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Get your WOO Card to receive discounts and special offers at nearly sixty area arts and culture destinations, along with restaurants, hotels, retailers and more throughout Worcester County! Earn WOO points every time you use your WOO Card and be entered to win fantastic prizes!
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Featured Prizes:
Silver Medal Serenade
Win a pair of tickets to the 2011 International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition special event performance by silver medal winner Yeol Eum Son, hosted by Music Worcester at Mechanics Hall on Wednesday, March 7th. Includes admission to gala reception following in Washburn Hall.
Disney on Ice
Win a Family Four Pack of Tickets to Opening Night of Disney On Ice presents Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey at the DCU Center April 19th - 22nd.
WOO Cards now available for sale at the Box Offices of both The Hanover Theatre and DCU Center,
at LeLimo of Shrewsbury,
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| | February 22 - March 6, 2012 |
 Winter Carnival!
Celebrate Winter at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston, on Saturday, February 25th from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at their First Annual Winter Carnival!
With or without snow, all kinds of activities will delight children and families of all ages. Programs will include indoor and outdoor scavenger hunts, live Alpacas from Great Rock Alpacas of Barre, outdoor winter games, ice sculpture demonstrations by Rhode Island artist Sean Harrington, guided walks focused on finding animal tracks, spotting winter birds, and identifying trees in winter. Children's crafts and a Music Together Family "Jingle Jam" will round out the day. If the "white stuff" does indeed make an appearance, visitors will have the opportunity to create snow sculptures and snowshoes will be available for rent. Popcorn and hot cider or cocoa will also be available.
Whatever the conditions, Tower Hill's Orangerie, Limonaia, and Winter Garden are always a delight, in addition to the beautiful woodland trails. Winter Carnival activities included with admission. WOO Card holders enjoy $2 off adult admission and swipe for WOO points.  |
 Pathways to Russia
As an icon offers the devout worshipper tangible evidence of the intangible heavenly world, an early map confirms the reality of a far-away land that lies outside the observer's sensory experience. The Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union Street, Clinton, invites you to experience a unique new exhibition Maps: Pathways to Russia,which opens to the public Tuesday, February 28th. The exhibit traces the West's discovery of Russia through a carefully selected sequence of original maps and views, printed in Europe during the 15th -18th centuries.
This special selection of 32 maps and artifacts, never before shown to the public, are from the distinguished private collection of Dr. Denis Khotimsky. An electronics engineer by training, Dr. Khotimsky was born in Moscow and has lived in the United States since 1992. An enthusiast of cartography since youth, he recalls when over 10 years ago on eBay he quite accidentally discovered his first antique map, the 1595 "Russia cum confinijs" by Gerhard Mercator. Maps: Pathways to Russia on exhibit through May 26th. Included with museum admission. WOO Card holders can swipe for WOO points. |
 Nordwest Deutsche Staatskapelle visits Worcester
Eugene Tzigane was appointed Principal Conductor of the Nordwest Deutsche Staatskapelle when he was only 29 years old in 2010, one of the youngest chief conductors in Germany, winning critical acclaim. Music Worcester will host the orchestra, which has been performing for over 60 years and has toured the world, at Mechanics Hall, 321 Main Street, Worcester, on Thursday, March 1st at 8 p.m., led by Israeli cellist Amit Peled - a musician of profound artistry and with a charismatic stage presence. The evening's program will include Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite No.1, Victor Herbert's Cello Concerto No.2/E-minor, and Brahms' Symphony No.1/C-minor. Pre-concert talk precedes concert at 7 p.m. Tickets available online, at the door or by calling Music Worcester at 508 754-3231. |
 Midtown Men to rock downtown
The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge Street, Worcester, is thrilled to welcome The Midtown Men to its stage for one night only, Thursday, March 1st at 7:30 p.m. This special concert tour reunites the four stars from the original cast of Broadway's Jersey Boys - Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and J. Robert Spencer. The foursome take their own unique sound and chemistry to the road, celebrating the music that defined the 1960s in this electrifying and heartfelt new concert. Tickets available online or by calling The Hanover Box Office at 877 571-SHOW. WOO Card holders can save 10% off tickets and swipe for WOO points. |
Young and Young at Heart
Come and hear the Worcester Chamber Music Society and friends tell the tales of Mother Goose, Little Miss Muffet, Old King Cole and more at Mechanics Hall, 321 Main Street, Worcester, on Sunday, March 4th at 3 p.m. With narrator extraordinaire Rohan, Gregory, don't miss this truly delightful way to introduce classical music to children. Following the performance come up on stage and meet the musicians. Fun for the entire family! Admission is FREE, sponsored in part by the Worcester Arts Council and Massachusetts Cultural Council. |
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Coming Up in Culture
