Where will you WOO? Week of February 26th
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Thursday, February 26, 2015
GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team
Where will you WOO for the week of February 26th?
Friday, Feb 27th
Zentangle: Intro to Zendalas at The Clayground
65 James Street, Worcester
Double WOO Points!
Designed for those who have taken an Intro to Zentangle class, Intro to Zendalas introduces the method of tangling in the round using black ink on white disk tiles. We will explore different ways of working with known tangles to see how different the visual effects can be.
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Saturday, Feb 28th – Sunday, March 1st
Camelia Show at Tower Hill Botanic Garden
11 French Drive, Boylston
$2 off adult garden admission with WOO Card
The Massachusetts Camellia Society, the oldest flower society in the U.S., will present its 186th Annual Camellia Show at Tower Hill Botanic Garden. See hundreds of gorgeous flowers at the peak of their display—both on the Camellia trees themselves as part of Tower Hill's own collection in the Limonaia, and also in bowls of floating blossoms from private collections.
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Saturday, February 28th
Wild Kratts Live! at The Hanover Theatre
2 Southbridge Street, Worcester
10% off tickets with WOO Card
Animated Kratt Brothers, Martin and Chris, "come to real life" in a classically Wild Kratts story, Off To the Creature Rescue! The Emmy nominated Kratt Brothers activate some fan favorite creature power suits to confront a comic villain. Through hilarious pratfalls and amazing animal “wow facts” the Wild Kratts team rescues a helpless animal friend and returns her home.
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Sunday, March 1st
Worcester Chamber Music Society’s Annual Family Concert
Mechanics Hall, 321 Main Street, Worcester
Admission is FREE, swipe your WOO Card for WOO points
4th Annual Free Family Concert! This year’s tale, The Emperor’s New Clothes, will share the stories of the vain Emperor, who is tricked into wearing no clothes, and Katy the bulldozer, who makes it possible for the townspeople to do their jobs, all told through music, art and narration in this delightful concert sure to please all!
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Sunday, March 1st
Joy of Music Faculty Concert
1 Gorham Street, Worcester
Swipe your WOO Card for Double WOO points
JOMP Faculty members Stephan Barnicle, voice and recorders, with Maryanne Barnicle, piano will present a lively late afternoon concert.
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Baseball Season
Pitchers and Catchers have already reported for the Boston Red Sox, and opening day is just 6 weeks away. The Sox first game is vs. the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday, April 6, at 3:05 pm. The Fenway home opener is vs. the Washington Nationals on Monday, April 13, at 3:05 pm.
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March Madness
Get your brackets ready NCAA March Madness is right around the corner.
Kicking off with selection Sunday on March 15, the NCAA Tournament is not only the best time of year in college basketball, but the best time of year in all of sports.
Plus, with the potential to have multiple local teams in the tournament it will make for an exciting time in New England.
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Golf
For most New Englander golfers, the approach of winter means putting your golf clubs into storage and turning on the television to watch PGA tournaments. While the Masters will be aired from April 9-12, the upcoming approach of warmer weather will allow for the snow to melt, ground to unfreeze, and golfers to return to the courses.
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Boating
One ritual of the spring that many New Englanders are looking forward to is getting the boat back in the water. After the brutal winter we've had, boaters are chomping at the bit to get back on the water and enjoy our awesome waterfronts and bays.
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NHL Playoffs
For many New Englanders the approach of spring means the upcoming NHL playoffs as 16 teams battle it out to win the best trophy in all of sports, Lord Stanley's Cup.
The Boston Bruins are in a playoff spot but will look to build momentum for another cup run as the season winds down.
There is nothing as intense as the NHL playoffs.
