Where Will You WOO? - Week of May 12, 2016
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Thursday May 12th
Worcester Arts Council Grant Reception
Thursday, May 12, 2016
5:30 PM-8:00 PM
BirchTree Bread Co.
138 Green Street
Worcester, MA 01604
Join Worcester Arts Council in honoring our 2016 Grant Recipients. Social reception with food and cash bar. Musical guests, the Hip Swayers will be performing. Cost:Free
Friday May 13th
Mass Audubon: Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
113 Goodnow Rd.
Wachusett, MA 01541
Enjoy an hour of nature-themed fun with your youngster. Well read an engaging storybook, make a craft to take home, and go for a walk on one of the sanctuarys beautiful trails with lead educator Chris Eaton. Participants are invited to stay for an additional half hour for free play in the classroom or play yard and socialization. For ages 2.5 to 5 yrs.
Saturday, May 14th
A Night at the Museum
5:30 PM-10:00 PM
EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way
Worcester, MA 01604
Join the EcoTarium on Saturday, May 14, for an evening of fun when the museum comes to life at night, just for adults! Enjoy cocktails, dinner and hors d'oeuvres by Struck Catering, silent and live auctions, animal encounters, and more! Proceeds from the event to benefit the EcoTarium's mission to inspire a passion for science and nature and support innovative programs and exhibits. Tickets are on sale now!
Sunday, May 15th
Spring Garden Weekend & Plant Sale
9:30 AM-5:00 PM
Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Get ready for the growing season at Old Sturbridge Village! At the first annual Spring Garden Weekend, help the gardeners prepare for the growing season, watch craftspeople build the tools of the trade, and learn how 19th-century New Englanders cultivated their gardens. The Heirloom Plant Sale will feature over 75 varieties of heirloom herbs, flowers and tomato plants with prices between $3 and $5 per plant.
The first 200 individuals or families to visit Old Sturbridge Village on May 14, 2016 will receive a voucher at the Visitor Center for a FREE tomato plant.
Monday, May 16th
Hunnewell Estate Tour
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Tower Hill Botanic Garden
11 French Drive
Boylston, MA 01505
Enjoy this unique opportunity to experience a guided tour of this privately owned estate on the shores of Lake Waban in Wellesley. The estate contains over 500 species of woody plants in 53 species and includes a distinctive 140-year-old topiary garden and many rare, mature specimens. Tour meets in Wellesley.
Tuesday, May 17th
Intro to the Lighting Studio
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Worcester Center for Crafts
Lighting Studio
25 Sagamore Road
Worcester, MA 01605
The Lighting Studio is a resource designed for rental by artists to document 2D and 3D artworks. Within the studio you will find the tools and equipment to stage, light and capture high quality images of artworks, both on film and digitally. This workshop will cover the proper use and care of the associated equipment, as well as three basic lighting scenarios for 2D and 3D artworks. The guidelines and policies for independent rental of the Lighting Studio will be covered as this workshop is a pre-requisite to access the studio via independent rental.
Wednesday, May 18th
Joy of Music Annual Spring Gala
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Mechanics Hall
Great Hall
321 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
JOMP Youth Orchestra will perform works by Strauss Jr., Debussy and Mendelssohn ~ Tim Terranella, conductor & Regie Pineda, Assistant Conductor. A student String Quartet and two student Jazz Ensembles will also perform. Cost: Free Admission
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