North Central Mass Events

World Speaking Champ Darren LaCroix in Leominster to Make Your Presentations Wow

Fidelity Bank, Leominster 9 Leominster Connector, Leominster, MA

Former Toastmasters International World Speaking Champion Darren LaCroix visits Twin City Toastmasters on Nov. 29 to present a free workshop on crafting "Unforgettable Presentations." LaCroix, a New England native, is a motivational speaker, comedian and public speaking trainer who will let you in on some basic storytelling techniques to grab an audience and win them […]

Poets of the Past Celebrated at First Thursday

Learn and celebrate Fitchburg poets at the Poets of the Past event at the Mill St. Stage, Fitchburg on April 6. The Fitchburg Historical Society, Stratton Players, Bonfire Bookshop and InTown Fitchburg are celebrating Poetry Month. With a night of featured readers who will each share a tribute to Fitchburg poet Caroline Atherton Mason followed […]

Rachel Revere History at Play at The Gardner Museum April 27

Gardner Museum 28 Pearl St, Gardner, MA

History At Play, LLC offers living history performances which breathe life into the stories of influential and often forgotten women. Artistic director and performer Judith Kalaora will be back at the museum with a program about a strong female character in the wake of an American Revolution: Rachel Revere, Paul Revere’s young 2nd wife. This […]

Hey Kiddo: Meet Picture Book Author Jarrett J. Krosoczka in Winchendon

Murdock High School 3 Memorial Dr, Winchendon, Ma

Meet and Greet with author picture books author and illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka at Murdock High School, Winchendon. The Beals Memorial Library presents this opportunity to meet the author of this year’s One Book, One Community Read, “Hey, Kiddo.” Book signing at 6 pm., keynote talk at 7 p.m. Registration required Keep your eyes and […]

Sally Ride Portrayal to Blast Off in Sterling

Conant Public Library 4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA

The Conant Public Library is pleased to present Sheryl Faye on May 10. She will portray Sally Ride: America’s first female astronaut. This historical theater presentation is great for adults and older children as we learn more about Sally Ride and her passionate journey to space. This program is supported in part by a grant […]

Lost Towns of the Quabbin at the Gardner Museum

Gardner Museum 28 Pearl St, Gardner, MA

Railroad buff, artist, and co-owner of Frames/Ink in Petersham Ken Levine will talk about the Swift River Valley, the 4 towns lost during the creation of the Quabbin Reservoir (North Dana, Enfield, Greenwich and Prescott), the development of railroads in New England, and the Rabbit Run Railroad on May 25. This “stoppingest railroad” (with 19 […]