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SUMMARY:Tee Off For WPL! Mini Golf After Dark Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:This event will see the WPL Main Library transformed into an 18-hole mini golf course with greens and holes winding through the stacks. Friday night Mini Golf After Dark will offer an adults (21+) only mini golf event with food\, adult beverages and music. A diverse selection of ethnic food will be provided by Worcester Regional Food Hub. Beer and wine will be available for purchase by Redemption Rock Brewery and Decanted Wine Trucks. Ticket price is $50 per person and includes food and one beer/wine drink ticket. There will be live music\, raffles and yard games as well! \nPlease also see listing for Tee Off for WPL! Family Fun Day Mini Golf being held on Saturday\, May 21st from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/tee-off-for-wpl-mini-golf-after-dark-fundraiser/
CATEGORIES:Community,Food + Drink,Nightlife,Sports + Recreation,Towns,Worcester
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SUMMARY:Samuel Staples' Birthday Celebration HISTORY BITES
DESCRIPTION:HISTORY BITES – 2PM (FREE EVENT – No registration required) \nExecutive Director William Wallace –Celebrating Worcester: Marking Anniversaries.  On the eve of Worcester’s Tercentennial celebration\, a look back at how and what Worcester has marked its anniversaries…1872\, 1884\, 1922\, 1948 and more!  \nExhibit Coordinator Vanessa Bumpus – A guided tour of the Fuller Gallery of Industrial History exhibit “In Their Shirtsleeves.”  Learn about Worcester’s rich industrial history and hear about the upcoming changes to the gallery and the redesign opening in 2023.  \nLibrary and Archives Manager Wendy Essery – Learn about the Birthday Boy\, Samuel Staples.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/samuel-staples-birthday-celebration-history-bites/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free,Readings + Talks
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UID:3498-1652918400-1653004740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:May 19 - Samuel Staples' Birthday Celebration - Founding Father of Worcester Historical Museum
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate WHM Founder Samuel Staples’ 200th Birthday and the Museum’s 147th year of collecting\, preserving\, interpreting\, and sharing Worcester’s history. We’re doing just what “Sam” encouraged US to do\, “Rescue from oblivion such historical matters as would otherwise be lost.”  Take your seat at the table…be sure your stories are included for generations.  Join us for the birthday celebration and unveiling of Redemption Rock Brewing’s “Rescue from Oblivion” larger with tastings available.  Raise a glass to toast our shared history! \n​\n 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/may-19-samuel-staples-birthday-celebration-founding-father-of-worcester-historical-museum/
CATEGORIES:Community,Food + Drink,Free,Towns,Worcester
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SUMMARY:Samuel Staples 200th Birthday Party!
DESCRIPTION:Samuel Staples turns 200! \nJoin us at 30 Elm Street for the official release of Redemption Rock’s new beer “Rescue from Oblivion…\,” created to celebrate the 200th birthday of Staples\, the founder of today’s Worcester Historical Museum. \nFor more information and to register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ej6m50s2d4743037&oseq=&c=&ch= \nGuests will enjoy their first taste of this collaboration – a pre-prohibition corn lager – at the birthday celebration. Plus Worcester Monopoly and Worcester Jeopardy where the winners get bragging rights. Plus a chance to win the first four pack of “Rescue from Oblivion…” before it goes on sale. \nJoin the Staples birthday party as we celebrate on Thursday\, May 19 at 5:30PM at Worcester Historical Museum. Come “Rescue from oblivion!”
