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October Newsletter

2010-10-08T15:48:00.000-04:00

Watertown's Arsenal Mall prepares for historic exhibit

2010-08-31T13:06:00.001-04:00

Watertown's Arsenal Mall prepares for historic exhibit Watertown's Arsenal Mall prepares for historic exhibit Zoom Photos Photo courtesy of Bob Erickson This undated postcard shows the way the Watertown Arsenal used to look. By Jeremy C. Fox Wicked Local Watertown Posted Aug 29, 2010 @ 03:41 PM Last update Aug 29, 2010 @ 11:30 PM WATERTOWN — The Arsenal Mall will soon be offering a dose of history along with its shopping experience, as it opens its “Watertown Arsenal Through the Years” exhibit. The project, a collaboration between the mall, the Historical Society of Watertown and the Arsenal Center for the Arts, will incorporate historic photographs and artifacts from the arsenal, displayed in a series of glass cases throughout the mall. The objects and photos have been compiled from the Historical Society, the Watertown Public Library, the National Archives, the Library of Congress and other sources. Lauren Higginson, marketing director for the Arsenal Mall, said the exhibit will trace the changes that the arsenal area has seen over its long history. “It’s going to be a then-and-now type of exhibit where you’ll be able to see images and information from the Civil War era, when it was originally built, through today,” Higginson said. The exhibit will officially open with a walking tour at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11. The tour will begin at the mall, continue through the Harvard Vanguard and Arsenal on the Charles areas and conclude at the Arsenal Center for the Arts.

COMMANDER’S MANSION, 5th ANNUAL WEDDING FAIRE

2010-02-25T10:21:00.000-05:00

COMMANDER’S MANSION ... 5TH ANNUAL WEDDING FAIRE Plan the details of your event in one weekend! Meet with Boston’s top industry professionals; caterers, florists, photographers, bakeries, entertainment, transportation and more. Sample delicious treats, check out the strolling fashion show and enter to win some amazing prizes! PLEASE JOIN US date: Saturday, March 6th & Sunday, March 7th different vendors are showcased each day time: 1pm to 4pm place: Commander’s Mansion 440 Talcott Ave Watertown, MA www.CommandersMansion.com rsvp $5.00 per person – ticket is good all weekend 617.926.7755 / info@commandersmansion.com

BOSTON CHARTER DAY 2009

2009-08-18T18:46:00.001-04:00

Each year The Partnership of the Historic Bostons and participating organizations celebrate the 1630 naming of Boston by John Winthrop and his band of Puritans with four days of lectures, discussions, presentations and tours designed around a relevant theme. This year the theme is Breaking Away: Evolution of Governance in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The programs are being presented in conjunction with the Dorchester Historical Society and the Historical Society of Watertown. The inclusion of these organizations is particularly appropriate since Boston, Dorchester and Watertown were all named on September 7, 1630 as the first Massachusetts Bay towns to be named. click title to get weblink to printable brochure Programming will take place in Boston and Dorchester on Thursday, September 10, Friday, September 11, and Sunday, September 13. Download the brochure for a listing of the programs for all four days. Programming will take place in Watertown on Saturday, September 12. Saturday, September 12: Early Watertown. The Historical Society of Watertown. 10:00 a.m. – Walking Tour from the Old Burial Ground and neighborhood led by Clare Murphy, Watertown Historian/ Genealogist. Starting from the Old Burial Ground, corner of Mt. Auburn (Route 16) and Arlington Streets, Watertown. 1:00 p.m. Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main Street (Route 20), Watertown. Early Town Governance: Boston, Dorchester, Watertown. Boston: Professor Robert J. Alison, Suffolk University, Dorchester: Mr. Earl Taylor, President, Dorchester Historical Society Watertown: The Reverend Mark Harris, First Parish, Watertown. A panel discussion regarding the early governance of these three towns. 3:00 p.m. – Walking Tour of various historic sites near Watertown Square led by Pam Pinsky, Former Vice President, Historical Society of Watertown. Starting at Watertown Free Public Library. The programs offered these four days are free and open to the public. For further information call Joyce at 781-899-7239.

It motivated me..........................

2009-04-19T15:21:00.003-04:00

Here's some T-Shirt Artwork and a great website!

Watertown Art Association April Meeting

2009-04-11T17:05:00.005-04:00

Watertown Art Association's April Program is... ... at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main Street. It will be held in the Meeting Room starting at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 14th. Dan Saccardo of Superior Giclée talks about the process of making archival inkjet prints, used for fine art reproductions and computer-generated art. Landscape oil painting by Gene Mackles, Watertown, MA and reproduced by Superior Giclee on matte canvas. © Daniel Saccardo Refreshments will follow the meeting. Bring a Friend!!!

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

2008-07-02T20:13:00.000-04:00

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE FIRST PROCLAIMED IN WATERTOWN 18 JULY 1776 Watertown, 18 July 1776 - A copy of the Declaration of Independence, having been sent by John Hancock from Philadelphia, is proclaimed to the populace from a window of the Council Chamber followed by rousing cheers and hearty toasts. “We like it well,” observed Ambrose Var, delegate from the Mikmaq of Nova Scotia in town to negotiate a treaty of alliance with the new United States. Watertown, 18 July 2008 - Now that the Historical Society of Watertown has succeeded in the restoration of the Edmund Fowle House, once the seat of Massachusetts’s executive branch at the beginning of the Revolutionary War, the Declaration of Independence will once again be read from a window of the newly re-discovered Council Chamber. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 Friday the 18th of July in front of the Fowle House, 28 Marshall St. Watertown. Local colonial re-enactors and Native American guests will be on hand and the public is welcome to attend this anniversary of Watertown’s first Independence Day. Light refreshments will follow the ceremony plus a look at the Council Chamber (as long as daylight lasts).

Update

2008-04-30T17:26:00.000-04:00

May Public Program & Annual Meeting THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WATERTOWN INVITES YOU TO THEIR MAY 2008 PUBLIC PROGRAM AND ANNUAL MEETING  You’re invited to the annual meeting, election of officers and May public pro¬gram of the Historical Society of Watertown, on Sunday May 4, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. with the public program to follow at 2:20 This event will take place in the Watertown Savings Bank Meeting Room at the Watertown Free Public Library 123 Main Street, Watertown. Attention!!! April 30th Update!!! Dan & Judy have caught the flu and will postpone their presentation. Robert A. Childs will give a slideshow and talk about the Edmund Fowle House Preservation project instead. Thank you for your understanding!

