JMAC

Read with us at the JMAC with The Silent Book Club of Worcester/

From this presenter: Join us for the the Silent Book Club of Worcester, MA. We are thrilled to be utilizing the Worcester PopUp at the Jean McDonough Arts Center. Come gather with fellow book lovers for some time to relax and read. There are no assigned readings...Bring Your Own Book!

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Happy Juneteenth! Thanks you for your understanding!

Weekly letter_ Be sure to mark your calendar for next week JMAC events. Hope to see you there!

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"Its gonna happen, happen sometime..." CABARET is happening this time at the JMAC/ Get Tickets Now!

From this presenter: In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee's b***y songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin's natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich.

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Saturday at the JMAC come and celebrate Monano at their SPECTACULAR!

From this presenter: Mark your calendars for The Cardboard World, a captivating event. Immerse yourself in a cardboard experience designed for the entire family. Let your imagination run wild as you explore various interactive exhibits.

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Check out what's happening at the Worcester Center for Crafts: On June 27 in Worcester, Massachusetts famed Canadian cycling champion and visual artist Louis Garneau, is contributing 100 paintings of Marshall "Major" Taylor to help finance Whirlwind, a movie about Worcester's forgotten Black cycling hero.

- Learn more about the event/project ''Resilience'' in this recent article in Worcester Magazine

Get Tickets Now for Little Lies!!!! Plan for July and visit us at the JMAC/

From this presenter:
Little Lies is an 8 person tribute from Boston performing an authentic evening of your favorite Fleetwood Mac hits. Join us for a memorable night of romance, drama and of course, Rumours!

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June is flying by/ Be sure to mark your calendar for next week JMAC events. Hope to see you there!

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Check out this new event on our JUNE calendar. Bodily Autonomy AR Laboratory// Event starts at 5:00PM

From this presenter: In this presentation, artist and educator Abraham Evensen Tena will discuss his public Augmented Reality (AR) installation titled "Bodily Autonomy AR Lab," currently on display via the Hoverlay App (free, no login required) in the Worcester Commons. Abraham will describe the artwork, share insights into the production process, and explain how innovative tools such as AR and photogrammetry—the scanning of real objects for digital 3D modeling—become interactive art objects.

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Mark your calendars for The Cardboard World, a captivating event taking place from June 12th to 16th at JMAC.

Exhibit Open: Wed - Friday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm & Sat - Sun 12:00pm - 4:00pm

From this presenter: Immerse yourself in a cardboard experience designed for the entire family. Let your imagination run wild as you explore various interactive exhibits. The event will culminate in a spectacular final show on June 15th, featuring performances by Rock Toy, mime action, and live music. Don’t miss this opportunity to step into a world of creativity and wonder!

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This is the last week of Chinese Empresses Exhibit /

From this presenter: Xiang Li has been working on the Chinese Empress collection since 2012. This is the first time these paintings are shown as a group rather than individually. Thanks to JMAC's incredible setup, Li is finally able to find a space that could accommodate her work. You will be witnessing 70+ empresses in this single exhibition.

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Two day event... Raíces Latin Dance returns to the JMAC. This upcoming Saturday and Sunday!

From this presenter: This program is special becuase partneres with Ritmos to offer the best to this community. The Raíces Youth Dance Program is a nonprofit and non-competitive dance program offering high-quality dance education serving under-resourced communities and Latino/a/e youth in Central MA.

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Starting TOMORROW/ Be sure to mark your calendar for next week JMAC events. Hope to see you there!

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Let's start of JUNE with a bang! Flamenco Worcester is back at the JMAC/

From this presenter: Edmy Ortiz and friends are thrilled to present FLAMENCO! Tradition, Art & Passion 2024! This third edition will immerse the audience into two musical worlds: '"Fusion & Tradition" two acts surrounded by Caribbean and Afro-Cuban rhythms, Latin Jazz, and of course, Flamenco!

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Hope to see you this upcoming Sunday in the JMAC's PopUp/

From this presenter: Mary’s marriage is turned upside down when her husband Bobby is introduced to the “lectures” of YouTube conspiracy theorist Dr. Lincoln. Mary turns to therapist Dr. Glas for help. Will her marriage be saved or will she be suffocated in the process?

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Here are some of fun events happening in the JMAC. What a great intro into Summer!!!

From the JMAC:
Friendly reminder if you not have already, we have availability for YOUR visual art exhibit in the PopUp! Seize the moment and take the leap. We have weeks in July and August with your name on them. Click on the link in our bio to apply!

