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Clark Alum Donates $6M to Support Arts and Music Initiatives

GoLocalWorcester News Team

Clark University has received a $6 million gift from the late Tina Sweeney. Ms. Sweeney’s gift, a bequest, is "dedicated to fostering broader music-education opportunities here at the University and to establishing music programs, through Clark, that inspire and bring music arts education to children in Worcester, said the University.

Newport Manners & Etiquette: Hatiquette + Wedding Invitations

Didi Lorillard, GoLocalWorcester Manners + Etiquette Expert

Easter isn't the only festive time for a lovely hat, weddings are the perfect occasion to flaunt a fabulous chapeaux. More wedding etiquette with...

DON’T MISS: QCC Theatre Club’s ‘Lend Me A Tenor’ April 16-19

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

The Quinsigamond Community College (QCC) Theatre Club will present the Ken Ludwig play, Lend Me A Tenor, from April 16th through 19th, 2014 at 7 PM

Alexanderia the Great to Perform Underwater Escape Act at Girls Inc

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

Alexanderia the Great will perform her Underwater Leap of Faith-- which she did most recently on America's Got Talent---at Girls Incorporated of Worcester on...

10 Great Pets in Need of Loving Homes—April 8

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

Calling all animal lovers! If you're on the lookout for a new pet for you or your family, look no further. Whether you want...

Organize + Energize: Can Getting Organized Help You Lose Weight?

Kristin MacRae, GoLocalWorcester Organizing Expert

Are you working on shedding some extra pounds? Did you know that being organized could help you lose weight? There are so many benefits to...

Girl Scouts to Host ‘Girls on Fire’ Interactive Empowerment Event

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts will host Girls On Fire, a day-long interactive empowerment event for girls in grades 6 to 8 on Thursday, April 24, 2014...

Dear John: Midlife Boredom: How Do I Get Excited About Life Again?

John Simpson, GoLocalWorcester Advice Columnist

Dear John, I know what I’m writing to you about is probably beyond the purview of a simple advice column, but I like...

Leading in Central MA: Tim Firment, Exec. Director, HFH MetroWest

Susan Wagner, GoLocalWorcester Contributor

Tim Firment brings 30 years of progressive management history to Habitat for Humanity. He has had extensive financial and operations experience for both for-profit and nonprofit...

QCC’s 50 Guardians, Alumni Making a Difference: Brenda Safford

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

To celebrate Quinsigamond Community College's 50th anniversary, the college is naming "50 Guardians": QCC alumni and friends who have made a difference within the QCC...

Fit For Life: How to Get a Tight Butt, Flat Belly + Great Legs

Matt Espeut, GoLocalWorcester Health + Lifestyle Contributor

“I want a tight butt.” “Flatten my belly.” “I want nice defined legs.” If you’re a personal...

Urban Gardener: Please Plant Peas

Leonard Moorehead, GoLocalWorcester Gardening Expert

Urban gardeners must utilize every square inch and few vegetables offer as much for so little as peas. Our connection with this legume disappears into...

slides: Great Hikes in Central Mass to Take with Man’s Best Friend

Susan Wagner, GoLocalWorcester Contributor

Humans aren’t the only ones that enjoy a good hike. Next time you plan on hitting the trails, make sure to bring the...

MUSIC: GNaRDS and Secret Lover at the Firehouse

Jenny Pacillo, GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Contributor

Usually when I get out of work, my first and only order of business is to get home for my nightly Law and Order SVU...

slides: Getting Out: New England’s 10 Best Bike Trails

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

Now that the weather is getting warmer (we hope) it’s time to enjoy all of those activities we had to avoid during those...

DON’T MISS: Worcester Walk to Defeat ALS, May 3rd at Foley Stadium

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

The Worcester Walk to Defeat ALS will be held on Saturday, May 3rd at Worcester's Commerce Bank Field at Foley Stadium.

Catch the Latino Film Festival With Your WOO Card

GoLocalWorcester Features Team

The weekend is fast approaching, and GoLocalWorcester brings you the best places to use your WOO Card around town for discounts and WOO Points. Help...

Working For Worcester to Renovate 20 Recreation Sites on April 12

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

More than 1,000 volunteers will work to renovate 20 community recreation sites in the second annual Working for Worcester on Saturday, April 12th.

12 Whitinsville Christian Students Qualify for Music Festival

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

Twelve members of the Whitinsville Christian Middle School Music Department have qualified for this year’s Central District Junior High Music Festival to be...

Newport Manners & Etiquette: Umbrella Dos and Don’ts + More

Didi Lorillard, GoLocalWorcester Manners + Etiquette Expert

Umbrella etiquette for April showers, what to wear when the dress code is "Party Chic," wedding etiquette, and who gets the money in the condolence...