An Invitation of Historic Importance

2008-04-23T17:32:00.003-04:00

Edmund Fowle House OPEN HOUSE Saturday, May 17, 2008 12noon ~ 3pm Ribbon Cutting Senator Steven A. Tolman Light Refreshments Sponsored by Tables of Content Caterers Edmund Fowle House 28 Marshall Street Watertown, MA 617.923.6067 The Edmund Fowle House is available for small group rentals of up to 60 guests. The house boasts a unique historic setting for your next social or corporate event. Weather permitting the back garden makes an ideal backdrop for your festivities. Please join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony with Senator Steven A. Tolman, light refreshments sponsored by Tables of Content Caterers, historical re-enactors, raffle prizes and live music. Please RSVP to Joyce Kelly 1-781-899-7239 joycekel@aol.com

Historical Society's March Public Program

2008-02-26T16:54:00.001-05:00

THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WATERTOWN INVITES YOU TO THEIR MARCH 2008 PUBLIC PROGRAM “It was a dark and stormy night…” So begins the 1830 Bulwer-Lytton novel, “Paul Clifford.” 50 years earlier it was a dark, if not stormy, midday in parts of New England as a mysterious pall fell over our region on the late morn-ing of May 19th, 1780. Candles were brought out at lunchtime and churches filled as many New Englanders thought that the Day of Judgement had arrived. Was it retribution for the disruptions of the American Revolution – rag-ing at the time of the darkening? Some Tories thought so. Was it a natural me-teorological phenomenon, explicable in the terms of modern science? You can be the judge when you join the Historical Society of Watertown and historical weather researcher John Horrigan for a presentation about “New England's Dark Day.” Mr. Horrigan offer his own speculations, reading from journals and accounts of the day and relaying other accounts of dark days in America’s History. Join us in the Watertown Savings Bank Room at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main Street, on Thursday, March 20th at 7:00 PM.  Light refreshments will be offered before and after the program. The program is free and open to the public. For further information call Joyce at 781-899-7239.

WAA - October Meeting

2007-10-08T17:46:00.000-04:00

Watertown Art Association www.WatertownArts.info www.WatertownArt.org October Meeting Julie Blanchard will be demonstrating a watercolor painting! The Meeting will be at the Watertown Free Public Library - WSB Meeting Room and starts at 7 PM Sharp!!! JULIE BLANCHARD-WATERCOLOR Julie Blanchard attended Emmanuel College, Boston Ma, graduating as an art major in 1967 and began teaching art in the Waltham Public Schools. After eighteen years teaching art from elementary to high school level classes, Blanchard became the Director of Art for the public schools in 1985. She continued to do her own painting on weekends, school vacations and in the summers. Many of those summers were spent on Cape Cod. In 1998 she became a full time resident of Dennis, commuting for the next five years to Waltham and seriously thinking about early retirement to paint full time. Working in watercolor on the spot, outdoors, in every kind of weather became a regular part of the schedule. Using strong color and a variety of techniques to capture the mood and feeling of the day, Blanchard allows nature to take a hand in the completed work. Whether it is sand and bugs or ice crystals in winter she makes use of the environment to help capture the moment. Since retiring in 2003, she has traveled and painted in Ireland, and Italy and is currently planning a trip to the Greek Isles this spring. Blanchard is an artist member of the Cape Cod Art Association, the South Shore Art Center and regularly exhibits throughout New England. Her watercolor paintings are in private collections in Arizona, California, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Idaho and Virginia. Her work can also be seen at the Depot Square Gallery, Lexington MA. click links below for more info & artwork... Julie at the Depot Square Gallery Cape Cod Art Association - Julie's artwork Refreshments will be available after the watercolor demonstration. This program is made possible by a grant from the O'Neill / Harvard Community Enrichment Fund. The meetings are free for everyone, to learn and enjoy the fellowship of artists and patrons alike. Please mark your calendar and invite a friend or two!

Greater Boston Intergenerational Chorus (GBIC)

2007-10-07T01:06:00.000-04:00

Joann Hammil leads some of the GBIC members in song at the Watertown Cultural Council's "Arts Meet" in the Arsenal Arts Center on September 10, 2007.

Yard Signage for Campaign 2007

2007-10-06T20:27:00.000-04:00

This could be a very small "Lawn Sign" (8 1/2"x11") or a very large "Bumper Sticker!" Anybody from Watertown want to display one? Go to www.KarlNeugebauer.info

Watertown Art Association October Meeting

2007-09-30T14:56:00.000-04:00

Watertown Art Association http://www.watertownart.org/ October Meeting Julie Blanchard will be demonstrating a watercolor painting! The Meeting will be at the Watertown Free Public Library - WSB Meeting Room and starts at 7 PM Sharp!!! JULIE BLANCHARD-WATERCOLOR Julie Blanchard attended Emmanuel College, Boston Ma, graduating as an art major in 1967 and began teaching art in the Waltham Public Schools. After eighteen years teaching art from elementary to high school level classes, Blanchard became the Director of Art for the public schools in 1985. She continued to do her own painting on weekends, school vacations and in the summers. Many of those summers were spent on Cape Cod. In 1998 she became a full time resident of Dennis, commuting for the next five years to Waltham and seriously thinking about early retirement to paint full time. Working in watercolor on the spot, outdoors, in every kind of weather became a regular part of the schedule. Using strong color and a variety of techniques to capture the mood and feeling of the day, Blanchard allows nature to take a hand in the completed work. Whether it is sand and bugs or ice crystals in winter she makes use of the environment to help capture the moment. Since retiring in 2003, she has traveled and painted in Ireland, and Italy and is currently planning a trip to the Greek Isles this spring. Blanchard is an artist member of the Cape Cod Art Association, the South Shore Art Center and regularly exhibits throughout New England. Her watercolor paintings are in private collections in Arizona, California, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Idaho and Virginia. Her work can also be seen at the Depot Square Gallery, Lexington MA. click links below for more info & artwork... Julie at the Depot Square Gallery Cape Cod Art Association - Julie's artwork

HSW Sept 13th Program

2007-09-04T20:06:00.000-04:00

Come and learn about the Edmund Fowle House, 28 Marshall Street, Watertown! We will view and talk about the restoration and preservation project. Andy Ladygo, our Achitectural Conservator, talks about the discoveries uncovered in the Edmund Fowle House. Also, the dendrochronology process and report will be discussed. Members of the Building Restoration Committee (BRC) will be on hand to answer questions and explain the effort in undertaking a complete preservation of this historic home of the late 1700's. This program is at the Watertown Free Public Library's WSB meeting room, starts at 7:00 PM, on Thursday, September 13, 2007. It is open to the public and refreshments will be available. There is no cost to attend and there is no need to rsvp, so please bring a friend and consider becoming a member of the Historical Society of Watertown.

