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Piglets and poses: Introducing the newest yoga trend taking Spencer by storm
SPENCER ― It's no secret that spending time with animals holds a multitude of benefits. According to the American Heart Association, having a pet has shown to raise fitness levels, help lower stress, cholesterol and blood pressure, all while aiding depression and boosting serotonin levels. There's a reason dogs are known as man's best friend.
Maps, honey, and swords: The quirky shops that know their customers
CHATHAM, Mass. — Maps of Antiquity is one of just a small handful of genuine antique map dealers in the US. They also offer framing and restoration services. Most of their inventory can be perused online. But, wait—there’s more! Upstairs are three guest rooms — one a full apartment with a kitchen and library. Come for the maps; stay for the naps!
Music Worcester announces 166th season — 21 concerts including start of The Complete Bach
Music Worcester's 166th season will feature 21 concerts including performances by the avant-garde Philip Glass Ensemble, the world-renowned Academy of St. Martin in the Field orchestra with award-winning pianist Bruce Liu, acclaimed violinist Maxim Vengerov, and the genre-bending Time for Three. There will also be plenty of time for Bach....
Teachers chalk it up to laughter in comedy show
As a history teacher at North High School,George Newton of Worcester is familiar with standing up in front of a class. Newton is also part of a growing number of teachers, former teachers and others involved in education who are stand-up comedians. There are some close connections to being in...
String theory: Worcester offers places to use your 'noodle'
What’s new on the noodle beat? Allow me to assist. While plenty of big city establishments are gussying up Cup Noodles for nostalgic effect , Worcester is leaning into quality and tradition, making our city a destination for noodle-heads near and far. Pasta Mani, 160 Green St. If you...
More performers announced for the New England Metal & Hardcore Fest.
New England Metal & Hardcore Fest launched back in 1999 and took place at the famed Palladium in Worcester through 2018. It was often held over two or three days, with multiple stages and top-tier acts like Megadeth, Manowar, DragonForce, Opeth, Between the Buried & Me, Meshuggah, Killswitch Engage, Suicidal Tendencies, Anthrax, and more appearing through the years. It was always a “who’s who” of the metal and hardcore scene and was a “not to be missed” event each Spring.
'Using Research to Rewrite the Playbook': Conference in Worcester addresses pros, cons and needs in state's gaming industry
Whether it's on a website or a billboard during your commute, it feels like we're always seeing ads for a sports wagering platform. "It's ubiquitous," said Marlene Warner, CEO of the state's Council on Gaming and Health. "It's everywhere." The incredibly easy access has experts in healthcare, government, and gaming...
Master Singers of Worcester present 'Considering Matthew Shepard' 25 years since his death
When Ed Tyler first looked at Craig Hella Johnson's 2016 choral suite "Considering Matthew Shepard," he knew right away he was getting involved with a work of greatness. The composition is a heartfelt response to the murder of Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old gay student at the University of Wyoming in Laramie who was kidnapped, beaten, tied to a fence and left to die on the night of Oct. 6, 1998.
Artist Adam Cutler on a life of nonstop creativity
Artist Adam Cutler has created a world of monsters, mayhem and music, where fearsome phantoms can throw into a scare into someone, and still chuckle at their own overblown sense of magnitude. It's all in a day for Cutler, proprietor of Motionless Visions. And his days are always full, with...
COGNITIVE, DYSENTERY & ATRÆ BILIS Announce US Tour Dates
Cognitive, Dysentery, and Atræ Bilis will hit the road this July for a handful of dates sure to cave your skull straight into your spine. Get those dates below and get your tickets here. 7/18 Clifton, NJ Dingbatz. 7/19 Worcester, MA Ralph’s Diner. 7/20 Albany, NY Empire. 7/21...
Paul Szlosek, Claire Schaeffer-Duffy and Matt Zingg lauded in Frank O'Hara Prize
Worcester poet Paul Szlosek is the winner of the annual poetry competition of the Worcester County Poetry Association. Szlosek won for his poem "Neither In Nor Out." Claire Schaeffer-Duffy was awarded second place for her poem "Off The Coast To Trapani"; Art DuBois was awarded third place for "Senses"; and Matt Zingg received honorable mention for "Maturity."
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