Where Will You WOO? Week of March 3, 2016

Thursday, March 03, 2016

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

Where will you WOO during the week of March 3, 2016?

Thursday, March 3rd
Natural Science Illustration Mini Series: Botany
9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
414 Massasoit Avenue
Worcester, MA 01604
Swipe for Woo Points!

Before there were cameras and computers, drawing and painting were an integral part of science education. This “ancient” way of learning is slowly being revived with great success. Through the use of discussions, discovery, writing, research, and art we will explore, plant anatomy, insect pollinators, and the art of botanical illustration. Students will come away with an understanding of the scientific process of discovery while honing their writing, comprehension, and art skills. This is a 5 week series of classes. Cost: $60 Child members, $72 Child nonmembers

Friday March 4th
Exhibition: NOW! New Works, New Artists
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Worcester Center for Crafts
Krikorian Gallery
25 Sagamore Road
Worcester, MA 01605
Swipe for Double WOO Points!

ArtsWorcester and the Worcester Center for Crafts are exhibiting the next generation of regional artists in the early-to-mid stages of their careers, born since 1975. All artistic and craft media are eligible. This juried exhibition will be called NOW! New Works, New Artists and will be on view concurrently at ArtsWorcester. Cost: Free

Saturday, March 5th
Maple Days
9:30 AM-4:00 PM
Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
$5 OFF 1 Adult Admission, 1 WOO Point

For many at Old Sturbridge Village, the first whiff of spring isn't the aroma of spring flowers - it's the smell of wood smoke and maple syrup, a sure sign that the sap is rising and spring is on the way. Join us for four weekends of our Maple Days event throughout March, where you can see maple sugaring as it was done in early 19th-century rural New England in OSV's working sugar camp. Cost: $28 Adults, $26 Seniors (55+), $14 Youths (3-17), Children 2 & Under FREE

Sunday, March 6th
Rock On! Live Out Loud: Living on a Bad Name
3:00 PM-5:00 PM
Mechanics Hall
321 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
Swipe for Woo Points

Join Axis Entertainment for an afternoon with New England's premier Bon Jovi tribute, Living On A Bad Name, and show your support for two great causes. Your ticket purchase will help Axis help students 1) as we assist funding for school performing arts programs and 2) as we support programs with a goal of eliminating bullying in our schools and in society.

Tuesday, March 8th
Patient Watching and Faithful Care: Estate Gardeners in Worcester County, circa 1910
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Tower Hill Botanic Garden
11 French Drive
Boylston, MA 01505
Swipe for Woo points!

The Worcester County Horticultural Society held a special meeting on January 27, 1910 to introduce an orchid named for Thayer Estate gardener Edward Orpet. The orchid was exhibited by George McWilliams of Whitinsville and WCHS Secretary Adin A Hixon extended an invitation to other estate gardeners throughout the county to attend and honor a fellow gardener. We'll provide background information from our archives on this interesting group of participants, (particularly John Coulson, William Anderson and Edward Orpet) where they gardened and the plants they grew.

Wednesday, March 9th
Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays
10:30 AM-11:00 AM
EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way
Worcester, MA 01604
$2 off admission for up to four people

Wednesday is Preschool and Toddler day at the EcoTarium! Kids ages 4 and under enjoy a story, make crafts, and meet an animal. Each week features a different theme and surprise animal visitor. The program includes a simple snack (apple juice and animal crackers for kids, coffee and tea for grownups). Bring your friends and explore the museum afterwards! Cost: Free with EcoTarium admission ($14 adults, $10 children 2-18, seniors 65+ and students with ID); Free for EcoTarium Members and children under 2