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WCUW Remembers
Fran Ritchie (1962-2026)
This month, the "on-air" light dimmed for longtime friend and respected music historian Fran Ritchie. On Saturday nights, he brought us all together as the host of the Rock and Roll Party on 91.3 FM. And every October, WCUW listeners looked forward to his deep dives into spooky niche classics, like The Ticklers’ 'Millie the Ghoul,' all drawn from his own incredible record collection. He’ll be deeply missed by the community he helped soundtrack.
WCUW programmer John McKeag has fond memories, saying, "Fran started inviting me to some great shows that I wouldn't have seen otherwise. He'd always kindly offer to drive. My favorite show he took us to were The Zombies reunion in 1999 up in New York. His natural selflessness is what really stands out to me (and others) about him."
Fran’s encyclopedic memory was legendary—spanning performers, recordings, and eras. Running into him at an event often led to an impromptu trip down memory lane, swapping stories of performances past and present. "About a month and a half ago, he stopped down to see the show in the Frontroom while I was on the air (doing his old show)," added McKeag. "He came in to say hello, and we chatted for about two hours. I'm so very grateful that happened."
With a welcoming smile and a kind word, Fran was a friend to many throughout the Worcester scene. We thank him for his years of dedicated programming and support of local music.
Photo courtesy of Mike Malone
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NOW THROUGH WEDNESDAY, April 1st, 2026
WCUW 91 3 FM LOBE w/ The Mayor of Musictown Concert Listings
The most thorough Event Calendar in Central MA!
And be sure to check in at wcuw.org for our movie schedule!
Thursday ~ 0326
Sarah Levecque @ Sanctuary (Maynard) – 5:30pm
Steak dinner & live music w/ Steve Walason @ Webster Dudley American Legion Post 184 – 5:30pm
Joe Sabourin inside Forge & Vine @ The Groton Inn - 5:30-8:30pm
Dave Rivers @ Prezo Bar & Grill Milford) – 5:30-8pm
Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay @ Mechanics Hall – 6-7:15pm
Sam Femino @ the Harvest Grille (Holden) – 6-8pm
Mark Tonkin @ Oxfords Casual Dining – 6-9pm
Kevin Williams @ Point Breeze – 6-9pm
Rich Teter @ Valley Pub (Whitinsville)– 6-9pm
Marc Turo @ La Miete La Mai Thai Bistro (Northboro) – 6pm
David Rak @ Kennedy’s Restaurant & Market (Marlboro) – 6-9pm
Ed Troxler @ Bandoleros (Devens) – 6pm
Thirsty Thursday Jam hosted by AKa Music @ Lost Towns Brewing (Hardwick) – 6-8pm
Open Mic w/ Jared Moore @ Wachusett Brew Yard (Westminster) – 6-9pm
Hard to Read @ Lake George Tavern (Wales) – 6-9pm
Drew Carey @ Kawaii Sushi Asian Fusion (Medway) – 6-9pm
Bluegrass Dead Night w/ Jay Faires @ Medusa Brewing (Hudson) – 6:30-8:30pm
Music Worcester Inc. presents Catherine Russell & Sean Mason @ BrickBox Theater, Jean McDonough Arts Center – 7pm
Open Mic hosted by Bridgit Nault @ Courthouse Brew Co. – 7-10pm
Colleen Marshall @ Ken's Steakhouse (Framingham) – 7-10pm
Beechstone Acoustic @ Framingham Eagles 894 – 7-10pm
Thursday Open Mic @ @ Slaters (Bolton) – 7-10pm
Jacqueline Burns @ The Gazbar Sports Grill – 7pm
Open Jam/Open Mic w/ Jason Glenn & Friends @ The Paddock Lounge/ La Chucara (Fitchburg) – 7-10pm
Scott Savoy @ Otter River Pub “The Onion” (Templeton) – 7pm
Speakeasy w/ The Willies @ the Snowbound Club (Winchendon) – 7-11pm
Chris Houston @ The Duck (Sturbridge) – 7-10pm
Tim & Jim @ Pepperocini’s (Milford) – 7-10pm
Alan Arena & Volume Control @ the Music Room Cape Cod (W. Yarmouth) – 7pm
Comanchero @ Vincent’s – 8-11pm
Shakedown City (Grateful Dead Tribute) @ Off the Rails Music Venue – 8pm
Socially Problematic Children, Take the Flame, Dead Weight, Chain Twist @ Ralph’s Rock Diner – 8pm
Open Mic/Open Jam @ The Raven - 8-12pm
Diet Disco Lemonade @ Amaia Martini Bar (Hudson) – 8-11pm
Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes @ The Center for Arts Natick – 8pm
Souvenirs: the Music of John Prine: Barside @ Sanctuary (Maynard) – 8pm
Gipsy Kings feat. Tonino Baliardo @ Groton Hill Music Center – 8pm
Seth Newton @ Turnpike Rod & Gun Club (Ashburnham) - 8-11pm
Deep Blue Jam @ Carrolton Club (Ipswich) – 8-11pm
Candlelight: Long Live the Rock Legends (the Music of Queen w/ String Quartet - Listeso – Boston @ Mechanics Hall - 8:30-9:45pm
New Hampshire
Celebrate Trans Day of Visibility: Queer Open Mic, Drag Open Stage, Clothing Swap @ Nova Arts (Keene NH) – 5-9pm
The Eagles Experience (Eagles Tribute) @ Labelle Winery (Derry, NH) – 7:15-10pm
Redneck Castaway Band (Kenny Chesney Tribute) @ Labelle Winery (Amherst, NH) – 7:15-10pm
Entrain @ the Tupelo Music Hall (Derry, NH) – 8pm
Connecticut
Straight Up Jazz @ The Stomping Ground (Putnam, CT) – 5:30-8:30pm
Adam S.Z. @ The Stomping Ground (Putnam, CT) – 8pm
Rhode Island
Open Mic w/ Lori Silvia @ Cady’s Tavern (Chepachet RI) – 7pm
Submit your listings to: impressariomp@gmail.com
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Saturday, March 14, thru Thursday, April 16: It’s a Zoo In Here
It’s a Zoo In Here transforms the Harold Stevens Gallery into a joyful, high-spirited menagerie.
