In today’s daily 5 Things You Need to Know feature, ThisWeekinWorcester.com explores five important items and stories that Worcester and Central Massachusetts residents should keep a close eye on.
These five things can cover a whole range of subjects and issues that we feel are pertinent to understanding what’s going on in the city and the cities and towns surrounding Worcester.
In today’s edition – Thursday, June 30 – the schedule for the Out to Lunch Festival and Farmers’ Markets is released and Movies on the Common are back, “Reading Fredrick Douglass Together” is at the Worcester Common today, a 1780 letter from Alexander Hamilton to the Marquis de Lafayette will be the feature piece of the Commonwealth Museum’s annual 4th of July exhibit, tickets for Worcester Chamber Music Society’s 17th Season Subscription Series concerts is on sale and Big Brother Big Sister opened a donation station in Shrewsbury.
Out to Lunch Festival, Farmers Markets, Movies on the Common Return
The Out to Lunch Festival and Farmers Markets will be held from 11 AM to 2 PM on August 4, August 18, and September 1, with a rain date of Thursday, September 8.
Movies on the Common will present Disney’s “Encanto” on July 21 and “Spiderman: No Way Home” on August 18.
Now in its 12th year, Out to Lunch events are free and open to the public, hosting musical performances, local artists and crafters, area restaurants, farmers, and community organizations and nonprofits. More information can be found on the City of Worcester website.
The 2022 performance schedule is:
- August 4: The Alchemystics: reggae, hip-hop, soul, rock, and rhythms of Jamaica, Cuba, and Trinidad
- August 18: East Coast Soul: funk, soul, and R&B
- September 1: Whitney Doucet and the Moonshine Band: New England country music
Reading Fredrick Douglass on the Common
The NAACP of Worcester hosts “Reading Fredrick Douglass Together” today on the Worcester Common starting at noon.
Douglass’ 1852 address “What, To The Slave, is the Fourth of July” will be read, Attendees may participate in the reading if they wish.
Join NAACP Worcester for a public reading of Frederick Douglass’ 1852 address “What, To The Slave, is the Fourth of July” on the Worcester Common at Thursday, June 30, at 12pm. All who attend can share in the reading, taking turns to read Douglass’ words aloud. pic.twitter.com/fbw60wWeAr
— City of Worcester (@TweetWorcester) June 29, 2022
Alexander Hamilton Letter will be Featured in July 4th Commonwealth Museum Exhibit
Secretary of the Commonwealth William F. Galvin has announced that a 1780 letter from Alexander Hamilton to the Marquis de Lafayette will be the feature piece of the Commonwealth Museum’s annual 4th of July exhibit this year.
The Hamilton letter, which is believed to have been stolen from the Massachusetts State Archives during World War II, was recently returned to the Commonwealth after a lengthy court battle. This will be the public’s first opportunity to view the letter on exhibit since it was returned to Massachusetts.
In celebration of Independence Day, the Hamilton letter will be featured alongside the Commonwealth’s original copy of the Declaration of Independence, signed by John Hancock.
Visitors to the Commonwealth Museum on July 4th will be able to read the Revolutionary War letter written by Hamilton, in his role as Aide de Camp to General George Washington, in which he warned of imminent danger to French troops in Rhode Island. The letter was forwarded by Massachusetts General William Heath to the President of the Massachusetts Council, along with a request for troops to be sent to support French allies.
The Commonwealth Museum will be open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on July 4th. Admission and parking are free for all visitors. For more information, visit the museum website.
Worcester Chamber Music Society Announces 2022 – 2023 Subscription Concerts
Tickets are on sale now for Worcester Chamber Music Society’s 17th Season Subscription Series concerts, which premiere on September 16 and will run through April 2023. Individual tickets are available for each of the performances, and full or “choose your own” subscriptions may be purchased at 10 to 20 percent savings.
This year, the Chamber Music Society features timeless works from well-known figures like Bach and Mozart, alongside magnificent pieces from contemporary composers such as Jessie Montgomery and
Mark Berger, and Cambodian-born composer Chinary Ung.
To learn more, visit the Worcester Chamber Music Society website.
Big Brother Big Sister Foundation Opens Donation Station in Shrewsbury
Big Brother Big Sister announced this week that it has opened a donation station in Shrewsbury, at 277 Boston-Worcester Turnpike (Route 9).
The location will accept clothing, shoes, and housewares 24 hours a day.
For more information, call (508) 466-4590 or contact [email protected].
