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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T000000
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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T235900
DTSTAMP:20260531T235646
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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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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
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UID:3414-1649116800-1649203140@www.downtownworcester.org
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:20260531T235646
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T235900
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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:20260531T235646
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T235900
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T235900
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T235900
DTSTAMP:20260531T235646
CREATED:20230518T180425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180429Z
UID:3421-1648166400-1650844740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Material Matters - Public Gallery Hours
DESCRIPTION:Public gallery hours for Material Matters: A Members Exhibition in partnership with the Fitchburg Art Museum \nFree \nAbout this exhibition: \nFor the last decade\, ArtsWorcester and the Fitchburg Art Museum (FAM) have partnered on an annual “Call and Response” exhibition\, an idea drawn from democratic and musical traditions in African and African Diaspora cultures. FAM begins with the call: a loan of ten artworks from their permanent collection\, all on a single theme. The first "Call and Response" loan featured ten pieces from FAM’s extensive African collection\, which was\, at the time\, primarily traditional crafts and ritual objects. Ten years later\, FAM now holds a rich array of contemporary African and Diasporic artists. The 2022 loan features a range of subject matter and media\, reflecting the capacity and diversity of different materials within African art. \nArtsWorcester artist members were invited to respond to one or more of these pieces for Material Matters\, and examine the role materiality plays in their creations. The resulting exhibition features work by seventy-six artists\, whose works encompass new media\, traditional forms\, and fine craft. FAM's curatorial staff will select ten works from Material Matters to be exhibited at the Museum alongside the 2022 loan. Selections will be announced in person at the reception and electronically\, and will go on view at the Fitchburg Art Museum later this year. To date\, seventy-seven individual artists have received this honor. \nTen percent of art sales from Material Matters will be donated to African Community Education (ACE). These funds and any direct donations made to ACE as part of this exhibition will be directed to the ACE Post-Secondary Success Fund. The Post-Secondary Success Fund provides direct financial support to ACE students graduating high school each year. Funds will be evenly and directly distributed to each graduate who will work with ACE’s Post-Secondary Success Liaison to use the funds in a way that best helps them achieve success upon graduation. \n  \nBeginning Saturday\, March 19\, 2022: For those with proof of vaccination\, masks are encouraged and appreciated. For those without proof of vaccination\, masks remain mandatory. These policies are subject to change\, based on current public health data and metrics. \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.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/material-matters-public-gallery-hours/
CATEGORIES:Art,BIPOC,Family-friendly,Free,Towns,Worcester
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UID:3448-1648166400-1648252740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Bert Kreischer: The Berty Boy Relapse Tour
DESCRIPTION:Kreischer is known for his unique brand of comedy\, which interweaves party-boy antics with humorous anecdotes about family and fatherhood. Currently\, Kreischer is filming Legendary Entertainment’s movie\, The Machine\, alongside Star Wars actor\, Mark Hamill – an adaptation of the viral story Bert told onstage about getting involved with the Russian mob while studying abroad in College\, which has been viewed more than 85 million times online. Most recently\, he hosted the Go-Big Show on TBS Network\, an extreme talent show with celebrity judges Snoop Dogg\, Rosario Dawson\, Jennifer Nettles\, and Cody Rhodes\, which premiered this past January. In October 2020\, Bert released his hit 5-episode Netflix mini series\, The Cabin with Bert Kreischer\, which featured cameos from a star-studded cast of Anthony Anderson\, Caitlyn Jenner\, Tom Segura\, Joey Diaz\, Nikki Glaser\, Fortune Feimster\, Bobby Lee\, Donnell Rawlings\, Kaley Cuoco\, Joel McHale\, Ms. Pat\, Deon Cole\, Big Jay Oakerson\, and LeeAnn Kreischer. He also released his second Netflix Original stand-up comedy special Bert Kreischer: Hey Big Boy in March 2020. The special earned rave reviews from critics and fans alike. \nTickets are $39.75 – $109.75 depending on seat location.  Please contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/bert-kreischer-the-berty-boy-relapse-tour/
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Performance,Towns,Worcester
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T235900
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180430Z
UID:3344-1648080000-1648166340@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-2/
CATEGORIES:Towns,Worcester
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T235900
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CREATED:20230518T180425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180430Z
UID:3360-1647993600-1648079940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Inkscape for Making Stickers with Technocopia (March)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the design software Inkscape to learn how artists turn images into vectors and create original graphics. Digital art created in the 2D Inkscape platform can be used on the web\, in print\, or to make a physical product like a sticker. Join us to create a two dimensional model of your own or one inspired by a media or literary source! Every student will be able to submit one 5” x 5” design for cutting on the library’s vinyl cutter. These stickers will be available at the library two weeks after the workshop date. Ages 16+. \n  \nFirst Floor Computer Lab