This lively invitational exhibition brings together 30 artists at all stages of their careers, working across a wide range of mediums and filling the gallery with animals that are playful and powerful, tender, wild, real and imagined.
Through painting, photography, sculpture, video, and mixed media, the exhibition celebrates the enduring and ever-evolving relationship between humans and animals.
The exhibition invites audiences of all ages to experience art that delights, surprises, and reconnects us with the animal world in fresh and meaningful ways.
Exhibiting artists: Peysa Altman, Frank Armstrong, Heather Barros, Riccardo Barros, May Bees, Scott Boilard, Matthew Burgos, Alice Dillon, Carter Ernst, Tsar Fedorsky, Amanda Gibson, Dan Gillooly, Gloria Goguen, Anne Greene, Don Hartmann, Rachel Hecker, Yoav Horesh, Terrance Kent, Steven King, Ken Little, James Maurelle, Cheryle St.Onge, Tara Sellios, Brittany Severance, Catherine Smith, Alyson Souza, Frank Tolbert, Hoang Truong, Maia Simone, and Allissa Williams. Curated by Stephen DiRado and Ann Souza.
Gallery hours: Mondays noon to 3 pm; Wednesdays 2 to 4 pm; Thursdays 1 to 3 pm; Fridays 11 am to 4 pm; or by appointment. Free to all!
There will also be two ‘zoo happy hours’ in addition to our normal open gallery hours: Wednesdays April 1 and 15, 5 to 7 pm. On April 15, the ‘happy hours’ includes a special show featuring Amanda Gibson, who will bring her puppets to life!
The Harold Stevens Gallery is located inside WCUW, 910 Main Street, Worcester, MA. Parking in the Clark University lot across the street, or on the street.
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Friday, March 27, thru Sunday, March 29: Cinema Worcester at the Frontroom Presents “Natchez”
Cinema Worcester in conjunction with the WCUW Frontroom presents “Natchez”, a film by Suzannah Herbert.
Natchez captures an unsettling clash between history and memory in a small Mississippi town; a layered mosaic of people contending with the weight of the past in a place where it is always present.
Equal parts amusing and disturbing, we journey through an antebellum tourist destination at a crossroads as it grapples with a deeply troubled history that is so thoroughly ingrained in its present, we’re left to wonder if it’s actually past at all.
Tribeca Film Festival 2025 Winner: Best Documentary Feature; Special Jury Mention: Cinematography in a Documentary Feature; and Special Jury Mention: Editing in a Documentary Feature.
“The question of how we see our history and who gets to decide is powerfully presented, with respect and insight, in the documentary “Natchez.” It is about the personal, cultural, and commercial pressures in a small Mississippi town where the economy depends on a sanitized version of the era of wealthy plantation owners who used enslaved people to pick cotton, a version that is increasingly more difficult to maintain as residents and paying visitors want a more honest story.” – Nell Minow, RogerEbert.com
Run time is 1 hour 26 minutes. NR.
Showtimes: Friday, March 27, 7 pm; Saturday March 28, 1 pm; and Sunday, March 29, 1 pm.
Purchase tickets online: . $14.64 general admission, $12.51 senior/student with ID, $11.44 for WCUW members (processing fees included).
Tickets at the door: $12 general admission, $10 senior/student with ID, $9 for WCUW members.
The WCUW Frontroom is located at 910 Main St., Worcester MA. Parking in the Clark University lot across the street, or on the street.
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NOW THROUGH WEDNESDAY, April 1st, 2026
WCUW 91 3 FM LOBE w/ The Mayor of Musictown Concert Listings
The most thorough Event Calendar in Central MA!
And be sure to check in at wcuw.org for our movie schedule!
FRIDAY Pt 1 ~ 0327
9 AM - 7:30 PM
Jazzed Up Duo @ Val’s (Holden) – 5-8pm
Larry Lewis @ Oakholm Brewing Company (Brookfield) – 5pm
Katie Cronin, piano @ Seven Saws Brewery & Taproom (Holden) – 5:30-8:30pm
Melvern Taylor @ Vincent’s – 6-8pm
Bob Moon @ Greater Good Imperial Brewing – 6-9pm
TM5 Jazz Quintet @ BirchTree Bread Company – 6-9pm
Chris Principe @ Spicy Water (Millbury)- 6-9pm
Chris Houston @ Webster Fish & Game Club – 6-9pm
Jimmy Joel @ the Harvest Grille (Holden) – 6pm
The Oklo’s @ Specialty Sandwich Co. (Holden) – 6-9pm
Tim Leavitt @ The Mill at 185 (W. Boylston) - 6pm
Jae Mannion @ La Miete La Mai Thai Bistro (Northboro) – 6pm
Open Mic Night hosted by Zack MacDonald @ Clover Road Brewing Co. (Hudson) – 6-9:30pm
Charlie Rock @ Horseshoe Pub & Restaurant (Hudson) – 6-9pm
Joe Sabourin @ Chill Kitchen & Bar (Marlboro) – 6pm
Lilly of the Valley @ Clover Road Brewing Co. (Ashland) – 6-9pm
Adaptive Open Mic Night: Decades Night Themed w/ Libby Lit @ Hopkinton Center for the Arts – 6-7:30pm
The Glass Onion (Beatles Tribute) @ The Groton Inn - 6-9pm
Paul Rodriguez Band @ Dirigible Brewing Co (Littleton) – 6-9pm
Heartland Radio @ Wachusett Brew Yard (Westminster) – 6-9pm
TGIF Open Mic with WATER BEAR @ Lost Towns Brewing (Hardwick) - 6-8pm
Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell @ The Leominster Eagles – 6-9pm
Jazzin’ Up w/ Edward Troxler @ Taco’s Tequila (Fitchburg) – 6-9pm
Corey McLane @ Thirsty Robot Brewing (Fitchburg) – 6-9pm
Corey Knapp @ King Phillip Restaurant (Phillipston) – 6-9pm
Brie Green @ Red Apple Farm Brew Barn & Cidery (Phillipston) – 6-8pm
