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SUMMARY:Trivia Night: Children's Literature via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom to test your knowledge of children's literature! Play solo or organize a team! For security purposes\, participants' videos will be disabled\, so no need to worry about having a working webcam to play. The ability to view slides on a screen is all you need for this fantastic trivia fun! Please note that trivia questions are geared towards adults in challenge rating. (If families want to play together\, however\, there are no "embarrassing" questions or content.)
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/trivia-night-childrens-literature-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Clinton,Community,Family-friendly,Free,Gaming,Kid-friendly,Sports + Recreation,Towns
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SUMMARY:More Naughty Bits
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, 4th Wall regulars join forces with some other fabulous local artists to present an evening of provocative* and slightly naughty Songs\, Skits\, Dancing and Live Music to toast the return of in-person entertainment! This 4th Wall fundraiser is sure to titillate the senses.   \nTwo nights only – April 21st and 22nd at 7:30pm \nCash Bar  \nTickets available soon @ https://www.jmacworcester.org/ \n20 Franklin Street\, Worcester\, MA 01608 \n*Adult content\, not for pre-teens or pacemakers with low-battery charge
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/more-naughty-bits/
CATEGORIES:Towns,Worcester
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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. \n3/15: 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-april/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
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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/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
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UID:3473-1650240000-1650326340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Patriots Day Celebration at Worcester Historical Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 18 to kick off school vacation week at Worcester Historical Museum. The day begins with the return of our Revolutionary War walking tour of the streets of downtown Worcester. Led by Salisbury Mansion manager Bob Stacy\, you will see the historic sites and learn about Worcester’s role in the War for Independence that we celebrate on this day. Tours begin from Salisbury Mansion\, 40 Highland Street at 10AM. Tours are $10 a person and registration is required; please call 508.753.8278. Can’t be part of the Patriot’s Day tour\, additional tours will be offered on April 21 and 23. Tours are rain or shine. \nTo continue the Patriot’s Day celebration\, John Hancock’s trunk returns to public view. Stop by Worcester Historical Museum\, 30 Elm Street\, on Monday\, April 18 between 10AM and 4PM to learn more about “the box of treason” and the story of the trunk that was kept from British hands. Who better to tell the story than John Hancock himself? He will be here with his trunk from 10AM to 2PM to tell you more about his role in the revolution and his time spent in Worcester. The trunk only comes out once a year so this is your last chance to see it until 2023. Worcester Historical Museum\, 30 Elm Street\, open April 18th FREE from 10AM to 4PM. Masks are required at Worcester Historical Museum. “We all got history!” Discover Worcester’s place in the American Revolution.\n 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/patriots-day-celebration-at-worcester-historical-museum/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free,Kid-friendly,Readings + Talks,Towns,Worcester
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UID:3357-1650067200-1650153540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Your Personal Stories Matter: Writing Workshop with Leslie-Ann Murray (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:You've always wanted to tell that story about your life\, your community\, and your family. But how do you get started? How do you develop a consistent writing practice? What is the best story to tell? \nMore than ever\, the personal narrative has become our mainstay in conversing about race\, immigration\, identity\, ourselves\, and a myriad of intersectionalities. You could be a part of this conversation and write your own personal story. \nThis workshop will teach emerging writers how to get started with writing their personal stories. \nWorkshop Takeaways: \n1. Participants will learn the importance of journaling to enhance their writing practice. \n2. Participants will learn the basics of the first drafting process. \nLeslie-Ann Murray is a fiction writer from Trinidad & Tobago. She created Brown Girl Book Lover where she interviews diverse writers and reviews books that should be at the forefront of our imagination. She is currently working on her first novel\, This Has Made Us Beautiful. Leslie-Ann has been published in Poets & Writers\, Zone3\, Ploughshares\, and Salamander Literary Magazine. Leslie-Ann has taught creative writing in France\, Trinidad and Tobago\, South Africa\, China\, and New York City.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/your-personal-stories-matter-writing-workshop-with-leslie-ann-murray-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Workshops + Seminars
