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SUMMARY:Genealogy 101 (formerly known as It’s All Relative) - Virtual Program
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the basics of researching genealogy\, and what the best resources to start with are\, both at the library and digitally.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/genealogy-101-formerly-known-as-its-all-relative-virtual-program/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Worcester,Workshops + Seminars
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SUMMARY:Downtown Worcester BID March Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join other Downtown stakeholders at our March community meeting on Friday\, March 10 from 9-10am at the Worcester Public Library's Main Branch at 3 Salem Square \, in the Quiet Reading Room on the first floor.  \nWe'll hear from the library's Executive Director Jason Homer about the latest library happenings. PLUS\, we will be sharing a BIG announcement about the "You Belong Here!" public art and lighting project! You won't want to miss it. \nREGISTER HERE \nDowntown Worcester BID Community Meetings are always free and open to the public.  \nThe BID can provide an interpreter for this event if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact us to request accommodations.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/downtown-worcester-bid-march-community-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T000000
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SUMMARY:Virtual True Crime Book Club (March)
DESCRIPTION:Please join our ongoing book club to discuss popular books in the true crime genre. \n  \nMarch 8: Hell Town by Casey Sherman   \nApril 12: We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper   \nMay 10: Know My Name by Chanel Miller  
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/virtual-true-crime-book-club-march-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Worcester
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SUMMARY:Artists' drop-off party for Art On The Line!
DESCRIPTION:ArtsWorcester’s beloved Art On The Line fundraiser is back again! All artwork should be delivered by March 9\, 2023. \nArtist Drop Off Party: Wednesday\, March 8\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM \nCome meet with your fellow artists and drop off your work at the same time. \nIf you can’t make it to the party\, you may drop off your works at any point during gallery hours\, Thursday through Sunday\, 12:00 – 5:00 PM\, or by appointment. Please check our website for holiday hours and closings. \nYou may mail your work(s) to ArtsWorcester\, 44 Portland Street\, Worcester MA\, 01608. Please include a piece of cardboard or paperboard to keep your envelope from bending. If mailing your work\, please include your email address so we can thank you! \nHow it works: \nArtists donate small-scale\, two dimensional artworks. We hang them from the ceiling with old fashioned binder clips and string. On March 11\, attendees will line up at a ticketed event for their chance to grab artworks\, all priced at $20. It’s fast-paced\, fun\, and a great way to add to your collection while also supporting ArtsWorcester. \nHow to participate: \nMembership to ArtsWorcester is not required. Any and all artists may contribute. \nArtworks must be no larger than 5” x 7”. \nArtworks must be flat and light enough to be suspended from a binder clip. We suggest works on paper. \nArtists may contribute up to four works. \nClearly label your work on the back with your name\, medium\, and social media and/or website. \nPlease do not frame your work(s). \nHead to C.C. Lowell for pre-cut 5" x 7" sheets of high-quality paper to get started on your work. Don't forget that ArtsWorcester Artist Members receive 10% off supplies!\nHow to deliver your work(s): \nAll donated works must be delivered to ArtsWorcester by Thursday\, March 9 at 5:00 PM. We will gratefully accept works in person or by mail. \nUnsold donated works will be available for purchase in the galleries following the March 11 event. Artworks will not be returned to artists.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/artists-drop-off-party-for-art-on-the-line/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community
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SUMMARY:Virtual American History Book Discussion (March)
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 \n 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/virtual-american-history-book-discussion-march/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T000000
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UID:7842-1677974400-1678060740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Worcester Chamber Music Society: Annual Free Family Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Stories of Hansel & Gretel and Peter & the Wolf — a free family concert \nSunday\, March 5 | The Hanover Theater @3:00 PM\nPresented by the Worcester Chamber Music Society and The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory. With guest musicians\, The Hanover Theatre Conservatory Youth Ballet Company\, and Neighborhood Strings \nWCMS’s annual family concert is a wonderful introduction to classical music and entertainment for the whole family. Narrated by Rohan Gregory\, the beloved stories of Hansel and Gretel and Peter and the Wolf come to life through music and dance. Meet and Greet the musicians and dancers on stage following the performance. \nProgram\nLarry Bell Hansel and Gretel\nSergei Prokofiev Peter and the Wolf \nWith guests:\nOrlando Cela\, conductor\nDenise Plaza-Martin\, oboe\nBill Kirkley\, clarinet\nJensen Ling\, bassoon\nKevin Owen\, French horn\nRobert Schulz and Aaron Trant\, percussion \nFree tickets will be available through the Hanover Theater box office beginning Jan 1\, 2023; reservations required
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/worcester-chamber-music-society-annual-free-family-concert/
CATEGORIES:Community,Dance,Family-friendly,Free,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance,Theatre,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T000000
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SUMMARY:Irish Music with Dublin Down
DESCRIPTION:Patrick and Monica McCarthy are DUBLIN DOWN\, multi-instrumentalists and vocalists who perform a wide range of classic and modern Irish & Celtic favorites. Hailing from Central Massachusetts\, the husband-and-wife duo performs traditional folk standards as well as hits from Tommy Makem\, The Clancy Brothers\, Van Morrison\, The Waterboys\, and more. Playing guitar\, mandolin\, and Irish Pennywhistle\, DUBLIN DOWN will delight you with love songs\, sea shanties\, and songs of homecoming and celebration\, with a little storytelling mixed in. All ages are welcome! \n  \nSaxe Room
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/irish-music-with-dublin-down/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free,Music,Performance
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UID:10552-1677888000-1677992340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Poetry Writing Workshop with Susan Roney-O'Brien (March)
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-march-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Worcester,Workshops + Seminars
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Impact
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception for Impact: A Members' Exhibition in collaboration with the Fitchburg Art Museum \nFriday\, March 3\, 2023\, 6:00-9:00 PM \nArtsWorcester Main Galleries \nCome by and celebrate the artists of Impact! \nThe natural world has always inspired artists with its beauty\, power\, and the raw materials it offers for artmaking. Today\, in the face of our climate crisis\, many artists bear witness to and represent environmental changes in their work–even as others draw from the beautiful ways humans have shaped and utilized the earth. For this eleventh annual “call and response” exhibition\, artist members are asked to consider humanity’s complex relationship with our environment through artworks on loan from the Fitchburg Art Museum. \nFree and open to the public. \nOn view February 25 through April 8\, 2023.  \nGallery hours run Thursdays through Sundays\, 12-5pm. \nParking is available at the Worcester Public Library (McGrath) Lot\, Federal Plaza Garage\, Worcester Common Garage\, and Pearl-Elm Garage. Metered street parking is also available. Please do not park in the lot across the street from the Printers Building; you will be immediately towed. \nWe thank our friends and partners at the Fitchburg Art Museum for sharing their collection so generously with our artists.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/opening-reception-impact/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T045900
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SUMMARY:Great American Read Book Club (February)
DESCRIPTION:12/27: Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett \n1/24: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon \n2/28: Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood \nAttendees will receive a free copy of the upcoming month’s selection. \nBanx Room
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/great-american-read-book-club-february/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Towns,Worcester
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UID:9668-1677474000-1677560340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Guided Tour of Historic Mechanics Hall
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission\nOpen to the Public\nRegistration Required \n  \nReserve your spot today!\nJoin us for a guided tour of our beautiful Worcester landmark and architectural treasure. \n  \nMechanics Hall is internationally regarded as one of the world's great concert halls for its superb acoustics and inspirational beauty. Regionally\, it is considered to be Worcester's finest meeting place.\n  \n19th-century elegance\, modern amenities\, superior acoustics\, and red-carpet service combine to make Mechanics Hall a superb venue for performances\, recording sessions\, weddings and galas\, business events and more.\n  \nThe accessible entrance to Mechanics Hall is located on Waldo Street. Elevators are located in the ground-floor lobby and provide access to the second and third floors. If you need assistance\, please contact the Mechanics Hall Ticket Office\, Monday through Friday from 9:30am-4:30pm\, by calling 508-752-5608.\n  \nMechanics Hall is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization owned and operated by the Worcester County Mechanics Association (est. 1842). It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. \n  \nLearn More | About Mechanics Hall | An Acoustical Masterpiece\nLearn About the 2020 Renovations | Inside Mechanics Hall | Mechanics Hall\nLearn About the Portraits of Mechanics Hall | The Portraits of Mechanics Hall | Mechanics Hall
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/guided-tour-of-historic-mechanics-hall/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free,Kid-friendly,Music,Tours
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SUMMARY:Scrabble Time (February)
DESCRIPTION:Do you love Scrabble? Meet other fans of the popular board game and strike up a game! Staff will be available to teach new players as well. Ages 16 and up welcome!   
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/scrabble-time-february/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Gaming
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UID:9113-1677301200-1677387540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Digital Real Estate Records for Genealogy (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Learn about tips and tricks to research the history of your family and their home through the use of real estate web resources such as Mass Land Records\, Google Maps and Zillow. Learn about the different kinds of records you can find\, as well as the limits of available data and potential pitfalls.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/digital-real-estate-records-for-genealogy-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Worcester,Workshops + Seminars
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T045900
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SUMMARY:Superhero Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate Black History Month by honoring trailblazing Black superheroes. Decorate your own cape and mask\, have your own superhero photo shoot\, and end the day with watching Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse. 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/superhero-day/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free,Kid-friendly,Movies + Film,Worcester
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T045900
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SUMMARY:Cricut Maker for Beginners II: Learn to Use the Machine (February)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use the Cricut Maker® 3 and associated tools to print\, prepare\, and apply your design. Patrons will receive instruction on how to operate the machine and will be able to cut out their design (size limit: 12"x5”). Open to all patrons who are experienced Cricut users looking to learn more about application and technique.\n*Cricut Design Space and basic computer knowledge required\n*Patrons are encouraged to bring their own laptop or tablet loaded with Cricut Design Space software.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/cricut-maker-for-beginners-ii-learn-to-use-the-machine-february/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Workshops + Seminars
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T045900
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180632Z
UID:9171-1676955600-1677041940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Genealogy Club (February)
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-february/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T045900
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UID:8776-1676955600-1677041940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Science Fiction Book Club (February)
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. \n  \nRegister:  \n12/20: The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell \n1/17: Hominids by Robert J. Sawyer \n2/21: The Freeze-Frame Revolution by Peter Watt
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/virtual-science-fiction-book-club-february-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230219T045900
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SUMMARY:Downtown Worcester Winter Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of fun\, family-friendly\, wintertime activities at the Downtown Worcester Winter Festival\, presented by the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District and Perrone Landscaping\, on Saturday\, February 18 from 1-3pm on the Worcester Common. (Rain/Snow Date: Saturday\, February 25) \n\nIce skating\nCurling\nIce sculptures\nArt activities \nLocal food truck\nMeet your favorite Worcester team mascots\nAnd lots more!\n\nPLUS\, the first 100 festival attendees who donate a canned good or non-perishable food item for Woo Fridge will ice skate for FREE and receive a complimentary hot chocolate and cookie courtesy of Brew on the Grid and Worcester Beer Garden! \nSkate rental: $5 \nVisit our website to learn more. \n  \nSponsored by: Perrone Landscaping • Bay State Savings Bank • Howard Stein Hudson • Streeplus • Brew on the Grid / Worcester Beer Garden • ComputerVault • Kelleher & Sadowsky • O'Connor\, Maloney & Company • Paragus IT • Weston & Sampson • Worcester Business Development Corporation \nThis program is also supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council\, a local agency\, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. #wacfunded #powerofculture
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/downtown-worcester-winter-festival-2/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Family-friendly,Free,Kid-friendly,Sports + Recreation
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SUMMARY:Giuliano & The Band Plays Loud with Colt and the Coyotes
DESCRIPTION:Giuliano & The Band Plays Loud take to the stage fresh off the heels of Giuliano’s sold-out record release show. Special guests Colt and the Coyotes open the show. Don’t miss what is sure to be the band’s biggest event yet\, at Worcester’s newest\, state-of-the-art music venue! This show is ALL AGES. Tickets are $15.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/giuliano-the-band-plays-loud-with-colt-and-the-coyotes/
CATEGORIES:Community,Dance,LGBTQ,Music,Nightlife,Performance,Worcester
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230219T045900
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CREATED:20230518T180606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180608Z
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SUMMARY:Soulful Classics–African American Cuisine with Chef Vanessa: Salmon Patties & Yellow Creamy Grits
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Black History Month\, Chef Vanessa prepares some of her family southern favorites. she prepares her version of “Fish and Grits.” \nThe demo will showcase how to make traditional salmon patties flavored with old bay seasoning and other ingredients alongside creamy grits you’ll be able to recreate at home to enjoy with your family. \nAfrican American cuisine has many cultural influences and there will be a discussion of how these influences show up in other popular dishes in African American cuisine. \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/soulful-classics-african-american-cuisine-with-chef-vanessa-salmon-patties-yellow-creamy-grits/
CATEGORIES:BIPOC,Community,Food + Drink,Free,Workshops + Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230219T045900
DTSTAMP:20260512T032148
CREATED:20230518T180606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180613Z
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SUMMARY:How to Write a Scary Story (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION: Join authors Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl as they discuss their research and writing process for their "Science of" book series including proposals\, editing\, and promotion. \nKelly Florence teaches communication at Lake Superior College in Duluth\, MN and is the creator of the Be a Better Communicator podcast. She received her BA in theatre from the University of Minnesota-Duluth and her MA in communicating arts from the University of Wisconsin-Superior. She has written\, directed\, produced\, choreographed\, and stage managed for dozens of productions in Minnesota including Carrie: The Musical through Rubber Chicken Theatre and Treasure Island for Wise Fool Theater. She is passionate about female representation in all media and particularly the horror genre. \nHorror and suspense author Meg Hafdahl is the creator of numerous stories and books. Her fiction has appeared in anthologies such as Eve’s Requiem: Tales of Women\, Mystery and Horror and Eclectically Criminal. Her work has been produced for audio by The Wicked Library and The Lift\, and she is the author of three popular short story collections including Twisted Reveries: Thirteen Tales of the Macabre. Meg is also the author of the novels; This World is Nothing But Evil\, The Darkest Hunger\, Daughters of Darkness and Her Dark Inheritance called “an intricate tale of betrayal\, murder\, and small town intrigue” by Horror Addicts and “every bit as page turning as any King novel” by RW Magazine. Meg lives in the snowy bluffs of Minnesota.  \nTogether\, Kelly and Meg have written six books: The Science of Monsters\, The Science of Women in Horror\, The Science of Stephen King\, The Science of Serial Killers\, The Science of Witchcraft and The Science of Agatha Christie. They co-host the Horror Rewind podcast and write and produce horror projects together.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/how-to-write-a-scary-story-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Workshops + Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T045900
DTSTAMP:20260512T032148
CREATED:20230518T180625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180628Z
UID:9108-1676350800-1676437140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Cricut Maker for Beginners I: Learn the Design Software (February)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to design signs\, stickers\, labels\, and more with the free software\, Cricut Design Space. Participants will receive instruction on how to use the software while creating their own design. *Basic computer knowledge required* Patrons are encouraged to bring their own laptop or tablet loaded with Cricut Design Space software.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/cricut-maker-for-beginners-i-learn-the-design-software-february/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Workshops + Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230213T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T045900
DTSTAMP:20260512T032148
CREATED:20230518T180625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180631Z
UID:9161-1676264400-1676350740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:De-Stress with Dogs (February)
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-february/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230212T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230213T045900
DTSTAMP:20260512T032148
CREATED:20230518T180703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180705Z
UID:10357-1676160000-1676264340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Galentine’s Day
DESCRIPTION:Grab your gals and pals and join us for an afternoon of sweets\, mocktails\, music\, and crafts. We’ll have desserts from Bri’s Sweet Treats\, wine glass decorating\, book page bouquets\, and pincushions for those of you in an anti-Valentine state of mind. For 18+.  All are welcome! \nSaxe Room
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/galentines-day/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230212T045900
DTSTAMP:20260512T032148
CREATED:20230518T180703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180707Z
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SUMMARY:Worcester Contra Dance. Sat 02/11/2023
DESCRIPTION:WORCESTER CONTRA DANCE\, Sat. 02/11/2023\n● TIME: 7:30 – 10:30 pm (Intro session 7:15 – 7:30 pm)\n● WHERE: Wesley United Methodist Church's gymnasium\,\n114 Main Street\, Worcester\, MA 01608\n● All are welcome! Contra dancing is easy learn. No previous experience is necessary. Come alone or bring a partner. To get you started\, we have a Intro lesson at 7:15 p.m. to show you the basics. It is a great way to meet new people and get great exercise at the same time.\n● ROLES: "Ladies & Gents" or "Women & Men".\n● CALLER: Rich Sbardella. His specialties are Barn Dances\, Family Dances\, Dance Parties for the occasional dancers or the non-dancers\, community dances\, Contra Dances Beginner's Balls\, and exciting fast paced Mainstream club dancing.\n● CALLER: Rich Sbardella. His specialties are Barn Dances\, Family Dances\, Dance Parties for the occasional dancers or the non-dancers\, community dances\, Contra Dances Beginner's Balls\, and exciting fast paced Mainstream club dancing.\n● LIVE MUSIC: "Kingfisher" is a Boston-based contra dance band\, consisting of Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle) and Jeff Kaufman (piano\, mandolin\, drums\, synths).\n● MASKS: Are optional and always welcome.\n● ADMISSION: The admission fee is $10 for adults\, $8 for students\, and $20 per family.\n● WEBSITE: https://www.worcesterdance.org\n● PARKING: Parking is in behind the church accessible via State Street and turn left in behind the Wesley United Methodist Church (see photo below).\n● DRESS: Dress is casual and please bring clean non street shoes in order to prevent damaging the floor and that move easily on the floor. Wear comfortable clothing in layers!\n● LOCATION: Google Maps: https://www.google.com/…/114…/@42.26941\,-71.8031027\,17\n● TAGS: #livemusicanddance\,#livemusic\, #irishmusic\, #scottishmusic\, #frenchcanadianmusic\, #dancing\, #contradancing\, #singles\, #couples\, #nightlife\, #entertainment\, \, #worcester\, #clarkuniversity\, \, #holycross\, #worcesterpolytechnic\, #assumption\, #wellesleycollege.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/worcester-contra-dance-sat-02-11-2023/
CATEGORIES:Community,Dance,Family-friendly,LGBTQ,Music,Nightlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230212T045900
DTSTAMP:20260512T032148
CREATED:20230518T180625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180629Z
UID:9118-1676091600-1676177940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Finding the Right Pew: Records of Religious Congregations (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the genealogical riches contained in the records of churches and other religious institutions.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/finding-the-right-pew-records-of-religious-congregations-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Worcester,Workshops + Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230212T045900
DTSTAMP:20260512T032148
CREATED:20230518T180625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180630Z
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SUMMARY:The Case for Coffee with Judy Palken\, Registered Dietitian
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about coffee\, one of the most widely-consumed beverages in the world! Coffee is complex – although it is problematic for some\, it really is brimming with health benefits. Find out how to include this beverage in your life healthfully\, including the effects of caffeine\, and what you add to your coffee \nPresented by Judy Palken\, a registered dietitian\, who provides the information and guidance to help you make effective and healthful dietary changes.   \n  \nFirst Floor Computer Lab
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/the-case-for-coffee-with-judy-palken-registered-dietitian/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Worcester,Workshops + Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230212T045900
DTSTAMP:20260512T032148
CREATED:20230518T180557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180559Z
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SUMMARY:Worcester’s Black History Trail with Thomas Doughton
DESCRIPTION:Join Thomas Doughton as he discusses Worcester’s Black History Trail\, an ongoing collaborative undertaking of the City of Worcester\, College of the Holy Cross\, Worcester Branch NAACP\, and the Laurel Clayton Project. The goals of the project are to document and highlight historical sites important to understanding the experience of people of color in Worcester from the colonial period through the present by the placement of history markers and digital dissemination of a Worcester Black History Trail. \n  \nThomas L. Doughton is a Senior Lecturer at the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester\, Massachusetts\, where he has taught for 20 years. In scholarship and instructing undergraduates and adult learners\, he has specialized in the Holocaust\, comparative genocide\, Native American studies\, local history\, and African American history as well as seminars like “Global African Diaspora” and “African Experience in Europe.” A longtime former resident of Paris\, Professor Doughton did graduate work at the University of Paris completing an advanced degree with a dissertation on the relationship of the philosophy of Jean-Paul Sartre and the emergence of post-colonial discourse in Black Africa. On alternate years he has been taking Holy Cross students abroad for a 6-week summer course entitled “History\, Memory and the Holocaust in Central Europe” studying and traveling in Lithuania\, Poland\, the Czech Republic\, and Germany. He has also led tours on New England’s African American history for adults. \nSaxe Room
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/worcesters-black-history-trail-with-thomas-doughton/
CATEGORIES:BIPOC,Community,Free,Workshops + Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T045900
DTSTAMP:20260512T032148
CREATED:20230518T180652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180658Z
UID:10305-1675987200-1676091540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Downtown Worcester BID February Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District (BID) on the second Friday of each month to catch up on all things Downtown Worcester! These social hours are an opportunity for Downtown stakeholders to enjoy some caffeine and conversation with other Downtown aficionados. \nOur February 2023 meeting will be held at the JMAC\, 20 Franklin Street\, on Friday\, February 10 from 9-10am. \nEnjoy a morning of coffee and conversation with us! \nREGISTER HERE \nDowntown Worcester BID Community Meetings are always free and open to the public.  \nThe BID can provide an interpreter for this event if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact us to request accommodations.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/downtown-worcester-bid-february-community-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T045900
DTSTAMP:20260512T032148
CREATED:20230518T180652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180659Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: The Nineteenth ArtsWorcester College Show
DESCRIPTION:Public reception: Friday\, February 10\, 2023\, 6:00-9:00 PM (snow date: February 11) \nArtsWorcester at the Davis Art Gallery \nCelebrate the artists of The Nineteenth ArtsWorcester College Show! \nAfter two years of virtual exhibitions\, the College Show returns in-person! The Nineteenth Annual College Show is a juried exhibition open to all undergraduate college students studying or residing in Massachusetts\, in any major. This year’s juror is Ellie Krakow\, Assistant Professor of Art and Mazmanian Gallery Director\, Framingham State University.  \nFree and open to the public. \nOn view February 9 through April 8\, 2023.\nGallery hours run Thursdays through Sundays\, 12-5pm. \nParking is available at the Worcester Public Library (McGrath) Lot\, Federal Plaza Garage\, Worcester Common Garage\, and Pearl-Elm Garage. Metered street parking is also available. Please do not park in the lot across the street from the Printers Building; you will be immediately towed. \nArtsWorcester exhibitions in the Davis Art Gallery take place courtesy of Davis Publications. \nThe Nineteenth Annual College Show is sponsored by Spectrum Health Systems and Reliant Medical Group. Additional support comes from Country Bank\, The Tax Guru & Financial Services\, the Worcester Business Development Corporation\, and Coghlin Electrical Contractors.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/opening-reception-the-nineteenth-artsworcester-college-show/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community
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