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Thursdays, 7/8/2010 - 8/12/2010

Elm Park Concert 2010 Series
Elm Park, Highland Street and Park Avenue, Worcester, MA
JULY 8th RIC PORTER & THE SONS OF THE SOIL
JULY 15th THE RED RIDERS
JULY 22nd BEATLES FOR SALE
JULY 29th WORCESTER JAZZ ORCHESTRA

All concerts begin at 6:30 p.m.
AUGUST 5th DENNIS BRENNAN plus "ART In The PARK" Opening with the Worcester Cultural Commission
AUGUST 12th VALVATROSS

Sponsored by Park Spirit of Worcester With Generous support By Becker College, Elm Park Hot Dogs, The Benjamin Insurance Agency, South High Community Service Learning, WCRN 830 AM and the Telegram & Gazette
Sponsored by: Park Spirit of Worcester, INC
For more information, e-mail info@parkspirit.org.

Thursdays, 7/8/2010 - 8/26/2010

Horse And Wagon Blackstone Canal Tours
5:00 PM-8:00 PM Union Station Parking Garage, 225 Franklin Street, Worcester, MA - FREE
The Blackstone Canal Tour is on a horse and wagon down Water street and all throughout the Canal district. Come and enjoy a day on a horse and wagon while listening to the interesting and captivating history of the Blackstone canal district and learn about all the business in the area. Come listen to students from South High school give an exciting tour while impersonating famous Worcester historical characters. We are so excited to combine a historic lesson with a fun and enjoyable sight seeing outing on nice evenings.

Tour guides: Iris Sanxhaku and Rubby Wuabu former South High school graduates and now students of the College of the Holy Cross and Simmons college, other tour guides include current south high students.
Sponsored by: Blackstone Canal Alliance
For more information, e-mail Idsanx12@holycross.edu.

Thursdays, 7/8/2010 - 8/27/2010

Canal District Wagon Tours
5:00 PM-7:00 PM, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM behind Union Station at Franklin and Harding Streets, 90 Harding at Franklin Streets, Worcester, MA - Free
Every Thursday evening during July and August interpreters and period characters will bring back to life the history of Worcester's Canal District. Learn of the many historic businesses and buildings that contributed to the growth of Worcester from farm town to City and it's institutions. Travel the route of the Blackstone Canal, close your eyes and imagine....
Sponsored by: Canal District Alliance, Inc., John H. Chaffee National Heritage Corrider, Canal District Business Assoc., CultureLeap
For more information, e-mail GianJohn@Charter.net or call 508-754-3516.

Fridays, 7/9/2010 - 8/27/2010

Out To Lunch: Summer Concert Series
11:00 AM-2:00 PM Worcester City Hall Common, Front St, Worcester, MA - Free
Back by popular demand - the Out to Lunch Summer Concert Series will return for summer 2010! Every Friday July 9th - August 27th Worcester Common 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. This season's series will include expanded food offerings as well as artisans & crafters, and a farmers' market. The line up of live performances is as follows:

July 9 Blackstone Mountain Daredevils- 70's AM Gold
The Greenstreet Mountain Daredevils are a Worcester band that plays all the one-hit wonders, guilty pleasures, and solid gold dance hits of the seventies.

July 16 Curubande with Salsa Storm- Salsa
Manolo Mairena is a New England based vocalist and percussionist who originally hails from Costa Rica. He and his group Curubande bring a fresh energy with new compositions written by Manolo, and will present a performance that will move the audience to dance. His music includes Latin rhythms from a Son Montuno, Bolero, and Salsa with the influence of contemporary Cuban music which brings to the dance floor all the swing you need.
Website: (Salsa Storm) http://www.salsastorm.com/

July 23 Little Red and the Riders- Hip Swing Band
The Red Riders have been playing jump blues and swing music since January 1999.Vintage sounds of the 40's and 50's classics come to life with their renditions of hot energetic swing and smooth R&B ballads. The band consists of Tyra Penn vocalist, Dan Hunt guitarist, Ririka Masuda saxophonist, Gail Hunt bassist, Hiro Tokushige on trumpet, Neal McNanna on baritone sax, and Rick Petrilli on drums Joe Zupan on percussion and Kevin Aucoin on saxophone in Ririka's absence

Website: http://musiclyne.com/

July 30 Johnny Dollar Experiment-New Jazz
In the beginning, Johnny "Dollar" Murzycki teamed up with some of Worcester Mass's most notable professional musicians to deliver a feel good experience, an experience that only the hip and creative sounds of the sixties can conjure up. The Band is
Johnny Dollar Murzycki on drums, Maura DePasquale on keyboard, Joe D Angelo on guitar, and Vic Helenic, bass.

