5 Things To Do: Icons and Retablos, Bathsheba Spooner, Stone County Band ...
Richard DuckettIconic images
The Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton, in collaboration with New Mexico State University, presents the exhibition "Icons & Retablos: Images of Devotion" through Aug. 27. The exhibition explores the beauty and spirituality of Orthodox icons and Mexican retablos, devotional works of art with similar themes but different materials, styles, and iconographies. Guest curated by Dr. Elizabeth Calil Zarur, the exhibition is grouped into four themes: the joy of the Annunciation; the loving tenderness of the Mother and Child; the suffering and death of Jesus on behalf of humankind; and documented miracles, or ex-votos. This installation encourages visitors to compare these sacred paintings and to explore these two styles of devotion through diverse materials, themes, and artistic expressions. All of the exhibition text and materials will be available in English and Spanish.
What: "Icons & Retablos: Images of Devotion"
Where/When: Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union St., Clinton. Now through Aug. 27. Museum hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Monday–Wednesday.
How much: Museum admission $12; seniors (59+), $10; students and children (13-17), $5; children under 13, free; museumofrussianicons.org.
Rocking four directions
Stone County Band from Connecticut has a reputation as a four-member band with a repertoire of modern and classic country along with Southern rock and great rock classics. With: Darrell Sabourin, bass guitar and lead vocals; Jason Bleau, lead vocals; Bob Boutin, lead guitar; Ralph Campagne, percussion.
What: Stone County Band
When: 8 p.m. March 25 (doors 7 p.m.)
Where: Off The Rails Music Venue, 90 Commercial St., Worcester
How much: $10 to $100; offtherailsworcester.com.
Classical sounds
Symphony Pro Musica presents its third performances of its 40th anniversary season with “Celebrating 40 Years of SPM with Mahler 5” at 7:30 p.m. March 25 at Hudson High School, and 3:30 p.m. March 26 at St. Mark’s School in Southborough. The program marks the first time in nearly 25 years the orchestra has performed Gustav Mahler's monumental composition Symphony No. 5. Symphony Pro Musica founder and music director Mark Churchill said “Mahler’s Fifth Symphony is one of the towering achievements of Mahler’s genius. The program will open with Mozart’s Exsultate Jubilate featuring rising star of classical music, soprano Yeonjae Cho. There will be a pre-concert talk 45 minutes prior to the start of each performance.
What: Symphony Pro Musica — “Celebrating 40 Years of SPM with Mahler 5”
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. March 25, Hudson High School, Hudson; 3:30 p.m. March 26, St. Marks School, Southborough
How much: $25; seniors, $20; students, free; symphonypromusica.org.
History, tragedy
The true story of Bathsheba Spooner of Brookfield continues to mesmerize historians and artists alike. Spooner was a 32-year-old married mother of three children and in 1778 was the first woman to be executed (for conspiring to murder her husband) in the U.S. following the Declaration of Independence. She was five months pregnant when she was hung in Worcester. Booklovers' Gourmet in Webster will host a talk and booksigning event with author Ed Londergan for his his new historical novel based on Spooner titled "Unlike Any Other" from 2 to 4 p.m. March 25. Signed copies of the novel will be available for purchase. Londergan, who lives in Warren, is author of the award-winning books "The Devils’ Elbow" and "The Long Journey Home."
What: Ed Londergan, "Unlike Any Other" author talk and booksigning event
When: 2 to 4 p.m. March 25
Where: Booklover's Gourmet, 72 East Main St., Webster; bookloversgourmet.com.
How much: Free
All-American concert
The United States Air Force Concert Band and the Singing Sergeants, the official chorus of the U.S. Air Force, return to Mechanics Hall for a performance at 7 p.m. March 30. The program will include classical favorites and tunes from the Great American Songbook. The Concert Band and the Singing Sergeants make up two of the six performing ensembles within The United States Air Force Band, the premier musical organization of the U.S. Air Force stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C. Free, registration required.
What: The United States Air Force Concert Band and the Singing Sergeants
When: 7 p.m. March 30 (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Where: Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester
How much: Free; tickets can be reserved at mechanicshall.org.