Nomination Papers

2007-07-01T14:40:00.000-04:00

Nomination Papers Hello fellow Citizens & Residents of Watertown!

If you can spare a few seconds, Please consider signing my Nomination Papers for Councilor at Large. My name is Karl H. Neugebauer and I currently reside at 7 Bromfield Street. I have lived and worked in Watertown for close to twenty years. I am an active volunteer with several non-profits and currently the president of the Historical Society of Watertown. I believe the people of Watertown deserve choices to which their votes will make a difference at the polls. I stand ready to offer changes for quality of life issues concerning pedestrians and the bicycling community. Public safety, education, accessibility and common sense will shape my direction with your concerns being first and foremost. Please sign my papers to get my name on the ballot and after the debates,

consider voting for me, so we can effect positive changes for our town.

Thank You!

Watertown Historical Bicycle Tour

2007-05-29T05:45:00.000-04:00

On Saturday, June 23, at 10 AM, join with area cyclists and history enthusiasts for a Bike Tour of Historic Watertown, sponsored jointly by the Historical Society of Watertown and the Watertown Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee. The theme of this ride is the Charles River and its role in Watertown's history. Come out for a pleasant bike ride and learn some local history at the same time. The ride is approximately six miles in length, with ten stops along the route where a member of the Historical Society will provide commentary. The expected duration is approximately two hours. All riders must wear helmets. Children under 12 years old must be in a child seat or trailer bike. The Watertown Police Department will be assisting with traffic. A limited number of water bottles will be provided as available. The rain date is Sunday, June 24, 10 AM. If the weather is inclement on Saturday, visit http://watertownbikeped.org for the latest information. Send inquiries to watertown.bikeped@gmail.com. The Bicycle Tour starts at.... in the parking lot of the Watertown Senior Center on Marshall Street, opposite the Edmund Fowle House, 28 Marshall Street

Historical Program at the Library

2007-05-24T17:29:00.001-04:00

THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WATERTOWN INVITES YOU TO A MAY EVENT J. Leon Poirier will give a presentation on “Instruments of 15th - 18th Century Navigators” on Thursday, May 24, 2007 in the Watertown Savings Bank Meeting Room at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main Street at 7:00 P.M. Successful marine navigation has transformed our world and remains an important means of trade and travel today. From early civilizations using only oar-power to today’s super sized ships with modern propulsion and electronic positioning systems, all mariners have relied on some sort of navigational skill. The 15th - 18th century navigators were unable to determine longitude but did have instruments to determine their latitude. Still, during this period there were hundreds of transatlantic crossings, several circumnavigations of the world, voyages down the west coast of Africa to India and Indonesia, explorations of South America, and searches for a northwest passage. The instruments these early navigators used included devices such as the Kamal, Quadrant, Astrolabe, Cross Staff, Back Staff, as well as the Nocturnal, an instrument used to tell time at night. This talk describes the history and evolution of these instruments including their theory of operation and a demonstration of their use. At the end of the talk, the audience is free to share the experience of these brave explorers and try these instruments themselves using a light source set up to simulate the Sun. J. Leon Poirier is a member and Past Commander of the Nobscot Sail and Power Squadron, a unit of the safe boating education non-profit group, the United States Power Squadrons (USPS.) He has attained status of Senior Navigator, the highest academic achievement rank within USPS. Leon has a Master’s Degree in Electronic Engineering and a Doctorate in Physics. He has taught university level courses as well as USPS courses to members and to the public. Refreshments will be served For more information, please call Joyce at 781-899-7239 All meetings are free and open to the public

Walking Tour Sat March 24th @ 2 PM

2007-03-17T12:00:00.000-04:00

Architectural Walking Tour March 24th, 2 pm Join Watertown Walks for a “Watertown Architectural Tour”. Watertown Walks sponsors monthly group walks to promote walking for fun, fitness and a healthier community. On this month’s walk we will explore the neighborhoods of Watertown to learn about the different styles of architecture represented in the homes in the area near Mount Auburn Street, Russell Avenue and Garfield Street. Mary Spiers from the Watertown Historical Society will be our guide. The walk will be on Saturday, March 24th. Meet at the Senior Center parking lot on Marshall Street at 2:00 PM. New participants joining this Watertown Walks event will receive a pedometer and information about how to increase physical activity in your daily life. For additional information: 617-926-0726, walking@watertowncitizens.org

WAA March 13th meeting

2007-03-12T05:19:00.000-04:00

Watertown Art Association's Newsletter for March Click image and it may enlarge itself to be able to read the fine print...

Historical Society Program

2007-02-19T20:06:00.000-05:00

This program is free & open to the public. For more info visit- www.HistoricWatertown.org and click on February Program

WAA Meeting-Tuesday, Feb 13, 2007

2007-02-13T05:59:00.000-05:00

Newton Artist, Jennifer Maestre will present a unique sculptural program at the Brigham House, 341 Mt. Auburn Street at 7:30 PM. Inspired with the form and function of the sea urchin, Jennifer's sculptures are created using sharpened pencil scraps and sewn together to create flexible forms with an interesting pointy texture. Jennifer will show some slides of her contemporary sculpture work, and demonstrate her working technique. This event promises to be an interesting and entertaining exhibition for all. Bring a friend - as always, the meetings of the Watertown Art Association(WAA) are free and open to the public. Refreshments will follow the meeting. (above info provided by Dawn Scaltreto)

Quote of the Day!

