Tuesday, May 13th, 2025

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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ American Flatbread has opened on Green Street and now offers a 10-lane candlepin bowling facility that brings the nostalgic game back to Worcester—using scoring sheets and pencils to keep track of each game. The restaurant serves pizza baked in a 25,000 lb clay oven, welcomes walk-ins, and will start taking patio reservations on May 19. Telegram & Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Brazilian mother arrested by ICE on Eureka Street on May 8 is now held at Wyatt Detention Center in Central Falls, R.I. — she was transferred from a detention facility in Vermont, her daughter’s lawyer said. MassLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Upton folk singer Dan Cloutier raised $20,000 on Kickstarter—far surpassing his $6,000 target—to fund trips that took him to Newfoundland and Greenland to record tracks for his album 'Iceberg.' He held a release show on May 2 at Faith Community Church and the album is now available on streaming services. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ The City of Worcester has invited local artists to submit designs for the back panels of new dual-stream waste bins across the city — a project that offers $300 per design for one of 50 selected works. Submissions must reflect themes of environmental stewardship and sustainable neighborhoods and are due by 5 p.m. May 28. Telegram & Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Worcester city officials announced that today's City Council meeting will be held virtually via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. — City Hall will close at 5 p.m. as a safety measure after grassroots organizers planned a protest rally. MassLive
- ➤ Worcester police and fire departments received crisis bags—filled with toys like teddy bears, finger pockets, putty, stress balls, and crayons—to help comfort children during traumatic events, as announced by District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. Officials say 400 bags have been supplied to first responders to offer support when children are in distress. MassLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local high school baseball players were featured in the Hometeam Central Mass. Baseball Player of the Week poll, and Connor Secrist received 9,336 votes—selected from over 33,000 ballots—to earn the weekly honor against several top performers. Telegram & Gazette
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Northeast Section IFT Food Industry Expo
Various times — DCU Center — Entry ticket fees apply — Check out the latest innovations in the food industry at this major expo.
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CoComelon: Sing-A-Long
4-6 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience a lively Broadway-style production featuring favorite sing-along songs from CoComelon.
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Conservatory Spring Reflection 2025
1-2:30 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Free entry — Celebrate the beauty of spring in an engaging performance reflecting nature's renewal.
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Nekrogoblikon Concert
6-10 p.m. — Palladium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique sound of Nekrogoblikon as they bring their high-energy performance to Worcester.
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Monthly Craft, Color, and Chat
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Morse Institute Library — Free entry — Enjoy crafts and connect with an accepting community for socializing and support.
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Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit
3:30 a.m. — The Mercantile — Cheap tickets available — Experience the stunning artistry of Van Gogh in an immersive setting.
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Informed Investor Mastermind Conference
5-9 p.m. — Off The Rails — $35 entry — Network, learn, and connect with real estate pros and industry experts in a collaborative environment.
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May Fiesta: Boodle Fight!
4-9 p.m. — Loft 266 — Tickets required — Experience a Filipino cultural celebration with delicious food and vibrant entertainment.
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Tesla Concert
1-5 p.m. — Indian Ranch — General Admission — Experience the electrifying sounds of Tesla at the Summer Kickoff Concert with a rich history of rock music.
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Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Concert
5-8 PM — Tree House Brewing Company — Ticket prices vary — Experience the high-energy psychedelic funk of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong live.
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