What’s Up Worcester Creator Spotlight 2: Antonio Fonseca Vazquez, Still Puerto Rican
Vazquez's art is beautiful and defiant and yet it hurts no one. His largest piece shows iterations of Puerto Ricans living through colonialism and territorialism into this technological era. He shared his experiences of "otherness" in his closing…
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Bonds of Brother- and Sisterhood Can’t Be Broken: Honoring Local Vets on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025
It would be a great disservice to our country and those who serve, not to take a moment to reflect on what Veteran's day means to veterans and to be grateful for their contributions to our safety. They have unique stories and unique needs. They deserve…
Read MoreOut Of The Darkness, Great Beauty Emerged: Delirium Exhibition Opening at JMAC With THT Rep’s Poe Double Header was THE Halloween Event of 2025
Often that which scares or confounds us is what we find most remarkable. Art can shine a spotlight into the recesses of the mind where we must sometimes go to think a while, suffer a while and come out whole. “Dark art” with its themes of madness, its…
Read MoreWho is la Catrina? The history of the most recognizable symbol of Dia de Los Muertos
Alas, Halloween is technically one day early for the appearances of Catrina and Catrin (catrin meaning a well-dressed person). Additionally, Dia de los Muertos is most deeply rooted in Mexican culture, where families honor deceased loved ones through…
Read MoreAnd the Winner is…What’s Up Worcester is going “Out on the Town” at Complexions Contemporary Ballet with One Lucky Dancer
15 year old Ariihanna and her mom will get: VIP seats with Writer Betsey at the Hanover Theatre at the kick off their first dance series ever! BTS access to dancers and theatre, Photo ops at the Hanover (to be published online), Her name in the news in…
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