What if you could create a guide to help you navigate life’s challenges, celebrate your strengths, and honor your imagination?

Join artist and educator Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) for a creative journey that combines visual art, poetry, performance, and community connection. Through a series of hands-on workshops, participants will explore cultural traditions, personal symbolism, and storytelling to create a unique “spirit guide” that reflects their inner wisdom, creativity, and aspirations.

Using watercolor, collage, paper arts, jewelry-making, creative writing, and performance exercises, participants will develop an original artwork and poem inspired by their spirit guide. Along the way, Worcester-area guest artists will share their expertise and creative practices. Digi Chivetta (weeks 3 and 4) will lead visual arts explorations grounded in symbolism and interdisciplinary artmaking; Teree Thomas-Perez (weeks 5 and 6), founder of The Jewelry Co-op, will introduce jewelry-making and craft-based approaches to personal expression; Irena Kaçi (weeks 7 and 8) will guide participants through poetry and creative writing; and Karina Beleño (weeks 9 and 10) will lead performance activities that help participants bring their spirit guides to life through movement, voice, and presence. Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) is coordinating the project and facilitating all other sessions (weeks 1, 2, 11 and 12).

The project culminates in a public exhibition and showcase where participants can share their artwork, poetry, and creative discoveries with family, friends, and the wider community.

No previous art, writing, or performance experience is required. All materials will be provided. Participants of all ages are welcome, making this a family-friendly opportunity to create, reflect, and connect through art.

Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

The class does not meet on 9/13.

Come discover the guide waiting within you.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

We are back drumming the 1st Sunday and Wednesday of each month! Join us to explore the power of Djembe and West African rhythms!

Explore or strengthen your relationship with a powerful ancient tool/technology that has come out of Africa - The Djembe Drum! Djembe is one of the most common drums and even instruments from the African continent. As diasporic people, we invite you to join us to learn rhythms, connect with others and see what messages the Djembe drum has for you! All are welcome regardless of experience level and you can drop in and out as you’d like! Bring your own drum or use one of ours! We look forward to drumming with you!

Sunday, October 4th, 2026
11 am to 1 pm

Wednesday, October 7th, 2026
5 pm to 7 pm

What if you could create a guide to help you navigate life’s challenges, celebrate your strengths, and honor your imagination?

Join artist and educator Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) for a creative journey that combines visual art, poetry, performance, and community connection. Through a series of hands-on workshops, participants will explore cultural traditions, personal symbolism, and storytelling to create a unique “spirit guide” that reflects their inner wisdom, creativity, and aspirations.

Using watercolor, collage, paper arts, jewelry-making, creative writing, and performance exercises, participants will develop an original artwork and poem inspired by their spirit guide. Along the way, Worcester-area guest artists will share their expertise and creative practices. Digi Chivetta (weeks 3 and 4) will lead visual arts explorations grounded in symbolism and interdisciplinary artmaking; Teree Thomas-Perez (weeks 5 and 6), founder of The Jewelry Co-op, will introduce jewelry-making and craft-based approaches to personal expression; Irena Kaçi (weeks 7 and 8) will guide participants through poetry and creative writing; and Karina Beleño (weeks 9 and 10) will lead performance activities that help participants bring their spirit guides to life through movement, voice, and presence. Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) is coordinating the project and facilitating all other sessions (weeks 1, 2, 11 and 12).

The project culminates in a public exhibition and showcase where participants can share their artwork, poetry, and creative discoveries with family, friends, and the wider community.

No previous art, writing, or performance experience is required. All materials will be provided. Participants of all ages are welcome, making this a family-friendly opportunity to create, reflect, and connect through art.

Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

The class does not meet on 9/13.

Come discover the guide waiting within you.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

We are back drumming the 1st Sunday and Wednesday of each month! Join us to explore the power of Djembe and West African rhythms!

Explore or strengthen your relationship with a powerful ancient tool/technology that has come out of Africa - The Djembe Drum! Djembe is one of the most common drums and even instruments from the African continent. As diasporic people, we invite you to join us to learn rhythms, connect with others and see what messages the Djembe drum has for you! All are welcome regardless of experience level and you can drop in and out as you’d like! Bring your own drum or use one of ours! We look forward to drumming with you!

