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Swan Lake
Win a pair of tickets to see the Russian National Ballet Theatre's production of Swan Lake, hosted by Music Worcester at The Hanover Theatre on April 19th. The music of Tchaikovsky, white swans, beautiful costumes and superb choreography will thrill you!
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 Pakachoag hosts gifted young pianist
On Saturday, March 9th at 2 p.m., as part of its 30th Anniversary Celebration, Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester, 203 Pakachoag Street, Auburn, will host a special guest student recital with Miles Walter, just 18 and the winner of three international piano competitions. A student of Pakachoag faculty member Vladimir Odinokikh (pictured together here as a youngster and present day), Walter will play a varied program including works by Mozart, Liszt, Rachmaninoff and Rorem. His wins in national and international competition include: First Place, 2012 Stony Brook Young Artist's International Piano Competition; First Prize, 2012 Bradshaw & Buono International Piano Competition; First Prize, 2012 Williams Chorale Bacardi Fallon Scholarship competition; and acceptance as one of just 20 international participants in the Eastman 2012 Young Artist's International Piano Competition. The concert is sure to inspire old and young, novices and hope-to-be-professionals alike! Please join us in celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of this student and teacher. Admission is FREE and open to all. WOO Card holders can swipe for WOO points.  |
Mysteries of repulsion
One of the most complex human emotions, disgust, is universal but not innate, the product of both culture and instinct. In her lively book That's Disgusting, Rachel Herz answers the basic questions that underpin human nature, from food preferences to sexual attraction to moral codes and political ideology, by examining them through the lens of disgust. Herz will unravel the mysteries of repulsion at the Worcester Jewish Community Center, 633 Salisbury Street, Worcester, on Wednesday, March 6th at 7 p.m. Following the lecture there will be a book signing and dessert reception. Admission is FREE and open to the public. |
Women in Print 2013
The Worcester Women's History Project will host its 10th Annual Women in Print reception on Wednesday, March 6th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Square, Worcester. Featured authors this year include Katherine Keenum who wrote Where the Light Falls; Elizabeth Fideler who wrote Women Still at Work - Professionals Over Sixty and on the Job; and Edna P. Spencer who wrote What Color is the Wind. Admission is FREE and open to the public. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held on Wednesday, March 13th at 5:30 p.m. |
 Speaking Volumes
The Audio Journal is pleased to present Speaking Volumes, a book discussion program bringing the enjoyable experience of a reading group into listeners' homes. Volunteers discuss the book in the studio, and listeners can call in with their comments and be part of the group. Speaking Volumes is broadcast the first Tuesday of each month from 8-9 p.m. The number to call in to be part of of the program is 508 752-0557. |
Various Artists, Various Mediums
See works by artists who have never shown before along side works of other professional, better known Worcester artists at the Sprinkler Factory Gallery's opening for its newest exhibition entitled Various Artists, Various Mediums. Special opening reception will be held at the 38 Harlow Street, Worcester Gallery on Friday, March 8th from 5:30-8 p.m. The mediums the artists have used include watercolors, oils, acrylics, pastels, sculpture, painted chairs, computer art, calligraphy and photography. Each artist will provide a description of working in their chosen medium. The exhibition will be on view Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1-8 p.m. through March 30th. Admission is FREE and open to the public. The program is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council. WOO Card holders can swipe their WOO Cards for WOO points. |
 Jungle Book Kids
Get ready for a swinging fun time as Apple Tree Arts presents Disney's The Jungle Book Kids on Friday, March 15th and Saturday, March 16th at 7 p.m. at the Grafton Middle School, 22 Providence Road, Grafton. The musical is based upon the classic Disney film and was especially adapted for elementary school-aged actors. The main character is Mowgli, a man-cub who was abandoned and raised by wolves in the jungle, and the adventures he faces along with his beloved friend Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther and the fierce Shere Khan the tiger. Cast includes students from Grafton, Millbury, Northbridge, Sutton, Uxbridge and Berkley. Admission just $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, free for children 4 and under. Tickets will be sold at the door.
