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Welcome to the WOO!
Get your WOO Card to receive discounts and special offers at more than sixty area arts and culture destinations, along with restaurants, hotels, retailers and more throughout Worcester County! Earn WOO points every time you use your WOO Card and be entered to win fantastic prizes!
WOO & Win
Featured Prizes:
Built to Amaze 
Win a pair of tickets to Opening Night of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents Built to Amaze coming to the DCU Center Thursday, October 9th - Monday, October 13th!
MW's Opening Night
Win a pair of tickets to Music Worcester's Opening Night on Friday, October 24th at 8 p.m. at Mechanics Hall, featuring the acclaimed Worcester Chorus and Accadia Players performing an all Beethoven program!
WOO Cards now available for sale at the Box Offices of both The Hanover Theatre and DCU Center,
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 Art, Youth & Community Celebration
Don't miss a celebration of art, youth and the community coming together on Friday, August 15th from 4-6 p.m. at the Worcester PopUp, 38 Franklin Street, Worcester, to celebrate the completion of the first downtown mural by renowned artist Caleb Neelon on the nearby Denholm Building located at 484 Main Street. Celebration will also feature works from young artists of the HOPE Coalition - expressing positive messages through their I'm About this Life exhibition. Enjoy DJ music and outrageous dance by 4 Elements. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free and open to all.  WOO Card holders can swipe for WOO points
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 Latin Festival
Things will be hot, hot, hot at the Worcester Common Oval, 455 Main Street, Worcester, on Saturday, August 16th as Centro Las Americas hosts its 2014 Latin American Festival 12 noon - 9 p.m. Don't miss this day long celebration of Latin music, dance and of course food! Local showcase to feature performances by Ritmos Academy, Raices Latin Dance, Matthew Sanchez and Bryan Alvarado leading up to the headliner - Luisito Carrion & Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Also enjoy children's activities, food vendors and other novelty vendors. Admission is free and open to all.
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Grant writing workshops
The Worcester Arts Council has announced that guidelines and applications for its 2015 local cultural council grant program are now available. Guidelines and applications available for download online. To assist potential applicants, WAC will be hosting two grant writing workshops - the first on Wednesday, August 20th at 6 p.m., Levi Lincoln Conference Room of Worcester City Hall, 455 Main Street, Worcester. Although not required, all potential applicants are strongly encouraged to attend. Workshop is free and open to all. A second workshop is planned for Tuesday, September 23rd, same time and place. In 2014, WAC awarded a total of $88,355 to some 40 Worcester area artists, organizations, and educational institutions. Deadline for submitting grant applications is Wednesday, October 15th.
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 Worcester Film Works
As summer draws to a close, so too does Worcester Film Works Third Thursday Movies on the Common summer 2014 season. The group's third and final presentation will take place on Thursday, August 21st with a showing of the Disney favorite, Finding Nemo. Take the plunge for some summer fun with Arlin, Dory and the whole cast of underwater friends from down under. Swim your way down to the Worcester Common Oval, 455 Main Street, Worcester, for some live entertainment and food trucks beginning at 6:30 p.m. with the movie to follow at dusk. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Admission is free and open to all. WOO Card holders get a free small popcorn
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Caterpillar Lab
As seen on PBS, biologist, photographer and educator Sam Jaffe of the Caterpillar Lab will return to Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston, on Saturday, August 23rd 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. for a unique program of these fascinating and beautiful creatures. Enjoy an up close and personal look at these fascinating and beautiful visitors to our backyard gardens! "Caterpillars are uniquely suited for use in natural history education and communicating science," says Jaffe. "These often bizarre creatures grab and hold attention through wonder, surprise, or disgust, and thus give educators a chance to create a myriad of important learning moments and provide opportunities for discovery." Caterpillar Lab included with garden admission. WOO Card holders save $2 off adult admission
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Saturday, September 6th
Kelley Square, Worcester
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August 15th
Museum of Russian Icons
203 Union Street, Clinton
August 29th
EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way, Worcester
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Did you hear?
Free Admission for All
for entire month of August at the
Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury Street, Worcester!
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Coming Up in Culture
Aug 13th - Worcester Organ Concert featuring Grant Wareham at Mechanics Hall, FREE
Thursdays thru Aug 21st - Canal District Horse & Wagon Tours, departing from 192 Harding Street, FREE
Aug 14th - Little Red and the Riders wrap up Park Spirit's Elm Park Summer Concert Series, 6:30 p.m., FREE
Aug 14th - Super Chief Trio performs at Alternative's Inc. Community Plaza at Whitin Mill, FREE
Aug 15th - Ellis Paul in concert at Mechanics Hall
Aug 15th - 16th - The Hanover Theatre's Youth Summer program presents Footlose
Aug 16th - Worcester County Poetry Association hosts Season 2 Stanley Kunitz Boyhood Home Summer Writing Series
Thru Aug 16th - Class Picture Day exhibit at Worcester Historical Museum, say cheese!