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/introduction-to-inkscape-for-making-stickers-with-technocopia-march/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Free,Workshops + Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220327T235900
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UID:3377-1647993600-1648425540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Production: Big Black Balloon\, by Eljon Wardally
DESCRIPTION:Content Warning: Portrayals of disordered eating\, self-harm\, drug use\, and possible death.  \nPlease note: this event is free and open to the public! Audience members must be vaccinated and masked. No food or drink is permitted. Eventbrite tickets are required for entry and are available below. \nClark’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts presents “Big Black Balloon\,” a new play by Clark alum Eljon Wardally ’03\, on Wednesday\, March 23rd – Sunday\, March 27th at The Grind\, Higgins University Center. \nWednesday\, March 23rd: 7:00pm \nThursday\, March 24th: 7:00pm \nFriday\, March 25th: no show \nSaturday\, March 26th: 2:00pm and 7:00pm \nSunday\, March 27th: 2:00pm \n“Big Black Balloon” explores the relationship between Henry and Cleo\, two people whose insecurities trigger their imaginary friends to return and take over their lives. Set in a studio apartment in L.A.\, the city of celebrity also serves as a character igniting the pressure to be beautiful and glamorous at all costs. \nEljon Wardally is a Playwright and Screenwriter born in New York with Grenadian roots. She is a four-time O’Neill finalist\, a MENA Sundance semi-finalist and a Princess Grace Playwriting Award semi-finalist. Her film and web series\, Docket 32357\, has been in over 45 festivals worldwide. Her most recent short\, Black Americanah for Sale\, was featured in Vanity Fair. She has scripted a number of commercials including MLB\, “4 Us 2 Remember” and NYWIFT “Because of Them\, We Can” and has produced content for MTV. Eljon attended Clark University and received her MFA in Playwriting from Fordham/Primary Stages as part of its Inaugural class. \nJackie Davis is an actor\, director and choreographer working in theater\, film and television primarily on the east coast. She can be seen as abolitionist\, Susan Robbins in Columbia Pictures’ Film\, Little Women.  Notable theatre directing credits include Paradise Blue\, Ruined\, and For Colored Girls Who Consider Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf.   Jackie is on staff with Trinity Repertory Theatre’s Education Department as a Teaching Artist. She is a Master Teacher for  their Young Actors Summer Institute (YASI). She is also part of the Movement Faculty for the Brown/Trinity MFA Program.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/production-big-black-balloon-by-eljon-wardally/
CATEGORIES:Theatre,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T235900
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180432Z
UID:3368-1647907200-1647993540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Great American Read Book Club (March)
DESCRIPTION:Attendees will receive a free copy of the upcoming month’s selection. \n3/22: Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton \n4/26: Bless Me\, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya \n5/24: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/virtual-great-american-read-book-club-march/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T235900
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180433Z
UID:3373-1647907200-1647993540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Robotics: LEGO Mindstorms 3/22
DESCRIPTION:Ages 10 & up. If you love the idea of building things and bringing them to life\, WPL has just the thing for you! Join us for a weekly collaborative club in which we assemble a LEGO Mindstorms Robot Inventor model and control it remotely via a tablet and an app. 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/robotics-lego-mindstorms-3-22/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free,Towns,Worcester,Workshops + Seminars
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UID:3358-1647648000-1647734340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Cooking Classes with Chef Kelcy: Spring Risotto
DESCRIPTION:Spring is in the air and Chef Kelcy is excited to share one of her easy go-to spring recipes\, risotto! Featuring roasted asparagus and mushrooms with surprisingly fresh hints of lemon\, this workshop is sure to help you demystify the risotto-making process (hint\, it's all in the wrist) so you can make this delicious and versatile gluten-free dinner at home.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/virtual-cooking-classes-with-chef-kelcy-spring-risotto/
CATEGORIES:Community,Food + Drink,Free,Workshops + Seminars
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T235900
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180433Z
UID:3367-1647648000-1647734340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Marketing and Publishing Workshop with Margo Gabriel
DESCRIPTION:This course will outline how to market yourself\, brand or business if you have a small team or you’re a solo entrepreneur or creative. Learn how to send cold emails to editors\, writers and your target audience. Where to find contact information of editors and journalists. Participants will also learn tools they can use to self-publish their work. \nWorkshop Takeaways: \n1. Participants will learn basic skills and best practices on marketing their brand or products \n2. How to put together a concise biography\, media kit\, and pitch email to media and editors\, \n3. Tools and resources on how to write\, edit\, design and self-publish books \nMargo Gabriel is a freelance food writer from Boston\, MA. She is a cookbook author with a passion for travel and shares her experiences on her blog\, Margo’s Creative Life. She is based in Lisbon\, Portugal. She has been featured in Boston Art Review\, ButcherBox\, Cuisine Noir\, Edible Boston\, Fodor's\, The New York Times\, HuffPost and Salon. She is a contributing writer at Cuisine Noir magazine \nMargo Gabriel is a freelance writer\, cookbook author and editor from Boston\, MA. She is the author of The Expat Kitchen cookbook. She is based in Lisbon\, Portugal. She has been featured in The New York Times\, HuffPost\, and Salon. Her words have been published in Boston Art Review\, Cuisine Noir\, Edible Boston\, Fodor’s Travel\, and Solstice Literary Magazine.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/virtual-marketing-and-publishing-workshop-with-margo-gabriel/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Workshops + Seminars
