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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: WooTube on Charter TV3 - Promoting Local Entertainment

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

If you know anything about the New England music scene, you know the name Dale LePage.

Culture in Central MA: Maria Muldaur at Mechanics Hall

Susan Wagner, GoLocalWorcester Contributor

One of the first female rock stars, the incomparable Maria Muldaur began her recording career over fifty years ago...exploring the roots of American music....

Future of the T&G: 14 To Watch in Central Mass in 2014

GoLocalWorcester Editors

What will become of the Telegram and Gazette will no doubt be closely watched in 2014. GoLocal's Dean Starkman wrote in November of the scenario, ...

John Giangregorio: 14 To Watch in Central Mass in 2014

GoLocalWorcester Editors

The quintessential power player in Worcester has been a tireless advocate for the Commonwealth's tourism and visitor industry – with clear focus on developing...

Be Like Brit: 14 To Watch in Central Mass in 2014

GoLocalWorcester Editors

The legacy of Britney Gengel, who perished in the 2010 Haiti earthquake while on a service trip with Lynn University, continues to move forward through the...

Joseph Corazzini: 14 To Watch in Central Mass in 2014

GoLocalWorcester Editors

He might have gotten the nod earlier this year for his cool factor, but Corazzini on the list of people to watch in 2014 because of...

Victoria Waterman: 14 To Watch in Central Mass in 2014

GoLocalWorcester Editors

Waterman, the CEO of Girls, Inc., didn't always know she'd end up in the role of spearheading the 97-year-old organization in Worcester that...

Central Rock Gym: 14 To Watch in Central Mass in 2014

GoLocalWorcester Editors

Could 2014 be the year you start climbing to the top? If you haven't already been to a Central Rock Gym, watch out, because you...

Lynette Paczkowski: 14 To Watch in Central Mass in 2014

GoLocalWorcester Editors

Trial attorney Paczkowski is as busy out of the courtroom as she is in – sitting on the Community Legal Aid Access to Justice Campaign...

Getting Out: New England’s Best Snow Tubing Spots

Michelle Johnstone, GoLocalWorcester Contributor

For many people, the cold winter months bring the joy of winter sports. Snowboarding, skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice skating...you get the picture. ...

Catch Sister Act 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...

Newport Manners & Etiquette: Regifted Damaged Goods Etiquette

Didi Lorillard, GoLocalWorcester Manners + Etiquette Expert

Starting off the New Year when your 15-year-old is pregnant, and your gift is a damaged regift. New Year's Eve wedding etiquette dress code,...

Organize + Energize: Get It Together In 2014

Kristin MacRae, GoLocalWorcester Organizing Expert

It won’t be long before the new year! Take some time to reflect on the past year. What changes do you want to...

Moms Can-Do’s: Meditation for Kids + More

Michelle Johnstone, GoLocalWorcester Contributor

Hey New England moms! Can you believe that today is the last day of 2013? We can’t either! Today marks the end of another...

DON’T MISS: Flora in Winter at Worcester Art Museum

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

Flora in Winter, Worcester Art Museum’s annual four-day fundraiser, will take place from Thursday, January 23 through Sunday, January 26, 2014. This floral design event features...

Leading in Central MA: Marcela Uribe-Jennings, Asst. Dean at WSU

Susan Wagner, GoLocalWorcester Contributor

Marcela Uribe-Jennings is the Assistant Dean/Director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs at Worcester State University (WSU). The office has been in existence for 30...