Category: Social Affairs

Apart from it’s restaurants and bars Worcester has a growing art culture. Looking beyond the large museums for art and history, some of the smaller galleries in the city have been the home to those making a name for themselves in the arts community. Apart from fine art, Worcester is rich in each category of the arts. We invite you see see what we are talking about…

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Thanksgiving Weekend Is Dickens Weekend in Sutton

Dickens Weekend 2015

In 2015, Gerald Charles Dickens will be performing both A Christmas Carol and Doctor Marigold

It’s never too early to plan for Thanksgiving Weekend.

Dickens is no stranger to Christmas at Vaillancourt Folk Art. Since 2009, Gerald Charles Dickens has made the flight from England to take stage at Vaillancourt’s in Sutton, MA to perform his one man performance of A Christmas Carol—in a similar fashion that his great-great grandfather, Charles Dickens, did during his American readings. Each year since, hundreds of audience members choose to start their holiday season with the intimate performance and meet-and-greet immediately following afterwards. And the 2015 season adds a bonus: one performance of Dickens’ most popular readings, Doctor Marigold.

Gerald Charles Dickens during a performance.Doctor Marigold was one of Charles Dickens most popular readings. The doctor of the title is a market Cheap Jack, named in honour of a doctor who assisted at his birth. On the surface he is a trader with a rapid sales-patter, but underneath there lays a story both moving and heartbreaking. Although little known today, Dr Marigold still moves audiences as it did in Charles’ day.

This is not the first time that Vaillancourt Folk Art has hosted Mr. Dickens for a non-Christmas performance. In 2012, in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Dickens’ birth, Vaillancourt Folk Art teamed up with Mechanics Hall (a venue where Charles Dickens performed A Christmas Carol in 1868) to recreate the American tour. During that September weekend, Mr. Dickens took to the Vaillancourt stage and did readings—Oliver Twist, A Child’s Journey with Dickens, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby—to an enthusiastic audience.

To those attending one of the three performance of A Christmas Carol, discounted tickets are available for the Doctor Marigold performance to ensure you have a full Dickens weekend.

2015 Performance Schedule

A Christmas Carol

  • Saturday, November 28th at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM at Vaillancourt Folk Art in Sutton
  • Sunday, November 29th at 2:00 PM at Vaillancourt Folk Artt in Sutton

Doctor Marigold

  • Sunday, November 29th at 6:00 PM at Vaillancourt Folk Art in Sutton
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Wine Dinners to Attend in May

5-14 Medusa Patio Party Wine Dinner

Wine Dinners with Niche Hospitality Group

With the warm weather upon us, there is no better way that to make use of our time than by bringing food and wine together. Join Niche Hospitality Group this month at one of their wine dinners for an experience that will enlighten your senses and palate as you imbibe and dine on pairings from around the world.

5-14 Medusa Patio Party Wine DinnerMedusa Brewing Patio Party

Rye & Thyme – May 14th from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Join R&T as they kick-off patio season with Medusa Brewing out of Hudson, MA. This new brewery is producing some amazing beers and R&T is lucky enough to be one of the few places to try it. Stop by for live music from Brian Chaffee, tasty beers and warm sunshine on the patio.

 

Cajun and Creole Dinner

Rye & Thyme – May 21st at 7:00 PM
R&T is introducing “Tastes of the Nation” – a series of dinners focusing on unique and regional food and beverages from across America. This month, they will explore the bold flavors of Creole and Cajun cuisines accompanied by cocktails and beverages inspired by this Deep South region. ($50 per person, RSVP at 978.534.5900)

 

5-19 Loire Valley Wine Dinner at The People's KitchenLoire Valley Wine Dinner

The People’s Kitchen  – May 19th at 7:00 PM
This month, the folks at The People’s Kitchen will be celebrating their monthly wine dinner series with a dinner paired with Loire Valley Wines. ($50 per person, RSVP at 508-459-9090)

 

Signature Wine Dinners

As some of the most popular Wine Dinners in the area, Bocado Worcester and Providence will be featuring a dinner with 6 courses paired with regional Spanish wines. This event is $50 per person.
Bocado Worcester: May 18th at 7:00 PM
Bocado Providence: May 28th at 7:00 PM