Arts & Entertainment

Lets go out! Nightlife in Central Massachusetts is an eclectic experience. Great music, food and drink come together to formulate an enjoyable night out on the town. Local musicians give the area a lively beat, and are a staple of our culture. Fine art is abound, and can be enjoyed not only in our renowned fine art museums, but also in the structure of our towns and cities. The influential hand that our artists have had on Central Massachusetts is undeniable. Enjoy your night out with us, here in Central Massachusetts.

A Touch of Class DJ's

318 Stearns Rd., Marlborough, MA 01752, 508-229-0009

Borelli Music

33 Streeter Road, Paxton, MA 01612

Boston Party Makers

20 Cabot Blvd, Mansfield, MA 02048, 617-547-7777

Boston Symphony Orchestra

301 Mass Ave., Boston, MA 02115, 617-266-1200
Tanglewood - the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops - annually draws over 350,000 visitors to it's 500-acre campus in the Berkshires. In addition to the concerts of the BSO, there are weekly chamber music concerts, Prelude concerts and Open Rehearsals, the annual Festival of Contemporary Music, and almost daily concerts by the gifted young musicians of the Tanglewood Music Center. The Boston Pops Orchestra appears annually, and in recent years the Tanglewood Jazz Festival has been added to close the summer. The season offers not only a vast quantity of music but also a vast range of musical forms and styles, all of it presented with a regard for artistic excellence that makes the festival unique. In addition, the Tanglewood Music Center maintains its commitment to the future as one of the world's most important training grounds for the composers, conductors, instrumentalists, and vocalists of tomorrow.

Cinema World

476 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg, MA 01420, 978-345-6700

DCU Center

50 Foster Street, Worcester, MA 01608, 508-755-6800
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
A state-of-the-art Arena & Convention facility located in the "Heart of Massachusetts". All major New England cities are within a one-hour drive. The facility hosts concerts, sporting events, family shows, conventions, trade shows, meetings and banquets. The facility is owned by the City of Worcester, managed by SMG and is the proud home of its brand new professional hockey team, the Worcester Sharks. The Sharks are the American Hockey League affiliated franchise of the San Jose Sharks.
Friday, Jan 16 - Saturday, Jan 17 IFMA Freestyle Motocross
Friday, Jan 23 - Sunday, Jan 25 2009 Massachusetts International Auto Show
Wednesday, Jan 28 Savor the Flavors, a tasting event

Foothills Theatre Company

100 Front Street, Worcester, MA 01608, 508-754-3314
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Sat: Closed
Worcester Foothills Theatre Company is a full-time professional theater that produces eight shows within a season, from September to June. The house seats 349 people and offers musicals, comedies, and drama. Show times and ticket prices vary; call for more information. Kiosk in lobby displays items and merchandise for the current show. Open during theatre business hours as well as during performances.
Saturdays, Jan 10 - Feb 1 Idols of the King
Sundays, Jan 11 - Feb 1 Idols of the King
Thursdays, Jan 15 - Feb 1 Idols of the King

Indian Ranch

200 Gore Road, Webster, MA 01570, 508-943-3871
Indian Ranch is a resort entertainment venue situated along the shores of historic Webster Lake. Indian Ranch services weddings, banquets, corporate outings, concerts, festivals and much much more. Indian ranch is also a full-service RV resort that services seasonal camping as well as overnight, weekly and monthly guests. It is also a 'pet-friendly' resort. It is located one hour from Boston, Providence or Hartford. Just one mile off interstate 395. A beautiful, lakeside, scenic venue so close to home!

Mechanics Hall

321 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608, 508-752-5608
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
Mechanics Hall is recognized as the nation's finest pre-civil War concert Hall. A National Historic Landmark, this circa 1857 exhibition hall offers excellent acoustics and a superb Hook pipe organ. It hosts world-class performers and free noontime "Brown Bag" concerts. Call for schedule. Free tours available by appointment.
Wednesday, Mar 4 National Acrobats of China
Monday, Mar 16 Cape Breton Fiddler Natalie MacMaster and her Concert Band

Music Worcester Inc. office

323 Main St., Worcester, MA 01608, 508-754-3231
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-4:30 PM, Sat: Closed
Music Worcester's presentations of great music and entertainment have been celebrations dating from 1868, giving Worcester the distinction of having the oldest running music festival in the country! Music Worcester is the non-profit presenter of the Worcester Music Festival, which now includes the International Artists Series (featuring symphony & chamber orchestras from around the world!), the Worcester Chorus, the Mass Jazz Festival, and includes dance companies from around the world and other cultural events, performed in historic Mechanics and Tuckerman Halls and on college campuses and other venues.

Oakwood Farms Christmas Barn

1 Northwest Rd, Spencer, MA 01562, 508-885-3558
Check out this 150 old barn loaded with thousands of unique ornaments to dazzle the imagination...discover the magic of Christmas...right here in Central Massachusetts...located just off route 31 in Spencer...opened seasonal from Memorial Day thru New Years Eve...old fashion shopping...that is never duplicated in the mall or big box store...our barn is air conditioned in the warm months and cozy in the cooler month..Definitely worth the trip... Hours Memorial Day weekend through July 4th open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10 to 5pm. July 5th-December 31st opened 10-6pm weekdays and 10-5pm weeknights (opened til 7:30 weeknites during December) Shop is closed January 1 thru the Thursday before Memorial day...

