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Where Will You WOO?  Week of July 13, 2017

Thursday, July 13, 2017

 

Where will you WOO during the week of July 13? 

 

Thursday, July 13

FREE Kids Admission in July

9:30 AM-5:00 PM

Old Sturbridge Village

1 Old Sturbridge Village Road

Sturbridge, MA 01566

Make the start of your summer truly historic with a day of family fun, and outdoor adventure at Old Sturbridge Village. Dont miss the sun or the savings this month only! Watch a blacksmith, shoemaker, potter, and tinner at work, meet the oxen, lambs, and two bull calves, take a horse-drawn ride around the countryside, tour the gardens, and so much more! See, hear, feel, smell, taste and experience early American history up-close and hands-on.

Visit Old Sturbridge Village in July and save BIG! Up to three kids FREE per accompanying paying adult throughout July 2017. The Village is open Wednesday-Sunday from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Cannot be combined with other discounts.

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Friday,  July 14

Worcester Shakespeare Festival 2017

8:00 PM-9:30 PM

Alternatives Unlimited, Inc. & Whitin Mill Complex
50 Douglas Rd.
Whitinsville, MA 01588

11th Anniversary Season proudly presents
Antony & Cleopatra in repertory with Coriolanus

Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 PM
Sundays at 2:00 PM | July 14- August 20

Antony & Cleopatra - After tracking down and defeating the men who killed Julius Caesar, Mark Antony is one of the three most powerful men in the world. Cleopatra is the most powerful woman in Egypt. There love is legendary, but can it survive the pressures of Rome or will their passion tear the empire apart?
Coriolanus A people devastated by hunger, an enemy at the gates, a popular politician with nothing but contempt for the people hes supposed to represent. Tensions erupt in this tale of power, pride, and bloody, bloody revenge.

Tickets and full performance calendar online at WorcesterShakespeareCompany.org or at the door.
Adults $20, Seniors/Students $15, Children under 12 free. In case of inclement weather, the performance moves indoors.

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Saturday, July 15

Art + Market with Dick's Market Garden

10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Worcester Art Museum
Salisbury Parking Lot
55 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609

Your produce needs are covered this summer with our perennial favorite, Dick's Market Garden. Starting this year in early June with strawberries, peas, greens, and early vegetables, the Market Garden then transitions to the cool weather flowers, apples, and gourds towards the fall. All of the items sold are locally grown (Lunenburg, MA). Enjoy the museum galleries before or after your market visit!

Market runs Saturdays, June 17, 2017 - October 21, 2017, and does not operate during anticipated lightning.

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Sunday, July 16

Bill Gaither and the Gaither Vocal Band, Better Together Tour

3:00 PM-5:00 PM

Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts
2 Southbridge St.
Worcester, MA 01608


A full evening of entertainment and meaningful music is a rare treat anytime, but when the occasion includes the best-loved voices in gospel music it’s a must-see celebration! If you attend just one musical event this year, Bill Gaither and the Gaither Vocal Band is one you can’t miss. It will leave you encouraged, grateful and most certainly smiling!

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Monday, July 17

Intro to Jewelry

12:30 PM-3:30 PM

Worcester Center for Crafts
25 Sagamore Road
Worcester, MA 01605

Create your own rings, pendants, and bracelets while discovering the techniques and processes of metal working. Learn silver soldering, forming, wire work and more! The instructor will work with you to develop the skills you need to innovate and produce your own designs.

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Tuesday, July  18

Children's Cooking Class

3:00 PM-4:30 PM

Tower Hill Botanic Garden
11 French Drive
Boylston, MA 01505

Instructor: Alice Puccio

Learn about cooking fresh recipes from the garden.
Age 10+.
If your child has a food allergy, you must inform the staff two weeks in advance of the class.

Pre-registration required, max 10

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Wednesday, July 19

Canal District Music Series

6:00 PM-8:30 PM

Harding Street at Kelley Square
Harding Street at Kelley Square
Worcester, MA 01604

The 2017 Canal District Music Series will once again offer free concerts on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer -- outdoors in the inimitable, carnival atmosphere of Kelley Square. Bring your lawn chairs, partake of delicious fare from our food trucks, and enjoy world class entertainment from the likes of We and the Dawg, Eric Paslay, the Alchemistics, the Cocker Rocks, the Matthew Sanchez Orchestra, and Toni Lynn Washington. There's no better ambiance in Worcester; and it's free! In case of rain, the events will move indoors to the White Room of the adjacent Crompton Building.

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Sipping Del's Lemonade on a Hot Day 

While you can probably find Del's Lemonade somewhere during any month of the year, drinking it in the winter is just not the same as when it is a hot day in the midst of summer. 

As summer approaches, be sure to locate our nearest Del's Lemonade stand. 

PHOTO: Krista Guenin/Flickr Commons

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Waterfire 

Providence, RI

Waterfire is back for the summer and it's an event and experience that must be had. 

As GoLocalProv reported, WaterFire will begin the 2019 season with a basin lighting on Thursday, May 23 or the National Association of State Treasurers Treasury Management Training Symposium and the first full lighting of the season will be Saturday, June 22.

Waterfire is Providence's signature event bringing in people from all over New England and the country to see it. 

A great night out for families and couples alike. 