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/samuel-staples-200th-birthday-party/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Free,Kid-friendly,Tercentennial,Towns,Worcester
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UID:3499-1652832000-1653177540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Samuel Staples Birthday Celebration Week at WHM May 18 - 21 (HISTORY BITES)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 18 – Museum Open 10AM – 4PM\n\n12PM & 2PM– 20-30 minute History Bites \n\nCurator Shelley Cathcart – A quick gallery chat discussing the role of a curator and a tour of the galleries to see some of her favorite objects\, including the museum’s most recent acquisition from the 18th century. Location: Galleries\nCommunity Engagement Director David Conner – A dynamic discussion on chronicling Worcester County's LGBTQ+\, Worcester Latino History Project\, Worcester Black History Project. Location: Auditorium\nSalisbury Mansion Site Manager Robert Stacy – “Worcester’s Little Machines” presentation of patent models of inventions from Worcester inventors.  Location: Conference Room
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/samuel-staples-birthday-celebration-week-at-whm-may-18-21-history-bites/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free,Readings + Talks,Towns,Worcester
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UID:3387-1652745600-1652831940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Genealogy Club (May)
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-may/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
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UID:3411-1652745600-1652831940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Science Fiction Book Club (May)
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. \n3/15: Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse \n4/19: The Dark Wing by Walter Hunt \n5/17: Solaris by Stanislaw Lem
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/virtual-science-fiction-book-club-may/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
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UID:3497-1652745600-1652831940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:May 17 - Provocative Mothers and Their Precocious Daughters
DESCRIPTION:Suzanne Schnittman\, author of "Provocative Mothers and Their Precocious Daughters: 19th Century Women's Rights Leaders\," will share her stories about Abby Kelley Foster and her daughter\, plus three other mother/daughter teams.  Books will be available for purchase and signing.  \nMothers and daughters share a special bond that ebbs and flows throughout their lives. It may not always be solid\, but no matter what difficulties they face\, their relationships are usually unbreakable. \nTake a step back in time to uncover the engaging lives of four mothers and daughters. As pioneer women’s rights leaders\, Martha Wright\, Abby Kelley Foster\, Elizabeth Cady Stanton\, and Lucy Stone worked diligently for what they believed women deserved. Letters\, diary entries\, and journals reveal the strong mother-daughter relationships that not only enriched their personal lives\, but the woman suffrage movement as a whole. \nFrom the mid-1800s to the early 1900s\, these women struggled to make the world a better place. Through their actions and beliefs\, they forged a path for future generations and raised daughters to be determined young women who merit our attention today. \n 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/may-17-provocative-mothers-and-their-precocious-daughters/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Readings + Talks,Towns,Worcester,Workshops + Seminars
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UID:3483-1652572800-1652659140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:The Hanover Theatre Conservatory presents Spring Reflection 2022
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to celebrate the training and education that the 2021-2022 school year had to offer! \nThe Hanover Theatre Conservatory’s end of year Spring Reflection showcase reflects back on what our students have learned throughout the year\, focusing on the proficiency\, growth and talent of our student body. Most dance classes will be featured\, as well as presentations by select theatre classes and voice students.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/the-hanover-theatre-conservatory-presents-spring-reflection-2022/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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UID:3352-1652486400-1652572740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Nutrition Class with Judy Palken - The Art of Fruit
DESCRIPTION:Why are berries so good for us? Do apples provide more than just fiber? Discover the amazing health benefits of fruit\, and join in the conversation about creative and fun ways to use bananas\, cherries\, and all the rest. Also enjoy gorgeous paintings of fruit! \nPresented by Judy Palken\, a registered dietitian\, who provides information and guidance to help you make effective and healthful dietary changes. \n  \nFirst Floor Computer Lab
