Jazz, cocktails, movie screenings, spooky workshops, a one-of-a-kind youth fundraiser, plus multiple opportunities for artists. Fall creativity and community is here at the Mosesian Center for the Arts!

THIS WEEK!

The mood is set for a night of effortless cool as we kick off our first Chords and Cocktails tomorrow! Step into a relaxed, stylish atmosphere and enjoy top-notch live music paired with expertly crafted drinks. This reimagined take on our long-running jazz series brings a fresh mix of sounds across both of our stages, perfect for anyone looking for a memorable evening out. 

Join us Wednesday, October 8 at 7:30 PM with the soulful sounds of Nancy and Spencer Reed. 

Unlock savings when you grab tickets to two or more Chords and Cocktails concerts! Our Jazz Series Package is available for a limited time!

The soundtrack to your night out...

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October 8 | Nancy and Spencer Reed

November 19 | Boston Blow Up feat. Donna McElroy*

December 9 | Charlie Brown Christmas with the Eric Mintel Quartet

January 21 | Paul Jost and Orrin Evans

February 11 | Kris Adams feat. Greg Hopkins and Friends*

April 1 | Nicole Zuraitis 

*Series selection curated by John Baboian, Berklee Faculty

WICKED OCT 31 + MISCAST NOV 7

Spooky season is full of creativity and fun for youth artists and theater lovers! 

Can’t wait until Wicked: For Good hits theaters in November? Join us for Wicked Singalong Screenings in the Charles Mosesian Theater on October 31 at 4:00 & 7:30 PM and belt it out on the big screen! 

These screenings are part of HALLOWEEKEND, a celebration for all ages with music, movies, and hands-on workshops. Younger participants can get creative in our Spooky Season Grab Bag art workshop (Grades K–2) or bring some drama to life in How to Die On Stage (Grades 3–8) on November 2.

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Then, don’t miss Miscast on November 7 at 8:00 PM – our one-of-a-kind fundraiser supporting tuition assistance for MCA’s Youth Education Programs and Watertown Children’s Theatre. Students, alumni, and staff take the stage to perform songs and roles they’d never get to play otherwise, flipping the script in the most joyful way. Every ticket helps open doors for families to participate in our programs, making the arts more accessible for all.

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CALL TO ARTISTS

Contemporary Landscapes - From Observational to Symbolic

Mosesian Arts invites artists to submit work inspired by the landscape. Landscape in art is a broad theme that spans from depictions of the natural world, the urban and industrial landscapes to the landscape as a symbolic representation. Contemporary landscape artworks continue to evolve from the idealized depictions of nature to more personal interpretations of the outside world. Present-day artists working in the genre often engage with concepts such as the fear of the destruction of nature caused by continued industrialization and rapid climate change. 

Mosesian Arts is seeking work where the landscape takes center stage. The work can be focused on the natural world as perceived by the artist or can be more interpretive and nonliteral.

SUBMIT ARTWORK

Submission deadline: December 8

FREE IMPROV DROP IN!

Curious about improv?? 

Drop in for FREE this Wednesday, October 8 at 7:30 PM and try our new Foundations of Improv Comedy class! 

You’ll get a taste of the games, exercises, and scenes that build confidence, teamwork, and spontaneity – all in a fun, supportive space. Perfect for beginners or seasoned performers who want to refresh their skills. If you love it, you can sign up for the full class!

IN THE COMMUNITY

The Harvard Ed Portal invites artists of all backgrounds to apply for two opportunities. 

The Artist Pipeline Program supports emerging and mid-career Allston-Brighton artists with independent learning, mentorship, and up to a year to complete a project or paid engagement at Harvard. 

They’re also seeking proposals for a spring 2026 public mural. Muralists should submit bold, site-responsive ideas exploring themes like social justice, health and healing, and community. Priority goes to Allston-Brighton and Cambridge artists, but all local creatives are welcome.

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MCC's Grants for Creative Individuals are unrestricted grants of $5,000 to Massachusetts artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners to equitably advance creative expression throughout our diverse communities. 

Mass Cultural Council believes creativity is the key to solving many of society’s concerns. Advancing this asset helps to make the Commonwealth a preeminent place in the nation for it to thrive. 

Applications are open now through October 28.

APPLY TODAY

West Newton Cinema presents There Was, There Was Not, opening Friday, October 10, with a special Q&A screening on November 7 at 7:00 PM. Blending myth and reality, the film follows four Armenian women confronting the loss of their homeland. What begins as a quiet portrait of everyday life transforms, after the war in Artsakh, into a powerful chronicle of survival - a cinematic act of memory and resistance. 

“A bold act of narrative resistance”
– The Moveable Fest 

“A powerful tribute to a former country” – RogerEbert.com

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UPCOMING EVENTS AT MOSESIAN ARTS

October 2-26 • Actors' Shakespeare Project | Macbeth

October 8 • Chords and Cocktails | Nancy and Spencer Reed

October 16 • Watertown Business Coalition | Coffee Connect

October 24-26 • Watertown Children's Theatre | The Wizard of Oz

October 28 • Upstage Lung Cancer presents Quintessential Quincy Jones

October 31–November 2 • Halloweekend | Wicked Singalong Screenings & Workshops

October 31–November 1 • Post-Meridian Radio Players | War of the Worlds and Other Invasions

November 2 • Jonathan Bockian | What Was Forbidden Book Launch

November 7 • Creative Chats!

November 7 • Mosesian Arts + WCT | Miscast: A Fundraiser for Tuition Assistance

November 8 • Watertown Children's Theatre | Rewind!

November 12 • Open Mic

November 14–16 • Watertown Children's Theatre | Anastasia: The Musical

November 14–January 9 • New England Watercolor Society Exhibition

November 19 • Chords and Cocktails | Boston Blow Up feat. Donna McElroy

November 21–23 • Boston International Kids Film Festival

December 6 • Creative Chats!

December 6–7 • Développé presents Clara's Voyage

December 9 • Chords and Cocktails | Eric Mintel's Charlie Brown Christmas

December 13 • Paula Poundstone - SOLD OUT

January 17 • River of Light Lantern Parade 

Additional info and tickets for these events can be found on our website.