Where Will You WOO? - Week of June 15, 2017
Thursday, June 15, 2017
GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team
Where will you WOO during the week of June 15?
Thursday, June 15
Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
7:30 PM-10:00 PM
Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
This summer, Brian Clowdus, acclaimed director of the sold-out The Sleepy Hollow Experience, joins forces with Old Sturbridge Village to bring Mark Twains timeless tale of Huckleberry Finn to the shores of the Quinebaug River in this epic outdoor musical production.
The Tony Award-winning musical Big River will sweep audiences down the mighty Mississippi as the irrepressible Huck Finn helps his friend Jim, a runaway slave, escape to freedom at the mouth of the Ohio River. Their adventures along the way are hilarious, suspenseful and heartwarming, bringing to life your favorite characters from the novel, The Widow Douglas and her stern sister, Miss Watson; the uproarious King and Duke, who may or may not be as harmless as they seem; Huck's partner in crime, Tom Sawyer, and their rowdy gang of pals; Huck's drunken father, the sinister Pap Finn; the lovely Mary Jane Wilkes and her trusting family.
Propelled by an award-winning score from Roger Miller, the king of country music, this jaunty journey provides a brilliantly theatrical celebration of pure Americana.
Big River is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals.
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Friday, June 16
Veterans Inc. 12th Annual Stand Down
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Veterans Inc.
69 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605
FREE FOR VETERANS
Friday, June 16th, 2017 - 9AM to 4PM
69 Grove St. Worcester, MA 01605
Open to homeless and in-need veterans & their families
Bring DD-214 or VA card as proof of veterans status
FREE ITEMS
CLOTHING
FOOD
REFRESHMENTS
HAIRCUTS
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
AND MUCH MORE!
FREE SERVICES
CAREER FAIR
COUNSELING & SUBSTANCE ABUSE REFERRALS
EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
HEALTH & WELLNESS SERVICES
HOUSING RESOURCES
LEGAL SERVICES
To sponsor the 2017 event,
please contact (508) 791-1213 ext. 1162 or events@veteransinc.org
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Saturday, June 17
Learn to Use the Potter's Wheel
1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Worcester Center for Crafts
Wheelthrowing Studio
25 Sagamore Road
Worcester, MA 01605
Use the potter's wheel to throw pots, and bowls, and have fun while learning. You will be taught the basics of throwing, practice on the wheel under the instructor's guidance, and decorate and fire your successful "first works". *Limited to 10 students
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Sunday, June 18
Sunday Afternoon Tour
2:00 PM-3:30 PM
Tower Hill Botanic Garden
11 French Drive
Boylston, MA 01505
Meet at the Master Plan in the Morgan Reception Gateway.
Enjoy a guided tour of this magnificent garden, with seasonal highlights such as blooming of the Spring Gardens. Learn about the history of the Worcester County Horticultural Society that owns and operates Tower Hill Botanic Garden and about the Gardens future goals.
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Monday, June 19
STICKWORK: Just Off the Beaten Track
9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Arts Transcending Borders at College of the Holy Cross
Linden Lane Lawn (Main Campus Entrance)
1 College St.
Worcester, MA 01610
In September 2016, Arts Transcending Borders (ATB), in association with the Cantor Art Gallery, Environmental Studies Program and the Department of Visual Arts, hosted environmental artist Patrick Dougherty as Fall 16 artist-in-residence at the College of the Holy Cross. For the past 30 years, Dougherty has combined elemental building techniques and a deep knowledge of nature to create his organic sculptures. As part of his residency, Dougherty created "Just Off the Beaten Track" with the help of over three hundred volunteers on the lawn by Linden Lane.
Norway maple and gray birch trees used in this installation were sourced responsibly from areas designated for clearing to create wildlife openings at Crow Hill and Cascades West conservation sites managed by the Greater Worcester Land Trust.
Arts Transcending Borders is supported by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
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Tuesday, June 20
Introduction to Finding Grants
1:00 PM-2:30 PM
Worcester Public Library
3rd Floor Computer Lab
3 Salem Square
Worcester, MA 01608
There are many considerations to be made when seeking funding to support your non-profit organization. This workshop will provide an overview of the grant seeking process as outlined by the Foundation Center and will provide a look at how to use the Foundation Directory online database.
Register online at mywpl.org or call 508-799-1655 ext. 3 for more information.
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Wednesday, June 21
Make Music Day Worcester
10:00 AM-8:00 PM
Worcester Common Oval
455 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
Make Music Day is an annual free, outdoor day of music held on the summer solstice, June 21.
Completely different from a typical music festival, Make Music Day is open to anyone who wants to take part. Every kind of musician young and old, amateur and professional, of every musical persuasion will perform in city parks and other venues all over Worcester to share their music with friends, neighbors, and strangers. Interactive programs, music lessons, and jam sessions will also be held to allow even the novice to participate in making music. All of it is free and open to the public.
Make Music Worcester invites all members of the Worcester community to join in the celebration of live music by performing, hosting musical acts, and attending the free concerts and programs. Please check out our website and sign up to perform on June 21.
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Sipping Del's Lemonade on a Hot Day
While you can probably find Del's Lemonade somewhere during any month of the year, drinking it in the winter is just not the same as when it is a hot day in the midst of summer.
As summer approaches, be sure to locate our nearest Del's Lemonade stand.
PHOTO: Krista Guenin/Flickr Commons
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Waterfire
Providence, RI
Waterfire is back for the summer and it's an event and experience that must be had.
