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Public Tours of the American Antiquarian Society
Wednesdays, 1/27/2010 - 12/26/2012 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
American Antiquarian Society, 185 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA - Free
Behind the scenes tour of this national research library of American history and culture including 25 miles of shelving, an eighteenth century printing press, a collection of Staffordshire pottery and more.
For more information, e-mail library@mwa.org or call 508-755-5221.

Asa Waters Mansion Guided Tours
Wednesdays, 8/18/2010 - 11/28/2012 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
Asa Waters Mansion, 123 Elm Street, Millbury, MA - $5.00
Tour this recently restored c.1826 Mansion. Home of famous American gun-smith Asa Waters, II, this estate is open to the public mid-week for guided tours. Arrangements for tours must be made in advance by calling 508-865-0855 The Asa Waters Mansion is registered on the National and State Registers of Historic Places
Sponsored by: Friends of the Asa Waters Mansion
For more information, e-mail watersmansion@aol.com or call 508-865-0855.

February 2012

Zip Tour: Cecelia Beaux's portrait "Mrs. Merriman"
Saturday, 2/4/2012 12:00 PM-12:30 PM
Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA - Free with Musuem Admission
Zip Tours take place at 12 noon, last 20 minutes, and focus on one work of art or artist. Learn more about the portrait of Mrs. Merriman that hangs in the WAM collection, and the fascinating artist who painted her: Cecelia Beaux. Led by Jane Maguire.
For more information, e-mail information@worcesterart.org.

Black History Month Celebration
Sunday, 2/5/2012 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Worcester Art Museum, Conference Room/ Higgins Education Wing, 55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA - Free
To commemorate the achievements of African Americans, the Museum hosts a special reception in celebration of Black History Month. There will be a viewing of artworks created by Worcester youth participating in the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Keeping the Dream Alive Essay Contest, on display February 1-February 24. Students in grades 4-6 will have creatively answered the question: "After reading about Dr. King's non-violent approach to avoiding and ending conflict, how would you resolve physical and verbal fights in the world, at school, in your neighborhood, or at home?"
For more information, e-mail information@worcesterart.org.

The Vagina Monologues: Worcester
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2/16/2012 - 2/18/2012 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Nick's Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury Street, Worcester, MA - $10
Come see the show you've always heard about and help give back to the community (all proceeds are donated to charity--Girls,Inc. of Wstr).


Tickets can be purchased at Nick's (124 Millbury st. @ Kelly Square) or reserved by email. Call ahead to reserve a table for dinner or drinks (508-753-4030). Only 50 seats per show so get your tickets early!!

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For more information, e-mail vdayworc2011@gmail.com.

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