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SUMMARY:Friends Spring Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Ann Spitaels Friends Book Sale \nFriday\, April 28 & Saturday\, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\nPrices from $0.50 to $2.00 on a huge selection of books and more for kids and adults.\n$2.00 bagful of books from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday\, April 29th. \nFiction\, Non-fiction\, Hardcover\, Softcover\, Large Print\, CDs\, DVDs\, Audio Books\, Jigsaw Puzzles \nFundraiser in honor of longtime Friends volunteer Ann Spitaels\, 1932-2023.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/friends-spring-book-sale/
CATEGORIES:Community,Worcester
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SUMMARY:Great American Read Book Club (April)
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss some of the most popular novels in the United States! \n3/22: The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown \n4/26: The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks \n5/24: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte \n  \nFirst Floor Reading Room
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/great-american-read-book-club-april/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Flower Arranging
DESCRIPTION:Learn about flower arranging with Sally Jablonski\, Herbert E. Berg Florist and award winning designer. For ages 18 & older. 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/earth-day-flower-arranging/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Workshops + Seminars
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UID:11860-1682121600-1682222340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Working for Worcester Year 11 Build Day
DESCRIPTION:Working for Worcester is a dynamic student-run nonprofit organization that has been making a positive impact on the city of Worcester for over a decade. Our mission is to create safe and accessible recreational infrastructure for the kids of Worcester.  \nEach year\, we host our highly anticipated Build Day event\, which brings together community members\, local college students\, and businesses to work towards a common goal of improving our city. This year\, our Build Day rally will commence at Worcester City Hall at 9 am on April 22nd\, 2023. \nOnce the rally has concluded\, each volunteer departs to their pre-designated site out of our 22 different locations across the city of Worcester. These sites include building playgrounds\, constructing indoor libraries\, landscaping\, and other exciting projects. \nWe are proud to say that with the help of our dedicated volunteers\, we are able to complete most projects within the same day. Depending on your site\, the projects will be completed before 4 pm. \nJoin us for a day of community building and making a difference in the lives of the Worcester community. We can't wait to see you there!
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/working-for-worcester-year-11-build-day/
CATEGORIES:Community
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UID:10719-1682121600-1682222340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Local History Research with Postcards (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history of postcards and how to use this rich and fascinating resource for local history research.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/local-history-research-with-postcards-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Worcester,Workshops + Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T035900
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Foraging
DESCRIPTION:Foraging is a great way to incorporate local\, nutrition-packed foods into your diet. It’s a fun way to get outdoors with friends and family\, and sustainable foraging has a positive impact on native ecosystems. Learn how to get started on your wild food foraging journey from selecting a guidebook to foraging through the seasons\, along with identification of some common wild edibles in New England\, preparation and preservation tips. \nRachel Goclawski\, Forager and Certified educator\, State-Certified in Mushrooming\, is a Programmer for The Museum of Natural History\, Sudbury Valley Trustees\, New England Botanic Garden and other organizations. She is a contributing writer for The Cook's Cook: Now\, Forager Magazine and has been featured in The Boston Globe\, WBZ\, Edible Worcester and Baystate Parent magazines\, other news\, documentaries and print. Rachel comes from a long line of foragers\, including her great-grandfather\, Arthur W. Fairbanks\, co-founder of the Boston Mycological Club. Visit her Facebook\, Instagram or YouTube for Forage to Table tips\, recipe ideas and videos.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/introduction-to-foraging/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Worcester,Workshops + Seminars
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UID:11855-1681776000-1681876740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Craft Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Calling all crafters! Bring your surplus materials\, completed crafts\, and equipment you no longer use to exchange with others. Help reduce\, reuse\, and recycle craft materials that are still usable. 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/craft-exchange/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Worcester
