Aubuchon and Thayer Symphony join in celebration
      FITCHBURG - Aubuchon Hardware will sponsor a special Musical Night of Elegance, "TSO Chamber Music," at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School, 1050 Westminster St. The concert will celebrate Maestro Toshimasa Francis Wada's 25th season with the TSO, and it...
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Spring into art at local museum
      FITCHBURG - Spring into the arts at Fitchburg Art Museum, Merriam Parkway, by taking a painting, drawing or art class. Eight-week classes begin in April and include "Watercolor Painting" (all levels, Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., cost is $130), "Realistic Oil Painting" (all levels, Wednesdays, 9:...
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Ensemble brings a touch of Italy to FSC
      FITCHBURG - The ensemble Quartetto Gelato brings its Italian-themed "Neapolitan Nights" to CenterStage at 8 p.m. Friday, April 11, in Weston Auditorium. A spotlight talk will be held at 7:15 p.m. Sponsored by the Center for Italian Culture at Fitchburg State College. Tickets are $22; $20 for FSC ...
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Spring concert to benefit teen aids program
      FITCHBURG - Fitchburg State College Class of 2010 will host its annual spring concert, to benefit teen aids, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, in front of Russell Towers patio, at the college. A bake sale will be held, along with collection cans for the "Chuck your Change for Condoms and ...
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Avon Breast Cancer Walk fund-raisers
      Kath-e Westwood and her friend, Nancy Creamer, will be walking in the Avon Breast Cancer walk this May. This will be the first year their team, "Tickle Me Pink," participates in the walk. To raise funds for the walk, a comedy show will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the Knights of Columb...
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Well-behaved dogs invited to afternoon of fun
      FITCHBURG - "Dog Day Afternoon," a fund-raiser to help Winchendon's "Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue" build an animal shelter, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at the Best Western Royal Plaza Trade Center, 150 Royal Plaza Dr., Fitchburg.
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Local resident celebrates his art
     Jumpin Juice and Java Restaurant, located at 486 Chesnut St., Gardner, is hosting an art exhibit for Brian Beaudoin's artwork. The exhibit is on display now through Thursday, May 29, with an artist reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 5. Free. Beaudoin's New England inspired art work is create...
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Encore
a community in surround sound
      Local performers light up the night life every day of the week. Find out who's playing in your neighborhood: Friday, April 4 The Westminster-based artist Ken Macy will be performing at Hooligans, 29 Blossom St., Fitchburg at 10 p.m. Macy mixes rock, blues and funk into his original mus...
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