2007-02-08T17:31:00.000-05:00

I work in whatever medium likes me at the moment. Marc Chagall

Historical Society Public Program - Feb 22nd

2007-01-27T14:46:00.000-05:00

Watertown Art Associatiom January 9th Meeting

2007-01-03T06:09:00.000-05:00

Maxfield Parrish Slideshow January 9Submitted by Descal on Tue, 01/02/2007 - 10:51am. Around Town Arts The Watertown Art Association presents "Dreaming in Blue - A Maxfield Parrish Slideshow with Dawn ScaltretoJoin us on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 7:30 pm at the Brigham House, 341 Mount Auburn St., Watertown for Dreaming in Shades of Blue—The Art of Maxfield Parrish, a multi-media slideshow by Dawn Evans Scaltreto.Maxfield Parrish (1870—1966) was one of the best loved artists of the 20th century. His glowing, luminous colors draw the viewer into the scenes of tranquil fantasy he is best known for. A prolific artist, his career spanned 68 years. His painting “Daybreak,” above, right, is the most reproduced piece of artwork in American history, and it is estimated that in one of four American homes in the 1920’s, a Maxfield Parrish reproduction was hanging on the walls. His work adorned hundreds of magazine covers in the first half of the century—Life, Colliers, Harper’s Bazaar, Ladies Home Journal and others. He was chosen to illustrate books by L. Frank Baum, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith Wharton and Kenneth Grahame, and his illustrated classics “The Arabian Nights” and “The Knave of Hearts” are among the best loved books of childhood. Advertisers clamored for his work, and Edison Mazda (precursor to General Electric), Fiske Tires, Jell-O, Ferry Seed, Djer-Kiss Perfume and countless other ads were illustrated by Parrish.As well known as his work was, the artist himself remained a mystery. He described himself as “hopelessly commonplace”, yet he hob-knobbed with the who’s who of American high society and the arts. He attended art classes at Drexel Institute of Arts and Sciences with illustrator Howard Pyle, where he met his future wife, Lydia Austin (1872—1953). Their marriage produced four children. Their magnificent home, “The Oaks” in the Cornish, New Hampshire countryside was designed and built by Parrish himself. He built a spacious artist studio next to the house.One of the first artists to use photography in the composition and creation of his work, he liberally employed the use of models for his paintings. A willowy and beautiful young woman, Sue Lewin, appears in many of his paintings. She maintained a discrete relationship with the artist for 55 years, though both artist and model denied impropriety.Parrish achieved the fame and success that allowed him to stop painting “girls on rocks” and paint his passion, landscapes. In 1936, he painted his last human figure, pursuing his landscapes until 1961, when frail health and shaking hands forced him to stop painting for good. He died peacefully in 1966 in his studio at The Oaks.His elaborate glazing techniques, use of Dynamic Proportion in composing his work and use of reference materials will be discussed.Bring a friend and spread the word—this meeting is free and open to the public. Refreshments will follow the meeting.

Watertown Art Association Holiday Party

2006-11-19T19:22:00.000-05:00

WAA Holiday Party at Verona RestaurantBuongiorno! The Verona Restaurant is the location for holiday fun WAA style on Tuesday, December 5. A private room with a cash bar located in the room with a luscious buffet of Italian specialties awaits WAA members and their friends and families. Join us for this evening of food, fun and fabulous prizes and surprises. The menu offers Verona’s famous Italian delicacies—begin with a tossed garden salad, and baked home-made lasagna. Try the chicken marsala, broiled salmon, and roast rump of steer beef with Delmonico potatoes and Italian green beans. Dinner wouldn’t be complete without chocolate mousse. Of course, coffee, tea, bread and butter are gratis. Soft drinks and more spirited offerings are available at the cash bar in our private room. (Menu subject to change.)The amazing dinner is only part of the fun. One lucky partygoer will leave with an autographed copy of Bonnie Frederico’s Fresh and Easy Watercolors for Beginners! The raffle is free, and so is a little gift for everyone, courtesy of the WAA. You don’t have to be Italiano to enjoy the music for the evening, but be prepared to sing along with a few festive Christmas favorites.Come casual or dressed festive, and join us for this wonderful event, Tuesday, December 5, 7 pm at the Verona, 18 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown Square. Park in the CVS lot and enter through the wrought iron gates on Spring Street. For questions, contact Dawn Scaltreto, 617-924-5170. Reservations are $15 per person and must be made by November 22. You do not need to be a member of the association to attend. *IMPORTANT INFO!*There is no December meeting or newsletter of the Watertown Art Association.

Watertown Art Association Monthly Meeting Nov 14th & MORE!!!

2006-11-06T16:56:00.000-05:00

Betty Bothereau of L'Attitude Gallery Visits Watertown Art AssociationThe Watertown Art Association presents Newbury Street gallery owner, Betty Bothereau on Tuesday, November 14, 7:30 pm at the Brigham House, 341 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown. Betty will discuss the best ways for artists to professionally present their work and get it shown in galleries and juried exhibitions.Many artists are capable of producing fine artwork the quality and caliber of which they see on display in professional exhibitions and galleries. Yet getting your art in the door can be a mystifying process. Betty’s many years of experience as a gallery owner, curator and corporate art consultant gives her the insight to help emerging artists understand the complexities of approaching galleries and getting your work noticed.The professional presentation of your portfolio will be a key topic, what work to include and what not to include. Betty will help artists understand how a professional personal appearance, ability to communicate effectively and following through on phone calls and e-mail are just as important as the artist’s work when “selling it” to art professionals. She will talk about creating promotional materials like business cards, artist statements, biographies, slides and cover letters, and will also touch on alternatives to the traditional gallery mainstream—selling and showing your work through the internet, getting attention in local and national art societies and associations, and building an art career on your own terms.Betty Bothereau is the owner and curator of Newbury Street’s famed L’Attitude Gallery and a professional corporate art consultant and buyer.This meeting is free and open to the public. Refreshments will follow the meeting, so bring a friend and enjoy! Visit L'Attitude Gallery online at http://www.lattitudegallery.com/WAA Holiday Party at Verona RestaurantBuongiorno! The Verona Restaurant is the location for holiday fun WAA style on Tuesday, December 5. A private room with a cash bar located in the room with a luscious buffet of Italian specialties awaits WAA members and their friends and families. Join us for this evening of food, fun and fabulous prizes and surprises. The menu offers Verona’s famous Italian delicacies—begin with a tossed garden salad, and baked home-made lasagna. Try the chicken marsala, broiled salmon, and roast rump of steer beef with Delmonico potatoes and Italian green beans. Dinner wouldn’t be complete without chocolate mousse. Of course, coffee, tea, bread and butter are gratis. Soft drinks and more spirited offerings are available at the cash bar in our private room. (Menu subject to change.)The amazing dinner is only part of the fun. One lucky partygoer will leave with an autographed copy of Bonnie Frederico’s Fresh and Easy Watercolors for Beginners! The raffle is free, and so is a little gift for everyone, courtesy of the WAA. You don’t have to be Italiano to enjoy the music for the evening, but be prepared to sing along with a few festive Christmas favorites.Come casual or dressed festive, and join us for this wonderful event, Tuesday, December 5, 7 pm at the Verona, 18 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown Square. Park in the CVS lot and enter through the wrought iron gates on Spring Street. For questions, contact Dawn Scaltreto, 617-924-5170. Reservations are $15 per person and must be made by November 22. You do not need to be a member of the association to attend. *IMPORTANT INFO!*There is no December meeting or newsletter of the Watertown Art Association. Artists wishing to exhibit in the spring members exhibition must pay their dues by December 31!WAA Calendar UpdateNovember: Brigham House Gallery features the work of Sister Christine Cottuli. Opening Reception November 11, 1 to 3 pm. December: Brigham House Gallery features the artwork of the residents of Brigham House. There will be an opening Reception December 9, 1 to 3 pm, and members of the association are asked to bring some refreshment items for this event.Artists interested in exhibiting at the Brigham House Gallery in upcoming months can contact Dawn Scaltreto at 617-924-5170 Discounts on Art Supplies and MoreDid you know that showing your WAA membership card at Playtime Art and Crafts, 283 Broadway in Arlington will get you a 10% discount on art supplies? Nickerson and Hills at 917 Main Street in Waltham offers the same discount. A. C. Moore offers a weekly coupon of 40% discount or more off a single item you can print from your home computer plus details on all their great in store discounts by signing up at http://www.acmoore.com/. Sign up at http://www.michaels.com/ to receive Michael’s online flyer. Discount online art suppliers include:http://www.jerryscatalog.com/ http://www.aswexpress.com/ http://www.cheapjoes.com/ http://www.dickblick.com/Member NewsWelcome to all of the newest members of the Watertown Art Association! Your membership, support, and participation keeps our organization vibrant and fresh. The December Shop at the Arsenal Center for the Arts will feature the fine arts and crafts of over 40 artists, including art by WAA members Mary-Beth Maisel, Carole Smith Berney, Mathilde Duffy, Janet Buck, and Dawn Scaltreto. The shop will open on November 18 and close on December 24, and the hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 12—8 pm. Drop by and purchase some rare and interesting holiday gifts! Several tie-in events will be included—the Arsenal Center Member’s Exhibition, caroling with the New Rep and Watertown Children’s Theatre cast of A Christmas Carol and more. Visit the website for more information http://www.arsenalarts.org/ Phyllis Miele was honored June 4 by the New England Wood Carver’s Association as their Carver of the Year. This accomplished wood carver is also a poet who has her works published in the NEWC “Spirit of Wood” newsletter and the Waltham/Watertown Shopper newspapers. Enjoy her poem:Along the New England highway in the fallIt’s poetry and song.Leaves have come full season into bloom,A blaze of color…. Triumph of GloryLike fireworks on the Fourth of JulyPhyllis MieleCindy Prevett asks members to drop by http://www.nutrosoda.com/ and vote for her t-shirt designs for a contest they are running. Her designs are Lizard, Heart, Mask and Birds under the name Cinzano21. She could win a trip to San Francisco or Aspen and a years worth of Nutrisoda! Good luck, Cindy!Valerie Spain’s artwork, The Embrace of All His Creation was accepted into the Cambridge Art Association Member’s Prize Show, October 10—November 1. This piece represents a new direction in Valerie’s work. Congratulations, Valerie! For weather advisories call 617-924-5170 regarding meeting cancellation.