Sunday, October 4th, 2026
11 am to 1 pm

Wednesday, October 7th, 2026
5 pm to 7 pm

Community is invited to join us for our 1st offering from The Odo Nnyew Fie Kwan Healing Collective!
Our Autumn Herbal Healing Expo! As the cooler seasons roll in, we are reminded the importance of herbal remedies to keep our bodies in good health and our immune systems strong. The Odo Nnyew Fie Kwan Healing Collective welcomes you to join us for a series of workshops designed to explore ways we can incorporate herbal practices into our day to day lives through the upcoming seasons and beyond!

Sessions Include:
5:30 pm - Detox Teas with Paris Carter
6:30 pm - African Plants for Womb & Women's Health with Thidi Tshiguvho
7:30 pm - Fire Cider Workshop with Risa Joy Mateo

See more in-depth descriptions about the workshop facilitators and topics below!

Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
5 pm to 9 pm
The Village Worcester (4 King Street, Worcester, MA 01610)

Interested in joining us? Sign up here: www.tinyurl.com/autumnherbalexpo

All are welcome to join us - limited space! BIPOC folks are centered and encouraged to participate in this workshop series!

Reach out with any questions - tvwhealing@gmail.com

What if you could create a guide to help you navigate life’s challenges, celebrate your strengths, and honor your imagination?

Join artist and educator Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) for a creative journey that combines visual art, poetry, performance, and community connection. Through a series of hands-on workshops, participants will explore cultural traditions, personal symbolism, and storytelling to create a unique “spirit guide” that reflects their inner wisdom, creativity, and aspirations.

Using watercolor, collage, paper arts, jewelry-making, creative writing, and performance exercises, participants will develop an original artwork and poem inspired by their spirit guide. Along the way, Worcester-area guest artists will share their expertise and creative practices. Digi Chivetta (weeks 3 and 4) will lead visual arts explorations grounded in symbolism and interdisciplinary artmaking; Teree Thomas-Perez (weeks 5 and 6), founder of The Jewelry Co-op, will introduce jewelry-making and craft-based approaches to personal expression; Irena Kaçi (weeks 7 and 8) will guide participants through poetry and creative writing; and Karina Beleño (weeks 9 and 10) will lead performance activities that help participants bring their spirit guides to life through movement, voice, and presence. Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) is coordinating the project and facilitating all other sessions (weeks 1, 2, 11 and 12).

The project culminates in a public exhibition and showcase where participants can share their artwork, poetry, and creative discoveries with family, friends, and the wider community.

No previous art, writing, or performance experience is required. All materials will be provided. Participants of all ages are welcome, making this a family-friendly opportunity to create, reflect, and connect through art.

Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

The class does not meet on 9/13.

Come discover the guide waiting within you.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

What if you could create a guide to help you navigate life’s challenges, celebrate your strengths, and honor your imagination?

Join artist and educator Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) for a creative journey that combines visual art, poetry, performance, and community connection. Through a series of hands-on workshops, participants will explore cultural traditions, personal symbolism, and storytelling to create a unique “spirit guide” that reflects their inner wisdom, creativity, and aspirations.

Using watercolor, collage, paper arts, jewelry-making, creative writing, and performance exercises, participants will develop an original artwork and poem inspired by their spirit guide. Along the way, Worcester-area guest artists will share their expertise and creative practices. Digi Chivetta (weeks 3 and 4) will lead visual arts explorations grounded in symbolism and interdisciplinary artmaking; Teree Thomas-Perez (weeks 5 and 6), founder of The Jewelry Co-op, will introduce jewelry-making and craft-based approaches to personal expression; Irena Kaçi (weeks 7 and 8) will guide participants through poetry and creative writing; and Karina Beleño (weeks 9 and 10) will lead performance activities that help participants bring their spirit guides to life through movement, voice, and presence. Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) is coordinating the project and facilitating all other sessions (weeks 1, 2, 11 and 12).

The project culminates in a public exhibition and showcase where participants can share their artwork, poetry, and creative discoveries with family, friends, and the wider community.

No previous art, writing, or performance experience is required. All materials will be provided. Participants of all ages are welcome, making this a family-friendly opportunity to create, reflect, and connect through art.

Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

The class does not meet on 9/13.