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/nutrition-class-with-judy-palken-the-art-of-fruit/
CATEGORIES:Community,Food + Drink,Free,Workshops + Seminars
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UID:3353-1652486400-1652572740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Writing Historical Fiction with Walter H. Hunt (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Walter H. Hunt is a science fiction and historical fiction writer who resides in Massachusetts. He has eleven published novels\, and is currently writing for Baen Books\, Wildfire Press\, and Ring of Fire Press. His first four novels\, set in the "Dark Wing" universe\, were originally published by Tor Books and are now available through the Baen E-Library. His two historical novels about mesmerism\, Elements of Mind and Harmony in Light\, are in print from Wordfire Press\, and a third novel is in development. He has written two novels (with Eric Flint)\, two short stories and a novella in the Ring of Fire (1632) universe; he has also written three other historical novels\, and is working on two others as well as another novel with Eric Flint set in the Ring of Fire universe. \nHe has been married 40 years to the one great love of his life\, his wife Lisa\, to whom all of his novels\, past and future\, have been and will be dedicated. His daughter Aline lives in Rhode Island with her spouse\, and is currently pursuing a degree in Art History from the University of Rhode Island. He is an active Freemason\, and manages the Samuel Crocker Lawrence Library for the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/writing-historical-fiction-with-walter-h-hunt-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Readings + Talks
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UID:3490-1652486400-1652572740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Public reception for Playing Games: A Members' Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a daytime reception celebrating the artists of Playing Games\, our latest members' exhibition. \nPlaying Games is all about fun and games\, and works that are fun and games! Touchable and kinetic pieces will turn the gallery experience upside down\, and offer us all the chance to stop\, look\, and play. \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/public-reception-for-playing-games-a-members-exhibition/
CATEGORIES:Art,Family-friendly,Free,Towns,Worcester
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UID:3378-1652400000-1652572740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:REC Plant Sale and Spring Garden Festival
DESCRIPTION:Visit our online store to pre-order plants for your garden! https://regional-environmental-councils-plant-sale.myshopify.com/​ \nPlant pick up will be on May 13th and 14th at the REC YouthGROW Farm (42 Lagrange St.\, Rear\, Worcester MA) \nWe use a sliding scale payment system for our Annual Plant Sale. When you pay the highest price for your plants\, you help cover the costs for the REC to donate over 6\,000 seedlings to school and community gardens across Worcester! \nIf you place an order\, we will email you closer to the event for you to schedule a pick up time!​ \nQuestions? Email Elllanora\, elerner@recworcester.org 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/rec-plant-sale-and-spring-garden-festival/
CATEGORIES:Towns,Worcester
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SUMMARY:Friday Movie Matinee (May)
DESCRIPTION:3/11: Battle of the Sexes (2017) 120 minutes \n4/8: Greyhound (2020) 90 minutes \n5/13  Minari (2020) 115 minutes 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/friday-movie-matinee-may/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Movies + Film
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UID:3477-1652227200-1652313540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:FREE Brown Bag Concert
DESCRIPTION:Performer information TBA. Please visit www.mechancishall.org/tickets/ for event updates.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/free-brown-bag-concert/
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,Performance,Towns,Worcester
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SUMMARY:Virtual True Crime Book Club (May)
DESCRIPTION:Read and discuss stand-out titles from the true crime genre! \nMarch 9th: Victim F by Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn \nApril 13th: The Babysitter by Liza Rodman and Jennifer Jordan \nMay 11th: Hell's Princess: the mystery of Belle Gunness\, Butcher of Men by Harold Schechter 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/virtual-true-crime-book-club-may/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
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UID:3404-1652227200-1652313540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Virtual True Crime Book Club (May)
