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Welcome to the
WOO
where culture, creativity and community come together
Museums & Libraries
American Antiquarian Society
EcoTarium
Higgins Armory Museum
Museum of Russian Icons
Old Sturbridge Village
Tower Hill Botanic
Garden
Worcester Art Museum
Worcester Historical Museum
Worcester Public Library
Actice Sports & Outdoors
Massachusetts Audubon Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
Massachusetts Audubon Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
Smiling Circle Yoga & Massage Therapy Studio
Worcester Sharks
Galleries
& Special Events
Artist Group of The Sprinkler Factory
ArtsWorcester
stART on the Street
Worcester Arts Council
Worcester Center for Crafts
Worcester Film Works
Music, Theater & Performances
DCU Center
Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts
Joy of Music Program
Lucky Dog Music Hall
Mechanics Hall
Music Worcester
Opera Worcester
Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester
Salisbury Singers
Seven Hills Symphony Orchestra
Traina Center/Clark Arts
WCUW
Worcester Chamber Music Society
Worcester Music Academy
Quick Bites
CocoBeni Confections
Eric's LaPatisserie
Nu Cafe
Paris of the Eighties Cafe
Theatre Cafe
Wooberry Frozen Yogurt
Restaurants
Bocado Tapas & Wine Bar
Celtic Tavern
Ceres Bistro
Flying Rhino Cafe & Watering Hole
Mezcal Cantina
Nancy Chang Restaurant
Nuovo Restaurant
Oliver Wight Tavern
People's Kitchen
of The Citizen
Ritual
Retailers
C.C. Lowell
Habitat for Humanity Restore Worcester
Julio's Liquors
Knitscape
LB Wheaton Camera & Supply
That's Entertainment
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All Points Limousine
Knight's Airport Limousine
Worcester Airport Limousine
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Beechwood Hotel
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Worcester
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Win with WOO!
In addition to the special discounts you'll receive, each time you use your WOO Card you also earn points which make you eligible to win fantastic WOO prizes!
Featured Prizes:
Win this adorable Plush Dinosaur along with Admission to the EcoTarium, offering a chance to walk through the treetops, take a thrilling multimedia journey through the galaxy at a digital planetarium, meet wildlife, stroll nature trails, ride a narrow gauge railroad, and get hands-on with family-friendly exhibits!
Soothing Smile
WOO to win a $20 gift certificate to Smiling Circle Yoga & Massage Therapy Studio in Worcester.
Tummy Yummy
Win a $25 Gift Card to Niche Hospitality Group! Choose from Bocados Tapas & Wine Bar, Mezcal Cantina or the People's Kitchen of the Citizen - offering authentic Spanish tapas, to-die-for guacamole, chocolate, cheese and so much more - guaranteed to tempt your tummy at every turn!
stART Swag
Prize includes a vintage, 10th Anniversary stART on the Street tshirt, resuable stART tote bag and fabulous stART tumbler! Everything you need to get ready for the upcoming spring festival in the Canal District on Sunday,
June 2nd!
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Please Join Us...
Please join us for WOOphoria:
Garden Delights
Wednesday, June 5th
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Tower Hill Botanic Garden
11 French Drive,
Boylston
Enjoy the lush & beautiful gardens, meet & mingle with a variety of WOO venues, enjoy light refreshments, entertainment and more!
FREE admission for WOO Card holders.
WOO Cards will be available for purchase at the door for just $15.
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Don't forget - in order to receive discounts and earn WOO points, you must register your WOO Card. If you haven't yet done so, visit us online today to register your card and you'll be WOOing in no time!
Your WOO Card never expires but please take a moment to re-register to make sure we've got your current contact information.
WOO Cards available
for purchase anytime online.
Also now available at the Box Offices of
Hanover Theater
and the DCU Center, as well as at the Culural Development Office in Worcester City Hall. |
Please Note:
 The Spring/Summer 2013 printed edition of our WOO Map includes incorrect information about the WOO discount available at
Nancy Chang Restaurant.
The correct info should read:
Save 10% off food bill,
not to be combine with other discounts, special offers or buffet.