Aug 16th - Closing reception for As Far As The Eye Can See at Cantor Art Gallery
Aug 16th - Park Spirit Bird Walk & Park Presentation at Cookson Park, 79 Kendig Street, Worcester, FREE
Aug 16 & 17th - Textile Weekend at Old Sturbridge Village with quilting, weaving & spinning demos
Aug 19th - EcoTarium's Movers & Shakers program with the Worcester Sharks Shoot-out
Aug 21st - Point 'n Swing Big Band performs at Alternatives' Inc. Community Plaza at Whitin Mill, FREE
Aug 23-24 - Calliope Productions, Inc. will hold auditions for its December holiday musical Into the Woods
Ongoing Saturdays - Regional Environmental Council Community Farmer's Market at YMCA Central Branch, 766 Main Street, Worcester
Aug 28th - Debo Band performs at the Gallery of African Art in Clinton as part of Summer African Music Series, FREE
Aug 28th - HELP! Beatles Tribute Band performs at Alternatives Inc. Community Plaza at Whitin Mill, FREE
Thru Aug 30th - Darker Shades of Red: Soviet Art from the Cold War Era at the Museum of Russian Icons
Aug 30th - Sept 1st - Family Fun Days at Old Sturbridge Village with old fashioned games, magic shows and more
Aug 30th - Families Make Art at WAM: Eco-Friendly Recycled Sculpture, FREE
Sept 6th - Blackstone Canalfest 2014 on Kelley Square, Worcester, FREE
Sept 7th - The Worcester Revolution of 1774 Project
Ongoing thru Sept 8th - Wilderness Kingdom: Papercut Art- An Exhibit by artist Adrienne Ginter at Tower Hill Botanic Garden
Saturdays thru Sept 13th - Art + Market at the Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St, Worcester
Ongoing thru Sept 27th - Ambient Folklore exhibit at Worcester Center for Crafts
Visit the Worcester Cultural Coalition's online calendar often for more information about these and many, many other cultural happenings!
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 Thunder from Down Under
An occasional summer thunderstorm certainly not out of the ordinary here in New England, but brace yourself for a storm like no other when Thunder From Down Under rolls onto the stage at The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge Street, Worcester on Thursday, August 21st at 8 p.m. The perfect girls night out, don't miss this intimate performance that shows off chiseled bodies, seductive dance routines, cheeky humor and boy-next-door charm that you won't be able to resist! Critics, celebrities and fans from around the globe hail it as the best male revue show from the Vegas strip. Tickets available online or by calling the box office at 877 571-SHOW. Save 10% off tickets with WOO Card
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Down in the Meadow
What lives in a small meadow, about the length of a football field? MA Audubon Broad Meadow Brook, 414 Massasoit Avenue, Worcester, wants to know and you can help! On Wednesday, August 20th from 1-4 p.m. explore BMB's newest meadow, the Wilson-Rice Farmstead - one of the few remaining in the City and possibly the oldest. In addition to about 100 plants, all sorts of butterflies, dragonflies, mammals, frogs and snakes who use the meadow, this August adventure will be paying close attention to goldenrods, asters and other late bloomers. Learn about the biodiversity of a rare habitat while helping protect it. Intended for ages 8 and up. Bring water and dress for sun and insects. Admission $12 adults, $8 children. WOO Card holders can swipe for WOO points
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Let's go Out
to Lunch!
Before he wow's the masses at the Latin Festival on Saturday, Matthew Sanchez Y Su Orchestra will be turning up the heat at the Out to Lunch Concert Series on Thursday, August 14th at the Worcester Common Oval, 455 Main Street, Worcester. Enjoy some red hot salsa while browsing and buying from a variety of local farmers, food vendors and artisan crafts. Raices Latin Dance Company will perform during a brief intermission. Marketplace opens at 11 a.m., concert runs 12 noon - 2 p.m.
Series wraps up for the season next week, Thursday, August 21st with a not-to-be-missed R&B performance by East Coast Soul, with an intermission performance by the Central Mass Dance Academy. During both the August 14th and August 21st concerts the Planting The Seed Foundation will be on hand collecting donations of school supplies to benefit homeless youth of Worcester.
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 Steeples, Towers & Arches
Preservation Worcester invites you to discover the history and architecture of several churches and schools on the westerly ridge overlooking Worcester's Main Street on Saturday, August 16th from 10 - 11 a.m. Meet on Chatham Street, near St. Paul's Cathedral, 38 High Street, Worcester, for a walking tour to see examples of successful preservation, restoration after fire and preservation-sensitive adaptive re-use, as well as learn about some losses to demolition. Reservations requested but not required by calling 508 754-8760. Admission just $5. |
 Arts Rock Extravaganza!
Are you ready to rock? The West Boylston Arts Foundation sure is with its upcoming Arts Rock! Music & Circus Extravaganza on Saturday, August 23rd at Goodale Park, 117 Goodale Street, West Boylston. Enjoy music by Crocodile River Music, country singer Erin Ollis, rhythm & blues with Little Sugar & the Big Spoonful, two Boston Blues Challenge winners - A Ton of Blues and the Delta Generators along with Diane Kelley Dancers and a full hour of fiery acrobatics and flaming swordfights and incredible juggling feats by the Boston Circus Guild. And don't miss the 3rd Annual Charity Card Smash to benefit the American Diabetes Association. Gates open at 2 p.m. Free admission til 4 p.m. After 4 p.m. kids under 12 free, $5 for students 13-18 and $10 adults. Proceeds to benefit WBAF, supporting school arts and music programs.
