Worcester Magazine

Worcester Magazine

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Worcester Magazine is a weekly guide to arts, entertainment in Central Mass., available online at WorcesterMag.com and in print Fridays in the T&G.

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Across the 'Anaverse': New inplainsight shows political awakening "Anaverse," by Boston pop punk band inplainsight, is a full-length concept album centered around a sci-fi good-versus-evil narrative.

"Anaverse," by Boston pop punk band inplainsight, is a full-length concept album centered around a sci-fi good-versus-evil narrative.

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A painful path to remembering a father Columnist Joe Fusco Jr. recalls a fractured relationship between father and son.

Columnist Joe Fusco Jr. recalls a fractured relationship between father and son.

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The Goddard century: Breaking barriers in space science A century after Robert Goddard's famed rocket launch, who gets to explore space? Exploring who's breaking barriers of gender, race and income.

A century after Robert Goddard's famed rocket launch, who gets to explore space? Exploring who's breaking barriers of gender, race and income.

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'People just want to laugh': Marlon Wayans set to perform at Hanover Comic, actor, director and writer Marlon Wayans comes to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts March 19.

Comic, actor, director and writer Marlon Wayans comes to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts March 19.

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Star of Broadways' 'Carousel,' 'Merrily We Roll Along' set for JMAC "I've grown to really enjoy connecting with an audience" — Tony winner Lindsay Mendez set for Broadway in Worcester show.

"I've grown to really enjoy connecting with an audience" — Tony winner Lindsay Mendez set for Broadway in Worcester show.

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Kalan Lewis sees mentoring as key to success for many college students As director of mentoring and special programs at Quinsigamond Community College, Kalan Lewis oversees ways to connect with and empower students.

As director of mentoring and special programs at Quinsigamond Community College, Kalan Lewis oversees ways to connect with and empower students.

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March Madness: Help us find the Best Fish and Chips in CMass. Vote now. It's that time of year for fish and chips. Got a favorite?

It's that time of year for fish and chips. Got a favorite?

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Country Joe McDonald, Woodstock legend, dies at 84; had Worcester run-in Worcester Auditorium show in 1969 yielded a fine.

Worcester Auditorium show in 1969 yielded a fine.

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Worcester County Wonders: Worcester's oldest theater plans a rebirth The former Olympia Theatre has been closed for 20 years, but it's closer than ever to raising the curtain once again.

The former Olympia Theatre has been closed for 20 years, but it's closer than ever to raising the curtain once again.

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Hanover Theatre among state venues getting gaming mitigation grants Hanover Theatre among state venues and organizations getting gaming mitigation grants — also Music Worcester and Winchendon Music Festival.

Hanover Theatre among state venues and organizations getting gaming mitigation grants — also Music Worcester and Winchendon Music Festival.

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Massachusetts Maple Month celebrated locally with Pure BS Maple Shack March is officially Massachusetts Maple Month, and local producers such as Pure BS Maple Shack are celebrating.

March is officially Massachusetts Maple Month, and local producers such as Pure BS Maple Shack are celebrating.

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Becoming Robert Goddard: Taking Worcester and the world into space He sold frogs, started fires, began high school late, and dreamed big. How Worcester rocket maker Robert Goddard and his wife Esther launched history.

He sold frogs, started fires, began high school late, and dreamed big. How Worcester rocket maker Robert Goddard and his wife Esther launched history.

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Songs of love and science: 4th Wall sets Goddard tale to music Worcester's "Father of Modern Rocketry," Robert H. Goddard, is the subject of a new musical, "The Rocket Man."

Worcester's "Father of Modern Rocketry," Robert H. Goddard, is the subject of a new musical, "The Rocket Man."

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Jamie Wax has new play as inaugural playwright-in-residence at THT Rep "I knew I could write here" – Jamie Wax has new play as inaugural playwright-in-residence at THT Rep.

"I knew I could write here" – Jamie Wax has new play as inaugural playwright-in-residence at THT Rep.

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Trick question: Did Dylan, Zeppelin, Clapton and Hendrix play the Centrum in '66? If you remember Dylan, Zeppelin, Clapton, Hendrix and Fleetwood Mac rocking Worcester, you weren’t there. No, really. It never happened.

If you remember Dylan, Zeppelin, Clapton, Hendrix and Fleetwood Mac rocking Worcester, you weren’t there. No, really. It never happened.

