The Loves of Cass McGuire (Fri, May 16)
8:00 PM-10:30 PM, Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre, 19 Temple St, Worcester, MA
Written by Brian Friel, the Tony award winning author of Translations and Dancing at Lughnasa, this raucously funny yet poetically moving play is directed by Pilgrim Soul's founder and Artistic Director Matthew J. Carr, and features a troupe of local actors, led by veteran performer Ann Marie Shea in the title role. The play tells the story of Cass McGuire, who for most of her life has slaved as a barmaid on the edge of Skid Row, among deadbeats and washouts - people who live in the past. Friel's bawdy, vital, compassionate play deals with her return to Ireland and her genteel family's rejection of her. It follows her lonely struggle to rediscover the home she's dreamt of all her life and her eventual surrender to the dream world of Eden House, the rest home to which her family has committed her. Filled with colorful characters, it is a play of sentiment and wit, which according to the N. Y. Post exhibits "the rueful imagination of the true Irish poet." Ann Marie Shea, a familiar face to local audiences, performs the title role of Cass McGuire. Ms. Shea has appeared locally with Redfeather theater company (The Tempest, Richard III), and in many productions of Worcester Forum Theatre, EntrActors and New England Repertory Theatre. She has recently had the opportunity to work in several Boston area theaters, including Stoneham Theatre (A Prayer for Owen Meany, And Then There Were None), Boston Playwrights' Theatre (Red Elm), Devanaugh Theatre (By the Bog of Cats) and the Huntington Theatre, where she was an understudy for Well. She is professor emerita of Worcester State College, where she taught theatre for many years. Last spring at the Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre, Pilgrim Soul Productions staged Hugh Leonards poignant play Love in the Title to critical acclaim and standing ovations. The theater company is currently planning to follow up its production of Cass McGuire with a November production of Jimmy Murphy's The Muesli Belt, a tragicomic tale of modern Dublin. To reserve tickets, call 508-523-3773 or 508-799-7775, or send email to jfrooney@charter.net or htfoley@charter.net . Tickets are also available at the door. Sponsored by: Pigrim Soul Productions. Cost: $15 (group discounts for groups of 25+); Worcester college students earn WOO points Through Saturday, May 17.

The New York Canon: Architecture
Where the mightiest towers meet the most delicate details.

John Waterhouse
Circe Invidiosa - to view a full size thumbnail as well as go over enhanced content connected with this John Waterhouse gallery poster print, click through on the artists designation connected with the thumbnail. Additionally explore purchasing, safe framing methods and print dimension info for this wall picture. John Waterhouse is an accomplished artist and has made various fine artworks similar to "Circe Invidiosa", look through their other wall images .

Vincent Van Gogh
Starry Night over the Rhone, 1888 - to review a bigger copy of this artists print and find out more extensive information associated with this Vincent Van Gogh museum art reproduction, click through on the artist inscription affixed to the small copy to the left side. In addition there is purchasing, framing and sizing advice for this gallery art art work. Vincent Van Gogh has created many other fine art giclee prints in the same style as "Starry Night over the Rhone, 1888", examine the artist index for more art print pictures.

Sophie Harding
Leo the Lion - to glance at a bigger thumb nail and explore new history in regards to this Sophie Harding museum giclee print, click the artists inscription a bit above the thumbnail image. In addition there is purchasing, conservation framing and print size guidelines for this gallerie art giclee. Sophie Harding has many other fantastic wall prints in addition to "Leo the Lion", glance at this artists framed and unframed art reproductions.

Museum and Gallery Listings
Selective listings from art critics of The New York Times.

Natasha Wescoat
Fresh Jive Garden - to see a large copy of image and read over more extensive material on this Natasha Wescoat artist poster, click through on the artists text above the thumbnail. Also acquire buying, conservation framing and height and width advice for this art print poster. Natasha Wescoat has produced a large amount of additional artist prints in a similar genre as "Fresh Jive Garden", check the artists guide for for other fine art posters.

Steve Thoms
Shades of Poppies - to see a large depiction of this image as well as look through the newest info in regards to this Steve Thoms art reproduction, mouse click the artist title over the thumbnail image. Also get purchasing, framing and print measurement advice for this museum art giclee print. Steve Thoms has produced a good amount of additional art giclee prints in a similar genre as "Shades of Poppies", glance at their other wall pictures.