Website: http://johnnydollarexperiment.com/

August 6 Kalifa and Koliba-Afro Pop
Koliba blends the traditional music of West Africa with the contemporary sounds of America. Bringing together musicians from Africa and America, this Afro-pop band presents a unique blend of traditional and modern styles including West African Rhythms, Hi Life, Reggae, Ska, Zuke and more. Audiences don't just attend performances of Koliba, they experience Koliba.

Bandleader Mohamed Kalifa Kamara is a Professor at Berkley College of Music in Boston and has traveled the world playing Traditional West African and Afro-Pop music. Kalifa takes the audience on a journey from ancient Africa to modern, urban America with a sound and beat that brings the audience to their feet dancing and singing along.

Website: http://myspace.com/Koliba


August 13 AfterBurner-US Air Force Band of Liberty's Rock
Afterburner is the United States Air Force Band of Liberty's high energy rock band. This six member group brings an explosive blend of classic rock, pop, and R&B to their dynamic stage shows. The members of this versatile group are all active duty military and are based out of Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts. They have appeared on national TV, headlined major festivals, and opened for artists such as Charlie Daniels, The Commodores, The Subdudes, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Gretchen Wilson. The group also performs countless concerts each year throughout New England, New York and New Jersey, as well as performing overseas for deployed armed forces.

Website: http://www.bandofliberty.af.mil


August 20 Hat On, Drinking Wine-Roots Rock
The sound is American roots, with traces of blues, folk, reggae, and traditional Irish music. You can hear your favorite HODW originals as well as an eclectic list of covers from artists like Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Wilco, the Decemberists, the Pogues, and many more. The bands lineup consists of Jarrett Conner on drums; Jared Forgues on bass and mandolin; Jim Lang on piano, accordion, and tin whistle; Matt Robert on electric and acoustic guitar, harmonica, and vocals; and Ed Whalen on acoustic guitar and vocals.

Website: www.hatondrinkingwine.com

August 27 Jason James-Rock N' Roll
Jason James and the Bay State House Rockers play Rockabilly and are the winners of the Worcester Telegram's 2007 category for Best Rockabilly/Surf band. Jason can really rip up a blues tune! He always has a vintage guitar and is a great guitar player and entertainer This is one interesting person and his band is a must see! Lots of action, great tunes, very soulful: one hard working band bringing great music to enthusiastic audiences all over New England.

http://www.myspace.com/jasonjamesandthebaystatehouserockers


*Artists, crafters and farmers interested in participating are encouraged to apply by completing the application at www.outtolunchworcester.org




Sponsored by: Out to Lunch presenting sponsors include the City of Worcester, Worcester Cultural Coalition, Charter Business and Charter Communications; with additional support from the Mayo Group, Worcester Arts Council, Baystate Bank, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, UNUM, Worcester Telegram and Gazette, Davis Publications, Worcester Publishing Ltd., WCRN 830, Immedia Productions, The Hanover Theatre, and the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce.
For more information, e-mail HallV@worcesterma.gov or call 508-799-1400x252.

Out to Lunch - Concerts on the Common
12:00 PM-1:30 PM Worcester City Hall Common, Front St, Worcester, MA - Free. Swipe your WOO card at the Worcester Cultural Coalition table for WOO points!
2nd Annual Summer Concert Series! Take a break from your work day and head OUT TO LUNCH on historic Worcester Common. Enjoy live music, grab a bite to eat, browse & buy the wares of area artisans and shop from area farmers in a mini-farmers market.
Sponsored by: This program is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Cultural Commission, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Additional sponsors include: the Worcester Cultural Coalition
For more information, e-mail culture@ci.worcester.ma.us.

August 2010

Thursday, 8/5/2010

Art in the Park 2010 - Opening
6:00 PM-9:00 PM Elm Park, Highland Street and Park Avenue, Worcester, MA - Free and Open to the Public
Save the Date for the opening of the 3rd Annual Art in the Park sculpture exhibit in Worcester's historic Elm Park!
Sponsored by: Worcester Cultural Commission, Massachusetts Cultural Council
For more information, e-mail culture@worcestermass.org.

