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December 19, 2018-January 2, 2019
Worcester Windows Winter Exhibit

  
WORCESTER ARTISTS FEATURED AT CITY HALL
 
The exhibition, showcasing artists at Worcester City Hall Gallery,   displays a variety of prints and visual pieces. The show titled, Spring into Winter, features seasoned artists and artists as young as 18 years old!  
Worcester Windows is a  community gallery program which uses buildings throughout downtown Worcester as exhibit space to enhance the City's downtown and to provide display opportunities for local emerging and established artists.  
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December 19, 2018-February 1, 2019
Worcester Art Museum

     
Brick by Brick: A Community Castle Exhibition! 
Checkout this showcase of plastic-brick castles made by artists and LEGO enthusiasts. This community exhibition will display broad artistic interpretations of the beloved material.  
   
        
 
December 19, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. 
Salisbury Mansion 

 
Salisbury Mansion Associates Candlelight Celebration
Come celebrate the season by the glow of candlelight with light refreshments and merriment. Enjoy the magnificent building and piece of Worcester history.  



 
December 23, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
All Saints Church

Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Christmas readings alternate with favorite hymns and carols as the Choirs of All Saints lead one of the season's most popular atmospheric services. A gala reception with seasonal treats will be held after the service.
 
December 29, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
Tatnuck Branch-Worcester Public Library

Princess Ariel 

Enjoy an enchanting visit from Princess Ariel as she tells a story, sings songs, and meets with each individual child. Don't forget to bring a camera to capture the magical moment! All ages are welcome.  
   
  
 
December 31, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
EcoTarium

Noon Years Eve 2018

Celebrate the New Year with loved ones at the EcoTarium. The family-friendly countdown begins at noon. Toast to resolutions, make 2018 time capsules, and take part in educational "Stories & Stem" programs. 
     
  
 
December 31, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.
Joseph & Jordan Shapiro Concert Hall

Joy of Music Youth Orchestra Concert

The Joy of Music Youth Orchestra (JYO) is a vibrant youth orchestra of high school students from all over Central Massachusetts who rehearse at Joy of Music, Worcester's Community Music School.  This outstanding orchestra will be performing  Mozart's Overture from the Magic Flute, Danse Macabre by Saint-Saens and Beethoven's Symphony No. 7.
 

 
December 31, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
Mechanics Hall

Die Fledermaus  

Ring in the New Year with Johann Strauss's effervescent and delightful operetta, Die Fledermaus. This beloved farce will waltz right into your heart. The performance, sung in English, will include piano accompaniment. 
  
  
 
January 1, 2019 at 9:30 a.m.
Broad Meadow Brook

Hike into the New Year for Families 
Hike or snowshoe the sanctuary, looking for tracks and signs of wildlife along the trails. Warm up with hot cocoa and coffee after the 3 mile hike.  
  

 
January 2, 2019-January 6, 2019
Hanover Theatre

Finding Neverland 

Enjoy the heartwarming story behind one of the world's most beloved characters, Peter Pan. This enchanting theatrical event will take you to Neverland, where nothing is impossible and the wonder of childhood lasts forever. 
  
  

Ice Skating on the Worcester Common Oval!

A 12,000-SQUARE-FOOT ICE SKATING RINK IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN

The rink, aptly named the Worcester Common Oval and located directly behind Worcester City Hall at 455 Main Street, is professionally managed by SMG, the DCU Center's talented management team. The 12,000-square-foot rink, which is 4,000 square feet larger than the size of the Rink at Rockefeller Center, is complete with amenities such as piped-in music, skate rentals, concessions, holiday lights and more, making it a fun and affordable family-friendly activity.
THE WORCESTER POPUP

The  Worcester PopUP is your new space for workshops, community events, performances and opportunities to share and sell locally made creative work. If you are an artist, creative entrepreneur, organization or community member seeking creative space to share your vision, come visit us to learn more.
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