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Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Corridor Grants Add A Surprise Telegram & Gazette
Sunday, March 7, 2010 ‘Rita' captivates, is exhilarating Worcester Telegram & Gazette Early in Willy Russell's “Educating Rita,” Rita asks Frank what the meaning of “assonance” is. He explains it's the use of similar vowel sounds... more
Thursday, March 4, 2010 ‘Rita’ continues education of actress Telegram & Gazette The set and costumes for “Educating Rita” were part of the learning process for Aimee Kewley as she got ready to take on the role of Rita... more
February 15, 2010 What To Do When The Top Executive Isn’t The Boss Worcester Business Journal
February 15, 2010 Alternatives art exhibit looks at life -- magnified The Daily Grafton.com
Friday, February 12, 2010 Alternatives’ praised, accreditation renewed Blackstone Valley Tribune Whitinsville-based Alternatives has earned high marks from the state Department of Developmental Services’ Office of Quality Enhancement. more
Thursday, January 28, 2010 Larger Than Life Blackstone Valley Tribune From an enormous M&M to the passion of artists for their craft, participants in Alternatives’ Arts and Culture Program have been living large. more
January 22, 2010 Life Magnified as oversize sculptures take over Alternatives Northbridge Times Everything is oversized in the exhibition opening February 5 in the Spaulding R. Aldrich Heritage Gallery at Alternatives' Whitin Mill. more
Friday, January 22nd, 2010 Horizons of Memory Blackstone Valley Tribune Nick Hollibaugh’s Midwest roots are revealed in his exhibit at Alternatives’Spaulding Aldrich Heritage Gallery. more
January 1, 2010 Apple Tree Arts receives UniBank’s Community Building Award Grafton Times Apple Tree Arts, a nonprofit community music and theatre arts school based in Grafton, has been given The UniBank Community Building Award. more
December 17, 2009 Why ask Y? The Flash When is a letter of the alphabet both a work of art and a question? more
November 26, 2009 Community Spirit The Flash In an era when many people don’t even know their neighbors, it can be hard to build a sense of community and common purpose. more
Monday, November 23, 2009 The Y's have landed Northbridge Times he influx of Ys, which are part of the “Y” project, aims to ask questions of you that the artist, Ralph Brancaccio, has long been asking himself. more
Sunday, November 22, 2009 Whitinsville asked to contemplate the meaning of 'Y' Grafton Times You may be wondering: why? Or, more specifically, more
Monday, November 16, 2009 Murals grace Quinsigamond Village Northbridge Times Alternatives' Young Adult Arts and Culture Program and the Quinsigamond Village Community Center collaborated with artist Carole Plante to design... more
Monday, November 9, 2009 Alternatives receives a preservation award for the Whitin Mill Complex Northbridge Times Alternatives' Whitin Mmill Complex has received a 2009 Preservation Award from the Massachusetts Historical Commission. more
November 2, 2009 Alternatives uses art to connect with the community Northbridge Times Anything that people are passionate about can create common ground for interaction and friendship. more
Thursday, October 22, 2009 Exploring outdoor beauty Artists exhibit works at 1826 Brick Mill The Flash
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 ‘Sylvia’ a delightful shaggy-dog love story Worcester Telegram & Gazette “Sylvia” is one-of-a-kind — theater lovers are invited to nibble at A.R. Gurney's decidedly unusual domestic triangle. more
Thursday, September 10, 2009 Community Harvest Project breaks record Grafton Times The number of the day at the Community Harvest Project yesterday was 40,058. That number represents 40,058 lbs. of produce donated. more
September 4, 2009 Under The Sea With Brian Skerry Blackstone Valley Tribune NORTHBRIDGE — More than 100 people sat in absolute darkness in the Singh Performing Arts Center at Alternatives Unlimited.
And yet the light National Geographic underwater photographer- journalist Brian Skerry shed on what goes on under the ocean surface was like a klieg explosion. more
Thursday, September 3, 2009 Pilgrim’s ‘Sylvia’ a Delightful, Womanly Dog Worcester Telegram & Gazette It can be a dodgy sort of role — playing a dog, particularly when the playwright taking you for a walk is A.R. Gurney.
