Media Releases

Wachusett Brewing Company’s Hometown Brewery Series

bruchala — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:53:40 -0500

(Westminster, MA) Wachusett Brewing Company will be launching the "Hometown Brewery Series" in honor of their 15th Anniversary and the Town of Westminster's 250th Anniversary in 2009. The four-beer series will feature a new release in January, May, September and November, and will kick-off with a California-Style IPA.

Old Sturbridge Village Offers Unique "Boredom Busters" for Kids During School Vacation

bruchala — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:05:16 -0500

Keep the Kids Busy: School Vacation at OSV

The week between Christmas and New Year's is a tough one to fill, with the kids (or grandkids) out of school and who knows what to keep them busy!

Look to us for the educational, entertaining, family friendly answer! December School Vacation Week offers a host of programs and events, including storytellers, music, animals, and hands-on activities for kids of all ages!

Please note that the Village, Tavern, and Gift Shops will all be open on Monday, December 29, and New Year's Day, January 1.

Winter Wanderings in the Last Green Valley

bruchala — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:30:16 -0500

The Last Green Valley announces its latest venue to ease the winter doldrums and to celebrate the season with fun-filled and exciting adventures throughout our beautiful region. With a host of indoor and outdoor activities to suit every age and activity level, residents and visitors alike will be surprised at how much there is going on during the months of January, February and March 2009.

Bikes, Trucks, and Bulls at the DCU Center

bruchala — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:27:30 -0500

Worcester, MA (December 8, 2008) - The DCU Center will once again host three of the facility's most action-packed events in the new year - IFMA Freestyle Motocross, USHRA Monster Jam and Professional Bull Riders.

Flood of Excitement Expected for CoCo Key Water Resort

bruchala — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:42:21 -0500

FITCHBURG, MA (December 1, 2008) - CoCo Key Water Resort, the brand-new, 55,000 square-foot indoor water resort at the Royal Plaza Hotel in Fitchburg, opens to the public on Wednesday, December 17, 2008. It is the 10th Coco Key Water Resort to be opened in the United States by partners Sage Hospitality Resources and Wave Development, LLC. Today, CoCo Key announced that they are offering free day passes to the first 250 people to visit the resort on opening day, December 17th. Remaining visitors will have the opportunity to purchase a day pass for only $10.

Sterling National Country Club Recognized for Environmental Excellence

bruchala — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:48:44 -0500

Sterling, MA - Sterling National Country Club has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary" through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International Program. Participation is designed to help course personnel plan, organize, implement, and document a comprehensive environmental management program and receive recognition for their efforts.

Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Holiday Business After Hours

bruchala — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:07:02 -0500

WHITINSVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS, November 25, 2008 ... The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its' annual Holiday Business After Hours on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 from 5:30PM - 7:30PM at Blackstone National Golf Club, 227 Putnam Hill Road, Sutton, MA.

Second Annual Shamrock and Holly Fair at the Worcester Hibernian Cultural Center

bruchala — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:40:02 -0500

Worcester, Mass., November 21, 2008 - Division 36 of the Men's and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians will host its second annual Shamrock and Holly Fair on Saturday, December 6, 2008, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre on 19 Temple Street in Worcester. The Fair will feature more than twenty different vendors showcasing handcrafted items, Irish clothing and gifts, as well as baked goods. Admission is one dollar at the door and children under the age of twelve are free. Parking is free.

Central MA Convention & Visitors Bureau Finds New Ways to A-MAZE Community

bruchala — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:50:22 -0500

WORCESTER, MA - The Central MA Convention and Visitors Bureau's newly elected Chairman, Laurence (Larry) Davis, addressed the CMCVB Board of Directors for the first time during a board meeting held this week at the DCU Center. Davis is a co-owner of Davis Farmland and Davis Mega Maze in Sterling, MA, which is a children's discovery farm featuring the largest sanctuary of endangered farm animals in North America, interactive, nature-based play environments and New England's largest zero depth water sprayground.

Science and Art Collide in the SmartArt Exhibit at the EcoTarium

bruchala — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:16:07 -0500

Worcester, Mass. November 14, 2008 -- On December 20, 2008, the EcoTarium, A Museum of Science & Nature, invites visitors to explore science with a creative twist in a new, hands-on exhibit, SmartArt: Exploring Science & Art.

Kerry, Schumer Announce Senate Stimulus Package To Include Their Proposal To Aid Small Businesses

bruchala — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:11:22 -0500

WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kerry (D-MA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Banking, are urging their Republican colleagues to put politics aside and help America's entrepreneurs stressed by a worsening economic climate. Several small business proposals within the economic stimulus package introduced this week would help alleviate the credit crunch, providing much-needed help to small firms.