A Thousand Words....

2006-11-03T19:14:00.000-05:00

" It is a great delight to dwell in a picture" D. H. Lawrence

Watertown Art Association Monthly Meeting Nov 14th

2006-11-02T17:54:00.000-05:00

The WAA program for November 14 is a lecture/talk with Betty Bothelo, owner of L'Attitude Gallery, Newbury Street, Boston. She will talk about how to get your artwork into the gallery. Meeting starts at 7:30 PM in the Brigham House, 341 Mt. Auburn Street in Watertown. Refreshements are available and the program is open to the public, so bring a friend. For more ino on the WAA, go to: www.WatertownArt.org or call Dawn at 617-924-5170.

Bonnie Frederico Paint along Demonstration

2006-10-03T19:12:00.000-04:00

The Watertown Art Association presents Bonnie Frederico, author of Fresh and Easy Watercolors for Beginners on Tuesday, October 10th from 7 to 9 PM at the Watertown Free Public Library in the Watertown Savings Bank Public Meeting Room, 123 Main Street. Bonnie will lead the group on an exciting exploration of a project from her book, the Autumn Leaf Pin. All supplies to make this whimsical art creation will be provided. Participants are asked to bring a small, sharp pair of scissors if they have them. The first meeting of our 2006-07 season starts with a bang at the newly renovated Watertown Public Library. The library was the original meeting and exhibition place for the Watertown Art Association back in 1952. Bonnie is a Certified Decorative Artist (CDA) from Grafton, MA. She has been an avid decorative painter since 1973. She began a career as a math teacher but soon established a business and began teaching painting. She is a Charter Member of the Yankee Heritage Tole Chapter and a member of the Society of Decorative Painters. She offers classes at her studio, the Sellar Shop. Her website is at www.sellarshop.com .

URL for the Historical Society

2006-07-13T06:17:00.000-04:00

Here it is the new address for the HSW!!! http://HistoricalSocietyofWatertown.org Please add this to your favorites, thanks........

Treaty Day Celebration & Pow Wow

2006-06-29T22:05:00.000-04:00

Hear Ye!....... Hear Ye!......... Hear Ye!............The Treay Day Celebration & Pow Wow is an event that honors the signing of the first in the Nation Treaty, signed just fifteen days after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. A treaty of friendship and alliance with our neighbors of the northern borders of what is now called, Maine. The Mi'kMaq Nation and St John's Tribes were asked by General George Washington to secure and protect our northern border from the British Army.Come and enjoy Colonial and Native American activities along with the reading of the Watertown Treaty. Sat & Sun, JULY 15 & 16th, 11am to 5pm. For more information call 617-923-6067...... Or visit website, http://mysite.verizon.net/vzepj3c6/

2006-06-22T13:39:00.000-04:00

"See deep enough and you see musically, the heart of nature being everywhere music, if you can only reach it." Thomas Carlyle

Quote of the Day, June 14, 2006

2006-06-14T17:28:00.000-04:00

"A vision is not a vision unless it says yes to some ideas and no to others"

Gifford Pinchot

Quote of the Day, May 27th, 2006

2006-05-27T19:50:00.000-04:00

"I am an artist. I am here to live out loud." Emile Zola

Watertown Art Association 2006 Annual Exhibit

2006-05-23T05:06:00.000-04:00

Watertown Art Association (WAA) June 4, 2006/Sunday Opening Reception 1 pm to 5 pm at the, Armenian Library & Museum of America (ALMA), 65 Main Street, 3rd Floor Gallery....................... Gallery Hours: Fridays & Sundays, 1 - 5 pm Thursdays, 6 - 9 pm Saturdays, 10 am - 2 pm Sundays, 10 am - 2 pm Through June 20th And on Tuesday, June 20th - 7 pm there will be a gallery talk with Exhibit Judge and Betty Bothereau of Newbury Street's L'Attitude Gallery. All WAA members, drop off artwork on Thursday, June 1st from 3:30 to 7:00 pm and PICK-UP is on June 20th after the Monthly meeting and Gallery talk at ALMA. For more info on the WAA go to: http://WatertownArt.org

Watertown Art Association, May 9, 7:30 pm

2006-05-04T05:51:00.000-04:00

The Ultimate Sports and Celebrity Cartoonist, Frankie Galasso

Nationally celebrated editorial and sports cartoonist, Frankie Galasso will join the Watertown Art Association on Tuesday, May 9, 7:30 pm at the Brigham House, 341 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown for an exciting demonstration of his celebrity and sports caricature drawing.

