November in the Gallery

Yes They Can!

Although largely excluded from employment at the Watertown Arsenal in times of peace, in times of war, women became crucial to almost every aspect of operations.  In a series of photographs selected by Alan R. Earls, author of the Arcadia Publishing photo-history book, Watertown Arsenal, the lives and times of the Women of Watertown Arsenal come alive.  “Although the government photographers are anonymous, many of the images are reminiscent of those crafted by famed photographer Lewis W. Hines,” said Earls. Those photos capture the hard work and occasional triumphs of daily life in an industrial setting traditionally dominated by men.

The event will run through the month of November at the Watertown Free Public Library.

I to Myself: Thoreau and His Journal

When: Wednesday, October 29 at 7 PM

Jeffrey Cramer has spent more than twenty year immersed in the writings of Thoreau. He will discuss what he has come to appreciate and understand about this complex American writer and icon. The man at Walden Pond was only one small aspect of Thoreau’s life. Learn why many contemporary nature writers have left Walden behind to find a different man in Thoreau’s Journal. Discover how Thoreau wrote, how he used his Journal, and hear excerpts from his Journal that will introduce you to a very different Henry David Thoreau.

One Book, One Watertown: Report

Last Thursday, October 9, was the date of our fabulous Indian dinner with Tamarind Bay, and our penultimate event for One Book, One Watertown.

After reading about all the delicious Indian food in the Namesake – because like any good family, the Ganguli family bonds through mealtimes – I was really looking forward to tasting what Jhumpa Lahiri had so lovingly described.

And Tamarind Bay, a local Indian restaurant, did not disappoint.  With heaping platters of soft rice, warm naan (flat bread), and plentiful helpings of vegetarian and non-vegetarian offerings, there was something for everyone.  There was chicken tikka masala, a dish made of tender chicken, a creamy tomato sauce, and mild spices, saag paneer, cooked spinach, cheese and spices, and a rich and tasty dish with chick peas that I didn’t catch the name of.  And then there were tasty side dishes, and a uniquely spiced rice pudding for dessert.  Tamarind Bay also enlightened our group of diners with a brief, but fascinating lecture on Indian food.

Luckily for you, if you missed our all-you-can-eat Indian Buffet, we still have some room open on Tuesday, October 21st where we invite Tamarind Bay back to do it all again.  Tickets are on sale at the library for $5.

One Book, One Watertown Wants You… to Eat Indian Cuisine

On Thursday, October 9 at 7 PM and Tuesday, October 21 at 7 PM, learn about – and taste! – Indian food in our closing events for One Book, One Watertown.

Local Indian restaurant, Tamarind Bay, provides the food for our final events. Tickets for this event will be on sale soon, for $5 each. Space will be limited, so make sure you get yours early!