2018 Events
All events are free and open to the public and are held at Worcester Popup, 20 Franklin St, Worcester, MA 01608.
Saturday, July 7th
5:00-8:00pm
Opening Reception
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- Best in Show
- Food & Drink
- Flamenco & Zumba Dances
- Percussion Workshop
- Silent Auction
- Raffle
Sunday, July 8th
1:00-2:00pm
Fallen Blooms: Addiction Treatment
and The Healing Power of Art
- A talk by Denis Leary
Denis Leary is the Executive Director of Veterans Inc., the largest provider of services to veterans and their families in New England.
Sunday, July 8th
2:00-4:00pm
The Use of Art Making as a Means of Living with Chronic Illness
- A talk and workshop by Christine Croteau
Christine is a conceptual artist/activist who primarily works with recycled found objects to create often provocative and controversial sculptural installations. She will give a brief talk on her current piece in the Healing Fibers show and how she uses art making as way to manage living with Type 1 Diabetes. After the talk, she will invite those interested to create a sculptural piece made with diabetic medical supplies, working first individually and then collaboratively. The invitation is to come together as a group to play and create, in order to learn how to transform a challenging, often isolating experience, into one of connection and healing. No experience necessary (other than being human).
Saturday, July 14th
1:00-2:00pm
Pathways to Mental Health
- A talk by Elsie Uffelmann, Ph.D
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Elsie Uffelmann is a Massachusetts licensed psychologist/health service provider specializing in the treatment and research of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. She will share stories about mental health treatment from her personal and professional experiences, provide information on local resources, and invite questions and discussion among attendees.
Saturday, July 14th
1:00-2:00pm
Pathways to Mental Health
- A talk by Elsie Uffelmann, Ph.D
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Elsie Uffelmann is a Massachusetts licensed psychologist/health service provider specializing in the treatment and research of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. She will share stories about mental health treatment from her personal and professional experiences, provide information on local resources, and invite questions and discussion among attendees.
Saturday, July 14th
2:30-3:30pm
A tribute to Anthony Bourdain
Episode 7: Heroin in Small-town USA
From Bourdain's hit show, Parts Unknown, which here highlights the growing opioid crisis in Massachusetts and nationally.
Sunday, July 15th
1:00-2:00pm
Community and Connection in the Context of Addiction, Mental Health and Loneliness
- A talk by Paul Cooney
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Paul Cooney is born and raised in Worcester. The oldest of three Paul comes from a proud Irish Catholic family one that harbors a dark secret. Intertwining community with faith and travels Paul tells his story of love, loss, addiction -- being bipolar and the road -- a road back to health.
Sunday, July 15th
2:00-2:30pm
Piano & Flute Performance
- by Adele Fuzaylov
A 5th grader from Sherwood Middle school in Shrewsbury, Adele used to be a very shy little girl. She started performing with her music and dance shows to stand for a good cause (like abused and neglected children, the elderly in need of help) and to learn to believe in herself. Since then she's been playing and speaking publicly in front of hundreds - achieving the highest honors and nominations in the country.
Sunday, July 15th
2:30-3:30pm
"Power of the Educated Patient" and
Holistic Health Alternative
- A talk and book signing
by Irene Drabkin
Irene will talk about her best-selling book “The Power of the Educated Patient: Proven Strategies for Reclaiming Your Health and Well-Being That You Won’t Find in a Conventional Medical Office.” This information-packed reference guide offers the wisdom, strategies and stories of over 20 health experts who started their professional paths after overcoming their own health challenges.
Saturday, July 21th
1:00-2:00pm
Rope Making Demonstration
- with Chris King
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Chris King is a lifelong engineer and artist, producing 3-dimensional work using glass, metal, wood, foam and fibers. In the last few years, Chris has worked primarily with found rope to make large macramé pieces. During this workshop, Chris will explain and demonstrate the principles of rope making along with some spooling techniques and a few useful knots.
Sunday, July 22nd
2:00-4:00pm
Portraiture Workshop
- with JoEllen Reinhardt
JoEllen is a classically trained modern realist and co-founder of the New England School of Fine Art. Please bring your own materials: charcoal, pencil, white chalk, and toned paper. A model will be provided.
Saturday, July 28th
1:30-3:30pm
Where to Invade Next
- A film by Michael Moore
A 2015 American documentary film written and directed by Michael Moore. The film, in the style of a travelogue, has Moore spending time in countries such as Italy, France, Finland, Tunisia, Slovenia, Germany, and Portugal where he experiences those countries' alternative methods of dealing with social and economic ills experienced in the United States.
Sunday, July 29th
1:00-4:00pm
Closing Reception