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UID:3371-1647648000-1647734340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Art of the Soul Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:“Art of the Soul\,” created by members of Everyday Miracles Peer Recovery Support Center in collaboration with faculty from College of the Holy Cross\, features a series of photography and collage.  In the works\, members explore a range of themes including identity\, beauty\, vulnerability and transcendence. In a time characterized by uncertainty\, their works celebrate the joy of new beginnings and hope for the future. \n  \nEveryday Miracles Peer Recovery Support Center is a member-run community center for people recovering from addiction. Situated in downtown Worcester\, Massachusetts\, the center is open to the public and serves on average 100 people a day. This project was made possible in part through the generous support of the Greater Worcester Community Foundation.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/art-of-the-soul-opening-reception/
CATEGORIES:Art,BIPOC,Community,Free,Towns,Worcester
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T235900
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SUMMARY:A Masterclass with Tony Award Winner Laura Benanti
DESCRIPTION:Broadway in Worcester invites Worester area high school and college students to a Masterclass with with Tony Award Winner Laura Benanti \nThrough the generosity of the George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation\, film\, screen\, and stage star Laura Benanti will offer a free masterclass to Worcester area high school and college students and their arts educators. \nMs. Benanti has starred on Broadway in My Fair Lady at Lincoln Center\, She Loves Me with Zachary Levi and Jane Krakowski\, Gypsy with Patti LuPone\, and Nine with Antonio Banderas\, among others. She can be seen on "Younger"\, "Gossip Girl"\, and the upcoming "Life & Beth" with Amy Schumer and Michael Cera. Join us as Ms. Benanti offers warm-up technique\, coaching\, and insights into life as a professional actress. \nFollowing the masterclass Ms. Benanti will offer a ticketed concert with acclaimed pianist Billy Stritch. Please see details below\, including a special discount code to purchase tickets. \nWhen: March 18\, 2022; Arrive between 3:00 pm – 3:15 pm; Masterclass will run from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm. \nWhere: Jean McDonough Arts Center (JMAC); 20B Franklin Street\, Worcester\, MA 01608 \nWho: Worcester area high school and college students and their arts educators \nCost: Free \nRequirements: Participants must sign up in advance and provide proof of vaccination and be masked to attend. Registrations open through March 15. \nBroadway in Worcester would like to extend special thanks to the Barr Foundation\, which is generously subsidizing all rental costs associated with the BrickBox Theater for calendar year 2022. Learn more at jmacworcester.org/barrinitiative. \n 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/a-masterclass-with-tony-award-winner-laura-benanti/
CATEGORIES:Art,Free,Music,Performance,Theatre,Towns,Worcester,Workshops + Seminars
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UID:3328-1647561600-1647647940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:An Evening with Tony Award Winner Laura Benanti
DESCRIPTION:This unforgettable night with one of Broadway's most celebrated talents will feature songs from Laura’s career together with humorous anecdotes about her experiences on and off the stage and screen. \n** Limited premium VIP seating available (limit 60 seats)\, inclusive of a private\, COVID-safe\, post-performance event with Laura Benanti. ** \nAccolades: \n“Supreme command\, a thrilling voice and a wild sense of humor combines to make Laura Benanti’s show a sensation.” – The New York Times \n“Benanti’s ridiculous range and exuberant talent lets her roam seamlessly through the musical landscape in a way that few other performers working today can.” – The Daily Beast \nAbout Laura Benanti: \nTony Award winner and five-time Tony Award nominee Laura Benanti is a highly celebrated stage and screen actress\, who recently ended her critically acclaimed run on Broadway as Eliza Doolittle in Lincoln Center’s revival of My Fair Lady. Her television credits include: “Younger”; “The Detour”; “Supergirl”; “Law & Order: SVU”; “Nashville”; “The Good Wife“; "Elementary”; “Nurse Jackie"; “The Big C”; NBC’s “The Sound of Music Live”; and her heralded turn as First Lady Melania Trump on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Other Broadway credits include Steve Martin’s Meteor Shower; Amalia Balash in She Loves Me (Tony and Drama Desk Award nomination); Gypsy Rose Lee in Gypsy opposite Patti LuPone (Tony\, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle award winner); Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (Tony nomination\, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle award winner); Into the Woods (Tony\, Drama Desk\, Outer Critics Circle nominations); In the Next Room or The Vibrator Play; The Wedding Singer; and Nine (starring Antonio Banderas). Other distinguished theater performances include: Perdita in The Winter's Tale at the Williamstown Theatre Festival; Anne in A Little Night Music at the L.A. Opera; Eileen in Wonderful Town; and Rosabella in The Most Happy Fella\, both for City Center Encores! \n— \nThis event is presented by Worcester-based producer and artist\, Eric Butler. \n#broadwayinworcester #LauraBenanti
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/an-evening-with-tony-award-winner-laura-benanti/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Theatre,Towns,Worcester
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