Yes, Gurney’s “Sylvia” is a comedy. But Gurney is amusing, not slapstick. He’s clever but not a caricaturist — even though he is known for depicting, humorously, but also often wistfully, the lives of WASPS. more
August 28, 2009 Singh Center to host performances of “Sylvia” Blackstone Valley Tribune
August 31, 2009 Winners & Losers Worcester Business Journal Thanks to a new statewide system for delivering mental health services, the landscape of the state’s human services has changed dramatically. more
August 28, 2009 Alternatives unveils new Uxbridge residence Blackstone Valley Tribune Alternatives Unlimited dedicated its new residential program in Uxbridge with more than 35 people arriving on motorcycles last Sunday, Aug. 23. more
August 14, 2009 Skerry photos showing at Heritage Gallery Blackstone Valley Tribune An Uxbridge native who has gone on to become one of the world’s preeminent underwater photographers is the latest artist to have his work displayed. more
Thursday, August 6, 2009 Marketing The Valley Blackstone Valley Tribune The Alternatives Heritage Market got off to a rousing start Sunday, Aug. 2. more
Thursday, July 30, 2009 Excitement is contagious for Alternatives' Heritage Market Northbridge Times This Sunday marks the first time that Alternatives will be hosting the Heritage Market at the beautiful and historic Whitin Mill in Northbridge. more
Thursday, July 30, 2009 Another link in the green technology chain Worcester Telegram & Gazette Resting in a concrete channel that runs between the Red Brick Mill at Alternatives Unlimited Inc. and the Mumford River, is a metal turbine... more
Thursday, July 30, 2009 Markets are life of Valley The Flash Blackstone Valley residents have even more opportunities to “buy local” this summer... more
Friday, July 10, 2009 Whitin Mill receives cultural grant Blackstone Valley Tribune The Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund has awarded ValleyCAST! a $160,000 grant to help complete the renovation of Alternatives' Whitin Mill. more
Friday, June 12, 2009 Rice honored by Greater Worcester Community Foundation Blackstone Valley Tribune The Greater Worcester Community Foundation recently presented the fifth annual Renaissance Award to Dennis Rice, executive director of Alternatives. more
Friday, April 17, 2009 Heritage Gallery named in honor of Spaulding Aldrich Blackstone Valley Tribune Nearly 100 people packed Alternatives last week for the dedication of the Spaulding R. Aldrich Heritage Gallery to celebrate his contributions... more
May 2009 Run-Away Runway Blackstone Valley Tribune "Run-Away Runway" was a proper name for the fashion show conceived, directed and put on by 21-year old Faya Guanipa. more
Friday, April 10, 2009 Thanks Go Both Ways At Aldrich Gallery Telegram & Gazette Through more than 50 years of public service in the Blackstone Valley, Spaulding R. Aldrich has gained a reputation... more
December, 2009 Alternatives Holds Annual Thank You Reception Alternatives held its 33rd annual Thank You reception this past week. Over 600 people attended the reception which honors the achievements of individuals and organizations who have played significant roles as staff members, individuals served or partners of Alternatives during the past year. This year, 27 awards were given out in 11 categories such as Outstanding Achievement, Leadership, and Teamwork. Longevity awards were also given out during the evening. moreNovember 5, 2009 Quinsigamond Village Murals Unveiled Alternatives and QVCC collaborate on community project moreNovember 5, 2009 Alternatives Receives Preservation Award Whitin Mill Complex recognized by Massachusetts Historical Commission moreOctober 8, 2009 C3 Project coming to Alternatives. Anthropologist Margaret Mead said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." In the spirit of that statement, Alternatives, is inviting people from all walks of life and abilities to a gathering where the themes of Conversation, Creativity and Community will be explored. Known as The C3 Project, this is the third annual arts conference at Alternatives' Whitin Mill. The conference takes place Saturday, November 7th, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. moreAugust 24, 2009 New Home Dedicated To the Memory of Richard Lavallee This past Sunday over 50 people attended the dedication of Alternatives’ newest residential program in Uxbridge to the memory of Richard Lavallee. Many of those who attended, including neighbors and Lavallee family and friends arrived on motorcycles in honor of Richard. moreFriday, July 17, 2009 Alternatives’ Heritage Market Local vendors, artists and entertainers wanted! moreThursday, July 2, 2009 Alternatives and North Central Human Services Form Partnership Alternatives Unlimited, Inc has formed a new partnership with North Central Human Services (NCHS) ... moreMonday, June 29, 2009 ValleyCAST! and Alternatives receive Cultural Facilities Fund Grant. Grant will help complete Whitin Mill renovations. more
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