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Spring Break
Spring Break! As March approaches many New England high school and college students look forward to their upcoming spring break trips. While not everyone gets to travel, this time of year is famous and more likely infamous for the amount of traveling and partying that is involved for many New England students.
photo credit restreguas/Flickr
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Fishing Season
Get your rods and reels ready because with the approach of warmer weather comes the return of fishing seasons. While some New England states allow for fishing year round, many New England states have opening days for trout fishing that begin in early April. Although there is still a plentiful amount of snow on the ground, fishing season is right around the corner.
photo credit: Grand River Conservation Authority/Flickr
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Gardening
Believe it or not, the sprouting of buds on trees and the emergence of flowers is coming up in New England’s near future. Although this winter has felt like one of New England’s wors, the melting of the snow will bring joy back for those who love to go into their backyards and begin to dig up the fresh soil to start their annual garden (it's under there somewhere). Even if you are not a gardening enthusiast, the air will lose its harsh cold sting and be replaced by the refreshing scent of floral life.
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Road Trip
Say goodbye to the black ice, the five foot snow drifts, and (hopefully) the potholes. As the ice melts and we reclaim our streets from the snow, we're looking forward to rolling down our windows and going for a cruise.
photo credit: Derek Lyons/Flickr
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Lower heating bills
As winter will come to a close New Englanders could look forward to spending less money on heating bills. Although the bitter cold is hitting New England hard, and also therefore hitting their wallets hard, this brutal cold streak will soon come to an end and we'll be able to turn down our thermostats save some cash.
photo credit: Images Money/Flickr
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Sun Dresses
Sun dresses. Sun Dresses. Sun Dresses. With the approach of spring, it means that sundresses are almost back! Sundresses are a fun way to show off how hard you've been working to keep the weight off all winter long.
photo credit: vintspiration/Flickr
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Travel
The upcoming spring season means travelling for many New Englanders. From March 6-8 the 12th annual Triple AAA Travel Marketplace will take place at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA. The show will feature many traveling options from driving vacations, to feature cruises, to tour packages. Discounts and travel discounts will be offered by many of the vendors.
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Flower and Garden Show
This year's Spring Flower and Garden Show at the Providence Convention Center takes place February 19-22, and has the theme "Garden Adventures." Plan out your garden, check out the amazing displays, and take in a demonstration or two. Plus, there's storytelling, puppet shows, and animal demonstrations for the kids.
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St. Patricks Day
With the large Irish population in New England, it's no wonder we're famous for our St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Parades take place in Newport on Saturday March 14, South Boston on Sunday, March 15, in Worcester on Sunday, March 8, and in Providence on March 21, so there's plently of opportunity to show off your "wearing of the green" all March long.
photo credit: Gioia De Antoniis/Flickr
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Easter Egg Hunts
Spring means Easter, and Easter means Easter egg hunts! In addition to your own Easter Sunday traditions, your family can also participate in the annual Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch at Rosecliff Mansion in Newport on April 4th. Reservations are required and are accepted only via telephone at 401-847-1000 ext. 140, so get your spots now!
photo credit lyle58/Flickr
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NBA Playoffs
For Boston Celtics fans, this is a crucial time as spring means the approach of the NBA finals. As of right now the Celtics are in the hunt for a playoff spot.
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Boston Calling Music Fest
Boston Calling, the first New England music festival of the season kicks off in downtown Boston on the weekend on May 22-24, and features Beck (maybe Kanye West will show up?), The Pixies, and Tenacious D, plus many, many more.
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Bicycling
Once the streets are clear of ice and snow and the temperatures rise, one of the most fun things to do in New England is to jump on a bike and go for a nice long ride. There are plenty of bike paths to explore at your leisure, and many cities like Providence, Boston, and Worcester are beginning to make city streets much more bike friendly.
photo credit: Mt. Hood Territory/Flickr
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Living History
Plimoth Plantation opens for another season on March 14. The 17th-Century English Village is a re-creation of the small farming and maritime community built by the Pilgrims along the shore of Plymouth Harbor. In the Village, the year is 1627, just seven years after the arrival of Mayflower. You can interact with the Pilgrims or just observe a day in the life of 1627.
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Boston Marathon
The 119th running of the Boston Marathon takes place on Patriots' Day, April 20. Catch the the annual Red Sox early Patriots Day game vs. Baltimore, then head down to Boylston St to cheer on the runnners. It's a Boston and New England tradition.
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