunday, Nov. 20th from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at 79R Grove St., Watertown. Forty potters, will be selling lots of pots and more. The event is open to the public and admission is free.

Tickets on Sale for Mount Auburn Cemetery’s Winter Lights Show

A screenshot from a video showing the lights show at Mount Auburn Cemetery in 2021. The following announcement was provided by the Mount Auburn Cemetery:

Mount Auburn Cemetery announced today that tickets are now on sale for this year’s SOLSTICE: Reflections on Winter Light event, created by MASARY Studios. The annual event at the active cemetery and historic urban green space takes guests on an outdoor journey through large-scale light and sound artworks and an indoor experience with live music and candle lighting. The event starts on December 10 and will run through December 21, 2022, at Mount Auburn Cemetery. Designed to evoke awe and contemplation, the exhibit invites guests to walk through the light-filled landscape and chapels, explore the winter solstice atmosphere, and reflect on moments of change as the year ends and a new cycle begins.

Final Justice & Faith Movie Screening and Discussion This Weekend

The following announcement was provided by the Church of the Good Shepherd:

“Mission: Joy– Finding Happiness in Troubled Times,” will be screened on Sunday, November 13 at 2 p.m. at the Watertown library. 

“Mission: Joy” is a portrait of the remarkable friendship between His Holiness the Dalai Lama and South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, on their last visit before the Archbishop’s death. Although they both lived through extreme hardship, the film depicts how the two Nobel Peace Prize Laureates continued to live with joy and model it for others. The Watertown Free Public Library is located at 123 Main Street. The film series will be held in the Watertown Savings Bank Meeting Room, which is wheelchair accessible.  

“Mission: Joy” is the final film in the fall series on Justice & Faith sponsored by the Church of the Good Shepherd, Watertown’s Episcopal parish.For more information, contact Beth at bethzwick02472@gmail.com.

Public Arts Committee Seeks Pieces for Sculpture Walk

The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Public Arts and Culture Committee:

The Watertown Public Arts and Culture Committee (PACC) is excited to Watertown’s first Community Sculpture Walk. The Community Sculpture Walk will exhibit public sculptures to enhance use of green space in Watertown, encourage public interaction with contemporary art, and create an annual exhibition opportunity for artists at all career stages working in a variety of mediums. 

The Sculpture Walk follows the Community Path from the Watertown Free Public Library Parking lot to Waverley Avenue. There are eight planned sites along the path for sculptures. In 2023, four sculptures will be selected, with four more selected in 2024, to fill all eight sites along the walk. Sculptures will be on loan from selected artists for two years.

Watertown Actress Stars in Tony-Winning Play “Torch Song”

Janis Hudson will appear in “The Good Deli” at the Boston Center for the Arts Plaza. The following announcement was provided by Moonbox Productions:

Watertown actor, Janis Greim Hudson, stars in Moonbox Productions upcoming production of Harvey Fierstein’s Tony-Award-winning play Torch Song, directed by Allison Olivia Choat. Torch Song opens Dec. 2 and runs through Dec. 23 at the BCA Calderwood Pavilion – Roberts Theater.

Winter Wonderland Dance Mini Sessions at Watertown Studio

The following announcement was provided by Move & Groove Watertown:

The weather outside is frightful…so come join our Winter Wonderland Mini-Session! We will bring the blizzard into the studio and stay warm all at the same time! During this mini-session, kids will create holiday cheer through Jazz and Musical Theater dance styles, wintery songs and create their very own sparkly snowflakes! At the end of this 6 week session, dancers will receive a special holiday sparkle to wear during their final performance for families! Spots are limited so make sure you sign up for our snowy Winter Wonderland today!

Watertown Public Arts & Culture Committee Seeks 2 Young Members

The following information was provided by the City of Watertown:

The city of Watertown’s new Public Art & Culture Committee needs two new young members. We’re looking for people between the age of 16 and 21 to help us develop new projects for the city. If you know anyone that might enjoy participating please forward this information. We meet monthly at City Hall or on Zoom. Visit our page on the city’s website to learn more.

Watertown Putting Together Veterans Day Tribute, See How You Can Contribute

The following information was provided by the Watertown Veterans Services Office:

Everyone knows a Veteran. Whether it’s your son, daughter, cousin, friend, or neighbor: everyone knows a Veteran. This year, Watertown Veterans’ Services is partnering with The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts to publicly display everyone’s support for the Veteran in your life. Between Nov. 2 and Nov.