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SUMMARY:Jason Fiering: Turned Down - Public Gallery Hours
DESCRIPTION:Public gallery hours for Jason Fiering: Turned Down \nFree \nAbout this exhibition: \nThese precise\, minimalist assemblies offer multiple interpretations of the bed\, a site associated with rest\, refuge\, intimacy\, illness\, and violence alike. Fiering reflects the ambiguities of that site in the constructions themselves. The motif of a single fold\, the “turn down\,” bends the picture plane and emphasizes the ambiguities of front and back\, image and object\, and painting and sculpture. Fiering’s meticulous construction\, uncompromising hard edges\, and mathematical proportions invite us to consider a familiar form anew\, and challenge our desires for security and certainty. \nIn 2021\, Jason Fiering was named ArtsWorcester’s Present Tense Prize Winner. This prize recognizes an artist whose work exemplifies new practices\, artistic risk-taking\, and excellence in execution. Prize winners are rewarded with a solo exhibition and a $1\,000 honorarium. \n  \nThe Present Tense Prize is generously supported by Marlene and David Persky and the Artist Prize Fund. \nArtsWorcester exhibits in the Davis Art Gallery take place courtesy of Davis Publications. \n  \nAbout the artist: \nJason Fiering is a painter working in Boston and New Bedford\, Massachusetts. His artwork encompasses themes of visual perception and introspection. Among his career highlights are a commission for the city of Graz\, Austria\, solo shows at Artspace New Haven\, the Chazan Gallery in Providence\, and the Solo Show Award from Boston’s Bromfield Gallery.  He has been an artist in residence at Ox-Bow in Michigan\, I-Park in Connecticut\, and Arts Letters and Numbers in New York. He has exhibited in numerous group shows regionally. Fiering earned a Master’s Degree in physics and continues a parallel career as a research scientist in medical equipment.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/jason-fiering-turned-down-public-gallery-hours-3/
CATEGORIES:Art,Free,Towns,Worcester
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T235900
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UID:3343-1649894400-1649980740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Toddler Time
DESCRIPTION:Is your little one between the ages of 1 ½ and 3 years old? Do you love books? Do you love to have fun? You are invited! Check out our brand new children’s library space the Pappas Children's Center and make some new friends! We will get all our wiggles out! Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org. \nAges: 1 and ½ -3 years old.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/toddler-time/
CATEGORIES:Towns,Worcester
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SUMMARY:The Secret Door - Worcester's Mind Reading Experience
DESCRIPTION:Secret Doorway is an astonishing evening of mind-reading with comedian\, hypnotist and sleight-of-hand artist Peter Gross. Peter uses no special equipment or double-jointed assistants to create his confounding stunts\, just the quick hands of a card shark\, the improvisational skills of a stand-up\, and a con man’s command of human psychology. Peter reveals thoughts\, predicts what you’ll do next and acts as a human lie detector.  The showtakes you on a highly interactive\, intellectual roller-coaster ride of “impossible outcomes.”  Peter has performed at the White House\, The Kennedy Center\, Canada’s National Theater\, and on National Television. He is recognized as a master of misdirection and mentalism and Secret Doorway has been described as “the perfect date night”.  Peter is thrilled to bring the show to Worcester. Once the home of four competing Vaudeville theaters and dozens of speakeasies\, Worcester has a long history with charlatans and other professional liars. \n  \nThe Secret Doorway will only admit 90 people per performance\, so each person will have a unique and up close experience.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/the-secret-door-worcesters-mind-reading-experience/
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Family-friendly,Movies + Film,Music,Nightlife,Performance,Readings + Talks,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Jason Fiering: Turned Down - Public Gallery Hours
DESCRIPTION:Public gallery hours for Jason Fiering: Turned Down \nFree \nAbout this exhibition: \nThese precise\, minimalist assemblies offer multiple interpretations of the bed\, a site associated with rest\, refuge\, intimacy\, illness\, and violence alike. Fiering reflects the ambiguities of that site in the constructions themselves. The motif of a single fold\, the “turn down\,” bends the picture plane and emphasizes the ambiguities of front and back\, image and object\, and painting and sculpture. Fiering’s meticulous construction\, uncompromising hard edges\, and mathematical proportions invite us to consider a familiar form anew\, and challenge our desires for security and certainty. \nIn 2021\, Jason Fiering was named ArtsWorcester’s Present Tense Prize Winner. This prize recognizes an artist whose work exemplifies new practices\, artistic risk-taking\, and excellence in execution. Prize winners are rewarded with a solo exhibition and a $1\,000 honorarium. \n  \nThe Present Tense Prize is generously supported by Marlene and David Persky and the Artist Prize Fund. \nArtsWorcester exhibits in the Davis Art Gallery take place courtesy of Davis Publications. \n  \nAbout the artist: \nJason Fiering is a painter working in Boston and New Bedford\, Massachusetts. His artwork encompasses themes of visual perception and introspection. Among his career highlights are a commission for the city of Graz\, Austria\, solo shows at Artspace New Haven\, the Chazan Gallery in Providence\, and the Solo Show Award from Boston’s Bromfield Gallery.  