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Upcoming in WOO
May 4 - 5th - One Weekend, Two Spectacular Shows: Daffodil & Primrose at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, $2 of adult garden admission with WOO Card
Ongoing, Wednesdays - Live music with Worcester-based guitarist Matt Robert at Nu Cafe, $1 off any purchase of $7 or more with WOO Card
May 9th - Opening reception with Artist in Residence Barry Van Dusen at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, free admission, swipe for WOO points
May 9th - A Look at Birch Bark, From Forest to Home with master basket-maker Vladimir Yarish at the Museum of Russian Icons,
$1 off admission with WOO Card
May 10th - The Fear Nuttin Band returns to the Lucky Dog Music Hall, $5 cover with WOO Card
May 10 - 11th - Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody on stage at The Hanover Theatre, 10% discount with WOO Card
Thru May 11th - The Journey of Two Collectors: Barrett & Mahroo Morgan Collection exhibit at the Worcester Center for Crafts, swipe for Double WOO points
May 11th - Worcester Art Museum ZIP Tour: The Peale Family, free with museum admission, 2-for-1 adult museum admission with WOO Card
May 11th - Glazed and Confused single day workshop on ceramic glazes at the Worcester Center for Crafts, swipe for Double WOO points
May 12th - Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show at The Hanover Theatre, $5 off tickets with WOO Card
May 14th - Factional Flights and Fictional Worlds lecture with noted author, writer and producer Amy Brill at the American Antiquarian Society, free admission, swipe for Double WOO points
May 15th - Crafternoons: Mechanics Association Ribbons at the Worcester Historical Museum, swipe for WOO points
May 15th - Legendary Paul Anka performs at The Hanover Theatre, 10% off tickets with WOO Card
May 15th - Worcester Art Museum's Tour of the Month: Rule Brittania, free with museum admission, WOO Card holders enjoy 2-for-1 museum admission
May 16th - Artist in Residence Exhibition at the Worcester Center for Crafts, Free admission, Swipe for Double WOO points
May 17th - Pottery + 1 Date Night workshop at the Worcester Center for Crafts, Swipe for Double WOO points
May 16th - Gary Hirschberg, Co-Founder, Chairman and CE-Yo of Stonyfield Farm will speak at The Hanover Theatre, 10% off tickets with WOO Card
May 18th - Star Wars Day at Higgins Armory Museum, $2 off adult general admission with WOO Card
May 18th - Heirloom Tomato Plant Giveway and Sale at Old Sturbridge Village, $5 off adult daytime admission with WOO Card
May 22nd - Woo Town Wednesday at the Lucky Dog Music Hall, featuring Killiney Woods, FREE admission with WOO Card
May 23rd - Hidden Histories in 19th Century Scrapbooks with author & professor Ellen Gruber Garvey at American Antiquarian Society, swipe for Double WOO points
May 25th - June 23rd (weekends only) - Tree Canopy Walkway open at the EcoTarium, $2 off adult museum admission and $1 off planetarium show with WOO Card
May 25th - Legendary Clutch Grabwell returns to Worcester, rocking the Lucky Dog Music Hall, swipe for WOO points
Thru May 31st - Fifteenth ArtsWorcester Biennial at the Aurora Gallery, free admission, swipe for Double WOO points
June 1st - Antique Car Rally at Old Sturbridge Village, $5 off adult daytime admission with WOO Card
June 1st - Hands-On History Workshop: Worcester and the American Revolution with leading historian Ray Raphael, swipe for Double WOO points
June 2nd - stART on the Street Spring Edition returns to Worcester's Green Street, free admission, swipe for WOO points
June 2nd - Teseracte Players of Boston present Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Lucky Dog Music Hall, Swipe for WOO points
June 4th - Worcester Chamber Music Society Annual Senior Concert at Briarwood Continuing Care Community, swipe for Double WOO points
June 7th - Opening reception for ONE, exhibition of members works at ArtsWorcester's Aurora Gallery, Free admission, swipe for WOO points |
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Visit the Worcester Cultural Coalition's online calendar often for more information about these and many, many other cultural happenings! Look for the for special WOO discounts and valuable WOO points! |
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Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Why not treat mom to the gift of WOO?
With more than sixty Worcester area arts and culture destinations, along with restaurants, hotels, retailers and other hospitality minded businesses now participating in the WOO Card program- mom will appreciate your savvy consumer side enjoying great discounts and special offers and will certainly relish all the fantastic prizes available to reward you for your WOO loyalty! Not to mention exclusive access to great Wow WOO Packages!
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 Six Senses
Six artists explore the five senses and their own sixth senses at a new exhibition aptly named Six Senses at the Sprinkler Factory Gallery, 3 Harlow Street, Worcester. The exhibit, featuring the works of Michael Hachey, Karen Nunley, Jacqueline Ross, Susan Swinand, Catherine Wilcox-Titus, and Peter Wise, will open to the public with a special reception on Saturday, May 4th from 6-9 p.m. Admission is FREE. On Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m. two local poets, Heather Treseler and Karen Sharpe, will share poetry inspired by works in the show. Six Senses will run through May 31st. Gallery hours, Thursdays 5-9 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays, 1-5 p.m. WOO Card holders can swipe for Double WOO points. |
Looking for something a little different for that special mother in your life? The Worcester Center for Crafts invites you to try your hand at one of two Friday Night Fun workshops: Flameworked Flowers for Mom or Glass Flowers for Mom. Both workshops available on Friday, May 3rd at the center's New Street Glass Studio, 35B New Street Worcester. Flameworked Flowers will allow participants to create wonderful glass flowers using a bench torch and pyrex, colored or clear glass tubing. Click here for more details and to register. Meanwhile glassblowing will give participants a brief demonstration of this 2,000 year old art before diving in and making their very own glass flower. Click here for details and to register. WOO Card holders can swipe for Double WOO points. |
 Make some noise
See what all the noise is about when the explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy and utterly unique show STOMP takes the stage at The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge Street, Worcester, for three shows Saturday, May 4th and Sunday, May 5th. You won't want to miss this percussive hit which will debut new surprises, two new full-scale routines utilizing props like tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans! Tickets available online or by call the box office at 875 571-SHOW. WOO Card holders save 10% on tickets. |
 Siege the Day!
Higgins Armory Museum, 100 Barber Avenue, Worcester, invites you to Siege the Day! On Saturday, May 4th the museum will hosts its annual Trebuchet Contest. Trebuchets are a type of medieval siege machine used to destroy castle walls. Using the principles of gravity and levers, trebuchets were capable of hurling large stones a great distance. Put together your own team, build a four-foot trebuchet and come to prove your handiwork! Prizes will be awarded for accuracy and general coolness. FREE to enter the contest, free to simply watch with museum admission. WOO Card holders save $2 off adult general admission. |
 Complimentary Comics
On Saturday, May 4th, That's Entertainment, 244 Park Avenue, Worcester, will celebrate the 12th Annual Edition of Free Comic Book Day, offering attendees a number of special edition comic books at no cost and by hosting a group of comic book artists who will be drawing free sketches on request. Offerings this year include comic books featuring Batman, the Hulk, the Avengers, Pippi Longstocking, Tinker Bell, Dragon Ball, Judge Dredd, the Tick and many others suggested for various ages. Attendees will be able to choose up to five comics that especially catch their interest from an array of options. Admission to the event is FREE and open to the public. WOO Card holders get one free comic with purchase of $10 or more. |
 Springful voices
Join the four choirs of the Worcester Children's Chorus as they celebrate five seasons as Worcester County's fastest growing professional-level children's choral program. The choirs will perform some of their favorite repertoire ranging from folk song arrangements to jazz and classical selections at their 5th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, May 5th at Mechanics Hall, 321 Main Street, Worcester. Tickets available online or by calling 508 752-0888. WOO Card holders can swipe for Double WOO points. |
 Salud to Cinco
There's few things we Americans like more than an excuse to party and Cinco de Mayo is no exception! Ceres Bistro, 363 Plantation Street, Worcester, invites you to its Cinco de Mayo Patio Party on Sunday, May 5th from 2-8 p.m. Enjoy festive drink specials and buffet, along with music from a featured dj. WOO Card holders can swipe for WOO points.
Meanwhile over at Mezcal Tequila Cantina, 166 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, celebrate with some holy guacamole all weekend long! Friday, May 3rd - Sunday, May 5th don't miss out on Mezcal's famous margaritas and guac, chef specials, special drink promos and festive entertainment!
The Flying Rhino Cafe & Watering Hole, 278 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, will likewise be kicking up its heels for the beloved Cinco de Mayo holiday on Sunday, May 5th with live bands and plenty of fun surprises! |
 Xtreme Treetop Adventure
You've heard of Ty Pennington and his popular Extreme Makeover adventures, right? How about an Xtreme Treetop Adventure - EcoTarium style! On Saturday, May 11th, the museum, located at 222 Harrington Way, Worcester, will offer a special one-of-a-kind treetop extravaganza - an opportunity to experience both the Tree Canopy Walkway and a Tree Climbing Expedition. Sessions will begin at the Tree Canopy Walkway where participants will venture out 40-feet above the ground in a grove of oak and hickory tree, balancing on rope and plan bridges before ziplining to the forest floor. Part two of the expedition will include a hike to the EcoTarium's neighboring property which includes black oak savanna to climb one of the City's majestic old-growth trees using professional ropes and harnesses. Space is limited. Reservations required by calling 508 929-2703. WOO Card holders enjoy $2 off adult museum admission and $1 off planetarium show. |
Join the Worcester Chamber Music Society in celebrating and honoring the life of WPI Professor Thomas Keil with a special memorial concert at Mechanics Hall, 321 Main Street, Worcester, on Sunday, May 12th at 7:30 p.m. The program will include the stunning Cello Quintet by Schubert. Admission is FREE and no reservations are required. WOO Card holders can swipe for Double WOO points. |
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How to show appreciation for the countless hours of cooking and cleaning, nurturing and teaching and SO many other things that Mothers do? Our WOO venues have got your covered with great ideas for quality time spent together to yummy eats, be sure to treat your mom to the gift of WOO!
 Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston, is offering FREE admission for all mothers all Mother's Day Weekend long, both Saturday, May 11th and Sunday, May 12th. Spend the day strolling the gardens and enjoying thousands of bulbs in bloom - from lilacs, azaleas, cherries, honeysuckle and more. WOO Card holders can swipe for WOO points.
 Perhaps mom would enjoy a trip back in time? Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, is likewise offering FREE admission for mothers on Sunday, May 12th. Enjoy free gifts for the first 200 mothers, moms vs kids tug of war on the Village Green, final weeks of A Child's World exhibit, Best Mother in History contest and so much more! Although Mother's Day is a modern invention, OSV historians note that by the 1830s a cult of domesticity began to glorify the home as a sanctuary and refuge from the increasingly bustling and impersonal outside world. A special Mother's Day Brunch will be served at the museum's Oliver Wight Tavern, reservations required. WOO Card holders save $5 off adult daytime museum admission.
 Feed mom's artistic soul at the Worcester Art Museum's, 55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, which is hosting a special Mother's Day Chamber Music Concert on Sunday, May 12th at 2:30 p.m. in the American Gallery. Concert to feature Michelle Graveline on the harpsichord and soprano Monica Hatch, with a special talk by curatorial assistant Nancy Burns during intermission about maternal works in the museum. Following the concert guests can meet the musicians and enjoy complimentary coffee and desserts. Reservations required. WOO Card holders can swipe for WOO points.
 Treat mom to a bit to eat! Nuovo Restaurant, 92 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, will begin serving a special Mother's Day menu at 12 noon on Sunday, May 12th. Reservations strongly recommended. WOO Card holders enjoy 10% off food bill at Nuovo.
Flying Rhino Cafe & Watering Hole, 278 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, will be offering a special Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12th - the patio will be open, along with the new deck. Enjoy a scrumptious full buffet with a complimentary cocktail between 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., full menu available 3 -9 p.m. Reservations recommended.
The People's Kitchen, 1 Exchange Street, Worcester, offers a mom a break from her own kitchen with a special Mother's Day dinner featuring chef's brunch plates and dinner specials on Sunday, May 12th from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Reservations suggested.
Please note - although standard WOO discounts may not apply due to Mother's Day holiday specials, be sure to swipe your WOO Card for WOO points. |
 Factual Flights and Fictional Worlds
Amy Brill's debut novel, The Movement of Stars, was researched at the American Antiquarian Society, 185 Salisbury Street, Worcester, and is inspired by the work of Maria Mitchell, the first professional female astronomer in America. Join Brill at AAS on Tuesday, May 14th at 7 p.m. for a fascinating talk about her novel which tells the story of Hannah Gardner Price, a young woman living on Nantucket in 1845 whose passion for astronomy and her relationship with a whaler from the Azores put her in direct conflict with the mores and conventions of the Nantucket Quaker community in which she was raised. Brill's articles, essays and short stories have appeared in numerous publications and she won a George Foster Peabody Award for writing MTV's The Social History of HIV. Admission to her talk is free and open to the public. WOO Card holders can swipe for Double WOO points. |
Join the Joy of Music Program in celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the JOMP Youth Orchestra at its 6th Annual Spring Gala on Wednesday, May 15th at 7 p.m. at Mechanics Hall, 321 Main Street, Worcester. Conducted by Timothy Terranella, the program will include works by Vaughan Williams, Mozart and Smetana, featuring soloists Amelia Erskine, harp and Libby Dimenstein, clarinet. Additional performances to include the Joy of Music String and Jazz Ensembles. Admission is FREE and open to all. WOO Card holders can swipe for Double WOO points. |
 Fireworks turns 10!
