Name: Author Talk with Scott Kerman
Start: 2026-10-08T19:00:00-04:00

Join us for an author talk with comedian and humor columnist Scott Kerman on his recent book "The Duke: Weekly Conversations with the Last Honest Politician"This talk will be an engaging, conversational look at leadership, Massachusetts political history, and the human side of public life through the author's firsthand experiences and conversations with Governor Michael Dukakis. Scott's presentation will be followed by a Q&amp;A session and a book signing.
Gore Place members get in free! Registration is appreciated.

Local Event: Author Talk with Scott Kerman

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Author Talk with Scott Kerman

Join us for an author talk with comedian and humor columnist Scott Kerman on his recent book "The Duke: Weekly Conversations...

<h1>Puppet Show Picnic</h1>
<h2>Thursday, June 25, starting at 5:00 p.m.</h2>
<h3>Join us for this fantastic fun family event!</h3>
<a href="https://goodnewsgus.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Good News Gus </a>and his puppet pals will perform “The Caboose is Loose” starting at 5:45 p.m., the <a href="https://www.watertownlib.org/657/Bookmobile" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Watertown Bookmobile</a> will be on site from 5:00-7:00 p.m., and there will be ice cream following the show.&nbsp;Dinner is not provided, but you are welcome to bring your own picnic to enjoy on our lawn.
<h3>The Puppet Show Picnic will be held at the Gore Place Farm: 249 Waltham St, Watertown, MA</h3>
The Puppet Show Picnic is FREE to attend thanks to the <a href="https://watertown-ma.gov/1239/Watertown-Cultural-Council" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Watertown Cultural Council</a>. Guests must supply their own food and picnic blanket.&nbsp;
Advanced registration is appreciated.&nbsp;We hope your family will join us for a fun-filled evening of books, puppets, and ice cream!

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--- Performance cast: Jon Canchola, Debbie Crane, Jackie Daley, Kate Forrestall, Paul Gillespie, Kristine Mackin, Ella McGaunn Geiger, Cameron Merullo, and Kevin Nessman
Participating alumni: Mike Devine, David Fisher, Jacey Rutledge, and Jason Rutledge
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Technical cast: Adam Conn (stage manager), Kathy Campbell (lights), and Gail Bishop Nessman (sound) ---
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