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SUMMARY:Virtual Genealogy Club (April)
DESCRIPTION:Please join fellow genealogists from WPL and the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists as we meet via Zoom to informally discuss the joys and challenges of sharing our passion for family history. Bring your curiosity\, your latest research and those stubborn brick walls. All are welcome.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/virtual-genealogy-club-april-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Worcester
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UID:10463-1681776000-1681876740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Science Fiction Book Club (April)
DESCRIPTION:Do you like reading about spaceships\, parallel worlds\, aliens\, telepathy\, time travel or droids? Join us to discuss great SF & Fantasy fiction. Ages 16 and up are welcome. \n3/21: The Gone World by Tom Sweterlitsch \n4/18: Goldilocks by Laura Lam \n5/16: Ringworld by Larry Niven
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/virtual-science-fiction-book-club-april-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T035900
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UID:10689-1681516800-1681617540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Easy Everyday Side Dishes: Cuban Yuca con Mojo & Thai Cucumber Salad with Chef Vanessa
DESCRIPTION:Creating side dishes does not have to be the same thing from week to week when preparing food at home. In this class\, Chef Vanessa will guide you through two easy recipes from Cuba & Thailand. \nCuban Yuca con Mojo is a popular starchy side dish served in a garlicky vinegar sauce enhanced with lime juice and red onions. Thai Cucumber Salad uses flavorful ingredients such as fish sauce and cilantro with spicy peppers. Both side dishes go well with grilled meat or seafood or simply enjoyed as you please. \nChef Vanessa is a Certified Nutrition & Wellness Coach with a focus on helping individuals achieve a healthy lifestyle. Nourishing food should not be boring! Visit Chef Vanessa’s website and Instagram for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/easy-everyday-side-dishes-cuban-yuca-con-mojo-thai-cucumber-salad-with-chef-vanessa/
CATEGORIES:Community,Food + Drink,Free,Worcester,Workshops + Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T000000
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UID:10870-1681430400-1681531140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Downtown Worcester BID April Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join other Downtown stakeholders at our April community meeting on Friday\, April 14 from 9-10am at Mercantile Center\, 100 Front Street\, on the 19th floor. Enjoy a morning of networking\, refreshments from Fortissimo Coffeehouse\, and fantastic views of Downtown Worcester! \nREGISTER HERE \nDowntown Worcester BID Community Meetings are always free and open to the public. 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/downtown-worcester-bid-april-community-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230410T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T035900
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UID:10573-1681084800-1681185540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:De-Stress with Dogs (April)
DESCRIPTION:Visit with a registered therapy dog to bring a little rest and relaxation to your day. Therapy animals are generally privately owned pets who are brought by their handlers to places to bring joy and smiles. This program is made possible by Tufts Paws for People\, which is a Community Partner of the Pet Partners organization.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/de-stress-with-dogs-april/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230409T035900
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UID:10724-1680912000-1681012740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Searching for Ancestors on Ancestry.com (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Never used Ancestry.com? You're in for a treat. Used it before? Still more to learn. Please join us on Zoom as we mine the most popular of all genealogy databases for genealogical riches. 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/searching-for-ancestors-on-ancestry-com-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Worcester,Workshops + Seminars
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230409T035900
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UID:10599-1680912000-1681012740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Pathways to Publication with Sisters in Crime