As GoLocalProv reported, WaterFire will begin the 2019 season with a basin lighting on Thursday, May 23 or the National Association of State Treasurers Treasury Management Training Symposium and the first full lighting of the season will be Saturday, June 22.
Waterfire is Providence's signature event bringing in people from all over New England and the country to see it.
A great night out for families and couples alike.
PHOTO: Waterfire
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Visiting Southwick Zoo
Mendon, Ma
Can't wait to get back to the zoo and visit the animals at Southwick Zoo.
Be sure to check out the giraffes.
The Zoo is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Click here for more information.
PHOTO: Southwick Zoo website
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Taking a Cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee aboard the M/S Mount Washington
New Hampshire
Lake Winnipesaukee offers some of the best scenery in all of New England and there is no better place to see it from then the M/S Mount Washington.
Click here for more information.
PHOTO: Winnipesaukee.com
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The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival
Burlington, Vermont
The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival takes place from May 31 to June 19 in downtown Burlington, Vermont.
This 10 day celebration features four stages with free live music from Patti Labelle, Tank and the Bangas and more.
The festival also will feature local food and much more.
For more information, click here.
PHOTO: kingkongphoto/Wikipedia
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Walking Along Narragansett Beach
Narragansett, RI
Look forward to taking a stroll all the way from chair six to chair one as the waves crash along the shore.
Keep an eye out for sea glass as Narrow River or The Towers come into view.
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Taking a Cruise on a Windjammer
Maine
Head to Maine and sleep aboard a National Landmark, the Maine Windjammer Fleet.
Go on a three, four or six-day cruise and get closer than ever before to wildlife like whales, eagles, and porpoises while you see some of the best coastal scenery that North America has to offer.
Click here for more information.
PHOTO: Maine Windjammer Association
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PVDFest
Providence, RI
After another successful festival last year, PVDFest returns to Providence for the fourth year and will take place from June 6 to June 9.
The festival will bring in art, music, performances and more from all over the United States and the world for the free outdoor festival.
Click here for more information.
PHOTO: PVDFest
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Catching a Worcester Bravehearts Game
Worcester, Ma
Year after year, the Worcester Bravehearts are one of the best baseball teams in New England.
They bring in some of the best college talent from across the region to compete for the Futures League Championship.
Don't miss a game.
Click here for more information.
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Newport Folk Festival
Newport, RI
The Newport Folk Festival is set to be held from July 26-28 and will feature bands such as Sheryl Crow, Hozier and more.
Don't miss out on one of the biggest concert events of the summer.
Click here for more info
PHOTO: Newport Folk Festival
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Visiting Cape Playhouse Theatre
Cape Cod
Taking a ride to Cape Cod and visit the oldest summer theatre in the country, Cape Playhouse. Cape Playhouse was first opened in 1927 by Raymond Moore.
The theatre has been home to some of the biggest stars to ever grace a stage like Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart amongst others.
It opens for the summer on June 12 with "The Importance of Being Earnest."
Click here for more information
PHOTO: Cape Playhouse website
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Participating in the Worcester World Cup 2019
Worcester, MA
The 2019 Worcester World Cup is set to take place from Friday, August 19 to Sunday, August 11.
The Worcester World Cup is more than a soccer tournament. It's a celebration of Worcester and a safe, friendly family event that people look forward to all year.
Click here for more information
PHOTO: Worcester World Cup event page
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Newport Jazz Festival
Newport, RI
The 2019 festival is set to take place from Friday, August 2 to Sunday, August 4.
The festival will show off over 50 individual jazz ensembles on four stages including performances at the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Fort Adams State Park.
Click here for more information
PHOTO: Newport Jazz Festival
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Seeing a Movie at the Rustic Drive-In
North Smithfield
Look forward to Calling up your friends, pack a picnic, and sit in your car as feature films are projected on giant outdoor screens.
The audio plays right through your radio, so be sure to turn the volume up high as you snack on your candy and popcorn.
Click here for more information
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Zip Lining in the Berkshires
Looking for something new and exciting? Head to the Berkshires and get yourself on a zip line, maybe even do a canopy tour.
There are three different tour options, starting with the base area tour which lasts an hour or the Moutain Top or Valley Jump tour which takes three hours. Both of those are sure to shoot some adrenaline into your day.
Click here for more information
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Eating a Clam Cake From Flo’s
Portsmouth, Middletown
Be excited about heading to Flo's and taking a bite of a Flo’s clam cake and you’ll understand why they’ve been around since 1936.
Dip it in a side of tartar sauce or enjoy as is.
Click here for more information
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Boston Calling
Boston, Ma
Boston Calling, the first New England music festival of the season kicks off in downtown Boston on the weekend of May 24 to the 27.
The festival features a performance from Twenty One Pilots and much more.
Click here for more information
PHOTO: Adam Elmakias/Wikipedia
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Vermont Summer Festival
Manchester, Vermont
The Vermont Summer celebration features everything from horses to shopping at onsite boutiques and plenty of places for food and drinks.
The celebration takes place from July 2 through August 11.
Click here for more information
PHOTO: Vermont Summer Festival website
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Playing Golf at Harbor Lights
Warwick, RI
Harbor Lights in Warwick offers golfers a great place to tee it up this summer.
Not to mention the amazing scenery and the great food at the Par + Tackle restaurant.
Click here for more information
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RI International Film Festival
The Rhode Island International Film Festival will celebrate their 35th anniversary beginning on August 7 and going through August 12.
The Festival features the best local films made with some of the best local talent.
Click here for more information
Where will you WOO during the week of June 15?
