FITCHBURG — The latest exhibit to land at Gallery Marquee celebrates the work of Latinx artists from the region. According to gallery Manager and Co-curator Bridie Wolejko the visual art group exhibit “Entornos” explores the creative ways the artists are able to incorporate elements from their culture and identity into their artwork. In addition, it addresses […]
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Local notebook: CMADA tourney set to get underway
As the spring season winds down, teams across all sports are eyeing state tournament glory. But before embarking on the road to a Massachusetts state title, Central Mass. teams will have a chance to pick up some additional hardware. The Central Mass. Athletic Directors Association tournament pairings for baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis and boys volleyball […]
Adult learning program at FSU celebrates 20 years
FITCHBURG — The adult learning program at Fitchburg State University has been serving the area for 20 years and that is something to celebrate. The program, Adult Learning in the Fitchburg Area (ALFA), will mark their 20th anniversary with several events this spring, including a Community Gallery installation at the Fitchburg Art Museum through May […]
Fitchburg State announces honorees for commencement ceremonies
FITCHBURG–Fitchburg State University alumna Yla Eason, who founded a multiracial toy company dedicated to fighting the racial imbalance in toys and superheroes, will deliver the address at the undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 18. Eason, a 1971 graduate of Fitchburg State, is an accomplished marketing professional based in the Greater New York City area […]
FSU welcomes Grammy-winning jazz drummer Neal Smith
FITCHBURG — The Twin Cities high school jazz bands, along with Fitchburg State University’s Fitchbyrds, will be putting on a free performance that will feature Grammy-winning jazz drummer Neal Smith. The concert will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at Kent Recital Hall in the Conlon Fine Arts Building, 367 North St. Admission […]
FSU to feature guest trumpeter Jay Daly
FITCHBURG — The Concert Band and Community Orchestra at Fitchburg State University will present a free concert featuring guest trumpeter Jay Daly at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, in Weston Auditorium, 353 North St. Admission is free and open to the public. “It’s widely known that Jay Daly is one of the premier trumpeters in […]