City of Worcester: Cultural Calendar- Weekends in Worcester & More

Alice's Wonderland: a most curious adventure (Wed, May 22)

info@ecotarium.org — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:25:14 GMT

EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA Journey down the rabbit hole to explore Alice's Wonderland. This award-winning traveling exhibition is based on Lewis Carroll's classic, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The exhibition inspires curiosity, encourages exploration, and helps make the unknown more familiar, maybe even logical, and certainly fun. Alice's Wonderland was created by the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose. Cost: $14 adults, $8 children ages 2-18, $10 seniors and students with ID; free for members Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sep 8.

Casey at the Bat: 125 Years (Wed, May 22)

info@worcesterhistory.net — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:58:40 GMT

Worcester Historical Museum, Rockwell Gallery, 30 Elm Street, Worcester, MA Casey at the Bat is one of the most famous poems about baseball ever written and it was written in Worcester! Scholars and enthusiasts have variously described it as an American classic, a masterpiece of American literature, and a national treasure. Adults and children alike have memorized, quoted, and recited it for over a century, while media outlets have re-enacted, parodied, adapted, and dissected the saga. Now 125 years after it was first published, a few questions remain. Where is Mudville? Was Ernest Thayer influenced by his Worcester roots? Why is it so popular? Most importantly, who was Casey? Cost: Free with Museum admission Through Saturday, Aug 10.

DinoTracks (Wed, May 22)

info@ecotarium.org — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:31:53 GMT

EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA The hunt for dinosaurs begins here! Step into their footprints, hear and feel their footsteps, and come face-to-face with some of the dinosaurs who made them. DinoTracks starts where scientists first began studying dinosaurs (at their feet). Focusing on fossil discoveries, the exhibit engages visitors of all ages in trying out hands-on scientific study methods and getting down on the ground to put their new skills to work. DinoTracks is a please-touch exhibit presented in three languages: English, Spanish and French. Engage your curiosity about dinosaurs in Super-Saurus Saturdays, a weekly interactive, science program held every Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Cost: $14 adults, $8 children (2-18), $10 seniors and students with ID Through Tuesday, Dec 31.

In Their Shirtsleeves (Wed, May 22)

info@worcesterhistory.net — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:58:20 GMT

Worcester Historical Museum, Fuller Gallery of Industrial History, 30 Elm Street, Worcester, MA

In Their Shirtsleeves tells the ongoing story of the innovators, workers, and investors who made industry the story of Worcester. Learn more about In Their Shirtsleeves.

Cost: Free with Museum admission. Through Tuesday, Dec 31.

Looking at the Stars: Prints by Imamura Yoshio (Wed, May 22)

information@worcesterart.org — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:45:33 GMT

Worcester Art Museum, Japanese Gallery, 55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA Click here to see exhibition Born in a humble dwelling at the bottom of a valley, the print artist Imamura Yoshio still lives in the Japanese Alps of Nagano Prefecture. Memories of wandering amidst fields, woods, streams and mountains and of gazing at the stars at night inspire him. Moved by the evocative beauty of wild flowers and vines, dilapidated village huts and heavenly constellations, Imamura records his insights into the transience of life as well as his reverence for the enduring spirit that merges both history and evolution. Imamuras haunting works, which combine an exploration of subtle textures, colors, patterns and shifts in nature as well as geometric shapes and mysterious signs, are created using mixed media (etching, engraving, woodblock, aquatint, chine collé, collagraph, gold, silver, copper and black leaf). Cost: free with Museum admission Through Thursday, May 30.

Stories They Tell (Wed, May 22)

info@worcesterhistory.net — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:56:24 GMT

Worcester Historical Museum, Rice Gallery, 30 Elm Street, Worcester, MA

Stories They Tell reveals the public and personal stories behind a selection of artifacts from Worcester Historical Museums collection. Learn more about Stories They Tell.

Cost: Free with Museum admission. Through Tuesday, Dec 31.

The Allure of Blanc de Chine (Wed, May 22)

information@worcesterart.org — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:34:28 GMT

Worcester Art Museum, Chinese Gallery, 55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA Blanc de Chine (lit. "white of China") refers to a white ware that was produced for centuries in the town of Dehua in the coastal province of Fujian. The sugary white clay of the Dehua area is made from a porcelain stone that is unusually low in iron impurities and fuses with the applied transparent glaze during the firing, producing works of a glossy, smooth quality that resembles ivory or white jade. Extremely resistant to the distortion that can be caused by high-temperature firing, the clay is ideally suited for the production of thickly potted, press-molded and/or sculpted vessels and figurines for the scholar's table or family altar. Many such functional and decorative works are finely detailed or embellished with applied relief decoration, such as blossoms or dragons. Porcelain production began in Dehua as early as the Song dynasty (960-1279) and flourished from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century. At first widely exported to Southeast Asia and Japan, blanc de Chine soon also found a market among European royalty and aristocrats when it was imported by various European trading companies. Western interest in blanc de Chine gradually waned as Europeans discovered the secrets of porcelain manufacture. Dehua kilns have continued to produce white ware figures into the modern age; these late versions are usually slip-cast. Through Saturday, Aug 31.

