Watertown's Got Talent
Wed, Oct 26 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
It's time to see who is crowned Watertown's Top Talent!
Announcing a BRAND NEW Talent Show this October during Arsenal Yards' Fall Falladays:
Watertown's Got Talent!
In partnership with the Watertown Community Foundation
Join us for a fun-filled evening of talent, entertainment & more! Featuring guest MC, Dan McCarthy, plus a panel of Watertown local judges.
Guests are encouraged to bring takeout from any Arsenal Yards restaurant and enjoy it during the event, plus beer & wine will be available for purchase for those who are 21+. So, kick back, relax & enjoy the show!
When: Wednesday, October 26th
Time: 5:30 - 7:30PM
Where: The River Green at Arsenal Yards
Admission: $10 with all proceeds benefiting the Watertown Community Foundation
children 5 and under are free
We are SO excited to announce the lineup of talent including:
Abby Murphy: Vocalist with John Tyson as accompanist
Amber Martin: Vocalist & Guitarist
Amethyst Scolnick: Vocalist
Jean Gauthier: Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist
Jintana Wongsamart Britland: Instrumentalist, performing a Thai Instrument
Matthew Britland: Instrumentalist, performing the Kim
Ryan Lally: Magician & Mentalist
Vivian Slaven: Rhythmic Gymnast
Meet The Judges!
Dr. Dede Galdston, Superintendent of Schools WPS
Dr. Kimberlee Henry, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for WPS
Mark Sideris, City Council President
Darren Farrington, Executive Director Mosesian Center for the Arts
Ryan Nicholson, Provisional Chief Watertown Fire Department
About Watertown Community Foundation: Established in 2003, Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) is a 501 (c)(3) public foundation that works to develop and strengthen community in Watertown, Massachusetts in the short and long term. WCF raises funds from individuals, families, foundations, and businesses, awards grants to non-profit organizations and community projects serving Watertown, and builds networks of donors, grantees, program participants, and volunteers to best serve the community.
WCF and its grantees work to advance education and health initiatives, support the most vulnerable, project the environment, encourage creativity and the arts, and foster community engagement and leadership.
WCF serves Watertown by focusing on the broad needs of the community. We focus on services and programs that provide support for infants, preschoolers, and their families, and for community members of all ages. We support programs that focus on arts, culture, and the environment. We also work on an ongoing basis to respond to immediate needs as they arise throughout the year.
Have a talent, but missed the deadline to compete?
Email us with your talent description & video at hello@arsenalyards.com ASAP for your chance to compete.
What can you WIN?! First place will receive a $350 Arsenal Yards experience!*
Plus second place will receive a $150 Arsenal Yards experience* and third place will receive a $100 Arsenal Yards Experience*!
*Valid towards gift cards of the winners choice from Arsenal Yards.
A preliminary panel of judges will review the applications and select those who will compete at the live show on Wednesday, October 26th.
Selected competitors will be notified by Tuesday, October 11th.
Limited space available for the competition.
Talent Applicant Requirements & Details:
-Talent open to ONLY Watertown residents (must provide proof of residency).
-Open to all ages (those who are under 18 must have a legal guardian sign-off on participating in the event if selected to compete. A guardian must also be present at the Talent Show).
-Talent must be family-friendly
-Groups acts are limited to 5 people in the group
-Acts will be allotted no more than 5 minutes to perform
-No pyrotechnics, open flames or any other dangerous additions.
-PA system will be available for your use. However you must provide your own music, instruments, props, etc.
Please note:
Children must remain accompanied by an adult at all times.
This event takes place outside and is weather dependent. Arsenal Yards reserves the right to cancel or postpone this event in the case of inclement weather. Refunds will be processed for a canceled event.
For those who are 21+ a valid ID must be provided in order to purchase beer or wine. No exceptions.
This event will be photographed and by attending you are agreeing to be in photography that may be used for the Arsenal Yards website or other promotional purposes.
While we love pups, we kindly ask that you leave them at home for this event. Dogs will not be allowed in the River Green during this event.
For additional details, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/watertowns-got-talent-tickets-433657480197.
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Parking & directions
Arsenal Yards is approximately a 10-minute drive from Harvard Square and approximately a 15-minute drive from Copley Square. Other areas will find it easily accessible from the Mass Pike or Fresh Pond Parkway, among many routes available to Watertown’s East End. Once on site, ample free parking is available. Traveling via public transportation? MBTA bus route 70 stops right on site and can be picked up at the Central Square Red Line T stop.