The Rhode Island artist’s work is featured in over 30 newspapers including The Boston Globe, The Berkshire Eagle, The Providence Journal, the L. A. Times and many other publications. He is the recipient of 2006 New England Press Association Awards for both Editorial and News Illustration, and his celebrated style has won him fans and followers around the globe. His sports cartoons are featured daily on major fan sites like Bostondirtdogs.com, Patsfans.com and on his own Frankgalasso.com site. A self-syndicated artist, he has been creating sports, celebrity and editorial cartoons professionally since 1987, and worked on staff at the Providence Journal from 1997—2002. He is one of the youngest and few remaining traditional sports cartoonists in the world, and was the youngest inductee into Cranston, Rhode Island Hall of Fame in 2003.

Frank will bring samples of his lithographs, editorial and sports cartoon samples, examples of his celebrity caricature work and news illustrations. He will share some entertaining stories of his experiences with local sports legends. Lucky attendees to the event will take home a limited edition Frank Galasso lithograph of “Icons of Boston” signed by the artist!

The event is free and open to the public. Bring a friend to enjoy this lively evening. Refreshments will be served following the meeting, which will be held in the recreation room on the first floor.

The Brigham House has generously provided a welcoming and beautiful space to enjoy the event. This beautiful assisted living facility is housed in the old East Junior High School, and has complete handicap accessibility, plenty of parking and is on Bus Route 71 between Harvard and Watertown Squares. Entrance is via the door on the right hand side of the building.

The Watertown Art Association is open to arts patrons and artists working in all media and at all levels of ability. Visit our Website at www.watertownart.org. The group holds an annual exhibit each spring, this year taking place in June at the Armenian Library and Museum of America. Dues are $15 annually, and help support a scholarship to a graduating Watertown High School student who will major in art. Programming is supported through a grant from the Harvard O’Neill Charity Trust.

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Daily Quote- May 1st, 2006 - Monday Monday

2006-05-01T08:20:00.000-04:00

"Color is my day-long obsession, joy and torment." Claude Monet (1840-1926)

Daily Quote - April 28th 2006 - Friday

2006-04-28T05:30:00.000-04:00

"A highbrow is the kind of person who looks at a sausage and thinks of Picasso." Sir A. P. Herbert (1890 - 1971)

Daily Quote - April 27th 2006 - Thursday

2006-04-26T21:54:00.000-04:00

"...art is a means of communication by which mind reaches out to mind across great gaps of space and time, as well as across death." Francis Hoyland, from a A Painter's Diary

Art Lovers Quotation of the Day...4-26-06/Wednesday

2006-04-26T21:40:00.000-04:00

"If your man says of some picture `Yes, but what does it mean?' ask him, and keep on asking him, what his carpet means, or the circular patterns on his rubber shoe-soles means. Make him lift up his foot and look at them." Stephen Potter (1900-1969), from One-upmanship

Daily Quote - April 25th 2006 - Tuesday

2006-04-25T14:00:00.000-04:00

"There's art in heart" Karl H. Neugebauer (1953 - )

Daily Quote - April 24th, 2006

2006-04-24T05:10:00.002-04:00

"I hope with all my heart that there will be painting in heaven." Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875)

Art Lovers Quotation of the Day...April 23rd / Sunday

2006-04-21T18:43:00.000-04:00

"When it is dark, it seems to me as if I were dying, and I can't think any more." Claude Monet (1840-1926)

Daily Quote- April 22nd, 2006 / Saturday

2006-04-21T18:30:00.000-04:00

"The purest and most thoughtful minds are those which love colour the most." John Ruskin (1819-1900) from - The Stones of Venice -

Art Lovers Quotation of the Day...April 21st

2006-04-21T06:05:00.000-04:00

"For sheer excitement you can keep movie premieres and roller-coasters. An empty white canvas waiting to be filled. That's the thing." Pam Brown, b.1928

Daily Quote- April 20th, 2006

2006-04-20T06:02:00.000-04:00

"Art happens - no hovel is safe from it, no prince may depend on it, the vastest intelligence cannot bring it about." James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903)

Art Lovers Quotation of the Day...April 19th

2006-04-19T05:21:00.000-04:00

"Every artist dips his brush into his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures." Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887)

Daily Quote- April 18, 2006

2006-04-18T06:25:00.000-04:00

"Creativity is a celebration of life - my celebration of life. It is a bold statement: I am here! I love life! I love me! I can be anything! I can do anything!" Joseph Zinker

Daily Quote - April 17th, 2006

2006-04-17T07:04:00.000-04:00

"Art is the unceasing effort to compete with the beauty of flowers - and never succeeding." Marc Chagall (1889-1985)

Art Lovers Quotation of the Day...

2006-04-15T17:22:00.000-04:00

"Art's a staple. Like bread or wine or a warm coat in winter. Those who think it is a luxury have only a fragment of a mind. Man's spirit grows hungry for art in the same way his stomach growls for food....." Irving Stone