Friday Night Acoustic w/ 11 on the Outside @ 308 Lakeside (E. Brookfield) – 6-9pm
Jon Paul Royer @ Galliford’s Restaurant & Tavern (Mendon) – 6-9pm
Vinyl Echo @ CraftRoots Brewing (Milford) – 6pm
Steve Spector @ Kennedy’s Restaurant & Market (Marlboro) – 6:30pm
Paul Driscoll @ Markoh's on Main (Ayer) – 6:30-9:30pm
Friday Night Frequencies @ the Hub Winchendon – 6:30-9pm
Steven Higgs, on piano @ the Bull Run (Shirley) – 6:45pm
Friday Open Mic hosted by Ron Carlson @ John Henry's Hammer Coffeehouse in First U of Worcester – 7-9pm
Suncruiser @ the White Eagle – 7pm
Testament - Thrash of The Titans w/ Overkill & Destruction @ The Palladium – 7pm
Jay Daly @ Uxlocale (Uxbridge) - 7-9pm
Open Mic Night Hosted by Robb Millet @ Rose Garden Bar & Lounge (Upton) – 7-10pm
Far From Eden @ Chester P. Tuttle Post 279 (Auburn) – 7-10pm
Mike Silvia @ Point Breeze – 7-10pm
Chris Houston & Peter Wise @ The Mill at French River (Webster) – 7pm
Caboodle @ Webster Dudley American Legion - 7-11pm
“Friday Wine Down” w/ Two for the Road @ Marconi Club (Fitchburg) – 7-10pm
Scott Babineau @ Blueprint New American Bar & Grille (Westminster) – 7-10pm
Brian Chaffee @ Tavern on Central (Ashburnham) – 7-10pm
Evan Couture @ Timberyard Brewing Co. (E. Brookfield) – 7pm
Pau Janowski @ The Duck (Sturbridge) – 7-10pm
Brookfield Rhythm @ Lake George Tavern (Wales) – 7pm
Joe Macey @ Ken's Steakhouse (Framingham) – 7-10pm
Rock the Bokx w/ Mid Life Crisis @ Skybokx 109 (Natick) – 7-10pm
Chip Zale @ Pepperocini’s (Milford) - 7-10pm
Running on Jackson (Jackson Brown Tribute) @ the Music Room Cape Cod (W. Yarmouth) – 7pm
Revelation 19:6 @ Cafe at the Mill (Millbury) – 7:30pm
Dan DeCristofaro @ Medusa Brewing (Hudson) – 7:30-9:30pm
Getaway @ Framingham Eagles 894 - 7:30-10:30pm
HCA Open Mic @ Hopkinton Center for the Arts – 7:30-10pm
Jazz Club feat. Mark Russell @ 19 Carter St (Berlin) – 7:30-9:30pm
Noah Haber @ Saw Dust Coffee House & Dessert Bar (Sturbridge) – 7:30pm
Miracle Johan @ Shutesbury Athletic Club – 7:30-10:30pm
RENT the Musical @ The Mass Arts Center (Mansfield) – 7:30
Submit your listings to: impressariomp@gmail.com
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NOW THROUGH WEDNESDAY, April 1st, 2026
WCUW 91.3 FM LOBE w/ The Mayor of Musictown Concert Listings
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And be sure to check in at wcuw.org for our movie schedule!
FRIDAY Pt 2 ~ 0327
8 PM Onward
Drag Gauntlet: Shader Challenge I @ The Electric Haze – 8-11pm
Tree, Fossil, Boarzoy @ Ralph’s Rock Diner– 8-11pm
The Flock of A**holes @ Halligan’s Bar - 8pm
Trilogy @ Hillcrest Country Club (Leicester) – 8-11pm
The Midtown Horns @ Samuel Slaters (Webster) – 8pm
The Ruiners @ Upside Food N Drink (Dudley) – 8pm
The Boro Boys @ Tackle Box Brewing (Marlboro) – 8-11pm
Lucy Kaplansky w/ Duke Levine @ Groton Hill Music Center – 8pm
World Premier Band @ Chopsticks Leominster – 8-11:30pm
Alter Ego Band @ Kahlua (Sturbridge) – 8-12pm
Matt Zajak @ Owen O’Leary’s (Southboro) – 8-11pm
Moon Hill @ The 4's Sports Pub (Framingham) – 8-11pm
Jim Devlin @ Liz’s Tavern (Bellingham) – 8-11pm
Stickmen (Prog Rock) @ The Center for Arts Natick – 8pm
Shed Inspectors @ Brothers Tavern (Milford) – 8pm
Duct Tape Wallet @ Pinz Entertainment (Milford) – 8-11pm
Andy Kurz @ Italian American World War Veterans Of The U.S. Post 40 (Milford) – 8pm
Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes @ Narrows Center for the Arts (Fall River) – 8pm
Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan @ Spire Center for Performing Arts (Plymouth) – 8pm
True North @ Greendale’s Pub - 8:30pm
Alex Thomas @ The Cellar 14 Mill (Fitchburg) – 8:30pm
Muddy Ruckus @ Vincent’s – 9pm
Friends of Coop @ Boland’s Bar & Patio – 9pm
GTM Dubstep Night @ Husky’s Pub – 9pm
Ambient Sojourn Band @ Firefly’s BBQ (Marlboro) – 9pm
Slack @ Bolton St. Tavern (Marlboro) – 9-12pm
Jukebox Jake @ South Gardner Hotel – 9-12pm
New Hampshire
Dalton Sayball @ The Alamo (Brookline NH) – 6-9pm
Witts End Band @ Park Theatre (Jaffrey, NH) – 6pm
Let’s Sing Taylor (Taylor Swift Tribute) @ The Colonial Theatre (Keene, NH) – 7-9pm
Sean Rowe w/ Simon Gray @ Nova Arts (Keene NH) – 7pm
Kimaya Diggs w/ Helen Hummel @ Birdies (Keene, NH) -7pm
Shawn Barker’s “Man In Black” (Johnny Cash Tribute) @ Nashua Center for the Arts – 7:30
An Evening with Robbie Fulks @ The Rex Theatre (Manchester, NH) – 7:30-9:30pm
Songs of a Natural Woman (The Carol King Tribute) @ The Palace Theatre (Manchester, NH) – 7:30-9pm
Voices – Celebrating Women Together w/ Bella’s Bartok, Dog8Dog and WYN & the White Light @ Jewel Music Venue (Manchester, NH) – 8pm
Connecticut
Night Train @ The Stomping Ground (Putnam. CT) – 8pm
Fox & the Dragon @ Saw Dust Coffee House & Dessert Bar (Putnam, CT) – 8pm
Rhode Island
Matthew Roy w/ Ben Boisclair @ Cady’s Tavern (Chepachet RI) – 7-10pm
Anastasia: The Musical @ STADIUM THEATRE Performing Arts Center (Woonsocket, RI) – 7:30pm
Duke Robillard and his All-Star Band @ Chan’s (Woonsocket, RI) - 8pm
Serendipity @ the Last Resort (Smithfield, RI) – 8:30pm
Start Making Sense (Talking Heads Tribute) @ The Met (Pawtucket, RI) – 9pm
Submit your listings to: impressariomp@gmail.com
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NOW THROUGH WEDNESDAY, April 1st, 2026
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And be sure to check in at wcuw.org for our movie schedule!
SATURDAY Pt 1 ~ 0328
9 AM - 7:30 PM
WXLO Family Fest w/ Stephen George @ Solomon Pond Mall - 10am–4pm
Travis Rollo @ Wachusett Brew Yard (Worcester) – 1-4pm
Moonlight Drive @ Greater Good Imperial Brewing – 1pm
Eric & Ash @ Seven Saws Brewery & Taproom (Holden) – 1-4pm
Hit the Bus @ Hardwick Winery – 1-4pm
Pete & Steve @ Wachusett Brew Yard (Westminster) – 1-4pm
Never Say Never on the Vintner's Knoll @ Nashoba Valley Winery, Orchard & Restaurant (Bolton) – 1:30-4:30pm
Make a Wish Foundation Fundraiser @ Millbury Old Time Inn – 2-5pm
Quaboag River Blues Band @ The Stone Cow Brewery – 2-5pm
Michael Trongone @ The Simple Man Saloon & Grill – 2pm
The Ram Show @ Waterfront Mary’s (Webster) – 3-6pm
Tom Hurley @ Upside Food N Drink (Dudley) – 3pm
Jay Sully @ Medusa Brewing (Hudson) – 3:30-5:30pm
Drew Carey @ The Rock (Northbridge) – 4-7pm
John Demers @ Oakholm Brewing Company (Brookfield) – 4-7pm
Bob Moon @ Off the Rails Restaurant – 5-8pm
Stymonsters @ Vincent F Picard American Legion Post 234 (Northboro) – 5-9pm
Seth Newton @ Lost Towns Brewing (Hardwick) – 5pm
Jazzed Up Duo @ Val’s (Holden) – 5:30-8:30pm
Kathie LJ: Barside @ Sanctuary (Maynard) – 5:30pm
Sunset Lane @ Connect Restaurant (N. Brookfield) – 5:30-8:30pm
North Country Strangers @ Vincents – 6-8pm
Dave Harrington @ Wachusett Brew Yard (Worcester) – 6-9pm
Matt Davis Trio @ the Harvest Grille (Holden) – 6pm
Brumbylon @ The Mill at 185 (W. Boylston) – 6pm
Mike Kaitbenski @ Sterling Street Brewery (Clinton) – 6-9pm
Chris Principe @ Spicy Water Distillery (Millbury)- 6-9pm
Tom Hinds @ Polish American Social & Civic Corp (Uxbridge) – 6-9pm
Check It Twice @ Oxfords Casual Dining – 6-9pm
Mark Manzella @ La Miete La Mai Thai Bistro (Northboro) – 6pm
Piano Steve @ Horseshoe Pub & Restaurant (Hudson) – 6-9pm -`
Adam Payne @ Chill Kitchen & Bar (Marlboro) – 6pm
Lilly of the Valley @ Clover Road Brewing Co. (Hudson) – 6-9:30pm
Nate Martel @ Wachusett Brew Yard (Westminster) – 6-9pm
Russell Watts & Fran Brideau w/ The Atlantic Avenue Band @ Blueprint New American Bar & Grille (Westminster) – 6-9pm
Elizabeth Lorrey @ the Bull Run (Shirley) – 6-9pm
Amber Chaves @ The Gazbar Sports Grill – 6-9pm
Jazz with Edward Troxler @ Dario’s Ristorante (Fitchburg) – 6-9pm
The Remedy @ King Phillip Restaurant (Phillipston) – 6-9pm
Matt Borrello @ Baileys Bar & Grill (Townsend) – 6-9pm
Chris Principe @ The Townsend House Tavern and Restaurant – 6-9pm
Singer Songwriter Series feat. Peter Newland w/ Jason Wood, Samantha Herman, Morgan Alyse, Valerie Newman, Jake Goldstein, Josh Noone @ Workshop 13 (Ware) – 6-10pm
Minor Arcana Band @ CraftRoots Brewing (Milford) – 6-9pm
Jediah @ The Mill at French River (Webster) – 6:30pm
RioFlow @ Medusa Brewing (Hudson) – 6:30-9:30pm
Kevin Shields @ Markoh's on Main (Ayer) – 6:30-9:30pm
Muck & the Mires w/s/g Muddy Ruckus @ The WCUW Front Room - 7pm
Worcester Symphony Orchestra presents The Music of Frank Sinatra feat. Chris Jason Rossi @ Mechanics Hall – 7pm
Drain @ the Palladium – 7pm
Dirt Road Distortion @ The Wong Dynasty - 7-10pm
The Ruiners @ Dudley Gendron American Legion Post 414 (Sutton) – 7-10pm
JP Royer @ Ken's Steakhouse (Framingham) – 7-10pm
Adam Hanna @ Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers (Framingham) – 7-10pm
House Show feat. Orbiter @ 19 Carter St (Berlin) – 7-11pm
BDK @ Marconi Club (Fitchburg) – 7-10pm
Dave Harrington @ Tavern on Central (Ashburnham) – 7-10pm
Racoon Moon @ Timberyard Brewing (E. Brookfield) – 7pm
Wicked Biscuit @ Lake George Tavern (Wales) – 7pm
Bellinghammered @ Franklin Elks - 7pm
DRIFTWOOD @ The Legend’s in The DoubleTree (Milford) – 7pm
Corky Laing’s Mountain @ the Music Room Cape Cod (W. Yarmouth) – 7pm
Claflin Hill Apple Tree Arts Chamber Music Series: Wind Serenade @ Apple Tree Arts (Grafton) – 7:30 –9:30pm
Alan Goodrich & Friends @ Dirigible Brewing Co (Littleton) - 7:30-10:30pm
Dan Goldwaithe @ Saw Dust Coffee House & Dessert Bar (Sturbridge) – 7:30pm
RENT the Musical @ The Mass Arts Center (Mansfield) – 7:30
Submit your listings to: impressariomp@gmail.com
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Saturday, March 14, thru Thursday, April 16: It’s a Zoo In Here
It’s a Zoo In Here transforms the Harold Stevens Gallery into a joyful, high-spirited menagerie.
This lively invitational exhibition brings together 30 artists at all stages of their careers, working across a wide range of mediums and filling the gallery with animals that are playful and powerful, tender, wild, real and imagined.
Through painting, photography, sculpture, video, and mixed media, the exhibition celebrates the enduring and ever-evolving relationship between humans and animals.
The exhibition invites audiences of all ages to experience art that delights, surprises, and reconnects us with the animal world in fresh and meaningful ways.
Exhibiting artists: Peysa Altman, Frank Armstrong, Heather Barros, Riccardo Barros, May Bees, Scott Boilard, Matthew Burgos, Alice Dillon, Carter Ernst, Tsar Fedorsky, Amanda Gibson, Dan Gillooly, Gloria Goguen, Anne Greene, Don Hartmann, Rachel Hecker, Yoav Horesh, Terrance Kent, Steven King, Ken Little, James Maurelle, Cheryle St.Onge, Tara Sellios, Brittany Severance, Catherine Smith, Alyson Souza, Frank Tolbert, Hoang Truong, Maia Simone, and Allissa Williams. Curated by Stephen DiRado and Ann Souza.
Gallery hours: Mondays noon to 3 pm; Wednesdays 2 to 4 pm; Thursdays 1 to 3 pm; Fridays 11 am to 4 pm; or by appointment. Free to all!
Opening Reception Saturday March 14, 5 to 8 pm. In the spirit of that animal connection, the gallery is partnering with the Worcester Animal Rescue League and will collect cash and pet food donations at the Opening Reception and both ZOO Open Houses (Wednesday, April 1, and Wednesday, April 15, 5 to 7 pm).
The Harold Stevens Gallery is located inside WCUW, 910 Main Street, Worcester, MA. Parking in the Clark University lot across the street, or on the street.
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Saturday, March 28: Muck and the Mires, with Muddy Ruckus opening, at the Frontroom
This is a very rare area appearance of Muck and the Mires! Catch them right here in Worcester before they head back to Europe.
Boston’s Muck and the Mires have been described by legendary Runaways producer Kim Fowley as “a mix of the 1964 Beatles and The Ramones.” Fowley went on to produce several of the band’s releases, helping shape their signature blend of British Invasion meets high-energy punk.
The group first gained international attention when Little Steven Van Zandt crowned them the #1 Garage Rock Band in the US during his MTV Battle of the Bands. Since then, Muck and The Mires have taken their electrifying live show around the globe, with performances across the US, UK, EU, South America, Canada, Mexico, and Japan.
They’ve shared the stage with some of rock’s most iconic names, including The Sonics, The New York Dolls, Ray Davies (The Kinks), The Flamin’ Groovies, The Stooges, and even a Beatle—Pete Best.
Muck and the Mires are Muck (formerly of The Voodoo Dolls and The Queers) on vocals and guitar, Jessie Best on drums, Pedro Mire (ex–The Apehangers) on lead guitar, and bassist John Quincy Mire.
When not touring, the band continues to rack up airplay around the world. They’ve been featured multiple times on SIRIUS XM’s Underground Garage, where they’ve twice earned the coveted title of “Coolest Song in the World”—first with “I’m Your Man” and most recently with “Beat Revolution,” the title track from their seventh full-length album.
Special guest Muddy Ruckus open the show! They are an American rock duo known for their raw blend of punk blues, Americana grit, and psychedelic rock energy. With Erika Stahl on suitcase-kick drums and Ryan Flaherty running guitar through multiple amps for a full-band sound, the duo creates explosive live performances that feel larger than life. Their music has been praised for its darkly poetic lyrics, swampy grooves, and high-voltage stage presence — earning them festival slots, national tours, and a devoted underground following.
Showtime: Saturday, March 28, 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets $20 cash or Venmo at the door.
Light refreshments will be served. Or, visit Fantastic Pizza/Grub Guru next door for pizza, Indian food, and more, to eat-in or to bring back.
The WCUW Frontroom is located at 910 Main St., Worcester MA. Parking in the Clark University lot across the street, or on the street.
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NOW THROUGH WEDNESDAY, April 1st, 2026
WCUW 91 3 FM LOBE w/ The Mayor of Musictown Concert Listings
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And be sure to check in at wcuw.org for our movie schedule!
SATURDAY Pt 2 ~ 0328
8 PM Onward!
Aquanett @ Rascals – 8-11pm
Hannah Dasher @ Off the Rails Music Venue – 8pm
Gritter, Yes Chef, Tasteless Jack, Jacob Leeva @ The Hotel Vernon – 8pm
Swarm of Eyes, Fallen Monarch, Grave Wraith, Epicenter, Devlin Sydus @ Ralph’s Rock Diner – 8pm
Wicked Daughter @ The Worcester MCL – 8-11pm
Absynth Minded @ St. Charles Hotel (Millbury) – 8pm
Chris Principe @ the Town House Tavern (Grafton) - 8pm
The Verge @ Halligan’s Bar – 8pm
XS Band @ Point Breeze – 8-11pm
Whiskey Boulevard @ Samuel Slaters (Webster) – 8pm
Rockin On @ Upside Food N Drink (Dudley) – 8pm
3 Can Jam @ Valley Pub (Whitinsville) – 8pm
RIZE @ The 4's Sports Pub (Framingham) – 8-11pm
Passive Aggressive @ Natick Elks – 8pm
Disco Lemonade @ Sanctuary (Maynard) – 8pm
Carolyn Rae & the Rumors @ The Simple Man Saloon & Grill – 8pm
Danielle Nicole @ the Bull Run (Shirley) – 8pm
Victor Rosenblaum, piano @ Groton Hill Music Center – 8pm
No Alibi @ Chopsticks Leominster - 8-11:30pm
Down Daizy Band @ Gardner Eagles 747 - 8pm
Jared Moore @ Otter River Pub “The Onion” (Templeton) – 8pm
Cold Train @ Kahlua (Sturbridge) – 8-12pm
The Metal Godz @ Liz’s Tavern (Bellingham) – 8-11:30pm
Jukebox Roulette @ Bellingham VFW Post 7272 – 8pm
Scott Magill & Kate @ Italian American World War Veterans Of The U.S. Post 40 (Milford) – 8pm
Double Shot @ Pinz Entertainment (Milford) – 8-11pm
James McMurtry @ Narrows Center for the Arts (Fall River) – 8pm
Haggis X-1 @ Spire Center for Performing Arts (Plymouth) – 8pm
3 Sum Band @ Greendale’s Pub – 8:30pm
Ben Cote and Dave Mansfield @ The Cellar 14 Mill (Fitchburg) – 8:30pm
Bitterhearts @ Brothers Tavern (Milford) - 8:30pm-12:30am
Blue Ribbons @ Vincents – 9pm
Stefan Couture @ Boland’s Bar & Patio – 9pm
Thee Fabulous Dinosaurs @ Partners Pub (Fitchburg) – 9pm
Sonic Union @ Bolton St. Tavern (Marlboro) – 9-12pm
Soul Function @ Firefly’s BBQ (Marlboro) - 9-11pm
Monster Groove @ Morse Tavern (Natick) – 9-12pm
New Hampshire
Songs of a Natural Woman (The Carol King Tribute) @ The Palace Theatre (Manchester, NH) – 2-4:30pm & 7:30-10pm
Eve Pierce @ Park Theatre (Jaffrey, NH) – 6pm
Bella Perrotta @ The Alamo (Brookline NH) – 6-9pm
Hollow Path (6:30-7pm), Okami (7:20-7:50pm), Edjinn (8:10-8:40pm), Rose Lane (9-9:30pm), Erase Me (9:50-10:20pm), Stand Abandoned (10:40pm-Close) @ Jewel Music Venue (Manchester, NH) – 6pm
Bridgerton Dinner Party w/ Yaeko Miranda String Quartet @ Labelle Winery (Amherst, NH) - 6:30-9pm
Rust Never Sleeps (the Music of BOB DYLAN and NEIL YOUNG) @ The Rex Theatre (Manchester, NH) – 7:30-9:30pm
Another Tequila Sunrise (Eagles tribute @ The Colonial Theatre (Keene, NH) – 7:30-10pm
Evil Empire ( Rage Against the Machine Tribute) & Lounge Fly (Stone Temple Pilots Tribute) @ the Tupelo Music Hall (Derry NH) – 8pm
Connecticut
Adelaide Fay @ The Stomping Ground (Putnam, CT) – 1-4pm
Fox & The Dragon @ Triple Raven Brewing (Danielson, CT) - 3-6pm
John Rogers @ Saw Dust Coffee House & Dessert Bar (Putnam, CT) – 8pm
The Willie J Laws Band @ The Stomping Ground (Putnam, CT) – 8-12pm
Rhode Island
Anastasia: The Musical @ STADIUM THEATRE Performing Arts Center (Woonsocket RI) - 2pm & 7:30pm
The Earthmen @ Cady’s Tavern (Chepachet, RI) – 8pm
Brass Attack @ Chan’s (Woonsocket, RI) – 8pm
Steve Smith & the Nakeds @ Hill's Tavern (Chepachet, RI) – 8pm
World Premier @ the Last Resort (Smithfield, RI) – 8:30pm
The DMB Project (Dave Matthews Tribute) @ The Met (Pawtucket, RI) – 9pm
Submit your listings to: impressariomp@gmail.com
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Sunday, March 29: “Raqs at the Radio Station” at the Frontroom
Aamid and Baseema are proud to present “Raqs at the Radio Station”.
This special showcase will feature dancers from all around New England performing MENAHT (Middle Eastern, North African, Hellenic and Turkish) influenced dance styles, aka Belly Dance.
Come and enjoy the artistry of this amazing group of performers, including Sandra, Irit, Khalida, Erzulie, Crystal, Ameena, Chad and more!
Showtime: Sunday, March 29, 4 pm. Doors open at 3:30. Tickets $15 cash or Venmo at the door.
The WCUW Frontroom is located at 910 Main St., Worcester MA. Parking in the Clark University lot across the street, or on the street.
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NOW THROUGH WEDNESDAY,
April 1st, 2026
WCUW 91.3 FM LOBE w/ The Mayor of Musictown Concert Listings
The most thorough Event Calendar in Central MA! And be sure to check in at wcuw.org for our movie schedule!
SUNDAY ~ 0329
Jazz Brunch with Edward Troxler @ Paupers Pantry (Fitchburg) – 9am-2pm
Sunday Jazz Brunch @ Moon Hill Brewing at the Gardner Ale House – 9am-3pm
Acoustic Sunday Brunch w/ Spooner Well (12-3pm) @ Timberyard Brewing (E. Brookfield) – 11am-5pm
Jae Mannion @ Brothers Tavern (Milford) - 12-3pm
Nate Ramos @ Wachusett Brew Yard (Worcester) – 1-4pm
Mass-Conn Fusion Jazz @ Hardwick Winery – 1-4pm
Tim & Jim @ Wachusett Brew Yard (Westminster) – 1-4pm
Joe Compagna & Friends @ Dirigible Brewing Co (Littleton) – 1-4pm
Elizabeth Lorrey on the Vintner's Knoll @ Nashoba Valley Winery, Orchard &n Restaurant (Bolton) – 1:30-4:30pm
Niall Connolly with Friends @ Boland’s Bar & Patio – 2pm
Bob Moon @ St. Charles Hotel (Millbury) – 2pm
Alex Cohen @ Seven Saws Brewery & Taproom (Holden) – 2-5pm
Secret Sage @ The Stone Cow Brewery – 2-5pm
Jacqueline Burns @ Thirsty Robot Brewing (Fitchburg) – 2-5pm
John Gauvin @ Oakholm Brewing Company (Brookfield) – 2pm
Fox & the Dragon @ the Altruist Brewing Company - 2pm
RENT the Musical @ The Mass Arts Center (Mansfield) – 2pm
Bloody Sunday w/ Jody Ryan @ Vincents – 3-6pm
Acoustic Blues Jam w/ Charles Ketter & Dan Hunt @ Husky’s Pub- 3pm
Worcester Youth Orchestras Masterwork Concert: Bruckner’s Te Dium @ Mechanics Hall – 3-5pm
North County Strangers @ Lost Towns Brewing (Hardwick) – 3-5pm
"Raqs at the Radio Station" (Belly Dance Show) @ The WCUW Front Room - 4pm
The BrumbleTones @ B Mans 140 Tavern – 4-8pm
Sound Bites Open Mic hosted by Franco O’Malley feat. Genre Swaps & Mash Ups feat. Sean Daly @ Red Apple Farm Brew Barn & Cidery (Phillipston) – 4-7pm
Dennis Brennan Trio feat. Jim Haggerty & Lyle Brewer @ Sanctuary (Maynard) – 4pm
Alex Fradkin @ Brothers Tavern (Milford) - 4-7pm Candlelight Concert III presents pianist Lenny Williams, vocalist Niav Maher w/s/g Donna Byrne, Marshall Wood & Gabriel Jonas @ Spire Center for Performing Arts (Plymouth) – 4pm
Jazzy Sunday w/ The Phillis Fallon Trio @ Kawaii Sushi Asian Fusion (Medway) – 5-8pm
Travis Rollo @ Baileys Bar & Grill (Townsend) – 5:30-8:30pm
Mike G’s Sunday Jam feat. Elisha and Jim Clinksdale @ Greendale’s Pub – 6:30-10:30pm
Big Jon Short @ Vincents – 7-10pm
An Evening with Dionne Warwick @ Groton Hill Music Center – 7pm
The Cold Stares @ the Music Room Cape Cod (W. Yarmouth) – 7pm
Emperor @ the Palladium – 7:30pm
the Outlaws @ the Bull Run (Shirley) – 7:30pm
Tom Rush @ Sanctuary (Maynard – 7:30pm
New Hampshire
Celtic Angels Ireland w/ the Trinity Band Ensemble of Dublin & Celtic Knights Dancers @ The Palace Theatre (Manchester, NH) – 2-4pm
Peterborough Folk Music presents Della Mae @ Park Theatre (Jaffrey, NH) – 4pm
Jodee Frawlee @ The Alamo (Brookline NH) – 5-8pm
Connecticut
The Attractors @ The Stomping Ground (Putnam, CT) – 1-4pm
Open Mic @ The Stomping Ground (Putnam, CT) – 7pm
Rhode Island
Anastasia: The Musical @ STADIUM THEATRE Performing Arts Center (Woonsocket RI) - 2pm
Roadhouse Blues @ Cady’s Tavern (Chepachet, RI) – 3pm
Spring Fling with Elvis feat. Robert Black @ Hill’s Tavern & Grill (Chepachet RI) – 3-5pm
Submit your listings to: impressariomp@gmail.com
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Curator of The music & the package, the aural & the visual.
Hear Larry on Crosstracks every other Tuesday morning from 6 to 9 AM over WCUW 91.3 FM ~ www.wcuw.org/listen
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NOW THROUGH WEDNESDAY, April 1st 2026
WCUW 91 3 FM LOBE w/ The Mayor of Musictown Concert Listings
The most thorough Event Calendar in Central MA!
And be sure to check in at wcuw.org for our movie schedule!
MONDAY ~ 0330
Social Singing with Music Includes @ 19 Carter St (Berlin) – 4:30pm
Blue Monday feat. Racky Thomas Band @ Moon Hill Brewing & the Gardner Ale House – 6:30-8:30pm
Submit your listings to: impressariomp@gmail.com
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Located in Beirut, Lebanon, Hayek Hospital (built in 1972) became the "world's first vegan hospital" when (on March 1, 2021), Hayek Hospital removed animal products from their kitchen, menus and the facility (ex., blankets & furniture). On March 31st, Vegan Nation features Georges Hayek, owner and manager. (Art by Lynda Bell)
Hayek Hospital – Medical company
Vegan Nation with Marlene Narrow
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Tania Romero, host of
"La Voz Latina de Worcester" at WCUW 91.3,
is among Worcester Magazine's Women Making History 2026 edition, focusing on leaders in the region's news and entertainment media.
Click here - (3) Facebook
Staff Photo: Allan Jung/Worcester Telegram & Gazette
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NOW THROUGH WEDNESDAY, April 1st, 2026
WCUW 91 3 FM LOBE w/ The Mayor of Musictown Concert Listings
The most thorough Event Calendar in Central MA!
And be sure to check in at wcuw.org for our movie schedule!