DESCRIPTION:In this in-person panel\, authors\, Edith Maxwell and Janet Raye Stevens\, will discuss their different journeys to publication\, which include getting an agent and going with a large press to deciding to go with a small press or to self-publish. \n  \nAgatha Award winning Edith Maxwell writes the Quaker Midwife Mysteries and the Local Foods Mysteries. As Maddie Day she writes the Country Store Mysteries and the Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries. Her short crime fiction has appeared in many juried anthologies. She was honored to serve as President of Sisters in Crime New England and is a Lifetime member of Sisters in Crime National\, as well as a professional member of Mystery Writers of America. A fourth-generation Californian and former tech writer\, farmer\, and doula\, Maxwell now writes\, cooks\, gardens\, and wastes time as a Facebook addict north of Boston. \nJanet Raye Stevens writes short stories and novel-length mystery\, YA\, and romance. Winner of RWA's 2018 Golden Heart Award\, Janet lives in Massachusetts where she indulges her hobbies of drinking copious amounts of tea (Earl Gray\, hot) plotting revenge (best served cold)\, and creating fictional worlds populated with cool chicks and hot guys. Janet describes her path to publication as a long\, circuitous one\, which gives her plenty of stories to tell. These include looking for a traditional publisher\, entering many writing contests (and winning some awards) with agents/editors as the final judge\, getting and switching agents\, and other twists and turns until finally she went indie and published four books as well as a number of short stories. She grew up in Worcester and also worked at the WPL film library back in the 1980s. 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/pathways-to-publication-with-sisters-in-crime/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Workshops + Seminars
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T035900
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SUMMARY:Woo Juice Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the GRAND OPENING of Woo Juice\, on Friday\, April 7th at 22 Front Street in the Midtown Mall. Please join us for the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Celebration for a new healthier option in our growing city.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/woo-juice-grand-opening/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Kid-friendly,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T035900
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CREATED:20230518T180703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180710Z
UID:10432-1680566400-1680667140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Virtual American History Book Discussion (April)
DESCRIPTION:Please join our ongoing book discussion group focused on American history.   \n3/7: River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt’s Darkest Journey by Candace Millard \n4/4: Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America by Leila Philip \n 5/2: The Great Arizona Orphan Abduction by Linda Gordon
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/virtual-american-history-book-discussion-april-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T035900
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UID:10908-1680393600-1680494340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Many Voices: Mechanics Hall Youth Singers Spring 2023 Concert
DESCRIPTION:Mechanics Hall presents: Many Voices: Mechanics Hall Youth Singers Spring 2023 Concert\n'Cover Me in Sunshine' \nSunday\, April 2\, 2023\nConcert: 4:00pm — Doors: 3:30pm \nMany Voices is the anchor youth program at Mechanics Hall\, a recognition that Worcester's children are the heart and soul of our richly multicultural city! The chorus is composed of 5th and 6th graders from every Worcester neighborhood\, and gives children from all backgrounds the opportunity to practice and perform at Mechanics Hall — their own "home" concert hall! \nPlease join us for their Spring 2023 'Cover Me in Sunshine' Concert! \nThe Program\n♪  Think of Me\, Forget Me Not\n♪  Unstoppable\n♪  Lift Me Up\n♪  Vivir Mi Vida\n♪  Cover Me In Sunshine /It's A Beautiful Day\n♪  Top of the World (from Lyle Lyle Crocodile) \n  \nMechanics Hall gratefully acknowledges the following funders for their generous support of MVYS:\nThe George F. & Sybil H. Fuller Foundation\nThe Hanover Insurance Group Foundation\nWorcester Arts Council\nThe Schwartz Foundation\nAvidia Bank
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/many-voices-mechanics-hall-youth-singers-spring-2023-concert/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T035900
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UID:10729-1680307200-1680407940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Spring De-Stress Fest
DESCRIPTION:Spring cleaning for your mind! Join us for DIY calming jars\, cookie decorating\, coloring pages\, and a visit with a registered therapy dog.  For ages 16 and older.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/spring-de-stress-fest/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Worcester
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T035900
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UID:10547-1680307200-1680407940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Poetry Writing Workshop with Susan Roney-O'Brien (April)
