Photography and Installation Explore Issues of Dislocation and Cultural Identity at Armenian Museum of America

The following press release was provided by the Armenian Museum of America Watertown – The Armenian Museum of America (AMofA) recently announced the opening of its next contemporary art exhibition, “Ara Oshagan: Disrupted, Borders.” The show follows the AMofA’s blockbuster exhibit, “On the Edge: Los Angeles Art 1970s-1990s from the Joan and Jack Quinn Family Collection,”…

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Watertown Community Foundation Has Awarded over $700K in COVID Relief Grants in 2023

The following press release was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation Watertown – The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) has awarded $729,229 to three local non-profits serving low-income populations in Watertown to meet ongoing basic needs in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to funding from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development…

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Over 40 Musicians to Perform During the Return of Watertown’s MusicFest

The following press release was provided by Friends of Watertown Music WATERTOWN – Friends of Watertown Music invites you to attend our 10th Annual MusicFest, on Friday, April 28, from 5:30 to 9:15, at the Watertown Middle School. MusicFest is a fun community event, offering something for everyone! This year’s event will feature over 40 performances, across 3…

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Get a Massage in Watertown to Aid Earthquake Relief in Turkey & Syria

WATERTOWN – An earthquake devastated the countries of Syria and Turkey in February, and now a Watertown-based organization is hoping to aid relief efforts. The Watertown Refugee Support Group will be sponsoring “Massage Aid for Turkey & Syria” on Saturday, April 29th from 1-4pm at the First Parish Church at 35 Church Street in Watertown.…

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Watertown “YardArt” Creators Share Stories Behind Their Work

WATERTOWN – Organizers of YardArt Watertown hosted a reception at the Mosesian Center for the Arts this week to celebrate the dozens of artists and creators who are participating in 2023’s display. WCN spoke with a few of the residential artists as well as representatives from HATCH Makerspace and the Residence At Watertown Square to…

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Non-Profits Can Apply for Watertown Community Foundation’s Spring Grants

The following press release was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation WATERTOWN – The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) will open the 2023 application process for Institutional and Program grants starting April 3.  These grants support local non-profits, community-based organizations, programs, and projects that serve Watertown.  Approximately $130,000 in grants will be awarded.  WCF’s Program Grants will…

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Watertown Community Foundation Distributes Record Amount of Youth Sports Grants

The following press release was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation Watertown – For the third year, the Watertown Community Foundationhas provided financial support to Watertown’s youth sports leagues so any child can play aleague sport, regardless of ability to pay. With support from The Bilezikian Family Foundation,NESN, and Arsenal Yards, more leagues applied for…

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Sign Up For WCA-TV’s Community Production Day

WATERTOWN – WCA-TV is hosting another Community Production Day on Friday, April 14th from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. for all non-profit organizations in Watertown! As always, the staff here at WCA-TV will work with you to produce a video announcement free of charge but this time you will also get the chance to collaborate…

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