2007 ARTSWorcester Sovereign Bank Performing Artist Series

A Series of FREE Lunch-Time Performances at the Atrium at Saint Vincent Hospital

For Immediate Release: May 18, 2007

Contact: Jan Seymour, 508-755-5142, info@artsworcester.org

ARTSWorcester Announces 2007 Summer Performing Artist Concerts

ARTSWorcester is pleased to announce the 2007 ARTSWorcester Sovereign Bank Performing Artist Series, featuring some of the area’s most outstanding musicians performing in a series of free lunch-time concerts at the Atrium at Saint Vincent Hospital, 20 Worcester Center Boulevard, Worcester, MA. Thanks to the sponsorship of Sovereign Bank, and the space and sound system provided by Saint Vincent Hospital, ARTSWorcester offers four exciting concerts exploring the realms of pop, and classical music.

The performances will take place on four consecutive Wednesdays in June from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Atrium of Saint Vincent Hospital. Bring a box lunch or you can purchase one at the Atrium.

Schedule of Performances: (Artists subject to change)

• Wednesday, June 6, 2007, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  Vesela Morova vocals, Kallin Johnson keyboard, Jeff Dostal bass, Bill MacGillivary, drums
• Wednesday, June 13, 2007, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  Cassy Hayes and Gabe Drapos, jazz piano and vocals
• Wednesday, June 20, 2007, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  Dick Odgren, jazz piano
• Wednesday, June 27, 2007, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  Chet Williamson, jazz harmonica and Dick Odgren, jazz piano

The 2007 ARTSWorcester Sovereign Bank Performing Artist Series is funded by Sovereign Bank. Performance space and sound system were donated by Saint Vincent Hospital. The 2007 ARTSWorcester Sovereign Bank Performing Artist Series is free and open to the public.

Currently at the ARTSWorcester Aurora Gallery, 660 Main Street, Worcester: through June 22, 2007 is the ARTSWorcester Biennial 2007, one of largest juried shows in Central Massachusetts. Biennial 2007 features some of the finest work by established and emerging local visual artists, representing the categories of painting, photography, works-on-paper, sculpture, and mixed media.

Gallery hours: Tuesdays and Saturdays 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Extended hours are available by appointment. Gallery is closed Sunday and Monday. Free and open to the public.

Address: 660 Main Street, Worcester, MA

Information: (508) 755-5142 or www.artsworcester.org or email: info@artsworcester.org.

Currently at the ARTSWorcester Quinsigamond Community College Gallery: through June 29, 2007 is The Painted Image, exhibition of paintings by Tom Grady.

Established in 1979, ARTSWorcester is a non-profit members’ organization whose purpose is to foster collaborative programs among artists and cultural organizations by providing opportunities and services for visual, performing, and literary artist members. ARTSWorcester advocates for programs of mutual benefit to the cultural, business, educational, and municipal sectors of the community. These programs include: exhibitions, concerts, and events; collaborative arts festivals; open studio tours, workshops, and lectures; and educational enrichment. ARTSWorcester is funded in part by the George I. Alden Trust, the Greater Worcester Community Foundation, The Fletcher Foundation, The George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation, the Hoche-Scofield Foundation, the Wyman-Gordon Foundation, the Worcester Cultural Commission in accordance with the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency; and Air Brush Works, Blank Canvas Magazine, Daedal Creations, Davis Publications, Mirick O’Connell, and UNUM.