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Hi friends, Summer is nearly upon us, and we have availability for YOUR visual art exhibit in the PopUp! Seize the moment and take the leap. We have weeks in July and August with your name on them. Click on the link in our bio to learn more and to see where to apply!

The wonderful dance company Racies are back at the JMAC/ TICKETS OUT NOW!

From this presenter:
Raices Latin Dance is proud to present our 2nd Youth Showcase! This program is special because it partnered with Ritmos to offer the best to this community. The Raices Youth Dance Program is a nonprofit and non-competitive dance program offering high-quality dance education serving under-resourced communities and Latino/a/e youth in Central MA.

For more information visit our website - link in bio

End the month of MAY with IVOC at the JMAC/Ticket are now on sale, it is not too late for May 30th at 7:00pm

From this JMAC presenter: You're invited to join us and celebrate the incredible music and media projects that have been created by students from our after-school program in five different schools in Worcester. If you were at last year's event, you know how amazing it was. This year, we're looking forward to an even better one!

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Tomorrow is the first day of the exhibit! Come and check out this amazing experience and say hello to the artists/

From this presenter: Xiang Li has been working on the Chinese Empress collection since 2012. This is the first time these paintings are shown as a group rather than individually. Thanks to JMAC's incredible setup, Li is finally able to find a space that could accommodate her work. You will be witnessing 70+ empresses in this single exhibition. Each painting is completed on silk panels using gemstone colors made by hand, and high-quality watercolors. Li spent about 3-6 months working full time on creating each one of them.

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Thursday is the day to dust off your dancing shoes for Flamenco Worcester!

From this presenter: Flamenco Worcester invites you to indulge your senses and expand your cultural understanding and appreciation of the traditional and folkloric art of Flamenco. Learning about its history and musical components (instrumentation, dance, and singing) through this visual and interactive presentation, we hope to share its passion and tradition with the greater Worcester community.

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Coming up this MONDAY! Get hyped and support fellow students as we all come together and embrace the artistic side of Worcester.

From this presenter: An open conversation accompanied by design provocations asking the question: "What if Worcester...?" Beginning in February, a group of RISD students have been meeting with artists, non-profit organizations, public officials, and community organizers in the City around questions of identity and representation in public space.

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JMAC Announcement: "The Art of the Bicycle" exhibit has a set date and will be open in the PopUp this Friday and also join us at the JMAC for the reception tomorrow at 4:30pm/ We thank you for your patience and understandings.

From this presenter: The Art of the Bicycle is an interactive, multimedia presentation that will have you seeing the ubiquitous everyday bicycle in a new way.

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Hope to see you here at the JMAC for this informal and enticing event.

From this presenter: The event will include an address from City Manager Eric D. Batista, a dance performance from the Boys & Girls Club Dance Team “In Da Zone,” and a reception.
“This is a great opportunity to come together to celebrate the exciting developments of the city and its growing cultural diversity, and lay the foundation for the city’s future,” said City Manager Batista.

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JMAC Announcement: New opportunity for creatives in Worcester - WooBox Art Project. We invite artists to submit community-inspired designs that positively reflect Worcester’s diversity. Please share widely!

This exhibition has been rescheduled. We apologize for the inconvenience. The exhibit will be open Friday! Be sure to come and check it out and meet the curators on FRIDAY during the reception at 5pm.

Mark your calendars and be ready to dust off your dancing shoes with Flamenco Worcester/

From this presenter: Edmy Ortiz and friends are thrilled to present FLAMENCO! Tradition, Art & Passion 2024! Students and musicians from throughout New England, as well as guest performers will take you through a magical evening full of passion and emotion. Join us for an unforgettable evening of cutting edge choreography, artistry, and immersive music!

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The RECEPTION is TOMORROW/ Located at the Jean McDonough Arts Center, we hope to see you there!

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We are excited to have a new exhibit in the JMAC PopUp/

From this presenter: Xiang Li has been working on the Chinese Empress collection since 2012. This is the first time these paintings are shown as a group rather than individually. Thanks to JMAC's incredible setup, Li is finally able to find a space that could accommodate her work. You will be witnessing 70+ empresses in this single exhibition. Each painting is completed on silk panels using gemstone colors made by hand, and high-quality watercolors.

For more information visit our website - link in bio

The JMAC is staying busy and we are thrilled to have Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) students host...

From this presenter: An open conversation accompanied by design provocations asking the question: "What if Worcester...?" Beginning in February, a group of RISD students have been meeting with artists, non-profit organizations, public officials, and community organizers in the City around questions of identity and representation in public space.

For more information visit our website - Link in bio

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