DESCRIPTION:Read and discuss stand-out titles from the true crime genre! \nMarch 9th: Victim F by Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn \nApril 13th: The Babysitter by Liza Rodman and Jennifer Jordan \nMay 11th: Hell's Princess: the mystery of Belle Gunness\, Butcher of Men by Harold Schechter 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/virtual-true-crime-book-club-may-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
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UID:3432-1652197260-1652200860@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live! Neighbor Day
DESCRIPTION:In this whimsical\, family-friendly theatrical event\, Daniel Tiger and his family and friends take audiences on an interactive and exciting adventure to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe\, sharing stories of friendship\, helping others\, and celebrating new experiences. The live show features new songs as well as fan-favorites from the series\, including the beloved “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” The live theatrical production is filled with music\, dancing\, and wonderful surprises that will warm the hearts of preschoolers\, parents and grandparents alike. \nMills Entertainment is pleased to bring you this theatrical production with enhanced safety protocols in place. In addition to the safety measures put in place The Hanover Theatre\, Mills Entertainment requires all attendees over the age of two to wear a face covering\, regardless of vaccination status. While the show must go on\, we are committed to bringing live entertainment back safely and creating an environment for our audience members\, crew and cast members to enjoy this experience with an enhanced level of protection. \nJoin Daniel\, O the Owl\, Miss Elaina\, Katerina Kittycat\, Prince Wednesday\, and more familiar friends when they come to your Neighborhood! \nTickets are $29\, $39 and $75 with a post performance Meet and Greet. Please contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/daniel-tigers-neighborhood-live-neighbor-day/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance
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UID:3452-1652140800-1652227140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live! Neighbor Day
DESCRIPTION:In this whimsical\, family-friendly theatrical event\, Daniel Tiger and his family and friends take audiences on an interactive and exciting adventure to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe\, sharing stories of friendship\, helping others\, and celebrating new experiences. The live show features new songs as well as fan-favorites from the series\, including the beloved “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” The live theatrical production is filled with music\, dancing\, and wonderful surprises that will warm the hearts of preschoolers\, parents and grandparents alike. \nMills Entertainment is pleased to bring you this theatrical production with enhanced safety protocols in place. In addition to the safety measures put in place The Hanover Theatre\, Mills Entertainment requires all attendees over the age of two to wear a face covering\, regardless of vaccination status. While the show must go on\, we are committed to bringing live entertainment back safely and creating an environment for our audience members\, crew and cast members to enjoy this experience with an enhanced level of protection. \nJoin Daniel\, O the Owl\, Miss Elaina\, Katerina Kittycat\, Prince Wednesday\, and more familiar friends when they come to your Neighborhood! \nTickets are $29\, $39 and $75 with a post performance Meet and Greet. Please contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/daniel-tigers-neighborhood-live-neighbor-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance
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UID:3491-1652140800-1652227140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Technocopia Tool Training: Embroidery Machine
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics and safe use of an embroidery machine and software. \nAbout this event \nThis class is for people new to machine embroidery. The goal of this class is to gain familiarity with the studio's Brother Innovis NQ1600E machine and learn the skills necessary to use it independently. Students will learn the parts of the embroidery machine\, how to thread\, operate and maintain the machine\, and how to properly set up the fabric in the hoop using appropriate stabilizer(s). We will also go over the basics of the embroidery software available on the Textile Studio computer and how to transfer machine embroidery files to the machine for stitchout. \nAdditional Information \n\nPlease visit https://technocopia.org/directions for more information about getting to and parking around Technocopia.\n**For this course\, students are required to have already successfully completed Sewing Machine 101 at Technocopia or received equivalent certification.\nIf you would like to take this class but are not available at the listed times\, this class may also be scheduled separately by contacting the instructor at jessica.sadlier@technocopia.org.\nSuccessful completion of this course will result in certification of Technocopia members for independent use of the tools directly covered in the course. Non-members who complete this course will be eligible to participate in future project-based classes which require these tools.\nIf you are experienced with the tools covered in this training and would like to seek an alternate method of certification\, please contact the instructor at jessica.sadlier@technocopia.org BEFORE signing up for this class.\nReview our class cancellations and refund policies here: http://technocopia.org/class-policies\n\nAbout This Instructor \nJessica Sadlier is a Technocopia member with extensive experience in sewing\, both garment and craft\, and fiber arts. She is a multi-disciplinary designer and maker with an extensive history of creative projects and pursuits who has worked in a variety of disciplines including architecture\, design tech\, marketing\, prop design and costume design. Jessica loves to combine various media and techniques to create interesting projects ranging from functional decor to wearable tech. She relishes the challenges and thrills of learning new skills and enjoys sharing this experience with others through fun\, accessible\, and high quality creative educational experiences.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/technocopia-tool-training-embroidery-machine/
CATEGORIES:Art,BIPOC,Community,Family-friendly,LGBTQ,Nightlife,Towns,Worcester,Workshops + Seminars
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SUMMARY:The Kid Brother: Silent film accompanied by the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ
DESCRIPTION:With Clark Wilson on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ \nThe Kid Brother is a 1927 American comedy classic silent film starring Harold Lloyd. It was successful and popular upon release and today is considered by critics and fans to be one of Lloyd's best films\, integrating elements of comedy\, romance\, drama and character development. Its storyline is an homage to a 1921 film called “Tol'able David\,” although it is essentially a re-make of a little-known 1924 Hal Roach feature\, “The White Sheep\,” starring Glenn Tryon. Watching a silent film with live music creates a unique experience that you wouldn’t get watching a modern film at the movie theater. It is both visually and audially stunning\, creating an immersive once-in-a-lifetime event for filmgoers. \nAll tickets are $20. Seating is general admission. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more\, children and students. Contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/the-kid-brother-silent-film-accompanied-by-the-mighty-wurlitzer-organ/
CATEGORIES:Movies + Film
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UID:3369-1651881600-1651967940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Poetry Writing Workshop with Susan Roney-O’Brien (May)
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. Writing prompts will be shared with registrants one week before the workshop\, and we request you submit your work at least three days before the workshop to give attendees time to read your poem. \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-may/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Workshops + Seminars
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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. \nOnce registered\, you will receive a confirmation email with the link to join the meeting.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/military-records-for-genealogy-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
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UID:3475-1651881600-1651967940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Dee Dee Bridgewater Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Before buying tickets\, please be advised that Music Worcester’s pandemic policy requires that all attendees:\n1) provide proof of vaccination against Covid-19 (regardless of age) upon entry\, and\n2) wear masks while inside the venue. \nPlease be advised that we cannot accept a negative Covid-19 test result as a substitute for proof of vaccination\, and that unvaccinated children will not be allowed to attend our presentations at this time. \nAnyone unable to follow these protocols while at or entering our presentations will be asked to leave without a refund. \nPlease contact the Music Worcester box office with any questions:\nshea@musicworcester.org // 508-754-3231 x205 (Tuesday-Thursday 10am-4pm) \n\nDee Dee Bridgewater\nOver the course of a multifaceted career spanning four decades\, Grammy and Tony Award-winning jazz giant Dee Dee Bridgewater has ascended to the upper echelon of vocalists\, putting her unique spin on standards\, as well as taking intrepid leaps of faith in re-envisioning jazz classics.  