Events
Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15: Cinema Worcester at the Frontroom Presents “The End”
Cinema Worcester in conjunction with the WCUW Frontroom presents “The End“, a film by Joshua Oppenheimer.
“A Golden Age-style musical about the last human family.” “Unnerving, raw, and original.” Starring Tilda Swinton and Michael Shannon.
Twenty-five years after environmental collapse left the Earth uninhabitable, Mother, Father and Son are confined to their palatial bunker, where they struggle to maintain hope and a sense of normalcy by clinging to the rituals of daily life–until the arrival of a stranger, Girl, upends their happy routine. Son, a naïve twenty-something who has never seen the outside world, is fascinated by the newcomer, and suddenly the delicate bonds of blind optimism that have held this wealthy clan together begin to fray.
As tensions rise, their seemingly idyllic existence starts to crumble, with long-repressed feelings of remorse and resentment threatening to destroy the family’s delicate balance. But their reckoning with difficult truths also points to a different way forward, one based on acceptance, love, and a capacity for change.
Run time is 2 hours 28 minutes.
Showtimes: Saturday, December 14, 1 pm, and Sunday, December 15, 1 pm. Tickets $8-$11. Purchase tickets online.
The WCUW Frontroom is located at 910 Main St., Worcester MA.
Thursday, December 19 to Sunday, February 2 : “A Visual Conversation with the World” by Jill Watts
“A Visual Conversation with the World” by Jill Watts comes to the Harold Stevens Gallery December 19 to February 2.
The exhibit features ceramic sculpture and wearable art by Jill Watts.
Opening reception is Thursday, December 10, 5-7 pm.
Gallery hours: Mondays 12 to 3pm; Wednesdays 2 to 4 pm; Thursdays 1 to 5 pm; Fridays 11 to 2 pm; Saturdays 11 to 1 pm; or by appointment. Free to all!
The Harold Stevens Gallery is located inside WCUW, 910 Main Street, Worcester, MA.
Friday, December 20: Cinema Worcester at the Frontroom Presents “House (Hausu 1977)”
Cinema Worcester in conjunction with the WCUW Frontroom presents “House (Hausu 1977)“, a film by Nobuhiko Obayashi.
A Japanese comedy horror film..“Too absurd to be genuinely terrifying, yet too nightmarish to be merely comic, “House” seems like it was beamed to Earth from another planet.” – Philadelphia Inquirer
In an effort to avoid spending time with her father and his creepy new lover, young Gorgeous (Kimiko Ikegami) resolves to visit her aunt’s remote mansion. With six of her closest friends in tow, including the musically inclined Melody (Eriko Tanaka) and the geeky Prof (Ai Matsubara), Gorgeous arrives at the estate, where supernatural events occur almost immediately. A severed head takes flight, household appliances come to life and a portrait of a cat seems to contain an evil spirit.
Run time is 1 hour 27 minutes.
Showtime: Friday, December 20, 7 pm. Tickets $8-$11. Purchase tickets online.
The WCUW Frontroom is located at 910 Main St., Worcester MA.
Saturday, December 21 and Sunday, December 22: Cinema Worcester at the Frontroom Presents “Flow”
Cinema Worcester in conjunction with the WCUW Frontroom presents “Flow“, a film by Gints Zilbalodis.
“Shimmers with the essence of life and the spirit of selfless cooperation.” Rogerebert.com
A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, Flow follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land, they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet.
From the boundless imagination of the award-winning Gints Zilbalodis (Away) comes a thrilling animated spectacle as well as a profound meditation on the fragility of the environment and the spirit of friendship and community. Steeped in the soaring possibilities of visual storytelling, Flow is a feast for the senses and a treasure for the heart.
Run time is 1 hour 24 minutes. Rated PG.
Showtimes: Saturday, December 21, 1 pm and Sunday, December 22, 1 pm. Tickets $8-$11. Purchase tickets online.
The WCUW Frontroom is located at 910 Main St., Worcester MA.
Saturday, December 28: Jubilee Gardens at the Frontroom
All original music from singer/songwriter Jubilee Connolly, with Dan Hunt on guitar, Rainer Reichel on violin, Michael Severens on cello and Gail Hunt on bass, and maybe some surprise guests!
Doors open at 6 pm, come down to help support community radio and have some fun with Jubilee Gardens! Parking across the street, suggested cash donations at the door, sure to see some friends or make some new ones, listening, dancing and refreshments!
Scott McLennan comments: “Connolly’s music is a kaleidoscope of sounds, pulling Latin American rhythms, the hypnotic grooves of raga music, and the mysterious airs of Arabic music under the umbrella of sophisticated arrangements that fuse jazz, pop and folk elements.”
The WCUW Frontroom is located at 910 Main St., Worcester MA.
Sunday, January 12 and Sunday, January 19: One Door Closes at the Frontroom
Based on the award winning book by Tom Ingrassia and Jared Chrudimsky, One Door Closes: Korey’s Courage presents the stories of four people—Ken McDonnell (of Holden), Scherrie Payne (Formerly of The Supremes), June Monteiro (of The Toys), and Dr. Korey Varano—each of whom overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles and tragedy to live into their dreams.
They share their inspiring—and moving—stories with candor and humor. The film features music by Mary Wilson, of The Supremes, Scherrie Payne, Kristjon Imperio (of Worcester), and Scott Lamlein (formerly of Worcester).
Currently on the film festival circuit, One Door Closes: Korey’s Courage has been recognized with four industry awards—including Most Inspiring Documentary at the Detroit Trinity International Film Festival, and Best Local Feature at the Massachusetts Independent Film Festival.
Showtimes: Sunday, January 12, 4pm and Sunday, January 19, 4pm.
The WCUW Frontroom is located at 910 Main St., Worcester MA.
You can take two different WRTA buses to WCUW and the Frontroom: