Stone Soup

07/25/2024

Peace community! This long anticipated event is finally here! Tomorrow evening, this will be the place to be! Don't miss out! Only a few tickets left - be sure to grab one and join us Friday, July 26th!

The Village Worcester joins Music Worcester in bringing The String Queens (TSQ) to Central MA, and this concert serves as an extension of their work building connections across Greater Worcester around racial justice, learning, creativity, community, and healing.

Praised for its authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound, TSQ is a dynamic trio that creates stimulating musical experiences that inspire diverse audiences to love, hope, feel, and imagine! With an array of repertoire spanning from the Baroque era to the Jazz Age to today’s Billboard Hot 100 Chart, TSQ performs versatile programs that take listeners on a rousing musical journey through time and a multitude of musical genres.

01/07/2024

OurStory
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Can u help bring Major Taylor’s story to life?

Major Taylor rode as an early aero advocate with deep drops to lower his back profile. Shown here as a rising star at eighteen in 1896 in the studio of George H. Van Norman in Springfield MA. Photo courtesy of the Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History in Springfield MA.

Courtesy of Peter Nye

Help us to bring Taylor's Story on the big Screen.
www.worcesterwhirlwind.com

12/26/2023

Heri za Kwanzaa (Happy Kwanzaa) community! ❤️🖤💚 Today is the first day of Kwanzaa! We are so grateful and excited to learn and share about Kwanzaa with everyone again this year. Whether you have celebrated this holiday for years or you are new to what it's all about, there is something beautiful in store for anyone who embraces the Nguzo Saba and the beauty of their Afrikan heritage! 🪘

Kwanzaa is a time for self-reflection, connection to others, family, community, and culture. We hope the next seven days (and every day) you will embrace Kwanzaa and all it means for our community and go into the new year with a vision for peace, justice, unity, and love.

Keep an eye on our social media for upcoming Kwanzaa events this week!

Heri za Kwanzaa (Happy Kwanzaa) community! ❤️🖤💚Today is the first day of Kwanzaa! We are so grateful and excited to learn and share about Kwanzaa with everyone again this year. Whether you have celebrated this holiday for years or you are new to what it's all about, there is something beautiful in store for anyone who embraces the Nguzo Saba and the beauty of their Afrikan heritage!🪘

Kwanzaa is a time for self-reflection, connection to others, family, community, and culture. We hope the next seven days (and every day) you will embrace Kwanzaa and all it means for our community and go into the new year with a vision for peace, justice, unity, and love.

Keep an eye on our social media for upcoming Kwanzaa events this week!

07/24/2023

Village
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Kiddies Cultural Fest was a great success!! Look for more exciting events as Worcester Caribbean American Carnival Association celebrated 10 years of Carnival in Worcedter this year!! ❤️🖤💚💛

Thank you ❤️

12/22/2022

As holiday times approach, we have been preparing for one of our favorite times of the year... KWANZAA! Kwanzaa is a pan-Afrikan holiday that encourages those across the diaspora to reconnect with their family, community, and culture!

This year, we will be hosting our annual Community Kwanzaa Celebration in person for the first time since the pandemic. Community members are invited to join us on Friday, December 30th, 2022 from 5 pm to 8 pm to enjoy performers, vendors, food, and edutainment! Bringing a dish for our communal karamu (feast) is helpful but not required! All are welcome to join us (whether this is your first year learning about/celebrating Kwanzaa or you are a seasoned celebrator!)

In addition, we will have a combination of virtual and in-person events every day of Kwanzaa (from December 26th to January 1st). Check out our schedule of events for each day of Kwanzaa and join us as you are able! (A loving reminder that you can celebrate Kwanzaa and Christmas if you so choose)! Feel free to send us a message on messenger or email [email protected] with questions or for more information!

We are looking forward to celebrating Kwanzaa with our community and closing out the new year honoring the Nguzo Saba (7 Principles of Kwanzaa) - Umoja/Unity, Kujichagulia/Self-Determination, Ujima/Collective Work & Responsibility, Ujamaa/Cooperative Economics, Nia/Purpose, Kuumba/Creativity, Imani/Faith.

12/06/2022

Join us this Saturday (12/10) from 12 to 5 pm to check out our Village Marketplace! All are welcome to come through! Curious who is joining us? We will be doing vendor spotlights everyday this week! Be sure to keep an eye out!

Candles by Darnella
Carol Davis Creations
Ellivia
Everyday Powers Tarot
Love Siku
M&J Crafts
The Nefarious Strumpet
Patricia Lincoln
Body Vibes
Worcester Community Fridges
Wood Burning Ngoc Anh

Join us this Saturday (12/10) from 12 to 5 pm to check out our Village Marketplace! All are welcome to come through! Curious who is joining us? We will be doing vendor spotlights everyday this week! Be sure to keep an eye out!

Candles by Darnella
Carol Davis Creations
Ellivia
Everyday Powers Tarot
Love Siku
M&J Crafts
The Nefarious Strumpet
Patricia Lincoln
Body Vibes
Worcester Community Fridges
Wood Burning Ngoc Anh

11/29/2022

GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. On this Giving Tuesday, we invite those who are able to donate to The Village Worcester!

The Village was created in September 2020 after the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and too many other Black folks across the country. It is an Afrocentric cultural, learning, and healing center. While everyone is welcome in our space, our focus is on the Black community. The five pillars of The Village are 1) racial & social justice, 2) learning, 3) creativity, 4) community, and 5) healing. We are striving to create a multi-generational space that encourages sharing, growth, love, and peace for all. We currently provide commercial and meeting spaces to 11 non-profit organizations, host programs that celebrate our culture, and provide the community the opportunity to explore different holistic healing in our center with Black & POC practitioners.

Ultimately, The Village is a space for the community, especially Black folks, to meet others, learn, grow, and heal. We have met some amazing since opening our doors and are looking forward to meeting many more. With your support, we can ensure this space continues doing important work for our community! Many thanks in advance and you and yours are always welcome at The Village!
https://tinyurl.com/donatetothevillage
https://tinyurl.com/gfmthevillage

11/12/2022

It’s definitely not too early to start holiday shopping! What better way to support local businesses/creators than to stop by The Village Marketplace today! We have 10 amazing vendors lined for everyone! Don’t let the rain keep you in the house! All are welcome to come through! ✨

If you missed out on Black Panther:Wakanda Forever raffles last night, you can still come by and purchase a ticket! 🐈‍⬛

The Village Marketplace 🪘
Saturday, November 12th
4 King Street, Worcester, MA 01610
12 pm to 5 pm

It’s definitely not too early to start holiday shopping! What better way to support local businesses/creators than to stop by The Village Marketplace this Saturday! We have some amazing vendors lined for everyone! All are welcome to come through! ✨

The Village Marketplace
Saturday, November 12th
12 pm to 5 pm

10/09/2022

Peace community! Don't miss out on the fourth and final porch concert of the season today, October 9th from 4 om to 6 pm at 4 King Street! All are welcome and Charles Ketter Music never disappoints! You won't want to miss out!