Ever the fearless voyager\, explorer\, pioneer and keeper of tradition\, the three-time Grammy-winner most recently won the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album for Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959): To Billie With Love From Dee Dee. \nBridgewater’s career has always bridged musical genres. She earned her first professional experience as a member of the legendary Thad Jones/Mel Louis Big Band\, and throughout the 70’s she performed with such jazz notables as Max Roach\, Sonny Rollins\, Dexter Gordon and Dizzy Gillespie. After a foray into the pop world during the 1980s\, she relocated to Paris and began to turn her attention back to Jazz. \nBridgewater began self-producing with her 1993 album Keeping Tradition (Polydor/Verve)  and created DDB records in 2006 when she signed with the Universal Music Group as a producer (Bridgewater produces all of her own CDs).   Releasing a series of critically-acclaimed CD’s\,all but one\, including her wildly successful double Grammy Award-winning tribute to Ella Fitzgerald\, Dear Ella – have received Grammy nominations. Artist Theo Croker is signed to DDB Records and Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra also recorded a project with Dee Dee released by her label in 2014. \nBridgewater also pursued a parallel career in musical theater\, winning a Tony Award for her role as “Glinda” in The Wiz in 1975. Having recently completed a run as the lead role of Billie Holiday in the off-Broadway production of Lady Day\,  her other theatrical credits include Sophisticated Ladies\, Black Ballad\, Carmen\, Cabaret and the Off-Broadway and West End Productions ofLady Day\, for which Bridgewater received the British Laurence Olivier Nomination for Best Actress in a Musical. \nAs a Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)\, Bridgewater continues to appeal for international solidarity to finance global grassroots projects in the fight against world hunger. She is currently on tour worldwide in support of “Memphis\,” her new CD\, and in April of this year was the recipient of an NEA Jazz Masters Fellows Award with honors bestowed at the Kennedy Center in Washington\, D.C.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/dee-dee-bridgewater-quartet/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Towns,Worcester
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UID:3482-1651881600-1651967940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:MWiP's First Poetry Workshop: Writing about History and Place
DESCRIPTION:"Writing about History and Place" \nJoin us on May 7 for a free in-person workshop at the Worcester PopUp with poet Susan Edwards Richmond! \nThis first of three workshops hosted by Mapping Worcester in Poetry's "Poems in and out of Places" focuses on writing poems inspired by the past and the present of our city’s public spaces. The workshop includes resources\, practical tips\, field research at historical sites in downtown Worcester\, and a chance to share your new poem with others. \nPerhaps you’ll decide to enter the finished product in the Poems in and out of Places contest due June 2023!  \nBecause we will be going in and out ourselves during the workshop\, please wear a mask inside\, dress appropriately for walking outside\, and bring writing materials with you. \nThe workshop is free\, but spaces are limited. Please reserve your spot by submitting a request to poemsinandoutofplaces@worcestercountypoetry.org by May 3\, 2022. \n#PopUpJMAC\n#JMACWorcester\n#MakeArtEverywhere\n#WorcesterCulturalCoalition \nThe Worcester PopUp at the JMAC is a free-to-use\, creative\nco-working space of the Worcester Cultural Coalition and in partnership with The Barr Foundation. This event does not necessarily reflect the views of either organization.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/mwips-first-poetry-workshop-writing-about-history-and-place/
CATEGORIES:Towns,Worcester,Workshops + Seminars
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SUMMARY:Pre-Mother’s Day Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:It’s A Pop-Up!  \nPre-Mother’s Day Event\nVendors\nExclusive Items\nOne Stop Shop\nSupporting Local Small Businesses \nAll are welcome!
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/pre-mothers-day-pop-up/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Family-friendly,Free,Seasonal + Holiday
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SUMMARY:Tyler Henry: The Hollywood Medium
DESCRIPTION:During his life-changing Live Show “An Evening of Hope and Healing” Tyler explains how he communicates with the other side\, gives Live Audience Readings and answers audience questions. Tyler’s incredibly accurate\, personal Live Readings of audience members often bring the entire audience to tears\, giving them the proof\, hope and understanding that “Our loved ones never really leave us.” \nTyler Henry is the most sought-after medium in Hollywood\, as witnessed on Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry\, during his jaw-dropping readings to Hollywood celebrities looking for advice\, connection and closure with loved ones. In each episode the young medium sits down and has one-on–one readings with top celebrities including: Ellen DeGeneres\, Sophia Vergara\, Howie Mandel\, Jim Parsons\, RuPaul\, Eva Longoria\, Allison Janney\, Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian\, Mel B\, and Chrissy Metz to name a few. Tyler is also a best-selling author with his first book\, Between Two Worlds –Lessons From The Other Side. His second book\, Here and Hereafter\, will be released in early 2022.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/tyler-henry-the-hollywood-medium/