Watertown Art Association Monthly Meeting

2006-04-03T18:43:00.000-04:00

John Montiero Demonstrates Scratchboard Techniques John will join the Watertown Art Association on Tuesday night on April 11, 7:30 pm at the Brigham House, 341 Mount Auburn Street, for an exploration of the unusual medium of scratchboard. Using a sharpened stylus, the scratchboard artist begins with a black, india ink coated surface, and gradually etches away the light areas of the image, in a way, building a graphic image in reverse. John Montiero's mastery of the craft is astonishing-- his carefully structured linework gives the viewer a full range of value. The sense of detail achieved is remarkable-- the texture in a bunch of grapes or reflections in metallic surfaces emit a film noir essence. He uses brilliant Luma dyes to tint the scratchboard. John will demonstrate his working techniques on an artwork in progress. Learn his materials, methods of working and line technique in a unique "artwork in the round" setting that will enable viewers to get close enough to see inside the artist's head. John Monteiro was born in Boston in 1943. Recognizing early on that John was a gifted artist, his family provided him with materials to express himself—which he did almost every waking minute. His love and firm conviction for accuracy and detail is evident in his tediously etched scratchboard and watercolor paintings. He tends to gravitate to landscapes, seascapes, underwater scenes, as well as waterfowl and land animals. His work has achieved many awards and distinctions, including the Allied Artist of America/ Salmagundi Club Award for Graphics in 2003, the 1991 Hatch Awards, solo and group exhibitions, and inclusion in the fine art collections of corporate and private collectors. The event is free and open to the public. Bring a friend to enjoy this lively evening. Refreshments will be served following the meeting, which will be held in the recreation room on the first floor. The Brigham House has generously provided a welcoming and beautiful space to enjoy the event. This beautiful assisted living facility is housed in the old East Junior High School, and has complete handicap accessibility, plenty of parking and is on Bus Route 71 between Harvard and Watertown Squares. Entrance is via the door on the right hand side of the building. The Watertown Art Association is open to arts patrons and artists working in all media and at all levels of ability. Visit our Website at http://www.watertownart.org/. The group holds an annual exhibit each spring, this year taking place in May at the Armenian Library and Museum of America. Dues are $15 annually, and help support a scholarship to a graduating Watertown High School student who will major in art. Programming is supported through a grant from the Harvard O’Neill Charity Trust

2006-03-05T12:17:00.000-05:00

Artist Mary Beth Maisel Watercolors Watertown Art Association Monthly Meeting 3-14-06 "Adventures from a Travel Sketchbook" by artist Mary Beth Maisel, will be the program on Tuesday night, 7:30 PM at the Brigham House 341 Mt. Auburn St. Watertown. Join us for an interesting evening of Art, refreshments and conversation. Free and open to all, visit our website at http://WatertownArt.org

ArtsMeet at the Commanders Mansion 3/2/06

2006-03-03T13:18:00.000-05:00

It was a meet and greet with some of the Grant recipients of the Watertown Cultural Councils' 2006 Grants Program. It started at 7 PM with refreshments and mingling with some of Watertowns finest artists, writers, filmmakers, musicians, teachers and history administrators. Rick Mohr, President of the cultural council announced the beginning of the program at 7:30 PM and welcomed the guests and grantee recipients. Fellow WCC member Rena Baskin introduced some of the recipients who then explained their program and goals. This was followed by a Gold Star presentation to Bonnie Waltch of Filmmakers Collaborative by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Afterwards Rena introduced Lisa Cordeiro, author of 'In The Fleet' . Lisa then read some of her book which described her experience in boot camp. Next was Artist Valerie Spain, describing her methods of creating the art she produces. It is a mixture of collage and mixed media. She also constructs her own frames for her artwork. Valerie has leased a studio within the Arsenal Art Center and said that there are a few more available. Contact the Center for more information, http://ArsenalArts.org . The last featured performance was by Cydnie Breazeale Davis. She played two musical selections on an electronic keyboard. Her grant will help in defraying the costs associated with organizing a concert. In a closing statement, Rick Mohr suggested that if there was enough interest in tonight's event, we could move forward and schedule more Artsmeets in the future. I sure hope so! If you would like to become part of the Watertown Arts community e-mail list and receive advance notice of events, contact them at info@WatertownCultural.org . Their website is www.WatertownCultural.org

No Parking ! who me ? a 37 second video

2006-02-21T17:44:00.000-05:00

Hey I did this video to bring attention to the fact that some people just can't read or comprehend what the sign really means... It means NO PARKING ! Why, bcause two years ago, the DPW in conjunction with the School Department landscaped this area with new grass seed because it is intended to be a green-space, a buffer zone between the school building, the cemetery and Common Street. The DPW even put up a couple of folding barriers and strung some caution tape along the sidewalk so nobody would ruin the freshly sown grass seed. Now when you look at it it is a muddy mess of rutted tire tracks. I wonder if these are Teachers parking here? What kind of example are they showing the students and community? Why hasn't the Watertown Police Dept ticketed or better yet, towed these scofflaws? It is a safety issue and a hazardous one at that. Whew, I feel better now getting this off my chest, for it really did bother me. Now if only the situation can be corrected. Video-Clip click below http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxYUug1LhqQ

Old Wethersfield, Connecticut 06109

2006-02-21T17:29:00.000-05:00

This is the town I grew up in and graduated High School, way back in 1971... yes, you can go back and enjoy what you missed, you know the stuff that was right in front of you but never noticed. For me that would be the rich history this town has. And to think it all started because of Watertown, in fact the first settlers came from Watertown and they even named it Watertown before they decided on Wethersfield. I will add to this later on, but for now check out their website....... khn

WatertownArt Association Meeting was on Tuesday, February 14th

2006-02-19T21:00:00.000-05:00

Let's Get Digital: Getting Your Art Online with Angelo Aversa Are you a traditional artist who is mystified by the digital age? When you are asked to e-mail an image of your artwork are you left scratching your head? Brighton artist Angelo Aversa brought us up to speed on the new era of sharing your work via the World Wide Web and e-mail. The Watertown Art Association hosted this informative demonstration on Tuesday, February 14, 7:30 pm at the Brigham House, 341 Mount Auburn Street. Angelo covered the ways you can photograph your artwork using a digital camera, how to use Adobe Photoshop to crop, edit and properly size your image to make prints, e-mail or display your work on a Web site, and how you can obtain and utilize digital images even if you do not have a digital camera or computer set-up. We learned the difference between a "J-Peg" and a "Gif" image, and received a hand out with basic information on sharing images digitally. Dawn Scaltreto also displayed a set up of her system for photographing her artwork that can be used for digital or traditional cameras to make quality slides, prints and digital images. Increasingly artists are relying on digital images to enter competitions, exchange work to generate business or create multiple images to share with friends. Even artists with a limited knowledge of computers can get confused by the various formats digital images come in, what different file sizes are necessary to display on a video monitor or display on a Website versus the size necessary to print quality cards, for instance. The evening de-mystified the basics of digital imaging of my artwork. The next WAA meeting is Tuesday March 14th at 7:30 PM same place but a different program. Stay tuned for updated info on the program which I hear will be about sketch book artistry .....

