Where Will You WOO? - Week of June 22, 2017
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Thursday, June 22, 2017
GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team
Where will you WOO during the week of June 22?
Thursday, June 22
Out to Lunch - #MakeArtEverywhere
11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Worcester Common Oval
455 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
Returning for its 8th season, the Out to Lunch Concert Series and Farmers Market brings live bands, outdoor performers, artisans, nonprofits, food, farms, and fun! Created by the Worcester Cultural Coalition, the #MakeArtEverywhere campaign promotes the encouragement and ability to use your creative license in all situations with no limitations. This hashtag, along with the City of Worcester's #Worcester100 campaign, are only 2 of the many interactions of Out to Lunch this summer.
Kicking off the first week is Blue Light Bandits! Blue Light Bandits is a four piece groove band from New England. BLB was awarded "Best Up & Coming Act" at the 2016 Worcester Music Awards and has performed as opening support for artists including KC and the Sunshine Band, Badfish, New Politics, and The 5th Dimension.
Food Vendors:
Dogfather
Press'n It
Talyta's Café
Big T's
Bittersweet Homestead
Figs & Pigs
Farmers
REC Mobile Market
Schultz Farm
Stillman Quality Meats
Sweet Pumpkin Farms
Vendors:
EV's Whimsies
Red's
Maria Eke
This summer brings many food vendors, new and returning artisans, kids activities, and memories to share! Join us as we go Out to Lunch!
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Friday, June 23
City Hall Brawl: Amateur Boxing
Friday, June 23, 2017
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Worcester Common Oval
455 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
Come out to join the Worcester Police Athletic League and the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester for an evening of boxing!
Bring water, friends and your game face to the Worcester Common Oval to learn some moves from Worcester's P.D. on Friday, June 23rd at 6:00 pm
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Saturday, June 24
A Midsummer ArtRaiser 2017
6:00 PM-10:00 PM
Sprinkler Factory
38 Harlow Street
Worcester, MA 01605
Celebrating the SUN and ALL of its artful creations...
A Midsummer ArtRaiser
Saturday
June 24th
6-10pm
2017
- Silent auction of donated original art
- Hors d'oeuvres / cash bar
- Music by Future Tropicale Sound System
- Pagan Fashion Show + Piñata Ritual
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Sunday, June 25
Affairs of the Heart & Honor: A Musical Duel of Tenors & Baritones
5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Mechanics Hall
321 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
TENORS:
Adam Klein, USA (Metropolitan Opera)
Alejandro Olmedo, Mexico (Winner of Placido Domingo's International Competition)
Juan del Bosca, Mexico (Palacio de Bellas Artes)
BARITONES:
David Gvinianidze, Georgia (Batumi Opera)
Vago Ohanyan, Armenia (New York City Opera)
Petr Sokolov, Russia (Moscow Stanislavsky Musical Theater)
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Monday, June 26
Urban Gardening 101
Monday, June 26, 2017
2:30 PM-3:30 PM
Worcester Public Library
Saxe Room
3 Salem Square
Worcester, MA 01608
Join staff of the Regional Environmental Council (REC) who'll be presenting on the basics of starting your own garden. You'll learn about the many urban gardens and farming projects happening in the city. There will be room for discussion and questions after the presentation.
The REC is a grassroots environmental justice organization located in Worcester, Massachusetts - New England's second largest city. Founded in 1971, REC has been dedicated to building healthy, sustainable and just communities in Worcester and beyond for more than 40 years.
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Tuesday, June 27
Worcester JCC Senior Lunch Program
12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Bet Shalom Apartments
475 Chandler St
Worcester, MA 01602
Don’t feel like cooking? Open to any adult 60+, join the Worcester JCC for Lunch Out a delicious, home style, kosher lunch every Tuesday and Thursday at 12 noon at Bet Shalom Apartments. With a suggested donation of $3.50, this weekly lunch is full of good company in a homey environment. Please register by 12 noon the day before, by calling Nancy Greenberg at (508) 756-7109 x232 or Sue Granoff at (508) 756-7109 x273.
These lunches are provided through a partnership with the JCC, Jewish Healthcare Center, and Elder Services of Worcester Area.
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Wednesday, June 28
Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Worcester Public Library
Saxe Room
3 Salem Square
Worcester, MA 01608
For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Presented by the Alzheimer's Association.
Registration is required.
Please call 508-799-1655 ext. 3 or visit mywpl.org to register.
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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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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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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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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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