DESCRIPTION:This virtual poetry workshop is a vehicle for critique\, a time of close reading and thoughtful responses that help craft the written word so that it says exactly what the author intends. The focus is the work itself. Poets are respectful of each other\, value the craft\, understand the courage it takes to have work critiqued\, and make the final decisions about their own writing. Please join us.  \nWriting prompts will be shared with registrants one week before the workshop via a shared Google Document\, and we request you submit your work at least three days before the workshop to give attendees time to read your poem. The link to the Google Document can be found in the confirmation email when you register.  \nSusan Roney-O’Brien earned her MFA at Warren Wilson College and is the author of five poetry collections. She hosts monthly poetry readings\, teaches workshops and coordinates the Stanley Kunitz summer writing series.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/virtual-poetry-writing-workshop-with-susan-roney-obrien-april-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Worcester,Workshops + Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T035900
DTSTAMP:20260506T051409
CREATED:20230518T180746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180748Z
UID:10796-1680134400-1680235140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:The United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants
DESCRIPTION:Join The United States Air Force Band’s Concert Band & Singing Sergeants on their tour of the Northeast! \nFREE ADMISSION\nREGISTRATION REQUIRED \n  \nThe United States Air Force Band is the premier musical organization of the U.S. Air Force. The excellence demonstrated by the Band's active-duty musicians reflects the excellence carried out by Airmen stationed around the globe. Each member is proud to represent all Airmen whose selfless service and sacrifices ensure the freedoms enjoyed by citizens of the United States of America. Since its formation in 1941\, this world-class organization has inspired billions of listeners through its exhilarating music\, engaging programs\, and masterful recordings. \nThrough world-class musical presentations and ceremonies\, The U.S. Air Force Band helps create bonds between the United States and the worldwide community. Using music to bridge language\, cultural\, societal\, and socio-economic differences\, the Band's performances advance international relationships and inspire positive and long-lasting impressions of the U.S. Air Force and the United States of America. \nThe excellence demonstrated by the Band's active-duty musicians reflects the excellence carried out 24 hours a day by Airmen stationed around the globe. These professionals are proud to represent all Airmen\, whose selfless service and sacrifices ensure the freedoms we enjoy as American citizens.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/the-united-states-air-force-band-and-singing-sergeants/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance,Tours,Worcester
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SUMMARY:Women’s History Month Celebration of Frances Perkins (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual presentation by speakers from the Frances Perkins Center on the life and legacy of Frances Perkins.  \nThe Worcester Public Library also invites the public to visit the Frances Perkins Branch during the month of March 2023 to see the traveling exhibit about the Life and Legacy of Frances Perkins. The exhibit is available for viewing during the library’s regular hours.  \nFrances Perkins (1880-1965)\, the first woman to serve in a U.S. presidential cabinet\, was Secretary of Labor (1933-1945) for the entire tenure of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Perkins was the driving force behind many of the groundbreaking New Deal programs that are still the foundation of the American social safety net — Social Security\, unemployment insurance\, the 40-hour work week\, and the minimum wage. \nThe display of the traveling exhibit is made possible due to the support of the Maine Community Foundation\, Maine Humanities Council\, Historic New England\, Katharine J. Watson\, and Newman’s Own Foundation.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/womens-history-month-celebration-of-frances-perkins-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Workshops + Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T035900
DTSTAMP:20260506T051409
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SUMMARY:Brown Bag Concert: Rory Stuart
DESCRIPTION:Mechanics Hall & 90.5 FM WICN present Brown Bag Concert featuring Rory Stuart \nWednesday\, March 29th at Noon\nFREE ADMISSION — No Registration Required!\n  \nRory Stuart is a critically acclaimed jazz guitarist and composer based in New York. Since 1982\, he has performed as sideman or leader in groups that included artists George Garzone\, Jaleel Shaw\, Robert Glasper\, Becca Stevens\, Anthony Cox\, Reggie Workman\, Francois Moutin\, Matt Penman\, Brandon Owens\, Chris Tordini\, John Lockwood\, Doug Weiss\, Calvin Hill\, Chip Jackson\, Keith Copeland\, John Riley\, Dan Weiss\, Ari Hoenig\, Dafnis Prieto and Obed Calvaire. \nRory also teaches at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York\, where he designed and teaches the Advanced Rhythm Curriculum. \n  \nMechanics Hall gratefully acknowledges the following Brown Bag Series partners and sponsors \n90.5 FM WICN\nThe Fred Harris Daniels Foundation\nMassachusetts Cultural Council\n 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/brown-bag-concert-rory-stuart/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T035900
