Education

Clark University: Traina Center for the Arts

950 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610
Through Sunday, May 18 Senior Thesis Show

EcoTarium

222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604, 508-929-2700
Sun: 12:00 PM-5:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Set in an urban oasis of woodlands and wetlands, EcoTarium is a unique indoor-outdoor museum that allows adults and children to discover firsthand the wonders of the natural world. Three floors of interactive environmental science exhibits, wildlife habitats, extensive grounds, and planetarium explore the earth, sea and sky. Meet live animals, stroll interpretive trails, ride the train, or walk among the treetops 40 feet above ground. Admission: $10.00 adults, and $8.00 for children ages 3-16, college students with IDs and senior citizens. Children under 3 and EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs and other special programs. Seasonal outdoor café and Museum Store located on site. EcoTarium offers a year-round calendar of events and exhibits. Jazz at Sunset summer outdoor concert series, June-July. Parking is free.
Through Sunday, Nov 2 DinoTracks
Wednesdays, through Dec 31 Preschool Mornings
Through Friday, Feb 13 Cosmic Collisions - Spectacular New Planetarium Show
Saturday, May 31 EcoTarium Members' Overnight at the Museum
Saturday, Jun 7 - Sunday, Nov 30 The Zula Patrol: Mission Weather Exhibit

Joy of Music Program

1 Gorham Street, Worcester, MA 01605, 508-856-9541
The Joy of Music Program's mission is to foster community through accessible music education and performance. This non-profit community music school serves over 500 students a year in private instrumental lessons, music & movement classes, jazz ensembles, chamber music, children's and intergenerational choruses, creative and modern dance and Afro-caribbean drumming.
Friday, May 16 Faculty Recital: Piano Trio
Wednesday, May 28 JOMP's Spring Gala Concert at Mechanics Hall

Museum of Russian Icons

203 Union St., Clinton, MA 01510, 978-598-5000, 978-598-5001
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 11:00 AM-3:00 AM
The only Museum dedicated to Russian Icons in America. Over 330 magnificent Russian icons from the 15th century to the present. The Museum is in a fully renovated historic building right on Clinton's beautiful Central Park near many anenities including in-Town walking distance shoppping and many intetesting restaurants. The Museum has innovative Green technology. The Museum has regular public programs including children's events, music, concerts and other community activities as posted on www.museumofrussianicons.org. The Museum is fully ADA accessible, provides tours for groups, schools and organizations with advanced reservation 978 598 5000.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Mar 4 Daily tours at the Museum of Russian Icons
Saturday, May 10 Tea with Catherine the Great of Russia
Saturday, May 17 "Hot Topics: Music, Seduction, and Adultery in 19th-Century Russian Prose"
Saturday, May 24 Gold Leafed Box Workshop
Thursday, May 29 An Evening of Russian Music with Levon Hovsepian and Peter Krysa

Performing Arts School of Worcester

29 High Street, Worcester, MA 01608, 508-755-8246
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM, Sat: Closed
The Performing Art School of Worcester provides music, dance, and theatre arts instruction and lcoal, national, and international performances to children and adults from Central Massachusetts.

VSA arts of Massachusetts

2 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116, 617-350-7713, 617-350-6836 (TTY)
Very Special arts of Massachusetts creates opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in the cultural life of our communities through education and cultural access programs. VSAM's Education programs advocate the use of the arts from preschool through high school to support curricula and encourage the inclusion of students of all abilities and learning styles. Cultural access programs promote physical and programmatic access to museums, concert halls, historic sites, sports arenas, parks movie theatres, and other cultural venues.

Worcester Arts & Humanities Educational Collaborative

Worcester, MA 01609

Worcester Center for Crafts

25 Sagamore Road, Worcester, MA 01605, 508-753-8183
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Fri: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
The Worcester Center for Crafts is a unique destination providing the largest regional visual arts gallery, a gallery gift store, and studios for contemporary American craft education. The George and Anna Krikorian Gallery is over 2,200 square feet. It's mission is to exhibit prominent visual artists from around the United States, to educate and enrich the public about the nature crafts and craftmanship, and to encourage the use of hand made objects in daily life. The Center for Crafts also hosts a number of events each year including the Annual Festival of Crafts over Thanksgiving weekend and the Annual Pottery Invitational Show and Sale every April.
Through Monday, May 26 Pulp Function
Wednesday, Jun 4 - Thursday, Jun 5 Cultural Community Input Meeting

Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre

19 Temple St, Worcester, MA 01604, 508-792-3700
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 12:00 PM-1:00 AM
A beautiful hall that can accomdate up to 200 people for, weddings,parties, meetings, or any other event that you choose. We have plenty of well lit parking.
Mondays, through May 19 Dancing Lessons (Irish Ceili and Ballroom)
Through Sunday, Jan 1 Karaoke with Greg **Special Friday Night Appearance** at Fiddlers' Green Pub & Restaurant
Through Saturday, May 10 The Loves of Cass McGuire
Saturday, May 10 Live Music in the Pub: Terry Brennan **Special Saturday Appearance** at Fiddlers' Green Pub & Restaurant
Sunday, May 11 Irish Sessiun