He has been an artist in residence at Ox-Bow in Michigan\, I-Park in Connecticut\, and Arts Letters and Numbers in New York. He has exhibited in numerous group shows regionally. Fiering earned a Master’s Degree in physics and continues a parallel career as a research scientist in medical equipment.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/jason-fiering-turned-down-public-gallery-hours/
CATEGORIES:Art,Free,Towns,Worcester
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SUMMARY:The Secret Door - Worcester's Mind Reading Experience
DESCRIPTION:Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/NgHvW3HeqtU \nSecret Doorway is an astonishing evening of mind-reading with comedian\, hypnotist and sleight-of-hand artist Peter Gross. Peter uses no special equipment or double-jointed assistants to create his confounding stunts\, just the quick hands of a card shark\, the improvisational skills of a stand-up\, and a con man’s command of human psychology. Peter reveals thoughts\, predicts what you’ll do next and acts as a human lie detector.  The showtakes you on a highly interactive\, intellectual roller-coaster ride of “impossible outcomes.”  Peter has performed at the White House\, The Kennedy Center\, Canada’s National Theater\, and on National Television. He is recognized as a master of misdirection and mentalism and Secret Doorway has been described as “the perfect date night”.  Peter is thrilled to bring the show to Worcester. Once the home of four competing Vaudeville theaters and dozens of speakeasies\, Worcester has a long history with charlatans and other professional liars. \n  \nThe Secret Doorway will only admit 90 people per performance\, so each person will have a unique and up close experience.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/the-secret-door-worcesters-mind-reading-experience-2/
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Family-friendly,Movies + Film,Music,Nightlife,Performance,Readings + Talks,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Anastasia
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the beloved films\, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical\, Anastasia\, is on a journey to Worcester at last! \nFrom the Tony® Award-winning creators of the Broadway classic “Ragtime\,” this dazzling show transports audiences from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her\, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together\, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home\, love and family.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/anastasia/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T235900
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SUMMARY:Virtual True Crime Book Club (April)
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-april/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
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SUMMARY:21st Annual Harvey Ball
DESCRIPTION:WORCESTER HISTORICAL MUSEUM  is pleased to celebrate THE “HARVEY” SMILE AWARD RECIPIENT – WORCESTER RED SOX: As soon as representatives from the WooSox came to Worcester they embraced and engaged our community.  We recognize the organization and all the investors in the success of Polar Park…for their collaborative vision\, impact and commitment to our community and the city of Worcester.  We think you will agree…they make us all smile!
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/21st-annual-harvey-ball/
CATEGORIES:Community,Food + Drink,Towns,Worcester
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T235900
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UID:3383-1649462400-1649548740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:New England Symphony Orchestra concert: From the New World
DESCRIPTION:NESO Music Director Roderick MacDonald will be the featured soloist in Haydn’s trumpet concerto in E-flat major. MacDonald began his career as Principal Trumpet of the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra\, appointed by Music Director Kurt Masur upon completion of his Masters of Music at New England Conservatory. His career as a concert soloist began shortly after this appointment and he has since appeared worldwide as a trumpet soloist with highly regarded ensembles including: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra\, Japan Philharmonic\, Virtuosi Saxonia\, Bach Collegium Munich\, Leipzig Bach Orchestra\, Leipzig Chamber Orchestra\, Concerto Leipzig\, Kammerphilharmonie Leipzig\, and the Super World Orchestra (Tokyo). With a discography of over 25 recordings with the Gewandhaus Orchestra\, he can also be heard on recordings with the Leipzig Baroque Soloists\, solo recordings\, and numerous other chamber and orchestral albums. \nThe program will also include perennial favorite Antonin Dvorak’s Symphony number 9\, “From the New World.”