Old Sturbridge Village

1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566, 800-733-1830, 508-347-3362
A visit to Old Sturbridge Village is a journey into the past during a very special period of our nation's history! In the years 1790-1840 a new nation took shape. In rural towns across New England, ordinary people worked to better their lives, build strong communities, apply new technologies, and define the meaning of democracy. Year-round, you'll discover the allure of history with all five senses at one of America's finest museums. Expanded learning and hands-on opportunities for all ages are offered throughout the museum, which features a re-created rural 1830s New England town set on a historical landscape encompassing a Center Village, Mills Area, and Countryside. The museum's new, indoor History Gateway, in the Visitor Center, includes "Kidstory" early learning gallery -- making connections with the Village for children and their families -- and "Icons of New England," a new interactive exhibit that introduces visitors to the history behind what makes New England the unique region that it is! Also offered are "A Child's Life" in the Fitch House; meet the animals; children's dooryard, schoolyard, and indoor games; role-playing at the District School; as well as historical characters, walks, talks, and performances. Hands-on craft activities, artist- and craftsperson- in-residence programs, adult and multi-generational craft workshops, and spectacular seasonal events are planned throughout the year! The Shops at Old Sturbridge Village (across from the Visitor Center) house an award-winning Museum Gift Shop, the New England Bookstore, and a Bake Shop. Village admission is not required for The Shops at OSV or the Herb Garden adjacent to the Gift Shop. Village hours and admission rates change by season; visit our Web site, www.osv.org, or call 800-SEE-1830 to confirm.
Sundays, Saturdays, through Mar 23 Maple Days
Wednesdays, through May 6 Village Tots
Saturdays, through Mar 28 Dinner in a Country Village

Salisbury Singers/Salisbury Lyric Opera

370 Main Street, Room 1200, Worcester, MA 01608, 508-799-3848
Salisbury Singers, Inc. is the managing organization of two performance groups: Salisbury Singers and Salisbury Lyric Opera. It was founded in 1973 by the late Malama Robbins Collinsworth to foster the highest standards of the musical arts. Salisbury Singers, a mixed chorus of selected volunteers under the dynamic leadership of Music Director Michelle Graveline, is dedicated to the enhancement of cultural life in Worcester and Central Massachusetts as well as to the musical growth of its individual members. SLO's mission is to build audiences and local support for opera as an art form by exposing both children and adults to the performance of opera in a way that is accessible and easily enjoyed by all.

Salsa Storm Dance Studio

9 Harrison Street, Worcester, MA 01604, 508-854-8489, 774-239-1327
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM, Thu: 5:30 PM-9:00 PM, Fri, Sat: Closed
This state of the art facility allows students to be in an environment condusive to learning. Our trained instructors lead and follow and will assist all students at every level. Learn 2 DANCE! SALSA MERENGUE BACHATA CHA-CHA-CHA FLAMENCO and more... We offer group sessions, cardio fitness program, weight manangement programs and family music and movement programs... ZUMBA TM SalsAerobics TM Transitions Lifestyle System TM Out Dancing! with our kids TM Call and inquire about private Latin Dance lessons with Ray Gonzalez of Salsa Storm Dance Instructors, Inc. in Worcester, MA. You may also visit our web site and check out if Salsa Storm is coming to a location near you. To REGISTER please visit us at www.salsastorm.com or call us at (508) 854-8489. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Smokin South Band

44 Line St., Easthampton, MA 01027, 413-527-4925
We are the area's premier Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute band. We are available for small and large events. We play a comprehensive list of songs and provide a very exciting and dynamic show.

Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre

28 Monument Square, Woonsocket, RI 02895, 401-762-4545
Open in 1926, the Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre continues to offer outstanding local, regional and international renowned. Live entertainment.

Udderly Delicious

273 Main Street, Oxford, MA 01540, 508-987-9636
Sun: 8:00 AM-9:30 PM, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8:30 AM-9:30 PM, Sat: 8:00 AM-9:30 PM
Central Mass's premier destination for gourmet ice cream, pastries, tea parties and more! Come and see what everybody is talking about at the center of Oxford Massachusetts!

Wachusett Mountain Ski Area

499 Mountain Road, Princeton, MA 01541, 978-464-2300
With two new trails and a new triple chair, Wachusett Mountain continues to be one of the premier ski resorts in southern New England. A total of 20 trails, 111 acres of terrain and 1,000 foot vertical drop help make Wachusett the closest thing to "real" mountain skiing in Worcester. Now with six lifts - including Massachusetts' only 2 high-speed quad chairlifts -- Wachusett makes riding up the mountain as much fun as skiing down! Also featured is a new 10,000 square foot addition to the resort's award-winning base lodge. With mountainside dining in the Black Diamond Restaurant and base lodge cafeteria, Wachusett has received national recognition for being one of the best ski areas in New England for mountain food. The Mountainside Ski and Sports Shop and Instant Demo Center feature the latest in equipment to purchase or try. The ski school and children's programs will have first-time skiers or snowboarders enjoying the mountain quickly. In the off-season, enjoy miles of hiking trails, ride the Skyride to the summit, experience one of the fall festivals or consider the base lodge for your next corporate outing. The ski area specializes in successful busienss outings for groups of all sizes. Conveniently located in Princeton, just 20 minutes from Worcester. Take I -190 North to exit 5, follow Route 140 North to ski area,

WICN 90.5 FM, Public Radio, Inc.

50 Portland Street, Worcester, MA 01608, 508-752-0700, 508-752-7517

Worcester Center for Crafts

25 Sagamore Road, Worcester, MA 01605, 508-753-8183
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Fri: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
The Worcester Center for Crafts is a unique destination providing the largest regional visual arts gallery, a gallery gift store, and studios for contemporary American craft education. The George and Anna Krikorian Gallery is over 2,200 square feet. It's mission is to exhibit prominent visual artists from around the United States, to educate and enrich the public about the nature crafts and craftmanship, and to encourage the use of hand made objects in daily life. The Center for Crafts also hosts a number of events each year including the Annual Festival of Crafts over Thanksgiving weekend and the Annual Pottery Invitational Show and Sale every April.

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