DTSTAMP:20260506T051409
CREATED:20230518T180746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180750Z
UID:10850-1679788800-1679889540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:5th Annual Four Orchestras Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us next Sunday for the return of WYO's Four Orchestras Festival with the WY Symphony & Philharmonic\, Burnocat High School and Shrewsbury High School Orchestras. This year's festival will feature guest conductor and clinician\, Dr. Mark Alpizar\, from the Vermont Youth Orchestra Association. Doors will open at 3:15pm for a pre-concert exhibition featuring local schools and musical organizations including The Walden School\, North Street Bennet School\, Worcester Chamber Music Society and Pakachoag Music School. The concert will feature music by South Korean composer Soon Hee Newbold\, Jean Sibelius\, Hector Berlioz and Rossini's William Tell Overture. 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/5th-annual-four-orchestras-festival/
CATEGORIES:BIPOC,Community,Family-friendly,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T035900
DTSTAMP:20260506T051409
CREATED:20230518T180725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180728Z
UID:10594-1679702400-1679803140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Military Records for Genealogy (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Do you have ancestors who served in the US military? Learn how to find the records and information that is available for genealogists.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/military-records-for-genealogy-virtual-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Workshops + Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T035900
DTSTAMP:20260506T051409
CREATED:20230518T180703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180708Z
UID:10399-1679616000-1679716740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:2023 Kennedy Community Health Hero Costume Party
DESCRIPTION:Kennedy Community Health is pleased to announce its 2023 Hero Costume Party on Friday\, March 24th at the Jean McDonough Arts Center in Worcester! \nThe much-anticipated return of Kennedy Community Health’s one-of-a-kind costume party event is here.  We’re back to celebrate our health care heroes in a hero-themed party at the Jean McDonough Arts Center in Worcester.  Come dressed as your favorite hero and be ready to enjoy live music\, delicious food and drink\, and great company.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/2023-kennedy-community-health-hero-costume-party/
CATEGORIES:Art,Comedy,Community,Food + Drink,Performance,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T035900
DTSTAMP:20260506T051409
CREATED:20230518T180703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180709Z
UID:10422-1679443200-1679543940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Great American Read Book Club (March)
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss some of the most popular novels in the United States! \n3/22: The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown \n4/26: The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks \n5/24: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/great-american-read-book-club-march/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T035900
DTSTAMP:20260506T051409
CREATED:20230518T180652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180658Z
UID:10290-1679443200-1679543940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Call for Art: The Twentieth ArtsWorcester Biennial
DESCRIPTION:CALL FOR ART: \nTwentieth ArtsWorcester Biennial \nSubmission Deadline: March 22 \nFirst Round of Notifications: by March 30 \nDrop off for in-person jurying: April 13 – 16 \nFinal Round of Notifications: by April 20 \nExhibition Dates: May 4 through July 9 \nArtwork pickup: July 13 – July 16 \n  \nThe year 2023 marks the twentieth ArtsWorcester Biennial\, an exhibition that has included a range of the region’s best visual art since 1985. This year’s Biennial will be juried by Conor Moynihan\, Assistant Curator\, Prints\, Drawings and Photographs at the RISD Museum. Learn more about the juror here. \nThe winner of the Sally Bishop Biennial Prize will receive a $1\,000 cash award and a solo exhibition at the Worcester Art Museum during their 2023-24 season. Previous winners of the Sally Bishop Prize include pen and ink artist James Dye (Exploring the Myths of James Dye) and painters Susan Swinand (Nature Imagined by Susan Swinand) and Kat O’Connor (Fathom: The Art of Kat O’Connor). \nAdditional prizes include the Evelyn Claywell Absher Award for Abstract Art and the Ruth Susan Westheimer Prize for Fine Craft\, both of which come with $1\,000 prizes. Another $2\,000 in prizes will be given at the discretion of the juror. The first one hundred and fifty artists submitting work to the Biennial\, regardless of its acceptance\, will receive a complimentary\, one-year individual membership