Tag: 2010
Worcester Holiday Pops at Mechanics Hall
This weekend my husband and I are going to the Holiday Pops Concert this weekend at Worcester’s renowned Mechanics Hall. This will be my first time so I am very excited not only to attend the concert but to visit Mechanics Hall. There is something about old, classical buildings that have always attracted me. It […]
Worcester Common Lights Will Shine Tonight
The annual Worcester Festival of Lights takes place this evening at Worcester Common. No the picture isn’t one from Worcester Common, I hope to get one this year. The picture does show a tree lighting event that has been a tradition throughout the United States as a symbol of the Holiday Season. The Worcester Tree […]
Second Annual Worcester Restaurant Week
As promised last year Worcester’s Restaurant Week looks as though it is set to be an annual event. This year’s second annual Worcester Restaurant Week kicked off yesterday and is set to finish up on August 15th, 2010. Like many restaurant “week” events Worcester’s actually lasts for 2 weeks. There are many benefits of having […]
Worcester Common Free Summer Concerts Return
There are still 5 free summer concerts left in 2010 on the Worcester Common. I almost missed this but was thrilled to see that it is back for a second year. This year the free Out to Lunch concert series will have more food offerings from local restaurants though you can still bring your own […]
Old Sturbridge Village Sheep Shearing Weekend
When you think of Memorial Day weekend you don’t think of Sheep Shearing but you do think of Family Fun. Old Sturbridge Village is holding it’s 2010 Wool Days event this Saturday May 29th through Monday May 31st. The Memorial Day Weekend forecast currently looks pretty nice with temperatures in the 80’s and mostly sunny. […]
Don’t Miss Dinosaurs at Worcester’s DCU Center
When you think of “Arena Spectacular” do you think of dinosaurs? I admit it I think of Monster Jam Truck type of events. Walking with the Dinosaurs surprisingly is not new though it may be new to Worcester and Massachusetts. I first heard of this realistic dinosaur show from a friend who had seen it […]
stART On The Street Brings the Art Festival to Spring
“Started” back in 2002 stART on the Street takes Art to the Street in an effort to showcase Worcester’s art and culture. Most people think of the stART on the Street festival as taking place in September and it does but they also are putting on a Spring Edition this weekend. It is taking place […]
Worcester Area Colleges Commencement Season 2010
This weekend Worcester area colleges continue to confer degrees to their graduates. If you look at the 13 major Worcester area colleges 5 will be holding commencement ceremonies this weekend May 15th and May 16th. The commencement season kicked off this past weekend with Senator Scott Brown speaking at Nichols College. It was one of […]
Celebrate Earth Week at EcoTarium’s Earth Day Festival
A trip to Worcester’s EcoTarium is must for kids and adults alike but nothing brings it all together like the Earth Day Festival. The Earth Day Festival takes place tomorrow April 23, 2010. Though today is the official date for Earth Day this is also considered Earth Week. I think coincidentally takes place during Massachusetts […]
Worcester Sharks Bring Finals Action to DCU
Hockey fans rejoice more hockey championship action is coming to the DCU center. Worcester recently got a chance to host the BC eagles on their way to the Frozen Four championship now the Worcester Sharks kick of their finals series against the Manchester Sharks here this Sunday. If you were lucky enough to stay tuned […]
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