FITCHBURG —The Center for Italian Culture at Fitchburg State University will continue its 2023-2024 programming series, “Nuovo Mondo: A Century of Immigration from and to Italy,” with a series of film screenings that focus on recent immigration to Italy from diverse perspectives. Admission to the screenings, all of which will be held in Ellis White […]
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Stratton Players hosts successful theatre experience
FITCHBURG — Stratton Players continued their 99th season with a unique, immersive theatre experience titled “High Tea with Lucy Fay and her Friends”, held recently at Fitchburg’s beloved Fay Club, located at 658 Main St. Written and directed by Stratton Players Chair, Sally Cragin, audience members had the opportunity to interact with actors portraying remarkable […]
‘They all have stories’
FITCHBURG — Hundreds of mini masterpieces were displayed at Reingold Elementary School on March 8 for the inaugural Tiny Art Show. Paintings and drawings created with a variety of mediums adorned lines of tables in the gymnasium along with artist statements in the words of the first through fifth grade students. Gold balloons indicated how […]
Stratton Players announces auditions for ‘Almost, Maine’
FITCHBURG — Stratton Players announces auditions for “Almost, Maine” a heart-warming comedy by John Cariani, are being held over the next two days at Christ Church. Both speaking and background are roles available. The auditions will be held 6-9 p.m. on Sunday, March 17 and 7-10 p.m. on Monday, March 18, at Guild Hall, Christ […]
Fitchburg State panel to discuss use of psychedelics in therapy
FITCHBURG — The medical, scientific and social aspects of psychedelic-assisted therapy will be discussed when Fitchburg State University hosts a panel discussion of experts from medicine, neuroscience and clinical practice at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at the main lounge of Hammond Hall. Admission to the talk is free and open to the public. Psychedelics, […]
Elementary students create mural for Haitian Outreach
FITCHBURG — Third grade students at St. Bernard’s Elementary School recently created a vivid and colorful mural that will be mailed overseas along with backpacks as part of the Haitian Outreach efforts. The outreach program is sponsored by St. Bernard’s Parish worshipping at St. Camillus de Lellis Church on Mechanic Street. The students participate in […]