Come discover the guide waiting within you.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Social Security Maximization with Enoch Boachie

Social Security is one of the most valuable benefits you'll receive in retirement. The good news? The longer you wait to claim, the more you receive - for the rest of your life. Whole life insurance can help create the flexibility to delay claiming Social Security until age 70, potentially increasing your guaranteed lifetime benefit while helping protect your other assets.

Come and learn more on Thursday, September 13th, 2026 at 12 pm at The Village Worcester (4 King Street, Worcester, MA 01610). All are welcome!

What if you could create a guide to help you navigate life’s challenges, celebrate your strengths, and honor your imagination?

Join artist and educator Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) for a creative journey that combines visual art, poetry, performance, and community connection. Through a series of hands-on workshops, participants will explore cultural traditions, personal symbolism, and storytelling to create a unique “spirit guide” that reflects their inner wisdom, creativity, and aspirations.

Using watercolor, collage, paper arts, jewelry-making, creative writing, and performance exercises, participants will develop an original artwork and poem inspired by their spirit guide. Along the way, Worcester-area guest artists will share their expertise and creative practices. Digi Chivetta (weeks 3 and 4) will lead visual arts explorations grounded in symbolism and interdisciplinary artmaking; Teree Thomas-Perez (weeks 5 and 6), founder of The Jewelry Co-op, will introduce jewelry-making and craft-based approaches to personal expression; Irena Kaçi (weeks 7 and 8) will guide participants through poetry and creative writing; and Karina Beleño (weeks 9 and 10) will lead performance activities that help participants bring their spirit guides to life through movement, voice, and presence. Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) is coordinating the project and facilitating all other sessions (weeks 1, 2, 11 and 12).

The project culminates in a public exhibition and showcase where participants can share their artwork, poetry, and creative discoveries with family, friends, and the wider community.

No previous art, writing, or performance experience is required. All materials will be provided. Participants of all ages are welcome, making this a family-friendly opportunity to create, reflect, and connect through art.

Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

The class does not meet on 9/13.

Come discover the guide waiting within you.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

We are back drumming the 1st Sunday and Wednesday of each month! Join us to explore the power of Djembe and West African rhythms!

Explore or strengthen your relationship with a powerful ancient tool/technology that has come out of Africa - The Djembe Drum! Djembe is one of the most common drums and even instruments from the African continent. As diasporic people, we invite you to join us to learn rhythms, connect with others and see what messages the Djembe drum has for you! All are welcome regardless of experience level and you can drop in and out as you’d like! Bring your own drum or use one of ours! We look forward to drumming with you!

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026
5 pm to 7 pm

Sunday, September 6th, 2026
11 am to 1 pm

PORCH CONCERT SERIES #4

FEATURING ZEV & JED AND AWARENESS OF JOY

We are back drumming the 1st Sunday and Wednesday of each month! Join us to explore the power of Djembe and West African rhythms!

Explore or strengthen your relationship with a powerful ancient tool/technology that has come out of Africa - The Djembe Drum! Djembe is one of the most common drums and even instruments from the African continent. As diasporic people, we invite you to join us to learn rhythms, connect with others and see what messages the Djembe drum has for you! All are welcome regardless of experience level and you can drop in and out as you’d like! Bring your own drum or use one of ours! We look forward to drumming with you!

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026
5 pm to 7 pm

Sunday, September 6th, 2026
11 am to 1 pm

What if you could create a guide to help you navigate life’s challenges, celebrate your strengths, and honor your imagination?

Join artist and educator Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) for a creative journey that combines visual art, poetry, performance, and community connection. Through a series of hands-on workshops, participants will explore cultural traditions, personal symbolism, and storytelling to create a unique “spirit guide” that reflects their inner wisdom, creativity, and aspirations.

Using watercolor, collage, paper arts, jewelry-making, creative writing, and performance exercises, participants will develop an original artwork and poem inspired by their spirit guide. Along the way, Worcester-area guest artists will share their expertise and creative practices. Digi Chivetta (weeks 3 and 4) will lead visual arts explorations grounded in symbolism and interdisciplinary artmaking; Teree Thomas-Perez (weeks 5 and 6), founder of The Jewelry Co-op, will introduce jewelry-making and craft-based approaches to personal expression; Irena Kaçi (weeks 7 and 8) will guide participants through poetry and creative writing; and Karina Beleño (weeks 9 and 10) will lead performance activities that help participants bring their spirit guides to life through movement, voice, and presence. Michelle de Celia (aka Koza) is coordinating the project and facilitating all other sessions (weeks 1, 2, 11 and 12).