Tuesday ~ 0331
Community Drum Circles w/Jean -Sebastian Duvilaire & Sha-Asia Medina @ Village Worcester – 5-7pm
Tina Castle: Barside @ Sanctuary (Maynard) - 5:30pm
Steve Mac’s Open Mic @ Revival 122 ( (Whitinsville) – 6pm
Open Mic hosted by Joe Cicero @ The Mill at the French River (Webster) – 6-9pm
Open Mic Night hosted by Santino Proietti @ The Gazbar Sports Grill - 6-9pm
Sound Bites Tuesday Night Showcase w/ Ryaan Whitaker, Serena Mat Kilsmith, Jacob Dow @ Sawa Asian Cuisine and Lounge – 6:30-9:30pm
Open Mic with Mike Silvia @ Point Breeze – 7-10pm
Irish Music Listening Session @ Shutesbury Athletic Club – 7pm
Open Mic @ Boland’s Bar & Patio – 8pm
Boogie Chillin’ @ Vincent’s – 8-11pm
Taco Stu’s Day with Stu on the piano @ Husky’s Pub – 8pm
Ramble On Rose @ Sanctuary (Maynard) – 8-11pm
Connecticut
Brandon Maciolek @ The Stomping Ground (Putnam, CT) – 7-10pm
Submit your listings to: impressariomp@gmail.com
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~WCUW ~ Music ~ Art ~ Film
91.3 fm ~ WCUW.org/listen
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NOW THROUGH WEDNESDAY, April 1st, 2026
WCUW 91 3 FM LOBE w/ The Mayor of Musictown Concert Listings
The most thorough Event Calendar in Central MA!
And be sure to check in at wcuw.org for our movie schedule
Wednesday ~ 0401
The Half Wits @ Revival 122 ( (Whitinsville) – 5-8pm
Wednesday Irish Folk & Americana Session feat. Jon Bonner @ The Boulder (Fitchburg) – 6-10pm
Jazz with Edward Troxler @ Dario’s Ristorante (Fitchburg) – 6-9pm
Acoustic Wednesdays w/ Jodee Frawlee @ Moon Hill Brewery & the Gardner Ale House – 6pm
Open Mic Night hosted by Mike Melendez @ the Altruist Brewing Company (Sturbridge) – 6pm
Ripple Effect Wednesday Ramble @ the St. Charles Hotel (Millbury) – 6:30-10:30pm
Loose Your Blues w/ Lights Out Blues Band @ the Bull Run (Shirley) – 6:30-9:30pm
Open Mic Night @ Husky’s Pub – 7pm
Song Writers in the Woo with Sarah French @ The Hotel Vernon - 7pm
the SPACE JAM (an open jam) hosted by Brandon Sunshine Esteves @ The Electric Haze – 7-11pm
Open Mic hosted by Acoustic Jamz @ Upside Food N Drink (Dudley) – 7pm
Sound Bites Open Mic hosted by Franco & Jess @ Otter River Pub “The Onion” (Templeton) – 7pm
Scotty Babineau @ Tavern on Central (Ashburnham) – 7-10pm
Irish Session with The Groton Session @ 19 Carter St (Berlin) - 7-9:30pm
Open Mic @ TDs Pub (Milford) - 7-10pm
Open Mic Wednesday @ Liz's Tavern (Bellingham) - 7-11pm
Wednesday Residency Series w/ Auntie Trainwreck @ Greendale’s Pub - 7:30pm
Alash: Barside @ Sanctuary (Maynard) – 7:30pm
Wednesday Sessions w/ The Rangemasters (Cliff Goodwin, Mike Lynch, Jeremy Moses Curtis & Duncan Arsenault) @ Vincent’s – 8-11pm
Dysmorphia, Blood Tithe, Gloomlurker, Perfect Suffering @ Ralph’s Rock Diner – 8pm
Wednesday Night Blues (and Classic Rock) Jam @ Owen O’Leary’s (Southboro) - 8-11pm upstairs
New Hampshire
Space Wizard w/ Slang Dogs, Rinonow, She-Wolf, Swamp Wizard @ Jewel Music Venue (Manchester, NH) – 7pm
Rhode Island
Open Mic hosted by Jesse & Chris @ Hill’s Tavern (Chepachet, RI) – 8-11pm
Submit your listings to: impressariomp@gmail.com
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Saturday, March 28: Muck and the Mires, with Muddy Ruckus opening, at the Frontroom
This is a very rare area appearance of Muck and the Mires! Catch them right here in Worcester before they head back to Europe.
Boston’s Muck and the Mires have been described by legendary Runaways producer Kim Fowley as “a mix of the 1964 Beatles and The Ramones.” Fowley went on to produce several of the band’s releases, helping shape their signature blend of British Invasion meets high-energy punk.
The group first gained international attention when Little Steven Van Zandt crowned them the #1 Garage Rock Band in the US during his MTV Battle of the Bands. Since then, Muck and The Mires have taken their electrifying live show around the globe, with performances across the US, UK, EU, South America, Canada, Mexico, and Japan.
They’ve shared the stage with some of rock’s most iconic names, including The Sonics, The New York Dolls, Ray Davies (The Kinks), The Flamin’ Groovies, The Stooges, and even a Beatle—Pete Best.
Muck and the Mires are Muck (formerly of The Voodoo Dolls and The Queers) on vocals and guitar, Jessie Best on drums, Pedro Mire (ex–The Apehangers) on lead guitar, and bassist John Quincy Mire.
When not touring, the band continues to rack up airplay around the world. They’ve been featured multiple times on SIRIUS XM’s Underground Garage, where they’ve twice earned the coveted title of “Coolest Song in the World”—first with “I’m Your Man” and most recently with “Beat Revolution,” the title track from their seventh full-length album.
Special guest Muddy Ruckus open the show! They are an American rock duo known for their raw blend of punk blues, Americana grit, and psychedelic rock energy. With Erika Stahl on suitcase-kick drums and Ryan Flaherty running guitar through multiple amps for a full-band sound, the duo creates explosive live performances that feel larger than life. Their music has been praised for its darkly poetic lyrics, swampy grooves, and high-voltage stage presence — earning them festival slots, national tours, and a devoted underground following.
Showtime: Saturday, March 28, 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets $20 cash or Venmo at the door.
Light refreshments will be served. Or, visit Fantastic Pizza/Grub Guru next door for pizza, Indian food, and more, to eat-in or to bring back.
The WCUW Frontroom is located at 910 Main St., Worcester MA. Parking in the Clark University lot across the street, or on the street.
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