Hot tubbing in Cambridge

2006-02-19T20:33:00.000-05:00

Oh yeah! Nothing like a nice soak in a 104 degree wooden japanese-style hot tub. This was my Valentines Day gift to my sweetie. I booked it last Sunday, two days before the 14th, but wouldn't you know it, snow postponed the half hour soak and half hour massage I wanted her to have as my gift to her for putting up with me... Ahh, but it was just a week postponement for us, for I had also booked myself into a hours worth of whirling jets of h2o. It was fantastic! I soaked for 20 minutes with my honey, took a cold shower, soaked for another 20, while she was getting rubbed the right way, and I had another shower followed by my last 10 minutes of swirling waters of relaxation. Urban Oasis I love you ! ! ! www.urbanoasiscambridge.com

2006-02-12T13:19:00.000-05:00

For those of us H20townians (?) that need to have a basic schedule of what's on Local cable (Comcast, so far) here is their current program schedule. If you have questions, call them at 617-923-8610

Watertown Art Association Monthly Meeting

2006-02-03T17:52:00.000-05:00

Let’s Get Digital: Bringing Traditional Artwork to the Web Are you a traditional artist who is mystified by the digital age? When you are asked to e-mail an image of your artwork are you left scratching your head? Brighton artist Angelo Aversa will bring you up to speed on the new era of sharing your work via the World Wide Web and e-mail. The Watertown Art Association will host this informative demonstration on Tuesday, February 14, 7:30 pm at the Brigham House, 341 Mount Auburn Street. Angelo will cover the ways you can photograph your artwork using a digital camera, how to use Adobe Photoshop to crop, edit and properly size your image to make prints, e-mail or display your work on a Web site, and how you can obtain and utilize digital images even if you do not have a digital camera or computer set-up. Learn the difference between a “J-Peg” and a “Gif” image, and get a hand out with basic information on sharing images digitally. Artist Dawn Scaltreto will also display a set up of her system for photographing her artwork that can be used for digital or traditional cameras to make quality slides, prints and digital images. The event is free and open to the public. Bring a friend to enjoy this lively evening. Refreshments will be served following the meeting, which will be held in the main dining room on the second floor. The Brigham House has generously provided a welcoming and beautiful space to enjoy the event. This beautiful assisted living facility is housed in the old East Junior High School, and has complete handicap accessibility, plenty of parking and is on Bus Route 71 between Harvard and Watertown Squares. Entrance is via the door on the right hand side of the building. The Watertown Art Association is open to arts patrons and artists working in all media and at all levels of ability. Visit our Website at www.watertownart.org. The group holds an annual exhibit each spring, this year taking place in May at the Armenian Library and Museum of America. Dues are $15 annually, and help support a scholarship to a graduating Watertown High School student who will major in art. Programming is supported through a grant from the Harvard O’Neill Charity Trust

Photos for "Beyond the Classroom Exhibit" part 2

2006-01-22T10:37:00.000-05:00

There are more photographs, but I am able to upload just four at a time and the process is time consuming. More to come...... khn

Greater Boston Intergenerational Chorus - January 17, 2006

2006-01-18T13:04:00.000-05:00

Submitted by WaterTownCrier on Wed, 01/18/2006 - 12:46pm. It was last night and it was Fantastic. That's right folks, if you were not there, let me tell you a little of what Pamela and I enjoyed.First it started at 7:00 PM at the First Parish Church, 35 Church Street and was directed by Joanne Hammil and Martha Leader accompanied on piano along with a chorus of about 40 unique individuals. This chorus is a non-auditioned community chorus that's open to all from 10 to 110, although I did not see anyone over the age of, say sixty-five ;-) ....We arrived at about 6:40 PM and the church was filling up quick. I saw many notable Watertownians, Mary C. Spiers, David Leon, Alex Liasos and Susie!They sang twelve songs upstairs and then Joanne asked us to come downstairs and share in singing the final song of the evening, Fare thee Well..... a traditional round of "Oh How Lovely Is the Evening"; new words by Joanne Hammil. They raffeled off two CDs and invited us, the audience to join the Chorus for future dates. Anyway, for more info, check out her Website at http.www.joannehammil.com I took one photograph and a little one-song video of "You've got a Friend".... In case any of you that wanted to go but were afraid you might miss the RAB meeting at the Lower Hearing Room (Phillip Pane Room) at Town Hall, it ended a little after 8PM, you could have done both. One last thought.... the First Parish Church is comfortable, welcoming and beautiful!

2006-01-14T17:04:00.001-05:00

watercolor image - 18" x 24' framed - 24' x 30" titled - "Emerald Isle Coast" another watercolor I painted while in Vermont 12/06 memory-visual of the view from the coast of Ireland in Feb. 2000

2006-01-14T17:04:00.000-05:00

http://watertowncrier.smugmug.com/photos/48436693-M.jpg another watercolor I painted while in Vermont 12/06 memory-visual of the view from the coast of Ireland in Feb. 2000

2006-01-11T19:49:00.000-05:00

One of three recent watercolors I painted on vacation the 1st week in December while in my timeshare in W. Dover, Vermont. I call this one the "King of Kings" as in emperor penquins. more to follow, now what about other painters of color, please post some of your creativity, don't be shy! khn, the BlueCollarArtist

Beyond the Classroom Exhibit

2006-01-11T07:06:00.000-05:00

I took the tour last week at the Arsenal Arts Center, curated by Constance G. Kantar. Here are some photographs of the exhibit... more to follow

Tuesday Night at the Brigham House 1/10/06 - 7PM

2006-01-09T16:50:00.000-05:00

Carol Smith Berney is presenting a Slideshow with photographs she has taken around Watertown during the past year. This will be an Exciting presentation that starts at 7:30 PM. Get there early, say around 7 PM to view her photographs in the Brigham House Cafe. The address is 341 Mt Auburn Street and it is bus route #71. This event is sponsered by the Watertown Art Association (WAA) and the Watertown Community Foundation (WCF). This is the fourth regular meeting of the WAA of the 2005/06 season, with Dawn Evans Scaltreto presiding. Refreshments available after the slideshow. The public is invited, so bring a friend! The WAA is a not for profit 501-c3 organization, founded in 1952 by Katherine Yerza and Mary Zeldin and has monthly meetings from October to May on the second Tuesday of each month. Also there is a Annual Members Exhibition held at the Armenian Library and Museum (ALMA) around the later part of spring. Check out the WAA website for more info... http://WatertownArt.org See you there! khn

Watertown Arts / Blue Collar Artist

2006-01-05T16:37:00.000-05:00

This blog is dedicated to all Artists of all mediums, such as: Watercolor Stained Glass Sculpture Oil and Acrylic Mixed Media Photography Pastels Fiber arts blog me if I have left out your specialty.... Two organizations that I am a member of are: the Watertown Art Association http://WatertownArt.org and the Arsenal Arts Center http://ArsenalArts.org I would love to see other local artists post samples of their Art here and discuss the who, what, why how and where of it all... I'll be posting some of my artwork in the future, but first I have to figure how to do it without ant complications. Any Suggestions would be helpful. Thanks for stopping by, khn