 

PHOTO: Waterfire 

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Visiting Southwick Zoo 

Mendon, Ma 

Can't wait to get back to the zoo and visit the animals at Southwick Zoo.

Be sure to check out the giraffes. 

The Zoo is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Click here for more information. 

 

PHOTO: Southwick Zoo website

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Taking a Cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee aboard the M/S Mount Washington

New Hampshire

Lake Winnipesaukee offers some of the best scenery in all of New England and there is no better place to see it from then the M/S Mount Washington. 

Click here for more information.

PHOTO: Winnipesaukee.com

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The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival 

Burlington, Vermont

The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival takes place from May 31 to June 19 in downtown Burlington, Vermont. 

This 10 day celebration features four stages with free live music from Patti Labelle, Tank and the Bangas and more.

The festival also will feature local food and much more. 

For more information, click here. 

 

PHOTO: kingkongphoto/Wikipedia

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Walking Along Narragansett Beach 

Narragansett, RI

Look forward to taking a stroll all the way from chair six to chair one as the waves crash along the shore.

Keep an eye out for sea glass as Narrow River or The Towers come into view.

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Taking a Cruise on a Windjammer 

Maine

Head to Maine and sleep aboard a National Landmark, the Maine Windjammer Fleet. 

Go on a three, four or six-day cruise and get closer than ever before to wildlife like whales, eagles, and porpoises while you see some of the best coastal scenery that North America has to offer. 

Click here for more information. 

 

PHOTO: Maine Windjammer Association

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PVDFest 

Providence, RI 

After another successful festival last year,  PVDFest returns to Providence for the fourth year and will take place from June 6 to June 9. 

The festival will bring in art, music, performances and more from all over the United States and the world for the free outdoor festival.

Click here for more information. 

 

PHOTO: PVDFest

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Catching a Worcester Bravehearts Game 

Worcester, Ma 

Year after year, the Worcester Bravehearts are one of the best baseball teams in New England. 

They bring in some of the best college talent from across the region to compete for the Futures League Championship. 

Don't miss a game. 

Click here for more information.

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Newport Folk Festival 

Newport, RI

The Newport Folk Festival is set to be held from July 26-28 and will feature bands such as Sheryl Crow, Hozier and more.

Don't miss out on one of the biggest concert events of the summer. 

Click here for more info

 

PHOTO: Newport Folk Festival

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Visiting Cape Playhouse Theatre 

Cape Cod

Taking a ride to Cape Cod and visit the oldest summer theatre in the country, Cape Playhouse. Cape Playhouse was first opened in 1927 by Raymond Moore. 

The theatre has been home to some of the biggest stars to ever grace a stage like Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart amongst others.

It opens for the summer on June 12 with "The Importance of Being Earnest."

Click here for more information

 

PHOTO: Cape Playhouse website

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Participating in the Worcester World Cup 2019

Worcester, MA

The 2019 Worcester World Cup is set to take place from Friday, August 19 to Sunday, August 11. 

The Worcester World Cup is more than a soccer tournament. It's a celebration of Worcester and a safe, friendly family event that people look forward to all year.

Click here for more information

 

PHOTO: Worcester World Cup event page

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Newport Jazz Festival 

Newport, RI

The 2019 festival is set to take place from Friday, August 2 to Sunday, August 4. 

The festival will show off over 50 individual jazz ensembles on four stages including performances at the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Fort Adams State Park.

Click here for more information

 

PHOTO: Newport Jazz Festival

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Seeing a Movie at the Rustic Drive-In

North Smithfield

Look forward to Calling up your friends, pack a picnic, and sit in your car as feature films are projected on giant outdoor screens.

The audio plays right through your radio, so be sure to turn the volume up high as you snack on your candy and popcorn. 

Click here for more information

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Zip Lining in the Berkshires 

Looking for something new and exciting? Head to the Berkshires and get yourself on a zip line, maybe even do a canopy tour. 

There are three different tour options, starting with the base area tour which lasts an hour or the Moutain Top or Valley Jump tour which takes three hours. Both of those are sure to shoot some adrenaline into your day. 

Click here for more information

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Eating a Clam Cake From Flo’s

Portsmouth, Middletown

Be excited about heading to Flo's and taking a bite of a Flo’s clam cake and you’ll understand why they’ve been around since 1936.

Dip it in a side of tartar sauce or enjoy as is.

Click here for more information

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Boston Calling 

Boston, Ma

Boston Calling, the first New England music festival of the season kicks off in downtown Boston on the weekend of May 24 to the 27.

The festival features a performance from Twenty One Pilots and much more. 

Click here for more information

 

 

PHOTO: Adam Elmakias/Wikipedia

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Vermont Summer Festival 

Manchester, Vermont

The Vermont Summer celebration features everything from horses to shopping at onsite boutiques and plenty of places for food and drinks.

The celebration takes place from July 2 through August 11. 

Click here for more information 

 

PHOTO: Vermont Summer Festival website

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Playing Golf at Harbor Lights

Warwick, RI 

Harbor Lights in Warwick offers golfers a great place to tee it up this summer. 

Not to mention the amazing scenery and the great food at the Par + Tackle restaurant. 

Click here for more information 

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RI International Film Festival 

The Rhode Island International Film Festival will celebrate their 35th anniversary beginning on August 7 and going through August 12. 

The Festival features the best local films made with some of the best local talent. 

Click here for more information

 
 

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