to the Worcester Art Museum\, courtesy of their Members’ Council. \nThe ArtsWorcester Biennial has no theme. All media are welcome\, including but not limited to painting\, sculpture\, photography\, fiber\, fine craft\, digital art\, and video. Have a question about the call\, or want to share what you’re thinking of submitting? Email alice@artsworcester.org or call the gallery at 508-755-5142. \nAll entries must be made online\, and current ArtsWorcester membership is required to submit. A $15 fee applies to each work submitted\, with a maximum of three works per artist. If you would like financial assistance with membership or Biennial fees through our Pay It Forward Fund\, please contact alice@artsworcester.org. \nThere will be two rounds of jurying for the Twentieth ArtsWorcester Biennial: one online and one in-person. Artists will be notified of the status of their artwork(s) in the first round by March 30 and must bring their artwork to ArtsWorcester between April 13 and April 16. Artists will be notified of final decisions by April 20 and any artwork not accepted must be picked up by May 1. ArtsWorcester cannot accept or return work by shipment. \n  \nSubmission Guidelines: \n\nArtsWorcester membership is required for submission. Membership fees are non-refundable. If you would like financial assistance with membership\, please contact alice@artsworcester.org.\nEach artist may submit up to three works for consideration\, and all entries must be made online.\nA non-refundable $15 fee applies to each work submitted. Payment must be made online at the time of submission. If you would like financial assistance with Biennial fees\, please contact alice@artsworcester.org.\nArtwork must be original\, completed within the last five years\, and not previously exhibited at ArtsWorcester. For example\, a monoprint or screen print is permitted\, but a giclée print of a painting is not.\nTwo-dimensional artworks or artworks that hang on the wall must not exceed 60" in any direction\, including frame.\nThree-dimensional artworks are limited to 90" in height\, and no single element can exceed 50 pounds. Three-dimensional artworks may not exceed 48" at their widest point.\nArtworks suspended from the ceiling are limited to 50 pounds.\nArtsWorcester has limited screening equipment for video works. Video artists may be asked to provide their own screening device.\nWorks must be exhibition-ready with framing and wire as appropriate. Alternative hanging methods (suspension from the ceiling\, installation with magnets\, etc.) must be tested prior to submission to ensure successful installation.\nIf accepted\, work must be delivered in person or by proxy. ArtsWorcester cannot accept or return work by shipment.\nArtworks not accepted in the second round of in-person jurying must be picked up following the second notification.\nArtists receive sixty percent of each sale made through our galleries.\n\nThe Twentieth ArtsWorcester Biennial is in partnership with the Worcester Art Museum. Ongoing support comes from Mass Cultural Council.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/call-for-art-the-twentieth-artsworcester-biennial/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T035900
DTSTAMP:20260506T051409
CREATED:20230518T180735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180739Z
UID:10704-1679356800-1679457540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Genealogy Club (March)
DESCRIPTION:Please join fellow genealogists from WPL and the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists as we meet via Zoom to informally discuss the joys and challenges of sharing our passion for family history. Bring your curiosity\, your latest research and those stubborn brick walls. All are welcome.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/virtual-genealogy-club-march-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T035900
DTSTAMP:20260506T051409
CREATED:20230518T180725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180729Z
UID:10609-1679356800-1679457540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Nowruz Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the Persian New Year and celebrate the beginning of spring with crafts\, snacks and festivities for all ages! Nowruz\, also spelled Nauruz\, Norooz or Nevruz\, is a festival of renewal and springtime celebrated in many countries\, including Iran and Afghanistan. \nSaxe Room
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/nowruz-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T035900
DTSTAMP:20260506T051409
CREATED:20230518T180703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180709Z
UID:10417-1679356800-1679457540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Science Fiction Book Club (March)
DESCRIPTION:Do you like reading about spaceships\, parallel worlds\, aliens\, telepathy\, time travel or droids? Join us to discuss great SF & Fantasy fiction. Ages 16 and up are welcome. \n3/21: The Gone World by Tom Sweterlitsch \n4/18: Goldilocks by Laura Lam \n5/16: Ringworld by Larry Niven
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/virtual-science-fiction-book-club-march-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
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