The project culminates in a public exhibition and showcase where participants can share their artwork, poetry, and creative discoveries with family, friends, and the wider community.

No previous art, writing, or performance experience is required. All materials will be provided. Participants of all ages are welcome, making this a family-friendly opportunity to create, reflect, and connect through art.

Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

The class does not meet on 9/13.

Come discover the guide waiting within you.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Gathering space for women & gender-expansive community members, centering those of us who are BIPOC, to cocreate sanctuary together.

Moon2Moon Circles at The Village are a gathering space for women & gender-expansive community members, centering those of us who are BIPOC, to cocreate sanctuary together.

Guided by the rhythms of the lunar cycle, each circle offers us sacred pause to slow down, and remember our web of relationship- with ourselves, one another, and the living world.

We practice disrupting dominant narratives, deepening our listening, holding space for uncertainty, celebrating both small and big joys and grieving together- cultivating a village of liberators rooted in love, belonging, anti racism and anti oppression.

Learn more here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moon2moon-circles-at-the-village-registration-1996833874873

PORCH CONCERT SERIES #3

FEATURING GABRIEL JOHNSON, ADAEL MEJIA, LIL’ RENNIE, & BORN EVERLASTING

Join us in commemorating Black August through creativity and culture. Feel free to bring something that represents your culture, whether that's artwork, music, a dish, story, etc. and share it with our community. We’ll also be putting together handcrafts such as book binding, screen printing, collage making, and bracelet making. This way we’ll not only celebrate the richness of our community but also discuss and learn about the histories that shape us.

Wednesday, August 26th, 2026
6 to 8 pm
The Village Worcester (4 King Street)

Thank you to all who came to this month's Revolutionary Reading! We are still thinking about our discussion & the words shared by George Jackson and hope that you are too!

Next month's Revolutionary Reading, we will be reading "Black August - The Forgotten Ones" by Monsour Owolabi. Monsour Owolabi has been wrongfully incarcerated in Texas since 2013 and has spent much of his time building and strengthening his political knowledge and perspective & building solidarity amongst others both in and beyond the prison system.

In addition to doing the reading, we encourage you to learn more about his struggle towards liberation and the work he has done in spite of his conditions. In honor of Black August, we invite you to make a financial contribution to Monsour's Legal Fund should you feel moved.

You can find this month's reading and a bit of information about Monsour on our Revolutionary Reading List - www.tinyurl.com/tvrevreading

We look forward to seeing you to discuss the reading and thank our beautiful friend @gabe.png_ for introducing us and inviting us to engage with Monsour Owolabi's words and story.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
6 pm to 7:30 pm
4 King Street, Worcester, MA 01610

Yup - We're bringing Worcester to Salisbury Beach again!

We invite you to bring your beach chairs, blankets, and umbrellas and spend a day at the ocean! Invite your friends and family and spend time on the Boardwalk, in the water, and on the sand!

Bus drop-off and pick-up YMCA of Central MA
(766 Main Street) - Murray Ave. side
The bus will leave Worcester at 8 am and leave the beach at 5 pm.

Tuesday, July 14th & Thursday, August 20th

SIGN UP HERE:
www.tinyurl.com/worcbeachtrips

$20 per seat - payment accepted through cash in person and electronically.

VENMO: @The VillageWorc
PAYPAL: www.tinyurl.com/tvwbeachpp

Feel free to message us on messenger, email us at ourstoryedutainment@gmail.com.

Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle

Spend the first day of Black History Month beginning, exploring, or strengthening your relationship with a powerful ancient tool/technology that has come out of Africa - The Djembe Drum! Djembe is one of the most common drums and even instruments from the African continent. As diasporic people, we invite you to join us to learn rhythms, connect with others and see what messages the Djembe drum has for you! All are welcome regardless of experience level and you can drop in and out as you’d like! Bring your own drum or use one of ours! We look forward to drumming with you!

Join us to explore your creativity through crafting! We will have an easy art something waiting for you! When you are finished crafting, stay as long as you’d like and get to know others who have joined! Drop in and spend time on a project that you have been working on in the company of others. All mediums are welcome, but storage space will not be provided by The Village Worcester. Folks can bring their own materials and should take creations home with them when they leave.

Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle

Spend the first day of Black History Month beginning, exploring, or strengthening your relationship with a powerful ancient tool/technology that has come out of Africa - The Djembe Drum! Djembe is one of the most common drums and even instruments from the African continent. As diasporic people, we invite you to join us to learn rhythms, connect with others and see what messages the Djembe drum has for you! All are welcome regardless of experience level and you can drop in and out as you’d like! Bring your own drum or use one of ours! We look forward to drumming with you!

Join us to explore your creativity through crafting! We will have an easy art something waiting for you! When you are finished crafting, stay as long as you’d like and get to know others who have joined! Drop in and spend time on a project that you have been working on in the company of others. All mediums are welcome, but storage space will not be provided by The Village Worcester. Folks can bring their own materials and should take creations home with them when they leave.

Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle

Spend the first day of Black History Month beginning, exploring, or strengthening your relationship with a powerful ancient tool/technology that has come out of Africa - The Djembe Drum! Djembe is one of the most common drums and even instruments from the African continent. As diasporic people, we invite you to join us to learn rhythms, connect with others and see what messages the Djembe drum has for you! All are welcome regardless of experience level and you can drop in and out as you’d like! Bring your own drum or use one of ours! We look forward to drumming with you!

Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle

Spend the first day of Black History Month beginning, exploring, or strengthening your relationship with a powerful ancient tool/technology that has come out of Africa - The Djembe Drum! Djembe is one of the most common drums and even instruments from the African continent. As diasporic people, we invite you to join us to learn rhythms, connect with others and see what messages the Djembe drum has for you! All are welcome regardless of experience level and you can drop in and out as you’d like! Bring your own drum or use one of ours! We look forward to drumming with you!

Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle

Spend the first day of Black History Month beginning, exploring, or strengthening your relationship with a powerful ancient tool/technology that has come out of Africa - The Djembe Drum! Djembe is one of the most common drums and even instruments from the African continent. As diasporic people, we invite you to join us to learn rhythms, connect with others and see what messages the Djembe drum has for you! All are welcome regardless of experience level and you can drop in and out as you’d like! Bring your own drum or use one of ours! We look forward to drumming with you!

Join us to explore your creativity through crafting! We will have an easy art something waiting for you! When you are finished crafting, stay as long as you’d like and get to know others who have joined! Drop in and spend time on a project that you have been working on in the company of others. All mediums are welcome, but storage space will not be provided by The Village Worcester. Folks can bring their own materials and should take creations home with them when they leave.

Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle

Spend the first day of Black History Month beginning, exploring, or strengthening your relationship with a powerful ancient tool/technology that has come out of Africa - The Djembe Drum! Djembe is one of the most common drums and even instruments from the African continent. As diasporic people, we invite you to join us to learn rhythms, connect with others and see what messages the Djembe drum has for you! All are welcome regardless of experience level and you can drop in and out as you’d like! Bring your own drum or use one of ours! We look forward to drumming with you!

Join us to explore your creativity through crafting! We will have an easy art something waiting for you! When you are finished crafting, stay as long as you’d like and get to know others who have joined! Drop in and spend time on a project that you have been working on in the company of others. All mediums are welcome, but storage space will not be provided by The Village Worcester. Folks can bring their own materials and should take creations home with them when they leave.

Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle

Spend the first day of Black History Month beginning, exploring, or strengthening your relationship with a powerful ancient tool/technology that has come out of Africa - The Djembe Drum! Djembe is one of the most common drums and even instruments from the African continent. As diasporic people, we invite you to join us to learn rhythms, connect with others and see what messages the Djembe drum has for you! All are welcome regardless of experience level and you can drop in and out as you’d like! Bring your own drum or use one of ours! We look forward to drumming with you!

Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle

Spend the first day of Black History Month beginning, exploring, or strengthening your relationship with a powerful ancient tool/technology that has come out of Africa - The Djembe Drum! Djembe is one of the most common drums and even instruments from the African continent. As diasporic people, we invite you to join us to learn rhythms, connect with others and see what messages the Djembe drum has for you! All are welcome regardless of experience level and you can drop in and out as you’d like! Bring your own drum or use one of ours! We look forward to drumming with you!