Worcester Center for Crafts 39th Annual Festival of Crafts November 28-30th

bruchala — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:41:48 -0500

November 11 Worcester, MA - A Worcester holiday tradition will continue on Thanksgiving weekend, when the Worcester Center for Crafts opens its doors to more than 50 master artisans who will exhibit and sell their work at the 39th annual Festival of Crafts.

The three-day event will shine with holiday spirit, featuring such seasonal delights as hot cider, baked goods, and musical performances in addition to the sale of fine craft in an array of media, ranging from textiles to jewelry to pottery.

WAAF's 16th Annual Walk and Rock for Change Marches through Worcester

bruchala — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:41:29 -0500

Worcester, MA
WHO: 97.7/107.3 WAAF 16th Annual Walk and Rock for Change

WHAT: 97.7/107.3 WAAF will host the 16th Annual Walk and Rock for Change from Wednesday, November 19 to Friday, November 21. For three days WAAF personalities L.B. and Spaz will walk through several cities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire to raise money for the fight against hunger. All proceeds raised from the event will benefit the Food Banks of Boston, New Hampshire, and Worcester County.

America's Firts Lady Wins by a Country Mile

bruchala — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:43:36 -0500

(WORCESTER, Mass., November 17, 2008) - The Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre is proud to welcome back its own Deidre "Dee" Reilly fresh on the heels of winning the title of "Most Popular International Country Music Artist" at the prestigious Entertainment Awards Show in the Glencarn Hotel, Castleblayney, Ireland. Deidre will be in concert at the Centre Saturday, December 6th at 8PM. Tickets, which are available at the Centre's Fiddlers' Green Pub & Restaurant, or by calling (508) 792-3700, are $25 in advance ($30 same day if available).

J & J Promotions to celebrate 50 years of shows in Brimfield

bruchala — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:13:01 -0500

Brimfield, MA - On a Saturday in September 1959 auctioneer Gordon Reid held his first outdoor antiques show at "Auction Acres" in Brimfield, Massachusetts. Thus began a phenomenon that today encompasses several miles of US Route 20 three times a year.

The recently concluded 2008 shows saw great crowds, including many European buyers. Savvy antiques collectors and dealers realize that to receive the most value for their time and gas it makes sense to go where they can find the most dealers.

Celebrate Turkey Day and Golf For FREE at Cyprian Keyes Tuesday November 18, 2008

bruchala — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:40:01 -0500

Cyprian Keyes Golf Club invites you to particiapte in our Annual Turkey Day Fundraiser on November 18th. Bring a frozen turkey or a $25.00 grocery store card gift card to Cyprian Keyes Golf Club and play golf for FREE! It's that simple! Book your tee time today by calling the Golf Shop at 508-869-9900 ext.72.

Holly Days “Holiday Get-Aways” at Tower Hill Botanic Garden

bruchala — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:17:23 -0500

BOYLSTON-Exotic locations and favorite places will be highlighted at Tower Hill Botanic Garden's annual HOLLY DAYS, November 28, 2008 through January 4, 2009. This year's theme has a travel twist: "Holiday Get-Aways!" Visitors will marvel at countless ornaments reflecting popular holiday destinations. On display will be magnificently decorated trees, wreaths, and swags adorned with gleaming lights and exquisitely hand-crafted natural ornaments, making use of natural materials such as dried flowers, leaves, seeds, seed-heads, cones, branches, and fruits.

Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 30 Years

bruchala — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:57:03 -0500

WHITINSVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS, November 4, 2008 ... The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold it's 30th Annual Meeting & Awards Breakfast on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 from 7:30AM - 9:30AM at Pleasant Valley Country Club, 95 Armsby Road Sutton, MA. Keynote Speaker is former CNN Washington Political Analyst Michele Mitchell.

The Muesli Belt

bruchala — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:51:52 -0500

Pilgrim Soul Productions at the Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre is pleased to announce its upcoming U.S. premiere production of contemporary playwright Jimmy Murphy's tragicomedy, The Muesli Belt. This funny yet emotionally stirring play is directed by Pilgrim Soul's founder and Artistic Director Matthew J. Carr, and features local performers Charles Tower, Joseph Finneral, Aimee Kewley, Ellen Elsasser, and Neal Martel.

An Evening with Cahal Dunne

bruchala — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:03:03 -0500