Residents Event Calendar

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! ushered in a new era of American musical theater. Set against the back- drop of the founding of a new state, this beloved musical has something for everyone: infectious songs, lighthearted comedy, heartfelt romance, chilling drama, and more. Hugh Jackman stars as Curly in this 1999 West End revival choreographed by Susan Stroman and directed by Trevor Nunn.

Our guest speaker is Bill Wallace, Director of the Worcester Historical Museum. His topic is “Be Mine: The True Story of How Worcester Did Not Invent the Valentine.” This time of year, to let partners, friends, and family know just how much you love them each Feb. 14, you might want to thank, or blame, the city of Worcester. The Valentine was not invented in Worcester; but in the last quarter of the 19th century, Worcester was one of the centers of the American Valentine industry. Bill will tell us how and why that came about. He has been the Director of the WHM since 1976.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with us and The Tom Nutile Band one of the region’s premier swing bands. Tom’s musicians have performed with some of the best-known big-band and pop groups in the world, and have been on stage everywhere from Symphony Hall in Boston to stadiums and clubs in Eu- rope, China, Japan, Thailand and the Caribbean. They are first-call musicians for recording sessions in Boston. and New York.