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Thursday, July 23, thru Saturday, July 25: Cinema Worcester at the FrontRoom Presents “Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World”
Cinema Worcester in conjunction with the WCUW FrontRoom presents “Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World”, a film by Sasha Waters Freyer.
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” This line from a poem by Mary Oliver continues to resonate across generations — and lies at the heart of this intimate and illuminating portrait.
A fiercely private yet profoundly influential voice, Oliver crafted poems that transformed quiet observation into something transcendent. Openly lesbian and deeply devoted to the natural world (and her beloved dogs), she built a life of intention, privacy, and creative clarity.
Saved by the Beauty of the World weaves Oliver’s own words through rare archival materials and candid reflections from those who knew and admired her, including John Waters, Stephen Colbert, and Oprah Winfrey.
From her formative years marked by hardship to her quiet life in Provincetown with her longtime partner, the film traces the journey of a poet who found salvation in attention — to nature, to language, and to love. Tender, contemplative, and deeply human, this documentary invites us not only to understand Mary Oliver’s life, but to reflect on our own.
Run time is 1 hour and 31 minutes. NR.
Showtimes: Thursday, July 23, 7 pm; Friday, July 24, 7 pm; and Saturday, July 25.
Purchase tickets online: $14.64 general admission, $12.51 senior/student with ID, $11.44 for WCUW members (processing fees included).
Tickets at the door: $12 general admission, $10 senior/student with ID, $9 for WCUW members.
The WCUW FrontRoom is located at 910 Main St., Worcester, MA. Parking in the Clark University lot across the street, or on the street.
Saturday, July 25: Kerri Powers at the FrontRoom
It isn’t surprising that Kerri Powers landed the #1 spot on the Roots Music Report’s “Top 50 Folk Albums of 2014” with zero publicity. She has charted on the Folk Music Radio charts as well as the RMR charts.
Over the years Kerri has appeared at numerous prestigious venues and musical gatherings including The Boston Folk Festival, The Philadelphia Folk Festival, Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, and Telluride Bluegrass Festival. She has toured throughout The United States as well as overseas. Her songs have been in movies and TV series
With ‘Love is Why,’ Powers’ latest self-penned full-length album, the New England-based artist explores the universal emotion of love and its huge influence on our decisions. In particular, she examines love in the context of holding on or letting go through human loss and grieving. The album’s original songs were written during the pandemic and after Powers lost her father, whom she calls “my best friend.”
The album, recorded at Dagotown Recorders in Boston, includes musical luminaries Bo Ramsey, Luther Dickinson, Kelvin Holly, Doug Lancio, John Putnam, Regina and Anne McCrary, Brother Paul Brown, Marty Ballou, Charles Giordano, and Asa Brosius. Singer-songwriter Paul Thorn on duet vocals sings a transcendent cover of Gregg Allman’s “Please Call Home.”
When you catch Kerri Powers on stage, you will immediately feel the realness and rawness of her artistry. She delivers art at its purest, a musical canvas painted with all the soulful colors and emotion that will pull you into her songs and message of love.
“I don’t know where this young lady came from but it’s got to be a secret place. This is not the kind of singing, writing, and performing that can be easily taught. It has to be in your spirit, in your blood and the fact that she is from the Northeast is going to confound the artists down South, in the Delta, in Memphis, Clarksdale, Austin, and Nashville.” – John Apice, No Depression
Showtime: Saturday, July 25, 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30. Advance tickets are now available at Eventbrite for $23.18 (includes $3.18 processing fee). Get them while they last! Light refreshments will be served.
The WCUW FrontRoom is located at 910 Main St., Worcester, MA. Parking in the Clark University lot across the street, or on the street.
Sunday, July 26: Jerry Cortez at the FrontRoom
Jerry Cortez returns to the FrontRoom, brought to you by WCUW’s DJ Laney.
Jerry has been performing as the guitarist with the band Tower Of Power since 2010. He has also played with Jesse Collins Young and with the Youngbloods.
Come hear Jerry perform his own take on a number of cover songs favorites as well as his own originals. DJ Laney will be on vocals, and Debbie Gurrieri Maloney on flute.
Their musical song book covers standards and selections from well known artists and spans the musical genres of rock, blues, folk and jazz.
Jerry’s last show was outstanding- do NOT miss this one!
Showtime: Sunday, July 26, 5 pm. Doors open at 4:30. Tickets $20 cash or Venmo at the door. Light refreshments will be served.
The WCUW FrontRoom is located at 910 Main St., Worcester, MA. Parking in the Clark University lot across the street, or on the street.
The above are just some of the events happening at WCUW. For all events, see here.
The language, visuals, music, ideas and opinions expressed at any event in the FrontRoom or Gallery is that of the event organizer and/or artist, and not that of WCUW, Inc., its station director, programmers and other volunteers, nor its board of directors.
A Big Thank You!: Wattson Home Solutions
We would like to thank Wattson Home Solutions for the insulating work they did in our station. We will be warmer in winter, cooler in summer, and will be saving money – year round – that can be used to improve our programming and facilities.
Thank you!
Radio Waves: WCUW Makes Some Key Leadership Changes as Station Changes
(from Worcester Magazine, Jan 14, 2026) There have been some key staff changes behind the dial at WCUW Community Radio 91.3 FM as 2026 gets underway, including longtime executive director Troy Tyree transitioning to a new role as part-time programming director for the radio station.
“Troy has given his heart and soul to WCUW for more than 15 years as its only paid staff member,” WCUW said in a statement to the Telegram & Gazette.
Now there are three paid part-time staff. Joining Tyree are Steve Blake, who has volunteered at WCUW for many years, as general manager, and Laura Lenis as WCUW’s membership consultant.
Scott Hayman, clerk of the WCUW board of directors, said “the board credits Troy with shepherding WCUW through many of its lean times, especially COVID, and for his vision for the now very successful FrontRoom, a venue for weekly live music and Cinema Worcester … while managing all the station’s broadcasting and administration, Troy worked tirelessly to keep the 910 Main Street facility in shape on a shoestring budget.”
Read more at Worcester Magazine.
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!
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