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/new-england-symphony-orchestra-concert-from-the-new-world/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T235900
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180416Z
UID:3394-1649462400-1649548740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Research Your Family History Through Digital Real Estate Records (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. \nOnce registered\, you will receive a confirmation email with the link to join the meeting.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/research-your-family-history-through-digital-real-estate-records-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Workshops + Seminars
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CREATED:20230518T180414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180417Z
UID:3355-1649462400-1649548740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:What’s Next? The Story of One Creative Journey (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Judith Ferrara traces the source of inspiration that sustained over three decades of creativity resulting in poetry\, blogs\, paintings\, and an upcoming biography/memoir of Yetta Dine\, mother of poet Stanley Kunitz (TidePool Press). \nJudith Ferrara’s poems\, essays and artwork have appeared in several books and numerous journals. In 2018\, she received the Stanley Kunitz Medal from the Worcester County Poetry Association She was awarded a 2003 Worcester Cultural Commission/Massachusetts Cultural Council Creative Arts Fellowship. A Few Sweet Drops in My Bitter Cup\, a biography/memoir of Yetta Dine\, mother of poet Stanley Kunitz\, from TidePool Press\, is forthcoming this year.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/whats-next-the-story-of-one-creative-journey-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Readings + Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T235900
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SUMMARY:Friday Movie Matinee (April)
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-april/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Movies + Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220410T235900
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CREATED:20230518T180419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180420Z
UID:3458-1649289600-1649635140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Blue Man Group
DESCRIPTION:More than 35 million people around the world have experienced the smash hit phenomenon that is Blue Man Group\, and now it’s your turn! Blue Man Group visits Worcester for a limited engagement on their all-new North American tour. It’s everything you know and love about Blue Man Group\, signature drumming\, colorful moments of creativity and quirky comedy. The men are still blue\, but the rest is all new! Featuring pulsing\, original music\, custom-made instruments\, surprise audience interaction and hilarious absurdity\, join the Blue Men in a joyful experience that unites audiences of all ages.\n 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/blue-man-group/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T235900
DTSTAMP:20260531T235706
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SUMMARY:Virtual American History Book Discussion (April)
DESCRIPTION:Please join our ongoing book discussion group focused on American history. \n3/1: American Baby: A Mother\, A Child\, and the Shadow History of Adoption by Gabrielle Glaser \n4/5: The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee: Native America from 1890 to the Present by David Treuer \n5/3: Travels with George: In Search of Washington and His Legacy by Nathaniel Philbrick
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/virtual-american-history-book-discussion-april/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220403T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220403T235900
DTSTAMP:20260531T235706
CREATED:20230518T180419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180421Z
UID:3372-1648944000-1649030340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Cyro Baptista and the Banquet of Spirits: Sounds of Community
DESCRIPTION:“I don’t even think of him as a percussionist\, because he is so much his own personality that it almost transcends any percussion instrument he could be playing.” – Yo-Yo Ma \nOne of the premiere percussionists on the planet\, Cyro Baptista leads his winsome quartet on a virtuosic trek through myriad musics of the world. Washed out surf rock splashes\, blazing hardbop solos\, breathtaking West African harping\, exquisite Brazilian rhythms — the sounds all coalesce into a carnivalesque stew of joy and irreverence as these four astonishing players draw on sounds and instruments from around the globe to create utterly unique combinations. \nA veteran of stage and studio work with the likes of Paul Simon\, Herbie Hancock\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Trey Anastasio (of Phish)\, John Zorn\, Laurie Anderson\, Cassandra Wilson\, Sting\, the New York Philharmonic\, the Kennedy Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, and many others\, Baptista is one of the most sought-after players around. His visionary approach to music-making stresses inclusion\, community and pushing past boundaries\, while remaining refreshingly fun and totally accessible. \nThroughout the week\, Baptista will be leading workshops with a variety of community groups and participants\, using everyday objects as well as traditional instruments at the Jean McDonough Arts Center in downtown Worcester. The sessions will culminate in a concert on Sunday\, April 3rd featuring Baptista & the Banquet of the Spirits with community participation. \nThis residency is supported by grants from the Worcester Arts Council\, New England Foundation for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. \n 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/cyro-baptista-and-the-banquet-of-spirits-sounds-of-community/