The Fifteenth ArtsWorcester Biennial (Wed, May 22)

info@artsworcester.org — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:44:12 GMT

ArtsWorcester, 660 Main Street, Worcester, MA The Fifteenth ArtsWorcester Biennial Exhibition, one of the regions most important art events, begins on Friday, April 12, is running through May 31st, 2013. Both the opening and the exhibit are free to the public. For thirty years, the ArtsWorcester Biennial has offered local contemporary artists an opportunity to show their finest work to a broad public. Artworks by both established and emerging artists were selected for exhibition, with all media represented: painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, fine craft, mixed media, and photography. All but two works in the exhibit are available for purchase, with prices ranging from $200 to $2,600. Katherine French, Director of Danforth Art, juried the exhibition. Out of 259 works, she selected 102 works for exhibition, with 21 artists recognized with awards. While a dramatic, large-scale sculpture was named Best in Show, photography is particularly strong in this years Biennial. Dr. French recognized this regional strength by dividing the Best in Photography award among three artists. The 2013 ArtsWorcester award winners are: Sally R. Bishop Prize for Best in Show: Victor Pacheco for Peace Bird Best in Digital Art: Jon Hansen Best in Sculpture: Cheryl Lichwell, Best in Craft: Ginny Gillen Best in Mixed Media: Susan Swinand Best in Painting: Robin Reynolds Best in Photography: Brittany Severance Best in Photography: Dana Lane Best in Photography: Eric Nichols Honorable Mention, Digital Art: Joseph Farbrook Honorable Mention, Sculpture: Ted Lilley Honorable Mention, Craft: Jill Burns Honorable Mention, Mixed Media: Donalyn Schofield Honorable Mention, Mixed Media: Carlotta Miller Honorable Mention, Painting: John Buron Honorable Mention, Painting: Conrad Guertin Honorable Mention, Painting: Patricia Hegedus Honorable Mention, Photography: Catherine Wilcox-Titus Honorable Mention, Photography: Jim Collins Honorable Mention, Photography: Anne McNevin Honorable Mention, Photography: Louis Despres The Sally Bishop Prize for Best In Show carries a cash award of $500, and Best in Category and Honorable Mentions ranging from $50 to $200. The awards are sponsored by the Hoche-Scofield Prize and Scholarship Fund of the Worcester Art Museum. Additional sponsorship for this exhibit comes from the Worcester Arts Council in accordance with the Massachusetts Cultural Council, United Bank, Commerce Bank, the Telegram and Gazette, and the George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation. Artists selected for exhibition are Joan Avato, Zia Ayub, James Barnhill, Trisha Barry, Lisa Barthelson, Crystal Blanchflower, Jill Burns, John Buron, Grace Cherubino, Allison Coelho Picone, James Collins, Linda Dagnello, Robert Dec, Ella Delyanis, Louis Despres, Nancy DeYoung, Margaret Emerson, Nancy Engberg, Eugene Epstein, Joseph Farbrook, Allen Fletcher, Sharon Freed, Ginny Gillen, Conrad Guertin, Jon Hansen, Barry Hanshaw, Anne Harris, Patricia Hegedus, Brian Higgins, Dana Lane, Robyn Lane, Chelsea LeBeau Hueter, Cheryl Lichwell, Ted Lilley, Jeff Loughlin, Fernando Martins, Rick Martorano, Alyce Mayo, Sean McGrail, Anne McNevin, Carlotta Miller, Eric Nichols, Karen Nunley, Cade Overton, Richard Ovian, Kat OConnor, Victor Pacheco, Irina Parfenova, Christopher Peter Reinhardt, Robin Reynolds, Ann Rosebrooks, Erik Sandberg-Diment, Donalyn Schofield, Brittany Severance, Richard Shilale, Helen Obermeyer Simmons, Catherine Quick Spingler, Susan Swinand, Donna Hamil Talman, Dick Taylor, Kellie Weeks, Catherine Wilcox-Titus, Peter Wise, Agnes Wyant, and Marla Zeneski. ArtsWorcester is located at 660 Main Street in Worcester. Gallery hours are Tuesday, 1-4 PM; Wednesday through Friday, 10 AM-4 PM; and Saturday, 1-4 PM. Free parking is always available for ArtsWorcester visitors in the two paved lots belonging to the Freemasons, at Ionic and Beacon Street, one block up from ArtsWorcester. For more information, please call 508.755.5142, email info@artsworcester.org, or visit artsworcester.org. Sponsored by: Worcester Art Museum, Worcester Arts Council, in accordance with the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, Commerce Bank, United Bank, and the Telegram and Gazette. Cost: free Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through May 31.