Feb 23rd - Trumpeter and singer Hugh Masekela performs at The Hanover Theatre Feb 23rd - film screening & conversation with David Feinberg, project director & documentary creator of Voice to Vision exhibit on display at Clark University's Traina Center for the Arts Feb 24 - 26th - Shrek The Musical on stage for five shows at The Hanover Theatre Feb 25th - Whispers in the Walls: Isaac Davis House tour hosted by the Worcester Historical Museum Feb 26th - Harlem Globetrotters perform at the DCU Center Thru Feb 28th - Picture This: Your Great Outdoors Photo Exhibit at Mass Audubon Broad Meadow Brook Thru March 2nd - Community Youth Art Show featuring works by youths from Worcester public schools at Clark University's Traina Center, 2nd floor gallery March 3rd - Organizing Solutions: For people with ADD/ADHA or Chronically Disorganized workshop at the Worcester Public Library March 4th - Stealing Rembrandts in Massachusetts: The Three Most Important Art Thefts in American History lecture at the Worcester Art Museum March 4th - Free Pipe Organ Recital at All Saints Church March 8th - Worcester Chamber Music Society Cafe Concert at the People's Kitchen March 8th - Saw Doctors in concert at The Hanover Theatre March 11th - Joy of Music Program Faculty Recital featuring Nancy Akerman & Sanghee Kim March 24th - The Roaring 20s Celebration & Wine Tasting at Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester March 27 - April 1st - Centros Las Americas 17th Latino Film Festival April 3rd - Music Worcester hosts the Red Star Red Army Dance Ensemble Chorus & Orchestra at Mechanics Hall April 7th - 2nd Annual Brew WOO Craft Beer Festival at the DCU Center Thru April 13th - Cuban Artists' Books & Prints 1985-2008 at Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at College of the Holy Cross Visit the Worcester Cultural Coalition's online calendar often for more information about these and many, many other cultural happenings! |
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WYO auditions
The Worcester Youth Orchestra will hold auditions and an open rehearsal for the Prepartory Orchestra on Saturday, March 3rd from 10:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. Any string players ages 7 to 12 are invited to attend. Recommended skill level is Suzuki books 1 through 4. Schedule an audition online. |
 Irish Idol
Internationally acclaimed Irish idol Ronan Tynan will perform at Mechanics Hall, 321 Main Street, Worcester, on Saturday, March 3rd at 7 p.m. A true, modern day 'renaissance man', Tynan has faced with numerous challenges throughout his well documented life, but has persevered with enormous passion and determination. Introduced to international audiences as a member of the Irish Tenors, Tynan quickly became known for his unique voice and irresistible appeal. Following his mother's advice to always follow your dreams, Tynan decided to launch a solo career, and has achieved the fame and adoration that could have existed only in the farthest reaches of his dreams. Tickets available online or by calling Mechanics hall Box Office at 508 752-0888. |
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Women in Print
The Worcester Women's History Project will celebrate Women in Print 2012 on Wednesday, March 7th at 5:30 p.m. at the Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Square, Worcester. Three local authors will be featured guests: Thea Aschkenase, holocaust survivor will speak about her memoirs; Kristen P. Williams, Ph.D., professor of Political Science at Clark University will be speaking on Women and War: Gender Identity and Activism in Times of Conflict, a book she co-authored with Joyce P. Kaufman; and Kristin B. Waters, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy at Worcester State University and Resident Scholar, Women's Studies Research Center at Brandeis University, will speak about Black Women's Intellectual Traditions: Speaking Their Minds. Admission is FREE and open to the public. |
 Silver medal serenade
Don't miss the lovely and talented Yeol Eum Son, Silver Medal Winner in the piano division of the 2011 International Competition, when she performs at Mechanics Hall, 321 Main Street, Worcester, on Wednesday, March 7th at 8 p.m. This very special performance, hosted by Music Worcester, includes a gala reception following in Washburn Hall. Tickets available online, by calling Music Worcester at 508 754-3231, or at the door. WOO Card holders can save 10% off two tickets and swipe for Double WOO points. |
 Tuesdays with Morrie
ValleyCAST and Pilgrim Soul Productions will present Tuesdays with Morrie by Jeff Hatcher and Mitch Albom Fridays and Saturdays, at 8 p.m. March 2nd through March 10th, with a special matinee at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 11th, at Alternatives Unlimited, Inc. & Whitin Mill Complex, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. Don't miss this unforgettable tale of an old man, a young man and life's great lesson. Opening night, Friday, March 2nd, will feature a special wine and cheese reception in the adjacent Aldrich Heritage Gallery from 5-7:45 p.m. Tickets and additional info available online. |
 Maple Days
It's not just for pancakes! Discover early New England maple sugar-making during Maple Days at Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, weekends throughout the month of March, starting Saturday, March 3rd and running through Sunday, March 25th. Featuring its own 'Sugar Camp', OSV allows visitors to experience the entire sugar-making process, from tapping the trees to sugaring off. New England farm families in the 1830s tapped around 100 trees to make 400 pounds of sugar each season. WOO Card holders can save $5 off adult daytime admission and swipe for WOO points. |
Tip of the hat
 The Worcester Cultural Coalition offers its congratulations to Gordon Lankton, founder of the Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union Street, Clinton, who will be honored with the Cultural Enrichment Award at the Worcester Telegram & Gazette's 2011 Visions Community Awards next week, on February 28th at Mechanics Hall. Founded by Mr. Lankton in 2006, the museum's collection spans six centuries, including significant historic icons dating from the earliest periods of icon painting to the present. We offer our congratulations on this most prestigious and deserved honor!
 We further offer our best wishes to John W. Trexler, executive director of Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston, who will be retiring next month, following nearly 28 years as executive director of the Worcester County Horticultural Society which has owned and operated Tower Hill since 1986. During his tenure, Mr. Trexler completed four capital projects/campaigns totaling more than $30 million including the construction of more than 50,000 square feet of buildings, 30 acres of garden and four miles of trails, most recently having overseen the completion of the Limonaia and Winter Garden. We commend Mr. Trexler for his passionate dedication to the grand vision of the garden and wish him continued health and happiness in his retirement. |
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