Organizers of Art in the Park 2009 will be honored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council with a Gold Star Award. This award recognizes outstanding cultural programs which are funded by local cultural councils in Massachusetts. Art in the Park is an exhibition of sculptures created by New England sculptors, and displayed in Elm Park, Worcester.
The Dark World Gallery will hold the opening of their latest art show “Two Cents – The Art of E” on January 9th from 7:00 – 10PM. The Dark World Gallery is located at 179 Grafton Street, within the confines of the Out of the Dark Tatoo shop. The gallery, opened this past year, has shown work from a variety of eclectic artists working a variety of mediums.
Join our facebook group and tag yourself on our Map of Worcester and you could win $1 for every person that tags themselves (up to $200). You win cold hard cash. The winner will be drawn on December 20th… perfect timing for a little Holiday shopping bailout!!
On Sunday December 6, 2009, noon – 5pm, visit Union Station for premiere holiday arts event with over 120 artists and crafters, food and more, just in time for all your holiday festivities! Hosted at historical Union Station, Worcester’s rennovated train station boasting soaring ceilings and marble floors.
Newly added, the Marketplace area features over 35 additional artists on the 2nd floor balcony overlooking the Grand Hall! Visit the official web site for more information.
Can’t make it on Sunday? Be certain to check out Union Station at some point if you haven’t been recently—Luciano’s Cotton Club is a fantastic bar and restaurant with the old world feel. And with parking available in the garage attached to Union Station, there is no need to worry about parking.
Master Illusionist Lyn Dillies has mesmerized audiences of all ages throughout the US and Canada for over two decades. This Sunday, November 22, the 2009 Merlin Award as America’s Premier Female Illusionist brings her latest, and most exciting show to the Hanover Theatre for Performing Arts. The new show, Illusionaire, dazzles audiences with alluring performances that feature some of the most amazing illusions being performed today. Tickets range from $25 – $30.
Anyone that has been following WorcesterScene.com’s posts will know that we are fans of the Worcester Art Museum’s Third Thursday series. This year’s line-up is no exception as each month has brought some great aspects together: art, tastings (from wine to whiskey, and from coffee to chocolates), and local musicians. It is the perfect opportunity to get out into an environment rich in culture and meet some interesting new people! This month will certainly not be a month to miss. November’s Third Thursday has Jerome Cloche as the invited guest to share his fascination of absinthe, recently legalized for consumption in the United States. Absinthe has inspired artists and writers during the Belle Époque era, including Vincent van Gogh, Édouard Manet, Paul Verlaine, Ernest Hemingway, Oscar Wilde, and Mark Twain. Guests will also tour artwork from the Belle Époque and enjoy a poetry reading. This is a 21+ event. Cost is free to members, $10 for nonmembers.
Thursday, November 19, 5:30pm – 8pm
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
at Mechanics Hall
Performance at 8PM and Free Pre-Concert Talk at 7PM
Like all genres of music, some classical music is spectacular, glorious, instills emotion, while some may not be so easy on the ears or can put one to sleep. Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto #2, a/k/a the “Rach 2nd” undoubtedly falls within the former category. While many may THINK they don’t like classical music they may be surprised! Join the historic Mechanics Hall on Wednesday, November 11th at 8PM, where Yuja Wang will be performing the Rach 2nd. Ms. Wang is a rising star in the classical music world and the Rach 2nd is considered one of the most beautiful works ever written for piano and orchestra. Please contact (jsmith@bowditch.com) or the box office if interested in attending.
Official Release:
Called “the best in the Far East”, The Shanghai Symphony Orchestra is the earliest and best known ensemble of its kind in Asia. Formed in 1879 as The Shanghai Public Band, and developing into an orchestra in 1907 The Shanghai Symphony promoted Western music and introduced the first Chinese orchestral works to Asian audiences. As well as works of Mussorsky and Rachmaninoff, don’t miss the spectacular Concerto in the second portion of this performance.
Yuja Wang has firmly established herself as one of the most significant pianists of her generation, debuting with the New York Philharmonic and the Chicago, Houston and San Francisco Symphonies to critical acclaim.
TICKETS: $46, $43, STUDENTS $20/RUSH SEATS $15 AT DOOR WITH ID
Sleep Alive filmed their music video, Put It On My Tab, at Union Station in Worcester.
Worcester has had some great claim to fame in the music scene—both mainstream and underground—over the past century. With some great music venues like Lucky Dog, Tammany Hall, and Palladium we’ve seen some great bands come to Worcester and ignite the stage. The music video below, found by our friends at Worcesterite.com and featured on WorcesterScene.com’s Main Stage for November, is a great use of Worcester’s iconic Union Station (home to Luciano’s) combining it with Worcester’s talent—both musically and cinematographically.
Join your friends at Dzian Gallery for a ladies night with some great local vendors, cash bar, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. For anyone that is looking for a NYC styled art gallery and great social event, be certain to bring a friend and head to the Dzian Gallery.
Local vendors include: Top Shop, Serra May Plourde, Arbonne, Amethyst Point, Skin Spa, Porro’s at the Square, and GoBare!
Thursday, October 22nd
7:00pm-10:00pm (Free Admission)
Third Thursday’s @ WAM: Music, Tastings & Art
Enjoy eclectic live music, fine worldly tastings and world class art during Third Thursday’s @ WAM. Plus guided tours, great company and conversation, and a cash bar!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
5:30 PM-8:00 PM
Enjoy music, tastings and art during Third Thursday’s @ WAM. In September hear The DB Trio with 70’s style soul jazz. Also, at 6pm enjoy a lecture and discussion on The Artist Process and Public Art, with sculptor and teacher Andy Moerlein with an optional visit through the exhibition Rona Pondick: The Metamorphosis of an Object at 7pm.
