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Worcester
Monday, October 20th, 2025
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Gourds bring a bright and varied look to local farmstands and porches this season—showing rich colors, many shapes, and a long history of use from food to art. Experts at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill explain that gourds once carried water and made music, tying nature and culture together over time. Telegram & Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Adwoa Sakyi-Lamptey is running for an at-large seat on the Worcester School Committee and will challenge incumbents Maureen Binienda and Sue Mailman—she aims to expand after-school programs and strengthen mental health support for students as a parent and immigrant with firsthand experience. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Worcester School Committee member Sue Mailman, a fourth-generation business owner, is running for reelection as an at-large member and plans to boost vocational education and hold school employees accountable. She said she will bring an outside view to the system—calling for more local and state partnerships to make schools stronger. Telegram & Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ UMass Chan Medical School has advanced its environmental justice program by engaging the campus community in listening sessions on climate change and its impact on marginalized groups (an intern led the sessions with a $7,500 Catalyst Grant). Intern Tionge Nakazwe analyzed the responses to define environmental justice and guide future efforts in clean energy, community engagement, and health. UMass Chan Medical School
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UMass Chan researcher Kathryn Sabella, PhD, received a competitive NIAAA grant to study social factors that may be driving more binge drinking among women. She will analyze national data to learn how age, income, stress & social roles affect alcohol use to help guide policy changes. UMass Chan Medical School
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Get the Led Out Tribute Concert
8-11 p.m. — Stadium Theatre — $34, $39, $44 — Experience the epic sounds of Led Zeppelin performed live with authentic energy and artistry.
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Long Subaru 15th Annual Love-A-Pet Event
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Long Subaru — Free entry — Celebrate furry friends with adoptable pets and a cutest pet contest.
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Live Music Featuring Josh Kerwin
11 AM – 3 PM — Tangerini's Spring Street Farm — Free entry — Experience self-taught artistry with Josh Kerwin's unique piano and vocal performance.
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Worcester Bitcoin Meetup
6-9 p.m. — The Boynton Restaurant & Spirits — Free entry — Connect with local bitcoin enthusiasts to share insights and deepen your understanding of Bitcoin.
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Hallelujah Night Celebration
7-10 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Tickets required ($1) — Experience an inspiring evening of worship and community with uplifting performances.
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Born of Osiris with The Browning
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Palladium — Tickets available — Experience high-energy performances from progressive metal innovators as part of the Through Shadows USA Tour.
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Kyung-Wha Chung: Violin Recital
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Mechanics Hall — $15-$84 — Experience acclaimed violinist Kyung-Wha Chung showcasing masterful sonatas alongside pianist Kevin Kenner.
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Colorful Cocktails: A Pen and Watercolor Workshop
5-7 p.m. — The White Eagle — $55 for one, $100 for two — Unleash your creativity while painting seasonal cocktails in this beginner-friendly watercolor workshop.
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An Evening of Authors at Worcester Public Library
5:45-9 p.m. — Worcester Public Library — Fundraiser event — Celebrate literature with Chris Bohjalian, Wally Lamb, and Kristina Forest over drinks and food.
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Niagara Purple Eagles at Holy Cross Crusaders Hockey
6-8 p.m. — Hart Center at the Luth Athletic Complex — Tickets required — Experience intense college hockey action as the Crusaders face off against the Purple Eagles.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A happy person isn't someone who's happy all the time. It's someone who effortlessly interprets events in a way that benefits them.
~ Naval Ravikant
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