Cinema Worcester at the Frontroom Presents “Exhibiting Forgiveness”
Cinema Worcester in conjunction with the WCUW Frontroom presents “Exhibiting Forgiveness“, a film by Titus Kaphar.
Tarrell (André Holland) is an admired American painter who lives with his wife, singer Aisha (Andra Day), and their young son, Jermaine. Tarrell’s artwork excavates beauty from the anguish of his youth, keeping past wounds at bay. His path to success is derailed by an unexpected visit from his estranged father, La’Ron (John Earl Jelks), a conscience-stricken man desperate to reconcile. Tarrell’s mother, Joyce (Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor) a pious woman with a profound and joyful spirituality, hopes that Tarrell can open his heart to forgiveness, giving them all another chance at being a family. Tarrell and La’Ron learn that forgetting might be a greater challenge than forgiving in this raw and deeply moving film.
This movie is rated R (brief drug material, language). Run time is 1 hour 57 minutes.
Showtimes: Thursday, November 14, 7 pm, and Friday, November 15, 7 pm. Tickets $8-$11. Purchase tickets online.
The WCUW Frontroom is located at 910 Main St., Worcester Ma.
April Mae & the June Bugs Bring Music Back to the WCUW Frontroom!
Music returns to the WCUW Frontroom Sunday, November 17th with April Mae & the June Bugs, from Philadelphia, PA.
The signature sound of April Mae & The June Bugs has evolved from deep roots. Roots that dig deep from the wellspring of American roots music.
Sunday, November 17th, 4 to 6 pm. Tickets are just $15 at the door. Or call 508-753-1012.
The WCUW Frontroom is located at 910 Main St., Worcester Ma. Plenty of free parking across the street.
Worcester Music Legend Jim Perry Premieres “Dystopia” November 18
The WCUW Frontroom is the site of the world’s public theater screening premiere of “Dystopia”, a 30-minute video movie of Jim Perry’s recent CD of the same name. In this special event Jim will personally introduce the film and hold a reception after the screening.
Dystopia includes rapid-fire imagery to perfectly complement Perry’s original score- a song cycle that seamlessly moves through progressive rock, pop, and blues stylings. Rather than taking an overt political stance Perry successfully transcends politics and polemics to present a rather bleak picture of urban, environmental, and societal decay.
Doors open at 7, showtime is 7:30, suggested donation is $15 per person. Please plan to attend to celebrate Jim’s stunning achievement, and check out WCUW’s newly renovated Frontroom.
WCUW Community Radio is located at 910 Main St., Worcester Ma.
Jim Perry has been a fixture on the Worcester music scene for five decades, in bands from Albatross to the Silverbacks, while also writing and recording his original music. You can read Worcester Magazine’s review of the Dystopia CD here.
2024 Annual Meeting of the WCUW Membership and Elections
The Annual Meeting of the Members of WCUW, Inc. was held on Wednesday October 30, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. at the offices of WCUW, Inc., located at 910 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, and via ZOOM.
We congratulate the members who were re-elected to the board of directors (Uma Ananth and John Solarperto), and the members who are new to our board (Lee Griffin, Robin Scott, Ann Souza, and Mike Warren).
Now showing at The Harold Stevens Gallery: Pariah by Don Hartmann
Don Hartmann is a pop expressionist who investigates subversive narratives through his incongruous mise-en-scène paintings. Based in Worcester, Massachusetts, he has been exhibiting since 2001 both in Boston and Worcester galleries. (Read more about the artist and this show on our Gallery page).
The Harold Stevens Gallery is proud to display 4×4 foot works from October 5 through November 23.
Opening reception: Saturday October 5th, 4pm to 6pm.
Gallery hours: Mondays 12 to 3 pm; Wednesdays 2 to 4 pm; Thursdays 1 to 5 pm; Fridays 11 to 2 pm; or by appointment. Free to all!
Walk into our new Harold Stevens Gallery at WCUW, and you will see on your right a wall of glass blocks.
Special glass blocks, as they are engraved with the names of donors to WCUW who want their name to live forever.
You can add your name or other content to this wall for just $91.30 per line!
WCUW Receives TDI Creative Catalyst Grant
WCUW 91.3 FM, Worcester’s only non-profit non- commercial Community Radio station, is excited to announce that it is the recipient of a TDI Creative Catalyst Grant in the amount of $32,000.
In July 2023 MassDevelopment awarded $500,000 in grants to nine organizations, including WCUW Inc., for public-facing projects in Gateway Cities that support arts-and culture-based economic development and neighborhood revitalization, such as public art, arts programming and events, space activation, collaborative workspaces, mentoring and educational opportunities in the arts, and more.
The project, “Broadcasting Our Stories Brings Them to Life,” will bring the local Main South community of Worcester – businesses, nonprofits, and creatives (musicians, actors, artists, and other creatives), into the radio station and provide space as available for meetings, rehearsals, and performances.
“So many businesses are talking about how important it is to tell their stories of how their businesses are uplifting the community. We hope that the sharing of these entrepreneurial journeys can inspire a new generation of aspiring business leaders” said WCUW Board Chair Darren Pinto.
Troy Tyree, WCUW’s Executive Director agrees, “We’ve been the voice of Main South for 100 years. First as a radio station that was part of Clark University, and since 1973, as a non-profit non-commercial Community Radio station.”
Songwriters in the Round
Every month on the 4th Thursday of the month, now at the WCUW Frontroom. Hosted by Serena May Kilsmith.
A typical evening begins with introductions of the featured artists. Then the Showcase will begin with songwriters taking turns playing their original works and sharing what inspires their writing.
At the halfway point of the night things will switch over and Serena will introduce the line-up for the Original Song Share Open mic, and break the ice with one or two of her originals before inviting others up to play.
The WCUW Frontroom is at 910 Main Street, Worcester, MA.
Visit the Songwriters in the Round – Worcester Facebook page for more details.
Become an Underwriter and Support Community Radio
WCUW is grateful to the businesses and organizations who underwrite programs in support of community radio which provides freedom of the airways and programming that reflects the diversity our community.
Our audience really does listen and appreciate those who support us.
Non-profits
WCUW is here to help give your mission a voice!
For-profits
Invest where your message is not only heard, but appreciated!
For more information on Underwriting programs on WCUW click here, or contact Executive Director Troy Tyree at 508-753-1012 or by email at [email protected].
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