CATEGORIES:Theatre,Towns,Worcester
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SUMMARY:Gautier Capuçon & Jean-Yves Thibaudet
DESCRIPTION:Before buying tickets\, please be advised that Music Worcester’s pandemic policy requires that all attendees:\n1) provide proof of vaccination against Covid-19 (regardless of age) upon entry\, and\n2) wear masks while inside the venue. \nPlease be advised that we cannot accept a negative Covid-19 test result as a substitute for proof of vaccination\, and that unvaccinated children will not be allowed to attend our presentations at this time. \nAnyone unable to follow these protocols while at or entering our presentations will be asked to leave without a refund. \nPlease contact the Music Worcester box office with any questions:\nshea@musicworcester.org // 508-754-3231 x205 (Tuesday-Thursday 10am-4pm) \n  \nGautier Capuçon & Jean-Yves Thibaudet\nGautier Capuçon is a true 21st century ambassador for the cello. Performing internationally with many of the world’s foremost conductors and instrumentalists\, he is also founder and leader of the ​‘Classe d’Excellence de Violoncelle’ at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris and a passionate ambassador for the Orchestre à l’École Association\, which brings classical music to more than 40\,000 thousands school children across France. A multiple award winner\, he is acclaimed for his expressive musicianship\, exuberant virtuosity\, and for the deep sonority of his 1701 Matteo Goffriller cello ​“L’Ambassadeur”. \nFor more than three decades\, Jean-Yves Thibaudet has performed world-wide\, recorded more than 50 albums\, and built a reputation as one of today’s finest pianists. He plays a range of solo\, chamber\, and orchestral repertoire – from Beethoven through Liszt\, Grieg\, and Saint-Saëns; to Khachaturian and Gershwin\, and to Olivier Messiaen\, Qigang Chen\, James MacMillan\, Richard Dubugnon\, and Aaron Zigman. \nTheir performance in Worcester will conclude the classical portion of our 2021-2022 Concert Season at historic Mechanics Hall. \nPROGRAM\nSchumann Fantasiestuecke\nBrahms Cello Sonata in E minor\, No. 1\, Op. 38\nDebussy Cello Sonata\nShostakovich Sonata for Cello & Piano in D minor\, Op. 40
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/gautier-capucon-jean-yves-thibaudet/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Towns,Worcester
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SUMMARY:I am: Hayti !
DESCRIPTION:"I am Hayti" Is an evening of fun and elegance. In the name of the Empire of Hayti\, come and enjoy visual and performing arts\, local vendors\, and discover culture and history; also come and meet a new member of the Worcester Community: the international artist Jean-Sebastien Duvilaire from www.jsddance.com as the artistic director and curator of this event. \nA night to come and enjoy with your familly! And though donation and purchase in our market place is encouraged\, this event is 100% FREE to the general public. \nCome and enjoy yourselves at the JMAC in Worcester on Friday night\, May 6 2022 between 6pm and 9pm. There will be a bar for refreshments\, and free tasting of Haitian delicaties. \nHope to see you there !!!
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/i-am-hayti/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Dance,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Free,Kid-friendly,LGBTQ,Music,Nightlife,Performance,Readings + Talks,Seasonal + Holiday,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Technocopia Open Hack (our open house\, every Thursday!)
DESCRIPTION:Starting in April 2022\nOpen Hack is back! \nEvery Thursday night \nfrom 7-9 PM. \nWhat is "Open Hack"? \n\n\nWhat? Open Hacks are a free\, open house event where members (and non-members too!) can come to the space to work on their projects alongside other people working on projects. \n\n\nWhy? Because working on our creative projects is more fun when we do it together. You can also ask for a tour when you are here! \n\n\nWhen? Thursday nights at 7:00 PM!\n		  \n\n\n\n\nOpen Hacks and Crafts is a weekly event at Technocopia where we invite members and the public to share their ideas and projects with one another. It's an excellent place to learn more about who we are\, and meet new artisans and makers in an inspiring environment. \n\n\n\n\nNo need to register – all are welcome to show up to 44 Portland Street\, Worcester\, sixth floor. EventBrite listing. \n\n\nAll non-member visitors are welcome and must be buzzed in via the front door call box. \n\n\nFor directions and parking info\, click here. https://technocopia.org/directions
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/technocopia-open-hack-our-open-house-every-thursday/
CATEGORIES:Art,BIPOC,Community,Family-friendly,Free,Gaming,Kid-friendly,LGBTQ,Nightlife,Tours,Workshops + Seminars
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