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Maki Park opens in downtown Gardner: What it offers - a one minute read
The Chair City's new pocket park is officially open to the public. Maki Park, so named because it is located on the site of the former Maki Building on Parker Street downtown, is a three-tiered space that can be used for outdoor dining and live music performances. The park also features game tables and...
More food for thought: Licenses OK'd for Kelly's Roast Beef, Semiramis Bakery and Bagel Time
WORCESTER — The License Commission cleared the way for Kelly’s Roast Beef to open a location on Gold Star Boulevard, greenlighting a common victualer license Thursday. Jim Rataj, the director of franchise operations for Kelly’s Roast Beef, pinned September 9 as a target open date in an interview after the meeting. ...
Spotted lanternfly infestation in Worcester
WORCESTER, Mass. - The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) said its taken a number of calls from Worcester residents regarding a destructive pest. Spotted lanternfly was first found in Worcester in September of 2022 and the department confirms a current infestation in the Grafton Hill neighborhood. During the spring and summer, the invasive insect has grey wings with black spots. The lanternfly feeds on plant sap and secretes a sticky sugar waste product called honeydew.
'It just breaks our hearts': Raptor Tales Rescue in Shrewsbury in 'desperate' need of new truck
SHREWSBURY, Mass. - Blue isn't your everyday owl. She's the educational ambassador for Raptor Tales Rescue in Shrewsbury. "Raptor Tales Rescue is a wildlife rescue, specializing in helping birds of prey," said the nonprofit's founder Jessica Zorge. Animal rescue has always been a passion for Zorge. In the four years...
YV Art Museum in Acton holds sculpture symposium
A three-week art symposium is underway at YV Art Museum on Quarry Road in Acton. This is the museum’s thirteenth annual “New Art Archaeology Symposium”, held this year August 4 to August 25. Participating artists David Adilman, Marin Murakoshi, Yin Peet and Dankha Zomaya are creating sculptures on a stone pile next to the YV studio and gallery. The stone pile now holds seventy-nine sculptures by 32 artists from 12 countries. At the completion of the symposium on August 25, the museum will hold an opening reception at 2 p.m. with an artists’ talk, to celebrate the accomplishment.
Reunited, and It Feels So Good! Runaway Massachusetts Goat Found, Back Home With Brother!
HARVARD, MA – A runaway goat is back home with his “sad and scared” brother at a Massachusetts sanctuary after running loose for two days, rescuers said. The Sowa Goat Sanctuary in Harvard said that as they were unloading goat brothers Caleb and Joey to get them settled into their new life at the sanctuary on Sunday, something “spooked” Caleb and he ran away, prompting a frantic search and the offer of a $5,000 reward.
The name above the title: Ruth Gordon stars at 1979 debut of namesake Westborough theater
Some 45 years ago this week, on Aug. 27, 1979, to be exact, Westborough got a taste of Hollywood royalty when Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning actress Ruth Gordon came to the opening of a new movie theater with her name on it. “I love attention,” the spunky, scene-stealing actress...
4th annual Wild Women of Westford at the Westford Museum next week
WESTFORD — The following release was submitted by the Westford Museum and Historical Society. Through history Westford women have been legendary and Westford Historical Society is sharing lives of legendary Westford women paired with wine and appetizers for an evening full of history, discovery and diversity. Join us for...
Things to do: Journeys in film, words and nature
Worcester artist and videographer Curtis Kariuki's journey has been long and winding. As a senior at Doherty Memorial High School in 2016, he put together a video full of drone shots of the city skyline that went viral online. After graduating, he and almost a dozen artist friends turned a school bus into an RV and drove across the country to aim for fame in Los Angeles, and they made big connections in the music industry, touring with artists such as Lil Yachty and Post Malone until the COVID-19 pandemic, and documenting every show. Throughout the ups and downs, Kariuki kept his camera rolling, capturing moments for a documentary he initially planned as a showcase of Worcester's young creatives. That documentary, "The Rare," will premiere Aug. 24 at the Worcester BrickBox Theater after a pop-up by designer raremxbb. In a promotional video, a voice can be heard saying, "This not no ordinary documentary. Seven years, bro? Everyone around here has been like, 'When is he dropping it?'" The answer is now. (MT)
Blue Light Bandits Play Live In The Pike Studio And Talk About Their Block Party Festival
Worcester’s own Blue Light Bandits make the perfect music to chill to. It’s a fresh beer, a warm breeze and and the smell of natures finest wafting through the air. Ethan and Dan visit Mike Hsu in the studio to talk about their Block party Festival at Off The Rails in Worcester Saturday(8/24) and play their song “Sarah” live in the studio!