WOO Cards will be available for purchase at this event for $20 with $5 on every card sold benefiting WBAF. Interested in selling WOO Cards to benefit you non-profit organization? Message us today! |
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Sing, sing a song
Know a young person who loves to sing? The Worcester Children's Chorus will be hosting its next round of auditions for their 2014/15 season on Monday, August 18th from 4-6 p.m. at Assumption College, 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester. Open to ages 8-18 for placement in one of four ensembles. Additional information available online. |
 Neighborhood Nature
Summer may be drawing to a close with school buses ready to roll in just a few short weeks, but there's still time to get out and enjoy the splendor of the season right in your own neighborhood! MA Audubon Broad Meadow Brook hosts a series of free Neighborhood Nature programs designed to do just that. On Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m. through August 20th and on Fridays from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. through August 22nd drop in to Elm Park, Highland Street & Park Avenue, Worcester, for crafts, stories and nature walks. On Fridays from 2-5 p.m. through August 22nd, learn about wildlife from canoes at Green Hill Park, Skyline Drive, Worcester. Canoes and life jackets provided, you bring your curiosity! Swimming skills are required, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Participation in the Neighborhood Nature programs is free thanks to the generosity of the Hanover Insurance Group and Commerce Bank. WOO Card holders can swipe for WOO points |
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Call to Artists
- stART on the Street has extended its deadline for applications for artists for its September 21st stART Festival on Park Avenue, Worcester until August 15th. Artists of all mediums, musicians, street performers, youth market, food vendors and more all encouraged to apply. Details available online.
- First Night Worcester is seeking artists to perform at its annual New Year's Eve celebration on December 31, 2014. Performance and visual artist from every genre are welcome to apply: music, dance, puppetry, comedy, vaudeville, storytelling, theater, juggling, visual installations, improvisation, ventriloquism, mime, magic and more! Application deadline is August 31st. Additional information available online.
- MA Audubon Wachusett Meadow seeking artists to exhibit works focused on farming, farm animals,landscape, nature and/or wildlife for upcoming Art Show/Sale as part of its Hey Day on October 4th. Deadline to apply is September 16th. Additional details available online.
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 What's Poppin'?
Have you visited the Worcester PopUp, located directly across from the Worcester Common at 38 Franklin Street, Worcester? It's the place to be this summer (located directly under the 'B' of Bay State Savings Bank awning!) Coming up: enjoy an evening of jazz with Jean Mancini Gough on Thursday, August 21st from 5:30-7 p.m. featuring a program of music from the American Songbook. On Friday, August 22nd, from 1-3 p.m. join Celida Allen for a workshop on how to make leather cuff bracelets with recycled materials. Participants are asked to bring a cleaned plastic soda bottle to be used as a mold, leather from a discarded leather coat or purse, and pieces of broken jewelry preferably chains, an inexpensive pair of scissors and a small bottle of tacky glue. Looking ahead, you'll want to save the date for a Flamenco dance class and demonstration with Edmy Ortiz on August 28th; Dinner, Art & Music Night with Miranda's Hearth on August 29th; and learn to belly dance with Eve Tribal Fusion Belly Dance Company on August 30th. Admission for all Worcester PopUp events are free and open to the public. WOO Card holders can swipe for WOO points |
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Cars in the Park
Rev your engines! Join us for Cars in the Park on Saturday, August 23rd from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in beautiful Whitin Park, 60 Main Street, Whitinsville for a a family-friendly car/bike show with a swap meet, raffles, vendors of all varieties, entertainment, music, food and more! Special guests at the Worcester Cultural Coalition's booth during the event will include Jake from the Worcester Bravehearts, FINZ from the Worcester Sharks and costumed interpreters from Old Sturbridge Village. Admission is free and open to all.
WOO Cards will be available for purchase at this event for $20 with $5 of every card sold to benefit the Whitin Community Center. Interested in selling WOO Cards to benefit your non-profit organization? Message us today! |
The Bard is Back 
The Worcester Shakespeare Festival has settled in to its new home - Alternatives' Inc. Community Plaza and GB & Lexi Singh Performance Center, 50 & 60 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. Summer season continues Thursdays - Sundays through August 24th with performances of the William Shakespeare classics, The Merry Wives of Windsor in repertory with The Winter's Tale. Performances at 8 p.m. Thursday - Saturday, 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays. Merry Wives to be staged outdoors on the Riverside Piazza with Winter's Tale performed inside the Singh Theatre. All performances $20 general admission, $15 seniors and students, children under 12 free with accompanying adult. Tickets available online or at the gate. Folding chairs provided for outside performances or if you prefer, bring your own lawn chair. |
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