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Things to Do: Colin Quinn, journalism talk and storytelling series ... A few things to do in the Worcester area in the week ahead ...

A few things to do in the Worcester area in the week ahead ...

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Lofty goals: Falconing event draws fans of the feathered The ancient art of falconry brings together man and bird, but they're not besties. It's a convenient way for a raptor to get a rabbit lunch.

The ancient art of falconry brings together man and bird, but they're not besties. It's a convenient way for a raptor to get a rabbit lunch.

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For love of music: Fáilte brings traditional Irish sounds to WCUW Rhode Island's Fáilte, an Irish music group, makes its Worcester debut, bringing traditional and contemporary tunes to the FrontRoom at WCUW.

Rhode Island's Fáilte, an Irish music group, makes its Worcester debut, bringing traditional and contemporary tunes to the FrontRoom at WCUW.

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Many Kids Take Meds shine on 'Distant Memories,' 'Last Day to Decide' Worcester band Many Kids Take Meds released their debut single, the A-side and B-side “Distant Memories” and “Last Day to Decide,” on Feb. 4.

Worcester band Many Kids Take Meds released their debut single, the A-side and B-side “Distant Memories” and “Last Day to Decide,” on Feb. 4.

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Awaiting 'Midnight': Grace Givertz to preview new album at Club 321 Grace Givertz's Club 321 show takes place the night before Givertz releases a new studio album, “Midnight Feature.”

Grace Givertz's Club 321 show takes place the night before Givertz releases a new studio album, “Midnight Feature.”

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Community health leader Rosa Fernandez highlights issues of wellbeing Rosa Fernandez, urban director of the Central Mass Area Health Education Centers, talked about her long career in community health.

Rosa Fernandez, urban director of the Central Mass Area Health Education Centers, talked about her long career in community health.

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Living, learning: QCC celebrates Black History Month As Quinsigamond Community College celebrates Black History Month, concerns rise over efforts to mute facts from the nation's troubled past.

As Quinsigamond Community College celebrates Black History Month, concerns rise over efforts to mute facts from the nation's troubled past.

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'It's all going to come out onstage': Adam Ezra Group set to play JMAC The Adam Ezra Group is set to play the BrickBox Theatre at the Jean McDonough Arts Center in downtown Worcester March 7.

The Adam Ezra Group is set to play the BrickBox Theatre at the Jean McDonough Arts Center in downtown Worcester March 7.

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Blackstone Valley brewers lend hands to one another in new collective Seven brewers in the Blackstone Valley pool resources and expertise in the Blackstone Valley Brewers Collective.

Seven brewers in the Blackstone Valley pool resources and expertise in the Blackstone Valley Brewers Collective.

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New 'happy place' for seasoned chef Arrastia at Angelina's in Fiskdale At Angelina’s, Arrastia has created a new, smaller menu of modern Italian comfort food.

At Angelina’s, Arrastia has created a new, smaller menu of modern Italian comfort food.

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Snowy owls make for great photos, but they're getting overexposed Snowy owls are beautiful and lovable, just ask any Harry Potter fan. But paparazzi are making their life difficult, and sometimes dangerous.

Snowy owls are beautiful and lovable, just ask any Harry Potter fan. But paparazzi are making their life difficult, and sometimes dangerous.

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Fitchburg Art Museum celebrates 100 years, offers free admission Fitchburg Art Museum celebrates 100 years with free admission, new exhibits, and a focus on community impact.

Fitchburg Art Museum celebrates 100 years with free admission, new exhibits, and a focus on community impact.

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Meet the new CEO of Worcester County Food Bank Seana Weaver takes over amid federal aid cuts and rising food insecurity.

Seana Weaver takes over amid federal aid cuts and rising food insecurity.

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Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ... Rock and classical music and more are on 'tap' for Things to Do, as is, not coincidentally, the art and craft of maple sugaring.

Rock and classical music and more are on 'tap' for Things to Do, as is, not coincidentally, the art and craft of maple sugaring.

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Poet's Cauldron to host Ursula Rucker at JMAC's BrickBox Theater Philadelphia performance poet Ursula Rucker will feature in a special edition of the Poet's Cauldron at the JMAC's BrickBox Theater.

Philadelphia performance poet Ursula Rucker will feature in a special edition of the Poet's Cauldron at the JMAC's BrickBox Theater.

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