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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.

DON’T MISS: Central MA Lyme Foundation’s Kickoff Fundraiser at the Wine Vine

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

The Central Mass Lyme Foundation, a new nonprofit based in Worcester, will hold their first kick-off fundraising event on Sunday, April 6th from 1 PM to 3...

African Community Education to Host 7th Annual Spring Festival

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

African Community Education (ACE) will host its 7th Annual Spring Festival on Saturday, April 12th at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Worcester.

slides: 10 Great Pets in Need of Loving Homes—April 1

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: Are You Too Busy To Get Organized?

Kristin MacRae, GoLocalWorcester Organizing Expert

At least once a week, I will hear somebody say, “I’m too busy to get organized. Are you crazy? I can&rsquo...

Dear John: Expressing Anger Through Sex. Or No Sex, Actually.

John Simpson, GoLocalWorcester Advice Columnist

What’s your problem? Write to John at [email protected].

Whitinsville Christian School to Hold Annual Auction April 12

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

Whitinsville Christian School will hold its annual auction on Saturday, April 12, in the Krull Memorial Auditorium on campus. Over 250 attendees are expected to view and...

College Admissions: Ivy League Remains Elusive for Class of 2018

Cristiana Quinn, GoLocalWorcester College Admissions Expert

On Thursday, the Ivy League released regular decision notifications for the Class of 2018, providing some students with the thrill of a lifetime and dashing the...

slides: 7 Fun Family Activities in Central MA

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

Hey parents! Are you looking for ways to keep your kids entertained? From free story-time events at local libraries to traveling events coming to Boston...

slides: 8 Great Inventions That Come from Worcester

Susan Wagner, GoLocalWorcester Contributor

Inventive mechanics and forward thinking entrepreneurs laid a strong framework for a diverse and driven industrial economy beginning in the 1800's. Here are some of...

QCC’s 50 Guardians, Alumni Making a Difference: Tammy Murray

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: No Medals for Almost Winning

Matt Espeut, GoLocalWorcester Health + Lifestyle Contributor

“Getting to the gym is half the battle.” “Lacing up your sneakers is the toughest part.” “At least I am...

slides: In Worcester This Weekend: March 29-30

Jenny Pacillo, GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Contributor

This is a huge weekend for the Worcester Art Museum, and I’m just as excited as anybody to check out the Knights! exhibit...

Worcester Pride Announces 2014 Theme: Just As I Am

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

Worcester will celebrate the 240th anniversary of the “Worcester Revolt" on September 6th.

slides: Getting Out: 10 Great Activities for $20 or Less

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

More than often our excuse for staying inside all day is that going out with friends or trying something new is too expensive. Although this...

Catch the NCAA Division I Hockey Northeast Game 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...

MA-Filmed ‘Real Love’ to Premiere at Stadium Theatre April 17

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

Quixotic United Productions has announced it will premiere its first feature film, the Massachusetts-shot Real Love, on Thursday, April 17 at the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket....

DON’T MISS: The First Annual Worcester County Dance Festival

GoLocalProv Lifestyle Team

Ballet Arts Worcester is celebrating all things dance with its first annual Worcester County Dance Festival to be held April 12th. The event will feature...

Newport Manners & Etiquette: Muddling through College Acceptances

Didi Lorillard, GoLocalWorcester Manners + Etiquette Expert

Anxious parents accepting the college outcomes, how to wear high-tech fitness bracelets without looking geeky, the retirement talk, and how do we get the borrowed...