Thursday, 8/26/2010

Grant Writing Workshop & Artist Social
6:30 PM-8:30 PM Hibernian Cultural Center - Worcester, 19 Temple St, Worcester, MA - Free and Open to the Public
Meet with members of the Worcester Arts Council to discuss ways to improve/enhance your application for the next grant funding cycle (applications available August 1st, deadline of October 15th). Learn how to best dot your i's and cross your t's, to ensure your application warrants serious consideration. Meet and mingle with fellow potential applicants and community artists. Tasty bites and libations will be available for purchase in the Centre's restaurant and pub.
Sponsored by: Worcester Arts Council (formerly the Worcester Cultural Commission)
For more information, e-mail culture@worcestermass.org.

September 2010

Wednesdays, Saturdays, 9/15/2010 - 9/18/2010

September Tour of the Month: The Monumental Women of WAM
Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA - Free with Museum admission. 17 and under always free.
There are many women of importance and power portrayed throughout the Worcester Art Museum collection; meet a few on this lively tour with docent Jan Parise.
For more information, e-mail information@worcesterart.org.

Tuesday, 9/21/2010

Victorian Tea ~ Victorian Customs
6:00 PM-8:00 PM Asa Waters Mansion, 123 Elm Street, Millbury, MA - $20.00
Travel back to the genteel and refined Victorian era by attending our very special Victorian Tea. The evening not only includes a proper tea, but also offers many educational elements about tea etiquette and Victorian customs --calling cards, protocol, and language of flowers This is an event which promises to entertain and educate. Flowers from the estate's gardens grace the rooms of the Mansion this time of year. Limited seating, by reservation only. Admission is $20.00 all inclusive (tea, coffee, tea sandwiches, fresh fruits, and dainty desserts, all presented from silver service). For reservations contact the Mansion at 508-865-0855.

For more information, e-mail watersmansion@aol.com.

October 2010

Tuesday, 10/12/2010

Betsy Ross: The Life behind the Legend by Marla R. Miller
7:30 PM-9:00 PM American Antiquarian Society, 185 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA - Free
Legend has it that Betsy Ross created the first American flag. The truth is far less certain and far more interesting. In this program Marla Miller, author of the recently published Betsy Ross and the Making of America, describes how she came to research and write the first scholarly biography of Ross. The story she uncovers is a richly textured study of Rosss long and remarkable life, which included three marriages, seven children, and a successful career as a seamstress and upholsterer. The book also examines the world of Philadelphia artisans and provides new insights into the world of middle-class crafts people, women, and work during the tumultuous years of our nations founding.

Marla R. Miller is an associate professor of history at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and is director of the public history program there. She has won the Organization of American Historians' Lerner-Scott Prize for the Best Dissertation in Women's History and the Walter Muir Whitehill Prize in Colonial History. Her first book, The Needles Eye: Women and Work in the Age of Revolution (2006), won the Costume Society of Americas Millia Davenport Publication Award for the best book in the field for that year.


Sponsored by: American Antiquarian Society
For more information, e-mail library@mwa.org or call 508-755-5221.

Thursday, 10/21/2010

Reflections on A Midwifes Tale By Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
7:30 PM-9:00 PM American Antiquarian Society, 185 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA - Free
The book A Midwife's Tale: The Life of Martha Ballard Based on Her Diary, 17851812 quickly became a model of social history when it was published in 1990. The book examines the life of one Maine midwife and provides a vivid examination of ordinary life in the early American republic, including the role of women in the household and local market economy, the nature of marriage, sexual relations, family life, aspects of medical practice, and the prevalence of crime and violence. The book won many awards including the Pulitzer Prize for History and the Bancroft Prize. A Midwifes Tale was also developed into a film of the same name which aired on The American Experience television program. In this lecture Professor Ulrich reflects upon some of the scholarly, popular, and political responses to the book and considers its impact on her own more recent work.

Laurel Thatcher Ulrich is 300th Anniversary University Professor at Harvard University, where she teaches in the History Department. She is also the author of Good Wives: Image and Reality in the Lives of Women in Early New England, 16501750 (1982); The Age of Homespun: Objects and Stories in the Creation of an American Myth (2001); and Well-behaved Women Seldom Make History (2007).


Sponsored by: American Antiquarian Society
For more information, e-mail library@mwa.org or call 508-755-5221.

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