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Arts & Culture
Judges for the 40 Under Forty, Class of 2025
Updated: 9 hours agoThis year's judges were Kola Akindele, Jenessa Burks, and Lauren Howe.
Updated: 9 hours ago
Claude Monet immersive experience to replace Van Gogh exhibition at Mercantile Center
August 22, 2025It’s out with Van Gogh, in with the new, as “Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience” is heading to Worcester.
August 22, 2025
Tourism industry hopes World Cup games, return of Tall Ships in 2026 will reverse decline of visitors
August 19, 2025Massachusetts saw no change in lodging rooms booked, an almost 2% decrease in booked hotel rooms and a just over 9% increase in short-term rental bookings year-over-year as of June 2025.
August 19, 2025
Level99 to open first location outside New England
August 19, 2025The opening of Level99's next location comes as it seeks to open a venue at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and another location in West Hartford, Connecticut.
August 19, 2025
Hanover Theatre taking over management and programming of JMAC
July 31, 2025The change in control was made following votes of approval last year of the boards of both the Hanover and WCC.
July 31, 2025-
Webster bowling alley to be sold to Ryan Family Amusements
July 25, 2025Current staff members will retain their jobs, no lanes will be removed, and Ryan Family Amusements will not be switching the ten-pin lanes to string pinsetters, according to the Facebook post.
July 25, 2025
DCU Center completes $2.2M sound system upgrade with help of local firms
July 16, 2025In the years after the DCU first opened in 1982, the venue attracted a number of high-profile acts who sought out the venue as a better alternative to the since-demolished Boston Garden.
July 16, 2025
Dean College selects accomplished dancer as new leader for arts school
July 7, 2025Ursprung has been part of the Dean College faculty since 2016 and most recently served as interim assistant dean.
July 7, 2025
Mechanics Hall taps former Hanover Theatre executive as new executive director
July 7, 2025Montaner helped The Hanover Theatre open in 2008 following the $32-million renovation, which brought the theater space back to life.
July 7, 2025
Webster Five’s new Auburn branch features work from disabled artists
June 30, 2025The new branch saw Webster Five partner with Artlifting, an organization that connects disabled artists with professional opportunities.
June 30, 2025
More than just a pet: As dog attachment rises post-COVID, Central Mass. businesses are adapting to the needs of their four-legged clientele & their owners
Updated: June 30, 2025Suddenly, more and more owners are looking to companies to offer both more enriching services for their four-legged friends.
Updated: June 30, 2025
Q&A: Paws & peace of mind at Dogtopia of North Worcester
Updated: June 30, 2025Driven by a passion for their own pets, Steve and Greta Hager opened Dogtopia of North Worcester after relocating from Texas.
Updated: June 30, 2025
Framingham State University museum receives largest donation in 50-year history
June 10, 2025The museum at Framingham State University has received its largest-ever donation as the Danforth Art Museum and School has been gifted $4.66 million from a long-standing supporter.
June 10, 2025
2025 Power 100: Noreen Johnson Smith
Updated: May 19, 2025Johnson Smith joined the science and nature museum in 2022, after the EcoTarium experienced a 90% drop in visitation during COVID and had to lay off 67% of staff.
Updated: May 19, 2025
2025 Power 100: Alan Seiffert
Updated: May 19, 2025Seiffert joined The Hanover Theatre last year from TED Conferences, where he was the head of global business development, responsible for generating revenue from live events, audio and podcasts, streaming, and consumer products.
Updated: May 19, 2025
What is the nature of power? The Power 100 for 2025 provide their insights
Updated: May 19, 2025“Power is the ability to get people to listen to you, even when you're mostly just talking about beer.” - Sam Hendler, Hendler Family Brewing
Updated: May 19, 2025
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