The Fireworks Studio at the Sprinkler Factory Gallery, 38 Harlow Street, Worcester is turning ten! To celebrate they will once again be opening their doors on Saturday, May 18th from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. to invite you in to see what new with resident artists. New work, new members. Learn about the ceramics process as you watch the artists work in their studios and demonstrate their technique. For one day only, so don't miss it! Admission is free. WOO Card holders can swipe for Double WOO points. |
 All Dolled Up!
In conjunction with its new Matryoshka: The Russian Nesting Doll exhibit, the Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union Street, Clinton, will host All Dolled Up Family Day on Saturday, May 18th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Enjoy free activities all day including cookie decorating, snacks, art activities, a reading corner, family-friendly gallery tours at 10 a.m., 12 noon and 1 p.m., along with storytelling on the hour throughout the day. Matryoshka features 83 sets of lavishly painted wooden nesting dolls of decreasing size placed one inside the other. Whether depicting ancient legends, religious themes or political caricatures, Matryoshkas can reveal a subtle narrative about the history of Russia. Exhibit will be on view through July 20th. Admission $7 adults, $5 seniors, $2 students and children 3-17, is open to all. WOO Card holders can swipe for WOO points. |
 It's Alive!
The EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester invites you to an adult evening of fun as the museum comes alive on Saturday, May 18th from 7-10 p.m. In a spin on the popular movie, Night at the Museum, encounter historical characters and exciting surprises around every corner. Journey down the rabbit hole to preview the museum's new summer exhibit Alice's Wonderland, meeting characters from he the classic by Lewis Carroll. Raise a glass to the museum's two dinosaurs in the DinoTracks exhibit, take a moonlight train ride around the grounds and so much more. Also enjoy cocktails, great food, silent and live auctions and music by the Dale LePage Trio. Advance reservations required by calling 508 929-2703. WOO Card holders can swipe for WOO points. |
 Spring Fling!
The Habitat for Humanity Metro West/Greater Worcester ReStore, 11 Distributor Road, Worcester, will host its Annual Spring Fling Sale on Saturday, May 18th from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Enjoy special deals on the entire inventory throughout the day with all proceeds to benefit our local Habitat for Humanity. Sale will include DIY demonstrations and collaborations with local food vendors, craft vendors and musicians. Enjoy live music by Jelly Roll Soul, The McCrites and Justin Martin. WOO Card holders receive 15% discount on any one item.
WOO Cards will be available for purchase during the Spring Fling Sale for $20 with $5 of every card sold to benefit Habitat for Humanity |
 Marathon Benefit
Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest, heals the heart and makes it whole, flows from heaven to the soul.
The Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green Street, Worcester, will be hosting a benefit on Sunday, May 19th from 12 noon - 2 a.m. with proceeds to benefit the Boston One Fund, supporting survivors and families of the Boston Marathon attack. Check out this dynamic lineup of entertainment:
1PM to 1:45 PM Bobby Morin 2:00PM to 2:45 PM Gladstone 3:00PM to 3:45 PM Shadowbomb 4:00PM to 4:45 PM Tony Soul Project 5:00PM to 5:45 PM Blackstone Soul 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM Amanda Cote Project with Alison Schelin 7:00PM to 7:45 PM Joe Hart Band 8:00 PM to 8:45 PM Charles River Music Whores 9:00 PM to 9:45 PM Army of None 10:00 PM to 10:45 PM East Coast Runaways 10:00PM to 11:45 PM Eclipse Admission just $10. WOO Card holders can swipe for WOO points. |
 Living Legacy
Music Worcester has been perpetuating the legacy of our nation's oldest musical festival by presenting great musical performances that enrich the cultural life of Central Massachusetts for more than 152 years. Join us on Sunday, May 19th from 3-5 p.m. at The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge Street, Worcester. This special tribute will take a look back at the milestones of this illustrious institution. Learn about the festivals early years, its golden age when guest stars included Arthur Fieldler, Beverly Sills, Isaac Stern, Duke Ellington and Itzhak Perlman, and celebrate the leadership of Stasia Hovenesian, whose many years of service and devotion to Music Worcester has greatly enriched our community. Tickets available online or by calling the box office at 871 571-SHOW. WOO Card holders can swipe for WOO points. |
 Wool Days
The temperatures are climbing so it's time for the sheep at Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, to get their annual haircuts. Celebrate Wool Days, Saturday, May 25th - Monday, May 27th. Historians will demonstrate how wool is processed from shearing, scouring, carding to dyeing, spinning and weaving - in other words from sheep to shirt! Try your hand and test your history IQ at the textile exhibit and enjoy the kickoff to summer activities at the village including 1830s baseball and French & English tug of war. Most activities included with regular museum admission. WOO Card holders save $5 off adult daytime admission. |
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