Yoga by Nature Spring Session 2 (Wed, May 22)

registrar@towerhillbg.org — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:18:04 GMT

Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA Spring Session 2: April 24-May 22 Instructor: Lynsey Smith Yoga by Nature class is about opening up to your body on a deeper level. Every class is guided to fit individual needs. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about cultivating breath awareness, mindfulness, and feel how all of the elements of nature exist in you as well. Sponsored by: Tower Hill Botanic Garden. Cost: Member $13, Nonmember $15, per class, Save when you sign up for an entire session! Member $58, Nonmember $67 Wednesdays, through May 22.

Art in the Garden: "Birds, Beasts & Blossoms" (Wed, May 22)

thbg@towerhillbg.org — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:06:02 GMT

9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Tower Hill Botanic Garden: Milton Gallery, Stoddard Center, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA Featuring the works of Tower Hill's artist in residence Barry Van Dusen. This will be Van Dusen's third solo show at Tower Hill Botanic Garden. The show includes more than 40 original paintings; many on display for the first time. Along with botanical subjects, there will be paintings featuring birds, farm subjects, butterflies, dragonflies, and New England pastoral scenes. A special opening reception takes place on Thursday, May 9, at 6pm. Cost: Included with Regular Admission: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors (65+), $7 Youth (6-18), FREE to Members & Children under 6 Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jun 16.

Young People's Musical Theatre (Wed, May 22)

pakmusic@earthlink.net — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:50:40 GMT

9:00 AM-11:30 AM, Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester, 203 Pakachoag Street, Auburn, MA Registration begins on April 1st for Young People's Musical Theatre. Session runs from July 29th-August 2nd and is suited for K, Grades 1, 2 & 3. (performance on August 2nd at 6:00 p.m.) Lemonade! Join in the fairytale frenzy when your favorite fairytale characters are having a BAD DAY! But with the help of a cheeful Mother Goose, discover how they learn to make the best of life's ups and downs. When the world gives you sunshine, don't live in the shade. When the world gives you lemons...make lemonade! We have speaking parts or team parts, something for everyone. Cost: $165 One Week (Subtract $15 if registering by May 15th) Through Friday, Aug 2.

Summer Music Together Sampler (Wed, May 22)

pakmusic@earthlink.net — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:16:20 GMT

9:30 AM-10:15 AM, Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester, 203 Pakachoag Street, Auburn, MA Registration begins on April 1st for a four week sampling of Pakachoag's popular school year Music Together program, appropriate for ages birth-4. Music Together is program where families share songs, instrument play, rhythm chants, and movement activities in a relaxed, playful, non-performance-oriented setting. Through this program, children learn music through developmentally appropriate activities that support and respect the unique learning styles of very young children. Summer session begins the week of July 9, 2013 and runs through mid-August. Sponsored by: Unibank. Cost: $50 (4wks)/ $60 (5 wks). Siblings: Subtract $15 ($35/$35) Wednesdays, Thursdays, through Aug 8.

Independent Explorations In Clay (Wed, May 22)

wcc@worcestercraftcenter.org — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:32:36 GMT

10:00 AM-1:00 PM, Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road, Worcester, MA Chart your own course with an independent study class that offers you the opportunity to pursue your own ideas in throwing, handbuilding, sculpting, glazing and decorating, while working at a tempo that reflects your creative style and needs. In this self-directed class setting, you'll work with high-fire clays, slips, and glazes while sharpening your creative thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills through one-on-one direction, instructor demonstration, and group discussion. Chose your way of working, set the pace, and be inspired. This class is best suited for intermediate to advanced level wheel-throwers and/or handbuilders who have taken at least two beginning clay classes at WCC within the last two years. Cost: $389 Wednesdays, through Jun 19.