Changing roles and changing audiences at The Hanover Theatre as shows set records
Change is in the air at The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts. Troy Siebels, president and chief executive officer, is readying to leave his position as leader of the nonprofit organization after 20 years, while staying on in a new title as main stage artistic director and vice president of programming.
'Big Smooth', film about Neil Fingleton, playing at Hyannis Film Festival
WORCESTER, Mass. — “Big Smooth”, the documentary about Neil Fingleton, the former Holy Name and Holy Cross basketball standout, is playing at the Hyannis Film Festival Saturday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m., at the Emerald Resort. Fingleton gained fame for his height at 7'7", his basketball skill...
Weekend To Do List: Caribbean parades, and dog-friendly market
BOSTON - There are just a few weeks of summer left, so be sure to soak up the nice weather this weekend in Massachusetts with a carnival, parade, or dog-friendly farmers market. Worcester Caribbean American Carnival & ParadeThe 11th annual Worcester Caribbean American Carnival kicks off Sunday! Carnival goers can enjoy cultural performances, beautiful costumes, and shopping from local vendors before the parade kicks off at 1:30 p.m. You certainly don't want to miss it at Institute Park in Worcester!When: Sunday, August 25. Festival 12-7 p.m. Parade 1:30 until 4 p.m.Where: Parade begins at Worcester City Hall. The Festival will be...
The Pike Breakdown Lane For August 23, 2024
Every Friday at 8:30 The Pike Morning Show plays the best of your voice messages left during the week on The Pike Breakdown Lane. This week: Mike gets a couple of wellness check messages for his dog, a listener lays it on thick for a request, God checks in about his breaking skills and a caller pays tribute to Phil Donahue. You can leave a message on The Pike Breakdown Lane 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 774-670-0231.
Stone Temple Pilots in Worcester, 1994: The Band at Their Full Power
I saw Stone Temple Pilots in Worcester on August 22, 1994. Three decades on, it still remains one of the best rock shows I’ve ever attended. STP has always been a tricky venture live. The quality of their performances during their heyday always hinged on where frontman Scott Weiland was in his cycle of substance abuse and sobriety. I can’t speak on where he was in August of ’94, but I can speak of the quality of this particular gig: it was top-notch.
Space Jam celebrates 2nd anniversary of 'funky, chill jam' at Electric Haze
On a Wednesday night at Electric Haze, there are a few things you can be sure you’ll see. A different combination of musicians will take the stage every half hour to improvise a groove they’ve never played before, maybe alongside someone they’ve never played with before. A...
125-year-old volumes of the Worcester Telegram find their way home
The Friends of the Malden Public Library presented the Friends of the Worcester Public Library an invaluable collection of 10 leather-bound volumes of the Worcester Telegram, dated from 1898-1900, on Monday morning. The President of the Friends of the Malden Public Library, Mary Ellen O’Meara, reached out to the Worcester...
Seven of New England's Top Comics Take the Stage to Support the Manny 267 Foundation
Seven comics will come together November 2, 2024, at the DCU Center in Worcester to raise money for the Manny 267 Foundation. The foundation is named in honor of Worcester Police Officer Emmanuel “Manny” Familia, who tragically died in 2021 while attempting to save a 14-year old boy from drowning. Hosted by comedian Harrison Stebbins, the night of comedy will feature nationally touring comedians who all call New England home including Emily Ruskowski, Orlando Baxter, Corey Rodrigues, Brian Glowacki, Rafi Gonzalez and Paul Nardizzi. Tickets for the 267 All-Star Comedy Night are on sale now at EventBrite.com.
All-Female Cast Announced For THE CRUCIBLE At Hanover Theatre
The Hanover Theatre Repertory has unveiled the dynamic creative team behind its take on Arthur Miller's The Crucible directed by Livy Scanlon. This fully realized production will play at the BrickBox Theater in the Jean McDonough Arts Center September 19 - October 6, 2024. Building on THT Rep's 2023 experimental...
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