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Events Upcoming Soon at WCUW! (for all events, see here)
Sunday, June 14, thru Saturday, August 29: Creativity Over Silence
The Harold Stevens Gallery presents “Creativity Over Silence”, curated by Cate Smith and Allissa Williams.
The exhibition asks artists to respond to the events of the last year and a half through their own artistic vision. Photographers, sculptors, ceramic artists, painters, video artists, and mixed media artists are coming together to address their reactions to our confusing and often angering times. Artists have the capacity to generate new ideas, illuminate where differences and joint passions lie, and reveal truths ignored by mainstream media. By bringing together these artists and their works, the show seeks to open up a dialogue between artists and between artists and their audiences.
Participating artists: Frank Armstrong, Bayda Asbridge, Heather Barros, Ricardo Barros, Lisa Barthelson, Scott Boilard, Jennifer Carey, Trish Dehls, Louie Despres, Alice Dillion, Stephen DiRado, Skye Donaldson, Claudio Eshun, Antonio Fonseca, Frances Jakubek, Patti Kelly, James Maurelle, Victor Pacheco, Toby Sisson, Sandrine Sheon, Hoang Truong, Jill Watts, Allissa Williams, Matt Wright, Liang Yuan.
Opening reception: Sunday, June 14, 5 to 7 pm.
Gallery hours: Mondays noon to 3 pm; Wednesdays 2 to 4 pm; Thursdays 11 am to 3 pm; Fridays 11 am to 4 pm; Saturdays 8:30 am to 12:30 pm; or by appointment. Free to all!
A talk on Saturday, July 25, 10:30 am to 12 pm, will bring together artists Bayda Asbridge, Jennifer Carey, Hoang Truong, and Liang Yuan to talk about their personal experiences with oppression and privilege, followed by questions from the audience and a discussion.
The Gallery is accepting donations for Food Not Bombs Worcester of toothbrushes, toothpaste, travel soap/shampoo, baby wipes, granola/protein bars, and gloves.
The Harold Stevens Gallery is located inside WCUW, 910 Main Street, Worcester, MA. Parking in the Clark University lot across the street, or on the street.
Listen to Gail Hunt, host of Art on the Air, talk with the artists, Cate Smith and Allissa Williams. Originally aired June 11, 2026.
Thursday, June 18 and Friday, June 18: Cinema Worcester at the Frontroom Presents “Jinsei”
Cinema Worcester in conjunction with the WCUW Frontroom presents “Jinsei”, a film by Ryuya Suzuki.
Our hero (voiced by rapper Ace Cool), called by a different name in each chapter of his life, becomes a J-pop idol, an outcast, a leader, and an oracle in this hundred-year chronicle spanning the past, present, and future.
Through a chance encounter with a transfer student, he trains to become an idol, starting his search for self-identity and a journey toward greatness beyond superstardom.
Written, directed, edited and entirely hand-drawn by newcomer Ryuya Suzuki over eighteen months, JINSEI (meaning “life” in Japanese) is an anime tour-de-force that announces Suzuki to the world as a bold new talent in independent animation.
“This one-man indie wonder is a work of true vision.” – Japan Times
“One of the best anime movies of the year.” – Anime News Network
Run time is 1 hour and 33 minutes. NR. Japanese with subtitles.
Showtimes: Thursday, June 18, 7 pm, and Friday, June 19, 7 pm.
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, June 20: Sugar Ray and the Bluetones at the Frontroom
WCUW is so excited to have Sugar Ray Norcia and the Bluetones return to the FrontRoom!
They have been playing their unique style of blues the world over for almost forty years. Not limited to one style, but able to play Chicago Blues in the style of Muddy Waters, Little Walter and Billy Boy Arnold; Kansas City Swing in the style of “Big” Joe Turner; Texas Blues like “T” Bone Walker and Freddie King; and the swampy Louisiana sounds of “Lazy” Lester – all played with distinctive originality.
All of the members of Sugar Ray and the Bluetones have been featured on other artists recordings which include Roomful of Blues, Hubert Sumlin, John Hammond, Johnny Winter, J.Geils, Otis Grand, Pinetop Perkins, The Mannish Boys, Sugaray Rayford, Debbie Davies, Duke Robillard, Ronnie Earl and many more.
“Sugar Ray is the real deal. There is nobody better to represent this music.” Kim Wilson, The Fabulous Thunderbirds
“Sugar Ray has great tone and phrasing, singing ad playing the harp. One of my favorites.” Charlie Musslewhite
Showtime: Saturday, June 20, 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:30. Tckets at the door are $30 cash or Venmo. A limited number of tickets are available in advance at Eventbrite for $28.52 (processing charge included). 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, June 21: The Ed Melikian Ensemble at the Frontroom
The Ed Melikian Ensemble will present works from the repertoire of Armenian, Greek, Turkish and Arabic music.
Ed Melikian plays the oud, a pear-shaped string instrument that was first discovered in the 7th century in ancient Persia, and is featured in the music of Armenia, Turkey, Greece, Israel and the Arabic-speaking countries of the Middle East. It is considered the forerunner of all stringed instruments.
Over the years Ed has appeared in countless supper clubs and concert venues, and has recorded albums with numerous groups, including his own Ensemble. At one point his Ensemble played an eleven-year stint at the now-closed, iconic Sahara Restaurant in Worcester.
In addition to Ed, the other members of the Ensemble include some of the top talent in the field of Near and Middle Eastern music: Gary Kashmanian on dumbeg, and multi-instrumentalists Harry Bedrossian on keyboards, and Mal Barsamian on clarinet and sax.
Ed also hosts his own radio show, Ed’s Magic Carpet, on WCUW on the fourth Friday of each month from 2-4 pm. “On my show, I feature the same type of music we’ll be presenting in-concert on the 21st of June”, he said. “It’ll be fun, for sure!”
Showtime: Sunday, June 21, 6:00 pm. Doors open at 5:30. Tckets at the door are $20 cash or Venmo. 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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