The Fruits of Chance & Necessity (Wed, May 22)

prosenbl@holycross.edu — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:45:28 GMT

10:00 AM-5:00 PM, College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, 1 College Street, Worcester, MA Gallery hours: M-F 10 am - 5 pm; Saturdays 2 - 5 pm, the Gallery will be closed on Saturday, May 18th. The Cantor Art Gallery will host the annual exhibition of artwork by graduating seniors who have participated in the Senior Concentration Seminar. Student artists participating in the exhibition The Fruits of Chance & Necessity, include Jack Butler, Dioni Cruz, Vivian Daly, Janelle DiMartino, Danielle Dimond, Chelesea Jenkins, Julia Keough, Annie Le, Kerry Simon, Alexander Vera, and Katherine Wallace. Visual arts faculty members Susan Schmidt, professor, and David Gyscek, assistant professor, guided students throughout the academic year in developing their art practice and creating a concise body of artwork reflecting the individuals viewpoint and distinct aesthetic voice. Cost: No cost, open to the public Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through May 24.

Preschool & Toddler Wednesdays (Wed, May 22)

info@ecotarium.org — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:55:59 GMT

10:30 AM-11:00 AM, EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA Join us every week for our special preschool and toddler program. Enjoy a story, meet a live animal, and get creative with a supervised craft activity -- all geared especially for little ones aged 3 and under. These preschool and toddler programs are very popular and space is limited. So, while they are free with admission, tickets are issued at the Ticket & Information Desk on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that these programs are designed for families. Cost: $14 adults, $8 children ages 2-18, $10 seniors and students with ID; free for members Wednesdays, through Dec 18.

Matryoshka: The Russian Nesting Doll (Wed, May 22)

info@museumofrussianicons.org — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:44:29 GMT

11:00 AM-3:00 PM, Museum of Russian Icons, West Gallery, 203 Union St., Clinton, MA The Museum of Russian Icons is pleased to announce the new exhibition Matryoshka: The Russian Nesting Doll, featuring 83 Matryoshka sets of lavishly painted wooden nesting dolls of decreasing size placed one inside the other. Whether depicting ancient legends, religious themes, or political caricatures, Matryoshkas can reveal a subtle narrative as one bell-shaped doll opens to reveal the next one insideabout the history of Russia. The first Russian nested doll set was carved in 1890 by Vasily Zvyozdochkin from a design by Sergey Malyutin, a folk crafts painter in the Abramtsevo estate of the Russian industrialist and art patron Savva Mamontov. The dolls in the exhibition were selected from a private San Francisco collection of wooden dolls, one of the largest collections of its kind in the United States. They provide a visually rich source of learning for adults and children. The dolls were produced over several decades and include pre-WWII dolls as well as dolls from various regional centers of Matryoshka production during the Soviet and post-Soviet periods. The exhibition also features unique Matryoshka dolls painted by recognized masters of Matryoshka painting. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, The Museum of Russian Art was founded in 2002 through a gift from Honorary Consul to the Russian Federation, Raymond Johnson. The Museum is a member supported nonprofit that preserves and displays historically signicant examples of Russian art and artifacts. It is only museum in No. America dedicated to the preservation and presentation of the works of Russias most esteemed artists. Sponsored by: The Museum of Russian Art, Minneapolis, MN. Cost: Adults $7; Seniors (59 +), $5; Students, $2; Children 3-17, $2; Members + Children <3, FREE Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jul 20.

Series of One Icon exhibitions (Wed, May 22)

lauragarrity@museumofrussianicons.org — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:44:40 GMT

11:00 AM-3:00 PM, Museum of Russian Icons, Varies, ask at reception desk, 203 Union St., Clinton, MA The Museum announces a series of One Icon exhibitions for the coming year through August 20, 2013, featuring a series of icons that commemorate and/or depict specific feast days or religious celebrations on both the Gregorian (Western) and Julian (a reform of the Roman calendar introduced by Julius Caesar in 46 BC) calendars. Each exhibition will last about two weeks to accommodate both calendar dates. A feast day (or festival day) is the date a saint, a holy event, or a holy object is honored and memorialized in the liturgical life of the Orthodox Church. Cost: Free to Members or with Museum Admission. Through Tuesday, Aug 20.

Enameling (Wed, May 22)

wcc@worcestercraftcenter.org — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:27:36 GMT

1:00 PM-4:00 PM, Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road, Worcester, MA Enameling is an ancient process in which vitreous glass (enamel) is fused and bonded onto metal by the application of heat through kiln firing. The Craft Center is one of the few centers teaching this craft today! The types of metals preferred for enameling are copper, steel for large-scale work, and fine gold or silver for precious jewelry. Traditional techniques including cloisonné, champlevé, limoges, bassé taille and grisaille are taught in this course, as well as more contemporary and experimental techniques suitable for large scale works. Cost of enamels and metal not included. Cost: $214 Wednesdays, through Jun 19.