Apple Tree Arts continues its Penny campaign established to assist with fundraising efforts to restore the second and third floors of the Grafton Town House into a performance arts center. Children are encouraged to bring their pennies and loose change to the show. |
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Solo Exhibition:
Jesse Connor
March 3 - May 3, 2013
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Call to Artists
 Art in the Park 2013 now accepting proposals for larg-scale site specific sculptures for inclusion in summer 2013 exhibition in Elm Park. Details instructions and further details available online. Deadline to submit is April 28, 2013.
stART on the Street now accepting applications for its Spring Edition 2013 festival to be held on June 2, 2013. Applications available online. Deadline to submit for artists & crafters and youth market is April 17th; for bands, street performers, and children's activitiy is May 1st. |
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Coming Up in Culture
March 7th - Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance on stage at The Hanover Theatre March 10th - The Art of Shade Gardening workshop at Tower Hill Botanic Garden March 10th - Clifford the Big Red Dog family musical on stage at The Hanover Theatre March 10th - USAF Band of Liberty Farewell Alumni Concert at Mechanics Hall Ongoing thru March 14th - Terri Priest: Inspiration, Creation exhibit at the Worcester State University Ghosh Center Gallery March 15th - Master Singers of Worcester perform Duke Ellington Sacred Concert at WPI's Alden Memorial Hall March 15th - Studio 660 fundraising dance at ArtsWorcester March 16th - Celtic Women Day at Higgins Armory Museum March 16th - Historically Fun Egg Hunt at Worcester Historical Museum March 17th - Harlem Globetrotters You Write the Rules World Tour at the DCU Center March 20th - Crafternoons: Souvenir China at the Worcester Historical Museum March 22nd - From Barcelona to Brazil concert to benefit Joy of Music Program March 24th - Family Day at the Worcester Art Museum March 27th - Ina Garten: The Barefoot Contessa at The Hanover Theatre March 28th - 30th - Urinetown the Musical on stage at Clark University's Daniels Theatre Ongoing thru March 29th - Paintings by Deborah Barlow on exhibit at Alternatives Unlimited, Inc. Spaulding Aldric Heritage Gallery at Whitin Mill Complex March 30th - Celtic Crossroads on stage at The Hanover Theatre Weekends thru March 31st - Maple Days at Old Sturbridge Village Ongoing Thursdays - Weekly Thursday Tours at the Gallery of African Art, Clinton April 1st - 2013 Annual WCPA Poetry Contest: The Frank O'Hara Prize at Vasa Hall April 2nd - 7th - Centros Las Americas 18th Latino Film Festival April 3rd - Main South & Some of its Notable Churches presentation by Preservation Worcester April 4 -6th - Worcester State University Visual & Performing Arts Department presents Into the Woods April 5th - 7th - Worcester Center for Crafts Pottery Invitational Show & Sale April 6th - Zolotoj Plyos Russian Folk Musicians hosted by Museum of Russian Icons at Clinton High School Visit the Worcester Cultural Coalition's online calendar often for more information about these and many, many other cultural happenings! |
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 The British are coming!
Join the Salisbury Singers for a royal evening of celebratory music featuring centuries old choral pieces that have helped define Great Britain's grand choral tradition, on Saturday, March 9th at 7:30 p.m. at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit at Assumption College, 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester. While we can't confirm that William and Kate will be in attendance, you still won't want to miss this program of rich choral heritage, distinctive ringing sounds, pure harmonies and majestic organ accompaniments. The Salisbury Singers will be joined by the Worcester Children's Chorus, conducted by Jennifer Kane and guest organist William Ness. Tickets available online or at the door. WOO Card holders can swipe for Double WOO points. |
 Music of the Night
Here's your second chance! Rescheduled from February, the All Saints Music Series presents an evening showcasing the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber with lush melodies from Evita, Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar and more, performed by The Part Time Players along with choristers from the All Saints Choirs and baritone Graeme McCullough on Saturday, March 9th from 8 - 9:30 p.m. at All Saints Church, 10 Irving Street, Worcester. A silent auction to benefit the All Saints Choirs Tour of Ireland 2013 will be held. Admission just $10. All tickets purchased for the original February 8th or 9th shows will be honored on March 9th. |
 Treasures from the Coast
Sick of the snow and cold and more snow? Turn your thoughts to summer and the delights which come with searching for seashells on the beach with children! Now you can help children identify their finds and spark their curiosity even farther with the aid of a new children's book, Seashells: Treasures from the Northeast Coast. Join Worcester artist Joanne Roach-Evans to celebrate the release of her new book on Sunday, March 10th from 2-3:30 p.m. at Mass Audubon Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Road, Worcester. Roach-Evans will do a reading of the book, talk about how she collected seashells and created her paintings, share her seashell collection and sign copies of the book. Light refreshments will be served. Admission to the event is FREE. WOO Card holders can swipe for WOO points. |
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Street Beat Poetry
The Worcester County Poetry Association will celebrate Street Beat Poetry Thursday host Anne Marie Lucci's birthday with featured poet Joe Fusco, Jr. at Vasa Hall, 1 Ekman Street, Worcester, on Thursday, March 14th from 7- 9 p.m. Well regarded for his music, poetry, storytelling and humor, Fusco will read from his highly entertaining The Lost Then Found Essays of Joe Fusco, Jr. Intermission will feature Lucci-famous mocha chocolate cake, coffee and tea. Admission is FREE and open to the public. Hat passed to support featured poet and host venue. |
 Spark Celebration
On Thursday, March 14th from 5- 6:30 p.m. , the Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross, 1 College Street, Worcester, will host an Opening Reception for its latest exhibit, Spark: A Celebration of Alumnae Artists. The exhibition is being held in conjunction with Opening Doors, 40 Years of Women at Holy Cross and includes works by Margaret Lanzetta '79, Anne Marie Kennedy '89 (work pictured here, Afloat, 2012 - Flax paper with pulp, painting, embedded clothing and plants); Rachelle Beaudoin '04; Elizabeth Hamilton '04; Teresa Buscemi '07; Amy Archambault '08; Justine Hill '08; and Haley Allen '11. Admission is FREE and open to the public. The exhibition will be on view through April 12th. |
 Cafe Concert
Slip away to a French Cafe - enjoying wine and dessert while being entertained by a world class chamber ensemble... right here in Worcester! The Worcester Chamber Music Society will host its Cafe Concert 3 at Nuovo Restaurant, 92 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, on Thursday, March 14th. Choose from the dinner ticket option which includes a delicious prix fixe dinner before the show (6:30 p.m. seating) or concert alone at 8 p.m. Program will include Mozart's Flute Quartet in C and Divertimento in E flat performed by Tracy Kraus, flute; Krista Buckland Resiner, violin; Peter Sulski, viola; and Joshua Gordon, cello. Ticket reservations available online or by calling 978 456-2730. WOO Card holders can swipe for WOO points. |
 Wabbit Wannabees
Walter Crockett and the Wannabee Wabbits will perform at the legendary John Henry's Hammer Coffeehouse, First Unitarian Church, 90 Main Street, Worcester, on Saturday, March 16th at 7:30 p.m. After a five-year hiatus, Crockett is back with a bevy of original songs and a crack acoustic band of hot pickers and harmony singers. The Wannabee Wabbits bear a striking resemblance to the Oxymorons who joined Crockett and his late wife, Valerie, at coffeehouses and concerts for thirteen years: Bob Dick on acoustic bass, Fran McConville on mandolin, Mark Manuel on keyboards, new addition Matt Cassell on percussion. Walter plays lead acoustic guitar. This performance will feature cameo appearances by the Wabbettes: JoJo McConville and Maddie Hayman, on fiddle. Duke Levine joins the band for this performance only on electric guitar. The performance is sponsored in part by WCUW 91.3 FM, Worcester's community radio station. Tickets available online or at the door. WOO Card holders can swipe for Double WOO points. |
 This is getting old
Although you'd think the color of the day would be green on Sunday, March 17th, at Mechanics Hall, 321 Main Street, Worcester, at least, the featured color will be more blue-gray and silver hues at the indomitable Young @ Heart Chorus returns to the the City! You don't want to miss this stereotype-defying, genre-bending, generation-crossing musical extravaganza featuring singers ranging in age from 73 - 90! You're never too old to rock with this group which travels the globe bringing their love of music and zest for life to every audience. Tickets available online or by calling the box office at 508 752-0888. WOO Card holders can swipe for Double WOO points. |
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Eat, drink & be Irish
Irish eyes will be smiling - dancing, jigging and more as the Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre, 19 Temple Street, Worcester hosts its annual O'fficial St. Patrick's Day Party on Sunday, March 17th starting at 12 noon. Enjoy a day long celebration of everything Irish, including fantastic music. From noon - 4 p.m. enjoy the sounds of Jerry Murphy & Tommy Byrne, followed by The Jolly Beggars from 4 - 8 p.m., with dj Arnie Hamm rounding out the entertainment from 9 p.m. to the wee hours of the mornin'. Admission just $5 per person. Plenty of food and drink for all! |
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