CATEGORIES:Community,Music,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T235900
DTSTAMP:20260531T235706
CREATED:20230518T180419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180422Z
UID:3350-1648857600-1648943940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Get Organized this Spring! Workshop with Jenna Elliott (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Jenna Elliott is the founder of The Naked Flower\, Professional Organizers. She has been an organizer and re-designer for more than 17 years and works with a variety of clients\, both in the office and in the home. Prior to starting The Naked Flower\, Jenna was a master floral designer and project manager for a fortune 500 company. This fun and interactive workshop will get you focused on your organizing goals. She will share how to: \n  \n\nThink about your stuff in a new way\nCreate better habits to help you tackle the clutter\nUse calendar and to-do list more effectively\nStart the purging process\nUtilize organizational resources
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/get-organized-this-spring-workshop-with-jenna-elliott-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Workshops + Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T235900
DTSTAMP:20260531T235706
CREATED:20230518T180419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180423Z
UID:3349-1648857600-1648943940@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. 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-april/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Towns,Worcester,Workshops + Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220403T235900
DTSTAMP:20260531T235706
CREATED:20230518T180419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180423Z
UID:3459-1648684800-1649030340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
DESCRIPTION:She was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor diva. But what the world didn’t know was how Donna Summer risked it all to break through barriers\, becoming the icon of an era and the inspiration for every music diva who followed. With a score featuring more than 20 of Summer’s classic hits\, including “Love to Love You Baby\,” “Bad Girls” and “Hot Stuff\,” this electric experience is a moving tribute to the voice of a generation.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/summer-the-donna-summer-musical/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T235900
DTSTAMP:20260531T235706
CREATED:20230518T180419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180423Z
UID:3462-1648668600-1648684740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Straight No Chaser: Back in the High Life
DESCRIPTION:If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers\, ties\, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No Chaser are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced\, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fanbase\, numerous national TV appearances and proven success with CD releases. \nStraight No Chaser is the real deal\, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense… and with a sense of humor. On the road\, Straight No Chaser has built a reputation as an unforgettable live act. \nTickets are $39.50\, $49.50\, $59.50 and $69.50 depending on seat location. For more information\, contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469).
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/straight-no-chaser-back-in-the-high-life/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Music,Performance,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220403T235900
DTSTAMP:20260531T235706
CREATED:20230518T180425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180426Z
UID:3420-1648512000-1649030340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Cyro Baptista: Sounds of Community–Free Community Workshops!
DESCRIPTION:Calling all community musicians with diverse musical & cultural traditions and music enthusiasts!  \nHosted by Arts Transcending Borders at the College of the Holy Cross\, renowned Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista arrives at JMAC/Worcester PopUp to lead Sounds of Community workshops\, building towards a final performance at the JMAC/Brickbox with Baptista’s winsome quartet\, the Banquet of Spirits\, and community participants. As part of his week-long residency\, Cyro Baptista will lead workshops with a variety of community groups and participants\, using everyday objects as well as traditional instruments. This performance is the culmination of the residency and includes community participation. \nA veteran of stage and studio work with the likes of Paul Simon\, Herbie Hancock\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Trey Anastasio (of Phish)\, Sting\, the New York Philharmonic\, Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, and many others\, Baptista is one of the most sought-after players around. His visionary approach to music-making stresses inclusion\, community and pushing past boundaries\, while remaining refreshingly fun and totally accessible. His technique of using his body\, spare parts of kitchenware\, anything that’s out of the ordinary and traditional instruments\, makes his workshops a truly unique and entertaining experience. \nFree and open to the general public. For details\, call us at (508) 793-3835 or email atb@holycross.edu.  \nTuesday\, March 29\, 6-8 PM \nSounds of Community Workshop with Cyro Baptista \nJMAC Worcester PopUp \nFriday\, April 1\, 6-8 PM  \nSounds of Community Workshop with Cyro Baptista \nJMAC Worcester PopUp \nSaturday\, April 2\, 10 AM–12 PM  \nFamily Music Day with Cyro Baptista \nJMAC Worcester PopUp \nFrom spare car parts and kitchenware to a wild assortment of recycled materials\, legendary percussionist Cyro Baptista uses everyday objects and traditional instruments to bring participants together in rediscovering the most ancient form of communication – sound. Join us for a family-friendly workshop and exploration of the immensely rich musical world of one of the premier percussionists on the planet. For families with kids ages 5 & up \n  \nSign up for free\, public workshops: bit.ly/cyroworkshops \n  \nDisclaimer: The Worcester PopUp at the JMAC is a free-to-use\, creative co-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. \n  \nThis residency is funded in part by awards from the New England States Touring program of the New England Foundation for the Arts\, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies; the Worcester Arts Council\, a local agency\, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency; and the National Endowment for the Arts. \n 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/cyro-baptista-sounds-of-community-free-community-workshops/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Music,Towns,Worcester,Workshops + Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T235900
DTSTAMP:20260531T235706
CREATED:20230518T180425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180428Z
UID:3450-1648512000-1648598340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:One Night of Queen performed by Gary Mullen & the Works
DESCRIPTION:In 2000\, Gary Mullen won ITV’s “Stars In Their Eyes” Live Grand Final\, with the largest number of votes ever received in the shows history.  The record of 864\,838 votes was more than twice that of the runner-up.  Gary began touring on his own and in 2002 formed a band ‘The Works’\, to pay tribute to rock legends Queen.  Since May 2002\, ‘Gary Mullen and the Works’ have performed throughout the UK\, USA\, Europe\, South Africa and New Zealand to sell-out audiences.  The outfit have also twice rocked the prestigious BBC Proms in the Park\, in front of a very enthusiastic crowd of 40\,000. One Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert\, recreating the look\, sound\, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time. This show will ROCK you! \nTickets are $39 and $49 depending on seat location. Discounts are available for members. Please contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/one-night-of-queen-performed-by-gary-mullen-the-works/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T235900
DTSTAMP:20260531T235706
CREATED:20230518T180425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180428Z
UID:3363-1648252800-1648339140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Program - From Birth to Death: Finding and Using Vital Records in Genealogy Research
DESCRIPTION:Vital records are the single most important resource for genealogists everywhere. Join us as we learn to locate and use the essential tools\, focusing on sources available at WPL. \nThe link to join the program will be emailed with your confirmation.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/virtual-program-from-birth-to-death-finding-and-using-vital-records-in-genealogy-research/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Workshops + Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T235900
DTSTAMP:20260531T235706
CREATED:20230518T180425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180428Z
UID:3419-1648252800-1648339140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Music Worcester presents: An Evening with Itzhak Perlman
DESCRIPTION:Today's most preeminent classical violinist. \nOne of the world’s most respected violinists and music educators\, Itzhak Perlman has reached out to new audiences throughout his storied career\, from the Ed Sullivan Show in 1958 to Sesame Street in the 1980s to 2018’s duet with jazz pianist Jon Batiste on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.  \nIn this multi-media program\, joined by master pianist and longtime collaborator Rohan De Silva\, he treats Music Worcester’s audience to a unique and intimate view of his life and work through live performance\, rarely seen home movies\, and personal anecdotes from more than a half-century of music-making. \nTickets are $125\, $105\, $95\, $75 and $55 depending on seat location. Please contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information. \nPlease note\, this performance is being presented by Music Worcester whose safety protocols vary slightly from those of The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory. For this performance we respectfully require proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Information will be checked against a valid photo ID prior to entry and the wearing of CDC-approved masks is required while inside the theatre.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/music-worcester-presents-an-evening-with-itzhak-perlman/
CATEGORIES:Music,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T235900
DTSTAMP:20260531T235706
CREATED:20230518T180425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180428Z
UID:3463-1648252800-1648339140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Nutrition Class with Judy Palken: Physical Activity - Why When How
DESCRIPTION:Living an active life provides wonderful health benefits\, but sometimes we don't get to our planned exercise\, despite our best intentions. In this class\, we will discuss tips and tricks to help you be active now and always.   \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-physical-activity-why-when-how-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Workshops + Seminars
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