Flameworking: Ignite and Inspire (Wed, May 22)

wcc@worcestercraftcenter.org — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:08:13 GMT

1:00 PM-4:00 PM, New Street Glass Studio, 35B New Street, Worcester, MA Flameworking uses heat and gravity to shape glass rods and tubes in the flame of a torch. Students will learn various sculpting and glassblowing techniques using borosilicate glass. Beginners can sculpt pendants, flowers, marbles and human figures. Building on individuals' experience, projects can advance to include glassblowing with tubing to make hollow forms such as ornaments or small vessels. This class is for you to join together with students of all levels, be inspired and see what is possible through torch work. Demonstration, personal instruction and hours of hands-on torch time will be offered at your own pace. Students are encouraged to come with ideas in mind or problems to solve. No experience necessary, all are welcome. Wear closed-toe shoes and natural fibers. All glass classes take place at The Worcester Center for Crafts' New Street Glass Studio, 35 New Street, Worcester, MA 01605 Cost: $240 Wednesdays, through Jun 19.

Enameling (Wed, May 22)

wcc@worcestercraftcenter.org — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:29:18 GMT

6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road, Worcester, MA Enameling is an ancient process in which vitreous glass (enamel) is fused and bonded onto metal by the application of heat through kiln firing. The Craft Center is one of the few centers teaching this craft today! The types of metals preferred for enameling are copper, steel for large-scale work, and fine gold or silver for precious jewelry. Traditional techniques including cloisonné, champlevé, limoges, bassé taille and grisaille are taught in this course, as well as more contemporary and experimental techniques suitable for large scale works. Cost of enamels and metal not included. Cost: $214 Wednesdays, through Jun 19.

Jewelry I - Introduction to Metals (Wed, May 22)

wcc@worcestercraftcenter.org — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:08:52 GMT

6:30 PM-9:30 PM, Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road, Worcester, MA In the first half of this six week class, you will explore the basic fundamentals of working with metal to make jewelry. Learn basic techniques such as sawing, filing, roll printing, finishing and cold connecting (connecting metal without the use of heat). The second half of the class will introduce you to new techniques, such as soldering, bezel setting, metal forming and construction. In addition to reference samples students will begin to develop skills and personal creativity through instructor-guided projects that focus on design and execution. Each student will be encouraged to complete two to three finely crafted pieces while becoming more proficient with the materials, tools, studio equipment and safety practices. This class is also a great class for previous entry level students who'd like additional instruction and support. *Materials Fee not included in tuition. Expect to pay around $40.00 per student for materials fee first day of class* Cost: $214 Wednesdays, through Jun 19.

Live Music with Matt Robert (Wed, May 22)

josh@nucafe.com — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:10:48 GMT

6:30 PM-8:30 PM, Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St, Worcester, MA Matt Roberts solo Wednesday night shows present a loose, rambling trip through the songbook hes developed over thirty years of performing. The Worcester-based guitarist plays a blend of rootsy originals and interpretations of ancient folk, blues, and jazz, as well as current roots and rock tunes. Incorporating a wide range of guitar styles, including open tunings and slide, as well as mandolin and harmonica, Matt ties a thread between all types of seemingly disparate musical genres all with a sound of his own. All donations to the Worcester County Food Bank. www.facebook.com/mattrobertmusic Wednesdays, through Feb 25.

Woo Town Wednesdays. FREE show with KILLINEY WOODS (Wed, May 22)

egodin@aol.com — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:39:02 GMT

8:30 PM-2:00 AM, Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green Street, Worcester, MA jamming for years has really brought together the band, Isaac Morin a very talented musician from Millville Massachusetts that has been improving his skills since the fifth grade in various different bands through out the years until this point, when he got back together to release his new album which he is currently working on right now for an eventual release this fall/winter. dead space the first single can already be heard on iTunes and spotify and many more places where good music can be found. Killiney woods is a jam band at heart with songs that can span anywhere from three to fifteen minutes long with long improvised pieces of music. Killiney woods is a ride you don't want to ever miss cause it will keep you on your toes the entire time, it will mystify and mesmerize and keep you coming back for the transcending miracle that is the spiritually and oneness with the music saac Morin-lead guitar/slide guitar/rhythm guitar/acoustic guitar/bass/organ/piano/vocals Ryan Jandrow (red) /drums/percussion/vocals/organ/piano/bass Anthony Pellerin-organ/piano/acoustic guitar/vocals John Thomas Ryan(JT)-percussion/harmonica/cow bell/random instruments/vocals Jebediah- visuals/lighting/captain improv David Shaw-drums/percussion/comic relief Cost: FREE to get in!!!